[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning Troops, families, veterans, Canadian, Israeli, Great Britain, Australian, New Zealand, and Taiwanese allies (and everybody else). Thank you for helping to take such good care of the USA.

Today in Anchorage, Alaska:

Sunrise 8:32am
Sunset 5:56pm

Hi 24F
Lo 12F

Clouds and sun, but NO SNOW!!!

Actual yesterday in Anchorage:

Hi 21F
Lo 14F

State Hi 47F Annette
State Lo -44F Eagle

[HiJinx]

But wait!!!

I thought you had a little snow last night?

None today?

Sheesh...

[Bethbg79]

Good Morning Ms Kathy

[Kathy in Alaska]

AVIANO TOWN HALL

Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld speaks to U.S. troops during a town hall meeting at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 7, 2003. After Rumsfeld's address, Staff Sgt. Christopher L. Johnson, a 29-year-old F-16 mechanic, said he was happy the secretary visited Aviano. He's "looking after all his troops, making sure everybody is up to par, up to speed," noted the seven-year Air Force veteran. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Staci L. Rosenberger

Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld exchanges coins with Air Force Master Sgt. Garth Meade,1st Sgt., 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron, after a town hall meeting at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 7, 2003. After Rumsfeld's speech, Air Force Tech. Sgt. John R. Kowalski, a 33-year-old F-16 mechanic, called the secretary's visit a morale booster, and said he thought Rumsfeld is doing an"excellent, excellent job." The technical sergeant said he watches the secretary on television and noted the man's "right to the point."U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Staci L. Rosenberger