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USO Canteen FReeper FRiday.......June 21,2002
FRiends of the USO Canteen FReeper Style and Snow Bunny

Posted on 06/21/2002 1:00:48 AM PDT by 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.


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To: WVNan

These do?

581 posted on 06/21/2002 9:10:05 PM PDT by SAMWolf
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To: WVNan
Hi Nan glad you are here my friend.
582 posted on 06/21/2002 9:10:06 PM PDT by Snow Bunny
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To: deadhead
Hi Colleen, beautiful flowers.

Good to see you!!!


583 posted on 06/21/2002 9:11:28 PM PDT by Snow Bunny
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To: Snow Bunny
Hi Bun. How's my girl tonight?
584 posted on 06/21/2002 9:11:34 PM PDT by WVNan
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To: WVNan

Or would you like the glass bottle?

585 posted on 06/21/2002 9:12:21 PM PDT by SAMWolf
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To: AFVetGal
LOL.....hahaha
586 posted on 06/21/2002 9:12:44 PM PDT by Snow Bunny
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To: AFVetGal
LOL, Jen! :)
587 posted on 06/21/2002 9:13:45 PM PDT by MistyCA
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To: HiJinx; 4TheFlag; redhead
You guys ONLY made it to 90?

Revoltin' ain't it?! We got to at least 98! UGH!!

588 posted on 06/21/2002 9:14:09 PM PDT by Beep
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To: SAMWolf
You need to behave yourself, Sam!
589 posted on 06/21/2002 9:14:50 PM PDT by MistyCA
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To: Snow Bunny
Startin' on a big batch . . .


590 posted on 06/21/2002 9:15:14 PM PDT by Mr_Magoo
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To: SAMWolf
Oh, I like the glass bottle, sweetie. Thank you.
591 posted on 06/21/2002 9:15:19 PM PDT by WVNan
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To: ClaraSuzanne

How about a walk instead?

592 posted on 06/21/2002 9:15:31 PM PDT by SAMWolf
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To: Beep; Pray4USA
I have lost a LOT of pictures, sigh, I'll see what I can find Sharon........

Animals are the GREATEST aren't they???

I used to have a mouse that Pray4USA bought me, she died about a year ago..

I buried her at the beast behind the shop, she was really cute, Daisy was her name. I would put her on my shoulders and she would be so content...


593 posted on 06/21/2002 9:15:47 PM PDT by 4TheFlag
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To: ClaraSuzanne
LOL....yes, I bet he got called away from the computer too.
594 posted on 06/21/2002 9:16:18 PM PDT by MistyCA
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To: MistyCA
Behave? With those legs!! An in a yellow outfit!!!

You're kidding right?

595 posted on 06/21/2002 9:16:29 PM PDT by SAMWolf
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To: SAMWolf
Now, you go trying to get ClaraSue drunk! Hmmmmmmmpfff! See if I'll ever go for a flight with you, you fickle wolf! hehehehe
596 posted on 06/21/2002 9:17:13 PM PDT by Jen
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To: 4TheFlag
Tell me what I will be facing weather wise when I go up that way???? Please?
597 posted on 06/21/2002 9:17:32 PM PDT by MistyCA
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To: WVNan
You're welcome. Anything else I can get you? Snack?
598 posted on 06/21/2002 9:17:34 PM PDT by SAMWolf
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To: MistyCA
Ha! When has he EVER behaved?
599 posted on 06/21/2002 9:17:36 PM PDT by WVNan
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To: Beep
Oh yeah, but I do think I have some sort of bug too.
600 posted on 06/21/2002 9:17:58 PM PDT by Jen
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