FReeper Canteen~China Beach~4 Aug 08

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[AZamericonnie]

The FReeper Canteen Presents
China Beach

China Beach R&R Center

In 1965, U.S. marines established a huge military base in Danang, and the city became the first stop for newly arriving American troops during the Vietnam conflict. It also functioned as the political, military and cultural center for troops in the region, with an infrastructure of military bases, seaport, airport, warehouses, roads, communication station, roads and banks. Industry developed rapidly and gradually edged out artisanal products like handicrafts. Nearby China Beach was a popular recreation destination for weary troops on leave.



During the Vietnam War, thousands of American G.I.s spent their leave surfing the 30-kilometer golden beach near the central coastal city of Danang. Years later, millions of television viewers tuned in to the acclaimed 1980s television drama based on the famed U.S. Army R. and R. base.


Echo Co Marines at China Beach

China Beach is the name of an American award-winning and highly acclaimed dramatic television series set at an evacuation hospital during the Vietnam War. The title refers to a beach in Vietnam. The ABC TV drama aired for three years (four TV seasons), from 1988 to 1991.

Created by William Broyles, Jr. and John Sacret Young, the series looks at the Vietnam War from a unique perspective: that of the women, military and civilian, who were present during the conflict. John Wells took over most of the series beginning with the second season — many of the show's cast members would appear later on the Wells-produced series, ER.



Set in a Vietnam locale called China Beach, at the 510th Evacuation Hospital and R&R (the "Five-and-Dime" Rest & Recreation) facility, the cast of characters includes US Army doctors and nurses, officers, soldiers, Red Cross volunteers, and civilian personnel (American, French, and Vietnamese). Very often, however, the series features the experiences of the characters when returning to the U.S., either on leave or at the end of their tour of duty.

The show did not shy away from showing the gruesomeness of war, providing a very gritty view of the experience there.

The producers of the show sought out advice from former Army nurses stationed in Vietnam, notably Diane Carlson Evans.

Unusual story-telling methods were sometimes used: scenes presented in reverse chronology; insertion of animated cartoons to express a character's state of mind; alternating between interviews with former military nurses and scripted scenes; and a visit by the cast to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C..

China Beach was a critically lauded but poorly rated series. ABC stuck with the show for four seasons, but the final season was put on hiatus in fall 1990 and did not air its finale until July 22, 1991. As a result of the strange scheduling, Dana Delany was eligible for (and ultimately won) a Best Actress Emmy in the fall of 1992, a year after the series broadcast its final episode and over a year-and-a-half after many of the scenes were filmed.

Vietnam veteran Diane Carlson Evans has played a central role in bringing the service of U.S. women personnel in Vietnam to the attention of the American public. In 1984 she founded the Vietnam Women's Memorial Project, an organization dedicated to building a monument to the women veterans who served in Vietnam during the war. In 1993, Evans's devotion to the project was rewarded when the Vietnam Women's Memorial was dedicated in Washington, D.C.


~The Vietnam Women's Memorial~

[AZamericonnie]

Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen
at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.

~Tribute to Our Troops~

[al baby]

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[MS.BEHAVIN]

In..

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops they're fighting for our Freedom.

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

Prayers going up.

[Lorianne]

It’s a beautiful place. I was there just last year.

[AZamericonnie]

No....1!!!! :)

Good evening al baby.....I see FR is already slow & problematic this evening.

[AZamericonnie]

Good evening Ms B~!

A good day for you? *Hugs*

[MS.BEHAVIN]

*HUG*
A better one, thank you.
How are you?

[AZamericonnie]

Beautiful Pledge Gramma Hope & thank you for it.

Hand over heart & prayers up! *Hugs*

[AZamericonnie]

Good evening Lorianne....you were there?

Would love to hear more!

The pictures I saw were absolutly stunning!

[laurenmarlowe]

United States Marine Corps Band~National Anthem

[Tanniker Smith]

G'evening, Connie!
G'evening, all!

[laurenmarlowe]

RAMADI, Iraq (Sept. 1, 2008) Major General John Kelly, commanding general, Multi National Force - West, left, signs the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mr. Mamoun Sami Rasheed Al Awani, Governor of Al Anbar, during the Provincial Iraqi Control ceremony at the Provincial Government Center in Ramadi. The MOU is the formal agreement turning security responsibilities of the Al Anbar province to the Government of Iraq. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Timothy E LeMaster/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (August 27, 2008) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) approach the ship in a Royal Australian Navy rigid hull inflatable boat during a cross-training exercise. McCain is one of seven Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Byron C. Linder/Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 1, 2008) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) load stores in preparation for HURREX 08-002. HURREX is a Commander, U.S. Second Fleet directed exercise designed to test the ship's ability to respond to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief needs during the 2008 hurricane season. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Tony Sisti/Released)

[Kathy in Alaska]

China Beach

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[AZamericonnie]

Doing well here darlin’.....posting, cooking & watching the coverage.

[AZamericonnie]

Good evening Laurn & thank you for our anthem.

A good day for you?

I sure am ready for the weather to cool off!:) *Hugs*

[Kathy in Alaska]

"........I see FR is already slow & problematic this evening."

Yes it is....and I suspect it won't get any better. I'm betting FR is a popular spot tonight. Hope John has ALL THE HAMSTERS FULLY FED! He's gonna need all the horsepower he can get.

So far every button I push gets me an error, but works either the second or third time.

[AZamericonnie]

A very good evening to you Tann.

How’s your week shaping up?

Students settled in & ready to learn yet? *Hugs*

[The Mayor]

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September 4, 2008

The Sorrow Of Betrayal

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READ: Matthew 27:1-10

I have sinned by betraying innocent blood. —Matthew 27:4

When I was a boy, my dad observed my spendthrift ways and often said that money burned a hole in my pocket. I suppose it’s not unlike the way those 30 pieces of silver burned a hole in Judas’ heart after he had betrayed Jesus for a little cash. Imagine how he must have felt as he watched his friend Jesus, with hands bound, being led to trial. Judas had seen those hands calm the stormy sea and touch the blind and lame. How often those loving hands had touched his own life!

For Judas, the silver was no longer a reward but rather a reminder of what he had done to Jesus. With every step, the clanging coins sounded a dirge of condemnation, until in despair he admitted, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood” (Matt. 27:4).

When we make choices that betray Jesus, eventually our lives become filled with sorrow. Even well-intentioned followers find that their desire to love and serve Him is frequently on a collision course with the lure of cash or other seductions. But the things we have gained at His expense ultimately and inevitably become clanging symbols of sorrow and regret.

The next time you have to make a choice about cash—or anything else—remember the clatter of Judas’ condemning coins, and don’t betray your loving Leader.

Jesus is all the world to me,
And true to Him I’ll be;
O how could I this Friend deny,
When He’s so true to me? —Thompson

When faced with a choice, don’t betray your loving Leader.

Bible in One Year: Isaiah 16–18; Proverbs 23:1-11

[Lorianne]

Yes, I was there on business. I bet the place has changed a lot since the war days, but the physical beauty around, the mountains, the wide crescent of the bay .... wow.

Also, I has some of the best seafood in my life there in the little beachside restuarants.

[laurenmarlowe]

Howdy Connie! *HUGS*

Thank you for tonight’s GREAT thread.

A good day YES! Thanks, and I hope yours was as well.

Still at work here, and then off to Dallas tomorrow for the rest of the weekend. Sheesh, LOL!

Am sooooooo ready for Fall, and I am sure you are too!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

I took this shot when I was in DC
Lovely tribute to combat Nurses!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, AZ, for today's Visit to China Beach.

[AZamericonnie]

A popular spot indeed! Same trouble here.

Guess I could do my part to help out.:) *Hugs*

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Connie!

Body surfing in the prop wash at China Beach built character....

[AZamericonnie]

Thompson

Did you & Fred write this one?:)

Good evening Mayor & thank you for our much needed daily bread! *Hugs*

[AZamericonnie]

Oh yes....from the ocean to the plate. No fresher than that!

[MoochPooch]

Hi, AZ, Kathy.

[AZamericonnie]

Another long stretch for you. I know Lucy & Ethel must miss you! :)

I long to be able to open the windows & air out this house.

Another 45 or so more days perhaps.

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Little Devil; Steely eyed Downeater, Guardian of the Military Nursing Corps!

Never had a chance to meet them.....

[LUV W]

All I knew about China Beach before tonight, I learned from that TV show! LOL!

It was a good show, though. :D

[LUV W]

Wonderful tribute, Sis, to very brave nurses who risked their
lives right along with the troops whose lives they saved, or tried to!

(((hugs)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

AbnSarge USA
Allegra
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
Brett USN (CindyDawg)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
Cannoneer No. 4
Capt Future Snake Eater USA (RightOnline)
Capt Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou)
Chris USA (amom)
Chuck USA (RightOnline)
Col Mike (gpapa)
CMS USA
David USAF (LUV W)
Defender2
Deven USA (Shimmer)
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
Ev USA (Mozie)
Fred (DocRock)
GulfWar1Vet USA
IS2 Brianne USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
IS2 Heather USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
Jade Falcon USN
JemiansTerror USA (Jemian)
Jet Jaguar USAF
Joel (NEMDF)
Jonathan USMC (AZbushgal)
Josh USN (doug from upland)
Karen USA (fatima's granddaughter)
KB4W USAF (arbee4bush)
Kenneth (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Kevin USMC (skimask)
Kevin and David USA (vigilante2)
Laurita USA
LCpl Carter USMC
Lindsay (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Lt David (Coldwater Creek)
M1911A1 USMC (M0sby)
M1Tanker
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Michael USAR (RightOnline)
Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak)
Milo828 USA (mystery-ak)
Nate USN (sneakers)
Old Sarge USA
OneLoyalAmerican USCG
PFC Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo)
Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad)
Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
Sgt Brian USA (repubmom)
Sgt Dusty USA (MountainDad)
Sgt Sean Reed (preed)
Sgt Spencer USA (grame)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Matt USA (repubmom)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SSG Mitchel Costa Jr USA (tina07)
SSGT John Linde USA (JFoxbear)
Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
The Sailor
tongue-tied USN/USA
Tonkin USN/USCG
txradioguy USA
Valerie USAF (Shimmer)
Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline)
William USA (jackv)

 

[AZamericonnie]

Whenever I see that tribute to combat nurses I think of the video nauti nurse did.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Aloha Sweetness!
LITTLE DEVIL HUG
*HUG*
Glad to see you!
How are you doing?

[LUV W]

Evening, (((Lauren)))

How are you doing? Hope you get a little down-time soon!

I’ll bet you are ready for a REAL vacation!

[LUV W]

Saluting our Canteen heroes....and ALL our heroes from around
the world!

[AZamericonnie]

{{{Bigs}}}

Did you body surf at China Beach?

Oh Shoot! I forgot to post credit to you for this thread idea!

Thank you....*Hugs*

[LUV W]

Saluting our Canteen heroes....and ALL our heroes from around
the world!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

What video was that?
I’d like to see it!

[LUV W]

*hic*

[MS.BEHAVIN]

*HUG*
Indeed it is!
*HUG*
Good evening Sissy.

[LUV W]

Hi, there! Hope you are feeling well tonight!

Is it getting “fallish” up there?

Are y’all expecting some of Hanna’s weather this coming
weekend?

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Thank you both for the awesome thread!
*HUGS*

[AZamericonnie]

Hiya MoochPooch....hope you had a good day! *Hugs*

[LUV W]

Should I?

[LUV W]

Should I?

[LUV W]

Should I?

[LUV W]

Should I?