USO Canteen FReeper Style....Submarines "Silent Service"....... June 1,2002

FRiends of the USO Canteen FReeper Style and Snow Bunny

[HiJinx]

Please pass Kudo's to Sam, and Beach_Babe...it's wonderful to know our young men and women are willing to serve.
We're all so proud of them...almost as if they were our own sons and daughters!

[Victoria Delsoul]

Good morning, Sam. Thank you! :-)

[SAMWolf]

Thank your SIL for his Service. And congrats on getting through Basic.

[SAMWolf]

I remember you telling us about your FIL.

I've been on both a German and US WWII sub(U-505 and USS Silversides).

My hat's off to your FIL, I could never have made it on a sub.

[Billie]

Hi, L.....
Wanted to post your photo here along with a bit of information, and let you know that I'll be putting the photo in a group along with some of the others I've received to include with the FR's Finest.

Retired US Army Chief Warrant Officer (CW4)

336th Assault Helicopter company, 13th Combat Aviation Battalion, 164th Group, 1st Aviation Brigade, Soc Trang AAF, Republic of South VietNam from Sept 69 to Sept 70.

TAC Officer at the US Army Primary Helicopter School, Ft. Wolters, TX 1970-73.

TAC Officer and UH-1 (Huey) Instructor Pilot at the US Army Aviation School, Ft. Rucker, AL 1973-77.

271st Assault Support Helicopter Company (CH-47 PIC, UH-1 Instructor Pilot, and border Check Pilot) at Camp Humphreys, South Korea 1977-78.

Instructor pilot at the US Army Aviation School at Ft. Rucker, Alabama, 1978-82, in OH-58A & C, and the CH-47B & C. Performed duties as an Aeroscout Instructor Pilot in the OH-58A and C, teaching the tactics and techniques emplyed by that aircraft in an Air Cavalry role.

B Troop, 11th Aviation Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Fulda, Germany 1982-85 (OH-58A & C Aeroscout and Night Vision Goggle Instructor Pilot)

D Company, 34 Support Battalion, 6th Calvary Brigade at Fort Hood, TX 1985-88. (Final assignment prior to retirement - Flight Operations Officer and CH-47C & D PIC)

Thank you SO MUCH for your service, ladtx!

[HiJinx]

Welcome Aboard, SolitaryMan!
Retirement is a kick, you're going to love it!

[SolitaryMan]

Thanks, looking forward (no matter how boring) to a life of leisure. Going to miss the camaraderie and the excitement of the service.

[Jen]

Great thread today, Bunny! I learned a lot from your intro. Cool pix too. Hope you are having a good day, dear FRiend, Jen

[daisyscarlett]

This thread made me think of you Severa, you being the wife of a submariner. And how you shared some of your experiences while he was away last time. Hope you and your boys and hubby are all doing well.

Billie, hope Severa has sent a picture of her hubby for you to include in FReepers finest the next time you update....

[SassyMom]

Good morning, Jen! How is the studying going? Are you getting smarter by the minute????? :) I hope you have a great day, my friend!

[sleavelessinseattle]

GUNS THANK YOU!!! I'm too tall for subs but I have much respect for these mental warriors...GREAT DAY in the CANTEEN!!!! No time for Chocolate or flavorings...Whole milk short latte's no foam for everyone & make em a triple...when the ocean is trying to kill you every second...PAY ATTENTION!!!!

[daisyscarlett]

Is it time for lunch yet?

Guess we will have submarine sandwiches today...(Groan...too corny?).

Thanks to all who serve on subs. My neighbor is on a sub so I have first hand knowledge of the particular sacrifices they and their families make for our Country.

[sleavelessinseattle]

Good Morning Snow Bunny! Heart Brick & Breaker! Sounds like Bric a Brac...What a great layout!!! Imagine watching a head of lettuce disappearing into your kitchen and knowing that its the last one you can eat for months and months and trusting the cook to use every leaf because he KNOWS the crew is counting on him to make meals as good as they can be with no fresh supplies for months and months...ANY Idiot can be a captain(fired for effect only,SIRS)...I want to talk to a cook on a Nuke!!!

[Jen]

Good morning, Larry! Good to see you this morning. What were you doing up so late?

[Billie]

I don't have a pic of Severa's husband, and would love to include it. I think I have 5 pics on hold, and usually the groups are at least 8 or 9 photos. Thanks, daisy - again it's so nice to see you back after being gone 3 WEEKS!

[SassyMom]

Hey Daisy, I think this is a great lunch for today. I love Submarine Sandwiches! YUMMY!!!!!!!

[Jen]

Hey, T-Bob, cool sub pix. I didn't know that about the broom, in fact, didn't even notice it until you mentioned it. I love all the trivia and tid-bits of info I learn in the Canteen from everyone's posts. Good morning! Jen

[Jen]

Breakfast is yummy. Could I please have strawberries and blueberries for my French toast?

[COB1]

I'M BACK, FINALLY!

WOW!
What a thread to come back to!
I get panicky in a crowded elevator!
Being in a submarine during battle is the worst possible scenario for me.
I'd take a bayonet charge by a thousand enemy any day!
My hat's definitely off to you guys!
God bless you for your service.

[SAMWolf]

I hope the "subs" are the spicy Italian type with extra vinegar and oil!