Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Monday, December 10, 2007
Christmas Tree Program Brings Troops Cheer
Associated Press December 10, 2007
WESTMINSTER, Md. - Sprawled in his recliner, tired and achy after three days of nearly nonstop work, James Ward hardly looks like Santa Claus.
But this laid-off truck driver has just made Christmas brighter for thousands of U.S. service members overseas by mailing them miniature, live spruce trees with all the holiday trimmings.
But this laid-off truck driver has just made Christmas brighter for thousands of U.S. service members overseas by mailing them miniature, live spruce trees with all the holiday trimmings.
A year after Ward started Operation Christmas Tree to cheer up his deployed stepdaughter and a few dozen of her fellow soldiers in Iraq, the project has blossomed into a national campaign that shipped 5,000 potted trees this season.
About 2,200 of the 2-foot trees - packed along with bags of colorful ornaments and battery-powered lights - were mailed Dec. 3 to individual service members, mostly in Afghanistan and Iraq, whose families paid $20 to Ward's nonprofit organization.
Some of those service members also received a batch of 50 or 60 extra trees to share with others. Other batches were sent to chaplains in the war zone to hand out to anyone in uniform who wants one.
The $80,000 balance not paid by donations was covered by the Armed Forces Foundation, a Washington-based nonprofit that helps the families of deployed troops. Local businesses also collected donations.
For Ward, 34, Operation Christmas Tree is an expression of the code he was taught by a firefighter uncle: "I was always brought up that if somebody's in need of something, you help them."
The same principle prompted Ward to lead a convoy of donated goods to Gulf Coast hurricane victims in 2005. "If you can get seven tractor-trailer loads down to Katrina with all that going on, you can ship 5,000 trees," he said.
But not without a lot of help. About 350 volunteers from as far away as Phoenix helped the Ward family pack the trees for shipment Dec. 1, working close together in a 40-by-60-foot rented tent at the nearby Carroll County Agriculture Center. Donated barbecued beef fed the volunteers. The trees, purchased from a North Carolina grower, had been parked there for a month, kept alive with regular waterings by the Westminster Fire Department.
The president of the Armed Forces Foundation, Patricia Driscoll, said Operation Christmas Tree is a joy for her staff members, who spend most of their time arranging housing, counseling and other services for families of injured warriors.
"When you're dealing with the sick and wounded all the time, it can get depressing. This was really fun," she said.
This year's 5,000 trees were a huge increase over the 75 that Operation Christmas Tree shipped last year - half to Ward's Army medic stepdaughter, Spc. Luisa Gonzalez, and members of her unit. Gonzalez, 23, now stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, while awaiting discharge early next year, came home to help with the tree packing.
"I've been that person on the other end and it just meant a lot to be there to see the next wave," she said. "In Iraq, every day's the same - no holiday - so that little piece of home gives that holiday season something special."
Ward's wife, Betty; stepdaughter Elizabeth, 20, and daughter, Marie, 2, also worked on Operation Christmas Tree.
Photographs of Ward and his wife meeting first lady Laura Bush and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice are displayed on the living room wall, and a scrapbook is filled with thank-you notes from service members and their families.
But Ward said there's one reward he's missing: seeing the trees as they're received by the troops.
"I'd love to be a fly on the wall to watch them open them," he said. "Trust me, it's satisfying doing it, but it would be so cool to see these guys open some of them."
Surgeon fills his son’s boots in Iraq
By Don Cox - Reno Gazette-Journal via AP
Posted : Sunday Dec 9, 2007 10:07:40 EST
RENO, Nev. — Call Dr. William Krissoff’s office in Truckee, Calif., and a voice on the answering machine says he’s no longer seeing patients.
That doesn’t tell the whole story, not the important part. It doesn’t tell about Krissoff’s son, Nathan, a Marine from Reno killed in Iraq on Dec. 9, 2006. It doesn’t tell about Krissoff’s decision to become a Navy doctor and serve where the war is being fought.
Dr. William Krissoff, 61, an orthopedic surgeon who opened his Sierra Nevada practice in 1979, is now Lt. Cmdr. William Krissoff, a newly commissioned officer in the Navy Medical Corps who reports for duty this week, a year, almost to the day, after his son’s death.
“My goal is to work in a combat surgical unit, a forward unit,” said Krissoff, who got some help from President Bush to reach his objective.
That came on Aug. 28 when Bush was in Reno to address the national convention of the American Legion, the country’s largest group of military veterans. Bush also met privately with eight families of Marines and soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. The group included Krissoff and his wife, Christine.
“We met with him for over an hour,” Krissoff said. “It was quite remarkable. It seemed he had all the time in the world. It was an emotional time for everybody.”
At one point, Bush went around the room, asking each family if there was anything they needed. Krissoff spoke up.
“I said, ‘I have something,”’ Krissoff said. “I said, ‘I want to serve in the Navy Medical Corps.”’
Before answering, Bush turned to Krissoff’s wife.
“He checked with her first,” Krissoff said. “He’s very sharp that way.”
Later, in an interview with the Grand Rapids Press in Michigan, where Krissoff grew up, Christine said, “I am not fine with the amount of time he’s gone. But none of the wives of the military people who serve are going to be fine with it. That’s just part of the deal.”
Krissoff doesn’t know where he’ll be assigned. But he’s training to perform surgery in a mobile field hospital in which wounded Marines receive quick attention.
“That’s been the innovation of medical care in Iraq,” Krissoff said. “There is sophisticated care within an hour, very close to the battlefield, if you will.”
Marine 1st Lt. Nathan M. Krissoff, 25, was killed outside Fallujah in Iraq when the vehicle in which he was riding was hit by a roadside bomb.
“The loss of a son puts a certain perspective on things,” William Krissoff told the Press. “It’s my turn to serve. I’m honored and privileged that the Navy will have me in the Medical Corps.”
The Marines use Navy doctors and nurses. That’s why William Krissoff joined.
“Marines don’t have their own physicians,” he said. “That’s what I’ll be doing. I will be assigned to a Marine unit wherever it goes. This was my goal.”
William Krissoff’s brother, Joel, who lives in Grand Rapids, wasn’t surprised.
“I think it’s something he wanted and needed to do,” Joel Krissoff told the Press. “He and Nate were extremely close. It helps him to deal with Nate’s being gone to get into this.”
Nathan Krissoff, who grew up in Reno, was a world-class kayaker, qualifying for the U.S. Junior National team with his younger brother Austin in 1998. Nathan graduated from Williams College in Williamstown, Mass., where he was captain of the swim team.
He joined the Marines in 2004. So did Austin, shortly before Nathan was killed. Austin, 24, is now a second lieutenant, stationed at Camp Pendleton in Southern California.
“Because of my family association with the Marines,” William Krissoff said of his reasons for joining the Navy Medical Corps.
After Nathan was killed, William Krissoff was visited by his son’s commander, Lt. Col. Bill Seely.
“He was crossing the country, visiting families who lost Marines from his unit,” William Krissoff said. “He spent a couple days with us. He talked about their battalion surgeon. I thought, ’I’d really like to do that.”’
Despite his intentions, William Krissoff’s age could have been a problem.
“They don’t want to look at people over 40, maybe 50 at the outside,” he said. “I didn’t qualify. You need an age waiver. It’s usually a lengthy process.”
A year, typically.
“There are security clearances,” William Krissoff said. “It’s very involved.”
But he had the White House on his side. A year was cut to two months.
“I was lucky,” William Krissoff said.
After the meeting with Bush in Reno, Krissoff’s case was handled by Karl Rove, then the president’s top political adviser, who turned it over to Marine Corps Gen. Peter Pace, then chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
By November, Krissoff was in the Navy. He’s assigned to the Marine Corps’ 4th Medical Battalion. Rove sent a note of congratulations.
Krissoff is headed for training. He knows how to be a doctor. But there are some things he needs to learn.
“Setting up a field hospital,” Krissoff said. “Land navigation.”
He’s leaving town. He’s closed his practice. There’s a message on his answering machine. It doesn’t say enough.
Posted : Sunday Dec 9, 2007 10:07:40 EST
RENO, Nev. — Call Dr. William Krissoff’s office in Truckee, Calif., and a voice on the answering machine says he’s no longer seeing patients.
That doesn’t tell the whole story, not the important part. It doesn’t tell about Krissoff’s son, Nathan, a Marine from Reno killed in Iraq on Dec. 9, 2006. It doesn’t tell about Krissoff’s decision to become a Navy doctor and serve where the war is being fought.
Dr. William Krissoff, 61, an orthopedic surgeon who opened his Sierra Nevada practice in 1979, is now Lt. Cmdr. William Krissoff, a newly commissioned officer in the Navy Medical Corps who reports for duty this week, a year, almost to the day, after his son’s death.
“My goal is to work in a combat surgical unit, a forward unit,” said Krissoff, who got some help from President Bush to reach his objective.
That came on Aug. 28 when Bush was in Reno to address the national convention of the American Legion, the country’s largest group of military veterans. Bush also met privately with eight families of Marines and soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. The group included Krissoff and his wife, Christine.
“We met with him for over an hour,” Krissoff said. “It was quite remarkable. It seemed he had all the time in the world. It was an emotional time for everybody.”
At one point, Bush went around the room, asking each family if there was anything they needed. Krissoff spoke up.
“I said, ‘I have something,”’ Krissoff said. “I said, ‘I want to serve in the Navy Medical Corps.”’
Before answering, Bush turned to Krissoff’s wife.
“He checked with her first,” Krissoff said. “He’s very sharp that way.”
Later, in an interview with the Grand Rapids Press in Michigan, where Krissoff grew up, Christine said, “I am not fine with the amount of time he’s gone. But none of the wives of the military people who serve are going to be fine with it. That’s just part of the deal.”
Krissoff doesn’t know where he’ll be assigned. But he’s training to perform surgery in a mobile field hospital in which wounded Marines receive quick attention.
“That’s been the innovation of medical care in Iraq,” Krissoff said. “There is sophisticated care within an hour, very close to the battlefield, if you will.”
Marine 1st Lt. Nathan M. Krissoff, 25, was killed outside Fallujah in Iraq when the vehicle in which he was riding was hit by a roadside bomb.
“The loss of a son puts a certain perspective on things,” William Krissoff told the Press. “It’s my turn to serve. I’m honored and privileged that the Navy will have me in the Medical Corps.”
The Marines use Navy doctors and nurses. That’s why William Krissoff joined.
“Marines don’t have their own physicians,” he said. “That’s what I’ll be doing. I will be assigned to a Marine unit wherever it goes. This was my goal.”
William Krissoff’s brother, Joel, who lives in Grand Rapids, wasn’t surprised.
“I think it’s something he wanted and needed to do,” Joel Krissoff told the Press. “He and Nate were extremely close. It helps him to deal with Nate’s being gone to get into this.”
Nathan Krissoff, who grew up in Reno, was a world-class kayaker, qualifying for the U.S. Junior National team with his younger brother Austin in 1998. Nathan graduated from Williams College in Williamstown, Mass., where he was captain of the swim team.
He joined the Marines in 2004. So did Austin, shortly before Nathan was killed. Austin, 24, is now a second lieutenant, stationed at Camp Pendleton in Southern California.
“Because of my family association with the Marines,” William Krissoff said of his reasons for joining the Navy Medical Corps.
After Nathan was killed, William Krissoff was visited by his son’s commander, Lt. Col. Bill Seely.
“He was crossing the country, visiting families who lost Marines from his unit,” William Krissoff said. “He spent a couple days with us. He talked about their battalion surgeon. I thought, ’I’d really like to do that.”’
Despite his intentions, William Krissoff’s age could have been a problem.
“They don’t want to look at people over 40, maybe 50 at the outside,” he said. “I didn’t qualify. You need an age waiver. It’s usually a lengthy process.”
A year, typically.
“There are security clearances,” William Krissoff said. “It’s very involved.”
But he had the White House on his side. A year was cut to two months.
“I was lucky,” William Krissoff said.
After the meeting with Bush in Reno, Krissoff’s case was handled by Karl Rove, then the president’s top political adviser, who turned it over to Marine Corps Gen. Peter Pace, then chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
By November, Krissoff was in the Navy. He’s assigned to the Marine Corps’ 4th Medical Battalion. Rove sent a note of congratulations.
Krissoff is headed for training. He knows how to be a doctor. But there are some things he needs to learn.
“Setting up a field hospital,” Krissoff said. “Land navigation.”
He’s leaving town. He’s closed his practice. There’s a message on his answering machine. It doesn’t say enough.
Sunday, December 09, 2007
Saturday, December 08, 2007
NBC rejects TV ad thanking troops
By Jim Kuhnhenn - The Associated Press
Posted : Friday Dec 7, 2007 19:46:37 EST
NBC has rejected a TV ad by Freedom’s Watch, a conservative group that supports administration policy in Iraq, that asks viewers to remember and thank U.S. troops during the holiday season.
NBC said it declined to air the ad because it refers to the group’s Web site, which the network said was too political, not because of the ad’s message.
“Anybody in the world who would look at this ad would come away with nothing other than we should thankful for their service,” Freedom’s Watch president Brad Blakeman said.
The spot was to be part of a seven-figure campaign that includes newspaper ads and television commercials. The ads are to run on CNN and Fox News Channel and are running in various newspapers. The New York Times ran a full-page Freedom’s Watch ad Friday that said “Thank You!” and depicted a soldier reading a letter. The newspaper ad also contained the Web site address.
Alan Wurtzel, NBC’s head of standards and practices, said the network decided not to run the Freedom’s Watch ad because the group insisted that the spot contain the URL address of its Web site.
The Freedom’s Watch Web home page contains links for visitors to demonstrate their support for the troops. It also contains a welcoming message that states: “For too long, conservatives have lacked a permanent political presence to do battle with the radical special interests groups and their left-wing allies in government.”
“We have a policy that prohibits acceptance of advertising that deals with issues of public controversy,” Wurtzel said. “This particular ad, in and of itself, is fine. It thanks the troops for their action overseas. We asked them to eliminate a URL address where a person is asked to contact elected officials and told not to cut and run on the war on terror.”
NBC rejected a previous Freedom’s Watch ad that addressed funding for the troops.
“It’s a long-term policy, it goes back decades,” Wurtzel said of NBC’s stance of declining controversial advertising.
He suggested that Freedom’s Watch did not alter the ad in order to force NBC to reject it and thus get media attention.
“Candidly, some folks have found that you get more attention when an ad is not accepted,” he said.
Blakeman acknowledged that Freedom’s Watch wants viewers of the ad to visit its Web site and said NBC’s actions amounted to censorship.
Freedom’s Watch has emerged as one of the best-financed independent conservative groups in this election cycle.
Source
Posted : Friday Dec 7, 2007 19:46:37 EST
NBC has rejected a TV ad by Freedom’s Watch, a conservative group that supports administration policy in Iraq, that asks viewers to remember and thank U.S. troops during the holiday season.
NBC said it declined to air the ad because it refers to the group’s Web site, which the network said was too political, not because of the ad’s message.
“Anybody in the world who would look at this ad would come away with nothing other than we should thankful for their service,” Freedom’s Watch president Brad Blakeman said.
The spot was to be part of a seven-figure campaign that includes newspaper ads and television commercials. The ads are to run on CNN and Fox News Channel and are running in various newspapers. The New York Times ran a full-page Freedom’s Watch ad Friday that said “Thank You!” and depicted a soldier reading a letter. The newspaper ad also contained the Web site address.
Alan Wurtzel, NBC’s head of standards and practices, said the network decided not to run the Freedom’s Watch ad because the group insisted that the spot contain the URL address of its Web site.
The Freedom’s Watch Web home page contains links for visitors to demonstrate their support for the troops. It also contains a welcoming message that states: “For too long, conservatives have lacked a permanent political presence to do battle with the radical special interests groups and their left-wing allies in government.”
“We have a policy that prohibits acceptance of advertising that deals with issues of public controversy,” Wurtzel said. “This particular ad, in and of itself, is fine. It thanks the troops for their action overseas. We asked them to eliminate a URL address where a person is asked to contact elected officials and told not to cut and run on the war on terror.”
NBC rejected a previous Freedom’s Watch ad that addressed funding for the troops.
“It’s a long-term policy, it goes back decades,” Wurtzel said of NBC’s stance of declining controversial advertising.
He suggested that Freedom’s Watch did not alter the ad in order to force NBC to reject it and thus get media attention.
“Candidly, some folks have found that you get more attention when an ad is not accepted,” he said.
Blakeman acknowledged that Freedom’s Watch wants viewers of the ad to visit its Web site and said NBC’s actions amounted to censorship.
Freedom’s Watch has emerged as one of the best-financed independent conservative groups in this election cycle.
Source
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Holiday Greetings for Wounded Warriors
As many of you are aware, Walter Reed Medical Center and other medical centers could not accept any card or letter addressed to “Any Wounded Soldier” or “Any Soldier” because of security reasons.
But because of the outpouring of support for our service members, the Department of Defense, the American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes have teamed up to make it possible to send Christmas greetings to our wounded and recovering service members.
"It is an honor to provide this small measure of comfort at holiday time to those who have sacrificed so much," said Pitney Bowes President and CEO Murray Martin. "We want to make it as easy as possible for all Americans to show their appreciation to the men and women who serve this nation so proudly and selflessly."
The American Red Cross will only be able to accept holiday cards. No packages please. Red Cross volunteers will sort the cards for appropriate content and bundle the cards which will be shipped by Pitney Bowes. Red Cross volunteers at each of the medical centers will then distribute the cards/letters to service members and their families.
Cards and letters must be received no later than December 27. Cards received after this date will be returned to sender. Cards and notes only - and please refrain from using glitter or any other inserts that would not be appropriate in a hospital environment.
Holiday cards should be addressed to:
We Support You During Your Recovery!
c/o American Red Cross
PO Box 419
Savage, MD 20763-0419
Let’s show our heroes that we know what the meaning of giving is this holiday season because they certainly have. When you’re sending your holiday cards to family and friends, please include another 2, 20 or even 200 to our wounded warriors. They, most of all, deserve to have a Merry Christmas!!
But because of the outpouring of support for our service members, the Department of Defense, the American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes have teamed up to make it possible to send Christmas greetings to our wounded and recovering service members.
"It is an honor to provide this small measure of comfort at holiday time to those who have sacrificed so much," said Pitney Bowes President and CEO Murray Martin. "We want to make it as easy as possible for all Americans to show their appreciation to the men and women who serve this nation so proudly and selflessly."
The American Red Cross will only be able to accept holiday cards. No packages please. Red Cross volunteers will sort the cards for appropriate content and bundle the cards which will be shipped by Pitney Bowes. Red Cross volunteers at each of the medical centers will then distribute the cards/letters to service members and their families.
Cards and letters must be received no later than December 27. Cards received after this date will be returned to sender. Cards and notes only - and please refrain from using glitter or any other inserts that would not be appropriate in a hospital environment.
Holiday cards should be addressed to:
We Support You During Your Recovery!
c/o American Red Cross
PO Box 419
Savage, MD 20763-0419
Let’s show our heroes that we know what the meaning of giving is this holiday season because they certainly have. When you’re sending your holiday cards to family and friends, please include another 2, 20 or even 200 to our wounded warriors. They, most of all, deserve to have a Merry Christmas!!
Tarawa, 11th MEU take over relief efforts
Staff report
Posted : Tuesday Dec 4, 2007 12:20:24 EST
The amphibious assault ship Tarawa, carrying Marines and sailors with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, relieved the amphibious assault ship Kearsarge on Monday to support ongoing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief in Bangladesh.
San Diego-based Tarawa arrived several days after Norfolk, Va.-based Kearsarge, which is carrying members of the 22nd MEU from Camp Lejeune, N.C.
“I am extremely proud of the entire Navy-Marine Corps team onboard Kearsarge,” Rear Adm. Carol Pottenger, Task Force 76 commander, said during an all-hands call, according to a press release. “Through your teamwork and efforts, you undoubtedly saved countless lives and gave a face to the world’s generosity and compassion.”
Cyclone Sidr struck the region Nov. 15, claiming more than 3,200 lives. Kearsarge arrived Nov. 22 to begin providing aid after steaming more than 3,000 miles in less than six days from the coast of Somalia.
More than 205,000 pounds of supplies, including food, blankets and 14,000 gallons of drinking water, have been delivered.
“As a team, we executed an effective, efficient and, perhaps most importantly, safe operation,” Col. Doug Stilwell, 22nd MEU commander said in a release. “We demonstrated just how ideal a sea-based operation is for relief efforts — capable of delivering significant relief ashore while minimizing our footprint and thereby not placing unnecessary strain on the host nation.”
Heavy- and medium-lift helicopters from Kearsarge flew more than 80 sorties and 331 hours in support of the relief operations, according to the release. Two medical teams provided care to nearly 1,600 patients and dispensed 2,000 prescriptions from a mobile pharmacy.
“We were pleased to provide any help we could,” Cmdr. Dave Damstra, officer-in-charge of Fleet Surgical Team 4, said in the release. “We saw many storm-related injuries: cuts, bruises, broken bones. Through cooperation with local Bangladeshi hospitals, we were able to maximize medical treatment.”
“I couldn’t be more pleased with the level of thought, care and detail that has gone into planning this operation by blue-green planners and their Bangladeshi counterparts,” said Capt. Frank Ponds, Kearsarge Expeditionary Strike Group commander, in a release. “I am confident that Tarawa, and her sailors and Marines, will be able to seamlessly pick-up where we left off.”
SOURCE
Posted : Tuesday Dec 4, 2007 12:20:24 EST
The amphibious assault ship Tarawa, carrying Marines and sailors with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, relieved the amphibious assault ship Kearsarge on Monday to support ongoing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief in Bangladesh.
San Diego-based Tarawa arrived several days after Norfolk, Va.-based Kearsarge, which is carrying members of the 22nd MEU from Camp Lejeune, N.C.
“I am extremely proud of the entire Navy-Marine Corps team onboard Kearsarge,” Rear Adm. Carol Pottenger, Task Force 76 commander, said during an all-hands call, according to a press release. “Through your teamwork and efforts, you undoubtedly saved countless lives and gave a face to the world’s generosity and compassion.”
Cyclone Sidr struck the region Nov. 15, claiming more than 3,200 lives. Kearsarge arrived Nov. 22 to begin providing aid after steaming more than 3,000 miles in less than six days from the coast of Somalia.
More than 205,000 pounds of supplies, including food, blankets and 14,000 gallons of drinking water, have been delivered.
“As a team, we executed an effective, efficient and, perhaps most importantly, safe operation,” Col. Doug Stilwell, 22nd MEU commander said in a release. “We demonstrated just how ideal a sea-based operation is for relief efforts — capable of delivering significant relief ashore while minimizing our footprint and thereby not placing unnecessary strain on the host nation.”
Heavy- and medium-lift helicopters from Kearsarge flew more than 80 sorties and 331 hours in support of the relief operations, according to the release. Two medical teams provided care to nearly 1,600 patients and dispensed 2,000 prescriptions from a mobile pharmacy.
“We were pleased to provide any help we could,” Cmdr. Dave Damstra, officer-in-charge of Fleet Surgical Team 4, said in the release. “We saw many storm-related injuries: cuts, bruises, broken bones. Through cooperation with local Bangladeshi hospitals, we were able to maximize medical treatment.”
“I couldn’t be more pleased with the level of thought, care and detail that has gone into planning this operation by blue-green planners and their Bangladeshi counterparts,” said Capt. Frank Ponds, Kearsarge Expeditionary Strike Group commander, in a release. “I am confident that Tarawa, and her sailors and Marines, will be able to seamlessly pick-up where we left off.”
SOURCE
Monday, December 03, 2007
Honoring Heroes at the Holidays Tour
This morning, Move America Forward brought their Honoring Heroes at the Holidays Tour through Lubbock. It was so nice to meet gold star mom Debbie Lee, Lt. Col. "Buzz" Patterson, and all the rest of the MAF gang. Debbie, hope you and Mary enjoy the cookbooks!
Our mayor, David Miller was in attendance along with Russell Thomasson, special assistant to the Chancellor of Texas Tech University, a representative from Congressman Randy Neugebauer's (TX-19) office (I'm sorry I didn't catch his name), and city councilman John Leonard. I was also happy to see Raider Red , the Saddle Tramps and all the blue star and gold star parents and veterans who made it out. We even met one young man who is leaving tonight for Navy boot camp. God bless him!
The local news coverage is here and here.
Move America Forward is collecting Christmas and holiday cards all along the tour to take to the troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. I know they collected quite a few today. If you are anywhere along their route be sure to stop by, say hello and sign a few cards. They also have t-shirts , books, and lots of other goodies for sale. I finished up some of my Christmas shopping, but I don't want to give it away in case a certain someone happens to read this.
I didn't get any pictures but luckily one of our members, Cindy, did. She got some really good ones!
Our mayor, David Miller was in attendance along with Russell Thomasson, special assistant to the Chancellor of Texas Tech University, a representative from Congressman Randy Neugebauer's (TX-19) office (I'm sorry I didn't catch his name), and city councilman John Leonard. I was also happy to see Raider Red , the Saddle Tramps and all the blue star and gold star parents and veterans who made it out. We even met one young man who is leaving tonight for Navy boot camp. God bless him!
The local news coverage is here and here.
Move America Forward is collecting Christmas and holiday cards all along the tour to take to the troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. I know they collected quite a few today. If you are anywhere along their route be sure to stop by, say hello and sign a few cards. They also have t-shirts , books, and lots of other goodies for sale. I finished up some of my Christmas shopping, but I don't want to give it away in case a certain someone happens to read this.
I didn't get any pictures but luckily one of our members, Cindy, did. She got some really good ones!
Sunday, December 02, 2007
Lubbock Marine Parents Packing Party 2007
The Packing Party was a huge success! 225 boxes were packed and shipped yesterday, all in record time. Many thanks to all who contributed and participated. A special thanks goes to the TTUHSC Nursing Students, ASCO, BACA, Bodyworks and Elks Lodge 1348. Your generosity has made Christmas much brighter for our deployed troops!
Saturday, December 01, 2007
CHRONIC MARINE SYNDROME
This came from a Marine mom friend. It's great!
Please make the Marines in your life aware of this very potentially dangerous disease
CHRONIC MARINE SYNDROME
In response to the person who talked about Marine Disease; I've discovered another condition; it's called Chronic Marine Syndrome (CMS). This condition affects men and women of all ages.
Symptoms to look for are:
1. Pride in oneself and the organization they represent.
2. A strong willingness to put in extra attention to detail to get the job done.
3. May wear articles of Marine clothing; T-shirts, jackets, watches, well into their 80's.
4. Will not hesitate to stand up or put their hand over their heart, or even salute when the National Anthem is played.
5. Does not succumb easily to political correctness.
6. Is sure of who they are.
7. Is often either respected or hated by others, due to their abilities and talents.
8. May donate toys to needy kids at Christmas.
9. Some have been known to wear their hair in a high and tight well into their 90's.
10. Will look you in the eye when talking to you.
11. Will give you a firm handshake.
12. Knows what honor, courage and commitment mean.
13. Can usually be found in some type of leadership position in whatever organization they work for.
14. Will often regard their drill instructors with the same respect as their parents.
15 Often found in either law enforcement or various professions.
16 Is extremely thorough at what they do.
17 Does not wear a bunch of patches to adorn their uniform. Their title of Marine is often sufficient.
18 Often arrives at work earlier than expected. If they wear a shirt and tie in their job, you might see the tie clip. between the third and fourth button centered.
19 Had spent time training at one of two places; Parris Island or San Diego.
20 May be able to field strip their rifle, up to 60 years after leaving active duty.
21 Can recite the nomenclature of the M1, M14 or M16.
22 May often have his pencils sharpened to a perfect precision point.
23 Will not back down from a fight.
Other symptoms include willingness to take on a challenge and maintaining a positive attitude in the face of adversity.
Yes, CMS is real, and very hard to treat. The person with this condition often utters phrases such as Once a Marine always a Marine, or OooooRah. Some may even say Semper Fi on many occasions. It is best if you know someone with this condition to just leave them be. These people tend to be fiercely loyal to the Marine Corps.
Folks, this condition, although not curable can be treated. Some successful treatments have included;
1. Frequent visits to the base where the last served or looking at their Marine memorabilia
2. Get them around other Marines to help them flourish. They need other Marines who have shared the same experiences.
3. Have them get memberships in organizations such as the Marine Corps League, The Marine Corps Association, Together We Served, The Woman Marine Association or have them join Leatherneck.com.
4. Some may require extra special attention such as buying items from grunt.com or watching movies about the Marine Corps, this is only natural and nothing to be afraid of.
Whatever you do, remember that Chronic Marine Syndrome must be managed carefully. For example: In Michigan, a young man attempted to mug a Marine Korean War veteran who had advanced stages of chronic Marine Syndrome. It wasn't pretty! The mugger was severely beaten and required multiple stitches.
Remember folks, Chronic Marine Syndrome is real, while there may not be a cure, we can live with it.
Any questions, please see your local Marine. or go to 1-800-IMA-Marine for more information.
Thank you for your time.
Warning: Risks of Chronic Marine Syndrome may include a severe a** whuppin' to those who attempt to start a fight with Marines. Remember not everyone gets this condition; onset often occurs after being given the title Marine, since a select few earn this title, not everyone will develop CMS.
Please make the Marines in your life aware of this very potentially dangerous disease
CHRONIC MARINE SYNDROME
In response to the person who talked about Marine Disease; I've discovered another condition; it's called Chronic Marine Syndrome (CMS). This condition affects men and women of all ages.
Symptoms to look for are:
1. Pride in oneself and the organization they represent.
2. A strong willingness to put in extra attention to detail to get the job done.
3. May wear articles of Marine clothing; T-shirts, jackets, watches, well into their 80's.
4. Will not hesitate to stand up or put their hand over their heart, or even salute when the National Anthem is played.
5. Does not succumb easily to political correctness.
6. Is sure of who they are.
7. Is often either respected or hated by others, due to their abilities and talents.
8. May donate toys to needy kids at Christmas.
9. Some have been known to wear their hair in a high and tight well into their 90's.
10. Will look you in the eye when talking to you.
11. Will give you a firm handshake.
12. Knows what honor, courage and commitment mean.
13. Can usually be found in some type of leadership position in whatever organization they work for.
14. Will often regard their drill instructors with the same respect as their parents.
15 Often found in either law enforcement or various professions.
16 Is extremely thorough at what they do.
17 Does not wear a bunch of patches to adorn their uniform. Their title of Marine is often sufficient.
18 Often arrives at work earlier than expected. If they wear a shirt and tie in their job, you might see the tie clip. between the third and fourth button centered.
19 Had spent time training at one of two places; Parris Island or San Diego.
20 May be able to field strip their rifle, up to 60 years after leaving active duty.
21 Can recite the nomenclature of the M1, M14 or M16.
22 May often have his pencils sharpened to a perfect precision point.
23 Will not back down from a fight.
Other symptoms include willingness to take on a challenge and maintaining a positive attitude in the face of adversity.
Yes, CMS is real, and very hard to treat. The person with this condition often utters phrases such as Once a Marine always a Marine, or OooooRah. Some may even say Semper Fi on many occasions. It is best if you know someone with this condition to just leave them be. These people tend to be fiercely loyal to the Marine Corps.
Folks, this condition, although not curable can be treated. Some successful treatments have included;
1. Frequent visits to the base where the last served or looking at their Marine memorabilia
2. Get them around other Marines to help them flourish. They need other Marines who have shared the same experiences.
3. Have them get memberships in organizations such as the Marine Corps League, The Marine Corps Association, Together We Served, The Woman Marine Association or have them join Leatherneck.com.
4. Some may require extra special attention such as buying items from grunt.com or watching movies about the Marine Corps, this is only natural and nothing to be afraid of.
Whatever you do, remember that Chronic Marine Syndrome must be managed carefully. For example: In Michigan, a young man attempted to mug a Marine Korean War veteran who had advanced stages of chronic Marine Syndrome. It wasn't pretty! The mugger was severely beaten and required multiple stitches.
Remember folks, Chronic Marine Syndrome is real, while there may not be a cure, we can live with it.
Any questions, please see your local Marine. or go to 1-800-IMA-Marine for more information.
Thank you for your time.
Warning: Risks of Chronic Marine Syndrome may include a severe a** whuppin' to those who attempt to start a fight with Marines. Remember not everyone gets this condition; onset often occurs after being given the title Marine, since a select few earn this title, not everyone will develop CMS.
Friday, November 30, 2007
Packing Party
Please join us for our packing party TOMORROW at 1:00pm at the Elk's Lodge on 34th and Milwaukee. We started sorting through everything last night and I'm guessing we should be able to fill at least 200 boxes! Thank you all so much for your generosity!
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Holiday Messages to the Troops
Friday, November 30th, is your last day to send print Holiday Messages to the troops in the print editions of Stars and Stripes. You can choose which edition you want your message (European edition, Middle East edition, Pacific edition, or online only). You can submit a message with or without an image. Submissions will be printed in a Holiday Messages section of the daily newspaper over the holiday season, unless designated as "online only."
Stars and Stripes is a daily newspaper published for the U.S. military, DoD civilians, contractors, and their families. Unique among the many military publications, Stars and Stripes operates as a First Amendment newspaper, free of control and censorship. We have published continuously in Europe since 1942, and since 1945 in the Pacific. In those two theaters, our readers number over 100,000.*
Today, Stars and Stripes maintains news bureaus in Europe, Pacific and the Middle East to provide first-hand reporting on events in those theaters. In addition to news and sports, our daily paper contains all the elements of the hometown paper our service members left behind, from "Dear Abby" to coupons, comics and crossword puzzles. In all, we publish five daily editions: Mideast, Europe, Japan, Korea and Okinawa.
In 2004, Stars and Stripes created a website where family and friends could post text messages and photos, addressing them to U.S. service members all over the world. The messages are available online, and printed in a supplement of the daily newspaper during the holiday season. Last year nearly 6,000 messages from friends, family members, and supporters were printed and delivered to Service members in Iraq, Afghanistan, Europe, and the Pacific.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve
For those of you who still have some Christmas shopping to do, I encourage you to check the list at esgr.org to find companies that are supportive of our Guard and Reserve members. You can click on your state to see which employers have signed a statement of support for our military.
I was pleased to see many Lubbock employers on the list.
34TH ST. CHIROPRACTIC, Lubbock
ALTERATIONS UNLIMITED, Lubbock
AMERICAN STATE BANK, Lubbock (with 5 stars)
APPLEBEE'S LUBBOCK #11, Lubbock (5 stars)
APPLEBEE'S LUBBOCK 2 #40, Lubbock (5 stars)
CASA OF THE SOUTH PLAINS, Lubbock
CITY OF LUBBOCK, Lubbock (5 stars)
CON-WAY (LUBBOCK), Lubbock (5 stars)
CONVERGYS CORPORATION, Lubbock
FRAME MART & GALLERY, Lubbock
LOWES HOME IMPROVEMENT, LUBBOCK, Lubbock (5 stars)
LUBBOCK COUNTY, Lubbock (5 stars)
LUBBOCK COUNTY SHERIFF, Lubbock (5 stars)
LUBBOCK ELECTRIC, Lubbock
LUBBOCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DST, Lubbock
LUBBOCK LION'S CLUB, Lubbock (5 stars)
LUBBOCK SATELLITE RETIREE ACTIVITIES, Lubbock
MCLANE COMPANY, Lubbock
MCWHORTER'S, Lubbock (5 stars)
MINNIX COMPANIES, Lubbock
PULMONARY ASSOC. OF LUBBOCK, Lubbock (5 stars)
SECURITY STATE BANK, Lubbock (5 stars)
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, Lubbock
TEXAS STATE LEGISLATURE, Lubbock (5 stars)
TOWN & COUNTRY FOOD STORES, Lubbock (5 stars)
TRANS HEALTHCARE INC, Lubbock
UMC HEALTH SYSTEM, Lubbock (5 stars)
Lubbock Chamber of Commerce
Please patronize these businesses and let them know that you appreciate what they are doing for our military.
A 5-Star Employer denotes the following:
Signed a Statement of Support publicly demonstrating support for their employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve.
Reviewed their human resources policies to ensure compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act Law (USERRA).
Promotes training for managers and supervisors to effectively manage their employees who serve in the Guard and Reserve.
Adopted polices and programs that are “Above and Beyond” what is required by the USERRA Law.
Serves as an advocate for employee service in the National Guard and Reserve and helps to promote the mission of ESGR.
I was pleased to see many Lubbock employers on the list.
34TH ST. CHIROPRACTIC, Lubbock
ALTERATIONS UNLIMITED, Lubbock
AMERICAN STATE BANK, Lubbock (with 5 stars)
APPLEBEE'S LUBBOCK #11, Lubbock (5 stars)
APPLEBEE'S LUBBOCK 2 #40, Lubbock (5 stars)
CASA OF THE SOUTH PLAINS, Lubbock
CITY OF LUBBOCK, Lubbock (5 stars)
CON-WAY (LUBBOCK), Lubbock (5 stars)
CONVERGYS CORPORATION, Lubbock
FRAME MART & GALLERY, Lubbock
LOWES HOME IMPROVEMENT, LUBBOCK, Lubbock (5 stars)
LUBBOCK COUNTY, Lubbock (5 stars)
LUBBOCK COUNTY SHERIFF, Lubbock (5 stars)
LUBBOCK ELECTRIC, Lubbock
LUBBOCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DST, Lubbock
LUBBOCK LION'S CLUB, Lubbock (5 stars)
LUBBOCK SATELLITE RETIREE ACTIVITIES, Lubbock
MCLANE COMPANY, Lubbock
MCWHORTER'S, Lubbock (5 stars)
MINNIX COMPANIES, Lubbock
PULMONARY ASSOC. OF LUBBOCK, Lubbock (5 stars)
SECURITY STATE BANK, Lubbock (5 stars)
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, Lubbock
TEXAS STATE LEGISLATURE, Lubbock (5 stars)
TOWN & COUNTRY FOOD STORES, Lubbock (5 stars)
TRANS HEALTHCARE INC, Lubbock
UMC HEALTH SYSTEM, Lubbock (5 stars)
Lubbock Chamber of Commerce
Please patronize these businesses and let them know that you appreciate what they are doing for our military.
Monday, November 26, 2007
Rally to Support the Troops on Dec 3
There will be a Rally to Support the Troops on Dec 3, 9 AM at the War Memorial located at 82nd St and Nashville in Huneke Park Lubbock. This rally is non-political, Just Say Thank You to The Troops, Thank You For Your Service and is one of forty to be held by www.moveamericaforward.org on their caravan tour across the US from CA to NY and on to Iraq to deliver Holiday cards and gifts. It is their Honoring Heroes Holiday Tour. On Dec 14 they will have an entertainment event in Washington DC at the Lincoln Theatre for our wounded soldiers from Walter Reed and Bethesda.
This is the second cross country tour MAF has done and the second trip to Iraq. Let's make sure that Lubbock is one of the biggest and best rallies on the Tour.
Rally sites are 11/26 Santa Nella, San Jose, Walnut Creek, 11/27
Stockton, Fresno, 11/28 Bakersville, Barstow, 11/29 Las Vegas,
Bagdad, 11/30 Phoenix, Tucson, 12/1 El Paso, Alamogorda, Roswell,
12/2 Amarillio, Groom, 12/3 Lubbock, Abilene, 12/4 San Antonio,
Houston, 12/5 Shreveport, 12/6 Jackson, Birmingham, 12/7 Montgomery,
Mobile, 12/8 Pensacola, Talahasee, 12/9 Tampa, 12/10 Orlando, 12/11
Savannah, Columbia, 12/12 Fort Bragg, Raleigh, 12/13 Norfolk,
Richmond, 12/14 DC Lincoln Theatre, 12/15 Philadelphia, 12/16 New
York City WTC, and on to Iraq
This is the second cross country tour MAF has done and the second trip to Iraq. Let's make sure that Lubbock is one of the biggest and best rallies on the Tour.
Rally sites are 11/26 Santa Nella, San Jose, Walnut Creek, 11/27
Stockton, Fresno, 11/28 Bakersville, Barstow, 11/29 Las Vegas,
Bagdad, 11/30 Phoenix, Tucson, 12/1 El Paso, Alamogorda, Roswell,
12/2 Amarillio, Groom, 12/3 Lubbock, Abilene, 12/4 San Antonio,
Houston, 12/5 Shreveport, 12/6 Jackson, Birmingham, 12/7 Montgomery,
Mobile, 12/8 Pensacola, Talahasee, 12/9 Tampa, 12/10 Orlando, 12/11
Savannah, Columbia, 12/12 Fort Bragg, Raleigh, 12/13 Norfolk,
Richmond, 12/14 DC Lincoln Theatre, 12/15 Philadelphia, 12/16 New
York City WTC, and on to Iraq
Saturday, November 24, 2007
MacGyver in Mesopotamia
It took Marcelle Shriver nearly a year—and hundreds of donations—to pack up 80,000 cans of Silly String to send to her son in Iraq. This was no lighthearted care package: Todd and his fellow soldiers were using the foamy substance to detect trip-wired explosives by squirting the string across a room and watching how it fell. It was a creative response to an ever-changing war and, as it turns out, one of the many innovative tactics being used by American soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Chewing tobacco kills: Some troops have taken to eating raw tobacco to kill stomach worms that come from local foods. Veterinarians even recommend mixing it with pet food to get rid of parasites in cats and dogs.
Put your butt to use: Cigarette butts are a perfect fit for gun barrels and can help keep out dirt, sand or water. And they shoot out easily when the weapon is fired. For non-smokers, there are other options: in Vietnam, soldiers rubber-banded condoms around the tops of their guns.
Makeshift medics: Tampons are great for plugging up bullet wounds, soldiers say, and nothing seals a punctured chest like Saran Wrap. Sealed lips: After cholera scares hit the region, some soldiers began using lip balm—or Vaseline—to coat their mouths when they showered, to keep out contaminated water.
Sticky situation: During her training at Fort Dix, N.J., Spc. Cynthia Brabant got in the habit of putting tape, sticky-side up, around her bed to catch poisonous insects. Now in Baghdad, she stretches socks over her boots at night to keep the scorpions out. "It's kind of silly," she says, "but it works."
© Newsweek, Inc.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving Treasure, Turkey
Have a happy Thanksgiving and remember to keep our troops in your prayers today and every day.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Care Pack Donations
*This is a sticky post and will remain at the top for several days. Scroll down for new posts.*
Please help make Christmas a little brighter for our troops who are far from home. We are requesting that all items be donated ASAP so that we can start sorting and getting them ready to mail.
Drop off locations for care pack items:
All locations of Bodyworks
Elks Lodge (34th and Milwaukee)
Leathers N Lace Motorcycle Apparel 3806 50th St Ste 210 (across from Memphis Place Mall)
All recruiter's offices (not just the Marine recruiters)
Crestview Elementary School 6020 - 81st Street
Requested Items:
Food items:
Beef jerky
Canned chips (Pringles/Torengos)
Canned ready-to-eat meals (Ravioli, chili, soup, Easy Mac, Dinty Moore, Ramon cup)
Dried fruit
Granola/Breakfast/Protein bars
Gum
Gummy candy, Hard Candy
Individual size canned fruit
Jelly beans
Microwave popcorn
Nuts, Sunflower seeds, Trail mix
Poptarts
Tuna lunch kits
**Pork or pork by-products are NOT allowed to be shipped to Middle East combat locations.
Drink Items:
Coffee, coffee mixes
Gatorade mix (powdered only)
Hot cocoa mix
Lemonade/Koolade/Tang mix
Presweetened beverage mixes (“On the Go” flavor packets that can be added to 16-20 oz. water bottle)
Sweetener/creamer packets for coffee
Tea
Recreational Items:
Batteries (AA – most requested)
Board games/puzzles
DVDs (new or used; original only)
Hand held games
Magazines (current issues)
Music CDs (new or used; original only)
Nerf footballs/Frisbee/Hackey sack
Puzzle books
Stationary/small writing pads
Personal Care Items:
Advil/Tylenol (individual packs)
Baby wipes/Handi-wipes
Chap stick
Disposable instant hand warmers
Liquid hand sanitizers (pocket/travel size)
Medicated foot powder/swabs
Toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash (travel size)
Q-tips (individual packs)
Sunblock
Tissue (individual packs)
~ MOST VALUABLE ITEM ~
♥ Letters and cards of encouragement and support ♥
Thank you for your willingness to help support the troops who are away from home during Christmas time. Your love and support are greatly appreciated.
A monetary donation of $35 will fill and send a stocking! There are 3 ways to make a monetary donation:
- Checks can be made out to Lubbock Marine Parents and mailed to:
Lubbock Marine Parents
PO Box 64192
Lubbock, TX 79464-4192
- Deposited to Lubbock Marine Parents at any American State Bank location
- Paypal donation here at the blog in our sidebar
Please help make Christmas a little brighter for our troops who are far from home. We are requesting that all items be donated ASAP so that we can start sorting and getting them ready to mail.
Drop off locations for care pack items:
All locations of Bodyworks
Elks Lodge (34th and Milwaukee)
Leathers N Lace Motorcycle Apparel 3806 50th St Ste 210 (across from Memphis Place Mall)
All recruiter's offices (not just the Marine recruiters)
Crestview Elementary School 6020 - 81st Street
Requested Items:
Food items:
Beef jerky
Canned chips (Pringles/Torengos)
Canned ready-to-eat meals (Ravioli, chili, soup, Easy Mac, Dinty Moore, Ramon cup)
Dried fruit
Granola/Breakfast/Protein bars
Gum
Gummy candy, Hard Candy
Individual size canned fruit
Jelly beans
Microwave popcorn
Nuts, Sunflower seeds, Trail mix
Poptarts
Tuna lunch kits
**Pork or pork by-products are NOT allowed to be shipped to Middle East combat locations.
Drink Items:
Coffee, coffee mixes
Gatorade mix (powdered only)
Hot cocoa mix
Lemonade/Koolade/Tang mix
Presweetened beverage mixes (“On the Go” flavor packets that can be added to 16-20 oz. water bottle)
Sweetener/creamer packets for coffee
Tea
Recreational Items:
Batteries (AA – most requested)
Board games/puzzles
DVDs (new or used; original only)
Hand held games
Magazines (current issues)
Music CDs (new or used; original only)
Nerf footballs/Frisbee/Hackey sack
Puzzle books
Stationary/small writing pads
Personal Care Items:
Advil/Tylenol (individual packs)
Baby wipes/Handi-wipes
Chap stick
Disposable instant hand warmers
Liquid hand sanitizers (pocket/travel size)
Medicated foot powder/swabs
Toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash (travel size)
Q-tips (individual packs)
Sunblock
Tissue (individual packs)
~ MOST VALUABLE ITEM ~
♥ Letters and cards of encouragement and support ♥
Thank you for your willingness to help support the troops who are away from home during Christmas time. Your love and support are greatly appreciated.
A monetary donation of $35 will fill and send a stocking! There are 3 ways to make a monetary donation:
- Checks can be made out to Lubbock Marine Parents and mailed to:
Lubbock Marine Parents
PO Box 64192
Lubbock, TX 79464-4192
- Deposited to Lubbock Marine Parents at any American State Bank location
- Paypal donation here at the blog in our sidebar
Discounts for Marine Families Attending Homecomings
Marine Corps News November 20, 2007
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- Families have spent thousands of dollars attending homecomings of returning Marines, but with costs of airfare sky rocketing, many families can’t afford to make the trip.
Addressing this issue, Christie Rooney, a Marine mom from Bixby, Okla., contacted America Airlines in order to ease these costs with fare discounts for Marine families, traveling to homecomings, discounts on airfare.
“Over the past few months, I've heard Marine families discuss the [difficulties] of making travel arrangements for homecomings,” said Rooney. “I decided to call America Airlines to see if they could help.”
Within two weeks America Airlines signed a contract with SATO Vacations to offer discounts to families traveling to their Marines’ homecoming from Nov. 1 – Dec. 15.
“The only airport that America Airlines flies into near the Camp Lejeune area is Raleigh-Durham Airport, which is why this is the only airport where we can honor the discounted prices for military families,” said Jerry Krus, for America Airlines.
If the arrival dates are changed and the military families notify America Airlines about the changes, the fee will be waived, as long as the families purchase their tickets through SATO Vacations, said Krus.
If America Airlines handles the exchange transaction, a $15 reservation fee will apply, he continued.
Marine families, who are unable to make the flight due to uncontrollable circumstances will be able to refund their non-refundable tickets for travel vouchers, concluded Krus.
For more information about the discounted airfare, call SATO Vacations at 1-877-698-2554, or visit the Web site at http://www.satovacations.com/.
Monday, November 19, 2007
"LIVING" PICTURES
What do you get when you combine 100 officers and 9000 enlisted men from the Marine Barracks in Parris Island in 1919? Well, you get the living emblem of the United States Marines……the Eagle, Globe and Anchor.
Just click on the following link to check out pictures of many “living” pictures of several famous faces, sites and emblems including the EGA, the Liberty Bell and the Statue of Liberty. These pictures were all taken during the early to mid 1900s. Absolutely fabulous!!
http://www.hammergallery.com/images/peoplepictures/people%20pictures.htm
Just click on the following link to check out pictures of many “living” pictures of several famous faces, sites and emblems including the EGA, the Liberty Bell and the Statue of Liberty. These pictures were all taken during the early to mid 1900s. Absolutely fabulous!!
http://www.hammergallery.com/images/peoplepictures/people%20pictures.htm
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