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A wave of B-52 bombers are set to hit Iraq within the hour, according to reports. Eleven of the giant warplanes took off from RAF Fairford, in Gloucestershire shortly earlier. The plane has been in service with the United States Air Force since 1955. It established its fearful reputation with carpet bombing raids during the Vietnam War. More recently, it has seen service in Afghanistan, Kosovo and Yugoslavia.

Dear Lord, There's a young man far from home, called to serve his nation in time of war; sent to defend our freedom on some distant foreign shore. We pray You keep him safe, we pray You keep him strong, we pray You send him safely home ... for he's been away so long. There's a young woman far from home, serving her nation with pride. Her step is strong, her step is sure, there is courage in every stride. We pray You keep her safe, we pray You keep her strong, we pray You send her safely home...

~Call to Prayer~ Heavenly Father, The hour has come and we are now at war. Our nation has looked to You during every war of the past, and You have never failed us. We lift our eyes to You now. We ask that Your mighty armies would surround every one of our troops so that no weapon formed against them will prosper. Father, hold up our President with Your mighty arms. Be his strength, his shield, his strong tower, that he may provide the kind of godly leadership so desperately needed by this nation. We commit all this to...

Psalm 62: 5-8 For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from Him. He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. On God rests my deliverance and my honor; my mighty rock, my refuge is God. Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us.

Oh, BOY!  Oh, BOY!Here we go again!...What do we do today?....are the gurlz with SKINNY legs comin?.... ........comic characters......SHUT UP...... ......BARNEY?......COMICS?.....hehehehehe........I LIKE COMICS.... where's my comics?......QUIET!....is Batman comin?.. ......I wanna see Green Lantern.... Sesame street...Stop hitting me... ...Odie & Garfield?.......nobody wants to see yer ..giggle...snicker.. .....Maw! she hit me....go to your room....Welcome to Camp RUN-A-MUK!  Today's Feature:Comic CharactersWhere the Plan Of the Day is: Mirth...Merriment...and FUN! Kick back! Relax! Tell a joke or two! Have a brew ! The BAR is OPEN!We've got Eye candy...Mind candy... and Chicken soup for the soul!Your host for today's Comic Characters is none other...

Dance Fever ~ Canteen Style "It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing" (Duke Ellington) "Swing music is pedestrian music. When you hear It, it makes you want to move." (Clarence Clemons) The first known swing dance, which dates back to 1913, was called the Texas Tommy. This dance later became the Mooch and Sugar in 1916, and by 1919 was called the Breakaway.      Swing had its beginning in the 1920s and kept on going strong for many decades.  In 1926 the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem, New York opened its doors and began to host bands...

Tucson reservist loses job when Navy calls A federal lawsuit alleges Pep Boys fired a store manager because of his military obligation.

. Welcome to The Canteen Chapel . Although we are always aware that the Canteen is operatingin Cyberspace, we want the troops and anyone who is on the receiving end of prayers at the Canteen,to know that these prayers are very real. I hope the troops and Canteenersalike, will view this Canteen Chapel, as a place where you might go in times of trouble or times of joy to be with your God. "Come unto me all ye who are weary and burdened,and I shall give you rest." (Matt: 11:28). .. . The Chaplain's Corner . J. Grant Swank,...

HOLD A RALLY - INSPIRE THOUSANDS - CHANGE YOUR COUNTRY A Bellevue FReep got 2000+ people. The ones at McChord 3000. In some states, numbers have reached 10 and 25,000! Believe me, people are watching. The great thing about Liberty Weekend is that they will all be TOTALED UP. They will range from small to medium to big to huge! We are getting new sponsors every day and reporting all this to the media. Get the word out. Now let's consider the small rally, in a suburb for example, as you suggest... I need to keep repeating this again and...

We Won't Ever Forget !! I sat in a movie theater watching "Schindler's List," asked myself, "Why didn't the Jews fight back?" Now I know why. I sat in a movie theater, watching "Pearl Harbor" and asked myself, "Why weren't we prepared?" Now I know why. Civilized people cannot fathom, much less predict, the actions of evil people. On September 11, dozens of capable airplane passengers allowed themselves to be overpowered by a handful of poorly armed terrorists because they did not comprehend the depth of hatred that motivated their captors. On September 11, thousands of innocent people were murdered...

. . . By remembering and paying tribute to the military past of our country, we are paying tribute to those who are serving our country today. . General Claire Chennault & "The Flying Tigers" The Flying Tigers were a group of American fighter pilots that flew for China in the early part of 1942. Led by a controversial American, Colonel Claire Chennault, they were actually called the "American Volunteer Group" (AVG), and achieved good success in their aerial battles against the Japanese. They were a relatively small group of pilots, and never had more than 100 Curtis Warhawk...

<p>All our Troops, regardless of their religious beliefs can use items from home and letters expressing our support.</p> <p>It's really your decision to march if you want to or not. You are the one who has to decide if what we are doing out here is right or not. My opinion is not yours.</p> <p>I do, however, have things I would like for you and Grandma and everyone else at home to know.</p>

In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of “word for the day”. Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the “word of the day”; in a sentence. The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-) Practice makes perfect.....post on.... tetchy\TECH-ee\, adjective: Peevish; testy; irritable. Etymology: Tetchy probably comes from Middle English tecche, "a bad habit," from Old French tache, teche, "a spot, stain, blemish, habit, vice." Good Morning Class. Welcome to School!

I get to do it AGAIN? Oh, BOY!  Oh, BOY! ...Oh, boy! Kitty-Katz!....PU! PU!...no, they DON'T stink.....STOP IT..quit pickin' yer nose....SHUT UP...... ......here, kitty,kitty....hehehehehe........#$@@&*##....stop that or you'll go blind......QUIET!....put your clothes back on.... ...I don't wanna take a bath!...Stop hitting me.....STOP IT..giggle...snicker...Maw! she hit me....go to your room.... Welcome to Camp RUN-A-MUK! Todays Feature:"Kitty-Katz" ON PARADE! Where the Plan Of the Day is: Mirth...Merriment...and FUN! Kick back! Relax! Tell a joke or two! Have a brew ! The BAR is OPEN!We've got Eye candy...Mind candy... & Chicken soup for the soul! Your hostess for today's "Kitty-Katz" ON PARADE! is BLOSSOM!...

HIGHLIGHTSThroughout the histories of warfare, from the days of the Egyptians, the Greeks and the Persians and the conquests of the Roman Empire. To the United Nation's Police Action in Korea, the war in Vietnam, the Gulf War, and more recently during the war in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Kosovo. Dogs have undergone active service at the sides of their masters, they have played the role of hero, by showing bravery under fire, saving lives (often by sacrificing their own), and bringing comfort to the injured and infirm. Beginning on March 13, 1942, Lt. Colonel Clifford C. Smith, chief of the...

I'm looking for the link to the site for getting a service member name to send a care package to. My work site would like to sponser a service member but I have lost the link to the site to get a name from.

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. We hope to provide an ongoing source of information about issues and problems that are specific to Veterans and resources that are available to Veterans and their families. In the FReeper Foxhole, Veterans or their family members should feel free to address their specific circumstances or whatever issues concern them in an atmosphere of peace, understanding, brotherhood...

. Welcome to The Canteen Chapel . Although we are always aware that the Canteen is operatingin Cyberspace, we want the troops and anyone who is on the receiving end of prayers at the Canteen,to know that these prayers are very real. I hope the troops and Canteenersalike, will view this Canteen Chapel, as a place where you might go in times of trouble or times of joy to be with your God. "Come unto me all ye who are weary and burdened,and I shall give you rest." (Matt: 11:28). .. . The Chaplain's Corner . J. Grant Swank,...

. 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. We hope to provide an ongoing source of information about issues and problems that are specific to Veterans and resources that are available to Veterans and their families. In the FReeper Foxhole, Veterans or their family members should feel free to address their specific circumstances or whatever issues concern them in an atmosphere of...

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