The FReeper Foxhole Remembers Robert James Dicken, C.S.M. - USS SIMS (5/7/1942) - May 7th, 2003

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[SCDogPapa]

Thanks for the PING Jen. :)

[weldgophardline]

Good morning , looks to be a great day.

[Darksheare]

Now THAT was guts.

Makes me also wonder how the scout could be that near-sighted to misidentify a fleet oiler as an aircraft carrier and the destroyer as a cruiser.

hmm.

[SAMWolf]

Makes me also wonder how the scout could be that near-sighted to misidentify a fleet oiler as an aircraft carrier and the destroyer as a cruiser.

It was common on both sides to mis-identify ship types.

[Darksheare]

Hmm.. Yes.
Probably was at high altitude without binos. (Happened often, or so I read somewhere. The old Mk1 eyeball got alot of use.)

[SAMWolf]

Current Military News
Welcome Home 82nd Airborne

Staff Sgt. Maggie Peppers smiles as she is reunited with her children Wesley, 5, left, and Athena, 2, right, Wednesday, May 7, 2003, at Pope Air Force Base, N.C., after she and about 250 members of the 82nd Airborne Division returned from duty in Iraq. (AP Photo/Bob Jordan)


Pfc. Andrew Mitchell, left, has a tearful reunion with his mother Lorna, right, Wednesday, May 7, 2003, at Pope Air Force Base, N.C


Pfc. Andrew Mitchell has a tearful reunion with his sister Jessica as he gets a pat from his mother Lorna, left, Wednesday, May 7, 2003, at Pope Air Force Base, N.C.


Capt. Santos DeLean, left, has a quiet moment with his wife Yazmin as their son Julian, 2, plays with balloons, right, Wednesday, May 7, 2003, at Pope Air Force Base, N.C.


Sgt. Dennis Curry is reunited with wife Rachel Wednesday, May 7, 2003, at Pope Air Force Base, N.C.


About 250 members of the 82nd Airborne Division march off the runway, Wednesday, May 7, 2003, at Pope Air Force Base, N.C., after they returned from duty in Iraq. (AP Photo/Bob Jordan)


Rosa Diaz wipes away tears after the playing of the National Anthem, Wednesday, May 7, 2003, at Pope Air Force Base, N.C., during a welcome home ceremony for 250 members of the 82nd Airborne Division as they returned from duty in Iraq. Diaz was wating to be reunited with her son Specialist Elliott Diaz.(AP Photo/Bob Jordan)


Sgt. First Class Hector Laureauo, left, is reunited with his wife Aida, right, Wednesday, May 7, 2003


Ryan Fritz holds his sign high, Wednesday, May 7, 2003, as a plane carrying his dad, Chief Warrant Officer James Fritz, lands at Pope Air Force Base, N.C.

[Soaring Feather]

JOY JOY JOY

[karebare]

thanks.

[beachn4fun]

I WANTED TO TAKE A MOMENT OUT OF MY WORKDAY TO SAY......

HI EVERYONE. I FEEL AS IF I HAVE BEEN GONE FOREVER! I am still busy catching up after my trip to New Mexico. While I was at the Radisson there I noticed that there was a meeting of the New Mexico Republicans. If I hadn't been so busy with work, I might have just peeked in to see what was happening ;->

Lots happening right now, so I want to say I might not be able to get here everyday as I want, but will try to visit as often as I can.

To our military and our allied military...... I don't want you to think for one moment I have forgotten about you. Especially those of you on duty in other countries. Never. You are constantly in my thoughts and prayers.

SAMWOLF you sure can find some great photos. Thanks so much for posting them so that we might share a brief moment with the military. And to the other FR-members, thank you for being constant in your support and postings to the military.

[SAMWolf]

HI Beachn4fun. Nice to see you back.

We appreciate it any time you can drop in and say hi.

[U S Army EOD]

The tradition of saving the ship still lives on in the US Navy. One has to remember during the USS Cole disaster, the crew professionally responded and in turn saved the ship. The same thing occured during the Vietnam era with the disasters on the Forrestal, Oriskani (SP) , and the Bon Home Richard. The three carrier incidents might make interesting reading in the future.

[SAMWolf]

Afternoon U S Army EOD. I'll have to see what I can find on those events.

[SAMWolf]

Current Military News
LAPD - Karbala Precinct

Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers conduct joint exercises with Iraqi police in the holy city of Kerbala, 110kms south of Baghdad, May 7, 2003. Five police officers, reservists with the U.S. Marines, have begun training the local law inforcement personnel in riot control tactics. REUTERS/Petr Josek


A Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officer gestures during joint exercises with Iraqi police in the holy city of Kerbala, 110kms south of Baghdad, May 7, 2003. REUTERS/Petr Josek


Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officer Victor Lopez displays his identification card during joint exercises with Iraqi police in the holy city of Kerbala, 110kms south of Baghdad, May 7, 2003.


Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officer Vincent Deglinnocenti (L) smiles at the reaction of Iraqi police as he displays a tattoo during joint exercises in the holy city of Kerbala, 110kms south of Baghdad, May 7, 2003.


A Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officer demonstrates tactics during joint exercises with Iraqi police, in the holy city of Kerbala, 110kms south of Baghdad, May 7, 2003

[snippy_about_it]

Good afternoon ms. feather.

Good afternoon Sam.

[snippy_about_it]

Hey there, good to see you again.

[snippy_about_it]

Lots of good pics today Sam. I'm so glad you share with us the whole story.

Thank you.

[SAMWolf]

Good Afternoon Snippy.

[Soaring Feather]

Howdy Snippy!
Jumping into the middle of things this afternoon??

[snippy_about_it]

That's so cute. I'm fine, you look like you're having fun. lol.

[SAMWolf]

I have a few things I need to get done tonight, so no need for ransom collections today.