USO Canteen FReeper FRiday.......June 21,2002

FRiends of the USO Canteen FReeper Style and Snow Bunny

[Snow Bunny]

We are honored to introduce to you
G'nad

...."My mom always said she wasn't surprised I wanted to be a Marine...I still love scars and bruises...I acquired quite a collection over the years...

Newly commissioned, boot 2ndLt g'nad......

1stLt and Mrs. g'nad headed for the Marine Corps Birthday Ball. She's my best friend...my reality check...God has blessed me with her.

Above and Below...Desert Storm, cleaned up afterwards ... somewhere in Kuwait.......

Reunion with Mrs. g'nad, this photo ran in the OkiMar Edition of Stars and Stripes.......

On the range at 29 Palms with a buddy, our custom rifles, and M-14s...Life is good!.......

Winter warfare training with some of my Marines at the Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, CA. I'm the one standing far left. This was with 2d Marine Regiment... my best time, and my best Marines.......

The family as of Nov '01. Rebecca, Mrs. g'nad, Jake and me on the beach at Emerald Isle, NC.

I knew I wanted to be a Marine since I was three-years-old. I signed my Delayed Entry Program papers in Oct of my senior year, but in December the Officer Selection Officer (OSO) asked me if I wanted to try for an NROTC Scholarship. I never had any intention of being an officer, and my family was too poor for me to even consider college. I was accepted and attended Iowa State University and OCS, and was commissioned. I owe the Marine Corps a great debt.

. Still on active duty as a Major at Headquarters Marine Corps...my first desk job, and it's killin' me...

Been a lot of places, seen a lot of things... some bad, some good. But I have always served with the finest of men, Marines.

I trust in Jesus as my Lord and Savior...I believe in Duty, Honor, Sacrifice, Integrity...

I believe that there is no substitute for hard work... that pain is a good thing...if no one's shooting at you, there is nothing to stress about...oh yes, and beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy...

Die first, then quit.......

G'nad

Thank you G’nad for serving our country and for sharing with us here at the FReeper USO Canteen. It is an honor and blessing to know you.

[tomkow6]

What un-truths are being generated about me?

[daisyscarlett]

Yep, the kitchen is well stocked. We can whip up some oysters rockefeller in no time and a filet, always. How about some New York Steaks, bone in? We have those too if you need them.

Wish there was a Dairy Queen near me....all we have is Der WeinerschneitZel...

[SassyMom]

See post #76. There are no un-truths spoken here. *giggle*

[tomkow6]

So I was playing with some strange looking kitty-cats, so what?

[Aquamarine]

Thanks darlin'...appreciate your understandin'...can I buy you a drink to make up for it?

Sure Baby.....no problem.

[Aquamarine]

Thank you. :)
Don't forget...dress to kill.

[MistyCA]

Good morning, Victoria! That little bear is so cute! I am in and out again and wanted to say good morning to you and everyone else!!!

[Jen]

Good morning, fellas! Happy FReeper Friday. I love finding out about FReepers who are serving our country, or have served. And many of the troops who lurk say it's their favorite day. Good to see you today. Jen

[MistyCA]

Welcome to you and to all other new comers to the Canteen!!!! It's always wonderful to see the new faces around here! :))))

[MistyCA]

Oh! Clonations!!! What to do, what to do......ok girls, time to group up and protect the territory!

[Jen]

Good morning, Clara Sue. God bless you too!

Are you feeling better today? I might have caught what you had/have. My throat is very sore today. Do I 'sound' any different to you? (cough cough)

[smurf]

Hey :) Just wanted you to know I'm around.

[MistyCA]

CLARA! Is that you inside that burka with Tom again????? Good heavens, that's what started all this to begin with! Clara! Please!!!

[Victoria Delsoul]

Hi Sam. I'm having a horrible time.

I can't open up my FRemails, and it's very slow to post, too. Grrrrr

[Jen]

Hahahaha! G'nad, I too thought Aquamarine was a guy when I first saw her screenname. Must be the 'marine' part of it that fooled us. Jen

[tomkow6]

It's not Clara.....I'm sneaking those strange looking kitty kats into the Canteen.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Hi Clara.

Maybe you can post the words to us who are audio challanged.

I'll try. :-)

[MistyCA]

As long as you blush with pride, Jarhead! :))

[Jen]

Time Out: 11:52
KMG-365

What does this mean?

[Victoria Delsoul]

Great, Cob! Looking forward to seeing you.