USO Canteen FReeper Style....Saturday....March 23,2002

Graphics and Layout by Billie and Written by Snow Bunny

[Iowa Granny]

Welcome to the Canteen,,,, where the Men are Men, the Women are Women, the Dogs and Cats AREN'T, and the Little Old Ladies can still cut the mustard!

We hope you'll visit us often.

[Aquamarine]

Great link to the Atlantic Lighthouses! Here is one in the Gulf of Mexico.

Click on the picture.
Middle Bay Light
In 1885 the U.S. Lighthouse Service built a lighthouse at the main bend in the channel, midway in Mobile Bay. The lighthouse was designed and built hexagonal in shape, with seven steel pilings screwed into the bottom of the bay and braced with steel rods. Evidently it was a perfect design because it still stands after more than 100 years, and a number of hurricanes. Middle Bay Light is known and loved by many sailors and stands as a tribute to man's ability.

[HiJinx]

Coast Guard Medevac's Navy Crewmember from USS Gettysburg
7 March 2002

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A Coast Guard helicopter crew from Air Station Savannah, Ga., conducted a medical evacuation of a Navy crewmember early this morning from the USS Gettysburg CG 64, a Navy guided missile cruiser home ported in Mayport, FL.

The Coast Guard Air Station in Savannah responded after receiving information from Coast Guard 7th District headquarters that a Navy crewmember was in need of hospital care. The air station was asked to expedite their launch due to the nature of the medical emergency. An HH-65A Dolphin launched, and the helicopter crew started their transit to rendezvous with the USS Gettysburg, 40 miles off the Mayport coast. The helicopter landed safely on the back of the Gettysburg near 5 AM. The Navy crewmember was transferred to the helicopter on a rescue litter, in stable condition. The helicopter immediately flew to Naval Air Station Jacksonville where the patient was transferred to an awaiting ambulance.

Teamwork between the Navy and Coast Guard has always been extensive during law enforcement missions and training operations. The Coast Guard is committed to responding to emergencies on the water, serving the public and other military services.

-uscg-

[SAMWolf]

Coast Guard GI Joe - By Mattel

A note to our non Coast Guard friends, Mattel really does make a Coast Guard version of the GI Joe doll.

Due to popular demand, Mattel is issuing the following alternate Coast Guard GI Joes:

The Airdale version: Comes with tube of styling gel, a tube of Ultrabright and Ray Ban sunglasses.

The "TAD" Airedale version: comes with 3 pregnant Malibu Barbies.

The AIRDET cutter deployed version: comes with seasick bag and sun tan oil. A Chief Petty Officer Coast Guard version is being issued. Unfortunately, the box is empty and nobody can find the figure anywhere.

The "Retired Coastie" version has a pull string. Pull it and it talks...on and on and on and on and on and on....

The "Boatswains" version is complete with six attached knives (sheathes decorated with 8 feet of braided fancywork) and well-stained coffee mug.

The "Engineer" version is complete with brass halyard clip and 362 keys. Makes excellent collector set when purchased with the Retired version, as the Engineer version can't hear a damn thing.

The Ensign version: has spring-loaded bobbing head (constant "yes" motion). Doesn't come out of box, to avoid soiling uniform.

TC (Telecommunications) version: Nobody has seen it yet, as they don't have clearance to access the security box.

HQ (Headquarters) version: Production cancelled due to lack of interest. However, the Commendation Medal accessories are being given away for free.

"M" (Marine Safety) version: accessories include 127 manuals and CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) reference books. Only good for daylight play, as it goes home every night.

Gunner version: Failed in product testing. Seems the action figure refused to let any of the kids play with it's accessories.

[Snow Bunny]

Hi Bogie,thank you so much You are so right about the Coast Guard. Thank you for your post.

Have a great day.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

We Need You -- In the wake of the recent attacks on the United States, the Coast Guard Auxiliary will be called upon to provide essential services to the Coast Guard as they focus more heavily on their military missions.  We will need all the help we can get.  You needn't own a boat or even be an experienced boater, since our missions are wide-ranging.  For information about existing Auxiliary missions and the Auxiliary in general, go to our Join the Auxiliary webpage.  You will find there a form through which you can ask that a local Auxiliarist make contact with you to explore the ways in which you can assist Team Coast Guard
and, in the process, do something for our country in its hour of need.
Age 17 and up (no upper age restrictions) Click Here for details.

[Snow Bunny]

Good morning IG. Thank you for the yummy muffins and the ham, oh gosh the whole breakfast is delicious. I was hungry too this morning. giggle

Thank you again. (((((( hug ))))

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

I must have signed off last night just a few minutes before you started the new thread.
What a nice suprise to wake up to!
Thanks for honoring the Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary today.

[Snow Bunny]

HI HJ, Thank you so much. That is neat about your wife's cousin. Thank you for your post, the picture and information about it too.

It is such fun learning about all the branchs of those serving our country. There are so many people protecting us and making sure we are safe and helping .

Have a great day my friend.

[SAMWolf]

[Snow Bunny]

Hi Sam, this is so beautiful. Thank you so much. I agree completely with it too.

I have always felt the Coast Guard was a big part of our military. They do so much and a lot of people do not even know all the many things they do here at the homeland and in other countries.

Great post my friend.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Click on any emblem above to go their Home Page

Please take a moment and Thank a Service Man or Woman.
Just Click on the logo to send an e-mail.

[headsonpikes]

Coast Guard Bump! That sounds like a great opportunity; escape the landlubber trudge!

[Snow Bunny]

WoW This is so neat. I had not known about this so thank you !! I do remember the Wacs and Wavs and now to learn about the Spars, this is wonderful Daisy.

Have a wonderful day my friend.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

RE Post 70
LOL!!!!

[COB1]

Boy!
You worked your little bunny booty off on this thread!
Thanks, SB!
{{{{HUGS!}}}}

And a BIG THANK YOU TO TONK, DELTA 21, AND A NAVY VET!

You guys do us proud!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Free Republic's Delta 21 is stationed on this ship in Guam. The Unofficial Website of Coast Guard Cutter Sassafras (WLB-401)

[whoever]

Those Who Have Touched Our Lives

Every special person who touches our life,
Leaves their own unique mark on our heart.
A mark which can never be chiseled away,
Even if the years eventually pull us apart.

We can take on their expressions and such,
The more we share of ourselves together.
It's those little things about another person,
Which can remain a part in us forever.

People who we have met throughout our life,
Become a part of the person who we are today.
We learn and we grow from the relationships;
Each one touching us, in it's own special way.

We laugh about spending too much time together,
When we think we have become like each other.
But it just shows how much we've been touched,
By the relationship we have found with another.

Those special people who can touch our lives,
Are like precious jewels amongst life's treasures.
They shine on us and leave a lasting impression;
An unique mark on our heart;
A gift without measures.

[SAMWolf]

Thanks who, great post.

[Snow Bunny]

HI Howlin, nice to see you. Thank you so much ! Have a wonderful day.