Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Veteran's Day


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Today is Veteran's Day


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An annual American holiday honoring military veterans.

The men and women who help make our country safe.


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PFC Brandie Leon from the 101st Airborne Division patrols Baghdad. March 2006. Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Bart A. Bauer.


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First U.S. Army Nurses to cross the Rhine River with the 51st U.S. Army Field Hospital, now on the east bank of the Rhine. They made the crossing in the ambulance. March 14, 1945 (National Archives).


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Two female MPs search automobiles at a checkpoint.


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Lisa Marie Bickels USMC


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SPC Sutter on a mounted M249 saw (squad automatic weapon) atop her Humvee. Note the Arabic lettering on her MP sleeve insignia. She also has some medical training.


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Women brave enough to fly!


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Brave women warriors!

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Spc. Craig Morrison, 1st Cavalry Division receives his Shoulder Sleeve Insignia for War-Time Service from Sgt. 1st Class Zenalia Moses. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. L.B. Edgar)


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Young woman leaders!

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The Witmer sisters in Baghdad. Two of them served in the same unit. Spc. Michelle Witmer, age 20 was killed in action on April 9, 2004.


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Army SPC Michelle M. Witmer with Baghdad children.


American Anthem

by

Singer Norah Jones






My hubby Dan served in the US Navy and I grew up as an Army Brat, I give thanks to all those who serve our country in uniform.

How did you Thank a Veteran today?

7 comments:

  1. what a wonderful tribute! and I like how you highlighted women! thank your husband for serving!

    (my FIL served in Navy for 24 years; I thanked him :)

    you have a cute journal; very colorful; lots of work put in; very nice!

    enjoy your day

    betty

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  2. what a wonderful salute to our men and women in uniform!!!

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  3. I think I have an instant crush on that marine woman. Wow she looks badass!
    And thank you to your husband for his sacrifices.

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  4. You did a lovely tribute to all veterans. A beautiful site and a lot of work but I bet you enjou=yed everuy minute. Lucy

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  5. Hello Evergrey...I know what you mean about that instance crush. Lisa is a warrior! I would want her watching my back. She rocks!

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  6. My husband wants to join the Marines! Wonderful tribute.

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  7. Hello gorgeous! That was a great post. I thanked a veteran today in person...my brother, who served two tours in Vietnam.

    Hope you are well!

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WOW! Thanks, you made my day! Doggie & Pony kisses sent! Please come back....real soon.