The FReeper Foxhole - Military Related News in Review - September 29th, 2003

various news sources

[SAMWolf]

Good Morning PhilDragoo.

It's gonna be interesting to see if the Rapter lives up to the expectations the AF has for it.

[getgoing]

As I was posting the article earlier I began discussing it and the soldiers located at Chosin with a member of my family. "Really, we still look for them-after 50 years"? We've failed to show them the MIA/POW bracelets, now tucked away; "No Man Left Behind" was a nice phrase she'd heard, but no knowledge of the promise or diplomatic effort behind the phrase. Feeling like a failure today but will now make it a mission to educate every young member of our family one at a time.

Darksheare, thanks for your coffee recipe, sounds yummy. A friend brings my favorite back from Columbia when he visits family. Why waste time on punny coffee you can see through?

We have a friend "who-knows-where" w/the Marines (1st MAW). His "logic" in the past: "if they don't know where I am they don't wonder,worry or even think about me"...go figure. Didn't deploy w/the Iraq ground force support.. hummm. If you guys hear anything you can pass on, please ping me.

Pictures today got'ta make you smile. It's great to know they had a break. Thank you for a beautiful thread.

[SAMWolf]

It's amazing how many people have no idea what POW/MIA stand for. You get this blank stare from some people when you try to explain why it's important to keep looking.

Glad you liked the thread, Snippy did a great job on it today.

As far as I know the 1st MAW supports the 3rd Marine Division and is based in Okinawa. Haven't heard about whehter they were deployed or where but if I do I'll let you know.

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!!!

[snippy_about_it]

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1st Marine Aircraft Wing is a USMC element of III Marine Expeditionary Force. The brunt of the Wing's forces are located on the island of Okinawa, Japan. However, various subordinate commands are located in mainland, Japan and Hawaii. The First MAW supports the Third MARDIV, also located in Okinawa. MCAS(H) Futenma also supports helicopter squadrons and certain fixed wing assets. MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, supports the Marine fixed wing squadrons. Marine aircraft squadrons may be deployed throughout the western Pacific, operating from the NAS Guam, NAF Kadena, NAS Atsugi, aboard Navy carriers, or from Air Force or Army air facilities as the tactical situation dictates.



Below are a few news items. Of course without knowing the exact unit, he could be anywhere but this gives you and idea.

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CAMP MU JUK, Republic of Korea (Sept. 25, 2003) -- Being deployed in a foreign land during inclement weather conditions can be a challenge.

That was not the case for the Marines and Sailors of III Marine Expeditionary Force, 3rd Marine Division, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and 3rd Force Service Support Group assigned to exercise Ulchi Focus Lens 2003.

Another:

Marine Forces socceer tournament kicks off next week on Okinawa

Link

[snippy_about_it]

Thank you Phil.

[HiJinx]

Boys, you really need to go back to post #42 and check out the Toby Keith video...

SAMWolf found a keeper! (Thanks)

[Darksheare]

Yeah, coffee colored scared water is a waste of time to try and doctor.

Thanks.

[SAMWolf]

Thanks HiJinx. Snippy's Lone Star and the Toby Keith video definately bring a tear to your eye.

[Darksheare]

That's how it goes.
And, very true.

[getgoing]

What a treasure you are! Thank you for the links.

I'll probably mess this up, but believe the Japan deployment (w/3 months in ME)was VFMA 212-does it change when they come home & leave again? My daughter would probably know what you'd need to find the unit. They are good friends...'till he pulled this stunt again, anyway. She's at work now, peds RN. He'll land somewhere, grab a 6 pack, get her on the phone, slide down the wall on the 2nd beer & jabber non-stop eventually. Was scheduled for pilot training (FL?)in a few months,if school was bumped up he's busy & will want to suprise her. These are (dumb) girl questions so feel free to ignore, not a problem.

Smiles and appreciation to each of you. We've learned what to send in a care pack and so much more from vets here at FR.