Thursday, May 29, 2008

GOAL: 50,000 TROOP CARE PACKAGES

IT'S HERE - THE BIG EVENT BY MOVE AMERICA FORWARD FOR THE TROOPS!!!

http://www.melaniemorgan.com

http://www.moveamericaforward.org/index.php/MAF/FullNewsItem/news_tease_history_making_push_for_us_troops


The above is the biggest event of this kind being put together
Please read and pass this on to EVERYONE you know -
The goal is at least 50,000 care packages to our troops by July 4th!!!!!!!!
Help get the word out -
Robbie

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

HONOR & REMEMBER


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Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Music for Troops

Military and Veterans can register on www.musicfortroops.com to get the music donated to them from 1000's of bands across America. Please tell others about this wonderful program from Music For Troops a DOD America Supports You homefront group.

Sunday, May 25, 2008

Talking With Heroes News

Hello , Thank you for being a Talking With Heroes friend.

Our Troops need our support, in an unusual way.

They have stories to tell that most media are not reporting. Please consider listening to this non-political show called "Talking With Heroes" www.talkingwithheroes.com

1. Sunday night, May 25th 5pm PST the first hour of Boots On The Ground http://talkingwithheroes.com/product_info.php?cPath=28&products_id=809
Guests on this program are: Air Force MSGT Craig Colton recently returned from Iraq, Marine Major Dave Sandvold who called in from Iraq,Jo Bradway, CISCO Employee Troop Support Group Al Andres, CISCO Employee Troop Support GroupEve Tidwell, GodBless Ft Benning Organizing GroupEmily Mather, Military Wife of a deployed soldier and with Celebrating HeroesClaudia Pemberton Author of Love Leaves No One BehindGold Star Dad Robert Stokely of SGT Michael James Stokely

2. The second hour of "Boots On The Ground" June 1, 2008 at 5pm PST. http://talkingwithheroes.com/product_info.php?cPath=28&products_id=813 Guests on this program are:Alan Gray, Owner of NewsBlaze.ComEmery McClendon, Veteran and founder of ARMAD.Net(Doc) DeLeo with the US Army Corps of Engineers Recently Returned from Iraq Greg Jayhan, Thank our Veterans and HeroesArmy Major Sean Ryan recently returned from IraqPatti Bader, Founder of SoldiersAngels.OrgGeorge Bernloehr, Veteran and VP of Operations with civilianjobs.comColleen Saffron, Wife of a Wounded Soldier and Exec. Dir. lifetransformed.orgDoc Killian, Veteran and Singer - listen here to "To Our Troops"Susannah Meyer, Singer with Trusting Calliope - Listen here to "He's Coming Home"Jill Horn, Singer with Trusting Calliope - Listen here to "He's Coming Home"Suzanne Gorman, Singer - Listen to "We'll Remember"

3. Archives of Talking With Heroes radio shows including interviews, convoys and more from Iraq are available at: http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/19487
Please listen to this show and consider requesting the Talking With Heroes Newsletter at www.talkingwithheroes.net

Please forward this to your contacts who would appreciate this information

Thank You
Bob Calvert, Host
www.talkingwithheroes.com
www.youtube.com/bobc9246
www.myspace.com/youngheroes
Email: bobc9246@yahoo.com

Vets for Freedom in the Media

http://www.vetsforfreedom.org/multimedia/details.aspx?id=278

Need Addresses

If anyone has any Marines or Soldiers that are serving Overseas please e-mail me with their addresses. My friend and her husband is writing to them and also when the finances allows they have been sending care packages. They live in the same town as me and they are also finding others in the area to write also. My e-mail is vietnamveteranswife@gmail.com

Thanks , Marnie

I am taking part in the letter writing also and we want all branches of the Military.

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Messages from Home

Memorial Day American Spirit May 2008 The idea of American Spirit is as diverse and complex as the people who make up our country. American Spirit is an incredible pride in our country, and all that it represents. It is a beckoning hope inspired by the ideals of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It is a choice to make a difference in the world, born in the appreciation of freedom. It is the ingenuity of a democratic society, determined to forge ahead and overcome whatever obstacles might be in the way. This Memorial Day, we observe that American Spirit with a profound gratitude to each of you, and all those before you who have fought to protect our nation and make the world a better, safer place. We wish to thank each of you for giving so much of yourself on behalf of all of us. Messages from Home holiday.messages@yahoo.com

There are no words to truly express my
gratitude to all of you who have volunteered
to protect our country and freedom. I want
to thank you and all the troops serving
around the world that would be completely
forsaken if it were not for your courage and
dedication. You are in my thoughts and
prayers and may God Bless and keep you
safe.
Nadine Clewett
Peoria, AZ

Please know that we truly appreciate all that
you do for us here at home and know that
we continously pray for you and your
safety. Thanks so very much!
Walt & Kim O'Rourke
Stewart, Ohio
Thank you for defending your country and
putting yourself in harms way. You are my
hero and I love you! There are TONS of
Americans back home that love and support
you 100%.
Renee Stuck
Decatur IL
bookreader0614@yahoo.com

To all of our brave men and women who are serving our country I want to say thank you so very much for what you are doing for all of us. I want each and every one of you to know how much you are appreciated. I am a Troop Greeter in Bangor Maine , it has been an honor to have met many of you pass through our halls either on your way over or on your way home. You are all Heroes to us. Debbie in Maine ~*~ Dear Soldiers serving our country We appreciate all you are doing and the difficult job you have to do daily. We pray for your safety and soon return home to your loved ones. Sincerely, Jerry and Ann Salem,OR

Dear Heroes (yes, that means YOU!!!) Thank you so much for all you have done and continue to do for our country. Your sacrifices do not go un-noticed by us back home. We love you and are darn proud of you! (hugs) MamaKat -Kat Orr jeffskat@gmail.com

To our Troops & Heroes& Heroes, Thank you for keeping us and others free. Without your help in the Past , Present & Future we would not be safe & free. Your in my Prayers & Thoughts never to be forgotten. We love & Respect you. XOXO God Bless you! Patsy Fall River, MA
andoverctpatsy@aol.com

DEAR HERO, THANK YOU FOR YOUR COURAGE AND SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY. GOD BLESS YOU ALL, AND THOSE WHO HAVE GIVEN THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE, YOU ARE NEVER FORGOTTEN. DIANE FAIRBEN SOLDIERS ANGELS, NEW YORK

I would just like to give you all a big HOOHAH. I am very proud of our military as it takes a special person to do the things you do every day. May God Bless you and Keep you all Safe and bring you all home to your loved ones. A Very Special Thank You to My Son in Afghanistan, Sgt. Daniel Smith. Thank You for Your Service to Our Nation Linda Adams San Antonio,Tx

God Bless You! You are truly brave and we all appreciate all your dedication and hard work. We love and miss you! Take care of each other. Christy Justice Vienna, WV When there is nothing left but God that is when you find out that God is all you need! This Memorial Day will be hard for me knowing our son will go over seas soon and we just lost our second Veteran assist dog but we can make it. How? With the help of loved ones like our family members (on line ones especially) and friends. We hope the eagle flies over you and protects you till you come home and fore ever . Please stay safe and return home to your loved ones soon. I have to keep this email short but my wishes for you I promise are not small and will fore ever be dear to me. Thanks for keeping the flag waving and our land Free Donna Schwartz(Mom of Spc. Kevin Rammelsberg and all his brave military sisters and brothers.)

Dear American Hero, You've bravely and proudly carried the burden of defending this country. And for that, there are no words to express our gratitude. Because of you, this country remains the greatest nation on Earth! On behalf of each proud citizen, please accept our deepest gratitude for your heroism and valor. We remember all you've done for each of us, and we are forever grateful. Best Wishes for Memorial Day! Kathryn McCord Omaha, NE

Best wishes this Memorial Day. We care about you and hope that you stay safe. May your stay far from home be short and may you soon return to your family and friends. Mary Ann Gorham, NH janickima@ncia.net

Just wanted to share with all our Troops, their families, and all Military Support Groups know that ARMAD will be thanking them on May 24, 2008. Anyone anywhere may join us via ChatStar also. The details are at Troops, their families, and all Military Support Groups know that ARMAD will be thanking them on May 24, 2008. Anyone anywhere may join us via ChatStar also. The details are at www.armad.net. May is Military Appreciation Month and The Fifth Annual Amateur Radio Military Appreciation day will take place May 24th. ARMAD is an award winning event and "LIVE" forum involving Amateur Radio Operators from around the world to spread messages of support for our Military Veterans, and Active Duty Members. ARMAD encourages our Amateur Radio Operators from our communities to gather at public venues such as shopping malls, parks, VA Hospit als and sporti ng events, to allow the public to express verbal positive support "LIVE" over two way radio for members of the Military, Veterans, Reserves, National Guard, and Military Support Groups. For more information please visit: www.armad.net

Dear Brave Soldier I hope you are well and safe. I wont to wish you a great Memorial Day and the best of everything that you do. I honor our soldiers the whole year around not just at Memorial Day. You are so brave with a lot of courage. I want to thank you for everything that you do and then some. You deserve the best. I know that people don't thank you enough and that is not right at all. You are my hero. I am from Tenn. Take care and stay safe brave one. May God Bless You Wanda wandarogers2000@yahoo.com

Sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing Thank you again from the bottom of my heart, for your continued mental support and physically being there… We, are so impressed with your positive attitude, hopefully all will be home when the mission is accomplished in the not too far future....Best regards and wishes for all an eventual safe return........... Doug,Seattle, Washington USA

Memorial Day greetings to our troops! Jesus Christ said, "Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends" – and He gave His life for us, so that all who believe in Him might have eternal life, life that death cannot conquer. As we reflect with gratitude on the sacrifices of those who have given their lives for their country, we remember with thankfulness all of you who serve today, praying that God will guide, protect, and bless you in all that you do. With appreciation, Rebecca Schwartz Pullman, WA RLS@turbonet.com

Dear US Troops, As a military wife I would like to thank each and every one of you that is defending our country right now. It takes great courage and strength to do what you do everyday. Keep your chins high and know that we are standing behind you all the way! Sending the love from home! Shauna Adams Coast Guard New York ~*~ Thank you all for the work you do. May God keep you in his care and return you home safely. Delia Rimes, delia.rimes@yahoo.com

What a site to see Old Glory flying in the Arizona desert breeze! Thank you so much for your bravery, courage, and honor. Your unselfish acts do not go left unnoticed. Our thoughts and prayers remain with you and your families during this Patriotic Holiday! I salute your efforts in fighting this war on terrorism and defending our freedoms. I write handwritten letters and will continue to do so to show support to people like you. Sincerely, Mrs. Rebecca Tesar, 4704 S. Paseo Melodioso, Tucson, AZ 85730

Arizona desert breeze! Thank you so much for your bravery, courage, and honor. Your unselfish acts do not go left unnoticed. Our thoughts and prayers remain with you and your families during this Patriotic Holiday! I salute your efforts in fighting this war on terrorism and defending our freedoms. I write handwritten letters and will continue to do so to show support to p eople like you. Sincerely, Mrs. Rebecca Tesar, 4704 S. Paseo Melodioso, Tucson, AZ 85730

Dear Heroes, On this Memorial Day, we honor each and every one of you as well as those who have served before you. Today it is you who are doing the work and making the sacrifices necessary to keep America free. Mere words cannot begin to express my gratitude, but THANK YOU and stay safe. Lana France Williamsport, PA llf2@comcast.net

Dear American Heroes, On behalf of the Sponsor The Troops Volunteers (www.sponsorthetroops.org), please accept my thanks for all you do, and all you and your families sacrifice so that you can serve. You represent the best America has to offer: men and women who serve with pride, honor, compassion, bravery and dignity. My heart and prayers for your safety go out to you this Memorial Day, and always. ~Jane PS: Let me know how we can support you! -janeconrad@comcast.net

And I'm proud to be an American Where at least I know I'm free And I won't forget the men who died Who gave that right to me

Lee Greenwood Dear Service Member, We are thinking and praying for you on this Memorial Day. Thank you so much for the love you have shone for our great country and the people who live in it. Thank you for your courage, compassion, self-sacrifice and dedication to duty that you have given every day. We are always thinking of you and praying for you. May God Bless and Keep You in His Arms Linda Shissler and Family Sabinsville, PA farm_life@earthlink.net

So many of us are thinking of all of you with great pride and hope every day. My heart swells with pride when I reflect on how you absolutely represent the very best of our country. You exhibit incredible patriotism, dedication and sacrifice during some of the best years of your lives for the benefit of others. You are protecting us at home while giving others a chance to enjoy the freedoms we know (and often take for granted) in the USA. Our sincere hope and prayer is that you will return safely to the arms of your family and friends. God Bless every single one of you! With love and respect, Karen McLeod Houston, TX

Memorial Day provides us with an opportunity to honor you, our heroes, as you display true American spirit with the personal sacrifices you make on our behalf. As we fly our flags, spend time with our families and enjoy a day off work we'll remember it's all possible because of you. Take care, keep your head down and stay safe. God bless and watch over each of you! JoAnn Megill Houston, Texas

To all of our American troops and to the Allies fighting with them, I'd like to honor your service by offering my sincere thanks for all of the hard work and dedication you are putting forth to help keep America free. Your brave service lets my family continue to live in freedom. I pray for your safe return to your loved ones. To your families I offer my gratitude for sharing you with the rest of the country. Americans at home have not forgotten you, and we appreciate the sacrifices you are making on our behalf. I hope all of you will be able to come home soon, to stay. I know this country was built on the hard work and courage of its fighting men and women, and you are part of that strong tradition. Thank you for all you are doing and stay safe! Beth Mayers Allies fighting with them, I'd like to honor your service by offering my sincere thanks for all of the hard work and dedication you &l t; BR>are putting forth to help keep America free. Your brave service lets my family continue to live in freedom. I pray for your safe return to your loved ones. To your families I offer my gratitude for sharing you with the rest of the country. Americans at home have not forgotten you, and we appreciate the sacrifices you are making on our behalf. I hope all of you will be able to come home soon, to stay. I know this country was built on the hard work and courage of its fighting men and women, and you are part of that strong tradition. Thank you for all you are doing and stay safe! Beth Mayers mayersmom1@yahoo.com

Dear Men and Women of the United States Military, On this Memorial Day 2008 we salute and honor you for your service to our country and send a special thanks to your wonderful families for their sacrifices. And to the men and women who have been adopted by Webofsupport.Com soldier adoption program, 101st Airborne, 72nd MP's and 140th Nevada National Guard, thinking of you today...stay safe, we are so proud of you all. P.J. Degross Webofsupport.Com Pjdahling@aol.com Carson City, NV

We are expecting our first child, and we will get to raise our child in the greatest country on earth because of people like you who not only believe this country is worth defending but you put yourself in harms way to ensure we will always be free. God Bless you! Tim & Monique Bennett – Houston TX I'm so proud of all our guys and gals who are serving our country. THANK YOU! Stay well, stay safe. yomamaruth@hotmail.com Ruth Ray in PA daughter of a WWII soldier who served in New Guinea,

mom of an Ohio Army National Guardsman, and volunteer on troop support site www.sponsorthetroops.org

On this Memorial Day ~ 2008 We honor those who gave their lives defending our way of life here in USA. As we remember their sacrifices, we appreciate more than ever your willingness to risk your own life for our country. Thank you for the risks you take each day and the sacrifices you have made in the service of our nation. We care about you! We care about our freedom that you fight so hard for! We thank you! We thank you for our freedom that would never be possible without you and all the USA military men & women from our past, present & future. GOD bless you, and God bless America! The Abiuso Family Michelle, Mike, Brandon, Jason & Aiden Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania (near Philadelphia) AbiusoPHL@aol.com

What an awesome job you are doing and showing America your American Spirit. It is your dedication to service in the military that provides us the life and freedoms we so appreciate. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Proud Navy Mom! Mary Anderson Seabrook, TX Manderson1292@comcast.net

"American Spirit" I am glad that the Americans have done so many good things for us Germans since WWII. I remember that my grandmother told me so often that our family was so glad to receive care packages from our American friends. The Americans have brought us freedom and they have helped us to rebuild our country. In the last 60 years the Americans protected our lives in the time as it was necessary. Over the years our countries have forged bonds of friendship. Thank you for your service! Yours sincerely, Wilhelmine (Willie) Aufmkolk from Germany german.american.friendship@gmail.com

Dear Servicemembers, Greetings from Baltimore! Thank you for serving our country. We are so proud of each and every one of you! And we appreciate all of the sacrifices you and your families make. It is because of you that we are able to enjoy our freedom and live in peace here on the homefront. On Memorial Day, we pause and honor those who have served before you and who have made the ultimate sacrifice. May they rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this Memorial Day weekend wherever you are serving in your corner of the world. Take good care, stay safe, and may God Bless you always. And may God continue to Bless America. Sharon Sparks Baltimore, MD sparks3002@comcast.net

O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave? Hello to all our troops protecting us around the world. I would like to thank you for supporting our country and protecting us here at home. I appreciate what you are doing to keep us Free and will keep you in my heart and in my prayers. God Bless. Phyllis Pajka Quinton, Virginia ppajka@hotmail.com

Spirit of America The spirit of America is what you are No matter where you go, near or far. Always remember, we believe in you As you carrry forth the red, white and blue. On eagle's wings you fly and soar Carrying our hopes, pride and so much more. We love you, we miss you No matter, we'll see you through. No matter where you go, near or far The spirit of America is what you are. Stay Strong ~ Stay Safe! Kathy Landess (countrylady4b@yahoo.com) Auberry, CA

Hello to all the Brave Souls protecting and defending us -
You are always Remembered. My Blessings and Prayers go to you on this Memorial Day holiday and always. Thank you for your service during this time of war, and for the sacrifice you give us. Stay Focused and Stay Safe. ~~ Mimi -Newport Beach , CA -mimix22@yahoo.com

To all troops serving everywhere Thank you for all your service and sacrifice's you have made. Please know that there are many of us here in States that support and pray for you daily. Take care and God Bless You. Lisa Barton, Eldorado Illinois

Thank you for what you do for our country. You are in my prayers everyday. I am thank full to live in the greatest country in the world only because of your sacrifice. Your dedication has not gone un-noticed. I will support you till the end of time. I can only hope someday the school system will add our military men and women to a history course. Not about any conflicts or wars but what the sacrifices you have made as well as your families. You are the true Americans. Deputy Sheriff Tania Menendez our country.

You are in my prayers everyday. I am thank full to live in the greatest country in the world only because of your sacrifice. Your dedication has not gone un-noticed. I will support you till the end of time. I can only hope someday the school system will add our military men and women to a history course. Not about any conflicts or wars but what the sacrifices you have made as well as your families. You are the true Americans. Deputy Sheriff Tania Menendez

Howdy from Texas! To our heroes who are serving our country so well, I want to say "thank you!" Those are just two small words, and you deserve so much more. But, those words come from the heart. You possess the indomitable American spirit that keeps our country strong. With the dedication and professionalism that you demonstrate daily, you are making all of us here at home so very proud. Our nation is great, and is made even greater by the sacrifices you and those who served before you have been willing to make. To our Texas heroes -your home state is proud of you. You are representing us well! And, to any fellow Aggies -Gig 'Em! :-) Susie Junek, SJ@3403.com Caldwell, Texas

I'm an American soldier, an American Beside my brothers and my sisters I will proudly take a stand When liberty's in jeopardy I will always do what's right I'm out here on the front lines, sleep in peace tonight

American Soldier -Toby Keith JUST WANTED TO SAY HELLO FROM OHIO AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNRTY. HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL MEMORIAL DAY! JUST KNOW THAT WE SUPPORT YOU GUYS AND PRAY FOR YOUR SAFE RETURN! TO MY HUSBAND SPC SELLERS WE LOVE AND MISS YOU!!! BRANDY LIMA OHIO

Dear Servicemen + Women I just wanted tothank for serving in these trying times for us fellowAmerican's. You are in my prayers for a safe return home.God Bless'John Welter Jr.Reading, Pa.marinevet66to68@comcast.netOMFHwww.operationmailfromhome.50megs.com

I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you for defending the best country in the world! Your contributions help insure our freedom. As a former Army wife and the mother of three sons who are currently serving, I know the sacrifices you and your families make each and every day. Although the American people don't always show it, it is appreciated! A special hello to my nephew, Michael Zahn, in Iraq; to Nathan Corbett in Afghanistan and Orville Thompson in Kosovo. We miss you all, take care and we'll see you soon! Donna

You, our Guys and Gals, have made us very proud to be American's. There is no way we could ever thank you enough. I just wanted everyone to know that we are behind you, we pray for you and your families and keep you in our thoughts everyday. Though this could never be enough to repay you, Thank You! Everyone! You guys ROCK! Leah Falana Grand Bay Alabama leah@knittinfun.com

Dear US Troops, Thank you for your brave service to keep our nation free. We are very fortunate to live in a Christian country which allows us to worship our God in peace and enjoy continued prosperity. Spiritual prosperity is by far the best and you have the same opportunity. Jesus Christ took your place and paid for your sins so that you might have eternal life. This is a free gift to you solely by belief in Jesus Christ. Sincerely, Annette Palouse, WA

Thank you for your service and for the sacrifices you make to keep our country free. Each day I pray for your protection and victory. May you find comfort and strength in knowing that the Lord watches over you. His love and concern for you are evident in the cross of His Son. "But God demonstrates His love toward us in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us," Romans 5:8. "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you shall be saved," Acts 16:31. Respectfully, Paula Schwartz Pullman, WA pspullman@gmail.com

Lord, Hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen.

Here's a heartfelt "Thank you!" for all you do to keep America safe and free. I pray that the Lord would protect and bless you. I'm also grateful for those who made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve our God-given freedoms. Such sacrifice reminds me of God's sacrifice: "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life," John 3:16. Heather Schwartz, Pullman WA, sunflowersinWa@yahoo.com

I am Faye Adamson, a military mom from Terre Haute, Indiana. My son served 4 years in the Marines and now is deployed to Afghanistan with the 101st Airborne! To say that I am proud of him and all of our troops is an understatement. My email is fishand3crosses@yahoo.com. Stay safe and God Bless You All! Faye Adamson Proud mom of Spc. Adam now deployed God Loves You!!! Let your light shine... www.marineparentsunited.com

To all of our soldiers, I would like to take this time to thank each and every soldier who happens to read this and those who don't for all that you have done for us as a country, for our freedom and for that of others. Please, know that you will always be in my thoughts and in my prayers as you go through your missions. God speed on your journey. Kaela St. Joseph, MO

God Bless Our Troops
Thank you for being who you are, where you are. May God Bless each and every one of you, and bring you home safely to the arms of your family. For those who don't have family to come home to, then give me a shout, I'd be most happy to write back and give you encouragement when I get a second or two. Be sure to put on the subject line that you got my name from this site so I'll open it. ing who you are, where you are. May God Bless each and every one of you, and bring you home safely to the arms of your family. For those who don't have family to come home to, then give me a shout, I'd be most happy to write back and give you encouragement when I get a second or two. Be sure to put on the subject line that you got my name from this site so I'll open it. Arlene Aoki Duncan OK 73533 pele@simplynet.net

Upon this Memorial Day speaking of American Spirit means speaking of Democracy. Walt Whitman said Democracy is law, and of the strictest, amplest kind. An unshakeable order of the universe forever. Democracy alone can bind, and ever seeks to bind, all nations, all men of however various, and distant lands, making the races comrades. This is, Whitman said, what democracy is for. This is American Spirit, and thank you dear Troops, is what we say. Maria Daehn -Germany

Thank you so much for your service to our country and all it's citizens! Your strength, courage and selflessness inspire and make us all proud. My son is serving overseas, so I know the sacrifice your families make also. May God bless and protect you and your families.Praying for all of you. Mary, Proud Army mom

I've been there with the soldiers Who've gone away to war And you can bet that they remember Just what they're fighting for

Darryl Worley -Have You Forgotten Thank you for all that you do to keep America free. The personal sacrifices you have made will never be forgotten. You may think what you do is "just my job" although I've never looked at it that way. To be where you are and the risks you take putting your life on the line for us here at home is truly inspiring. Your courage, honor and commitment are recognized by this grateful American. The true patriotic spirit that comes from within is even more precious now in these times, so although you are away from home, your family, friends', please know that you have my deepest appreciation. I am very proud of each and everyone of you. I know it's not easy, and you have my 150% support now and forever. I will never stop supporting your efforts. God Bless You. God Bless America. I hear something, do you? There it is....."Snappy Salute!" Sincerely, Carol McGuinn ISaluteTheFlag2@yahoo.com

To our Brave Men & Women... I want to send a huge amount of THANKS for all you are doing wherever you are "over there" and hope for a safe return for you all. Being part of a military family we know what sacrifices you are making being there and appreciate every minute. God Bless you all and your families !! Come Home Soon!! Ken & Patty Proudly Served OIF II 'If you are not going to stand behind our troops, feel free to stand in front of them'

Dear Defender of America,

I just want to take a moment to Thank You very much for your bravery and sacrifice in the service of the Land that I Love. To me Memorial Day is much more than the official start of summer. It is the day we remember those who have exchanged all of their tomorrows for the Freedoms the rest of us enjoy today. I know many of you have lost friends in the Global War on Terror, and I'd like for you to know that there are very many American civilians who never knew them, but we will never forget them, and always honor the ultimate sacrifice that they made.

Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt wrote this prayer during the difficult days of WWII and said it everyday. So while our Troops are once more fighting to keep enemies distant from our shores, I have committed to saying this prayer each day: I just want to take a moment to Thank You very much for your bravery and s acrifice in the service of the Land that I Love. To me Memorial Day is much more than the official start of summer. It is the day we remember those who have exchanged all of their tomorrows for the Freedoms the rest of us enjoy today. I know many of you have lost friends in the Global War on Terror, and I'd like for you to know that there are very many American civilians who never knew them, but we will never forget them, and always honor the ultimate sacrifice that they made. Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt wrote this prayer during the difficult days of WWII and said it everyday. So while our Troops are once more fighting to keep enemies distant from our shores, I have committed to saying this prayer each day: "Dear Lord, Lest I continue My complacent way, Help me to remember that somewhere, Somehow out there A man died for me today. As long as there be war, I then must Ask and answer Am I worth dying for?"

I will try everyday to earn the sacrifice that men and women are making on my behalf. I hope when the war is done that the Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen will think that we were all worth dying for. God bless and protect you. All the best, to the best, Pat Shoukry – NYC (6 miles from "Ground Zero") Clutterbuster07054@yahoo.com

God Bless America The Proud and Brave Duty, Courage, Discipline. Honor above all. Watchwords of the proud and brave who heed their nation's call. We need to look no further for heroes strong and true than the forces who defend and serve the old "Red, White and Blue."

Thank you to all the extraordinary men and women in uniform who are doing extraordinary things to protect our freedom.

As I was putting together Messages from Home, I found out that my Great Uncle Bob had died. Had you met Uncle Bob on the street during his lifetime, you would have thought he was an ordinary man. He had been married, raised three daughters, and treasured his grandchildren. He worked as an accountant for decades and dabbled in small town government for a while. Before all that though, he was a Sergeant in the Army during WWII. He, my grandfather and his other brother Jim all enlisted and served our country because they were needed to fight a great evil. Much was asked of them, and they gave of themselves willingly so that people they cared about back home could continue to enjoy freedom. Uncle Bob never took our freedom for granted in the years since, and every Memorial Day, with steadfast devotion, he would join his brothers and brothers in arms to remember those who made even greater s acrifices. My uncle and his brothers taught me to appreciate my freedom, and to remember that it was worth fighting for. I will forever be grateful to him, and I am forever grateful to you for your service and for the sacrifices you have had to make to ensure that people you love will always be free. May God speed and bless you on your path. Kimberly Allen ~ Houston TX heroesnot4gotten@yahoo.com

I hope and pray for all our troops, those now embattled in this horror called war, and those who have fought in other battles; those who are fighting the governmental wars now for the rights that were given to them, yet denied later. There is no higher esteem, except for Christ and God, than to be a soldier protecting our Great Nation and all Humanity.
Diane Weller - West Salem, OH
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Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Troop Links

BUSH'S WAR

Date: Sunday, May 11, 2008, 7:26 AM>
Surprisingly this was sent to me by one of the most liberal guys I know. I think that the title of this should be "How fast the worm turns". Worth every minute! This should be seen by everyone in America!

Please pass it on.

Here's a video compilation you definitely won't see on main stream media. The next time you hear the expression "Bush's war" remember this and note that there's no "opinion", just direct video which deserves wide distribution.

Click the link below.

www.bercasio.com/movies/dems-wmd-before-iraq.wmv

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Tribute Heroes

Memorial Tribute Sample

Tribute to our Heroes

(takes awhile to load, but it's worth the wait)
full length video, could take up to 10 min to load, depending on connection

Saturday, May 10, 2008

music for the TROOPS, by the TROOPS







Friends of the First Battalion

Welcome to "Friends of the First Battalion"

http://www.friendsofthefirstbattalion.com

"Assisting Military Personnel in need"

These are the Soldiers we are assisting in 2008.

FUELED BY THE FALLEN






WWW.FUELEDBYTHEFALLEN.COM

Free Concert ~ Camp Pendleton

On May 8th 2008 Camp Pndelton put on a free Rock Concert for the Marines. Here is a small list of the stars that were at the event ...... Pamela Anderson, Janet Jackson, clint Black, Joe Nicoles, Kathy Griffin, D.L. Hughley, Snop Doggy Dog, Jessica Simpson & ZZ Top.


The show was really cool ! I'm sure the Marines had a good time :)

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

‘Devil Dog’ term taking a beating

By Andrew Tilghman - Staff writerPosted : Monday Apr 28, 2008 22:27:46 EDT

Listen up, Devil Dogs. Oh yeah, that got your attention. Perhaps it even got your blood boiling? Or maybe you didn’t notice the big double-D.
Lately, reactions to the Corps’ longtime nickname generally depend on the age of the Marine listening.

A generational divide is opening around the term “Devil Dog,” which came into use 90 years ago on the battlefields of France. While it’s been a term of colloquial endearment for generations of leathernecks, some of the newest and youngest Marines say they’re tired of being called Devil
Dogs. They even take offense at the term.

That came as a surprise to former Staff Sgt. Glenn Kirst, a 34-year-old financial advisor in Milwaukee who joined the Corps in 1991 and spent 10 years on active duty. He was out shopping with his girlfriend a few weeks ago when the pair passed a Marine in the parking lot of a Best Buy store.
Kirst grinned and nodded at the Marine, sporting a “USMC” T-shirt and close-cropped hair as he walked with a girlfriend.

“I said ‘Hey, there’s another Devil Dog,’” Kirst recalled. The Marine gave him a blank stare and the Marine’s girlfriend got angry. “She started shouting at me. ‘Before you make a comment like that, why don’t you grow some f---ing balls and serve your country.’”

“I was stunned,” Kirst said. “I called my friend, who is a Marine captain in the infantry. He told me the term ‘Devil Dog’ is not used much anymore, and is usually used in a negative manner. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. “When I was in the Corps, I used the nickname Devil Dog like a badge of honor.”

Cultural shift?

Devil Dog has been a favorite Marine expression since the bloody Battle of Belleau Wood, a ferocious World War I engagement near Paris that also left the Corps with two of its most endearing quotes. “Retreat? Hell, we just got here,” exclaimed Capt. Lloyd W. Williams, as the French fell back. Similarly, then-Gunnery Sgt. Dan Daly refused to let his men give up, shouting his motivating “Come on, you sons of bitches, do you want to live forever?”

As legend has it, this determination to win led one German prisoner to tell his captors the Marines reminded him of “Teufelshunde,” a German term translated as “devil dogs.”

The Corps ran with it, using the term in a popular recruiting poster that pitted a big Marine bulldog against a tiny German dachshund, the weenie dog fleeing with his tail between his legs. The strange — and seemingly sudden — shift in the meaning of the term has many Marines confounded.

“Just try dropping the compliment ‘Devil Dog’ on anyone of any rank above [lance corporal.] You will get the stink eye of death. Just how this honorable moniker became derogatory, I have no idea,” wrote “Blogger X,” the pen name for a blog writer on the Marine Corps Reserve Web site, in February.

His post drew some speculation from other Marines.

“I think the backlash against ‘Devil Dog’ does begin with the leadership. [Noncommissioned officers] (myself included) use the following phrase, ‘HEY, DEVIL DOG!’ to initiate a ‘correction’ when we don’t know exactly who the Marine may be. Thusly, hearing the phrase Devil Dog creates a negative Pavlovian response in Marines. As they come up in the Corps, the response stays,” one Marine wrote.

“We may be proud of the name, but nowadays it does carry a connotation of condescension.”

One Marine major agreed that the new negative connotation stems from discipline.

“It’s a preface to getting your ass chewed,” he said.

Sgt. Maj. John Estrada, who served as the Corps’ top enlisted Marine until his retirement last year, agreed that the term Devil Dog is “evolving.”

“I don’t think it resonates well with today’s young Marines. Some folks had issues with it,” Estrada said in a recent interview. “The young Marines did not understand the tradition and history of the term ‘Devil Dog,’ and they just reacted to it differently. The Marines you have to today, it’s just a different generation and maybe they don’t look at the term being used the same way.”

Love it or hate it

A quiet debate about the connotations of Devil Dog is underway on Wikipedia, a popular — but not always factual — online encyclopedia where anyone can log in and edit individual articles. The entry for Devil Dog has changed frequently in recent months. Earlier this year, the entry explicitly said: “To call a U.S. Marine a ‘Devil Dog’ is considered derogatory.”

“It is considered a diminutive, and is considered mildly insulting when used by a peer or slightly senior Marine. Its use is most common at the Marine Corps [School of Infantry], where it is the standard term of address for students.”

That was changed, however, by an anonymous editor a few weeks ago. On March 16, the Devil Dog article was revised to say that the term “was once” considered derogatory, but “now it is far more acceptable.”

To be sure, the term is not completely lost. The Corps still sanctions its use in many ways. There’s Camp Devil Dog at the School of Infantry-East near Camp Lejeune, N.C. Marines in California host a race dubbed the “Devil Dog Duathalon.” The Military Order of the Devil Dogs is celebrating 75 years.

Eric Reust, a former Marine who runs the Odyssey Tattoo shop in Jacksonville, N.C., said he’s still inking more than 100 Devil Dog images a year with no noticeable decline. “Marines are still comin’ in, ooh-rah, and they get the globe and anchor or a devil dog,” Reust said.

Charles Melson, the Marine Corps’ chief historian, said he was unaware of any new negative connotation to Devil Dog.

“It’s situational,” Melson said. “If the first sergeant says ‘Hey, Devil Dog,’ then it’s the same thing as saying ‘Hey, slick.’ But if it’s between Marines of equal rank, it doesn’t have the same meaning.

“To me, Devil Dog would refer to a ferocious nature, a fighter, someone who would never give up.”

Instead, the phrase is often used to replace “hey, stupid” or worse. It’s not the first time in recent years that junior service members began taking offense at a generic term typically used in disciplinary settings.

The Navy has had a similar problem with the term “shipmate.” Once a generic term for a fellow sailor, it is now perceived by many to be derogatory. That stems from some chiefs using it during corrections, “Get that rack squared away, shipmate!” or “What the hell did you just say to me, shipmate?” The junior enlisted sailors in turn use “shipmate” sarcastically with their peers.

Last year, senior Navy officials grew concerned about the evolving use of the term “shipmate” and laid plans to reclaim it for general use. In October, they announced an essay-writing contest on the topic, “What being a shipmate means to me.”

A goal for the contest is to “remove the negative stigma,” said Command Master Chief Tom Howard, Pacific Fleet’s top enlisted sailor, in a prepared statement.

Evolution, not revolution

Maybe the waning popularity of Devil Dog reflects how distant the World War I story may seem to junior Marines. Recruiters often note that today’s junior Marines are as removed from WWI as the so-called “Greatest Generation” was from the American Civil War. “A lot of them don’t know their history,” Melson said.

Perhaps Devil Dog is, in some ways, politically incorrect. Resistance to it may stem from a “growing sensitivity about the use of pejorative terms,” said Mady Segal, a military sociologist at the University of Maryland.
Words come and go. Estrada pointed to the phrase “gung ho,”popularized during World War II by a Marine officer who worked with the Chinese Army.

The original meaning was “to work together.” But over the years, it took on an ironic connotation, suggesting excessive enthusiasm or overzealousness. Now, it’s rarely used by Marines at all.

“Devil Dog, I think, that’s kind of fading away also.” Estrada said. “This is all part of an evolution. Look at how our leaders are today. It used to be that you’d be scared to go see your first sergeant or your sergeant major. Today, leaders are more open-minded, more approachable. The leadership had to adjust.

“In order to be effective leaders, you have to adjust to your audience, use different techniques in order to reach them and lead them properly.”
However, Estrada added, “We need to be careful and don’t get away from our history.”

History’s not always junior Marines’ top focus, and sometimes they just get tired of feeling like some boot who just arrived at the recruit depot. To those Marines, “Devil Dog” doesn’t evoke a storied battle on the Western Front so much as a stern NCO.

“Usually when it’s coming from them, it’s because you did something wrong,” said one lance corporal based at Camp Lejeune. “We prefer to be called by our ranks.”
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Staff writer Trista Talton contributed to this report.
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Monday, May 5, 2008

Patriotic Videos to DOWNLOAD

2nd Platoon, "Wolf Pack" - Video

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1/509TH OPFOR - Video

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1/509TH OPFOR - Video 18.2 MB

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Air Assault Salutes You....wmv

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Stryker - Video

Stryker_Video.wmv

EOD EOD1.wmv [ 4.11 MB





101st Airborne Division

101st ABN DIVISION OIF 2003



101st ABN DIVISION OIF 2003 - Small Low Quality.wmv [ 10.4 MB


502nd INF REGT IN IRAQ 2003



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INSURGENT SNIPER TRAINING

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a PowerPoint presentation for insurgent sniper training

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COUNTERSNIPING IN IRAQ

The Gratitude Campaign

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