USO Canteen FReeper Style....Sunday....March 3,2002

Graphics and Layout by Billie and Written by Snow Bunny

[Snow Bunny]

USO Canteen Freeper Style

War has come to our shores. It was committed on American soil.  We have been able to live in Freedom only because of those who have fought in the past wars giving life, limb and all the sacrifices for us to live in Freedom and go about our day without fear.

On September 11, 2001, that comfort, that feeling of living in a land that would not be attacked ended.

William T. Sherman said it succinctly, "War is hell."

The day has come for this Nation and its people to understand that there is a risk in losing its freedom, and in reality there always has been. We have ONLY stayed free because of the sacrifices of our military, our warriors.

This is about saving the future of America. Aristotle said, "We make war that we may live in peace."

We are seeing the American Flag flying at homes now more than ever in my lifetime. We are seeing the American Flag flying on vehicles and people wearing Flag pins and small Flags on their clothes. America is united in the cause for Freedom and for our country to WIN against the evil that came upon our land to kill and hurt us. To change our way of life and to destroy America which is US, you and me. To take away our precious Freedom.

This is the Freeper version of the USO Canteen. Where soldiers could come and feel a small part of being at home. It is a place where you that have family in the military can post a thought to a loved one that might be able to read it far away from home. A place where we that support our military can help support them, post to them, fun graphics showing the price in America and our troops. Poems, quotes, cartoons, or articles of how America is behind our troops.

Those in our military are our Nation's warriors. Let us join hands, fly our Flag and let the world know how important our warriors are to us....And that our MILITARY, our Warriors, are America's TRUE HEROS!

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"No Marine was ever honored for what they received. Honor was the reward for what they gave." (Anonymous) CHIEF gave his all in many ways. He touched our lives and his friendship meant so much to all of us. He will live in our hearts forever, and his friendship will always be a bright and shining memory in our hearts and souls.

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[Snow Bunny]

"With compassion for others we build - we fight for peace with freedom!"

[Snow Bunny]

Seabee Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery

[Aeronaut]

Morning Bunny.

[Snow Bunny]

Seabees — their simple motto tells the story: "We build, we fight". From the island hopping of World War II and the cold of Korea, to the jungles of Vietnam, to the mountains of Bosnia, and to the desert of Afghanistan, the Seabees have built entire bases, bulldozed and paved thousands of miles of roadway and airstrips, and accomplished a myriad of construction projects.

In December 1941, with an eye on the developing storm clouds across both oceans, Rear Admiral Ben Moreell, Chief of the Navy's Bureau of Yards and Docks, recommended establishing Naval Construction Battalions. With the attack on Pearl Harbor and the U.S. entrance into the war, he was given the go-ahead.

More than 325,00 men served with the Seabees in World War II, fighting and building on six continents and more than 300 islands. In the Pacific, where most of the construction work was needed, the Seabees landed soon after the Marines and built major airstrips, bridges, roads, warehouses, hospitals, gasoline storage tanks and housing.

With the general demobilization following the war, the Construction Battalions were reduced to 3,300 men on active duty by 1950. Between 1949 and 1953, Naval Construction Battalions were organized into two types of units: Amphibious Construction Battalions (PHIBCBs) and Naval Mobile Construction Battalions (NMCBs).

The Korean Conflict saw a call-up of more than 10,000 men. The Seabees landed at Inchon with the assault troops. They fought enormous tides as well as enemy fire and provided causeways within hours of the initial landings. Their action here and at other landings emphasized the role of the Seabees and there was no Seabee demobilization when the truce was declared.

These "Civic Action teams" continued into the Vietnam War where Seabees, often fending off enemy forces alongside their Marine and Army counterparts, also built schools and infrastructure and provided health care service. After Vietnam, the Seabees built and repaired Navy bases in Puerto Rico, Japan, Guam, Greece, Sicily, and Spain. Their civic action projects focused on the Trust Territories of the Pacific.

In 1971, the Seabees began their largest peacetime construction on Diego Garcia, a small atoll in the Indian Ocean. This project took 11 years and cost $200 million. The complex accommodates the Navy's largest ships and the biggest military cargo jets. This base proved invaluable when Iraq invaded Kuwait in August 1990 and Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm were launched.

Over the past 50 years the Seabees have repeatedly demonstrated their skills as fighters and builders. From the islands of the Pacific to the jungles of Vietnam to the sands of Saudi Arabia and to the mountains of Bosnia , they have built and fought for freedom. In peacetime, they have been goodwill ambassadors. In peace and in war, they have lived their motto: "Can Do!"

[Snow Bunny]

HI Aeronaut, so good to see you this magical time of day.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

SALUTE Brother!

[Snow Bunny]

Seabees "Can Do" In Kandahar!

[Snow Bunny]

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Heidi Maher is scheduled to see Rep. Sue Kelly on Monday 3/4/02

Wouldn't it be great if Rep. Kelly's office were flooded with faxes and e-mails today and Monday?
FReepers can you please help? Thank you. : )
US to MONACO: FREE AMERICAN TED MAHER NOW!
Rep. Sue Kelly FAX: 12022253289 (no spaces when sending fax)
E-mail: dearsue@mail.house.gov
Phone: 1(202)225-5441
Thank you everyone.
1142 posted on 3/3/02 12:03 AM Pacific by American Preservative

YOUR help needed in freeing a FReeper's husband and a FReeper's Brother
VETS: Ted Maher is OUR Brother also
TWO DIFFERENT administrations have ignored this injustice.
It's up to FReepers to again handle what the government will not.
Please Help Green Beret Veteran, Ted Maher,
In prison in Monaco since December of 1999.
Click here for Ted Maher Defense & Support site


***Listen to the Radio FR AnnaZ and Mercuria
Interview with FReeper MRS MAHER (Ted's wife)***
The interview is the Jan 3, 2002 one in the Radio FR Archives
RadioFR Archives, Hear the shows you missed

Ted Maher is also the brother of FReeper Michael Maher
Michael Maher is the webmaster of the Ted Maher Defense & Support site

Free Internet Fax Service
Free E-Mail to Fax from your computer, just fill in form on page , they do the rest.
Make sure you enter fax # like this 12025551212 (no spaces or -)
Areas they SEND free faxes to includes ALL of WASH. DC Area Code 202

Is the number you want them to SEND FREE FAX covered?

Complete list of areas they SEND FREE FAXES to

[Nitro]

Don't tell anyone, but I posed for that sculpture!

Of course you know I'm lying, but I did serve for that sculpture!

I am Navy enough and tall enough, but I don't have the "Arnold's!!"

As in Schwarztenegger!!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Before 9/11 we had USA military in 140 countries around the world.
There were plans only to cut the number of troops in Bosnia at that time.
Due to 9/11 our military is expanding to more countries.
In fact US Military expansion is now the greatest in US history.
Please take a moment to e-mail someone in the military and say Thanks.

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[Snow Bunny]

Hi Tonkin, I just could not find the work I had done for this thread. I had to start all over to get it again. I am so sorry I am late.

Thank you for your post and I sure will send faxes. Thanks so much my wonderful brother.

[Snow Bunny]

You know I was wondering just that. I thought I think this looks like Nitro. giggle..

Good to see you Nitro !!

[whoever]

The Difference

" I got up early one morning
And rushed right into the day;
I had so much to accomplish
That I didn't have time to pray.

Problems just tumbled about me,
And heavier came each task;
"Why doesn't God help me?"
I wondered.
He answered, "You didn't ask."

I wanted to see joy and beauty,
But the day toiled on gray and bleak;
I wondered why God didn't show me.
He said, "But you didn't seek."

I tried to come into God's presence;
I used all my keys in the lock.
God gently and lovingly chided,
"My child, you didn't knock."

I woke up early this morning,
And paused before entering the day;
I had so much to accomplish
That I had to take time to pray."

[Squantos]

Bump and a Hug for my favorite wabbit !

Hope your doing well. Stay Safe !

[American Preservative]

Thank you so much 68-69!

FReepers and FRiends, here is the thread link - American Green Beret Veteran Ted Maher Held Hostage By Monaco

Please see posts #1142, #1136 and #1101. Thank you for your help.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

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[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"I am so sorry I am late."

Never a problem Sis. I've learned that when I am too tired, or the nights before I have to get up at 5AM, I just go to sleep.
DUH! I finally realized the thread will always be there. LOL

[4TheFlag]

Think I'll spend the night at the Canteen, just took Beamer for a walk(with Morgan hitching a ride again)

Both of those Goobers are on the basement couch, I don't know what the facination is there for them, JEESH.......

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"Thank you so much 68-69!"


Your Welcome.
Please call me Tonk, everyone else likes to call me that.