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Posted by Chrystina Tovani on December 26, 2008
The Black Jack and Calendar have been uploaded to the website.
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Posted by Chrystina Tovani on December 17, 2008
Did you sleep last night? Was your bed a little lump? Toss and turn any? Wish the heat was higher? Maybe the AC wasn’t on? Need a drink of water?
Sphere: Related ContentYes, it is like that. Count your blessings. Pray for them.
And the next time when someone cuts you off and you have to hit the brakes or you have to park a little further from Walmart than you want to be, or you’re served slightly warm food at a resturant, or your sitting and cursing at the traffic in front of you, or the shower runs out of hot water….
Think of them.
Protecting your freedom.
The proud warriors of Baker Company wanted to do something to pay tribute to our fallen comrades. So since we are part of the only Marine Infantry battalion left in Iraq the one way we could think of doing that is by taking a picture of Baker Company saying the way we feel. It would be awesome you could find a way to share this with our fellow countrymen… I was wondering if there was any way to get this into your papers to let the world know that “We Have Not Forgotten”. And are proud to serve our country. Semper Fi, 1st Sgt Dave Jobe
The attached photo was forwarded from on of the last Marine companies in Iraq. They would like to have it passed to as many people as possible to let the folks back home know that they remember why they’re there and that they remember those who’ve been lost.
Happy Kung Pao Buckaroo Holiday!
Posted by Chrystina Tovani on December 10, 2008
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Posted by Chrystina Tovani on November 20, 2008
6:00PM
Menu:
Stuffed Pork Chops
Mashed Potatoes/Gravy
Green Salad
Dessert
$8.00
Music: 7:30PM
DJ: Rick
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Posted by Chrystina Tovani on November 17, 2008
This was sent to me via email as a forwarded prayer wheel. I thought I would post it on our blog as it seems most appropriate to our purpose in not only keeping our troops in our prayers but offering support as they fight overseas and when they return home. When I see something like this I am reminded that many of those who are risking their lives, have not even begun to live. These men and women are barely out of the stages of being boys and girls.
We owe them from the bottom of our hearts. We owe them not only thanks, we owe them the support of this country when they return home.
The average age of the military man is 19 years.
He is a short haired, tight-muscled kid who,
under normal circumstances is considered by
society as half man, half boy. Not yet dry behind
the ears, not old enough to buy a beer, but old
enough to die for his country. He never really
cared much for work and he would rather wax
his own car than wash his father’s, but he has
never collected unemployment either.
He’s a recent High School graduate; he was probably
an average student , pursued some form of sport
activities, drives a ten year old jalopy, and has a
steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when
he left, or swears to be waiting when he returns from
half a world away. He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop
or rap or jazz or swing and a 155mm howitzer.
He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he
was at home because he is working or fighting
from before dawn to well after dusk. He has
trouble spelling, thus letter writing is a pain for him,
but he can field strip a rifle in 30 seconds and
reassemble it in less time in the dark.
He can recite
to you the nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade
launcher and use either one effectively if he must.
He digs foxholes and latrines and can
apply first aid like a professional.
He can march until he is told to stop,
or stop until he is told to march.
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation,
but he is not without spirit or individual dignity.
He is self-sufficient.
He has two sets of fatigues: he washes one and wears
the other. He keeps his canteens full and his feet dry.
He sometimes forgets to brush his teeth, but never
to clean his rifle. He can cook his own meals, mend
his own clothes, and fix his own hurts.
If you’re thirsty, he’ll share his water with you; if you
are hungry, his food. He’ll even split his ammunition
with you in the midst of battle when you run low.
He has learned to use his hands like weapons
and weapons like they were his hands.
He can save your life - or take it, because that is his job.
He will often do twice the work of a civilian, draw half the pay,
and still find ironic humor in it all.
He has seen more suffering and death than he
should have in his short lifetime.
He has wept in public and in private, for friends
who have fallen in combat and is unashamed.
He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate
through his body while at rigid attention, while
tempering the burning desire to ’square-away ‘ those
around him who haven’t bothered to stand,
remove their hat, or even stop talking.
In an odd twist, day in and day out, far from
home, he defends their right to be disrespectful.
Just as did his Father, Grandfather, and Great-
grandfather, he is paying the price for our
freedom. Beardless or not, he is not a boy.
He is the American Fighting Man that has
kept this country free for over 200 years.
He has asked nothing in return, except
our friendship and understanding.
Remember him, always, for he has earned our
re spect and admiration with his blood.
And now we even have women over there in
danger, doing their part in this tradition of going
to War when our nation calls us to do so.
As you go to bed tonight, remember this shot. . .
A short lull, a little shade and a picture of
loved ones in their helmets.
Prayer Wheel
‘Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the selfless acts
they perform for us in our time of need. Amen.’
When you receive this, please stop for a moment
and say a prayer for our troops in
Afghanistan , sailors on ships, and airmen
in the air, and for those in Iraq , Afghanistan
and all foreign countries.
This can be very powerful…
Of all the gifts you could give a U.S. Airman, Soldier,
Coastguardsman, Marine,
or Sailor, prayer is the very best one.
Sphere: Related ContentHoliday Events
Posted by Chrystina Tovani on November 3, 2008
November 11, 2008
6:00 PM
December 21, 2008
KIds’ Christmas Party
10:00 AM
New Year’s Eve Party
Purchase TICKETS early in the Canteen.
7:30 PM
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Menu/Entertainment for October 24, 2008
Posted by Chrystina Tovani on October 23, 2008
Menu:
Spaghetti
Chicken Wings
Salad.
$8.00
Music: 7:30PM
Band: Barbwire
Sphere: Related ContentUPDATE: Meet and Greet scheduled for October 26th has been canceled.
Posted by Chrystina Tovani on October 20, 2008
The Meet and Greet for October will be rescheduled for another time.
We’ll see you at the Halloween Party! Also, don’t forget on the 24th is the Spooky Dinner.
Sphere: Related ContentFreecycle it!
Posted by Chrystina Tovani on October 19, 2008
Freecycle groups match people who have things they need to get rid of with people who can use them. Whether it’s a chair, a fax machine, piano, old door, clothing, dishes, toys or anything useful feel free to post it. Or maybe you’re looking to acquire something yourself! Nonprofit groups are also welcome to participate! The goal of Freecycle.org is to keep usable items out of the landfill. By using what we already have on this earth, we reduce consumerism, manufacture fewer goods, and lessen the impact on the earth. Another benefit of using Freecycle is that it encourages us to get rid of junk that we no longer need and promote community involvement in the process. Free your inner pack rat!
Find out more about the VERY fast-growing international Freecycle movement at Freecycle.org
Below are the groups in the Sacramento Region:
Sphere: Related ContentMenu/Entertainment for October 17, 2008
Posted by Chrystina Tovani on October 16, 2008
6:00PM
Menu:
Denise’s Grandma’s recipe for Cranberry Meatloaf with all the fixin’s
Green Salad
Dessert
$8.00
Music: 7:30PM
Band: Almost Famous
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