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Tribute To HEROES
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 While the dogtag is used to provide information on an individual serviceman,
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The Minuteman in 1776 has a connection to the soldier fighting in Afghanistan today. Each of us represents a link in the chain that connects that Minuteman of SAMWolf
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Tribute to Vietnam Veterans
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The great intangible of America's wars beyond logistics,
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Thank you Chaplain. What a wonderful message.
The OV-10A is a twin-turboprop short takeoff and landing aircraft conceived by the Marine Corps and developed under an Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps tri-service program. The first production OV-10A was ordered in 1966 and its initial flight took place in August 1967.
The Bronco's mission capabilities include observation, forward air control, helicopter escort, armed reconnaissance, gunfire spotting, utility and limited ground attack; however, the USAF acquired the Bronco primarily as a forward air control (FAC) aircraft. Adding to its versatility is a rear fuselage compartment with a capacity of 3,200 pounds of cargo, five combat-equipped troops, or two litter patients and a medical attendant.
The first USAF OV-10As destined for combat arrived in Vietnam on July 31, 1968. A total of 157 OV-10As were delivered to the USAF before production ended in April 1969.
SPECIFICATIONS
Span: 40 ft.
Length: 41 ft. 7 in.
Height: 15 ft. 1 in.
Weight: 14,444 lbs. max.
Armament: Four M60C 7.62mm machine guns in fuselage sponsons, plus 3,600 lbs. of mixed ordnance or gun pods carried externally.
Engines: Two Garrett-AiResearch T76s (-G-10, left; -G-12 right) of 715 shaft hp. each
Cost: $480,000
PERFORMANCE
Maximum speed: 281 mph.
Cruising speed: 223 mph.
Range: 1,240 miles
Service Ceiling: 26,000 ft.
Photos/Information courtesy of the US Air Force Museum
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The holiday season is upon us and I'm sure everyone is anxiously awaiting all those after Thanksgiving sales. (There isn't enough torture in the world to drive MoJo to be out amongst the people that day) Anyways, On December 14th, we will all get to see what Al Gore has been doing. (Well, he's fat, beardless, and jobless.) He's going to be making a "comeback" of sorts. (MoJo thinks this is one comeback that we could all do without) He wants to let the American people know that he's still around. (How unfortunate for the rest of us) It isn't enough to have stood by and attempted to steal the last election. Nope! He's got to comeback to remind us all why we voted his sorry butt out of office. (MoJo wonders if Tipper will be holding his hand through the experience) So? The Omega Male has returned to show the world that he's an Alpha Male. We can hardly wait. NOT!
In England a near tragedy has been averted. Posh Spice, known to the rest of us as Victoria Beckham, was going to be kidnapped by some greedy wannabe's. (Say it ain't so, MoJo) Anyways, I can report that Posh Spice and the Spice Kingdom can all take a huge sigh of relief because she's safe. So? We can now look forward to her second solo album coming to a store near you. (Bummer..stupid kidnappers! Just kidding!)
It seems that the natives are restless these days in the military brass. Word has it that the top military brass are not happy with Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld. (He's considered a Guru in MoJo's family) Anyways, the top military brass feel that Rumsfeld has little respect for many of the Generals and Admirals. (These were of course told to journalist anonymously, but not to Rumsfeld himself) It seems our know-it-all military brass don't like being told that something they said or suggested was stupid. (Remember, the General that came up with the lame ass "Army Of One" idea??) Also, they feel that Rummy is sticking his nose into military matters. (EARTH to the military brass: HE"S YOUR BOSS, KNUCKLEHEADS!! THAT'S HIS JOB) And of course, the military brass aren't very enthusiastic about the war against Iraq. (I don't see why. It's not like they are going to be doing any fighting while sitting on their butt in a cushy Pentagon office) These same military brass are not happy with the concept of "UPGRADING RUMMY STYLE". They see his ideas as too risky and they should "discuss these matters further". Well, most of us know that Rummy is perfectly happy to discuss anything. He just won't do what the military brass wants. (Poor babies!) So? While our brave men and women fight terrorists, their supposed bosses are running to journalist to complain about Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld. (MoJo thinks Rummy should fire each and every one of them or at least let President Bush know he has idiots amongst his ranks)
The picture above is of Courtney Love, lead singer of Hole and wife of the late Kurt Cobain, looking absolutely dazzling. (Which is rather amazing!) Anyways, it seems that she has ticked off PETA. (known to MoJo and neighbors as the People Embarrassing the Tidewater Area) It seems that her "beloved pooch" (aren't they all in Hollywood) died after eating and choking on a breast implant. (Stop laughing..this is serious..a beloved pooch died after all) It seems that it didn't belong to Love. (According to her paid representative) PETA disagrees. (As you imagine they always do) Anyways, a pooch is dead and Love is in"mourning and distraught" over the entire situation. Although, MoJo is more disturbed that we can't locate the owner of the breast implant. That's disturbing.
The pictures above are of the Bush twins, Jenna and Barbara, and of course, Chelsea Clinton. It seems that Clinton has been telling close friends that she's "disgusted at the stupidity of the Bush daughters" and how "they are just as stupid as their father". (MoJo thinks I'd rather have a "stupid father" like President Bush than a rapist like her own father) Anyways, word has gotten back to the Bush compound and there's no love loss there. Also, there is no mincing of words from George P. Bush. It seems that the handsome cousin of the First Twins has decided that the Clintons "did a major disservice to their daughter and now she's taking it out on his cousins". (MoJo can't disagree there and by the way, George P...WE LOVE YOU!!) No mention from the Clinton camp whether or not Chelsea is getting married yet. Also, when is she going to be done with her schooling in England. MoJo sees her in the papers partying more than she must be in school. What a fine example you are for the first daughters. \ The "JACKASS"AWARD goes today Terry McAuliffe. He's the head of the Democratic National Committee. (He's also an incredible liar and a jerk on top of that) So? Everyone by now knows the story of the supposed "memorial service in honor of the late Senator Paul Wellstone". Instead of being a big boy and saying that it was inappropiate. He goes on national television and blames the booing and the hooting and hollering on the Wellstone sons. He claims that they were the ones that "set the tone of the memorial service" and that he doesn't want to disrespect their wishes. (This is like saying that looting a store is okay because you didn't want to disrespect the wishes of the other looters) Because he just makes my blood boil. I will leave his ridiculous statements behind. Congratulations to a true Jackass. You've earned your award!
Just a little reminder why all of you are so far away from home that the next generation is thankful for America's freedom and the pursuit of "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness". Thank you for enduring the babbling of MoJo Thank You
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God Bless each person that clicks their mouse to enter the Canteen. May your day and life be better inspired, encouraged, and lifted because of it. God Bless you all!!
Click On the man looking up towards Heaven! General Attorney John Ashcroft singing for you!!
So I have looked for You in the sanctuary,
To see Your power and Your glory,
Because Your lovingkindness is better than life,
My lips shall praise You.
Thus I will bless you while I live;
I will lift up my hands in Your Name.
My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness,
And my mouth shall praise You with joyful lips.
When I remember You on my bed,
I will meditate on You in the night watches.
Because You have been my help, therefore in the shadow of Your wings will I rejoice.
My soul follows close behind You;
Your right hand upholds me.
But those who seek my soul to destroy it,
Shall go into the lower portions of the earth.
They shall fall by the sword;
They shall be a portion for foxes.
But the king shall rejoice in God;
Everyone who swears by Him shall glory;
But the mouth of those who speak lies shall be stopped."
Psalm 63 -- Always loved that portion of Scripture.
Morning Bunny. You have Freepmail.
Hello troops, veterans, and allies. Thank You! from my heart for all you do or have done in the service to our country. May God watch over and protect our troops in the trials ahead, and bring them all home safely to their loved ones. God bless our troops, our veterans, and the Canteeners.
Cote, Chaplain Swank, Snow Bunny, thank you for this beautiful Sunday thread.
Do the right thing.
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