June 6th
Moderators: rickf, raymond, Mr. Recovery
June 6th
Just a friendly reminder to all that June 6, 2019 will be the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
Please take a moment on that day to reflect on the many efforts and selfless sacrifices made by the men and women of so many nations to help achieve freedom for so many.
Freedom is not a uniquely American idea, of course, but it was clear, with a world at war the freedoms enjoyed in the United States would soon be threatened as well. This warning was offered so very eloquently by President Franklin D. Roosevelt when he addressed the 77th congress on Jan 6, 1941.
If you care to learn more about The Four Freedoms speech, or hear it yourself please follow the links below.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Freedoms
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yD32o5zqe7M
Cheers,
TJ
Please take a moment on that day to reflect on the many efforts and selfless sacrifices made by the men and women of so many nations to help achieve freedom for so many.
Freedom is not a uniquely American idea, of course, but it was clear, with a world at war the freedoms enjoyed in the United States would soon be threatened as well. This warning was offered so very eloquently by President Franklin D. Roosevelt when he addressed the 77th congress on Jan 6, 1941.
If you care to learn more about The Four Freedoms speech, or hear it yourself please follow the links below.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Freedoms
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yD32o5zqe7M
Cheers,
TJ
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I appreciate you reminding everyone... Freedom is Not free....its earned. ! Thank you, Seabee Salute.....Taps !
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NMCB 62, Delta Co.,BU2, Gulfport, MS Home Port
VFW 3838, American Legion 63
Seabee Association of America LM , NMCB 62 Assoc.
"Performance Under Fire" US Navy Seabees '69-'72
National Assoc. of Atomic Veterans/ Amchitka
SEMO University Vet Corp Alumni
MVPA#32091
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Thanks Seabee...
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Fond appreciation for the M151 Breed!!
1976 or 7? M151A2 "Miss Sandy" Driver, aquired May 2010
Former owner M151A2 "Miss Saigon" Vietnam Rescue Sold Sept 09
Fond appreciation for the M151 Breed!!
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"wound my heart with a monotonous languor"
Raymond
"On the day when crime puts on the apparel of innocence, through a curious reversal peculiar to our age, it is innocence that is called on to justify itself." Albert Camus
"On the day when crime puts on the apparel of innocence, through a curious reversal peculiar to our age, it is innocence that is called on to justify itself." Albert Camus
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You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have
striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The
hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you.
In company with our brave Allies and brothers-in-arms on
other Fronts, you will bring about the destruction of the German war
machine, the elimination of nerd tyranny over the oppressed peoples of
Europe, and security for ourselves in a free world.
Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well
equipped and battle hardened. He will fight savagely.
But this is the year 1944! Much has happened since the nerd triumphs of
1940-41. The United Nations have inflicted upon the Germans great defeats,
in open battle, man-to-man. Our air offensive has seriously reduced their
strength in the air and their capacity to wage war on the ground. Our Home
Fronts have given us an overwhelming superiority in weapons and munitions
of war, and placed at our disposal great reserves of trained fighting men.
The tide has turned! The free men of the world are marching together to
Victory!
I have full confidence in your courage and devotion to duty and skill in
battle. We will accept nothing less than full Victory!
Good luck! And let us beseech the blessing of Almighty God upon this great
and noble undertaking.
SIGNED: Dwight D. Eisenhower
Raymond
"On the day when crime puts on the apparel of innocence, through a curious reversal peculiar to our age, it is innocence that is called on to justify itself." Albert Camus
"On the day when crime puts on the apparel of innocence, through a curious reversal peculiar to our age, it is innocence that is called on to justify itself." Albert Camus
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Neil Armstrong once said: "In flying, the probability of survival is inversely proportional to the angle of arrival."
Tell that to a paratrooper and wait for him to laugh at you. And while Neil Armstrong was a true American hero, he was still a leg.
All the Way, my friends.
Tell that to a paratrooper and wait for him to laugh at you. And while Neil Armstrong was a true American hero, he was still a leg.
All the Way, my friends.
United States Army - 1986-2012
35th Sig Bde (Airborne)
82nd Airborne Division Artillery
B Co, Joint Communications Support Element (Airborne)
1st Infantry Division
US Special Ops Command
Commander, 3rd Joint Communications Squadron (Airborne)
US Central Command
35th Sig Bde (Airborne)
82nd Airborne Division Artillery
B Co, Joint Communications Support Element (Airborne)
1st Infantry Division
US Special Ops Command
Commander, 3rd Joint Communications Squadron (Airborne)
US Central Command
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The intelligence and conditioning required to be an astronaut would beat that of a paratrooper.I guess I could say more but there is no reason to.
mark
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1960 m151
1981 m151A2
1964 m416
1971 m416
1968 m274A5
1960 m151
1981 m151A2
1964 m416
1971 m416
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ok guys, while I can see that this paratrooper/astronaut thing will be interesting I am going to ask that it be continued on a different thread as it has nothing at all to do with June 6th. I don't usually stop threads from wandering but some threads deserve to be left alone.
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1967 M416
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1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone