USO Canteen FReeper Style....Military Bands in War and Peace....June 18,2002

Various graphic sites and presented by AFVetGal and Snow Bunny

[lodwick]

If his marriage to Hanoi Jane wasn't enough to prove his worthlessness, the scum-sucking bottom feeder has done it with these remarks.

Go to your room and SHUT UP, teddie.

[HiJinx]

Thank you for your service!
Too many people look upon military bandsmen as wimps...nothing could be further from the truth!
Don't hesitate to drop by the Canteen whenever you can, we're here 24/7 for folks just like you!!

[aomagrat]

USS Arizona's Last Band - November 22, 1941

[headsonpikes]

Check out the new stuff in Tonk's link in #45.

It won't hurt you to look. ;^)

[aomagrat]

The entire USS ARIZONA Band, while at battle stations passing ammunition under gun turret number one, was killed in the attack.

[redhead]

DROOL!!!

[redhead]

Morning, morning...cloudy and warmish today. Probably going to breed a storm. Little or no news in the land of Kolacky and sauerkraut, oompah bands and polka parties.

Official bird report: Quiet this morning. The chicks are getting stronger every day, and more demanding. Mom and Dad are busier than ever now.

[tomkow6]

You got Kolacky? Homemade?

[Victoria Delsoul]

Good morning, everyone! Wonderful thread, Bunny.

Just what we need.

~Glenn Miller~American Patrol

[Mama_Bear]

Thank you Bunny and Jen for this thread and COB for posting that picture and the Marine Corps Hymn. It has brought to mind the many times our family went to Marine Barracks at Eighth and Eye in DC, when my dad was stationed in Washington, to watch "The President's Own" - the Marine Corps Band, the Drum and Bugle Corps and the Drill Team perform. They performed for the Commandant every Friday. I don't know if they still do now, but The Drum and Bugle Corps used to play every Thursday evening at the Statue of Iwo Jima.

Our next door neighbor played the bugle in the Drum and Bugle Corps and told us that they would all ride standing up in the bus to the parade field before performing so as not to ruin the crease in their pants. These men were spit-shinned and polished to perfection and the music they played would give you chills.

I remember being amazed to hear that one evening a Marine was accidentally stabbed in the back with a bayonet during the Drill Team performance. He continued through the rest of the performance. No one knew he had been badly injured until after the routine was over. I was told, "a Marine does not fall".

The United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps are known as "The Commandant's Own". This picture is linked to their website where there are more photos.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Thanks Tom. I love chocolates.

When the Saints Go Marching In

[Victoria Delsoul]

Hi Cob! Hope to see you later.

Have a great day, too.

The Army Hymn

[ST.LOUIE1]

Thanks for the 'treat, Cobby.

Have a safe and wonderful day.

[tomkow6]

Let me see now, where you one of those with 2 x 4 last night? Or did you have the bow & arrow?

[Victoria Delsoul]

The 2x4 of course, LOL.

[SAMWolf]

Morning. Thanks for the Caissons Go Rolling along.

[Victoria Delsoul]

There is new information posted regarding what items to send the military in CARE Packages.

Thanks Tonk!

~LeAnn Rimes~ God Bless America

[Victoria Delsoul]

You're very welcome. Good to see you Sam.

[tomkow6]

Morning, Sam!

[Victoria Delsoul]

Thanks so much for the lovely flowers, Tonk.

~Oak Ridge Boys~ American Made