Presidents Message…
Presidents Message…
Fourth of July, Independence Day. I appreciate the great turn out for our nation’s freedom. I wish to extend special thanks for those who participated in the 4th of July Parade. We won the Salute Award for (Most Patriotic Float). I’m especially proud of all our veterans now and for those who have gone before to allow us “As Americans” to enjoy this celebration of FREEDOM.
The cost of this freedom is high. Nobody rides for free!!!!!!!!!!!
I look forward to the summer family picnic on Saturday, August 18. As most of you know, it will be held at the World Famous Navy Lake Site Lodge. I do hope that everyone will take this opportunity to bring your family out for a wonderful day of friendship and fun. We plan to get started at 11:00 AM.
To all our new member’s “Welcome Home”. I am extremely proud of the participation that we are enjoying. I attribute this to the continued efforts of our present membership, the Board of Directors, and the great guest speakers that are being arranged.
I hope to see all our Veterans at the meeting on July 19th. Please bring a VET.
”HAIL THE PATRIOT“
Your President
Jim Baskin
“Pop Smoke”
Vice Presidents Message…
A great big thanks for all of you who participated in the Independence Day Parade (4th of July) Together we made it happen and it was another successful venture for Chapter One. We were awarded the Most Patriotic Float of the parade. If you did not make the parade, please plan to next year.
Jim Baskin, Gayle & Gene Tatum accepting our award
Al Rowe (“Super Rowe”) is conducting a fund raiser for chapter One. He always has success in any endeavor and this one has started off very well. He has met about 30% of his goal and he needs your help. These funds will help Vietnam Veterans and their families as well as the active duty troops of today. Those currently serving and having difficulty making ends meet will be receiving help during Thanksgiving and Christmas at Dobbins Air Reserve Base. If you can help in this fund raising, see Col Rowe at this months meeting.
Mark your calendar for August 18, 2007 for the Summer Picnic at The World Famous Navy Site at Lake Allatoona. Lunch will be served at noon and consist of a catfish or chicken dinner, sides and desert. Save your money as it will cost five dollars a head. See Jack Moses, our friendly treasurer, to get on his list for the event.
I ask you to remember the men and women you served with that were forever young and are walking in a beautiful place today. Remember their smiles, brotherhood and the bond that is eternal.
Bob Humphries
THE BIG RED ONE
CO D 2ND BN 16TH INF “RANGERS”
68 – 69
Remember:
Any war that we get into is worth winning. To do less is to be un-American. Hats off to those serving today.
More Parade Pics Courtesy of Pete Riker |
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Chapter One float, the Three soldiers from the
Vietnam Memorial & the Vietnam Nurses Memorial |
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Jeep courtesy of Louis Boos |
Heroes arent athletes who set new sports records or Hollywood actors who make daring films, or politicians who make bold promises. Heroes are people who place themselves at risk for the benefit of others. Oliver North
General Meeting
Thursday, July 19, 2007
6 pm Social, 7 pm Meeting
Place: American Legion Post
921 Gresham Road
Marietta (770) 427-5900
North on Hwy 41, past the Big Chicken, turn left at next signal (Gresham Road), Legion is on the right
Calendar
Aug 9, 2007 Board Meeting
Aug 16, 2007 General Meeting
Aug 18, 2007 Summer Picnic
Guest Speaker
Grady Steensrud receiving Gold Wings from SFC Thacker & ISG McDonald
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Grady Steensrud, former U.S. Army Golden Knight. (3d from left)
Grady Joined the Army and became a Golden Knight in 1968. He introduced the “square” parachute and set the National Accuracy Record by obtaining 7 out of 10 dead center landings from an altitude of 2,000 feet. He also finished third in World Wide International Competition.
He was the 347th person in the USA to achieve 1,000 freefall jumps and was awarded Gold Wings from The United States Parachute Association.
The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight because by then, your body and your fat are really good friends.
Heroes arent athletes who set new sports records or Hollywood actors who make daring films, or politicians who make bold promises. Heroes are people who place themselves at risk for the benefit of others. Oliver North
Late for work perspective
He just couldn't seem to get to work on time. Every day, 5, 10 minutes late. But he was a good worker, real sharp, so the Boss was in a quandary about what to do about it. Finally, one day he called him into the office for a talk.
"Bill, I have to tell you, I like your work ethics, but your being late often is bothersome.”
"Yes, I know Boss, and I’m working on it."
"Well good. That’s what I like to hear. It’s odd though, your coming in late. I know you’re retired from the Navy. What did they say if you came
in late there?"
"They said, Good morning, Admiral."
Married?
My wife and I had words,
But I didn't get to use mine.
God made man before woman so as to give him time to think
of an answer for her first question. |
Sadr City resident leads paratroopers to mortar system
By Multi-National Division - Baghdad PAO
Jun 4, 2007 - 6:15:10 PM
 Blackanthem Military News, BAGHDAD, Iraq — Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers operating in eastern Baghdad uncovered a 60mm mortar system thanks to a tip from a local resident June 3.
A resident from the eastern Baghdad neighborhood of Sadr City approached paratroopers from 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, with information regarding the location of a mortar system he took and hid after spotting it in the back of a truck.
The paratroopers followed the lead, conducted a cordon and search of the area, and confirmed the resident’s report, uncovering the mortar system.
“We suspect that this mortar system was used in attacks on Coalition Outposts based on the location and point of origin site in which it was found,” said Lt. Col. David Oclander, the executive officer for the 82nd’s 2nd BCT. He said this event is evidence that paratroopers in the area are building trust with Sadr City residents.
“Risking his own personal security, this man took action to get weapons used by criminal militias off the streets,” Oclander said. He called this “a great example of how Iraqi citizens are working to take action in securing their neighborhoods.”
A few thoughts
The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight because by then, your body and your fat are really good friends.
Save the earth; it's the only planet with chocolate.
I was always taught to respect my elders,
But it keeps getting harder to find one.
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“Now, we have a thriving market area that is starting to grow and a revitalization process that will make the Iraqis really proud and recognize that things have improved.” All things start with security, Brooks said, but quality of life initiatives have been brought to life in areas of the Iraqi capital where the neighborhood and district advisory councils have worked in harmony for the good of their constituents. “It’s where people in the neighborhood, people in the district recognize that they have needs and they’re the ones who should represent the people in that area,” Brooks said. “Mansour has a very active district council that is functioning very, very well, and our recent security operations have enhanced that, so they feel more and more secure.
“They still remain periodically threatened, though,” Brooks said. “You have to recognize that people who are performing well, especially in harmony, are often targeted by extremists who don’t want to see good governance to ever form here.” While on one hand, extremist elements are attempting to create chaos in the city streets and deter progress and quality of life initiatives, Brooks pointed in the other direction, to the American Soldier, and attributes much of the progress made to date in the Iraqi capital to the dedication of troops putting their boots on the ground to interact with residents and local officials. “We wouldn’t have any of these successes, we’d have no progress if it weren’t for the contributions of our troops who are out there,” Brooks said. “We ask an awful lot of our Soldiers who are deployed over here. Certainly, we know we put them into harm’s way to accomplish whatever mission we set out to do. But their energy, their passion, their willingness to keep trying in the face of deliberate set backs at the hands of the enemy or at the hands of sometimes the Iraqis themselves, they’re out there every day and they keep moving forward.
ADDITIONAL PHOTOS:
An Iraqi vender works on setting up the displays of fresh vegetables on Haifa Street in central Baghdad May 15. The area had been a hot-bed of violence and extremist activity, but is now returning to a peaceful normality of day-to-day living. (U.S. Army photo by Lt. Col. Scott Bleichwehl, MND-B PAO) |
An Iraqi vender works on setting up the displays of fresh fruit on Haifa Street in central Baghdad May 15. The area had been a hot-bed of violence and extremist activity, but is now returning to a peaceful normality of day-to-day living. (U.S. Army photo by Lt. Col. Scott Bleichwehl, MND-B PAO)
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