A view of left interior view showing (left to right) a cot with sleeping bag, the M1943 OD service blouse for nurses and WAC officers, an issue manual on X-ray techniques and equipment, a fountain pen, a writing book, glasses, a "Returning to Civilian Life" booklet, a copy of the Stars and Stripes newspaper, a July 1942 issue of National Geographic magazine, a small sized 48 star US flag, a women's M1943 field jacket with Red Cross brassard, an M1 helmet with an M1941 "jeep" cap, bar of soap, and mess kit inside the helmet.
To Joe: "The Canteen is a place I look forward to coming to. And yes, it is that Cottage down a road for a weary veteran or a weary in spirit soldier."<----Very well said. I just discovered the poetry link yesterday, Joe, USMC, so it's nice to know that is another place on FR that you enjoy. (Did you see the Eagle's Wings song posted there yesterday? Coteblanche posted it there because CB likes the poetry thread also - and liked that Eagle song).
All of you dear ones in our military are in God's care and He will carry you - just as you are carrying us in our national defense.
Hugs to each letter writer! And a thank you from this American to those serving our country especially at this time - and to those who have served.
What a country! What heroes! God bless you and keep you and bring you home safely real soon!