tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89545217439360572252024-03-14T01:30:45.452-04:00Airman MomAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10433907044785046226noreply@blogger.comBlogger983125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8954521743936057225.post-30613054996249066682018-03-19T22:22:00.000-04:002018-03-19T22:22:28.910-04:006,912<h1 class="h1-size" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Marvel, sans-serif; font-size: 30px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: blue;">Six-Thousand-Nine-Hundred-Twelve </span></h1>
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<span style="color: blue;">have fought and died in </span></h1>
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<span style="color: blue;">Operation Enduring Freedom, </span></h1>
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<span style="color: blue;">Operation Iraqi Freedom </span></h1>
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<span style="color: blue;">and Operation New Dawn</span></h1>
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<span style="color: #c27ba0; font-size: x-large;">May Almighty God Bless our brave Warriors and bring comfort to those who love them so.....</span></div>
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<span style="color: red;">The People Behind The Sacrifice</span></h1>
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At a Glance</h2>
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Listed below are the most current statistics according to our database.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span class="font-size11" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">*These statistics may not reflect exact figures.</span></div>
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Deaths by Branch</h3>
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Deaths by Age</h3>
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Deaths by Conflict</h3>
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<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://thefallen.militarytimes.com/search?branch=3" style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: objects; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Army</a>: <span class="blue-bold" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">4995</span></span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://thefallen.militarytimes.com/search?branch=6" style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: objects; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Coast Guard</a>: <span class="blue-bold" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1</span></span></li>
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<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://thefallen.militarytimes.com/search?age=18-22" style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: objects; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">18-22</a>: <span class="blue-bold" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2486</span></span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://thefallen.militarytimes.com/search?age=23-28" style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: objects; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">23-28</a>: <span class="blue-bold" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2418</span></span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://thefallen.militarytimes.com/search?age=28-35" style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: objects; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">28-35</a>: <span class="blue-bold" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1460</span></span></li>
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<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://thefallen.militarytimes.com/search?conflict=2" style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: objects; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #eeeeee;">Operation Enduring Freedom</span></a><span style="color: white;">: </span><span class="blue-bold" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: blue; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2346</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://thefallen.militarytimes.com/search?conflict=5" style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: objects; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #eeeeee; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Operation Freedom’s Sentinel</a><span style="color: #eeeeee;">: </span><span class="blue-bold" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: blue;">45</span></span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://thefallen.militarytimes.com/search?conflict=4" style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: objects; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #eeeeee; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Operation Inherent Resolve</a><span style="color: #eeeeee;">: </span><span class="blue-bold" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: blue;">34</span></span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://thefallen.militarytimes.com/search?conflict=1" style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: objects; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #eeeeee; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Operation Iraqi Freedom</a><span style="color: #eeeeee;">: </span><span class="blue-bold" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: blue;">4411</span></span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #eeeeee;"><a href="https://thefallen.militarytimes.com/search?conflict=3" style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: objects; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #eeeeee;">Operation New Dawn</span></a>:</span> <span class="blue-bold" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: blue;">67</span></span></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10433907044785046226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8954521743936057225.post-2329000674274643852017-11-10T19:38:00.003-05:002017-11-10T19:38:59.793-05:00Hello, It’s Me!Whoa.... where has the time gone?
I’m not sure any of my Blogging Buds are still checking in, or is the world of words down to a mere 140 characters!
Lots has been happening in Airman Mom’s life. So much goodness and so many stressful situations. But, such is life!
So.... please say Hello if you happen upon my words. (I really need to return to writing.)
Proverbs 3:5-6Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10433907044785046226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8954521743936057225.post-59291241484803590072016-02-01T11:07:00.000-05:002016-02-01T12:16:41.426-05:002.1.1981This date lives in my heart every single day.
I was a very young momma with a healthy, busy two year old and a fussy, didn't-know-night-from-day-yet seven month old.
This momma had a new little one on the way...
Until 2.1.1981
I was thirteen weeks along in my pregnancy. I believe God whispers gently in our ears, and He whispered that I was carrying a son.
Until 2.1.1981
A routine check-up brought concern about my little one. An ultrasound was done. My baby's heart had stopped beating.
I was sent home, to await oncoming labor.
Until 2.1.1981
Labor came... Every bit as intense as when I gave birth to my two beautiful, healthy girls.
I remember leaving for the hospital after 'Sixty Minutes'
I remember the Emergency Room.
I remember the Operating Room's cold table.
I remember my doctor sitting by my bed, holding my hand while I cried...until drug-induced sleep came.
My little one was gone from this earth.
2.1.1981
It's been thirty-five years...
God sent me two more sons. Gifts I cherish.
My four children and my baby who has only known heaven as home... Complete my heart.
I'm blessed beyond words...
Nine amazing grandbabies have entered my world as well...
Since 2.1.1981
God is good.
He has had held my little one in His loving arms.
I think about you always,
I talk about you still,
You have never been forgotten,
and you never will.
I hold you close within my heart,
and there you will remain,
To walk with me throughout my life
Until we meet again.
2.1.1981
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10433907044785046226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8954521743936057225.post-4666675188883361592014-04-03T14:27:00.000-04:002014-04-03T14:27:22.465-04:00Ground Control to Airman Mom...'Ground Control to Major Tom
Commencing countdown, engines on
Check ignition and may God’s love be with you'
Not quite sure why I chose this song as my, 'I'm Back' intro...
Hard to believe it's been almost two years since I last posted!
Kinda like David Bowie's astronaut, things got a little bit turned upside down and a break from the blogosphere was needed.
Things? Life.
I'll unwrap details going forward, but for now I'll offer a quick recap of Airman Mom's life.
John returned safe and whole from deployment! Praise God! He is now stationed here in the DC area...needless to say, I am one blessed momma! So grateful to have my son and his son within an hours' drive. I'm also enjoying the time with my D-I-L! Love this sweet family!
B & V have added to our family! Grand baby #8 is a beautiful girl, named AnnaB. She was born last September, healthy and perfect! Hubster and I have been to SLC twice to spend time with this precious family! Honestly, there is nothing like seeing your child holding their child!
My girls and their families are doing well! Hubster and I have been visiting new baseball stadiums every year...slowly checking off our Bucket List!
So there you have it in a nutshell... All the good stuff of the past couple years!
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Please join me in prayer for all those touched by the most recent tragedy at Fort Hood.
May Almighty God protect all our brave service members.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10433907044785046226noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8954521743936057225.post-15923254141926522702012-04-16T07:14:00.001-04:002012-04-16T07:14:11.548-04:00His Star Has Turned From Blue To Gold<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/YlXRodAcJkA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
May Almighty God Bless this brave Warrior.
May Almighty God bring comfort to his family.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10433907044785046226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8954521743936057225.post-43107425157015860242012-04-10T07:25:00.000-04:002012-04-10T07:25:30.267-04:00Home...Very Soon!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Please continue to keep John, Di and the little E-Man in your prayers.
John will be ending his six-month deployment very soon!!!
Upon his return home, this sweet family has many adjustments...
I know in my heart, they will overcome the challenges which post-deployment brings.
This Momma is praying he returns through BWI... It will be so awesome to see John's
face and give him a hug!
May Almighty God keep peace in their hearts, as they endure these final weeks of deployment.
May Almighty God watch over John as he travels back to U.S. soil.
May Almighty God wrap this young family in his loving arms, as they settle into their new family life.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10433907044785046226noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8954521743936057225.post-28013301599051310862012-04-09T06:35:00.000-04:002012-04-09T06:35:00.066-04:00Luke's WingsPlease allow me to introduce an organization which helps the families of our wounded Warriors.
<a href="http://www.lukeswings.org/home.htm">Luke's Wings</a> reunites our wounded with their families, helping with expensive travel costs.
Here is the first paragraph of their Mission Statement: <i>Luke's Wings is an organization dedicated to the support of service members who have been wounded in battle. Recognizing the immediate need for families to be with their loved ones at such a difficult time, Luke’s Wings provides families with the means to visit during the service member’s hospitalization and rehabilitation. By purchasing travel agency services and travel tickets for loved ones, Luke’s Wings provides an immediate and invaluable service to the families of our men and women at arms while also helping to encourage and motivate the service member’s recovery. </i>
Please visit their site to learn more about their dedication to our wounded.
Please lift these brave Warriors and their families in prayer.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10433907044785046226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8954521743936057225.post-56257611292452421792012-04-08T08:51:00.001-04:002012-04-08T08:51:00.876-04:00Happy EasterHe is Risen!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10433907044785046226noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8954521743936057225.post-45976212043848828992012-04-07T21:41:00.000-04:002012-04-07T21:41:58.914-04:00MilBlog Nominations April 9thThe 2012 MilBlog Conference will take place on May 11-12.
On Monday, April 9, 2012 the MilBlog Nominations will open.
Please stop by the site to nominate your favorite Military Blogs.
<a href="http://milblogconference.milblogging.com/category/nominations-2012/">CLICK HERE</a> for more information!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10433907044785046226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8954521743936057225.post-3885741829116751272012-04-06T00:04:00.000-04:002012-04-06T00:04:00.509-04:00Somebody's Daughter<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PiB4l9GoKnY/T35YY2L1pDI/AAAAAAAACak/IIoytcYAEiQ/s1600/amber%2Bhand.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PiB4l9GoKnY/T35YY2L1pDI/AAAAAAAACak/IIoytcYAEiQ/s400/amber%2Bhand.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728112959947121714" /></a><br /><br /><br /><em>ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 2, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Amber Hand runs away from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter after removing chocks and chains aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is underway conducting Afloat Training Group 1.4 basic phase training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tommy Lamkin/Released)</em> <br />source: militaryphotos.net<br /><br />~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ <br /><br />Friday posts are random photos of our Soldiers.<br />We must remember each and every Airman, Soldier, Sailor and Marine have a face.<br />Our brave Heroes have family and friends who love them so.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10433907044785046226noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8954521743936057225.post-48078904560018780602012-04-03T21:45:00.003-04:002012-04-03T21:53:27.706-04:00His Star Has Turned From Blue to Gold<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-997fe7N-b_E/T3uo0uS6M8I/AAAAAAAACaY/d5_bQUOzNwA/s1600/Johnathan_Davis_1350223l.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 204px; height: 115px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-997fe7N-b_E/T3uo0uS6M8I/AAAAAAAACaY/d5_bQUOzNwA/s400/Johnathan_Davis_1350223l.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727356974865724354" /></a><br /><em>A soldier from Griffin was killed in Afghanistan this week.<br /><br />Pfc. Johnathon F. Davis, 20, died Thursday of wounds suffered from "enemy small arms fire," the Department of Defense said in a statement. Davis was killed in the Kandahar province in Afghanistan.<br /><br />The Griffin High School graduate was able to talk to his parents this week, said family spokesman Randall Valimont, pastor at the Griffin First Assembly of God church. Valimont said Davis told his parents that he couldn't wait to be home. Davis' wife, Kristen, is eight months pregnant.<br /><br />"He was so looking forward to the baby being born," Valimont said.<br /><br />He described Davis, who was the second of five sons, as an adventurous practical joker. The family is close-knit, Valimont said, and Davis had strong religious beliefs and loved his country.<br /><br />Davis wanted to be a police officer once he left the Army, Valimont said.<br /><br />Valimont said Davis' father, Kerry, is a lay pastor at the church, where the family has been members for more than a decade. Davis' oldest brother is in the Navy.<br /><br />The church will dedicate its Easter program to Davis' memory, Valimont said.<br /><br />"He was just a good kid," he said. "I can't tell you how shocking this is. It's a devastating thing to see."<br /><br />Roy McClain, commander of the VFW Post 5448, called Davis a remarkable young man. McClain said Davis' wife is the granddaughter of a member of the post.<br /><br />"He was full of life and energy and very patriotic," McClain said.<br /><br />McClain said Davis was excited about his deployment in February.<br /><br />Davis had just graduated from cavalry scout school, McClain said. He was a member of the 4th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division out of Fort Bragg, N.C.</em><br /><br />Source: Arielle Kass with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution <br /><br />~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ <br /><br />May Almighty God Bless this brave hero.<br />May Almighty God Watch Over and protect this Warrior's precious baby.<br />May Almighty God comfort all who love him so.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10433907044785046226noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8954521743936057225.post-429785418756473312012-04-02T07:47:00.003-04:002012-04-02T07:55:56.079-04:00Happy Birthday, Kel<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i3YOApsA1WM/T3mSA2Da5sI/AAAAAAAACaM/_gIq1t-VfYU/s1600/kel%2Band%2Bjess.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 281px; height: 376px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i3YOApsA1WM/T3mSA2Da5sI/AAAAAAAACaM/_gIq1t-VfYU/s400/kel%2Band%2Bjess.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726768944385812162" /></a><br />This beautiful person introduced me to a love I had never known in my life, the day she was born.<br />I can still remember the moment I met her, as though it was yesterday.<br />Over the years, she has grown from the sweetest of babies, to an adorable toddler, to a studious student, to a teenager (I'll say no more) to a loving wife and now a devoted mother, a good friend to many and a strong Christian.<br />My daughter is truly one of the most amazing women I know. <br />She has been a blessing in my life, since the first April 2nd we met...<br />I love you so, Kel.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10433907044785046226noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8954521743936057225.post-65224606785649414612012-03-23T00:06:00.000-04:002012-03-23T00:06:00.350-04:00Somebody's Son<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--2S25rcnMm8/T2svriA0HqI/AAAAAAAACaA/TU0vYssxDFI/s1600/love%2Byou%2Bmom.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--2S25rcnMm8/T2svriA0HqI/AAAAAAAACaA/TU0vYssxDFI/s400/love%2Byou%2Bmom.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722720176415448738" /></a><br />I happened upon this photo on Soldier's Angels Official Facebook page. I have no idea who this brave Warrior is...and truly it matters not. He is brave, he is strong and he loves his Mom. <br />May Almighty God heal his body, mind and spirit. <br />May Almighty God provide strength to his family.<br /><br />~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~<br /><br />Friday posts are random photos of our Soldiers.<br />We must remember each and every Airman, Soldier, Sailor and Marine have a face.<br />Our brave Heroes have family and friends who love them so.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10433907044785046226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8954521743936057225.post-60202329082826573382012-03-22T08:51:00.002-04:002012-03-22T09:08:51.038-04:00In Other Words, "Shut the Hell Up"The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is truly sacred ground. <br /><br />Many visitors to D.C. like to 'check it off'... as just another place seen among all the Monuments. Honestly, The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Vietnam Memorial are two places which respect and silence are a must. I've walked The Wall countless times and have offered my own "Shhhhh" when I hear voices louder than needed... unless of course they are Vets. The Wall belongs to them... <br /><br />But as far as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, "It is requested that everyone maintains a level of silence and respect".<br />Enough said.<br /><br />(please pause my Playlist on the right sidebar)<br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/vRTqnjRysec" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10433907044785046226noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8954521743936057225.post-81745148137941391282012-03-21T06:35:00.003-04:002012-03-21T06:59:29.292-04:00Wednesday Hero 03/21/2012This Weeks Post Was Suggested By <a href="http://mjgolch.blogspot.com">Michael</a>
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<br /><center><img src="http://img542.imageshack.us/img542/713/captjosephmcconnell.jpg"
<br /></center></img><center><I> Capt. Joseph McConnell 32 years old from Dover, New Hampshire
<br />39th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 51st Fighter-Interceptor Wing
<br />January 30 1922 – August 25 1954
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<br />At the age of 28, Joseph McConnell was considered too old be a jet
<br />pilot in Korea, but he wouldn't let that stop him. He persisted and
<br />was assigned to 39th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 51st
<br />Fighter-Interceptor Wing in 1952 and was credited with shooting down
<br />16 enemy planes in a four month period and became America's first
<br />Triple Jet Ace when he shot down three of those planes in a single
<br />day.</center></I>
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<br />You Can Read More About Capt. Joseph McConnell
<br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_C._McConnell">here</a> and <a href="http://acepilots.com/korea_mcconnell.html">here</a>.
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<br />These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives just so
<br />others may get to enjoy freedom. For that I am proud to call them
<br />Hero.
<br /><FONT COLOR=red><FONT SIZE=2>Those Who Say That We're In A Time When
<br />There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look</FONT</FONT COLOR>
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<br /><B>This post is part of Wednesday Hero. For more information about
<br />Wednesday Hero, or if you would like to post it on your site, you can go <a href="http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com/2006/08/wednesday-hero-blogroll.html">here</a>.</B>
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<br />Special thanks to Christopher Lee for his dedication to our Heroes!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10433907044785046226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8954521743936057225.post-84614163962422871412012-03-19T05:58:00.004-04:002012-03-19T06:05:34.949-04:00Army Staff Sgt. Robert BalesYou know the name.<br />Perhaps you have read several articles, regarding his alledged actions.<br />I choose not to share any of these article.<br /><br />Will we ever learn the entire truth? I doubt it.<br /><br />What we do know is this...<br />We know for certain that War is Hell.<br />War breaks the human spirit.<br />War brings indescribable stresses to those who serve... body, mind and spirit.<br />War creates incredible challenges for family left at home.<br />War leaves empty chairs at Thanksgiving Dinner.<br /><br />Please join me in prayer for all the brave Warriors who serve today, yesterday and tomorrow.<br />Please lift their families in prayer as well.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10433907044785046226noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8954521743936057225.post-6770566989584683372012-03-16T00:02:00.000-04:002012-03-16T00:02:00.285-04:00Somebody's Son<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bzw-r6Wlie4/T2KPJrfu0HI/AAAAAAAACZw/ddUkmdJGi5Q/s1600/kosta.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 257px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bzw-r6Wlie4/T2KPJrfu0HI/AAAAAAAACZw/ddUkmdJGi5Q/s400/kosta.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720291873171361906" /></a><br /><br /><em>ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 13, 2012) Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Jacob Kosta runs in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brian Read Castillo/Released) </em><br />source: militaryphotos.net<br /><br />~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ <br /><br />Friday posts are random photos of our Soldiers.<br />We must remember each and every Airman, Soldier, Sailor and Marine have a face.<br />Our brave Heroes have family and friends who love them so.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10433907044785046226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8954521743936057225.post-10911655290164308412012-03-15T00:11:00.000-04:002012-03-15T00:11:00.072-04:00DD 214 Increased Social Security Benefits For Vets (who served between Jan 1957-Dec 31 2001)<br /><br />I received this and thought it should be passed on. If you are veteran and meet served per the dates listed you may qualify.<br /><a href="http://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/ssb/v66n2/v66n2p1.html">Click Here</a><br /><br />Subject: DD 214 Increased Social Security Benefits For Vets<br /><br /><br />DD FORM 214 -- EXTRA SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFIT for those with active duty between<br />January 1957 to December 31, 2001. See the web site & notes below to possibly increase your Social Security Benefits.<br /><br />DD FORM 214 -- SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFIT Please share this with anyone who had<br />active duty service between January 1957 to December 31, 2001, and planning for retirement. In a nutshell it boils down to this:<br /><br />You qualify for a higher social security payment because of your Military<br />service, for active duty any time from 1957 through 2001 (the program was done<br />away with 1 January 2002). Up to $1200 per year of earnings credit credited at<br />time of application - which can make a substantial difference in social security<br />monthly payments upon your retirement. You must bring your DD-214 to the Social<br />Security Office and you must ask for this benefit to receive it!<br />Soc Sec website: <a href="http://www.ssa.gov/retire2/military.htm">Click Here</a> This is something to put in your files for when you apply for Social Security<br />down the road.. It is NOT just for retirees, BUT anyone who has served on active<br />duty between January 1957 to December 31, 2001.<br />FYI - this benefit is not automatic, you must ask for it! We've all been on<br />active duty between 1957 and 2001 or know someone who has.<br />Passing on good information for all you military folks when you apply for social<br />security. I know this may be too early for some of you to think about social<br />security but, keep living and you will get there.<br />Regional Resource Coordinator<br />Maryland's Commitment to Veterans Project State of Maryland- Southern Region<br />Human Services Partnership Building La Plata, Maryland 20646<br /><br /> ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~<br /><br />Thank you, Jeanne for sharing this important information!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10433907044785046226noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8954521743936057225.post-38865445174915663192012-03-14T00:32:00.000-04:002012-03-14T00:32:00.052-04:00Wednesday Hero 03/14/2012<center><img src="http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/909/majbrittreed.jpg" border="1" alt="Maj. Britt Reed"></center></img><center><I>Maj. Britt Reed<br /> <img src="http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/6231/armycl8.gif" alt="U.S. Army"></img><br /><br />Maj. Britt Reed reads a Dr. Seuss book to children during a celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday at Fort Rucker Primary School March 2.</center></I><br /><br />Photo Courtesy <a href="http://www.army.mil">U.S. Army</a> Taken By Angela Williams<br /><br />These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives just so others may get to enjoy freedom. For that I am proud to call them Hero.<br /> <FONT COLOR=red><FONT SIZE=2>Those Who Say That We're In A Time When There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look</FONT SIZE></FONT COLOR><br /><br /><B>This post is part of Wednesday Hero. For more information about Wednesday Hero, or if you would like to post it on your site, you can go <a href="http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com/2006/08/wednesday-hero-blogroll.html">here</a>.</B><br /> <center><img src="http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/8360/whlogo.jpg" border="1" alt="Wednesday Hero Logo"></center></img>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10433907044785046226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8954521743936057225.post-20132793234022876222012-03-13T20:35:00.003-04:002012-03-13T20:38:24.968-04:00Congratulations, John!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cFtc34Z7hzA/T1_oFGmX1dI/AAAAAAAACZk/Nv-zA6ylA4w/s1600/SSgt%2BJohn.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719545226152367570" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cFtc34Z7hzA/T1_oFGmX1dI/AAAAAAAACZk/Nv-zA6ylA4w/s400/SSgt%2BJohn.jpg" /></a><br />Love him so!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10433907044785046226noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8954521743936057225.post-29246669597249509212012-03-11T18:51:00.002-04:002012-03-11T18:58:29.140-04:00Looking for Prayer Warriors...B is looking to make a career move... <br />Until official word is out...all I can do is ask my Prayer Warriors to join me in prayer. I do believe God's plan is the right plan; His is the path my son is meant to travel. <br /><br /><em>"Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths."</em> (Proverbs 3:5-6)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10433907044785046226noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8954521743936057225.post-58348990013035764212012-03-04T20:45:00.003-05:002012-03-04T20:53:05.008-05:00His Star Has Turned From Blue to Gold<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-q9SHhmRYvfc/T1Qb3_cdflI/AAAAAAAACZY/_v65rIOapA0/s1600/conner-lowry12.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-q9SHhmRYvfc/T1Qb3_cdflI/AAAAAAAACZY/_v65rIOapA0/s400/conner-lowry12.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716224475777564242" /></a><br /><br /><br />US Marine Cpl. Conner T. Lowry, 24, of Chicago, Illinois.<br />A 24 year old Marine was killed in Afghanistan on March 1st.<br />He leaves behind family and friends who love him so.<br />Marine Cpl. Lowry was coming home in a couple months...for good.<br />Yes...he is coming home. For good.<br />Please join me in prayer...May Almighty God bless this brave Marine.<br />May Almighty God wrap His comforting arms around this family.<br />We must always remember... each and every Warrior has a face, they have a family.<br /><br /><br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Nmp2ehudB30" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10433907044785046226noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8954521743936057225.post-55320643575101548562012-03-02T00:08:00.000-05:002012-03-02T00:08:00.277-05:00Somebody's Son<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tGsVOwKc-yk/T08QIhcnJjI/AAAAAAAACZM/1TFKGP_iPn0/s1600/APTOPIX-Airmen-Return-CT-600x832.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 288px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tGsVOwKc-yk/T08QIhcnJjI/AAAAAAAACZM/1TFKGP_iPn0/s400/APTOPIX-Airmen-Return-CT-600x832.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714804190759822898" /></a><br /><br /><em>Airman Daniel Fournier, of Mansfield, Conn., and the 103rd Security Forces Squadron, admires his 3-month-old son Hunter, who was born during deployment at the Bradley Air National Guard base in East Granby, Conn., Monday, Jan. 30, 2012. Twenty-five Connecticut National Guard airmen, who were responsible for security at Bagram Airbase, returned home after their July 2011 deployment. </em><br />source: Charles Krupa | AP<br /><br />~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~<br /><br />Friday posts are random photos of our Soldiers.<br />We must remember each and every Airman, Soldier, Sailor and Marine have a face.<br />Our brave Heroes have family and friends who love them so.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10433907044785046226noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8954521743936057225.post-37724997493935742492012-03-01T00:11:00.000-05:002012-03-01T00:11:00.039-05:00Congratulations, John!!!Congratulations to my son, John!<br />It is now official...he is a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force.<br />A couple days ago was his four year anniversary of enlisting.<br /><br />Oh the places he'll go...<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vEKbe2rnwF8/T07bhuesxHI/AAAAAAAACZA/LEe-Mo87c-g/s1600/John%2BApril%252C%2B1991%2B%2528almost%2B2%2529%2B001.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 288px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vEKbe2rnwF8/T07bhuesxHI/AAAAAAAACZA/LEe-Mo87c-g/s400/John%2BApril%252C%2B1991%2B%2528almost%2B2%2529%2B001.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714746349638698098" /></a><br /><br />I love you son, my son!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10433907044785046226noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8954521743936057225.post-32328569213507387302012-02-29T20:44:00.000-05:002012-02-29T20:45:29.677-05:00Wednesday Hero 02/29/2012This Weeks Post Was Suggested By <a href="http://mjgolch.blogspot.com">Michael</a><br /> <br /><center><img src="http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/1639/twdz.jpg" border="1" alt="1st Battalion, 9th Marines"></center></img><center><I>1st Battalion, 9th Marines<br /> <img src="http://img350.imageshack.us/img350/1228/marinessh9.jpg" alt="U.S. Marines"></img><br /><br />This weeks post is a little different. Rather than an individual service member, or a group, Wednesday Hero is profiling an entire battalion. 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9) aka "The Walking Dead". Activated on March 1, 1942, 1/9 has had a long and distinguished service history. Seeing deployments in WWII, Vietnam, Somalia and Iraq. During the Vietnam War they earned the nickname "The Walking Dead" because of their extremely high casualty rate. 1/9 was deactivated in September 1994 but were once again called back into service in 2005. There has also been four Medal Of Honor recipients from 1/9; Pfc. Frank Witek, 2nd Lt. John Leims, Sgt. Walter Singleton & Cpt. Wesley Fox.</center></I><br /> <br />You can read more about 1st Battalion, 9th Marines <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1st_Battalion_9th_Marines">here</a> and <a href="http://www.thewalkingdead.org/">here</a><br /> <br />These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives just so others may get to enjoy freedom. For that I am proud to call them Hero.<br /><FONT COLOR=red><FONT SIZE=2>Those Who Say That We're In A Time When There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look</FONT SIZE></FONT COLOR><br /> <br /><B>This post is part of Wednesday Hero. For more information about Wednesday Hero, or if you would like to post it on your site, you can go <a href="http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com/2006/08/wednesday-hero-blogroll.html">here</a>.</B><br /> <center><img src="http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/8360/whlogo.jpg" border="1" alt="Wednesday Hero Logo"></center></img>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10433907044785046226noreply@blogger.com0