Alaska Darin Posted December 3, 2004 Posted December 3, 2004 Most of us are going to be enjoying the holidays with our families and friends. There are alot of American heroes who won't be so fortunate. Below is a link to many of the organizations dedicated to helping these men and women get through this very difficult season and the days beyond. Take a minute... Thanks.
VABills Posted December 3, 2004 Posted December 3, 2004 Thanks. You're not such an **** after all! 143575[/snapback] Yes, he is.
Alaska Darin Posted December 3, 2004 Author Posted December 3, 2004 Yes, he is. 143577[/snapback] What he said.
Alaska Darin Posted December 3, 2004 Author Posted December 3, 2004 Oh, I know. BF told me! 143588[/snapback] It must be difficult to understand him, with his head so securely wedged in his ass.
KD in CA Posted December 3, 2004 Posted December 3, 2004 It must be difficult to understand him, with his head so securely wedged in his ass. 143592[/snapback] Fortunately he farted at the appropriate time, amplifying his muffled voice.
Alaska Darin Posted December 3, 2004 Author Posted December 3, 2004 Support the troops. Good job, Darin. 143749[/snapback] Actually, good job to all the organizations who do the work. I just send some cash so they can continue doing what they do.
_BiB_ Posted December 3, 2004 Posted December 3, 2004 Actually, good job to all the organizations who do the work. I just send some cash so they can continue doing what they do. 143950[/snapback] I thought you were sending envelopes of white powder.
USMCBillsFan Posted December 3, 2004 Posted December 3, 2004 Actually, good job to all the organizations who do the work. I just send some cash so they can continue doing what they do. 143950[/snapback] And trust me they appreciate every penny. I am fortunate enough to be home this year but won't be so lucky next. I'm Blessed to have a loving supporting family but many there do not. Thank you for the support.
_BiB_ Posted December 3, 2004 Posted December 3, 2004 And trust me they appreciate every penny. I am fortunate enough to be home this year but won't be so lucky next. I'm Blessed to have a loving supporting family but many there do not. Thank you for the support. 143974[/snapback] And don't forget the USMC's Toys for Tots program, either.
Alaska Darin Posted December 3, 2004 Author Posted December 3, 2004 And trust me they appreciate every penny. I am fortunate enough to be home this year but won't be so lucky next. I'm Blessed to have a loving supporting family but many there do not. Thank you for the support. 143974[/snapback] 6 Christmas' away from home, brother. I can empathize.
aussiew Posted December 3, 2004 Posted December 3, 2004 I just heard from my girlfriend in Houston that her son who was in the 10th mountain and had been to Afghanistan twice, was recently transferred to 3rd Army and is shipping out to Iraq on December 23rd. December 23rd? Why not the 26th? Three trips to a war zone? Are we that short of troops? You're right - we women do not understand.
Alaska Darin Posted December 3, 2004 Author Posted December 3, 2004 I just heard from my girlfriend in Houston that her son who was in the 10th mountain and had been to Afghanistan twice, was recently transferred to 3rd Army and is shipping out to Iraq on December 23rd. December 23rd? Why not the 26th? Three trips to a war zone? Are we that short of troops? You're right - we women do not understand. 144008[/snapback] Because there are guys coming back from the theater who've earned the right to spend this holiday with their family. The military of today is alot more cognizant of such things than you're giving them credit for.
erynthered Posted December 3, 2004 Posted December 3, 2004 Because there are guys coming back fron the theater who've earned the right to spend this holiday with their family. The military of today is alot more cognizant of such things than you're giving them credit for. 144012[/snapback] Great thread Darin. God Bless our troops. BTW, what is "FRON"
Alaska Darin Posted December 3, 2004 Author Posted December 3, 2004 BTW, what is "FRON" 144019[/snapback] Apparently how I spell "from" at 6:20 in the morning.
NavyBillsFan Posted December 3, 2004 Posted December 3, 2004 Thanks for that Darin, Youf money does go to good use. We all got 40 minute phone cards and I got so much friggin candy from support groups out here! We also get shaving cream, razors and stuff AND OH MY GOD SOFT TOILET PAPER! ITS THE #1 TRADING THING ON THE BOAT!!! I got a 100 dollar gift cert from Outback! Our mail calls out here last about 2-3 hours and it takes all hands not on watch to sort the stuff out. I write to everybody I get a box from. Its fun stuff but I think the ground pounders need it more. We eat 3 hots out here and those guys are eating MRE's everyday... The cooks bake them cookies and we all donate our candy to them from here. I thank all of you guys for everything! During the war alot of people in here sent me stuff and man it was great. That was 3 of the hardest months of my life and you guys really helped me out. I owe dinners to a bunch of you. This is my last month on this ship before I head to Instructor Duty at Dam Neck, VA. Its been the best tour of my career. I plan to be at 3-5 home games next season. I need a break from the sea. 6 years straight of sea duty is tuff but its going to get me chief and that is what counts!
Alaska Darin Posted December 3, 2004 Author Posted December 3, 2004 Thanks for that Darin, Youf money does go to good use. We all got 40 minute phone cards and I got so much friggin candy from support groups out here! We also get shaving cream, razors and stuff AND OH MY GOD SOFT TOILET PAPER! ITS THE #1 TRADING THING ON THE BOAT!!! I got a 100 dollar gift cert from Outback! Our mail calls out here last about 2-3 hours and it takes all hands not on watch to sort the stuff out. I write to everybody I get a box from. Its fun stuff but I think the ground pounders need it more. We eat 3 hots out here and those guys are eating MRE's everyday... The cooks bake them cookies and we all donate our candy to them from here. I thank all of you guys for everything! During the war alot of people in here sent me stuff and man it was great. That was 3 of the hardest months of my life and you guys really helped me out. I owe dinners to a bunch of you. This is my last month on this ship before I head to Instructor Duty at Dam Neck, VA. Its been the best tour of my career. I plan to be at 3-5 home games next season. I need a break from the sea. 6 years straight of sea duty is tuff but its going to get me chief and that is what counts! 144099[/snapback] Congrats for getting through and enjoy your time ashore. You've earned it. Now change your damn sig line!
aussiew Posted December 3, 2004 Posted December 3, 2004 The military of today is alot more cognizant of such things than you're giving them credit for. Agree with you AD, but one person going back three times seems like testing the stats to me.
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