USO Canteen FReeper FRiday.......June 21,2002

FRiends of the USO Canteen FReeper Style and Snow Bunny

[Snow Bunny]

We are honored to introduce to you
G'nad

...."My mom always said she wasn't surprised I wanted to be a Marine...I still love scars and bruises...I acquired quite a collection over the years...

Newly commissioned, boot 2ndLt g'nad......

1stLt and Mrs. g'nad headed for the Marine Corps Birthday Ball. She's my best friend...my reality check...God has blessed me with her.

Above and Below...Desert Storm, cleaned up afterwards ... somewhere in Kuwait.......

Reunion with Mrs. g'nad, this photo ran in the OkiMar Edition of Stars and Stripes.......

On the range at 29 Palms with a buddy, our custom rifles, and M-14s...Life is good!.......

Winter warfare training with some of my Marines at the Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, CA. I'm the one standing far left. This was with 2d Marine Regiment... my best time, and my best Marines.......

The family as of Nov '01. Rebecca, Mrs. g'nad, Jake and me on the beach at Emerald Isle, NC.

I knew I wanted to be a Marine since I was three-years-old. I signed my Delayed Entry Program papers in Oct of my senior year, but in December the Officer Selection Officer (OSO) asked me if I wanted to try for an NROTC Scholarship. I never had any intention of being an officer, and my family was too poor for me to even consider college. I was accepted and attended Iowa State University and OCS, and was commissioned. I owe the Marine Corps a great debt.

. Still on active duty as a Major at Headquarters Marine Corps...my first desk job, and it's killin' me...

Been a lot of places, seen a lot of things... some bad, some good. But I have always served with the finest of men, Marines.

I trust in Jesus as my Lord and Savior...I believe in Duty, Honor, Sacrifice, Integrity...

I believe that there is no substitute for hard work... that pain is a good thing...if no one's shooting at you, there is nothing to stress about...oh yes, and beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy...

Die first, then quit.......

G'nad

Thank you G’nad for serving our country and for sharing with us here at the FReeper USO Canteen. It is an honor and blessing to know you.

[MistyCA]

I think I am going to get some sleep, Jen! I have a lot to do tomorrow! :)

[MistyCA]

LOL! :) Ok LOL!

[Jen]

Well... I suppose I shouldn't be jealous since I was dancing with RA when he walked in the room and saw you! hahahahaha

[Pippin]

You Have Freep Mail :0)

[MistyCA]

Yeah! Remember that! :)

[Jen]

OK, nite nite. I'm glad I don't have a dang thing to do today (Saturday)! See ya later.

[RadioAstronomer]

Good night! Sleep well! :-)

[RadioAstronomer]

:-)

[larryjohnson]

Good mornin & good grief yall still up? 1200 comments!

[RadioAstronomer]

Hey don't forget me!!!

[Light Speed]

Speaking of [Mass drivers] We had a huge vault with a rail car to move finished vessels into the oven to heat them and stress relieve.
A guy named "Umish"[Yes if this happened today he might have been veiwed as a terrorist or something]...turned on 24 gas burners and lowered the door half way.
God only knows why..he stopped to talk with someone for a while..then walked over to light the pilots...
KAAA BOOOOM!...
People 30 ft away were face planted onto the concrete like some Linebacker blitzing a rookie QB.
I'm not sure if there are any Muslims in the space program..but this guy was certainly trying to be first to the moon for Allah.
He tells us stories about India and Tigers...I think the Tigers were scared $%$@%&$$ of him...I know I am!

[RadioAstronomer]

OMG LOL! Actually I hope no one was hurt!

[MistyCA]

As reluctant as I am, Goodnight, all! :)))

[Jen]

Hey LJ! Yep, the owls are still here. hahahaha I slept most of the day, so I wasn't sleepy tonight. We've been having a great party.

[RadioAstronomer]

You take care also. :-) have a wonderful day.

[Jen]

You still up Balmer girl?

[Pippin]

You have mail

[RadioAstronomer]

Thanks! We sure had fun tonight! :-)

[Jen]

My honey thinks you have nice legs. Good thing I am very secure or I wouldn't have told you that! hahahaha

[Jen]

What time do you get off work?