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Posted on 04/12/2002 6:39:41 AM PDT by Billie
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Good morning Billie. I'm still waiting for my formal invitation.
I have tried on 36 dress choices so far, and can't decide...how 'bout you?
(You can't blame me for trying. My father said that line always worked for him during WW Aye Aye)
1. Wear a bike helmet to the test. Optional: Include knee and elbow pads.
2. Demand the tester wear a reflective road guard vest "for safety."
3. Bring a bike horn and attach it. Each time the tester adjusts the tension, honk the horn loudly and yell, "Get the hell out of the way, you idiot!"
4. Bring a bike bell and attach it. Ring it once every 15 seconds - "Just to maintain your rhythm."
5. Attach streamers to the hand grips.
6. Bring a playing card to the test. Demand that it be inserted in the spokes.
7. Pop a wheelie. Optional: Do an axle grind on the nearest table. Optional: Bunny hop the bike.
8. At the beginning of the test, peddle while standing. Tell the tester,"I'm going uphill now, you fool."
9. Halfway through the test, stop peddling and lower your head between thehandle bars and stick your butt in the air. Explain to the tester, "I'm coasting downhill and about to take the lead in the Tour De France!!!"
10. Signal all turns.
11. Make motorcycle sounds. Be sure to shift gears when the tester changesthe tension.
12. Bring a sack of newspapers. Deliver them.
13. Periodically extend your legs and arms, yelling, "Look ma, no hands!"
14. Bring a friend to ride on the handle bars. Optional: Attach a kiddy seat to the back. Bring your kid.
15. Bring a bike lock. Be sure to secure the bike when you leave.
Welcome to the Canteen!
GARDEN CITY, N.Y.(April 6, 2002) -- World War II veterans were the honored guests during the 1st Marine Division's Annual Okinawa Luncheon at the 1st Marine Corps District headquarters here April 6.
Attending the event commemorating the fight for Okinawa were 18 U.S. veterans who took part in one of the fiercest battles of World War II.
"We commemorate the courage and dedication of not only those who died, but all who fought in the Okinawa campaign," said Pasquale A. Cassetta, a director of the 1st Marine Division, N.Y. Chapter. Cassetta was a 17-year-old Marine corporal when he took part in the Okinawa campaign.
Okinawa is located in the Ryukyu Islands archipelago of the western Pacific, just southwest of Japan. The island's proximity to mainland Japan and its airfields were crucial to Allied plans for an invasion on the heart of the Japanese empire. More than 16,000 American service members stormed the shores of Okinawa virtually unopposed by the defending Japanese forces. Thousands of other Sailors, Soldiers, and Marines waited in reserve aboard offshore sea vessels.
More people died during the Battle of Okinawa than all those killed during any other battle during the war. By the end of Japanese armed resistance in June 1945, casualties totaled more than 48,000 Americans, one quarter of who were killed in action. Japanese resistance was determined as seen by the loss of 103,000 soldiers out of a garrison of 120,000.
The valor displayed by American fighting men rivaled that at Iwo Jima where Admiral Chester Nimitz remarked, "Uncommon valor was a common virtue." Thirteen Medals of Honor were presented for actions on Okinawa, 11 of which were presented posthumously.
Colonel Tom L. Tyrrell, commanding officer of the 1st Marine Corps District and guest speaker at the luncheon, said the importance to recognize those who were part of the 82-day campaign was obvious.
"We don't recognize yours as the 'the greatest generation' without cause," he said. "The sacrifice of men like you, many new to the country you were sworn to defend, reaffirmed the standard that is our Corps."
The 1st Marine Division Association, N.Y. Chapter, hosts the Okinawa Luncheon every April at the 1st Marine Corps District headquarters.
Semper Fi Marines, soldiers, and sailors! Thank you for your selfless sacrifice for us...
I understand. Believe me, if I ever threw a dance, hopefully I'd have the good sense not to invite myself.
You're kidding, in the ARNG we did a 2 mile run.
Just finished reading that post on the "Donut Dollies". The thought that kept pounding my brain was . . .
Isn't that exactly what we are on this thread for?
Damn man, you got me thinking too early in the day!
A touch of home
in a combat zone
A smiling face
at a bleak firebase
The illusion of calm
in VIETNAM
I hope all the Donut Dollies and others who came to Vietnam to support the troops know how much those visits and "smiling faces" really meant to us.
WHOOPEE! You mean I can put aside the cotton lisle ones?!
I tried parachute silk and making my own, but they don't stretch and bagged a bit.
What charm you swabbies have!
Throw in a few packs of gum, sailor, and you can...have... several dances!...:)))
Caption: Cpl. Christian B. Williams, of Winter Haven,
Florida, load rounds into a magazine prior to
a recent 22d MEU (SOC) training exercise.
Williams is assigned to the Combined Arms
Anti-Tank platoon of BLT 2/6, the MEU's ground
combat element.
Photo by: Lance Cpl. Robert A. Sturkie
While your enjoying the Dance tomorrow, remember Cpl. Williams...a long way from home, and giving his all.
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War has come to our shores. It was committed on American soil. We have been able to live in Freedom only because of those who have fought in the past wars giving life, limb and all the sacrifices for us to live in Freedom and go about our day without fear. 
This is the Freeper version of the USO Canteen. Where soldiers could come and feel a small part of being at home. It is a place where you that have family in the military can post a thought to a loved one that might be able to read it far away from home. A place where we that support our military can help support them, post to them, fun graphics showing the price in America and our troops. Poems, quotes, cartoons, or articles of how America is behind our troops.
