San Diego assault ship Tarawa leaves today for Mideast

San Diego Union Tribune ^ | 1/6/03 | Unknown

[bkwells]

Well my fellow FREEPERS, I'm outta here for at least 6 months. I'll try and give some inside views when I can from out here.

[firewalk]

Bttt

[Semper Paratus]

Good luck and stay away from the bad falafel stands in Basra.

[Hegewisch Dupa]

Godspeed. I'd like to add 'thank you' - but that's not nearly enough. I'll buy you a beer if'n you're ever on Chicago's South Side; for whatever that's worth...

[petuniasevan]

Thanks for serving.

[L,TOWM]

Godspeed and URRAH! URRAH!

[Dog]

Good hunting...and God speed!

[knighthawk]

Ping

[knighthawk]

Stay safe!

[Dog]

ping!

[Miss Marple]

Stay safe, and Godspeed.

And most of all, THANK YOU.

[kayak]

Thank you for your service!

May God bless you and keep you!

[RandallFlagg]

UNDERWAY! SHIFT COLORS!!
Watch out for Sea Bats!!!!

[Wait4Truth]

Thanks for the ping, Dog!

bk, stay safe and God bless you. Our prayers are with you!!

[jtill]

Thank you for your service. God bless you and defend you day by day with his heavenly grace.

[ArrogantBustard]

Godspeed. Good Hunting. Give 'em Hell.

And don't forget, LLSS. Which may be of some interest to you, since your'e on a ship. :)

[Molly Pitcher]

A Huge Thank You and Farewell.

[richardtavor]

Our prayers are with you and your families. May G-d cover you all with his protective wing and hide you in the cleft of the Mountain.

[desertcry]

God be with you, bkwells.