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Lord, Keep our Troops forever in Your care Give them victory over the enemy... Grant them a safe and swift return... Bless those who mourn the lost. . FReepers from the Foxhole join in prayer for all those serving their country at this time. .................................................................. .................... ........................................... U.S. Military History, Current Events and Veterans Issues Where Duty, Honor and Countryare acknowledged, affirmed and commemorated. Our Mission: The FReeper Foxhole is dedicated to Veterans of our Nation's military forces and to others who are affected in their relationships with Veterans. In the FReeper Foxhole, Veterans or their family members should...

Concept of Employment The AAAV is the next generation of amphibious assault craft representing one third of the OMFTS triad. The AAAV will allow naval expeditionary forces to eliminate the mobility gap and, for the first time in naval warfare history, maneuver ashore in a single, seamless stroke giving both ships and landing forces sufficient sea space for maneuver, surprise and protection. The AAAVs unique combination of firepower, armor and NBC protection, and high speed mobility on land and sea represent major breakthroughs in the ability of naval expeditionary forces to avoid an enemy’s strengths and exploit their weaknesses. The...