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The FReeper Foxhole Studies The U.S. Army Engineer Special Brigades - Feb. 20, 2004
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Posted on 02/20/2004 4:27:43 AM PST by snippy_about_it
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To: snippy_about_it; SAMWolf; Jen; MistyCA; SpookBrat; PhilDragoo; All
Evening friends. Happy TGIF, all!
Manhattan Sunset
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posted on
02/20/2004 6:02:32 PM PST
by
Victoria Delsoul
(Freedom isn't won by soundbites but by the unyielding determination and sacrifice given in its cause)
To: Victoria Delsoul
Good evening Victoria.
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posted on
02/20/2004 6:09:06 PM PST
by
snippy_about_it
(Fall in --> The FReeper Foxhole. America's History. America's Soul.)
To: snippy_about_it
Hi Snippy.
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posted on
02/20/2004 6:11:00 PM PST
by
Victoria Delsoul
(Freedom isn't won by soundbites but by the unyielding determination and sacrifice given in its cause)
To: snippy_about_it; SAMWolf; E.G.C.; Victoria Delsoul; colorado tanker; Professional Engineer; ...
The amphibious efforts benefited by the absence of Ted Kennedy's defective DUKW design.
The Higgins Boat Project
higginsboat.org
Hail to the engineers.
My older wiser brother USMMA 65 first delivered ordnance to Vietnam, running a series of engine rooms on merchant ships.
His comment was, "When I graduated, I could sail around the world. What could you do with your poli. sci. degree?"
Answer: sink the USS Kerry for treason.
"Ah, Grasshopper, you may succeed."
Hannity, NewsMax and North have cited Giap's 1985 memoir credit to Kerry and VVAW for the Communist victory.
Kerry beached his swift boat. Ted sank his Olds. What a pair.
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posted on
02/20/2004 6:38:21 PM PST
by
PhilDragoo
(Hitlery: das Butch von Buchenvald)
To: Victoria Delsoul
Evening Victoria
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posted on
02/20/2004 6:56:03 PM PST
by
SAMWolf
(Contrary to popular belief Hamas has nothing to do with ham. If you throw ham at them they get angry)
To: PhilDragoo
Evening Phil Dragoo
Thanks for the info on the Higgins boat.
Kerry beached his swift boat. Ted sank his Olds. What a pair.
You're in exceptional form tonight.
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posted on
02/20/2004 6:59:31 PM PST
by
SAMWolf
(Contrary to popular belief Hamas has nothing to do with ham. If you throw ham at them they get angry)
To: SAMWolf
Evening Mr. Wolf.
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posted on
02/20/2004 7:01:24 PM PST
by
Victoria Delsoul
(Freedom isn't won by soundbites but by the unyielding determination and sacrifice given in its cause)
To: Victoria Delsoul
Ready for the weekend?
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posted on
02/20/2004 7:11:17 PM PST
by
SAMWolf
(Contrary to popular belief Hamas has nothing to do with ham. If you throw ham at them they get angry)
To: SAMWolf
I'm always ready. How about you?
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posted on
02/20/2004 7:54:13 PM PST
by
Victoria Delsoul
(Freedom isn't won by soundbites but by the unyielding determination and sacrifice given in its cause)
To: PhilDragoo
Andrew Jackson Higgins was a National Treasure, more precious than Eisenhower or MacArthur and at least as important as the A-bomb. The man designed and built functional PT boats and Landing Craft out of inexpensive materials, and mass produced them. He was one of the first employers to hire women and Blacks during WWII.
My father hit the beach on Guadalcanal in one of those, and actually signed the Higgins Boat log next to the boat in the second pic at the D-Day Museum in New Orleans. A commemorative brick in his honor is in the walkway on the approach to the museum.
CWO-4, 552nd Signal Aircraft Warning Battalion, USAAF, June, 1940-Dec, 1945.
Mission Accomplished, Dad.
He was a dedicated airman, though. Re-entered active duty in 1947 in the USAF. Served in Korea, retired in 1967 and was called back into service for Vietnam.
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posted on
02/20/2004 7:56:35 PM PST
by
CholeraJoe
("Mors Ab Alto" (Death from Above) 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess AFB, TX)
To: Victoria Delsoul
I'm always ready for a weekend.
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posted on
02/20/2004 8:09:22 PM PST
by
SAMWolf
(Contrary to popular belief Hamas has nothing to do with ham. If you throw ham at them they get angry)
To: CholeraJoe
Thanks for sharing about your Dad, CholeraJoe. I thank him for his service.
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posted on
02/20/2004 8:11:15 PM PST
by
SAMWolf
(Contrary to popular belief Hamas has nothing to do with ham. If you throw ham at them they get angry)
To: PhilDragoo
LOL. Good post Phil. Thanks for the witty commentary and the great pics.
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posted on
02/20/2004 8:11:26 PM PST
by
snippy_about_it
(Fall in --> The FReeper Foxhole. America's History. America's Soul.)
To: CholeraJoe
Wow, he looks young. I suppose I will as well, when my kids look at my Basic pictures.
To: CholeraJoe
Thanks CJ for the picture of your dad and his story.
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posted on
02/20/2004 8:12:51 PM PST
by
snippy_about_it
(Fall in --> The FReeper Foxhole. America's History. America's Soul.)
To: Professional Engineer
Heck When I look at my Basic Pictures I think I look young. LOL!
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posted on
02/20/2004 8:16:16 PM PST
by
SAMWolf
(Contrary to popular belief Hamas has nothing to do with ham. If you throw ham at them they get angry)
To: Professional Engineer
He was 25 years old in that pic. I looked like a heartbreaker when I was 25, too. Now I have to strain to get a second look from a flight attendant, 'Cept for my cousin. She's off limits anyhow. I may be from Alabama but she's not.
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posted on
02/20/2004 8:32:32 PM PST
by
CholeraJoe
("Mors Ab Alto" (Death from Above) 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess AFB, TX)
To: snippy_about_it; SAMWolf; bentfeather; Darksheare; Johnny Gage; Light Speed; Samwise; ...
Howdy to all at the Foxhole! 
To all our military men and women, past and present,
THANK YOU for serving the USA!
No, I didn't run away from home. LOL! I've been down with my bum back....again. Will I ever learn NOT to wrestle with carpet cleaners? Probably not. hehe!
I didn't want you to think I'd forgotten ya! NO WAY! Just haven't been able to spend time upright for a couple of days. Still limited now but wanted to say "hello" while I could sit up for a few minutes.
I hope everyone is doing great! *HUGZ* all 'round.
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posted on
02/20/2004 9:05:29 PM PST
by
radu
(May God watch over our troops and keep them safe)
To: CholeraJoe; SAMWolf; snippy_about_it
Here I am in Basic
And in Tech School
And in interesting self-portrait. A family member's name is in the frame
To: CholeraJoe
'Cept for my cousin. She's off limits anyhow. I may be from Alabama but she's not. ROTFL!!
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posted on
02/20/2004 9:08:17 PM PST
by
SAMWolf
(Contrary to popular belief Hamas has nothing to do with ham. If you throw ham at them they get angry)
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