U. S. Navy

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 20, 2009) Quartermaster 2nd Class Matthew M. Brook raises the American flag as the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) gets underway. Harpers Ferry, the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) are participating in Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 2009. PHIBLEX is designed to improve interoperability, increase readiness and develop professional relationships between the U.S. military and the Armed Forces of the Philippines. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua J. Wahl/Released)

NORFOLK (Oct. 19, 2009) Gas Turbine System technician (Mechanical) 3rd Class Kimberly Embrick kisses her son during her return to Norfolk Naval Station after a seven-month deployment aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Desiree Green/Released)


SAN DIEGO (Oct. 19, 2009) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus visits with wounded service members during a tour of the Comprehensive Combat and Complex Casualty Care Unit at Naval Medical Hospital Balboa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin S. O'Brien/Released)

I, the Flower Child publish these pictures and the related stories simply to let everyone know that our Nation's Warriors have a very human side. They serve us well and have the usual obligations to Family and perform their task under all conditions. As we prepare for Veteran's Day 2009 in November I would urge you to send a care package to a deployed Warrior. There are many organizations which support our Heroes. I know of many Church Groups here in Middle Georgia who routinely send Care Packages. Support one of these projects today!!!