Friedberg Germany

I found some pictures of my old home while I was with the 1st Armor Division back in 1996 in Friedberg Germany.

I thought I'd share them with you because it was with out a doubt the best time of my life.

I hope you enjoy these photos.




Friedberg Germany 2005


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Navy SEAL earns the Medal of Honor

I don't know what to say that could thank Michael Monsoor enough for jumping on the grenade that day.

There aren't words for that type of loyalty and dedication to his fellow soldiers, only his brothers and sisters in arms can understand what makes a person do something that is sure to bring them harm so their friends can be saved.

Some people would die for their country, their mission or their beliefs but every true American soldier that I have met and served with would do it for the person next to them.

Some may call this fine man crazy or say that his death was a waste, I say his death serves as a reminder to all that American men and women can show courage and love for their brothers in arms.

We are a family when our families fail us, we are our only salvation when we are in need, we are our support system when it is no longer the "in" thing for other Americans to care about us, we are the American fighting force and we only need each other!

Honor this man and all the others like him who face tough challenges every day and prevail.

Remember that people like him brave the heat, bombs and bullets each day while you are enjoying the ball game or that nice cold beer.

It's people like this that make our country great!

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This soldier could use a hand

I hate to ask for things for myself but I'm down to the wire on this one.

I have just found out that in a few short months I'll be back in the big sand box o' fun and would really like to complete my dream of becomming a private pilot before I go.

I have been working on this dream for 20 years and in Nov of '06 I started my training. I was stopped by weather, finances and then a major set of personal problems that still cause me problems today.

Please read this post on my other blog and if you can help me out I would be in your debt.

Please understand that I'm not begging for money but asking that a plane owner allow me to rent their airplane at a little lower rate than the nearest FBO, a CFI to give up some time in exchange for washing their plane or what ever needs to be done.

I don't want a hand out but I do need a little help to make this dream come true before I leave one more time.

Thank you,

Red4Golf

An Army SGT

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