USO Canteen FReeper Style....FReeper FRiday ....GATOR NAVY ......August 23,2002

FRiends of the USO Canteen FReeper Style and Snow Bunny

[Snow Bunny]

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If you know a Veteran, someone in your family,
friend of the family, neighbor, who served their
country, take a brief moment of your day to thank them.
Thank them for the sacrifice they made
for the better good of their country.

We at Free Republic, and the USO Canteen FReeper Style,
are thankful for every service member
in our military, who has served our great nation.

So, to the men and women who answered the call,
in both times of war and peace, thank you.

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Message from Snow Bunny to all those who visit the Canteen.

This is how I think of the USO Canteen Freeper Style.
It is like a cottage down a road,
a place where a weary veteran can spend the night.

Since it opened, it is magical how so many
Freepers who post here, feel it too.
It has been so dear how the Freepers
kept making it a cottage - a home-type of place
that had a huge living room
for them to visit in and a dance floor, a library, etc.

Many Veterans have written to me,
saying that the Canteen is like home
to them for the first time since they served.

This is your Canteen -
a respite from our busy
and sometimes troubling world.
Make yourself at home.

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The USO Canteen Honors FReepers
who have served, or are now serving their country.

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You may have a loved one who has served in the past.
We at the FReeper USO Canteen would like to honor each and every one.

Thank You GATOR NAVY for Serving our Country

Because 5 of 6 ships I have been on have been amphibious ships,
or "gators".

Also, my job is navigation, or a 'gator.

I am a Chief Petty Officer and just went
over 20 years service this March.

My ships have been :
USS CROMMELIN (FFG-37) plankowner
USS BRISTOL COUNTY (LST-1198)
USS ST LOUIS (LKA-116)
USS SAN BERNARDINO (LST-1189) decomm crew
USS DUBUQUE (LPD-8)
USS JUNEAU (LPD-10)

I have been stationed in Japan since 1990.
I am currently on shore duty near Tokyo,Japan/

Prior to this tour all my Japan time was in Sasebo, on Kyushu.

I have been happily married for over 9 years to my lovely wife Atsuko.

We have two sons, Takezo, age 7, and Shuzo, age 5.

Here is my son Takezo

Here is my son Shuzo

Although I read FR daily, I don't usually log on unless I want to
reply to a thread. But I will always get back to you (ask Snow Bunny)
sooner or later if you send something my way.

[onedoug]

Gator Navy...

USS OGDEN LPD 5...Army armored cavalry transported aboard, Operation Bold Mariner, Quang Ngai Province RVN Feb 1969

TFTF, and always "Welcome Home", OBM Brother....

[Kathy in Alaska]

Mornin' faithful protector of the skies over the Canteen. Thanks to Otto and Luke too.

[tomkow6]

If I remember correctly, YOU stood me up at the last minute for the Beach Party!

I'll get back to you about the Rodeo.

Now, I'm taking a nap!

zzzz........zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...............zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz........zzzzzzzzz

[Kathy in Alaska]

Morning, piasa. Great links and I like the Clydesdales.

[Pippin]

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!

I DID NOT stand you UP!

[Aeronaut]

Good day to you Kathy.

[GATOR NAVY]

Nice talking to all of you, but it's after 0300 Saturday morning my time and I need to hit the rack. Thanks again to all of you at the Canteen.

[kneezles]

See ya later Gator, Thanks again!!!

[Mr_Magoo]

May God Bless you for your service to our Country.

[Mr_Magoo]

Gotta go to work. See everyone later tonight.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks Mr_M for the Kaydet history. Have a good QA work day.

[Kathy in Alaska]

WOW!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good afternoon, CS.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Powerful words, Nan. Thank you so much.

[Pippin]

Good afternoon/Morning, Kathy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Ninilchik Alaska - Ninilchik is located in Kenai Peninsula Borough near Cook Inlet. Ninilchik extends from the state recreation area in the north to Deep Creek in the south. The original Ninilchik Village is reached by a side road from Mile 135.1 off the Sterling Hwy. The town is famous for fresh and salt water fishing. Several fairs and derbys promote fishing from Memorial Day to Labor Day. There is a Russian Orthodox Church nearby and the town is well-known for clamming.

Ninilchik Airport serves Ninilchik and is owned by St Of Ak Dot Pf Central Reg. The gravel runway extends for 2400 feet. The facility is at an elevation of 276 feet at a distance of about 3 miles from Ninilchik.

[SAMWolf]

Thank you Nan. I never heard that quote from Bradley. It applies even more today.

[SAMWolf]

Thanks Mr_Magoo.

[SAMWolf]

President Bush receives a salute as he boards Air Force One Friday, Aug. 23, 2002, in Portland, Oregon.

Sailors and officers aboard the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln are seen against Hong Kong's skyline Friday, Aug. 23, 2002. The USS Abraham Lincoln is here for a port call to give its sailors some rest and relaxation. The American government would not say where the carrier was heading next. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

An aviation machinist carries out maintenance tasks on one of the fighter planes aboard the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in Hong Kong Friday, Aug. 23, 2002. The USS Abraham Lincoln is here for a port call to give its sailors some rest and relaxation.

A sailor walks past the head of a F/A-18 Hornet with an eagle design in memory of the firefighters, police officers, military personnel and civilian who lost their lives on Sept. 11, aboard the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in Hong Kong on Friday, Aug. 23, 2002.

The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is in Hong Kong Friday, Aug. 23, 2002, for a port call to give its sailors some rest and relaxation.

U.S. engineers stand on an F-18 warplane on board the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln upon its arrival to Hong Kong August 23, 2002. U.S. President George W. Bush has said he supports "regime change" in Iraq, which allegedly supports terrorism, and that he will weigh all options, including military force. The debate over Bush's plans for Iraq has heated up this month, but U.S. officials continue to say the president does not have any war plans on his desk. REUTERS/Kin Cheung

Fighter planes line up aboard the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in Hong Kong Friday, Aug. 23, 2002.

An F-18 fighter jet lands on the U.S. aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln during an exercise in the East China Sea, August 19, 2002. The nuclear-powered carrier left Sasebo port on Japan's southwestern island of Kyushu on Monday after a four-day stopover. REUTERS/Toshiyuki Aizawa

An F-18 fighter jet takes off from the U.S. aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln during an exercise in the East China Sea, August 19, 2002. The nuclear-powered carrier left Sasebo port on Japan's southwestern island of Kyushu on Monday after a four-day stopover. REUTERS/Toshiyuki Aizawa

[tomkow6]

Some VERY impressive pictures! Thanks, Sam!