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USO Canteen FReeper Style Salutes Norfolk Naval Base .... November 6,2002
FRiends of the USO Canteen FReeper Style and Snow Bunny

Posted on 11/06/2002 1:00:33 AM PST by Snow Bunny

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The USO Canteen FReeper Style
Delivering a Touch of Home

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A Touch of Home

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This is how I think of the USO Canteen 
Freeper Style. It is like a cottage down a road,
a place where a weary veteran can spend the night. 


Since it opened, it is magical how so many
Freepers who post here, feel it too. 
It has been so dear how the Freepers
kept making it a cottage - a home-type of 
place that had a huge living room
for them to visit in and a dance floor, 
a library, etc. 


Many Veterans have written to me, 
saying that the Canteen is like home
to them for the first time since they 
served. 


This is your Canteen -
a respite from our busy 
and sometimes troubling world. 
Make yourself at home.

Snow Bunny

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If you know a Veteran, someone in your family, 
friend of the family, neighbor, who served their  
country, take a brief moment of your day to thank 
them. 


Thank them for the sacrifice they made
for the better good of their country.


We at Free Republic, and the USO Canteen FReeper 
Style, are thankful for every service member 
in our military, who has served our great nation.


So, to the men and women who answered the call,
In both times of war and peace, thank you.

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Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields. 


John McCrae 

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Norfolk Naval Base

Just a few miles down the James River
is the gigantic Norfolk Naval Station,
home of the Atlantic Fleet, whose ships,
including six aircraft carriers,are providing
firepower and logistics for Operation
Enduring Freedom in South Asia.

Nearby at Little Creek Amphibious Base,
Navy SEALS train for Afghan operations.
In Virginia Beach, Oceana Naval Air Station
is the base for many of the carrier aircraft striking al-Qaida.

The Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth
will be refitting city-busting Trident
submarines so they can attack terrorist camps
with highly accurate conventional missiles
rather than nuclear-tipped ones.

Naval Station Norfolk occupies about
4,300 acres of Hampton Roads real
estate in a peninsula known as Sewells
Point. It is the world`s largest Naval Station;
in fact, based on supported military population,
it is the largest military station in the world.

When the 76 ships and 138 aircraft homeported
here are not at sea, they are along side one of
the 14 piers or inside one of the 15 aircraft hangars
for repair, refit, training and to provide the ship`s or
squadron`s crew an opportunity to be with their
families. Naval Station is homeport to aircraft carriers,
cruisers, destroyers, large amphibious ships, submarines,
a variety of supply and logistics ships, C-2, C-9, C-12
and E-2 fixed wing aircraft, and H-3, H-46, H-53, and H-60 helicopters.

Port Services controls more than 3,100 ships
movements annually as they arrive and depart
their berths. Port facilities extend more than four
miles along the waterfront and include some
seven miles of pier and wharf space.

Air Operations conducts over 100,000 flight
operations each year, an average of 275 flights
per day or one every six minutes. Over 150,000
passengers and 264,000 tons of mail and cargo
depart annually on Air Mobility Command (AMC)
aircraft and other chartered flights from our airfield.
It is the hub for Navy logistics going to the European
and Central Command theaters of operations, and to the Caribbean.

NORFOLK NAVAL AIR STATION, Virginia --
President Bush on Tuesday praised the development
of high-technology weapons systems as part of his
plan to "keep the peace." The Commander-in-
message came in an address delivered to a crowd of mostly military personnel at the only NATO
military base in the United States, the headquarters
of the Allied Command Atlantic (ACLANT) in Norfolk, Virginia.

021009-N-9964S-075 Norfolk, Va., aboard
USS Harry S. Turman (CVN 75) Oct. 9, 2002 –
Steven Tyler (2nd from right), lead singer of the
rock band “Aerosmith” along with Joey Kramer (right),
the band’s drummer, take a tour of flight deck control
where a crewmember explains how aircraft are moved
in the hanger bay and on the flight deck of Truman.
“Aerosmith” boarded and toured Truman while the carrier
was pier side at Norfolk Naval Station. The band had
returned to perform in the area, having cancelled their
original performance scheduled for September 11, 2001
U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class
Christopher B. Stoltz(RELEASED)

Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA. Apr. 16, 2002 -
An Electronics Technician 2nd Class heads home with
his daughter, at pier 6 after returning from deployment
aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61).

At sea aboard the cruiser USS Cape St. George
(CG 71) Apr. 19, 2002 - The Secretary of the Navy,
the Honorable Gordon R. England, addresses
crewmembers of the Norfolk, Va.- based cruiser,
thanking them for their dedicated service.

Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Apr. 20, 2002 —
A Navy wife greets her husband, an Interior
Communications Electrician 1st Class, as he returns
rom a deployment aboard the amphibious transport
dock ship USS Shreveport (LPD 12).

Norfolk Naval Station, Va., Apr. 25, 2002
U.S. Navy destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67)
returns to her homeport.

Norfolk, Va., May 6, 2002 — Assisted by tugs,
the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)
glides up the Elizabeth River past downtown Norfolk's
waterfront on its way to the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in
adjacent Portsmouth, Va.

Naval Station, Norfolk, Va., May 7, 2002 —
Virginia Gov. Mark Warner, far right, along with
members of Navy Region Mid-Atlantic's Honor
Guard and Mr. Jon Clodfelter, second from left,
demonstrate the design of a new commemorative
Virginia license plate honoring those who lost their
lives during a terrorist attack the guided-missile
destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67).

This is why the USO Canteen FReeper Style is here,for our troops and their loved ones serving now! And to thank Veterans that have served!



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To: SAMWolf; Snow Bunny; *all

For the Troops

The Best Day Of My Life

Today, when I awoke, I suddenly realized that this is the best day of my life, ever! There were times when I wondered if I would make it to today; but I did! And because I did I'm going to celebrate!

Today, I'm going to celebrate what an unbelievable life I have had so far: the accomplishments, the many blessings, and, yes, even the hardships because they have served to make me stronger. I will go through this day with my head held high, and a happy heart. I will marvel at God's seemingly simple gifts: the morning dew, the sun, the clouds, the trees, the flowers, the birds. Today, none of these miraculous creations will escape my notice.

Today, I will share my excitement for life with other people. I'll make someone smile. I'll go out of my way to perform an unexpected act of kindness for someone I don't even know.

Today, I'll give a sincere compliment to someone who seems down. I'll tell a child how special he is, and I'll tell someone I love just how deeply I care for her and how much she means to me.

Today is the day I quit worrying about what I don't have and start being grateful for all the wonderful things God has already given me. I'll remember that to worry is just a waste of time because my faith in God and his Divine Plan ensures everything will be just fine.

And tonight, before I go to bed, I'll go outside and raise my eyes to the heavens. I will stand in awe at the beauty of the stars and the moon, and I will praise God for these magnificent treasures.

As the day ends and I lay my head down on my pillow, I will thank the Almighty for the best day of my life. And I will sleep the sleep of a contented child, excited with expectation because I know tomorrow is going to be the best day of my life, ever!

Author Unknown


181 posted on 11/06/2002 6:02:09 PM PST by Soaring Feather
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To: Radix; Snow Bunny; SAMWolf; FallGuy; Victoria Delsoul; radu; AntiJen; Kathy in Alaska; WVNan; ...
The men of Charlie Company had been in the
field for two weeks when the Sarge announces,
"I've got good news and bad news. First the
good news. Today we're going to change our
underwear."

The troops started cheering at the news.

"Now the bad news. Smith, you change with
Jones. Andrews, you change with Murphy..."
182 posted on 11/06/2002 6:02:24 PM PST by tomkow6
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To: tomkow6
Hi , fantastic photos! Thank you so much for these photos of the troops! I love seeing these photos so much.God Bless them and protect them.
Thank you Tomkow for all your help with the Canteen.

183 posted on 11/06/2002 6:02:45 PM PST by Snow Bunny
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To: maxwell

Hi Maxwell. Glad you dropped by the Canteen today for the salute to Norfolk Naval Base.

184 posted on 11/06/2002 6:02:50 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska
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To: LindaSOG
Hi LindaSOG!

Is that picture in #53 really true? Do care packages really have those magazines in them? hahahaha In my day, we always had to pay for that sort of stuff.No one can give that away for free.

I really like your daily Military history.I learn so much and I thank you for what you do for our troops.
185 posted on 11/06/2002 6:03:20 PM PST by Chris_Noel_Knows_
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To: John Lenin
Hi John so good to see you. What a beautiful photo of the The USS Constellation. Thank you sooooo much.
186 posted on 11/06/2002 6:03:40 PM PST by Snow Bunny
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To: tomkow6
"Now the bad news. Smith, you change with Jones. Andrews, you change with Murphy..."

ROTFLMHO

187 posted on 11/06/2002 6:05:26 PM PST by Snow Bunny
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To: SAMWolf
It's good to know there's a few in Hollywood that appreciate what our guys are doing for this country.

Now, if someone would be so kind to show Alec Baldwin to the borders... and not let him back in!
188 posted on 11/06/2002 6:06:14 PM PST by BeachBelle
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To: Aeronaut
Not greedy at all, I would love to ship all dems out of the country, how about to Iraq or something. heh heh
189 posted on 11/06/2002 6:06:39 PM PST by Snow Bunny
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To: Snow Bunny
It was a lucky find, Google image search is great.
190 posted on 11/06/2002 6:07:22 PM PST by John Lenin
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To: bentfeather
This is beautiful Bentfeather! Thank you so much for the "The Best Day Of My Life".
(((( hug ))))
191 posted on 11/06/2002 6:08:09 PM PST by Snow Bunny
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To: Snow Bunny
...ship all dems out of the country, how about to Iraq or something...

Cannon fodder?

192 posted on 11/06/2002 6:08:35 PM PST by Aeronaut
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To: Radix
LOL.....LMHO....and your doing your job beautifully. heh heh.....luv ya Radix.
193 posted on 11/06/2002 6:09:59 PM PST by Snow Bunny
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To: Snow Bunny
I agree that Robin Williams is an inspired Comedian. I once saw him at a function where he was with Chevy Chase and Peter Paul and Mary. Others also performed.

John Kerry was running for Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts. They were hysterical. I was crying from laughing on that night. By the way, I thought that it was a "show". I did not know that it was a "Political Event."

They (Chase and Williams) also broke the law about "being too funny."

I let them slide though. I just gave them a warning!

Radix is like that, yes he is!

-Radix

194 posted on 11/06/2002 6:10:34 PM PST by Radix
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To: Aeronaut
ROTFL..that is a great idea. heh heh
195 posted on 11/06/2002 6:10:49 PM PST by Snow Bunny
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To: Radix
They are total libs but shoot they are funny as long as they stay off of politics.
LOL you are so cute.
I just saw the Microsoft Int. Explorer " All your Senate belong to us"....heh heh....love it.
196 posted on 11/06/2002 6:13:14 PM PST by Snow Bunny
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To: radu
Hi Radu, thank you so much for the Logo for the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Detachment and your post about them. Fantastic.
I hope you had a wonderful day.
197 posted on 11/06/2002 6:14:37 PM PST by Snow Bunny
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To: maxwell
Dude,
Where have you been?
198 posted on 11/06/2002 6:14:47 PM PST by Radix
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To: DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
I guess I got a little carried away myself. : )
Bradley was on national television so frequently for a while, (thanks to your heads-up, I got to see many of the shows), it was almost impossible not to take notice.

I'll be watching out for his new book.

I might have to "Hokey Pokey" off to bed early.
(Two year olds- whew!)

Take good care of the "crew" tonight! LOL!

XOXOX
199 posted on 11/06/2002 6:17:30 PM PST by BeachBelle
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To: Radix
Hey dude, I been workin my Republican heinie off... Ya know, geek stuff... Four-letter-word and whatnot... What you up to?
200 posted on 11/06/2002 6:17:46 PM PST by maxwell
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