Posted on 10/30/2002 3:12:06 AM PST by Snow Bunny
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Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split clouds - and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of - wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air. Up, up the long delirious, burning blue, I've topped the windswept heights with easy grace Where never lark, or even eagle flew - And, while with silent lifting mind I've trod The high unsurpassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand and touched the face of God.
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021011-N-9849W-001 Yokosuka, Japan (Oct. 21, 2002) -- New parents celebrate the arrival of their baby in the Maternal/Newborn Ward at Naval Hospital Yokosuka. The hospital has recently experienced a “baby boom,” nine months after the return of the forward deployed aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) battle group. Yokosuka Naval Hospital serves forward deployed fleet and family members throughout mainland Japan, South Korea, and Diego Garcia British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT). U.S. Navy photo Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class John E. Woods.
021028-N-0780F-001 Souda Bay, Crete, Greece (Oct. 28, 2002) -- The guided missile cruiser, USS Monterey (CG 61), departs Souda Bay after a brief port visit. Monterey is deployed as a part of the USS George Washington (CVN 73) Battle Group in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Modern U.S. Navy guided missile cruisers perform primarily in a Battle Force role. These ships are multi-mission surface combatants capable of supporting carrier battle groups, amphibious forces, or operate independently and as flagships of surface action groups. Due to their extensive combat capability, these ships have been designated as Battle Force Capable (BFC) units. The cruisers are equipped with Tomahawk cruise missiles giving them additional long-range strike mission capability. U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley.
021028-N-1955P-001 Pula, Croatia (Oct. 28, 2002) -- F/A-18 "Hornets" assigned to the "Rampagers" of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Three (VFA-83) make a dual runway take-off while conducting multinational operations in the region. VFA-83 is part of a detachment from Carrier Air Wing Seventeen (CVW-17) embarked aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) participating with the Croat Air Force in Joint Wings 2002. Joint Wings is a multinational exercise between the U.S. and the Croat Air Force designed to practice intelligence gathering. George Washington is homeported in Norfolk, Va., and is nearing the end of a scheduled six month deployment after completing combat missions in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Southern Watch. U.S. Navy photo by Capt. Dana Potts.
021028-N-1955P-002 Pula, Croatia (Oct. 28, 2002) -- An F-14B "Tomcat" assigned to the "Jolly Rogers" of Fighter Squadron One Zero Three (VF-103) flies in formation with a pair of MiG-21’s assigned to the Croat Air Force. VF-103 is part of a detachment from Carrier Air Wing Seventeen (CVW-17) embarked aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) participating with the Croat Air Force in Joint Wings 2002. Joint Wings is a multinational exercise between the U.S. and the Croat Air Force designed to practice intelligence gathering. George Washington is homeported in Norfolk, Va., and is nearing the end of a scheduled six month deployment after completing combat missions in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Southern Watch. U.S. Navy photo by Capt. Dana Potts.
021029-N-0000W-001 Yokosuka, Japan (Oct. 29, 2002) -- Navy Lt. Jacqueline Jones (center), Emergency Room General Medical Officer, provides trauma training to a team of Emergency Medical Technicians at U. S. Naval Hospital, Yokosuka, Japan. Dr. Jones was recently credited with saving the life of a local off-base resident who nearly drowned during a Jet Ski accident. Jones provided lifesaving CPR until local paramedics arrived on the scene. U.S. Navy photo by Tom Watanabe.
021028-N-9563N-501 At sea aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Oct. 28, 2002 -- Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Ryan Karlin from Denver, Colo., checks the results of the September 2002 advancement exam for his division personnel. Roosevelt is performing a pier-side fast cruise while preparing to complete a busy six-month overhaul period in the shipyards. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Phillip Nickerson, Jr.
Veterans Day is a celebration to honor America’s military personnel for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. Golden Corral and the Disabled American Veterans are joining forces nationwide for the second year in a row to honor our nation’s heroes with . . .
Every Golden Corral restaurant will offer a free dine-in dinner buffet to all veterans and active duty military personnel as our way of showing gratitude to all the men and women who serve and are willing to sacrifice their lives to protect ours.
This year, United States Army General Norman Schwarzkopf is supporting Military Appreciation Night though a public service announcement (PSA), which encourages all veterans and active duty military to participate and be recognized for their sacrifice and dedication to protecting our nation’s freedom.
“My greatest honor has been protecting this country’s freedom,” said General Norman Schwarzkopf in the PSA.
“This night is to thank the men and women of our military for their countless hours of service that often go unnoticed.”
On Veteran’s Day, Monday, November 11th, from 5-9 pm, all 400+ Golden Corral restaurants spanning 39 states will offer veterans and retired and active duty members of the U.S. military a free dine-in dinner buffet plus beverage. This offer is also extended to members of the U.S. Reserves and the National Guard. All that is required to receive the free dine-in buffet is that all honored military guests state their military status when coming through the ordering line the night of the event.
Again in 2002, a key aspect of the Military Appreciation Night local celebration will be the presence of members of the Disabled American Veterans organization in our restaurants throughout Veterans Day event. Our partnership with the DAV allows us an opportunity to provide them with local exposure for their specific needs in all communities where we have restaurants, and the DAV will be the beneficiary of any donations collected throughout the Military Appreciation event.
Click on our web site locator map to find the Golden Corral restaurant nearest you
Weather here is crappy as hell: chilly drizzle practically non-stop the past three days. Here's a pic of a deer from my mom and dad's place about 30 min southeast of Louisville, KY.
They have 33 acres of land and don't allow hunting and Dad even sets out salt blocks for them so they see deer a lot. Their dog must have been in the house when Mom was taking this pic otherwise he'd be chasing it. *LOL* Like a 125 lb Doberman is really gonna catch a deer of that size.
Everyone is doing ok here, have a great day everyone!
Perfect title. I honestly couldn't believe even dimocRats could be so cold and heartless. It was "party time". UNBELIEVABLE!!!
Alright folks, anyone know a place where I can host pics that I can actually USE? *grumbles at her other hosting site, tripod.ca closing*
THANK YOU MILITARY PERSONNEL, PAST AND PRESENT, AND YOUR FAMILIES FOR KEEPING AMERICA SAFE. YOU ARE AWESOME!!! A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO CANADIAN AND ISRAELI TROOPS FOR SUPPORTING FREEDOM. YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS DAILY.
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