USO Canteen FReeper Style - "Thank You Troops and Veterans" - Oct. 2, 2002

Snow Bunny and friends of the USO Canteen FReeper Style

[Jen]

Part of our mission at the USO Canteen FReeper Style every day is to show our gratitude and respect for members of our military and veterans who have honorably served our country.

An experience by Tomkow6 sparked the idea for the Canteen members and lurkers to have an official "Thank Our Troops and Veterans" program. Several months ago on his way to work, Tomkow6 met a young Marine in uniform in a convenience store. Tomkow6 extended his hand to the Marine and thanked him for wearing the Marine uniform and for serving our country. The Marine seemed shocked that someone would thank him and want to shake his hand.

"This was a small thing that I did," Tom said, "and I hope I made that young Marine feel a little prouder about that uniform he had on, and what he was doing in it. I know I felt proud, just seeing him in uniform, serving his and OUR country, and knowing that he and others like him are out there, in the "all volunteer" US Forces, protecting our nation; to let them know that THEY are NOT forgotten; that there are citizens of the US that are very proud of them and what they are doing; that they are prayed for daily; that they WILL NOT have to suffer the shame that was heaped on my brothers and sisters returning from Vietnam; that they are our HEROES!"

So today the Canteen is kicking off an official program and a challenge to all Canteeners and lurkers to personally thank a service member or veteran when you see him or her. To make that a little easier and to help publicize the Canteen, we've created a business card that can be handed out after you greet the person and thank him for serving.

Snow Bunny wrote Free Republic's founder and owner Jim Robinson about our plan and desire to use the FR web address on it and got his approval on June 18.

When you see a member of the US Forces, go out of your way to shake his or her hand and say "Thanks for being there and putting on that uniform, and serving our country" or something similar, then hand out a Canteen business card and invite them to visit. That's all there is to it.

It's a simple thing that can have huge benefits in the lives of our troops and veterans who can never be thanked often enough for the sacrifices they make to defend our country.

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U.S. Coast Guard Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Michael Walker of Havre de Grace, M.D., U.S. Air Force Technical Sergeant Andrew Amor of Grain Valley, M.D., U.S. Navy Senior Chief Intelligence Specialist Christopher Roades of Eureka, Calif., U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Damian Wright of Idalia, Col., and First Sergeant Curtis O'Neal of Tuskegee, Ala., all have deployed to serve in Operation Enduring Freedom and are participants in the Pentagon Sept. 11 Observance Ceremony.

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The cards could also be placed under the windshield wiper of a car that has a bumper sticker or tag that indicates the driver is a military member or veteran. Or handed out in VA hospitals, VFWs, commissaries, BX/PX, wherever troops or veterans would gather.

Another great group of people to thank for their service and tell about the Canteen are military recruiters as Bluesagewoman has done so recently. Since they come into contact with the men and women who will become our country's newest military members, they are an ideal group to honor and help promote the Canteen.

Below are some business cards which can be copied and pasted into a Word document template for Avery business cards #8371. You can buy the perforated business card sheets and print your own cards, or have them printed at a copy center. You may have to change the font size if the text over-laps on the perforations on the pre-formed business card stock from Avery.

You may also want to take the liberty of "customizing" a little bit by adding your FR screenname, so the person you give the card to will know who to look for when they visit the Canteen.

If you would like to receive a ready-to-print template, send your email address by freepmail to AntiJen and she will email it to you.

Tomkow6 also created a small poster to put up in some of the local stores in his town that have community bulletin boards.

Thank you Tomkow6 for your wonderful idea!

[Militiaman7]

Thanks, I'll have a cup.
Good Morning, Canteen!

[tomkow6]

Got alot of STUFF on my minds lately:

If you throw a cat out a car window does it become kitty liter?

If corn oil comes from corn, where does baby oil come from?

How did a fool and his money get together?

How do they get a deer to cross at that yellow road sign?

If it's tourist season, why can't we shoot them?

What's another word for thesaurus?

Why do they sterilize the needles for lethal injections?

What do they use to ship styrofoam?

Why is abbreviation such a long word?

Why is there an expiration date on my sour cream container?

Why did kamikaze pilots wear helmets?

Is it true that cannibals don't eat clowns because they taste funny?

[Jen]

Oh my heavens! I hope it's not contagious but I'm getting an urge too!!!!

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A three-year-old went with his dad to see a litter of kittens. On returning home, he breathlessly informed his mother that there were two boy kittens and two girl kittens.

"How did you know?" his mother asked.

"Daddy picked them up and looked underneath," he replied. "I think it's printed on the bottom."

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The children had all been photographed, and the teacher was trying to persuade them each to buy a copy of the group picture. "Just think how nice it will be to look at it when you are all grownup and say, 'There's Jennifer. She's a lawyer,' or 'That's Michael. He's a doctor.'"

A small voice at the back of the room rang out, "And there's the teacher. She's dead."

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A teacher was giving a lesson on the circulation of the blood. Trying to make the matter clearer, she said, "Now, class, if I stood on my head, the blood, as you know, would run into it, and I would turn red in the face."

"Yes," the class said. "Then why is it that while I am standing upright in the ordinary position the blood doesn't run into my feet?"

A little fellow shouted, "Cause yer feet ain't empty."

[Jen]

Good morning! I'm eager to see what eagle you have for us today.

Is the coffee OK? I made it extra strong because it's not often that I am awake this early!

[tomkow6]

When you choke a smurf, what color does it turn?

Does fuzzy logic tickle?

Why do they call it a TV set when you only get one?

What was the best thing before sliced bread?

If a book about failures doesn't sell, is it a success?

Do cemetery workers prefer the graveyard shift?

What do you do when you see an endangered animal that eats
only endangered plants?

Do hungry crows have ravenous appetites?

Is it possible to be totally partial?

[VOA]

USO Canteen FReeper Style - "Thank You Troops and Veterans" - Oct. 2, 2002

Good title...and a prod to get me to finally write a card to a gent in my old
hometown, Jake McNiece.
He survived four combat jumps during WWII (D-Day and the rest) and was apparently
a severe discipline case.

I only knew him as a quiet postman whose family attended the same church as our family.
(I didn't believe people who said he'd been a hard-core paratroopin' soldier until I
saw his name listed in the references of one of the Cornelius Ryan books.)

[VOA]

Sergeant Kory Fisher of the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light
Infantry (3 PPCLI) Battle Group

Cheers for the PPCLI!
When I gave praise for these fellows going in harm's way with our troops in Afghanistan,
my Canadian uncle in Sherwood Park (next door to the PPCLI's homebase of Edmondton)
his reponse was true Canadian:
"Sounds like those guys are enjoying themselves a bit too much over there."

[Jen]

Terrific! It's so good to see Canteeners taking action to honor and thank our veterans. Mr McNiece sounds like quite a character. Maybe he'll tell you some stories you can share with us! Have a great day.

[Jen]

I don't know if fuzzy logic tickles, but I sure think someone or something has tickled your funny bone! hehehehe

[Jen]

Hi Mo1! Good to see you here. Love that picture of President Reagan.

[Mo1]

Morning AntiJen

Yes Reagan is much better on the eyes then the rat Dashole

[Jen]

Hello Georgia neighbor! You have one of the funniest profiles I've read. Have a great day.

[Jen]

We do have great teamwork at the Canteen. I love it too. You are probably still sleeping - and I'm surprised I'm not too! Soon as the caffeine wears off, I'm taking a nap. hahahaha

[Militiaman7]

Saluting: FreeRepublic USO Canteen

[Jen]

<=== Click for full story

Gen. Richard B. Myers, chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, passes the new USSTRATCOM flag to Adm. James O. Ellis, Jr., USSTRATCOM commander during the activation ceremony Tuesday.

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Strategic, Space Commands Merge

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb., Oct. 1, 2002 – Two U.S. unified commands merged Tuesday to form a new global command with global responsibilities in a new strategic environment.

A new U.S. Strategic Command was established through the merger with U.S. Space Command and tasked with space operations, information operations, computer network operations, and strategic defense and attack missions.

The new command incorporates portions of U.S. Space Command, based at Peterson AFB, Colo., which ceased to exist.

The new StratCom represents the transformation that provides a single commander, with a global perspective, to support the President and the Secretary of Defense, said Gen. Richard B. Myers, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

"This new command is going to have all the responsibilities of its predecessors, but an entirely new mission focus, greatly expanded forces and you might even say several infinite areas of responsibility," Myers said. The command will focus on the military's ability to respond to threats around the world and offer a wider range of strategic options.

[Mudboy Slim]

"Right's Winning"
(To be sung to R.E.M.'s "Nightswimming")

Fight tyranny...bold warriors of The Right!!

We must ignore the Media Whore'd, they sold out long ago...
Spins the Truth backwards so the Sheeple doze.
Clinton, he ain't Right...to Tyrants, Liberty's a curse!
Nation needs The Right to lead her...we'll DETHRONE Willie first...
That's our solemn pledge! Slick's goons must feel our might!!

Right's winning...the Truth will come to light!!
Must make sure all the Sheeple understand.
We shan't let Traitors go...Bill Clinton must be caught!
We'll avenge the Waco Slaughter...this Emperor, he's naked!
Bill's crimes won't go away...seek Justice ev'ryday!!
Right's winning...remember as we fight...
November's coming soon...Right's shooting for the moon!!

Slick, watch my dreams come true!!
Re-Impeached by Congress...convicted of Treason!!
Your vile style forever shunned...it's God's design...Right's winning!!

Bill, your crimes condemn you...Slick, we will soon judge...
Guilty of Vile Tyranny!! I sit here laughing quietly...
MUD predicted this...Right's winning!!

(Reprise)

Contest the Left's protests...they love Slick 'cuz Left's ALL liars!
Right's winning...come join the Noble Right...

Come join our Righteous Fight!!

FReegards...MUD

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good Morning Troops, families, veterans, and Canadian and Israeli allies (and everybody else). Thank you for taking such good care of the USA.

Today in Anchorage, Alaska:

Sunrise 8:10am
Sunset 7:25pm

Hi 48F
Lo 34F
No rain this morning, but 30F at my house!

Actual yesterday in Anchorage:

Hi 45F
Lo 41F

State Hi 57F Big Bear Lakes
State Lo 25F Chandalar Lake
Good Morning Troops, families, veterans, and Canadian and Israeli allies (and everybody else). Thank you for taking such good care of the USA.

Today in Anchorage, Alaska:

Sunrise 8:10am
Sunset 7:25pm

Hi 48F
Lo 3F
No rain this morning, but 30F at my house!

Actual yesterday in Anchorage:

Hi 45F
Lo 41F

State Hi 57F Big Bear Lakes
State Lo 25F Chandalar Lake

[blackie]

Thank You Troops And Veterans...Bump !!

The RATS are in disarray...eradicate the rodents !!

Fire Democrats, Hire Republicans !!

GWB Is The Man !!

Snuff Saddam, NOW !!

Death To all Tyrant's !!

The Second Amendment...
America's Original Homeland Security !!

Freedom Is Worth Fighting For !!

Molon Labe !!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Oops, sorry for the messed up weather report!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Today's transportation for you and the Girlz.