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Currently making the rounds in the military community: The Complete Military History of France Gallic Wars: Lost. In a war whose ending foreshadows the next 2000 years of French history, France is conquered by of all things, an Italian. Hundred Years War: Mostly lost, saved at last by a female schizophrenic who inadvertantly creates The First Rule of French Warfare - "France's armies are victorious only when not led by a Frenchmen." Italian Wars: Lost. France becomes the first and only country ever to lose two wars when fighting Italians. Wars of Religion: France goes 0-5-4 against the Huguenots. Thirty...

Oh boy, I hope I'm first with this! If I've missed anything, please help me fill in the blanks, Freepers! This is in regards to the current investigation into Majors Schmidt and Umbach (spelling?) out of the 183rd in Springfield, IL. According to information in court papers that WMAY morning show co-host Jack Anderson somehow got ahold of, it seems that the above-mentioned Majors were told the night of the unfortunate accident that they could very well be flying over enemy fire from Afghan forces. Apparently, these two pilots were told absolutely nothing about there being any Candadian forces in...

Please join me in offering prayers to our Heavenly Father for an Auburn, Illinois family who just lost their dear 16-month old boy from a choking accident. Their hearts are so heavy over the loss of this little ray of sunshine. Those of us who know the family feel so helpless to provide comfort. It's so difficult with the loss of a child. But I truly feel God's presence when a Freeper prayer chain is started because there are so many good people here.