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FReeper Foxhole - Military Related News in Review - May 5, 2003
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Posted on 05/05/2003 4:15:08 AM PDT by snippy_about_it



Dear Lord,

There's a young man far from home,
called to serve his nation in time of war;
sent to defend our freedom
on some distant foreign shore.

We pray You keep him safe,
we pray You keep him strong,
we pray You send him safely home ...
for he's been away so long.

There's a young woman far from home,
serving her nation with pride.
Her step is strong, her step is sure,
there is courage in every stride.
We pray You keep her safe,
we pray You keep her strong,
we pray You send her safely home ...
for she's been away too long.

Bless those who await their safe return.
Bless those who mourn the lost.
Bless those who serve this country well,
no matter what the cost.

Author Unknown

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FReepers from the The Foxhole
join in prayer for all those serving their country at this time.

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President Bush Announces (Major) Combat Operations in Iraq Have Ended

President George W. Bush on Thursday announced to the Nation that major combat operations in Iraq have ended, and our coalition is now engaged in securing and reconstructing that country. President Bush spoke from the deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln. Full Story

Watch it all over again by selecting the video link.
Or see the still photographs again


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USS Abraham Lincoln comes home


Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, Calif. (May 2, 2003) -- Sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) man the rails as the ship pulls into NAS North Island, during their port visit to off-load the ship’s Air Wing.

Lincoln and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are returning from a 10-month deployment to the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction, and end the regime of Saddam Hussein.
U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Lewis Hunsaker.



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Benning soldier finds 'shining gem' in Iraq
(Soldier's act brings sight to girl blinded in attack in Iraq)

BAGHDAD, IRAQ – James Mattwig hoped there would be a happy ending to the story of the injured Iraqi girl he'd tried to help, and Saturday he found the answer.

Two weeks ago, the U.S. Army staff sergeant met Aya, a 3-year-old Iraqi girl with a patch over her left eye. Mattwig was told that an artillery round had landed outside her family's home, shattering windows and sending a shard of glass into her eye.

A local doctor had told her she was permanently blinded. That wasn't good enough for Mattwig, 31, a D-Troop scout with the 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division. He assembled a medical team the next day, Easter Sunday, and returned to her house.

Aya was taken to a U.S. Army hospital, and that was the last Mattwig heard of Aya.

Until Saturday.

Once again, Mattwig assembled a convoy to Aya's home in downtown Baghdad.

They arrived outside Aya's home almost as celebrities; neighbors gathered around the two Humvees as soon as they stopped.

Mattwig popped his head over the metal gate outside Aya's house. A member of one of the five families living there saw him, grinned and disappeared inside the small flat.

Moments later, Aya Nahi and her smiling mother, Akhlas, emerged from behind the gate. Aya's eye remained nearly closed, but Akhlas delivered some good news.

"They fixed her in American hospital," Akhlas Nahi said. "She's not blind anymore."

She told Mattwig that he had to visit again because she was making him a gift. "Something to remember," she said. link to story


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DoD Sets Up Office to Help Lure Job Applicants
05-01-2003
Sgt. 1st Class Doug Sample
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON - The Defense Department, which employs more than 700,000 civilians in more than 900 occupations, has set up a new office to help lure job applicants to the federal workforce.

The Defense Application Assistance Office was established this year to help those seeking government positions, such as help with the tedious application process, said John Moseley, deputy director for program support at DoD's Civilian Personnel Management Service.

"What we're trying to overcome is that the application process is long, complex and people don't want to deal with it," said Moseley, a 30-year federal employee. "In the past it's been a very arduous task."

Moseley said the assistance office also works to connect DoD recruiters and applicants. "The way our application process is now, someone fills out a stack of papers, ships them off to some unknown location, and they may or may not ever hear what happened," he explained.

"We're going to change that. We're going to streamline the application process. We're going to stay in touch with the applicant," he added. "We're going to provide personalized service to people who have questions about this mystery." Full story

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May 9th is Military Spouse Appreciation Day

This year Military Spouse Appreciation Day will be celebrated on 9 May.

President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the first Military Spouse Appreciation Day on 17 April 1984.

The official celebration has been designated as the Friday before Mother's Day.

Appreciation Memo release from Army

Appreciation Memo release from Marines

Appreciation Memo release from Navy (bottom of page)




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To: Light Speed
My goodness, how very beautiful are your butterflies.

Thank you.
121 posted on 05/05/2003 6:51:03 PM PDT by Soaring Feather (I am a night person!! What am I doing up???)
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To: Long Cut
Long Cut and the Pro's Nest!



Hi Guy!! How ya doing?

122 posted on 05/05/2003 7:04:51 PM PDT by Soaring Feather (I am a night person!! What am I doing up???)
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To: A Navy Vet
Thank you guys for putting it all together.
123 posted on 05/05/2003 7:24:52 PM PDT by snippy_about_it (Pray for our Troops)
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To: bentfeather
Hi, Feather! Myself, Mrs. Cut and the future Mini-Cut are doing great! I like your collection of patches, as well. Especially the "Instructor" one...it's identical to the one I wear each day!.

I've been "under the RADAR" lately...computer was hard down. We just got it fixed after a two-week period of teeth-gnashing and bad language on my part.

124 posted on 05/05/2003 7:24:53 PM PDT by Long Cut (ORION Naval Aircrewman!)
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To: Long Cut
Hey there. Hope all is well with you and yours. :)
125 posted on 05/05/2003 7:27:35 PM PDT by snippy_about_it (Pray for our Troops)
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To: Long Cut
I've been "under the RADAR" lately...computer was hard down. We just got it fixed after a two-week period of teeth-gnashing and bad language on my part.

hehehehehe!!

So glad to hear the family is well! Glad you are enjoying the photo and patches! :-)

126 posted on 05/05/2003 7:27:52 PM PDT by Soaring Feather (I am a night person!! What am I doing up???)
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To: Al B.
Gosh, what a ship! And what a great name for her! Thanks so much for your post! Hope to see more of your posts in the Foxhole!!
127 posted on 05/05/2003 7:38:33 PM PDT by Jen (God bless our troops and all who love and support them.)
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To: bentfeather
Thanks much. Oh, you have a new patch to add to the collage...That of Patrol Squadron Ten, out of Brunswick, Maine. I was recently "Ord-Modded" (order modification...ask a vet) to them instead of Twenty-six. PATRON 10's name is the "RED LANCERS". Such is the way of military orders during wartime.

Anyway, here's their patch...

The only bad thing is, I will be joining them on deployment instead of beforehand. Thus, I will be leaving the States six months early, in August.

128 posted on 05/05/2003 7:39:13 PM PDT by Long Cut (ORION Naval Aircrewman!)
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To: snippy_about_it
Thanks, Snip. Everyone's in great health and good spirits.
129 posted on 05/05/2003 7:40:02 PM PDT by Long Cut (ORION Naval Aircrewman!)
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To: bentfeather
Beautiful poem and butterflies! Thanks Ms Feather for beautifying our little Foxhole.
130 posted on 05/05/2003 7:40:06 PM PDT by Jen (God bless our troops and all who love and support them.)
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To: Long Cut
Sorry you have to leave sooner than you thought. Stay safe and stay in touch.
131 posted on 05/05/2003 7:41:17 PM PDT by snippy_about_it (Pray for our Troops)
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To: Long Cut
Hey Long Cut! Long time no see!! When is Mini-Cut due to make his/her appearance as a new FReeper? How's Mrs Cut doing?
132 posted on 05/05/2003 7:42:51 PM PDT by Jen (God bless our troops and all who love and support them.)
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To: snippy_about_it
Oh, I'll check in from time to time, and I'll be sure to say goodbye when I do depart. What with Mini-Cut's imminent arrival (July is the forecast) I suspect I'll be quite busy around that time. I wish I didn't have to say "goodbye" to the little tyke so soon, though.
133 posted on 05/05/2003 7:44:07 PM PDT by Long Cut (ORION Naval Aircrewman!)
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To: Long Cut
Do you know about how long you'll have to be away?
134 posted on 05/05/2003 7:44:55 PM PDT by snippy_about_it (Pray for our Troops)
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To: Long Cut
Thus, I will be leaving the States six months early, in August.

Keeping you and Mrs Cut and Mini on the prayer list. Thanks so much for the new patch LC.

135 posted on 05/05/2003 7:45:49 PM PDT by Soaring Feather (I am a night person!! What am I doing up???)
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To: AntiJen
Hi, Jen! Mrs. Cut is doing VERY well...at 7 mos. now, she's gained a grand total of 10 pounds, about four of which is baby (so far). She was painting the porch this past weekend.

Not my fault!!! Mainers can be stubborn.

136 posted on 05/05/2003 7:46:32 PM PDT by Long Cut (ORION Naval Aircrewman!)
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To: AntiJen
You're welome. Thank you.
137 posted on 05/05/2003 7:48:02 PM PDT by Soaring Feather (I am a night person!! What am I doing up???)
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To: snippy_about_it; All
"Do you know about how long you'll have to be away?"

At least until February. Then, I'll still be officially stationed in Maine, whilst Mrs. Cut keeps the fires burning here in Florida. I'll see her and Mini as often as is humanly possible. I'll probably deploy at least once more after another year, and will complete that assignment in three.

Oh, I forgot to mention...I re-enlisted on Friday. Signed on for another three-year hitch.

This fall (October, to be precise) marks my tenth year in the Navy.

138 posted on 05/05/2003 7:51:16 PM PDT by Long Cut (ORION Naval Aircrewman!)
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Nice looking ship! Thanks aomagrat
139 posted on 05/05/2003 7:57:16 PM PDT by SAMWolf ((001) Logic Error CLINTON.SYS: Truth table missing)
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To: GailA
You find the neatest stuff GailA
140 posted on 05/05/2003 7:58:10 PM PDT by SAMWolf ((001) Logic Error CLINTON.SYS: Truth table missing)
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