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The FReeper Foxhole Honors our Veterans - November 11th, 2005
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Posted on 11/10/2005 9:22:39 PM PST by snippy_about_it
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Many people confuse Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Memorial Day is a day for remembering and honoring military personnel who died in the service of their country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle.
While those who died are also remembered on Veterans Day, Veterans Day is the day set aside to thank and honor ALL those who served honorably in the military - in wartime or peacetime.
In fact, Veterans Day is largely intended to thank LIVING veterans for their service, to acknowledge that their contributions to our national security are appreciated, and to underscore the fact that all those who served - not only those who died - have sacrificed and done their duty.
While Veterans Day is typically a tribute to America's living veterans, it is always appropriate to include a moment of respect for those who gave their lives for their country.
The signing of the World War I Armistice took place in a railway coach near the battle zone in France. The bugles sounded "cease firing" and the hostilities ended, marking a most significant moment in world history.
Although 11 a.m. remains a traditional hour for this type of tribute, a moment of silence is appropriate at any time and may be followed by an instrumental or vocal rendition of "Taps."
Like other things of great value, the security this country enjoys did not come cheaply. Part of the cost has already been paid by Americans who answered the call to military duty when their country needed them. They served in 11 wars from the Revolution to the Persian Gulf, earning the special distinction "veteran."
But another part of freedom's cost must continue to be paid long after the guns have been silenced. This debt is owed America's veterans.
In each of America's struggles, heroes in uniform emerged to inspire and spur us on to victory. Our veterans'steadfast resolve to stand and fight for the American way of life is a constant reminder that the righteousness of our destiny overarches the anguish of our losses.
America's servicemen and women, who became our Nation's veterans when they set their uniforms aside and resumed their civilian lives, distinguished themselves through their willingness to risk life and limb in defense of the freedoms we all cherish.
I am honored and privileged to lead the Cabinet Department that was charged by Abraham Lincoln to redeem our Nation's debt to liberty's defenders.
Those who have served our Nation in uniform are the best people our society has to offer. We owe them our full support, and our sincerest thanks.
America's veterans did not shrink from battle; they did not yield to fear; they did not abandon their cause. All too often they paid the ultimate price.
By their example of courage under fire, they raised up a new nation, inspired by the dignity of the common man -- a nation blessed with heroes and heroes' dreams. That is leadership of the highest quality. That is America's leadership legacy.
Excerpt from VA Secretary Principi's speech on July 2, 2003 at the National Young Leaders conference in Washington, DC.
We welcome your well wishes to our veterans and please share any pictures or stories you might have of your own service or a friend or family member. If you'd like to post a picture and have no server just send me a freep mail and we can post it for you.
Thank you all and enjoy your Veterans Day!
To: All
America's Living Veterans
WWI Living Veterans Less than 200 Total That Served 4,734,991
WWII Living Veterans 3,526,000 Total That Served 16,112,566
Korean War Living Veterans 3,257,000 Total That Served 5,720,000
Vietnam War Living Veterans 8,055,000 Total That Served 9,200,000
Desert Shield/Desert Storm Living Veterans 1,900,000 Total That Served 2,322,332
War on Terrorism* Veterans** 194,700 Total That Served 1,428,383
Total Living Veterans - 24,737,500
*Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom **Service members who have left the military ***As of 8/16/05
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posted on
11/10/2005 9:23:01 PM PST
by
snippy_about_it
(Fall in --> The FReeper Foxhole. America's History. America's Soul.)
To: All; SAMWolf; Diver Dave; CholeraJoe; Professional Engineer; colorado tanker; Iris7; ...
I received this list from my dear friend bkwells last night and thought it would be perfect to post here today. We love all you guys and gals.
In honor of our living veterans and their wonderful American sense of humor.
---Military Operational Readiness---Rules Of Engagement(ROE)----
US Marine Corps ROE:
1. Be courteous to everyone, friendly to no one.
2. Decide to be aggressive enough, quickly enough.
3. Have a plan.
4. Have a back-up plan, because the first one probably won't work.
5. Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet.
6. Do not attend a gunfight with a handgun whose caliber does not start with a "4."
7. Anything worth shooting is worth shooting twice. Ammo is cheap. Life is expensive.
8. Move away from your attacker. Distance is your friend. (Lateral & diagonal preferred.)
9. Use cover or concealment as much as possible.
10. Flank your adversary when possible. Protect yours.
11. Always cheat; always win. The only unfair fight is the one you lose.
12. In ten years nobody will remember the details of caliber, stance, or tactics. They will only remember who lived.
13. If you are not shooting, you should be communicating your intention to shoot.
US Army ROE:
1. Select a new beret to wear.
2. Sew patches on right shoulder.
3. Change the color of beret you decide to wear.
US Army Rangers ROE:
1. Walk in 50 miles wearing 75 pound rucksack while starving.
2. Locate individuals requiring killing.
3. Request permission via radio from "Higher" to perform killing.
4. Curse bitterly when mission is aborted.
5. Walk out 50 miles wearing a 75 pound rucksack while starving.
US Navy ROE:
1. Drink Coffee.
2. Go to Sea.
3. Drink Coffee.
4. Brief Strike Aircraft.
5. Drink Coffee
6. Watch movie.
7. Make a new pot of Coffee...
8. Launch Missiles.
9. Drink Coffee.
10.Deploy the Marines.
11 Drink Coffee.
Navy SEALS ROE:
1. Look very cool in Gargoyle sunglasses.
2. Kill every living thing within view.
3. Adjust speedo.
4. Check hair in mirror.
US Air Force ROE:
1. Have a cocktail.
2. Adjust temperature on air-conditioner.
3. See what's on HBO.
4. Ask "what is a gunfight?"
5. Request more funding from Congress with a "killer" Power Point presentation.
6. Wine & dine 'key' Congressmen, invite DOD & defense industry executives.
7. Receive funding, set up new command and assemble assets.
8. Declare the assets "strategic" and never deploy them operationally.
9. Hurry to make 1045 tee-time.
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posted on
11/10/2005 9:25:40 PM PST
by
snippy_about_it
(Fall in --> The FReeper Foxhole. America's History. America's Soul.)
To: alfa6; Allen H; Colonial Warrior; texianyankee; vox_PL; Bigturbowski; ruoflaw; Bombardier; ...
To The FReeper Foxhole
It's Veterans Day. Good Morning Everyone.
If you want to be added to our occasional ping list, let us know.
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posted on
11/10/2005 9:29:14 PM PST
by
snippy_about_it
(Fall in --> The FReeper Foxhole. America's History. America's Soul.)
To: snippy_about_it; SAMWolf
As Tiny Tim said, God Bless us every one...
To all vets who visit the Foxhole today, my undying gratitude to you for your service. We are better today for that.
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posted on
11/10/2005 9:31:34 PM PST
by
HiJinx
(~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Serving Those Who Serve Us ~ Operation Season's Greetings ~)
To: snippy_about_it; All
Ms. Snips! Wonderful thread. I peak over here at you and Sam and the rest of the kids here- all the time. Happy Veterans day to the entire foxhole crew. I will be in remembrance of our veterans all day today, and my children and I have a few things we plan to do to honor this day for our heroes. Thank you for the ping and for honoring our veterans everyday- the way you all here do.
To: snippy_about_it; xzins; JulieRNR21; Vets_Husband_and_Wife; Cinnamon Girl; Alamo-Girl; Bigg Red; ...
Hiya Snippy .... enjoy Veteran's Day ... and THANKS for all you do on these threads!
To all Veterans: THANK YOU for your service! Enjoy the day!
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"The Era of Osama lasted about an hour, from the time the first plane hit the tower to the moment the General Militia of Flight 93 reported for duty."
Toward FREEDOM
This is my Military/Veteran's Affairs ping list. FReep mail me if you want ON/OFF the list.
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posted on
11/10/2005 9:36:17 PM PST
by
Neil E. Wright
(An oath is FOREVER)
To: snippy_about_it
OH that is so true about... drinking lots of coffee in the Navy! And when you're out of coffee, Mountain Dew will suffice until someone can get more coffee.
To: Neil E. Wright
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posted on
11/10/2005 9:48:02 PM PST
by
JulieRNR21
(I BELIEVE CONGRESSMAN WELDON !!!)
To: HiJinx
Thank you for your service jinxy.
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posted on
11/10/2005 9:53:01 PM PST
by
snippy_about_it
(Fall in --> The FReeper Foxhole. America's History. America's Soul.)
To: Diva Betsy Ross
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posted on
11/10/2005 9:53:34 PM PST
by
snippy_about_it
(Fall in --> The FReeper Foxhole. America's History. America's Soul.)
To: Neil E. Wright
Thank you for your kind words and thank you for your service to our country.
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posted on
11/10/2005 9:54:20 PM PST
by
snippy_about_it
(Fall in --> The FReeper Foxhole. America's History. America's Soul.)
To: Peanut Gallery
I hear tell the Navy has the best coffee around.
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posted on
11/10/2005 9:59:56 PM PST
by
snippy_about_it
(Fall in --> The FReeper Foxhole. America's History. America's Soul.)
To: Neil E. Wright
To: snippy_about_it
Thanks for the thread.
BOO!!
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posted on
11/10/2005 10:09:06 PM PST
by
U S Army EOD
(LET ME KNOW WHERE HANOI JANE FONDA IS WHEN SHE TOURS)
To: snippy_about_it
Salute to my brothers and sisters.
Fresh coffee is being served in the forward mess. We'll be getting underway as soon as the divers chip away the coffee grounds from the screws and rudders. :)
Thanks for the Veteran's Day Tribute.
To: Peanut Gallery
didn't have any Mountain Dew with me, but I do remember selling cokes and ginger ales for about 2 bucks a piece to the Marines heading back out to the ship with me on an LCU.... Marines will buy just about anything at any price after they've been out all night drinking ;-)
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posted on
11/10/2005 11:14:08 PM PST
by
tarawa
To: snippy_about_it; SAMWolf
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posted on
11/11/2005 12:35:23 AM PST
by
RasterMaster
(Sharpen Your Sticks & Grab Your Buckets - Merry MOOSEMUSS!)
To: snippy_about_it
At least thirty - forty years ago Navy coffee was poor but plentiful. Sleep was sparse. Seven day work weeks.
When every warm flat square foot is covered with sleeping men (can't put the "racks" down until after 4 PM) during lunch you are seeing the real Navy. When lunch is skipped to take a nap. The meals are gigantic because they are often missed.
Yesterday's Navy was wooden ships and iron men. How about today? Still Iron Men? You bet.
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posted on
11/11/2005 1:44:37 AM PST
by
Iris7
("Let me go to the house of the Father.")
To: snippy_about_it
The Air Force seems to have been working eight hour days. Imagine.
Hands down the Army had the worst food and the best card players. Never had Air Force chow. The Navy mess on Guam was fantastic. Marines drank too much, unlike swabs who all can hold their likker (grin).
Speaking of Marines, a couple of old ones were selling poppies a few years back. I stopped a minute to BS. Wife was present, the Marines were gentlemen (believe it or not most Marines are gentlemen) and we talked a little of the old talk, but without "colorful" language as there was a lady present.
I fed them the old line "the Marines are part of the Navy". (True, of course.) The reply? "Yeah, the men's part."
How can you not like such great guys?
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posted on
11/11/2005 2:05:31 AM PST
by
Iris7
("Let me go to the house of the Father.")
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