[snippy_about_it]

FALL IN to the FReeper Foxhole!



Good Saturday Morning Everyone.


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[SAMWolf]

"Hell's Wench," a B-24 badly damaged by anti-aircraft artillery fire, led the 93rd Bombardment Group (Heavy) in its daring low-level attack on the oil refineries at Ploesti, Romania, which supplied two-thirds of Germany's petroleum production at that stage of World War II. Lt. Col. Addison E. Baker, an Ohio National Guardsman who commanded the 93rd, ignored the fact he was flying over terrain suitable for safe landing. He refused to break up the lead formation by landing, and led his group to the target upon which he dropped his bombs with devastating effect. Then he left the formation, but his valiant attempts to gain enough altitude for the crew to escape by parachute failed and the aircraft crashed. For their gallant leadership and extraordinary flying skill, both Baker and his pilot, Maj. John L. Jerstad, received the Medal of Honor, posthumously. The raid, nicknamed "Operation Tidalwave," was costly, with 54 of the 177 bombers lost and 532 of the 1,726 personnel engaged listed as dead, missing or interned. Baker's service epitomized the role of National Guard aviators during World War II. Because of their experience, most of them were transferred from their 29 pre-war observation squadrons after mobilization. As individuals, they helped train and lead the huge numbers of volunteer airmen who served in Army Air Force units during the war. Baker and other Guard aviators carried on a long tradition of dedicated service to the states and nation.

[Neil E. Wright]

Hiya Kids,

just sticking my head into the FOXHOLE for a minute .... where's the BEER?

Keep up the GOOD WORK! And watch for my after action report on VetsCoR's booth at FreedomFest 2004 .... coming next week ...... with pictures!!!!!

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"The Era of Osama lasted about an hour, from the time the first plane hit the tower to the moment the General Militia of Flight 93 reported for duty."
Toward FREEDOM

[E.G.C.]

Good morning, Snippy and everyone at the Foxhole.

[Soaring Feather]

Good Saturday morning everyone.

[The Mayor]

I have found the Book of the Law in the house of the Lord. —2 Kings 22:8

The Bible is old, but its truths are always new.

[radu]

Good afternoon y'all!

To all our military men and women, past and present, and to our allies who stand with us,
THANK YOU!

Got a couple of minutes to sit while hubby grabs a quick shower. We'll be heading out shortly to visit his aunt, who's in the hospital for tests. We're praying they don't find any signs of a stroke. At least she's in good spirits and is taking this all quite well, actually.
I hope everyone here is doing well and having a great weekend! *HUGZ* for everyone.

[Professional Engineer]

Good afternoon folks. Baby-gram.

Ready for some chow!

My Independence Day dress.

I'm gonna have to grow for this Foxette headgear.