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American Soldier Defender of Freedom
Army National Guard ^
| March 13, 2004
Posted on 03/13/2004 9:36:23 AM PST by Ragtime Cowgirl
American Soldier Defender of Freedom
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In December of 2003, the Army National Guard launched the "Freedom Salute Campaign", an unprecedented program designed to recognize Army National Guard soldiers, their families, and others who have supported them as they answered the call to duty-both at home and abroad. Eligible soldiers include those who were mobilized under one of three Operational Orders (Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom, or Iraqi Freedom) or were on orders in support of those Operations for more than 30 days. (This includes state active duty mobilized soldiers and Title 10 soldiers). Each eligible soldier will receive an encased American Flag, a sequentially numbered commemorative coin; a "Defender of Freedom" certificate signed by Lieutenant General Roger C. Schultz, Director of the Army National Guard, and Command Sergeant Major A. Frank Lever, III, 7th Command Sergeant Major, Army National Guard; and a lapel insignia. The soldier's spouse and children will also receive items recognizing their support and contribution. In addition, each eligible soldier will be able to recognize one individual or organization for outstanding support during the soldier's mobilization. This recognition will be in the form of a commemorative lapel insignia and a medallion with ribbon. National Guard State Marketing NCOs are the points of contact and are the only persons authorized to nominate units and soldiers. If you have questions about whether your soldier or his unit have been nominated, you should contact the National Guard State Marketing NCO at your state National Guard headquarters. More detailed information about this campaign may be found at http://www.virtualarmory.com/. |
TOPICS: Announcements; Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: anamericansoldier; army; gnfi; nationalguard; nobleeagle; oef; oif
To: Old Sarge; MJY1288; xzins; Calpernia; TEXOKIE; Alamo-Girl; windchime; Grampa Dave; ...
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Army National Guard - "Freedom Salute Campaign" "..an unprecedented program designed to recognize Army National Guard soldiers, their families, and others who have supported them as they answered the call to duty-both at home and abroad." |
Thank you!
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posted on
03/13/2004 9:38:49 AM PST
by
Ragtime Cowgirl
("(We)..come to rout out tyranny from its nest. Confusion to the enemy." - B. Taylor, US Marine)
To: Ragtime Cowgirl
Pretty sad, that this is the first I've heard of it, and that I had to hear it HERE, instead of thru channels.
Thanks, Rags.
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posted on
03/13/2004 9:40:58 AM PST
by
Old Sarge
To: Ragtime Cowgirl
Very interesting post.
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posted on
03/13/2004 9:46:24 AM PST
by
68skylark
To: Old Sarge
In a way, I know what you mean. But on the other hand, that's why we have FR -- the premier information source in the world!
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posted on
03/13/2004 9:54:51 AM PST
by
68skylark
To: Old Sarge
I love posting these threads...gives me a chance to say thanks, too.
(^: I'm guessing someone posted the news prematurely (unusual for the DoD).
Who among your students should I forward this to?
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posted on
03/13/2004 10:34:15 AM PST
by
Ragtime Cowgirl
("(We)..come to rout out tyranny from its nest. Confusion to the enemy." - B. Taylor, US Marine)
To: Ragtime Cowgirl
We are winning ~ the bad guys are losing ~ trolls, terrorists, democ
rats and the mainstream media are sad ~ very sad!
~~ Bush/Cheney 2004 ~~
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posted on
03/13/2004 11:09:52 AM PST
by
blackie
(Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)
To: 68skylark
No arguement, Sir.
Haven't heard of/from you; wazzup?
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posted on
03/13/2004 12:11:38 PM PST
by
Old Sarge
To: Ragtime Cowgirl
You leave that to me....
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posted on
03/13/2004 12:11:59 PM PST
by
Old Sarge
To: Ragtime Cowgirl
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posted on
03/13/2004 12:13:14 PM PST
by
Fiddlstix
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To: Old Sarge
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posted on
03/13/2004 1:27:54 PM PST
by
ALOHA RONNIE
(Vet-Battle of IA DRANG-1965 http://www.LZXRAY.com)
To: Ragtime Cowgirl; Old Sarge; ALOHA RONNIE; SAMWolf
This is excellent--these people keep us free.
And for defaming our National Guard I nominate Jean-Fraud Kerry for one more purple heart.
For the lump on his head when we drop him back into Vietnam.
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posted on
03/13/2004 2:39:21 PM PST
by
PhilDragoo
(Hitlery: das Butch von Buchenvald)
To: PhilDragoo
But...but according to Kerry the National Guard is not much different from being a draft dodger????? < /sarcasm>
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posted on
03/13/2004 2:43:36 PM PST
by
SAMWolf
(John Kerry is not indecisive and wishy-washy. He consistantly gives aid and comfort to our enemies.)
To: PhilDragoo
This is the first I've heard of this. As a Guardsman I think that it is a wonderful idea. My unit has been deployed for 406 days, 334 of which have been in theater.
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posted on
03/14/2004 12:40:27 AM PST
by
armyboy
(Posting from Sustainer Army Airfield Balad, Iraq. All Gave Some...Some Gave All. 54 more days!)
To: PhilDragoo
This is the first I've heard of this. As a Guardsman I think that it is a wonderful idea. My unit has been deployed for 406 days, 334 of which have been in theater.
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posted on
03/14/2004 12:41:38 AM PST
by
armyboy
(Posting from Sustainer Army Airfield Balad, Iraq. All Gave Some...Some Gave All. 54 more days!)
To: PhilDragoo
This is the first I've heard of this. As a Guardsman I think that it is a wonderful idea. My unit has been deployed for 406 days, 334 of which have been in theater.
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posted on
03/14/2004 12:44:33 AM PST
by
armyboy
(Posting from Sustainer Army Airfield Balad, Iraq. All Gave Some...Some Gave All. 54 more days!)
To: PhilDragoo
This is the first I've heard of this. As a Guardsman I think that it is a wonderful idea. My unit has been deployed for 406 days, 334 of which have been in theater.
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posted on
03/14/2004 1:00:21 AM PST
by
armyboy
(Posting from Sustainer Army Airfield Balad, Iraq. All Gave Some...Some Gave All. 54 more days!)
To: armyboy
As a Guardsman I think that it is a wonderful idea. Guardsman, eh?
And that's as it should be.
Somehow, Guardswoman just wouldn't sound right, would it?!
DEAR PRESIDENT BUSH:
GET THE WOMEN OUT OF COMBAT AND COMBAT SUPPORT ROLES NOW!!!
LET OUR SOLDIERS BE SOLDIERS!
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posted on
03/14/2004 1:40:37 AM PST
by
ppaul
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