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Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2005 22:04:27
From: Laura
Subject: MSG James Pheatt gives a proper salute to the flag he just raised.

Happy Veteran's Day! Next year we can meet at the VFW.
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Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2005 22:00:20
From: Laura
Subject: MAJs Caldwell and George show their respect.
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Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2005 21:52:53
From: Laura
Subject: Old Glory. No matter where she flies, she's beautiful.
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Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:41:56
From: Laura
Subject: You asked for it.....you got it! Here they are in all their glory. Some are working hard...some are hardly working :)
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Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:39:37
From: Laura
Subject: SSG Thomas
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Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:37:21
From: Laura
Subject: SSG Ryman and SPC Patchen
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Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:35:03
From: Laura
Subject: SSG Mantor and SGT Schwartz. I'm hoping they are preparing for Spring Training and not getting ready to attack the camera man.
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Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:31:45
From: Laura
Subject: SPC Stentz, Commo Section
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Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:29:17
From: Laura
Subject: SPC Mickey Thompson
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Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:26:39
From: Laura
Subject: SPC McGeorge
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Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:23:14
From: Laura
Subject: SPC Eschelman, SGT Barlage and SPC Kraus
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Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:20:50
From: Laura
Subject: SGT Wood
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Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:00:46
From: Laura
Subject: SGT Wallhead
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Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:58:16
From: Laura
Subject: At frist glance, it looks like SGT Patterson has been so busy that he had to grow an extra arm. Maybe it's owner is just camera shy.
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Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:54:57
From: Laura
Subject: SGT Moehle and SGT Veigel
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Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:51:29
From: Laura
Subject: SGT Frederick and SSG Bores
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Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:49:21
From: Laura
Subject: SGT Craft
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Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:46:53
From: Laura
Subject: SGT Coleman of the 951st.
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Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:44:15
From: Laura
Subject: SFC Hay giving a little attitude and SSG Cortez giving a great smile!
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Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:41:21
From: Laura
Subject: Here's Jackson, Melvin and Neirzejewski.
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Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:38:27
From: Laura
Subject: Chief Augustyniak and SGT Schneider
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Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:35:40
From: Laura
Subject: Someone must have told SGT Sommers that Super Bowl XL is a little over 100 days away AND he'll be home for it!! All he needs is some snacks and beer and he's set for the ultimate couch potato event.
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Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:31:48
From: Laura
Subject: Not to be outdone, SGT Carmen shows off what can only be called "The Couch Slouch".
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Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 07:23:36
From: Laura
Subject: Chaplain Zapsic, your prayers combined with those of all of us back home have produced some miracles. Let's keep praying and looking forward to January.
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Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 07:16:27
From: Laura
Subject: Last, but not least...1SG Smith, MSG Daudelin, and SPC McDonald. Thanks guys!
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Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 07:11:40
From: Laura
Subject: I hope you've enjoyed all these pictures and found your loved ones and friends! I wonder who is responsible for where the Sergeant Major's gator is parked?
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Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 07:32:24
From: Laura
Subject: Finally, some pictures of the Maintenance Section!
Here the guys show off their artistic abilities. Awesome!

I don't know why the next five pictures are black and white, but they look great. Thanks to Max for taking them.
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Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 07:28:16
From: Laura
Subject: CW2 Augustiniak and SFC Thompson plan the day.
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Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 07:24:54
From: Laura
Subject: SGT Meyers - what an awesome smile!
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Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 07:21:56
From: Laura
Subject: SGT Schneider
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Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 07:17:10
From: Laura
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Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 07:15:16
From: Laura
Subject: The look on SGT Wood's face says "I'm working, what's up with the camera?" I'm just glad we got a picture!
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Date: Fri, 09 Sep 2005 06:45:34
From: Laura
Subject: MAJ George and SGT Esparza at Freedom Rest. According to George, Esparza is "an excellent heavy equipment operator and all around great guy." I'm sure his family and friends agree!
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Date: Fri, 09 Sep 2005 06:40:00
From: Laura
Subject: Actor Vince Vaughn made a much appreciated visit to the troops. Here he is with three of our B Co soldiers.
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Date: Fri, 09 Sep 2005 06:37:05
From: Laura
Subject: LTC Phillips, LTC Landry, and COL Brooks do push-ups at the Engineer Social.
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Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 09:36:13
From: Laura
Subject: This photo is breath taking! Thank you to Max Brewer for sharing his photographic talents with us! He has graciously provided all the photos posted today.
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Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 09:34:39
From: Laura
Subject: The "Angry American" himself. Go, Toby!!!
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Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 09:34:00
From: Laura
Subject: The good guys at work. Here they set off an IED. I'm amazed at how the black smoke and white smoke are mirror images.
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Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 09:32:36
From: Laura
Subject: Some beautiful arcitecture.
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Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 09:31:25
From: Laura
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Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 09:30:29
From: Laura
Subject: It's not all dessert. The scenery along this road is actually pretty.
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Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 09:29:14
From: Laura
Subject: The Iraqis are taking control of their country. Here are three pictures of their men in uniform - hometown heros!
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Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 09:27:48
From: Laura
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Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 09:26:50
From: Laura
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Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 09:24:45
From: Laura
Subject: If anyone tells you that the Iraqis don't want us in their country, they obviously don't know what they're talking about. Tell them to check out these six pictures of smiling faces!
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Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 09:22:58
From: Laura
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Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 09:22:15
From: Laura
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Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 09:21:06
From: Laura
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Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 09:20:26
From: Laura
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Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 09:19:35
From: Laura
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Date: Mon, 09 May 2005 08:45:32
From: Laura
Subject: Some of the troops took a trip to FOB Prosperity to look at a reconstruction project. In these pictures, they do that old army favorite - hurry up and wait. At least it gave them time to get some pics!
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Date: Mon, 09 May 2005 08:39:23
From: Laura
MAJ_George_and_SPC_Melvin_at_Prosperity.jpg     127186 bytes     image/jpeg, 1196x901 (24bit)
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Date: Mon, 09 May 2005 08:37:42
From: Laura
MAJ_George_at_the_Pool_House_at_FOB_Prosperity.jpg     115805 bytes     image/jpeg, 1196x901 (24bit)
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Date: Mon, 09 May 2005 08:34:27
From: Laura
SGT_Ranly_and_SPC_McDonald_relax_at_FOB_Prosperity.jpg     122256 bytes     image/jpeg, 1196x901 (24bit)
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Date: Mon, 09 May 2005 08:32:29
From: Laura
SGT_Wood_and_SFC_Christman_relax_at_Prosperity_the_Pool_is_Closed.jpg     104143 bytes     image/jpeg, 1196x901 (24bit)
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Date: Mon, 09 May 2005 08:30:16
From: Laura
SPC_Melvin_and_SPC_Krause_at_FOB_Prosperity.jpg     125266 bytes     image/jpeg, 1196x901 (24bit)
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Date: Mon, 09 May 2005 08:28:05
From: Laura
Subject: This and the preceeding are from a recon to FOB Presperity.
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 16:00:48
From: Laura
Subject: Here are 13 pictures of Bravo and Charlie Co hard at work. Check the captions, as always, for details.
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 15:57:29
From: Laura
B_Co_emplaces_barriers_at_DIV_Chapel.jpg     153603 bytes     image/jpeg, 1196x901 (24bit)
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 15:55:05
From: Laura
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 15:49:07
From: Laura
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 15:46:15
From: Laura
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 15:43:13
From: Laura
C_Co_Skid_Steer_Loader_in_Action.jpg     215228 bytes     image/jpeg, 1196x901 (24bit)
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 15:40:50
From: Laura
Colston_Digs_Trench_on_Signal_Hill.jpg     168916 bytes     image/jpeg, 1196x901 (24bit)
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 15:38:31
From: Laura
Gerber_and_Esposito_work_together.jpg     130792 bytes     image/jpeg, 1196x901 (24bit)
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 15:36:12
From: Laura
Gerber_takes_time_to_render_a_salute.jpg     146791 bytes     image/jpeg, 1196x901 (24bit)
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 15:33:14
From: Laura
LN_Crane_Operator_sports_OSU_hat.jpg     164104 bytes     image/jpeg, 1196x901 (24bit)
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 15:29:53
From: Laura
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 15:27:33
From: Laura
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 15:25:20
From: Laura
Subject: I hope you've enjoyed all the pics of the troops hard at work.
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 15:23:25
From: Laura
Subject: Man's best friend!
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 15:21:28
From: Laura
Subject: Relaxing in the sun.
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 15:15:54
From: Laura
Subject: This palace was bombed during the initial phase of the war. Although it looks like it is being rebuilt, it is not. The palace was under construction when it was bombed. No action has been taken on it since.
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 15:12:56
From: Laura
Subject: The troops were visited by Donald Rumsfeld. Here are three pictures of that day.
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 15:11:41
From: Laura
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 15:10:35
From: Laura
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 14:27:27
From: Laura
Subject: Here are 19 pictures of the Water Palace and some of our soldiers. Check out the picture titles for the description. I hope you enjoy them!
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 14:24:04
From: Laura
Waiting_to_go_to_the_Water_Palace.jpg     154162 bytes     image/jpeg, 1196x901 (24bit)
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 14:20:55
From: Laura
CPT_Benisek_attempts_to_remain_incognito.jpg     117896 bytes     image/jpeg, 1196x901 (24bit)
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 14:18:12
From: Laura
CPT_Bigenho_and_2LT_Kershner_look_for_two_seats_together.jpg     129687 bytes     image/jpeg, 1196x901 (24bit)
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 14:15:26
From: Laura
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 14:13:07
From: Laura
History_of_the_Water_Palace.jpg     186123 bytes     image/jpeg, 1196x901 (24bit)
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 14:11:19
From: Laura
CPT_Brewer_and_CPT_Hagar_walk_to_the_meatlocker_conference_room.jpg     102261 bytes     image/jpeg, 1196x901 (24bit)
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 14:09:09
From: Laura
MAJ_Carroll_cheeses_for_the_camera.jpg     137156 bytes     image/jpeg, 1196x901 (24bit)
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 14:06:34
From: laura
612th_Leadership_in_one_of_Saddam_s_old_meeting_rooms.jpg     134468 bytes     image/jpeg, 1196x901 (24bit)
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 14:03:40
From: Laura
1SG_Manny_Castillo.B_Company.jpg     100127 bytes     image/jpeg, 1196x901 (24bit)
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 14:01:41
From: Laura
CPT_Spinelli.HHC.listens_for_once.jpg     86406 bytes     image/jpeg, 1196x901 (24bit)
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 13:59:20
From: Laura
Subject: This is my favorite picture! Joyce, you're going to have to get one of these for the family room!
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 13:56:17
From: Laura
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 13:54:12
From: Laura
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 13:52:50
From: Laura
SFC_Troy_Hansen.C_Company.jpg     104923 bytes     image/jpeg, 992x752 (24bit)
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 13:49:39
From: Laura
SPC_McDonald_and_Chaplain_Zapsic.jpg     80791 bytes     image/jpeg, 1196x901 (24bit)
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 13:44:17
From: Laura
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 13:41:46
From: Laura
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 13:39:39
From: Laura
Subject: The preceeding group of pics are of the "Water Palace". The officers had a meeting there are were gracious enough to take a few snap shots. I hope you enjoyed them.
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Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2005 10:08:53
From: Laura
Subject: This and the next 11 pictures are of a visit from GEN Myers, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff! That's quite an honor of the Ohio Army National Guard! Hooah to everyone who briefed the General and made the visit possible and successful!

See the picture titles for a description of who is in the picture. Enjoy!
GEN_Myers.Chairman_Joint_Chiefs_of_Staff_and_MG_Webster._Commanding_General_3rd_Inf_Div.jpg     128220 bytes     image/jpeg, 1276x845 (24bit)
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Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2005 10:05:42
From: Laura
2LT_Weiker_briefs_GEN_Myers.Chairman_Joint_Chiefs_of_Staff_with_CSM_Trickett_overlooking.jpg     87305 bytes     image/jpeg, 1276x845 (24bit)
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Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2005 10:04:12
From: Laura
2LT_Duncan.SGT_Wilson._and_PFC_Potts_brief_GEN_Myers.jpg     130899 bytes     image/jpeg, 1276x845 (24bit)
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Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2005 10:02:46
From: Laura
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Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2005 10:01:14
From: Laura
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Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2005 09:57:03
From: Laura
Subject: This and the above 5 pictures are from a visit by GEN Myers, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff! What an honor!
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Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2005 09:55:11
From: Laura
Subject: The troops were visited by Gen Abizaid, Commander of Central Command, Wolf Blitzer and SEN Reed of Vermont. The following 12 pictures are from the visit. Check out the titles for the description. Enjoy!
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Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2005 09:53:06
From: Laura
GEN_Abizaid_and_Wolf_Blitzer_listen.jpg     89556 bytes     image/jpeg, 1271x847 (24bit)
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Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2005 09:50:26
From: Laura
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Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2005 09:49:18
From: Laura
SEN_Reed_and_LTC_Phillips.jpg     135311 bytes     image/jpeg, 1271x847 (24bit)
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Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2005 09:47:50
From: Laura
2LT_Swisher_briefs_GEN_Abizaid_and_Senator_Reed.VT.jpg     134306 bytes     image/jpeg, 1271x847 (24bit)
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Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2005 09:46:54
From: Laura
2LT_Swisher_has_Wolf_Blitzer_s_attention.jpg     115022 bytes     image/jpeg, 1271x847 (24bit)
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Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2005 09:45:57
From: Laura
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Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2005 09:43:31
From: Laura
1SG_Edwards.Wolf_Blitzer._2LT_Swisher._CPT_Bigenho.jpg     134841 bytes     image/jpeg, 1282x839 (24bit)
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Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2005 09:42:25
From: Laura
SGT_Fessenden.CPT_Benisek._SPC_Edmondson._SPC_Ohlinger.jpg     157371 bytes     image/jpeg, 1271x847 (24bit)
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Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2005 09:41:08
From: Laura
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Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2005 09:40:19
From: Laura
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Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2005 09:39:04
From: Laura
Subject: This is the last of 12 pictures of a visit by GEN Abizaid, Commander of Central Command, Wolf Blitzer, and SEN Reed of Vermont. I hope some of the troops got autographs!
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Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2005 09:36:16
From: Laura
Subject: Ok, from the top down, the following are pics of daily activities. Enjoy! (The description on #5 should say "previous".)
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Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2005 09:34:48
From: Laura
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Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2005 09:34:04
From: Laura
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Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2005 09:32:52
From: Laura
Subject: Sorry about that last description - forget I have to load these from the bottom up!
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Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2005 09:31:03
From: Laura
Subject: The following five pictures are some "daily life" shots of the guys. The titles are self-explanitory. Enjoy!
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Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 09:49:01
From: Laura
Subject: Row, row, row your boat....
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Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 09:47:36
From: Laura
Subject: Didn't there used to be a road around here?!?!
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Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 09:44:38
From: Laura
Subject: Ok guys, you've had enough fun. Now it's our turn!
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Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 20:14:19
From: Laura
Subject: Yes, it really does rain in the dessert.
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Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 20:13:38
From: Laura
Subject: ...and it keeps on raining...
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Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 20:12:49
From: Laura
Subject: After a couple days, the ground just can't absorb any more rain!
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Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 20:09:22
From: Laura
Subject: Sgt. Sommers shows us just how deep those puddles really are. Good thing the housing doesn't have basements!
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Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2005 11:07:54
From: Laura
Subject: It's nice to see they get a chance to relax. This is from a monthly Engineer social. The beer is non-alcoholic, but the cigars are pretty good.
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Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2005 11:05:58
From: Laura
Subject: Hooah and congratulations SGT Simms!
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Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2005 11:04:56
From: Laura
Subject: LTC Phillips and Charlie Company
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Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2005 11:03:29
From: Laura
Subject: CPT Spinelli and his soldiers.
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Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2005 11:02:06
From: Laura
Subject: Batallion staff is properly serious at the Combat Patch Ceremony.
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Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2005 11:01:05
From: Laura
Subject: The 612th is now wearing the combat pathces of the 1st Cav and 3rd ID. Here, SS Slick prepares to distribute patches.
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Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2005 10:55:39
From: Laura
Subject: A picture of some of Bravo Company.
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Date: Tue, 08 Mar 2005 14:51:20
From: Laura
Subject: Purple Heart recipient SSG Rudy Santibanez with MG Webster (3rd Infantry Division Commander), LTC Robert Phillips (612th Battalion Commander), and COL James Brooks (36th Engineer Group Commander).
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Date: Tue, 08 Mar 2005 14:47:00
From: Laura
Subject: SSG Santibanez with LTC Phillps and MG Webster
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Date: Tue, 08 Mar 2005 14:43:03
From: Laura
Subject: SSG Rudy Santibanez is awarded the Purle Heart.
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Date: Tue, 08 Mar 2005 14:40:19
From: Laura
Subject: Major General Webster, 3rd Infantry Division Commander, visited the 612th on 8 March 2005 to address the Battalion and award the Purple Heart to SSG Rudy Santibanez, a squad leader with Charlie Company.
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Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 13:58:46
From: Laura
Subject: The only upside to his opulance...we get to use the pool when we come here for R&R.
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Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 13:57:20
From: Laura
Subject: A room in one of the palaces. And the UN thought all the oil-for-food money was really going to the Iraqi people...
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Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 13:55:26
From: Laura
Subject: Here's MAJ George!
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Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 13:53:56
From: Laura
Subject: At the base of the saber statues are thousands of bullet riden helmets belonging to Iranian soldiers killed in battle. Enough said.
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Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 13:51:02
From: Laura
Subject: There are two of these statues - one at each end of the parade grounds where Sadam would hold all his military parades.
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Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 13:49:35
From: Laura
Subject: Some natural beauty. Of course, when the sun goes down, so does the temperature. When we left Ohio, who thought 40 degrees would feel cold?
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Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 13:47:46
From: Laura
Subject: Ok, it's not Arizona. I think they need an "adopt a highway" program.
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Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 13:46:27
From: Laura
Subject: The view from the vehicle reminds me a bit of Arizona.
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Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 13:43:54
From: Laura
Subject: Taking a break and stretching our legs. Smile for the camera.
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Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 13:42:31
From: Laura
Subject: A nice rest stop along the road. Do you think they'll have post card we can send home?
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Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 13:37:49
From: Laura
Subject: Head 'em up and move 'em out!
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Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2005 19:08:50
From: Laura
Subject: The lead vehicle for the convoy north.
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Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 14:09:49
From: Laura
Subject: Ok, the photo op is over, can we come home now?
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Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 14:07:30
From: Laura
Subject: These aren't quite the offices we're used to.
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Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 14:06:40
From: Laura
Subject: Thank goodness we don't have to get on another plane!
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Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 14:05:18
From: Laura
Subject: Their boots finally touch sand and the countdown can begin!
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Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 14:04:10
From: Laura
Subject: An overhead view of Kuwait City. How long until we see grass?
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Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 14:02:59
From: Laura
Subject: Approaching Kuwait City.
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Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 14:01:30
From: Laura
Subject: It was a long flight to Ireland!
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Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2005 09:58:20
From: Laura
Subject: In case you don't have e-mail, here is the picture of the tent CPT Spinelli sent to Joyce. It holds about 60 soldiers, has wood floors, a/c and heat. They wish they had it so good in Grayling!
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Date: Sun, 28 Nov 2004 19:01:19
From: Laura George
Home: Port Clinton
Subject: CPT George shows off some new gear. Won't they be stylin'?
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