USO Canteen FReeper Style....FReeper FRiday....July 5,2002

FRiends of the USO Canteen FReeper Style and Snow Bunny

[Snow Bunny]

I joined the USAF in July of 1973. I went to Lackland AFB, Texas for training.

The Gang .......and Writing Home

I was the oldest recruit in my basic training class.

We graduated the last week of August 1973.
I was 23 years old and they made me dorm chief. (HBSIC, Head baby sitter in charge).

After Basic Training I went to Technical School at Goodfellow AFB, (San Angelo) Texas.

I was trained as a printer systems operator.

I went home in December 1973 and got married.

My first duty station was Karamursel, CDI Turkey.
In addition to my job I did a little of this. I'm the one on the right.

Mr. & Mrs. Militiaman7 at Air Force ball 1975.

Turkey was great, We had a lot of things to do.
Including touring Turkey, shopping in the bazaar in Istanbul.

In January 1976 my son ELMALO was born in Adana, Turkey (Incirlik CDI).

After Turkey I was assigned to Iraklion AS, Crete, Greece. Smack dab in the middle of the beautiful Mediterranean Sea. We toured Greece and most of Europe while stationed there.

My next assignment was Offutt AFB, Nebraska. where I was crossed trained as a USAF Weather Observer. Here I am briefing the SAC Commander.

After Nebraska I was sent to Elmendorf AFB, Alaska as a printer system operator. I don't need to tell what an experience Alaska was. Hunting, Fishing and watching the Northern Lights at 30 below zero.

While in AK my two daughters where born.

From Alaska I was sent to school at Fort Mead, Maryland (NSA) and on to Misawa AB, Japan.

Next it was a trip to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We was assigned to K.I. Sawyer AFB as a training manager. I got my first issue of BDU's here they were Army hand me downs. The AF didn't have them available yet.

I worked in the Security Police shop and also maintenance for B-52 and KC-135 Tankers.

Also at KI our foster daughter Marty joined the family.

My next duty was Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio. I was the training manager for the Civil Engineer Squadron. We were on mobility status at Wright-Pat and did stuff like building an AF base from scratch out in the boonies.

We could go anywhere in the world with 9 hours notice build a AF base with runway, hospital, BX, housing, chow hall, everything to sustain a combat unit. My other part time jobs were Load Master for the C-5A and Snow Removal in the Winter time (Fun, Fun, Fun).

Back to Misawa next for two years then a Medivac flight to the USAF Regional Hospital at Travis AFB, California for 7 months then a final assignment at McDill AFB, Florida as a training manager for the F15 Squadron.

I retired from the USAF in August of 1993, Time served 20 years and 12 days.

I am now a DAV and a FREEPER ,
with four kids, 10 grandkids with number 11 due in November.

After lurking for about a year I joined FR in October 1998.

I have attended most of the major FR Rallies and functions in the DC area
and spent lots of hours doing the walk in front of the White House with
the DC Chapter. Also I have led several FREEPS in the SW Virginia area.

(With Bob Dornan at the Patriots Rally, April 20, 2002)

I am extremely grateful to be an American citizen.
I am proud of my service in the US Military.
I have been honored to serve with my fellow vets.

Thank you Militiaman7 for
serving our country.

[Cap'n Crunch]

Kursk? Somebody say Kursk?

Those battles on the eastern front were really something weren't they?

And a "Well Done!" to Militiaman7.

[Pippin]

Howdy, HiJinx! Good to see you! How are you doing?

[Snow Bunny]

Hi Sassy, I am so glad you ohad a great time. I knew you would, gosh Colorado is such a beautiful place and then to be with your family too. Perfect.

It is so good to hear from you Sassy girl....((((( hug ))))

[4TheFlag]

Hey there P! Hope you didn't get into the hail on your way into town...those raindrops sure sounded nasty on the phone on Your windshield.

I'm so glad you all are finally getting some much needed rain, now if You have any left over....NORTH please;)

Here Ya go, Your favorites!!

5 more to be delivered PERSONALLY soon.......

[4TheFlag]

God willing, these fires won't kill anymore people, and next year they'll be a dim memory.

AMEN Brother, AMEN.....

[Pippin]

Good Evening, Snow! Good to see you! How was your day? I missed you yesterday. Did you and Fall Guy have a great 4th of July?

[Snow Bunny]

Hi Militiaman7, thank you again so much.It is so special when a Veteran shares like this, our troops love it on FReeper Friday, it means a lot to them too.

A Big thank you.

[Snow Bunny]

Hi Clara, good to see you. Yes, it was wonderful, we had a very special 4th, with music and fireworks a picnic in the park.

[Snow Bunny]

Hi Victoria, I love that graphic, you find such neat things.Good to see you my friend.

[Pippin]

That's great! Sounds like a lot of fun. Wish I was there.

[HiJinx]

Howdy, ClaraSuzanne! We're doing fine.
It's still dry, the Monsoon haven't started, yet.
When they do, the weather forecast never changes...
"Widely scattered afternoon and evening Thunderstorms, mainly in the mountains and foothills...highs in the upper 90s, lows in the mid-70s..."
Shoot, even I can be a weatherman when that's all you have to say!!!

[Snow Bunny]

Hi Nightshift, I was gone most of the day July4th, and wanted to say HI.

It is so nice to meet you. Welcome to the FReeper USO Canteen Nightshift.

Thank you for serving our country . God bless you .

[Pippin]

Phew! You be careful! That don't sound like too much fun.

[Snow Bunny]

Hi Jinxie, I am so glad to see you.

[Snow Bunny]

ROTFLMAO

That is hilarious I love it Jen. hahahahhahaaa

I am addicted too heh heh....

[Snow Bunny]

Hi Linda, this is fabulous!!!! I love your post Linda. Thank you so much. That is so interesting about the Kursak Battle and then the History too. Love it.

Good to see you.

[Snow Bunny]

Hi Misty, I hope you had a great day. I had a dream last night about your boxes and how they all got up and marched into a big truck....it was about 10 trucks....It was funny because they all were like people...ROTFL.....then as the truck in front pulled out....the driver turned back and

.

It was BEAMER.....LOL....and he waved at you and I standing there.

OH well I had a lot of sun yesterday. hahahahaha

[Snow Bunny]

Hi Starman!!!! I have missed you !

I want to show you my Starman dress. Victoria gave it to me awhile back and I waited for just the right occassion to wear it...heh heh....It is my Victoria Starman dress....tah dah.....see the Saturn circle around it....

So good to see you Starman.

[Snow Bunny]

Hi D1, I love that flag, may I post it in the morning with the Pledge with it? It is so neat!!! I love the things you do so much.

[Snow Bunny]

Hi Cote, so good to see you. Thank you BIG Time!