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The Average Age Of Military Man Is 19 Years Old [must see]
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 155mm howizzitor. 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 then he should have in his short lifetime.   He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies, and helped to create them. 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 woman 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 for our military... please don't break it. Please send this on after a short prayer. 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." Prayer : When you receive this, please stop for a moment and say a prayer for our ground troops in office:smarttags" and for those in Of all the gifts you could give a US Soldier, Sailor, Coastguardsman, Marine or Airman, prayer is the very best one. 
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06-28-2004, 07:35 AM
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TURN UP YOUR SPEAKERS AND ENJOY THE MUSIC ! A SPECIAL LINK CALLED FREEDOM ROCKS ! PLEASE ENJOY
http://www.ticz.com/homes/users/bob...k/On-A-Rock.htm
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A Special Prayer For Our Troops !!!
    Safe from "all our enemies" wherever they may be, For enemies are forces that often dwell within, Things that seem so harmless become a major sin. Little acts of selfishness grow into lust and greed and make the love of power our idol and our need.... For all our wealth and progress are as worthless can be Without the faith that makes us great and kept our nation free. And while it's hard to understand the complexities of war Each one of us must realize that we are fighting for The principles of freedom and the decency of man, But all of this must be achieved according to God's Plan. So help us as Americans to search deep down inside And discover if the things we do are always justified And teach us to walk humble and close in Thy ways And give faith and courage and put purpose in our days And make each one of us aware that each must do his part For in the individual is where peace must have a start For a better world to live in where all are safe and free Must start with faith and hope and love deep in the heart of "me." (by Helen Steiner Rice)
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