USO Canteen FReeper Style ~ Military Valentines Day Project Thread 2 ~ January 22 2003

68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub and FRiends of the Canteen

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

The original idea about organizing a Canteen project to mail packages
to the military belongs to MoJo2001
What started out with a simple FReep mail to several people quickly became a hit.
My 2 cents was to suggest that we get this project underway
in time to get these packages to the military by Valentines Day.
I think there are many different ways to do this.
Our goal is get get packages and/or cards, letters and e-mails to the military
so thay do not feel alone or forgotten on Valentines Day.
If you have not been to the USO Canteen Post Office recently there are new links and info there.
Info on what to include in Care Packages, snail mail postcards, new e-mail links, phone cards, etc.
Several FReepers have obtained snail mail addresses for active duty military.
Some of you have family and friends serving right now.
As you can tell this project can go in many different directions.
Some of you may want to "team" up with others to send one big package.
Others may want to do this by themselves.
Some may just want to e-mail or snail mail Valentines messages.
What is needed now is to post approved snail mail addresses of military bases and/or individuals.
I propose that each Wed between now and Valentines Day the thread be used to update info and ideas.
So to qoute a great patriot of 9/11 "LETS ROLL" and get this project underway!

THREAD ONE

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"This is from me to those that have not written yet, please write, use it,
tell about your family, your hobbies, how the weather is, what are you planning for the holidays.
Tell a funny thing that happened, send a joke anything. Tell about your pets and kids.
We miss home and it means a lot to hear from everyone."

From a US Marine's e-mail

Please Thank someone in the military for ensuring our Freedom.
Take a moment and Thank a Service Man or Woman.
Just Click on the graphic to SEND an e-mail.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Please post any info and/or addresses you have for the
Military Valentines Day Project

CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT:
Showing support AND boosting the morale of our military
and our allies military AND the family members of the above.
AND Honoring those who have served before.

[tomkow6]

Good morning, Tonk! Good morning, Canteen Crew! Good morning, EVERYBODY!

Good Morning, TROOPS!

[tomkow6]

Today's FEEBLE attempt at humor:


When I went to lunch today, I noticed an old
lady sitting on a park bench sobbing her eyes out. I
stopped and asked her what was wrong. She said, "I
have a 22 year old husband at home. He makes love to
me every morning and then gets up and makes me
pancakes, sausage, fresh fruit and freshly ground
coffee." I said, "Well, then why are you crying?"

She said, "He makes me homemade soup for lunch and
my favorite brownies and then makes love to me for
half the afternoon." I said, "Well, why are you
crying?" She said, "For dinner he makes me a gourmet
meal with wine and my favorite dessert and then
makes love to me until 2:00 a.m. I said, "Well, why
in the world would you be crying?"

She said, "I can't remember where I live!"

[tomkow6]

Chicagoland Weather
Current Conditions:
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Last update Wed 22 Jan 2003 4:56 AM CST.

Partly Cloudy
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Barometer: 30.29 inches and Falling

Today's Forecast Wed 22 Jan 2003 03:02 AM CST
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Low -2°F
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[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Good Morning Brother!

[Radix]

Hello All!

[tomkow6]

Hey, Bro! Hope you're WARM up there!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

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[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Morning Brother!

[Fiddlstix]

Good Morning Everybody.

You Know The Drill
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Coffee & Donuts J

[Aeronaut]

Good morning Tonk and all.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Visit this Thread by strick68 for more addresses

OPERATION INFINITE FREEP: Send a letter or care package to our troops in Kuwait!

[tomkow6]

Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Va. (Dec. 2, 2002) -- Lt. Cmdr. Tom Robson is the Officer-in Charge of the Landing Signals Officer (LSO) school based at NAS Oceana. The F/A-18 pilot from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., is responsible for teaching Naval Officers the procedures of the LSO aboard aircraft carriers. Students learn through the aid of a virtual reality trainer that simulates an aircraft carrier at sea in a variety of weather and lighting conditions. LSOs help guide aircraft aboard by using visual and audible systems. The two-week course qualifies approximately 140 students a year. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Chris Desmond.

[tomkow6]

At sea aboard USS Saipan (LHA 2) Jan. 20, 2003 -- Fire Controlman Petty Officer 3rd Class Brian Lewis from Pittsburgh, Pa., prepares a Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) for upload into the guided missile's launching system. The RAM missile has been fired in over 150 flight tests to date, resulting in a success rate of over 95 percent. This extremely high reliability is the culmination of years of development, testing, and design improvements. Saipan is deployed with Amphibious Task Force West (ATF-W) in support of the Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Kyle T. Voigt.

[tomkow6]

At sea aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Jan. 19, 2003 -- LAV's (Light Armored Vehicles) are among the vehicles transportable from ship to shore aboard an LCAC (Landing Craft Air Cushion) well deck such as this one carried aboard USS Bonhomme Richard. The LAVs' primary function is to reach and engage any threat and the effective use of firepower to defeat soft and armored targets on any battlefield. Bonhomme Richard and Amphibious Task Force West (ATF-W) are deployed in support Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy Photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Apprentice Christian Hansen.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Visit this Thread by snippy about it

TRIBUTE TO THE USS TARAWA (LHA-1)& FReeper Brian Wells

"FReeper bkwells has graciously agreed to share the ship's address with us so we can offer our support to the troops.
Here is the address along with portions of the emails I've received from Brian"
(Senior Chief Petty Officer Brian Wells)

"We would love some care packages out here! That is really cool of you folks to do this!"
My address on the ship is:

AGCS(AW/SW) Brian Wells
USS TARAWA (LHA-1)
OA Div Box 11
FPO AP 96622-1600

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

From the men in the Military and the Canteen

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Todays transportation for you and the Girlz.

[tomkow6]

At sea aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Jan. 19, 2003 -- Postal Clerk 3rd Class Geraldine Hood from Shreveport, La., checks the weight of a customers outgoing mail in the Post Office. Nimitz is currently undergoing a Composite Unit Training Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of San Diego, Calif. A COMPTUEX is an exercise designed to forge a battle group into a cohesive fighting force. When successfully completed, the COMPTUEX qualifies the carrier battle group for open ocean operations. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Tiffini M. Jones.