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Tribute To HEROES

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If there's anything that identifies and personifies all military people, it's the dogtags.
It's one of the first things we get, and sometimes it's the last reminder of who we are.
They signify our unity of purpose and our dedication to our country.

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Tribute to Vietnam Veterans
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The great intangible of America's wars beyond logistics,
beyond strategy, beyond wonder weapons and Generals,
is the spiritual force of its fighting men and women -
and that is the force that the USO so serves.

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For our Troops, and supporters of
those serving now, and our Veterans.

Partners

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To Jim Robinson,
Founder of FRee Republic and Navy Veteran

Thank you, from all those
who frequent the FReeper Canteen

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[Snow Bunny]

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin' All !
Winky says Howdy too, and he's glad to be back!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

ALL the mail posted on Monday Mail Call
are Recent E-Mails from active duty military
sent to our USO Canteen Hostess Snow Bunny.

Click on the graphic to read
the latest e-mails
FROM the military



Please take a moment and Thank a Service Man or Woman.
Just Click on the graphic to send an e-mail.

[tomkow6]

Good morning, Snow Bunny! Good morning EVERYBODY!

HAPPY MAILCALL MONDAY!

[lodwick]

Thank you for the letters. The very best way to get pumped up for a brand new week of showing our support. Let's Roll.

[Aquamarine]

Good morning! This is my favorite day at the Canteen, when I get to hear from all my heroes that check in with us at the Canteen.

Gone Country

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[SpookBrat]

Attention canteeners: This is just incredibly shameful of me, but tomorrow is Jonah's birthday and I was wondering if you would wish him a Happy Birthday tomorrow (not today). He sits in my lap and reads the Canteen with me. He likes SAMS pictures the best and he knows Sassy and Kneezles. He will be 7. I can't believe it. Sigh...

Also...Wednesday is Sassy's birthday. She will be 29 this year. She's gonna kill me!!!

[SAMWolf]

I love the Canteen, it makes a bad day good, sadness go away, a loneliness disappear.

Thank you for your generous support each day. I carry it with me when I am not able to visit.

Karyn:
Your letter brought tears to my eyes because what we we try to do at the Canteen you put into words. It may not always seem like it but we're here to "make a bad day good, sadness go away, a loneliness disappear."

You earned our support, you pay for it every day with your service and we thank you for it.

[SpookBrat]

Ron USMC….Hello mysterious Ron…..I’m wondering which FReeper your father is now. LOL I’m glad you had that special time to talk with him about his service in Vietnam. I’m so happy to hear you enjoy the canteen and that our comfort/entertainment means something to you and your buddies. :) We have a lot of fun, but it's all for you babe! We love you and are thinking of you always. Give love to your dad and tell him thank you also. (Is he lurking in here today? HI DAD!)

[SpookBrat]

Tony USMC….Hi Tony! Glad you enjoy our parties. Stay safe and come back to visit when you can. Here is a kiss backatcha……..

[SpookBrat]

Tyler, the USNAVY Veteran…your letter was very touching. It means so much to me when I see the pride and courage in the words from our Veterans. I also liked your emphasis on “MY America”……mega dittos my friend. Good luck with your physical therapy. Prayers for healing and comfort coming your way. God bless you Tyler. We thank you. Your service does not go unappreciated here.

[SpookBrat]

Mike, US Army…..I hope Victoria doesn’t think I’m trying to steal you away from her by saying hello. ROFL! (just kidding) I decided to say hello to you because I like your name. That name means a lot to me. HEH! I’m very fond of people named Michael because they are the best people in the whole wide world, don’t you think? I’m glad you feel support here. We love you and all those serving with you. Tell them all hello. We’ll be thinking about you. .

[SpookBrat]

Scully and the Pirates, US Navy……..”So far we have only been in trouble once, but that is because we had a little misunderstanding if you get what I mean”…..No Scully, I don’t get what you mean. Tell us aaaalllllll about it. We can keep a secret. Really we can. We're just dying to know what you bad boys got yourselves into. ROFL!!!

I’m glad we make those tough days a little easier. That’s what we’re here for. Tell the Pirates hello. I wish y’all would come steal me away. I need a vacation. Best wishes and prayers to you. God bless.

(Would someone hand me a scarf. My husband would kill me if I leave the house with this much clevage showing. ACK!)

[SpookBrat]

Cole, USMC…..God bless your uncle. I hope he gets to lurk here too. We’ll be keeping both of you in our thoughts and prayers. Isn’t LadyX the best? She has adopted me and I now have a great mother. (Actually, there are a lot of exceptionally beautiful women in here who are my “mother” and “sister”). Please stay safe. We’re here for you if you need us.

[SpookBrat]

Steve, USMC…..thank you for your sweet note. I’m always happy to hear it when people can see us reaching out to our military. I hope it’s conveyed in a sincere manner, because it is VERY sincere. We love you guys and we are eternally grateful to you. Tell all your friends hello and tell them we are praying for all of you. And just for the record, I’m always easy on SAM. I don’t pick on him. (oh yeah, there was that one time…..)

[SpookBrat]

Slim, USAF….."Phenomenal" is a great word to describe Free Republic. I’m glad this place has found a spot in your heart. Thank you for your service to our country and we appreciate your loving note to us. It makes our week to be validated by the troops on Mondays. Your notes make me feel better about all the dirty laundry in my hall. God bless you and please be careful.

[SpookBrat]

Hugh, US NAVY…..I’m glad you liked the Aviation Ordnanceman thread. I think that has been one of my favorites so far. They work so dang hard. All of our military does. I’m thrilled to know we made your cousins day. Tell him hello for us…..I hope he becomes a regular lurker. Prayers heavenward for all of you……thank you so much for signing on that dotted line for my family and me. Where would our country be without you? God be with you Hugh.

[SpookBrat]

Karyn, US Army……”I love the Canteen, it makes a bad day good, sadness go away, a loneliness disappear”……..God love ya Karyn. Big, warm, tearful group hug. Your letter is so sweet. I almost don’t know what to say. I’m hardly ever speechless. LOL Thank you so much for doing the great job you guys are doing. I trust all of you and have complete confidence in your training, ability, courage and strength. May the Lord carry you through these hard times. We’re always here for you. When you get home, let us know and we’ll have a girl’s night out. Stay safe sweetheart…..we carry you with us too. Always know that, ok?

[Mr_Magoo]

Memorial to honor Cold War subs

They were once a common sight in Charleston Harbor - submarines streaming out to sea.

Bound for the depths of oceans around the world, the crews of these black killing machines served in a silent, secret war with no battles, few casualties, and no clear beginning or end. . . .

[Mr_Magoo]

Ten Simple Rules for Dating My Daughter

Rule One:
If you pull into my driveway and honk, you'd better be delivering a package,
because you're sure not picking anything up.

Rule Two:
You do not touch my daughter in front of me. You may glance at her, so long
as you do not peer at anything below her neck. If you cannot keep your eyes
or hands off of my daughter's body, I will remove them.

Rule Three:
I am aware that is considered fashionable for boys of your age to wear their
trousers so loosely that they appear to be falling off of their hips.
Please don't take this as an insult, but you and all of your friends are
complete idiots. Still, I want to be fair and open minded about this issue,
so I propose this compromise: You may come to the door with your underwear
showing and your pants ten sizes too big, and I will not object. However,
in order to ensure that your clothes do not, in fact come off during the
course of your date with my daughter, I will take my electric nail gun and
fasten your trousers securely in place to your waist.

Rule Four:
I'm sure you've been told that in today's world, sex without utilizing a
"barrier method" of some kind can kill you. Let me elaborate, when it comes
to sex, I am the barrier, and I will kill you.

Rule Five:
It is usually understood that in order for us to get to know each other, we
should talk about sports, politics, and other issues of the day. Please do
not do this. The only information I require from you is an indication of
when you expect to have my daughter safely back at my house, and the only
word I need from you on the subject is "early".

Rule Six:
I have no doubt you are a popular fellow, with many opportunities to date
other girls. this is fine with me as long as it is okay with my daughter.
Otherwise, once you have gone out with my little girl, you will continue to
date no one but her until she is finished with you. If you make her cry, I
will make you cry.

Rule Seven:
As you stand in my front hallway, waiting for my daughter to appear, and
more than an hour goes by, do not sigh and fidget. If you want to be on
time for the movie, you should not be dating. My daughter is putting on her
makeup, a process that can take longer than painting the Golden Gate Bridge.
Instead of just standing there, why don't you do something useful, like
changing the oil in my car?

Rule Eight:
The following places are not appropriate for a date with my daughter.
Places where there are beds, sofas, or anything softer than a wooden stool.
Places where there are no parents, policemen, or nuns within eyesight.
Places where there is darkness. Places where there is dancing, holding
hands, or happiness. Places where the ambient temperature is warm enough to
induce my daughter to wear shorts, tank tops, midriff T-shirts, or anything
other than overalls, a sweater, and a good down parka - zipped up to her
throat. Movies with a strong romantic or sexual theme are to be avoided.
Movies which feature chain saws are okay. Hockey games are okay. Old folks
homes are better.

Rule Nine:
Do not lie to me. I may appear to be a potbellied, balding middle-aged,
dimwitted has been, but on issues relating to my daughter, I am the
all-knowing, merciless god of your universe. If I ask you where you are
going and with whom, you have on chance to tell me the truth, the whole
truth, and nothing but the truth. I have a shotgun, a shovel, and five
acres behind the house. Do not trifle with me.

Rule Ten:
Be afraid, be very afraid. It takes very little for me to mistake the sound
of your car in the driveway for a chopper coming in over a rice paddy near
Hanoi. When my Agent Orange starts acting up, the voices in my head
frequently tell me to clean the guns as I wait for you to bring my daughter
home. As soon as you pull into the driveway you should exit your car with
both hands in plain sight. Speak the perimeter password, announce in a
clear voice that you have brought my daughter home safely and early, then
return to your car - there is no need for you to come inside. The
camouflaged face in the window is mine.