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November 24, 2011

For Those Who Serve
— andy

We appreciate the sacrifices you make today and every day. God bless you.

Soldiers eat their Thanksgiving meal on Combat Outpost Cherkatah in the Khowst province of Afghanistan, Nov. 26, 2009. The Soldiers are deployed with Company D, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment.

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1 God Bless America and the brave men and women who serve.

Posted by: Pecos, All Perry, all the time at November 24, 2011 08:10 AM (2Gb0y)

2 My father said one Thanksgiving in the Army the cook made their "turkey" sculpted out of spam.

A Spaten Oktoberfest, two xanax and a shot of Woodford Reserve and I'm ready to face the rest of today's nightmare.

Posted by: Ed Anger - Certified Kos Kid at November 24, 2011 08:11 AM (7+pP9)

3 Happy Thanksgiving to all those who are serving and have served in our armed forces. God Bless America!

Posted by: Mr. Al U Fods at November 24, 2011 08:13 AM (+BkI8)

4 As I sit in my comfy house with the fire going and the Thanksgiving meal aroma filling the house with anticipation, I thank these men and women that made this possible for all of us.
Cheers!

Posted by: Dinqua at November 24, 2011 08:14 AM (yCtsO)

Amen

Posted by: Gmac at November 24, 2011 08:14 AM (k2Fyd)

6 Obama is a stuttering clusterf*ck of a miserable failure.

Posted by: steevy at November 24, 2011 08:20 AM (7WJOC)

7 I wouldn't feel so bad for them if they could succeed in civilizing that shit hole.Muslim countries are lost causes.Keep the disease from spreading.God Bless our armed forces.

Posted by: steevy at November 24, 2011 08:22 AM (7WJOC)

8 Amen.

Posted by: Alice's Clone Army at November 24, 2011 08:24 AM (qTVDE)

9 Yep, God Bless all who serve, past, present and future.

Posted by: ErikW at November 24, 2011 08:24 AM (FK5RK)

10 The classified intelligence report that so rattled Haig and caused so many faces to go ashen described how a few days before the Dallas assassination, Lee Harvey Oswald, accompanied by Castro intelligence agents, had been spotted in Havana, where he'd traveled from Mexico City.

Posted by: Lee Harvey Oswald at November 24, 2011 08:25 AM (e8kgV)

11 Words are truly inadequate to thank all of our service men and women. God bless you, each and every one.

Posted by: navybrat at November 24, 2011 08:28 AM (fHInj)

12 God bless all of them!

We love and miss you Alex....the holidays just won't be the same.......

Posted by: Tami at November 24, 2011 08:28 AM (X6akg)

13
I am thankful for the US Military today and everyday. May God Watch Over Them.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at November 24, 2011 08:30 AM (JYheX)

14 "Geronimo"

ThatÂ’s the motto of the 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment.(Airborne) according to their web site.

God bless, thanks for serving and Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted by: Mike in CFL at November 24, 2011 08:31 AM (motsG)

15
Good Anthem sung to start off the game.

Oh, and does anybody else remember the days when they used to actually show the T-day Parade instead of a couple of idiots jabbering through a 2 hour commercial?

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at November 24, 2011 08:32 AM (JYheX)

16 God Bless to all those who eating with sand in their teeth: A speedy return to your loved ones.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at November 24, 2011 08:34 AM (piMMO)

17 Oh, and does anybody else remember the days when they used to actually show the T-day Parade instead of a couple of idiots jabbering through a 2 hour commercial?

Yes. I think I was 8.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at November 24, 2011 08:35 AM (piMMO)

18 God bless them all, they give up so much for us. These guys are really missed by anxious families at holiday time as well. May they all find peace and solace on this day for just a little while at their holiday meals.

I cannot wait for My guy to be back.

Posted by: gushie at November 24, 2011 08:35 AM (QNeKQ)

19 For those amongst the moron herd who have served, I have a question.

When I'm in the airport and I see a man or woman in uniform, I always feel a strong urge to thank them for their service, but I am also really nervous about embarrassing them due to their humility.

What have your experiences been?

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at November 24, 2011 08:37 AM (piMMO)

20 amen!

Posted by: Dave in Texas at November 24, 2011 08:37 AM (PjVdx)

21 I pray you fare better than the all-time least favorite MRE: Turkey a la Bunghole. No, the tabasco doesn't make it better.

You lie. Tabasco makes everything better.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at November 24, 2011 08:42 AM (piMMO)

22 God bless the troops! Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted by: Genetic Tunder at November 24, 2011 08:45 AM (vQfJ3)

23 If they are so important why did Bush feed them a plastic turkey?

Posted by: Libby Lib at November 24, 2011 08:45 AM (Zk0WP)

24 When I'm in the airport and I see a man or woman in uniform, I always feel a strong urge to thank them for their service, but I am also really nervous about embarrassing them due to their humility.

Do it. They used to spit on us.

A thank you would be a nice change.

Posted by: Minuteman (aka trainer) until Juggy is Gone at November 24, 2011 08:45 AM (DGxyd)

25 God Bless those that serve. God bless you Morons/ettes. Go PACK. Happy Thanksgiving ya'll. My virtual pals make it easier to deal with this world as it is today.

Posted by: Truck Monkey at November 24, 2011 08:48 AM (jucos)

26 Happy Thanksgiving to all who serve. God bless you.

Posted by: Miss'80s at November 24, 2011 08:49 AM (d6QMz)

27
A good for those that didn't end up on the Group W bench.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at November 24, 2011 08:52 AM (JYheX)

28 Happy Thanksgiving to our military men and women and their families.......thank you thank you thank you

Posted by: phoenixgirl ready to drink the perry flavor-aid..can i get a different flavor? at November 24, 2011 08:54 AM (SH3gZ)

29 If you see them at a food court or bar, tell the waitress that you want to pick up their tab, anonymously. That is a real winner.

Posted by: navybrat at November 24, 2011 08:55 AM (fHInj)

30 To the men and women serving in the military, God Bless and thank you. I hope you and yours have a happy Thanksgiving.

And stay alert, the enemy knows when there is an American holiday.

Posted by: Vic at November 24, 2011 08:56 AM (YdQQY)

31 19 For those amongst the moron herd who have served, I have a question.

When I'm in the airport and I see a man or woman in uniform, I always feel a strong urge to thank them for their service, but I am also really nervous about embarrassing them due to their humility.

What have your experiences been?

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at November 24, 2011 12:37 PM (piMMO)

DO IT!

Grim is always miserably embarrassed because he knows many who are cooler, give up more, or whatever-- but later, when he has some time to sit and think, it makes him feel warm and good that someone said it to HIM. Really warm and good. So there you go. Seriously. Everyone likes to feel remembered and appreciated. Even if it makes you squirm at first, usually a warm glow lingers after.

Especially if hes far away from me. Its like God has touched them and said "I do not forget you." When a stranger is kind and says something loving to them.

Posted by: gushie at November 24, 2011 09:00 AM (QNeKQ)

32 If you see them at a food court or bar, tell the waitress that you want to pick up their tab, anonymously. That is a real winner.

That IS a winner!

Thank you

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at November 24, 2011 09:06 AM (piMMO)

33 God bless them and keep them.

Posted by: Ohio Dan at November 24, 2011 09:07 AM (JKNDp)

34 Thank you fine soldiers!

Posted by: logprof at November 24, 2011 09:07 AM (CE2wR)

35 May God bless and protect our military today and always.

Happy Thanksgiving to all.

Posted by: ChristyBlinky at November 24, 2011 09:07 AM (baL2B)

36 Wow, scoreless first quarter in Pack-Lions.

Ridiculous that my local sports station is playing the game, but I can't listen to the stream on their website.

Posted by: logprof at November 24, 2011 09:08 AM (CE2wR)

37 Many thanks to those who serve, have served, and for the families of those who gave all. God bless each and every one of you. Our family has so many reasons to be thankful this year, not least of which is the valiant men and women who serve in harm's way. So, again, thank you.

Posted by: moki at November 24, 2011 09:08 AM (dZmFh)

38 If you see them at a food court or bar, tell the waitress that you want to pick up their tab, anonymously. That is a real winner.

Been there. Done that and you feel real good afterwards.

Posted by: Ohio Dan at November 24, 2011 09:08 AM (JKNDp)

39 If they are so important why did Bush feed them a plastic turkey?

Posted by: Libby Lib at November 24, 2011 12:45 PM (Zk0WP)

Really? I mean, REALLY? Even today?

You are in serious need of a hobby that doesn't involve self-flagellation.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at November 24, 2011 09:09 AM (piMMO)

40 What have your experiences been?

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at November 24, 2011 12:37 PM (piMMO)

I get the same feeling. One day I was at a local BBQ joint and a bunch of guys in uniform came in line behind me. I turned around, looked the soldier behind me in the eye and thanked him for his service. He smiled and replied, "It's my honor."

Now THAT'S what I'm talking about.

Posted by: ErikW at November 24, 2011 09:09 AM (FK5RK)

41 Oh hell.

This is not good.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at November 24, 2011 09:10 AM (piMMO)

42 Horse, I think the Libby Lib comment was a joke.

Posted by: Genetic Tunder at November 24, 2011 09:11 AM (vQfJ3)

43 #43: History kind of seems to be repeating itself, doesn't it?

Posted by: Genetic Tunder at November 24, 2011 09:14 AM (vQfJ3)

44 Horse, I think the Libby Lib comment was a joke.

God, I hope so. I can't remember the hashes.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at November 24, 2011 09:14 AM (piMMO)

45 This is not good.

Thanx, Julian, may you rot in Hell.

Posted by: Minuteman (aka trainer) until Juggy is Gone at November 24, 2011 09:14 AM (DGxyd)

46 40 If you see them at a food court or bar, tell the waitress that you want to pick up their tab, anonymously. That is a real winner.

Been there. Done that and you feel real good afterwards.

Posted by: Ohio Dan at November 24, 2011 01:08 PM (JKNDp)

--My last trip two guys in fatigues were in the exit row (probably given them free by United --for all its faults United is good to our boys in uniform). I told the flight attendant to ask them if they wanted anything like a beer but they were both dead asleep.

Posted by: logprof at November 24, 2011 09:14 AM (CE2wR)

47 #46: I'm just basing that guess on the commenter's name.

Posted by: Genetic Tunder at November 24, 2011 09:15 AM (vQfJ3)

48 Thanx, Julian, may you rot in Hell.

Posted by: Minuteman (aka trainer) until Juggy is Gone at November 24, 2011 01:14 PM (DGxyd)

All lubed up with Tobasco!

Posted by: The Barbed Cock of Satan at November 24, 2011 09:16 AM (FK5RK)

49 Yeah, thanks a lot, Ass-mange.

Posted by: Genetic Tunder at November 24, 2011 09:17 AM (vQfJ3)

50 All lubed up with Tobasco!

I take it back. Tabasco does not improve the taste of everything.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at November 24, 2011 09:17 AM (piMMO)

51 Thanx, Julian, may you rot in Hell.

NOW can we throw his ass in the clink?!

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at November 24, 2011 09:17 AM (piMMO)

52 We need an open thread.

I love this story. Imbeciles.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at November 24, 2011 09:19 AM (piMMO)

53 #53: I've been wondering for a couple of years now why that puke is still alive.

Posted by: Genetic Tunder at November 24, 2011 09:19 AM (vQfJ3)

54 My father and all of my uncles served.
I and most of my brothers and cousins served.
My son, and one nephew is serving.

I hate to see it go like this. Thank you, deeply and profoundly, for doing what others will not. Thank you for your sacrifice, even as so many for whom you are sacrificing are not only clueless, but unaware of your existence.

God Bless you, and bring you home safely.

Posted by: Faction Barred at November 24, 2011 09:21 AM (IG5KL)

55 #54: That's almost as rich as that Illinois gubernatorial election (to replace Blago) having a typo on the ballot that listed Green Party candidate Rich Whitney as "Rich Whitey."

Posted by: Genetic Tunder at November 24, 2011 09:21 AM (vQfJ3)

56 SPC. JMFL, May the Gods watch over you while you are in Kuwait and bring you home safe to LMFL and JMFL, JR. soon.

And may the Demons in the Chow Hall not FUBAR your Turkey Day dinner too much.

Don't worry about LMFL and JMFL, JR.'s dinner though, I'm fixin' to hit the kitchen and start it up, and I promise to not let them leave 'til they have turkey, ham (in honor of our muzzie friends), stuffing, cheezy taters, veggies and anything else I can catch, kill and cook running out of their ears.

And in your honor, I nuked some frozen veggies and put some MRE Tabasco sauce on 'em for breakfast.

And to Teh Moron Horde and their friends and family who are serving or have served, Thank You for your service and Happy Tryptophan Coma to you all.

Posted by: FORGER at November 24, 2011 09:22 AM (Vf6xf)

57 54 We need an open thread.

I love this story. Imbeciles.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at November 24, 2011 01:19 PM (piMMO)

--Someone is seriously delinquent in taking the opportunity to show Cowgirls.

Posted by: logprof at November 24, 2011 09:26 AM (CE2wR)

58 #54: The first comment on that story is awesome! "Bush's fault."

Posted by: Genetic Tunder at November 24, 2011 09:26 AM (vQfJ3)

59 @60 - that comment thread is hi-larious.

Posted by: grognard at November 24, 2011 09:31 AM (NS2Mo)

60 Well "Rons and 'Ronettes, time to load the car and head over to MIL's house. May be back later tonight.

Have a happy thanksgiving.

Posted by: Vic at November 24, 2011 09:41 AM (YdQQY)

61 I need to get ready to head out, too. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! Yeah, including our trolls.

Posted by: Genetic Tunder at November 24, 2011 09:44 AM (vQfJ3)

62 God bless you. Hear, hear.

Posted by: Cyn at November 24, 2011 09:49 AM (VN7Ho)

63 47 This is not good.

Thanx, Julian, may you rot in Hell.
Posted by: Minuteman (aka trainer) until Juggy is Gone at November 24, 2011 01:14 PM

If they're executed, Asshinge should find himself in the hands of people who will make him beg for waterboarding

Posted by: kbdabear at November 24, 2011 09:52 AM (Y+DPZ)

64 Cooling the hemp oil tofurky fryer with a block of ice resulted in 1 dead and 4 severely burned. We must not have come to a consensus democratically enough. Down Twinkles.

Posted by: Melted Hippie Scuzz at November 24, 2011 09:57 AM (UJvZf)

65 A heartfelt shout out to all who serve. NOW RESTORE THE DEFENSE BUDGET

Posted by: nevergiveup at November 24, 2011 10:02 AM (eCnLg)

66 Nice that Fox cut to the troops in SOuth Korea at halftime.

Now to see if Nickelback gets booed out of the stadium.

Posted by: logprof at November 24, 2011 10:06 AM (CE2wR)

67 God bless the social workers, teachers, community organizers, psychotherapists and the others who serve our Nation in the ways that Jesus preached....blessed are the peace makers.

Posted by: walter at November 24, 2011 10:07 AM (oA4y0)

68 Thank you for your service to the nation.

Posted by: Kiana, Berkeley Moron and Perry Bot at November 24, 2011 10:09 AM (2rHTH)

69 Thank you all - all American service men and women. God bless you.

Posted by: So Cal Jim at November 24, 2011 10:20 AM (OKtOV)

70 Some of the best meals I ever ate in my life were in places like that. I don't know if I miss it or I just miss being young enough to think it was fun.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.

Posted by: SGT Dan at November 24, 2011 10:24 AM (/I/Y7)

71 Dude... don't drink the bong water. Social workers, teachers, community organizers, psycho therapists (you forgot lawyers), all hate Jesus and actually serve the Hot Hairy-Buttocked Evil One In A Red Leather Bustier, Al Gore Satan.

Hail Satan, my comrade! Have a festive day of plotting death and destruction to America!

Posted by: Melted Hippie Scuzz at November 24, 2011 10:24 AM (UJvZf)

72 69 God bless the social workers, teachers, community organizers, psychotherapists and the others who serve our Nation in the ways that Jesus preached....blessed are the peace makers.
Posted by: walter at November 24, 2011 02:07 PM

You forgot us. Don't let that happen again

Posted by: Parole Officers at November 24, 2011 10:25 AM (Y+DPZ)

God bless help the social workers, teachers, community organizers, psychotherapists and the others who serve destroy our Nation in the ways that Jesus preached warned about....blessed are our servicemembers, the peace makers.

FIFY

Posted by: stillwater at November 24, 2011 10:27 AM (0GpN4)

74 As in...God help them change their evil ways....

Posted by: stillwater at November 24, 2011 10:29 AM (0GpN4)

75 Way to go, Suh. You may have cost the Lions the game.

Posted by: logprof at November 24, 2011 10:30 AM (CE2wR)

76 Bit of karma there for the ejection of that Packers player earlier since one of those Lions players deserved an ejection too.

Posted by: buzzion at November 24, 2011 10:38 AM (GULKT)

77 Thank you to all who serve and have served...God bless and keep you always.

And special thanks and hugs to our own Moron active duty and vets. Y'all are the best.

Posted by: MissTammy at November 24, 2011 10:44 AM (SsG4J)

78 Hey kiddo. If you're reading this with your Army buddies, we are having a terrible Thanksgiving. Pretty much the worst ever. We have your sister and brother-in-law halfway moved in to their new house, we're almost out of boxes, the baby is stuffed up and can't suck his thumb to get to sleep, the two year-old's toys are all packed up in boxes and she has nothing to play with, and we had a couple of frozen pizzas for lunch because Subway is closed.

So even though you are deployed, and we miss you terribly, it coulda been worse. You could have been HERE.

Love you,
Mama

Posted by: mama winger at November 24, 2011 10:51 AM (P6QsQ)

79 Stafford be suckin'

Posted by: logprof at November 24, 2011 10:51 AM (CE2wR)

80 Way to go, Suh. You may have cost the Lions the game.

I just got back. What did he do? Is he trying to live up to his reputation?

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at November 24, 2011 10:52 AM (piMMO)

81 Football thread is up.

Posted by: buzzion at November 24, 2011 10:53 AM (GULKT)

82 I just got back. What did he do? Is he trying to live up to his reputation?

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at November 24, 2011 02:52 PM (piMMO)

--Kicked a player on what would have been fourth down. Ejected, then Pack goes up 14-0.

Now on to the football thread.

Posted by: logprof at November 24, 2011 10:54 AM (CE2wR)

83 Right back at ya, Sgt. Dan

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at November 24, 2011 10:54 AM (piMMO)

84 THANK YOU to all the vets, active duty and families that support them. and (((HUGS))) mama Winger. Hope you can enjoy a makeup big meal on the weekend. Now I think I will enjoy an almost crazy warm day by going riding. Sometimes its soo nice not to be bound by normal holiday schedules

Posted by: Palerider at November 24, 2011 11:12 AM (ITaIZ)

85 THAT IMAGE IS 4 MEGS!

Posted by: OCD Cat at November 24, 2011 11:12 AM (2YIVk)

I am thankful that America still raises hero like these brave men.

God Bless America!

Posted by: Oscar Meyer at November 24, 2011 12:10 PM (m9q+x)

87 Thanks Jack Daniel's!!! Donating $101,000 in honor of the 101st Airborne to send soldiers home for Christmas.

http://tinyurl.com/7wspa2o

If you'd like to help, here's the money link:
www.jdoperationridehome.com

Posted by: Cheers from the 82nd at November 24, 2011 12:21 PM (Amb1x)

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