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Old War
Posters And More
Many of us may not be old enough to fully appreciate
the breadth and depth of patriotism shown during
past times of turmoil, but should feel something
stir in our own minds and hearts when viewing these
old war posters.
Old war posters....check them out....then pass them
on........
A part of our history not to be
forgotten.
These were our parents. What in God's name
have we let happen?
I
guess we are the last generation to see, or
even remember anything like these? Whatever
happened? Political correctness (or
"re-education") happened, lack of God's name
happened, lack of personal responsibility
happened, lack of personal integrity and
honesty happened, lack of respect and
loyalty to our country happened, lack of
being an American happened.
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1/2 boy 1/2
man
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 respect 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.'
May God Bless You,
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