FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Naval Special Warfare Command, California ~ 24 APR 2012

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

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Road Trip: Naval Special Warfare Command, California

The United States Naval Special Warfare Command (NAVSOC or NSWC) was commissioned on 16 April 1987, at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado in San Diego, California.

As the Naval component to the United States Special Operations Command, headquartered at MacDill AFB in Tampa, Florida, Naval Special Warfare Command provides vision, leadership, doctrinal guidance, resources and oversight to ensure component maritime special operations forces are ready to meet the operational requirements of combatant commanders.

Today's Naval Special Warfare operators can trace their origins to the Scouts and Raiders, Naval Combat Demolition Units, Office of Strategic Services Operational Swimmers, Underwater Demolition Teams, and Motor Torpedo Boat Squadrons of World War II. While none of those early organizations have survived to present, their pioneering efforts in unconventional warfare are mirrored in the missions of the present Naval Special Warfare warriors.

The development of a robust riverine warfare capability during the Vietnam War produced the forerunner of the modern Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewman. Mobile Support Teams provided combat craft support for SEAL operations, as did Patrol Boat, Riverine (PBR) and Swift Boat sailors.

In February 1964, Boat Support Unit ONE was established under Naval Operations Support Group, Pacific to operate the newly reinstated Patrol Torpedo Fast (PTF) program and to operate high-speed craft in support of NSW forces.

In late 1964 the first PTFs arrived in Danang, Vietnam. In 1965, Boat Support Squadron ONE began training Patrol Craft Fast crews for Vietnamese coastal patrol and interdiction operations. As the Vietnam mission expanded into the riverine environment, additional craft, tactics, and training evolved for riverine patrol and SEAL support.

Post-Vietnam War operations that NSW forces have participated in include URGENT FURY (Grenada 1983); EARNEST WILL (Persian Gulf 1987-1990); JUST CAUSE (Panama 1989-1990) and DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM (Middle East/Persian Gulf 1990-1991). Additionally, NSW conducted missions in Somalia, Bosnia, Haiti, Liberia.

In response to the attacks on America Sept. 11, 2001, Naval Special Warfare forces put operators on the ground in Afghanistan in October. The first military flag officer to set foot in Afghanistan was a Navy SEAL in charge of all special operations for Central Command. Additionally, a Navy SEAL captain commanded Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force (CJSOTF) South.

Commonly referred to as Task Force K-BAR, the task force included U.S. Navy, Army, Air Force and Coalition SOF forces. During Operation Enduring Freedom, NSW forces carried out more than 75 special reconnaissance and direct action missions, destroying more than 500,000 pounds of explosives and weapons; positively identifying enemy personnel and conducting Leadership Interdiction Operations in the search for terrorists trying to escape by sea-going vessels.

Naval Special Warfare has played a significant role in Operation Iraqi Freedom, employing the largest number of SEALs and SWCC in its history.

NSW forces were instrumental in numerous special reconnaissance and direct action missions including the securing of the southern oil infrastructures of the Al Faw peninsula and the off-shore gas and oil terminals; the clearing of the Khawr Abd Allah and Khawr Az Zubayr waterways that enabled humanitarian aid to be delivered to the vital port city of Umm Qasr; reconnaissance of the Shat Al Arab waterway; capture of high value targets, raids on suspected chemical, biological and radiological sites; and the first POW rescue since WWII.

Learn More About The Naval Special Warfare Command HERE!

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Cutting A Trail
April 24, 2012

The Native Americans of Michigan were the state’s first highway route engineers. With few exceptions, Michigan’s major highways follow the trails they cut through the wilderness hundreds of years before the white man came. A trail was 12-18 inches wide, and for safety the people followed single file. Then pack horses followed these trails, widening them. Later came wagons, and the trails became dirt roads and then highways.

In a similar way, Solomon followed the trail of his father and in turn paved the way for his sons and grandsons. He did this by encouraging his sons to heed his instructions just as he had followed the sound teaching of his father (Prov. 4:4-5). So this father, giving his sons good practical and spiritual counsel, was passing on what he had learned from the boys’ grandfather, David, who was called a “man after [God’s] own heart” (1 Sam. 13:14; Acts 13:22). The younger generation of believers often learns best about God from the family.

Our physical and spiritual children watch the path we’re taking. As God’s men and women, let’s make certain we cut a righteous, wise, and clear trail. Then if ongoing generations choose to follow, the trail can become a highway—an ongoing legacy to God’s glory.

Lord, as I walk my path of life,
Help my feet step straight and true;
That those who follow after me,
Will be tracking straight with You. —Egner

When we follow God, we blaze a trail
for those who would follow.

Read: Proverbs 4:1-7

Hear, my children, the instruction of a father, and give attention to know understanding. —Proverbs 4:1

Bible in a Year:
2 Chronicles 4-6

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Night Owl!

[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.

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God Bless Our Republic

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

[AZamericonnie]

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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~

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in first....The Mayor grabs the gold!!

[AZamericonnie]

Thank you ladies for this evenings roadtrip! *Hugs*

[ConorMacNessa]

REQUEST PERMISSION TO COME ABOARD!

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS!!!





BOSTON, (Oct. 21, 2009) Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Philip Gagnon pipes as USS Constitution performs an underway demonstration in honor of the three-masted wooden frigate's 212th birthday. (U.S. Navy photo by Airman Mark Alexander/Released).
(Click for Bosun’s Whistle)



USS Constitution's 1812 Marine Guard fire vintage Springfield flintlock muskets during the ship's underway. "Old Ironsides" was underway for the "Constitution Day Cruise," which is conducted to thank the family and supporters of Constitution. U.S. Navy photo by Airman Nick Lyman (RELEASED)

OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!!!!!

Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in another tie....Hawaii and Nana Hope each snag a silver!!

[The Mayor]

Thank you Ma’am and Thank you for your dedication to the Canteen!

[Jack Hammer]

Was it Orwell or Churchill?

“We are enabled to sleep peacefully in our beds at night because rough men are ready to do violence on our behalf.”

God bless our troops and keep them in His protecting hands...

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top "three"....AZ bags the bronze!!

[ConorMacNessa]

REST IN PEACE, FALLEN BROTHER!

Spc. Philip C.S. Schiller, USA, 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, KIA Afghanistan 11Apr2012



I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)

God Of Our Fathers



Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in peace!
We who remain hold you in high honor.
Rest, fallen brother, in this sacred precinct;
We who remain keep this place sacred.
Rest, fallen brother, among these, your comrades;
We who remain keep the watch.
Rest, fallen brother, among these who answered the Nation’s call;
We who remain press the fight forward in your name.
Rest, fallen brother, lay down thy burden;
We who remain have taken up the torch.
Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in eternal peace!



Taps

Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[LUV W]

God rest the soul of the fallen hero...

[LUV W]

Thanks, Galz, for yet another fun and informative road trip! I’d love to be in (coastal) CA right now. It’s supposed to hit 100* by
Wednesday and I’m NOT looking forward to it!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Trying again......

Please note: The author of tonight’s Road Trip is laurenmarlowe.
She is hard at work on the road.

~ Road Trip: Naval Special Warfare Command, California ~

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[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Luv!

*HUGS*

How are you doing tonight? Just got in from another uproarious PT session.



Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[LUV W]

Howdy, Conor! (((hugs)))

I know you must have just LOVED being tortured tonight! Hope
it’s doing some good so you can quit before too long. :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

YIKES!! 100 is about 30 degrees too hot!! ((HUGS))

[ConorMacNessa]

REST IN PEACE, FALLEN BROTHER!

LCpl. Ramon T. Kaipat, USMC, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, KIA Afghanistan 11Apr2012




I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)

Eternal Father, Strong to Save

Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in peace!
We who remain hold you in high honor.
Rest, fallen brother, in this sacred precinct;
We who remain keep this place sacred.
Rest, fallen brother, among these, your comrades;
We who remain keep the watch.
Rest, fallen brother, amid these who heeded the Nation’s call;
We who remain press the fight forward in your name.
Rest, fallen brother, lay down thy burden;
We who remain have taken up the torch.
Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in eternal peace!



Taps

Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[MoochPooch]

Evening, Kathy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thanks for today’s sustenance for body and soul. ((HUGS))

[LUV W]

It sure is and I am not happy about it. My yard looks pretty
sad right now, but much of that kind of heat and it will be
completely cooked. :(

Not to mention ourselves! LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mooch...did you have a good Passover?

Summer is finally here...it is supposed to be in the mid 50s every day this week. Snow is melting quite well.

How is your spring?

[ConorMacNessa]

I don't know how I got through the exercises - I can't recall a time when I've felt weaker - somehow got it done.



Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...you and Linda have a good day?

Good lessons? No more tornado warnings?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Permission Granted!

[ConorMacNessa]

REST IN PEACE, FALLEN BROTHER!

LCpl. Abraham Tarwoe, USMC, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, KIA Afghanistan 12Apr2012




I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)

Eternal Father, Strong to Save

Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in peace!
We who remain hold you in high honor.
Rest, fallen brother, in this sacred precinct;
We who remain keep this place sacred.
Rest, fallen brother, among these, your comrades;
We who remain keep the watch.
Rest, fallen brother, amid these who heeded the Nation’s call;
We who remain press the fight forward in your name.
Rest, fallen brother, lay down thy burden;
We who remain have taken up the torch.
Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in eternal peace!



Taps

Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hope your PT went well....did you enjoy your day off? *HUGS*

I’m off for home with all sorts of homework. See you shortly.

Gotta find out if I can go home my regular way. I passed one of those signs that said “Road work starts 4/23.” I couldn’t see where...we will see. Later!

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Kathy! And thanks to you and Lauren for tonight's Road Trip to NSWC California!

*HUGS*

An excellent thread, Ladies!



Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[ConorMacNessa]

Safe journey, Kathy! My day off was punctuated by driving errands for various members of my family. David's bus didn't come - had to drive him to school. John Man is sick - had to take him to the Dr. and then to the pharmacy. Other than that - a restful day.



Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[left that other site]

A Gorgeous day Today! The air was so fresh and cool after the storms, it was positively lovely.

Meanwhile, lessons are becoming more intense as the first of the two recitals is NEXT Sunday!

[ConorMacNessa]

Welcome To All Who Enter This Canteen, To Our Serving Military, To Our Veterans, To All Military Families, To Our FRiends and To Our Allies!

Missing Man Setting

Schumann - Traumerei
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Never Forget Those Who Sacrificed All That We Could Live In Freedom!!

Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS!

Tattoo

Must retire – the 0500 Reveille approaches relentlessly – the bugler already mounts the parapet. Will chat with you all on the morrow.

Good night, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America!

Godspeed our Troops around the Globe – especially those in harm’s way – by virtue of their service and sacrifice we continue to live in Freedom!

Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[BIGLOOK]

Honoring Our Fallen

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Good evening Gang.
Hope everyone is doing okay.
Man, we got a TON of rain!
It’s wreaking havoc with me poor knee!
Hey Ma, you got my airboat, still?

Made a nice dinner:
Salmon and cream cheese pate with stoned wheat crackers
Merlot
Ms.Bs wondermous Jambalaya
French bread and sweet cream butter
Butter pecan ice cream with caramel sundae sauce for dessert!

[mylife]

Appetizers, Dinner and Dessert?!!

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Little Devil; Steely eyed Downeaster, Guardian of Our Troops and Veterans with 'Fangs Out!

All I've heard from back and up east is news of the Nor'easter heading towards the Mid Atlantic states and parts of New England. Looks like the storm's spin beat the weather forecaster's spin....as usual.

Seems like you need something soft with springy seats to get you to and from work comfortably and quickly.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Yep!
It was a crappy, dreary day, so I cooked a bunch today.
Some people hate to cook, but it’s therapy to me!
LOL

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Aloha Sweetness!
*LITTLE DEVIL HUG*
(be careful of the fangs,hee hee!)
Oh that’s a dandy boat!
Thank you!

[Rembrandt]

I had an “invitation” to attend SERE school in 1968 before heading to Asia. We arrived at North Island and the first thing I noticed was that the poor b**tards there could not stand; they had to be jogging in place even when at rest. They were working those legs virtually their entire time awake.

Those poor b**tards were UDT/trainees hoping to be selected to attempt to become SEALS. Only the select of the select of the select actually become SEALS - them are some bad dudes!

I have respect for all Spec. Forces guys, but incredible respect for SEALS.

[Kathy in Alaska]

God Bless you good, Mac. Good night and rest well. Thanks for helping honor our troops, past and present. Thank you for your service to our country.

[AZamericonnie]

Rest In Peace our Heroes

Il Silenzio

Let Them In St. Peter

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome to the Canteen, Rembrandt. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

Do you and BIGLOOK already know each other? We thank both of you for your service to our country....2 spooks if I got it right.

[AZamericonnie]

Salmon and cream cheese pate with stoned wheat crackers Merlot Ms.Bs wondermous Jambalaya French bread and sweet cream butter Butter pecan ice cream with caramel sundae sauce for dessert!

Invite? Leftovers? Lick the plates? ;-}

[Kathy in Alaska]

Aloha, Hawaii...((HUGS))...visitors today? Sun still out?

Mid 50s today, and mostly sunny. Nice!

All drains at the end of my street are now open...no lakes.

[Rembrandt]

Yes, two spooks and yes, Jack and I know each other. We met too many years ago in the greatest country in the world, the Republic of the Philippines. Thx for your comment.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Nana Hope, for today's Pledge…((HUGS)). Thanks, AfghanMan and Penguin Girl, for your service to America.