DRMO makes further use of tax dollars

DRMO makes further use of tax dollars

click on the line above of DRMO to talk about what miss erica is working on next not to exciting but I thought it was interesting. She is back to her barracks from her last training on another base, but still have not talked to her, although she did write a quick note saying she would call, all I can do is keep my fingers crossed. here's a pic with her ready for DRMO

darlene

well finally heard something

I thought they were cool till they told me it would cost 20 cent extra to mail cause the toothpicks
only added extra postage to one .. so hopefully the rest made it ..as you can see on Erica's cork board her's made it, I also learn to mail cards overseas as long as its to a base it's the same cost as mailing a card in the US.
Erica's cork board the red folder is her Lance Corporal promotion :)
Erica and her flat 'kilroy' guy LOL okay so at least she finally was able to send it.
Erica's feet kickin it on the HUMVEE

Miss Devil Dog has been on a training OP on another base away from her barracks of course.

Finally a good word that she is well and tired, she had 14 hour guard duty yesterday,

she just wanted to hit the rack and get some shut eye, here's hoping that happened.

well back in June I signed her up for a fun thing, parents of military children made and mailed cards for 4th of July to anyone who signed their kids up. Well I did and I mailed 20 cards myself that I had made.. well Erica wrote me "what did you do? I got 25 cards from all over the US saying my kids are in whatever service" Well with one of those cards they get what they call a flat 'kilroy' (WWII thing) and they wanted a photo of them with the kilroy guy.. well it took forever but she finally took a pic with him even though she didn't want to.

I'll post a pic of the cards I made and of her with flat 'kilroy' and also her corkboard that has my card on it and her lance corporal promotion on it ....

( (I did receive a thank card from one guy for the card I sent, he said mine was the coolest by far, but I thought it was so awesome he actually wrote every person that sent a card and said thanks .. that was sweet) )

well more to come but it seams a lot will be after the fact some because I dont find out till after and the other reason is security ... so I won't tell what I don't think I can until I am told I can do so ... does that make sense LOL too funny almost

take care :) miss LCpl's mom

Hi there ..

on bus on the way back from the beach ....
I've gotten a note here and there but no talk in about a month. :( Kids ...anyway guess she's back to her base safe and sound .. she had 2 op's (training's) on 2 different bases besides her own.

One day last week they had another storm move in, thats not unusual but with lightening and a 112 foot antenna up, well that put things at a stand still for them.

I've been sick about a week now so not really up for writing much. Sorry the blogs pretty much come to stand still, when I can't even get the one picture I've asked for.. or anything else. I know I know she's busy, aren't we all.

Her brother starts college in a few and he's excited. He did go back and forth for a long time about the military first airforce then navy.. now college. Think thats the best choice for him, he's excited and looking forward to it. well I guess you can keep checking back to see if I post anything but at this rate, its not looking to promising, maybe I'll switch to my blog and write about me ... LOL like I have anything to write home about....lol okay side joke, so I think I'm funny. well off for bed for sicky me .. hoping I feel better in the morning for work.. to many people are sick there, think its the weather hot cold hot cold ....no wonder a lot of us are sick. well night all be safe and God Bless Erica's Mom

no news in a few

my Nephew Anthony in the Navy :)
Erica and some friends, girl on the right is Rita who a Marine from around Somalia

yen

july promotions

Sorry to say I have not talked to Miss Lance Corporal in a few weeks almost. She had told me she would be going on a training op, don't know for how long only that it was just on another base not to far away I think. Finally got another pic last I talked to her and I thought I should post it knowing that there hasn't been much of late. I did find a pic of a promotion at her base but she is not in the picture even though I am pretty sure its when she received hers. Sorry what can I say now a days I get more pictures from my Nephew Anthony who's in the Navy near Northern Japan.

No they have not met up he's at one end and she's at another.

July 1st 2010

Today in Okinawa Thursday July 1st (June 30th here) Miss Devil Dog received her rank advancement to Lance Corporal.

Lance Corporal (LCpl) is the third (E-3) enlisted rank in the U.S. Marine Corps, just above Private First Class and below Corporal. It is not a non-commissioned officer rank. In the Marine Corps, to call a lance corporal "Corporal" is considered disrespectful to both ranks.
The Marines are the only component of the U.S. Armed Forces to have Lance Corporals. A Lance Corporal relies upon a composite score to be promoted to a Corporal.
From the earliest years of the Corps, the ranks of lance corporal and lance sergeant were in common usage. As the rank structure became more firmly defined, the rank of lance sergeant fell out of use. Lance corporals served in the Corps into the 1930s but this unofficial rank became redundant when the rank of private first class was established in 1917. The lance corporal fell out of usage prior to World War II, before it was permanently established in the sweeping rank restructuring of 1958

a little info for you .. mom's so proud :)

few and far between

a view from the castle

Miss Marine finally sent a few pix but she is only in one of them.

I don't really know the particulars.

She went on a 'tour' I guess of a castle in Okinawa.

The Nakagusku Castle

Nakagusuku Castle is one of the castles, which were built across Okinawa during the era of the Ryukyu Kingdom. The independent kingdom had existed for several centuries prior to becoming a Japanese prefecture in 1879.

Only ruins remain of the Nakagusuku Castle today, but these are well preserved, and the castle's division into multiple citadels can still clearly be recognized. There are also nice views of the surrounding area and Nakagusuku Bay from the castle.

The legendary Ryukyuan commander, Gosamaru, built the fortress in the early 15th century to defend against attacks from the east by Lord Amawari of Katsuren Castle. The six courtyards of this fortress with stacked stone walls make it a prime example of a gusuku.

NAKAGUSUKU CASTLE
The Story of Gosamaru
Gosamaru was born in 1394 at Yamada Castle in Onna. He fought in the battles of Hashi against Hokuzan. In 1426 he built Zakimi Castle on the Yomitan Peninsula to defend against any invasions from the north. Later on, realizing the ambitions of Amawari, Lord of Katsuren, he began to build Nakagusuku Castle to defend Shuri from that direction. King Sho Taikyu chose Gosamaru's daughter as his wife.
Gosamaru also opened Nagahama Port in Yomitan for trade with Southeast Asia and other countries. Nakagusuku, which means "Central Castle" was begun in 1441and took ten years to build. When it was finished, Amawari, who was married to King Sho Tasikyu's daughter, told the king that Gosamaru was really planning to invade Shuri and become king himself. He advised the king to send a spy, who would see soldiers training day and night.
The king did find this and sent Amawari as head of his army to defeat Gosamaru. The good lord, on August 15th, 1558, during a moon-viewing party, saw the king's army coming. Refusing to fight them he opened his castle and then killed himself.
Amawari took the head of Gosamaru to the king. A note had been placed in the dead lord's mouth, swearing his loyalty. Realizing that he had been tricked, the king sent his army to defeat Amawari. The Crown Prince of Okinawa later took the title "Prince of Nakagusuku" and, in respect, no other person with "Naka" as part of their name ever used the same character to write it.
Gosamaru was interred in the first "turtle back" tomb on Okinawa.


posted by her mom

women in uniform

Women in Uniform

In honor of Memorial Day, meet some of the many women who have dedicated themselves to America's defense, from 1778 until today and beyond. (from the today show)

Women have long contributed to the American military service, but their efforts have often been overlooked. In honor of Memorial Day, the Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation compiled photos that highlight those who bravely dedicated themselves to America’s defense.

Above is "Molly Pitcher: The Heroine of Monmouth." According to tradition, during the American Revolutionary War's battle of Monmouth, June 28th, 1778, the wife of an artillery sergeant carried water in a pitcher to thirsty soldiers. Over time, she came to be called Molly Pitcher for her kind services. It’s also been reported that she manned a cannon after her husband, John Hays, was hit in battle and that George Washington awarded her the title of sergeant for her dedication.

This photo shows an unidentified women's volunteer unit in Washington, D.C., during the Civil War.

"The Sacred Twenty" were the first women to formally serve as members of the Navy, in 1908.

President Harry S. Truman is joined by representatives of the Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Women's Army Corps at a ceremony at the White House celebrating the new stamp "Women in Our Armed Services," on Sept. 11, 1952.


Pfc. Edith Macias, Marine reservist, stands at attention during a review by Maj. Gen. George Barnett in Washington, D.C., during World War I.

U.S. Marine Platoon 4033 practices a close-order drill as their staff sergeant (right, pointing down) monitors their effort on the 4th Battalion Parade Deck at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Parris Island, S.C., 2000.

miss devil dog erica's boot camp platoon.
Found these on line, there were much more interesting stories of women in the service.. so I posted just a few with pix.
Thank you to them all for serving Our Country God Bless America!