Our Troops

 

What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.- Albert Pike

 
A Soldiers Prayer..... Almighty Father, whose command is over all and whose love never fails, make me aware of Thy presence and obedient to Thy will. Keep me true to my best self, guarding me against dishonesty in purpose and deed and helping me to live so that I can face my fellow Soldiers, my loved ones, and Thee without shame or fear. Protect my family. Give me the will to do the work of a soldier and to accept my share of responsibilities with vigor and enthusiasm. Grant me the courage to be proficient in my daily performance. Keep me loyal and faithful to my superiors and to the duties my Country and to the service in which you have entrusted to me. Help me to wear my uniform with dignity, and let it remind me daily of the traditions which I must uphold. If I am inclined to doubt, steady my faith; if I am tempted, make me strong to resist; if I should miss the mark, give me courage to try again. Guide me with the light of truth and grant me wisdom by which I may understand the answer to my prayer.

 
HOO-AH!



Just another day!!
 
On Easter the ex-cheerleader (age 19) in this picture was watching a road that lead to a NATO military base when she observed a man digging by the road.  She engaged the target, and she shot him. 
Turned out he was a bomb maker for the Taliban and he was burying an IED that was to be
detonated when a US patrol walked by 30 minutes later.
It would have certainly killed and wounded several soldiers. 
            
The shot was measured at 725 yards.  She shot him as he was bent
over burying the bomb. The shot struck him in the butt blowing into
the bomb which detonated. He was blown to pieces.                
The Air Force made a motivational poster of her.  Her name is Kimmy.  
 
 To you we say, HOO-AH!  Thanks for your service.
Jim Reed
Munitions & Explosives Safety Specialist
NTC Ft. Irwin , CA 

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We honor the Brave Men & Women that serve our Country!
 
    Here's a picture of SFC Douglas K. Cook, originally of Leoti, Kansas. He is currently deployed and on his way to Iraq with his National Guard Unit. We are moving to Bastrop, Texas as soon as he gets back. He fell in love with the area when we visited my sister Lupe and we plan to make it our home. Please pray for his safe return because he is truly a gem amongst men. He used to ride bulls and Ill bet he'd love your bull riding arena.
 
Teresa DeLeon-Cook
Spanaway, WA


 








This page is dedicated to the soldiers that serve and protect this country, her freedom and you!
All pictures are from or about our troops.

You stay up for 16 hours

He stays up for days on end.
 
You take a warm shower to help you wake up.

He goes days or weeks without running water.

You complain of a "headache", and call in sick.

He gets shot at as others are hit, and keeps moving forward.

You put on your anti war/don't support the troops shirt, and go meet up with your friends.

He still fights for your right to wear that shirt.

You make sure you're cell phone is in your pocket.

He clutches the cross hanging on his chain next to his dog tags.

You talk trash about your "buddies" that aren't with you.

He knows he may not see some of his buddies again.

You walk down the beach, staring at all the pretty girls.

He patrols the streets, searching for insurgents and terrorists.

You complain about how hot it is.

He wears his heavy gear, not daring to take off his helmet to wipe his brow.

You go out to lunch, and complain because the restaurant got your order wrong.

He doesn't get to eat today.

Your maid makes your bed and washes your clothes.

He wears the same things for weeks, but makes sure his weapons are clean.

You go to the mall and get your hair redone.

He doesn't have time to brush his teeth today.

You're angry because your class ran 5 minutes over.

He's told he will be held over an extra 2 months.

You call your girlfriend and set a date for tonight.

He waits for the mail to see if there is a letter from home.

You hug and kiss your girlfriend, like you do everyday.

He holds his letter close and smells his love's perfume.

You roll your eyes as a baby cries.

He gets a letter with pictures of his new child, and wonders if they'll ever meet.

You criticize your government, and say that war never solves anything.

He sees the innocent tortured and killed by their own people and remembers why he is fighting.

You hear the jokes about the war, and make fun of men like him.

He hears the gunfire, bombs and screams of the wounded.  

You see only what the media wants you to see.

He sees the broken bodies lying around him.

You are asked to go to the store by your parents. You don't.

He does exactly what he is told even if it puts his life in danger.

You stay at home and watch TV.

He takes whatever time he is given to call, write home, sleep, and eat.

You crawl into your soft bed, with down pillows, and get comfortable.

He tries to sleep but gets woken by mortars and helicopters all night long.

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For it has been said so truthfully that

It is the soldier,  not the reporter, who has given us the freedom of the press.
It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the soldier, not the agitator, who has given us the freedom to protest.
It is the soldier who salutes the flag, serves beneath the flag, whose coffin is draped by the flag,  who gives that protester the freedom to abuse and burn that flag.



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