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Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you:Jesus Christ and the American G.I.One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.Thank You To Both These two pics are of 3 of our soldiers stationed right down the street from me.
Chris Bailey and his dad, Mike Baily, are over in Iraq right now. They are with the 724th Transportation Company out of Bartonville, IL.
This Picture is of Keith M. Maupin, 20, of Batavia, Ohio. He was taken captive on April 9th, 2004, by militants. Matt was taken when the convoy he was in was hit near Baghdad International Airport on MSR Sword by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi and Alsadar both Terroist. Sgt. Elmer C. Krause and Spc. Gregory Goodrich were killed in the same attack that Maupin was taken. "We know Matt is still out there and we WILL get him back" as Ssg. Mike Bailey stated. All are based out of Bartonville, Illinois with the 724TC. If anyone would like to help support bringing Matt Maupin home and Support the rest of the troops they can go to http://www.724transco.citymax.com . UPDATE:http://www.fox19.com/global/story.asp?s=8091139March 30, 2008
Quote:
(UNION TOWNSHIP, OH) -- Keith Maupin confirmed this
afternoon that the remains of his son, MattMaupin,
have been identified by the army in Iraq.In a statement Keith said "We are proud of thecontinued
efforts of the military and the army to
return Matt to us. We must now work on efforts to return Matt.'"Please keep the military and our family in your prayers."Carolyn Maupin, Matt's mother said, "Thanks to everyone
for their prayers and continued strength of the family.""It hurts after four years of hope and this is what
happens it is like a let down for me and I'm trying to get
thru that right now.""Pray. This is going to be very difficult and stay by our
side in support."Keith says that the family was informed this afternoon
about 1p-m by a three star general. The body was
identified by the D-N-A remains.
Maupin death suspects to be executed
Come Home Soon
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National Homeland Security Knowledgebase Click here to go to my main myspace site .Check out this site.
Great graphics for those
who love a soldier...
Moms, wives, fiances, everyone.

The ©AdoptaPlatoon Soldier Support Effort is managed nationwide by volunteer mothers to ensure that deployed United States Service Members, in all branches of the military, are not forgotten and to promote patriotism in our schools and communities.


SSGT William C. Stephens
with "Paulie" from HBO's Sopranos .

Operation Iraqi Freedom ~ Nov 2004 to present.

I'd like to meet:

The link below leads to the web site of a woman in Utah
known as Kaziah.
This woman has taken on the task of painting free
(yes, you read that correctly...FREE)
portraits of our troops who were KIA
(killed in action)
in Iraq and presenting them to the soldier's family.

PROJECT COMPASSION Soldier Fund
I wanted to give a gift of the heart, from one American to another. A gift that says, someone gives a damn. I love you, here, it's not much, but it's painted with love, of your dear one.
Kaziah Hancock

Link to the official Project Compassion web site.
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Music:


Ray Stevens ~ "Thank You"

Toby Keith ~ "American Soldier"

Toby Keith ~ "Courtesy Of The Red, White & Blue"

Darryl Worley ~ "Have You Forgotten?"

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Television:

Weather where our soldiers are...

Iraq

Kuwait
The time shown is when the last update was posted.
It is not the real time where they are at.
Afganistan
There are no 'stickers' for this one, sorry.
"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."

I will be strong & couragous.
I will not be terrified,
or discouraged;
for the Lord my God is with me
wherever I go.
Joshua 1:9

Heroes:

Operation PGR
Flags for Our Troops

My Blog

Cpl Mason' video 30,000 hits in 7 days!! Please Repost

From: Cpl Chris MasonDate: Jun 28, 2007 10:56 PMThis is the video: "Strength and Honor"Chris' dad*Note: Please repost until the cows come home....
Posted by American Proud! on Fri, 29 Jun 2007 06:43:00 PST

Check out this video: Heather Martin: When are you coming home?

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Posted by American Proud! on Fri, 18 May 2007 10:43:00 PST

The Veterans' Bill of Rights (MILITARY.COM email)

  Dear Military.com Member,Throughout American history our military has provided for the national defense and preserved our way of life. The American military is made up of patriots united ...
Posted by American Proud! on Thu, 09 Nov 2006 05:57:00 PST

Check out this video: Firework Factory Explosion

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Posted by American Proud! on Thu, 09 Nov 2006 04:42:00 PST

Postcard from Home: Patriot Guard Riders

THIS WILL STIR YOUR SOUL. IF YOU DO NOT GET IT AFTER THIS...YOU NEVER WILL http://www.week.com/Story.aspx?type=ln&NStoryID=54991 Chris Brocksmith Illinois State Captain Patriot Guard Riders Pres...
Posted by American Proud! on Sat, 28 Oct 2006 01:20:00 PST

Faces of our fallen soldiers

Faces of our fallen soldiers God Bless each and every single one of our men and women whoserved to protect their country.  They are all heroes!!!  Thank you for protecting America!...
Posted by American Proud! on Tue, 25 Jul 2006 11:10:00 PST

Check out this video: Piano with balls

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Posted by American Proud! on Sun, 22 Oct 2006 09:19:00 PST

AC-130U Firestorm (from Military.com)

AC-130U Firestorm According to the submitter, "Here is an on-going AC-130 gunship mission over Afghanistan. You will hear the Gunship crew and see and hear the interdiction interchange with a Specia...
Posted by American Proud! on Tue, 22 Aug 2006 09:07:00 PST

Cities at High Risk

Cities at High Risk
Posted by American Proud! on Mon, 14 Aug 2006 10:19:00 PST

May he rest in peace: Petty Officer 1st Class Jerry Tharp

I scanned this from our Sunday's paper.The Tharp family are remarkable people. Jerry was so very kind, honest, trusting, a great friend to everyone. He was the kind of person that would give you the s...
Posted by American Proud! on Tue, 25 Jul 2006 11:01:00 PST