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USO Canteen FReeper Style ~ Guest Military Chaplain Service and Sunday Liberty ~ August 3 2003
Guest Military Chaplin and FRiends of the Canteen
Posted on 08/03/2003 3:40:48 AM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
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Today's Spiritual Journey takes us to:Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California Click the pic to visit MCAS Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and the 3d Marine Aircraft Wing are dedicated to supporting West Coast Marine aviation missions, Marine Aircraft Group 46, and other Naval aviation support units as designated by the Commandant of the Marine Corps in coordination with the Chief of Naval Operations. This is done through the combined efforts of more than 11,000 servicemembers doing jobs that range from cooks and mechanics to air traffic controllers and photographers. Regardless of job description, each Marine is an essential piece in the what makes up Miramar and keeps the 3d Marine Aircraft Wing combat-ready. Miramar's location is strategically and logistically advantageous because of the proximity to deploying Navy ships, supported ground combat troops and aviation training areas over the ocean and in the desert. Together with Camp Pendleton and the local Navy installations, San Diego boasts the largest concentration of Naval forces in the world. Home of The Third Marine Aircraft Wing ![Third Marine Aircraft Wing](http://www.miramar.usmc.mil/newmiramar/3dmaw/images/3dmawlogo.jpg) click the pic to visit the 3d MAW
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More than 150 years ago, MCAS Miramar was part of an enormous ranchero owned by Don Santiago Anguello, the former Mexican Army commandante of San Diegos presidio. In 1846, the United States declared war on Mexico and eventually annexed the territories of California and New Mexico. Miramars military roots started in 1917, when the Army purchased the Miramar area and established Camp Kearny. Construction costs totaled $1.25 million, but few permanent structures were built. Most of Camp Kearnys soldiers lived in tents, as more than 65,000 men trooped through the camp on their way to World War I battlegrounds. After the war, the camp was used as a demobilization center, and in 1920, it ceased to function as a military base and languished for 12 years. The Navys occupation of the area began in earnest in 1932, when the largest aircraft in the world came to Camp Kearny. A mooring mast was built at the camp for the dirigibles USS Akron and USS Macon. Both aircraft crashed as sea, and within only a few years, Camp Kearny was quiet once again. The Navy retained control of the area for several years but did not actively employ its services. When World War II began in Europe, the U.S. military began a precautionary buildup. Runways were constructed at the camp in 1940 and were put to heavy use when America entered the war in 1941. During the 1940s, both the Navy and the Marine Corps occupied Miramar. After World War II, all military facilities were combined and the base was redesignated Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. This lasted just 13 months, however, when the Marines moved to El Toro in 1947. Miramar was then redesignated a Naval Auxiliary Air Station. Only half of Miramars facilities were put to use, and the station literally began to deteriorate. Many buildings were sold as scrap during this period. Throughout its already illustrious history, Miramar had prepared and supported carrier groups and squadrons during World War II and the Korean War, but it was during the Vietnam War that Miramar met its greatest challenge to train fighter air crews in air combat maneuvering and fleet air defense. This mission was accomplished through the creation of Top Gun, a graduated-level training school for fighter air crews. The school garnered fame throughout the military for its success. The movie Top Gun starring Tom Cruise, with portions of the movie filmed aboard the air station, brought worldwide fame to Fightertown, USA. In 1993, a Base Realignment and Closure committee decision recommended that Naval Air Station Miramar be redesignated as a Marine Corps Air Station. The realignment involved relocating all Navys F-14 Tomcat and E-2 Hawkeye squadrons. Top Gun and the last F-14 squadron left the air station in 1996 to make way for Marines from MCAS El Toro and Marine Corps Air Facility Tustin. The first Marine squadrons, support units and their F/A-18 Hornets began making the move from MCAS El Toro in August 1994. On Oct. 1, 1997, Miramar once again became a Marine Corps Air Station as the Marines landed back home after a 50-year absence. The final chapter in the transition process was etched July 2, 1999, with the closing ceremony for MCAS El Toro and MCAF Tustin. This historic event marked an end to a 52-year presence in Orange County and signified the final step in a move that spanned nearly five years. With the move complete, all of Miramars fixed-wing F/A-18 and KC-130 Hercules squadrons, as well as its CH-46E Sea Knight and CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters, are in place. Additionally, the support commands Marine Wing Support Group 37 and Marine Air Control Group 38 have been established. These achievements, combined with the near completion of approximately $400 million in construction, means that MCAS Miramar has taken its long-awaited, rightful place as the home of the Marine Corps West Coast air power. The air station covers more than 23,000 acres
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Build Wisely, Dont Ever Give-up! A carpenter was ready to retire and told his employer. The housing contractor was sorry to see him go and asked if he would build just one more house as a personal favor. The carpenter reluctantly agreed, and in time it was evident his heart wasnt in his work. He resorted to sloppy workmanship, using short cuts, and even inferior materials. When he completed the house, his boss handed him the keys. This is your new house, he said, Its my humble gift to you for all your hard work over the years! Surprised and shamefully so, the carpenter thought, if he had only known, he would have done such a better job. Now hes stuck with a shoddy house of his own making. So it is with some of us. We build our lives haphazardly, willing to put less than our best. Then in shock we look at our poorly constructed situation finding ourselves living in a house we have built with our own two hands. If only we had realized it, we could have done such a better job. Were all carpenters in a way. Each day of our lives we hammer a nail, place a board, or erect a wall. Dont be distracted! We must continue to build wisely; our life is the only house we will ever personally build. Even if we live it for only one day, each day deserves to be lived graciously and with dignity. Our life today is the result of our attitude and past decisions. Our life tomorrow will be the result of our attitude and the choices we make today. Dont give-up on yourself; continue to build your life wisely! |
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To: tomkow6; LindaSOG; All
Breaking news off Hareetz wire reporting that IDF busted three dudes connect to that terror attack in Israel that shot and wounded that Israeli mom and her child
ALRIGHT RACK IDF
441
posted on
08/03/2003 9:52:48 PM PDT
by
SevenofNine
(Not everybody in it for truth, justice, and the American way=Det Lennie Briscoe)
To: SevenofNine
I LOVE the IDF!!! Thanks again, for your updates!
442
posted on
08/03/2003 9:53:30 PM PDT
by
Brad’s Gramma
(fREE rEPUBLIC iS nOT aDDICTIVE, fREE rEPUBLIC iS nOT aDDICTIVE, fREE rEPUBLIC iS nOT aDDICTIVE, fREE)
To: Brad's Gramma
So do you!!
443
posted on
08/03/2003 9:55:14 PM PDT
by
M0sby
(Proud Marine Corp's Wife!)
To: SevenofNine
Good Evening!
Thanks again for your daily international news updates in the Canteen!
To: M0sby
MAIL
MAIL
MAIL
MAIL
MAIL
MAIL
445
posted on
08/03/2003 10:00:26 PM PDT
by
Brad’s Gramma
(fREE rEPUBLIC iS nOT aDDICTIVE, fREE rEPUBLIC iS nOT aDDICTIVE, fREE rEPUBLIC iS nOT aDDICTIVE, fREE)
To: M0sby
![](http://images2.fotki.com/v20/photos/3/34606/218055/afgahn-vi.jpg?1048572683)
OH OH!!!! MY Soldier has competition!!! NOW what to do? Hubba Hubba? Or......
![](/images/canteen/M0sby/Edwards.jpg)
Hubba Hubba ????
WHAT'S A GAL TO DO????????
446
posted on
08/03/2003 10:02:33 PM PDT
by
Brad’s Gramma
(fREE rEPUBLIC iS nOT aDDICTIVE, fREE rEPUBLIC iS nOT aDDICTIVE, fREE rEPUBLIC iS nOT aDDICTIVE, fREE)
To: Brad's Gramma
REPLY
REPLY
REPLY
REPLY
(I can't type as fast as you!)
447
posted on
08/03/2003 10:02:36 PM PDT
by
M0sby
(Proud Marine Corp's Wife!)
To: M0sby
Leaving
Leaving
Leaving
Leaving
Someone who shall remain NAMELESS brought me some typing to do NOW!!!!
But ......... Lord willing, I'll be back.
:-)
448
posted on
08/03/2003 10:04:02 PM PDT
by
Brad’s Gramma
(fREE rEPUBLIC iS nOT aDDICTIVE, fREE rEPUBLIC iS nOT aDDICTIVE, fREE rEPUBLIC iS nOT aDDICTIVE, fREE)
To: Brad's Gramma
VERY NICE!!!
(Hmmm..... thinking.... hmmmm...)
Well, I will have to go with the Latter, looks a lot like my kids!
449
posted on
08/03/2003 10:04:27 PM PDT
by
M0sby
(Proud Marine Corp's Wife!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Ready?
To: Kathy in Alaska
500?
To: M0sby
I guess that just leaves me....
GOOD NIGHT!!!
IS IT
450...
ISN't that a THING around here???
452
posted on
08/03/2003 10:05:30 PM PDT
by
M0sby
(Proud Marine Corp's Wife!)
To: M0sby
"ISN't that a THING around here???"
Yep, every 50 or 100 post
No one remebers why that started, BUT, it does make for some fun.
To: M0sby
"GOOD NIGHT!!!"
Sweet Dreams
God Bless You
To: SevenofNine
Go IDF!
455
posted on
08/03/2003 10:12:21 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(God Bless America and Our Troops Who Protect Her)
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
BRATT!! What happened to READY SET GO?
456
posted on
08/03/2003 10:14:19 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(God Bless America and Our Troops Who Protect Her)
To: Kathy in Alaska
"What happened to READY SET GO?"
snicker, snicker, snicker
To: Brad's Gramma
Okay: The soldier picture at the bottom is "taken," but when are you going to introduce me to the guy at the top? ;)
458
posted on
08/03/2003 10:22:05 PM PDT
by
Fawnn
(No liberals were supported during the making of this tag line!)
To: Brad's Gramma; M0sby; M1911A1
I think both are quite handsome, but M0sby might be a tad biased. BUT, Dan is a Marine, AND a FReeper to boot. Dan goes "first" is my vote.
459
posted on
08/03/2003 10:22:59 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(God Bless America and Our Troops Who Protect Her)
To: Kathy in Alaska; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
460!!!!!!!
460
posted on
08/03/2003 10:24:48 PM PDT
by
Fawnn
(No liberals were supported during the making of this tag line!)
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