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Posted on 08/06/2005 10:27:12 PM PDT by snippy_about_it
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 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY EMBLEM  Army Seal Background: Prior to the establishment of the Department of the Army Emblem, there was no official display item to identify the Army. The Army seal had traditionally been used to authenticate documents only and was not authorized for display. In recognizing the need to provide a display item, The Secretary of the Army approved the emblem design as the official emblem to represent the Army on 29 January 1974. Description: The Army emblem is derived from the Army seal and differs from the seal in several respects: a. The emblem is displayed in color while the seal is not. b. The emblem includes the inscription "Department of the Army" instead of the seal inscription "War Office". c. On the emblem, the American flag is on its own right (observers left) to reflect the current custom for display of flags. The Army flag pattern has been added to the other flag. d. The Roman numerals "MDCCLXXVIII" which indicate the date the Army seal was adopted, were replaced with the date "1775" to reflect the date the Army was established. Symbolism:The symbolism for the elements of the Army emblem is the same as for the Army seal with the above deviations and additions: The colors of the design elements are those traditionally associated with the ideals of the United States and of the Army. The flags are in proper colors. Blue is symbolic of loyalty, vigilance, perseverance, and truth. Red denotes courage, zeal, and fortitude. White alludes to deeds worthy of remembrance. Black is indicative of determination and constancy. Gold represents achievement, dignity, and honor. Current Usage:The reproduction of the Army emblem is authorized in publications and other printed matter of an official or quasi-official nature in Army approved films and in official Army motion pictures or television programs. The design may not be modified in any manner. It may be reproduced in its proper colors, through the use of a one-color line process, or as a line drawing. The use of the Army emblem for any other purposes, including its incorporation in other items for commercial sale, will be only as authorized by The Institute of Heraldry.      |
Good Morning All!!
And a good Sunday to you too.
here are some bible readings to start off your day.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1458230/posts
To all our military men and women past and present, military family members, and to our allies who stand beside us
Thank You!
GOod morning, Snippy and everyone at the Foxhole.
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Good morning ALL..it's not going to be a lazy Sunday here, have chores that have to be done.
Hill, What hill? I didn't see no hill!!!
Regards
alfa6 ;>}
For example, to communicate more effectively with people, Christians have changed the way "church" is done. Many believers have become accustomed to churches without pews, sanctuaries without hymnbooks, and message outlines and songs projected onto large screens. Christians have also recognized the need to change their methods of reaching out to non-Christians with the gospel of Jesus. Churches use sports leagues to bring the gospel to people in their neighborhood. They open up food pantries to reach out to the disadvantaged. They hold special group meetings for people dealing with grief or addictions. Not everything is changing, however. Dr. M. R. De Haan wrote in the first edition of Our Daily Bread in 1956: "If there is one thing Paul insisted upon, it is that works have nothing to do with obtaining or retaining our salvation. We are justified by faith, and faith alone" (Romans 4:5; 5:1). Modes and methods of worship may change. But salvation is through faith in Jesus alone. That will never change—ever. —Dave Branon
Salvation is by grace Through faith alone in Christ who died In every sinner's place. —Hess In a world of constant change, you can trust God's unchanging Word.
Do I Have The Right Kind Of Faith? What If It's True? |
Good Sunday morning to one & all. I hope this day is a safe one & brings cheer to everyone....
This morning, I just heard on Fox & Friends that Peter Jennings is gravely ill. My prayers go out to him & his family.
On This Day In History
Birthdates which occurred on August 07:
317 Constantius II Roman emperor (337-61)
1598 Georg Stiernhielm "father of Swedish poetry" (Hercules)
1742 Nathanael Greene American Revolutionary War General
1779 Carl Ritter cofounder of modern science of geography
1783 John Heathcoat inventor (lace-making machinery)
1876 Mata Hari dancer/courtesan/spy (WW I)
1885 Billie Burke Washington DC, actress (Glinda-The Wizard of Oz)
1886 Louis Hazeltine inventor (neutrodyne circuit, making radio possible)
1903 Louis Leakey anthropologist (1964 Richard Hooper Medal)
1904 Ralph J Bunche a founder & UN diplomat (Nobel 1950)
1921 Karel Husa Prague Czechoslovakia, composer (Trojan Women)
1926 Stan Freberg LA Calif, satirist/ad executive
1927 Edwin W Edwards (Gov-La)
1928 Amazing "James" Randi Toronto Ontario, skeptic magician
1929 Don Larsen pitcher (NY Yankees), on what must have been a perfect day
1929 Ruth Carter-Stapleton Plains Ga, 1st sister/evangelist
1932 Ann Harding US, actress (East is West, Janie)
1938 Helen Caldicott Melbourne Australia, physician/anti-war activist/moral midget
1940 Marlyn Mason San Fernando Cal, actress (Making It, Peyton Place)
1942 B.J. Thomas singer (Raindrops, Growing Pains Theme)
1942 Garrison Keillor PBS radio personality/legend in his own mind (Prairie Home Companion)
1943 Lana Cantrell Sydney, Australia, singer (Those Were the Days)
1945 Alan Page defensive tackle (Minn Vikings)
1950 David James Wottle 800m runner (Olympic-gold-1972)
1950 Rodney Crowell singer/guitarist (for Emmylou Harris)
1951 Gary Hall swimmer (Olympic-bronze-1976)
1956 Kent V Rominger Del Norte Colo, US Navy Lt Commander/astronaut
1957 Aleksandr Ditiatin USSR, gymnast (Olympic-gold-1980)
1958 Alberto Salazar marathoner (NYC Marathon Winner)
1958 Bruce Dickinson heavy metal rocker (Iron Maiden-Run to Hills)
1958 Larisa Karlova USSR, team handball player (Olympic-gold-1976, 80)
1960 Jacquie O'Sullivan rocker (Bananarama-Venus)
1961 Yelena Davydova USSR, gymnast (Olympic-gold-1980)
1963 Marcus Lewis Pontiac Mich, singer (Sing me a Song)
1965 Engineer#1 "What are you building?" Engineer#2 I don't really know, I've got this pile of junk I found over in the corner, so I thought I'd see if I counld make anything useful out of them." Engineer#1 "What's this?" Engineer#2 Oh that's an old 3k hard drive I found. I thought I could use it to control this thing..whatever it ends up being." Engineer#1 "I tell you I don't know what it is or what it does BUT it sure is UGLY!" Engineer#2 "I got to agree with you there. OH OH, here comes the boss, let's pretend we're doing something useful, like designing an atomic powered toilet paper dispenser."
Happy Birthday Professional Engineer
You're not 40, you're eighteen with 22 years experience.
1969 David Hollander LA Calif, actor (Lewis & Clark, What's Happenings?)
Don't forget the cap of Liberty center under "This We'll Defend".
Don't recall offhand the details about it, had heard once aupona time the story behind it, but it's on the emblem for a reason.
What is the gold figure in the middle and what does it represent? What are the three black staffs coming out of the top of the gold figure and what do they represent? What is that red knit cap perched atop the middle black staff and what does it represent?
The student is waiting . . . ;^)
Morning all. :-)
Over hill, over dale
As we hit the dusty trail,
And those caissons go rolling along.
In and out, hear them shout,
Counter march and right about,
And those caissons go rolling along.
Then it's hi! hi! hee!
In the field artillery,
Shout out your numbers loud and strong,
For where e'er you go,
You will always know
That those caissons go rolling along.
In the storm, in the night,
Action left or action right
See those caissons go rolling along
Limber front, limber rear,
Prepare to mount your cannoneer
And those caissons go rolling along.
Then it's hi! hi! hee!
In the field artillery,
Shout out your numbers loud and strong,
For where e'er you go,
You will always know
That those caissons go rolling along.
Was it high, was it low,
Where the hell did that one go?
As those caissons go rolling along
Was it left, was it right,
Now we won't get home tonight
And those caissons go rolling along.
Then it's hi! hi! hee!
In the field artillery,
Shout out your numbers loud and strong,
For where e'er you go,
You will always know
That those caissons go rolling along.
The Seal:
Background: The traditional seal used during and since the Revolution was redesignated as the Seal of the Department of the Army by the National Security Act of 1947. The Department of the Army seal is authorized by Section 3011, Title 10, United States Code. The date "MDCCLXXVIII" and the designation "War Office" are indicative of the origin of the seal. The date (1778) refers to the year of its adoption. The term "War Office" used during the Revolution, and for many years afterward, was associated with the Headquarters of the Army.
Description: In the center is a Roman cuirass below a vertical unsheathed sword, point up, the pommel resting on the neck opening of the cuirass and a Phrygian cap supported on the sword point, all between on the right an esponton and on the left a musket with fixed bayonet crossed in saltire behind the cuirass and passing under the sword guard. To the right of the cuirass and esponton is a flag of unidentified designs with cords and tassels, on a flagstaff with spearhead, above a cannon barrel, the muzzle end slanting upward behind the cuirass, in front of the drum, with two drumsticks and the fly end of the flag draped over the drumhead; below, but partly in front of the cannon barrel, is a pile of three cannon balls. To the left of the cuirass and musket is a national color of the Revolutionary War period, with cords and tassels, on a flagstaff with spearhead, similarly arranged above a mortar on a carriage, the mortar facing inward and in front of the lower portion of the color and obscuring the lower part of it; below the mortar are two bomb shells placed side by side. Centered above the Phrygian cap is a rattlesnake holding in its mouth a scroll inscribed "This We'll Defend." Centered below the cuirass are the Roman numerals "MDCCLXXVIII."
Symbolism: The central element, the Roman cuirass, is a symbol of strength and defense. The sword, esponton (a type of half-pike formerly used by subordinate officers), musket, bayonet, cannon, cannon balls, mortar, and mortar bombs are representative of Army implements. The drum and drumsticks are symbols of public notification of the Army's purpose and intent to serve the Nation and its people. The Phrygian cap (often called the Cap of Liberty) supported on the point of an unsheathed sword and the motto "This We'll Defend" on a scroll held by the rattlesnake is a symbol depicted on some American colonial flags and signifies the Army's constant readiness to defend and preserve the United States.
Current Usage: This "War Office" seal continues to be used to this day when legal certification is necessary to authenticate as "official" documents and records of the Department of the Army.
Wonderful picture, thanks CW.
see post #22. :-)
You're posting some awful pretty pics. This is a beauty.
LOL. Happy Birthday PE.
This is a French postage stamp, image is Marianne with the Red Cap. 
Hi miss Feather
Thanks,
but yer not gonna catch me dead in a goatee.
'zat mean I'm on the downward slope?
1942 Garrison Keillor PBS radio personality/legend in his own mind (Prairie Home Companion)PE's dad, stockton, CA (That's right, in The Big Valley)
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Fast forward 23 years
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1965 Happy birthday dad, it's an Engineer.
1965 Engineer#1 "What are you building?" Engineer#2 I don't really know, I've got this pile of junk I found over in the corner, so I thought I'd see if I counld make anything useful out of them." Engineer#1 "What's this?" Engineer#2 Oh that's an old 3k hard drive I found. I thought I could use it to control this thing..whatever it ends up being." Engineer#1 "I tell you I don't know what it is or what it does BUT it sure is UGLY!" Engineer#2 "I got to agree with you there. OH OH, here comes the boss, let's pretend we're doing something useful, like designing an atomic powered toilet paper dispenser." Happy Birthday Professional Engineer You're not 40, you're eighteen with 22 years experience.
ROFLMAO!!
Very cool pic!
KinderSisterSpankenTruppen joins the fray.
Sketch by Randy Toskin, VMA-142.
Gee Thanks. I think.
Howdy ma'am
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Chapter One, Versus One through Six 1. In the Beginning, God created the heavens, and the Aircraft Carrier, and the seas upon which to float it; and yet there was complete Darkness upon the face of the earth. And, as we traveled, there came to us, as a voice out of the darkness, an angel of the Lord, saying, "On centerline, on Glideslope, three quarters of a mile, call the ball." I reflected upon these words, for I was still yet engulfed in complete darkness. With deep feeling and doubt overwhelming my countenance, I glanceth towards my companion at my right hand and saith "What seeth thou, trusted friend?", and there was a great silence. Gazing in a searching manner and seeing naught, I raised my voice saying, "Clara......." 2. And God spoke to me, and He said, "You're low....power". As the Lord saith, so shall it be, and I added power; and lo, the ball riseth up onto the bottom of the mirror. But it was a tainted red glow, and surely indicateth Satan's own influence. And God spoke to me again saying, "Power...Power. Power!!!!....fly the ball." And lo , the ball riseth up and off the top of the lens, and the great darkness was upon me. 3. And the voice of the Angel came to me again, saying, "When comfortable, twelve hundred feet, turn downwind." Whereupon I wandered in the darkness, without direction, for surely the ships radar was beset by demons, and there was great confusion cast upon CATCC, and there was a great silence in which there was no comfort to be found. Even my tacan needle spinneth......and lo, there was chaos; my trusted companion weepeth quietly unto himself and from close behind I heard weeping and gnashing of teeth of our flock. There was a great turmoil within my cockpit for a multitude of serpents had crept therein. 4. And though we wandered, as if by Providence I found myself within that Holy Corridor, and at twelve hundred feet, among my brethren seeking refuge; and the voice of the Angel of the Lord came to me again, asking of me my needles, and I raised my voice saying, "Up and centered", and the voice answered, "Roger, fly your needles...." I reflected upon these words, and I raised my voice in prayer, for though my gyro indicateth it not so, surely my aircraft hath been turned upside down. Verily, as Beelzebub surely wrestled with me, a voice, that of my trusted companion, saith to me calmly, "Friend.....fly thy needles, and find comfort in the Lord." And lo, with deep trembling in my heart, I did, and He guideth me to centered glideslope and centerline, though I know not how it came to be. 5. And out of the great darkness, God spoke to me again saying, "Roger ball" for now I had faith. And though the ball began to rise at the in close position, my right hand was full of the Spirit, and it squeeketh off power and as in a great miracle my plane stoppeth upon the flight deck, for it hath caught the four wire which God in his infinite wisdom hath placed thirty feet further down the flight deck than the three wire. 6. And thus bathed in a golden radiance from above, our pilgrimage was at an end, and my spirit was truly reborn. And as I basked in the rapture, God spoketh to me one final time, and He saith, "Lights out on deck... "Bear" |
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 164th Armor Regiment display items confiscated during a raid on objectives Snake and Tiger in Baghdad, Iraq on July 31, 2005. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Reynaldo Ramon. 050731-F-5435R-096 (Released)
U.S. Army soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 70th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division secure the second floor of a suspected terrorist's home during a raid in Tarmiyah, Iraq on July 22, 2005. U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Russell E. Cooley IV. 050722-F-9712C-049 (Released)
I don't see a hill, just a very large drop!
Front to Back are A-4 Skyhawks
Next are F-8 Crusaders, last of the Gun Fighters
Phabuolos Phantoms are behind the F-8s
and in the rear North American A-5 Vigilanties
Regards
alfa6 ;>}
:^) Thanks for the link.
That makes me cry more than Taps does.
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