Coquina Daily

Thursday, August 28, 2008

New unit receives Coquina AnySoldier support

Patty writes: Letters like this make it all so rewarding!

Hello,
        I want to first start off by saying THANK YOU for the magazines, books, soaps and letters.  Your organization is wonderfull for doing what they do for the troops.  My husband, boys and I are planning on retiring in Northern Florida.  We can't wait.  We are looking at land right now.  My family is really outdoorsy so, we are hoping for some land near a river and not too far from the ocean.  Maybe Elkton is a place we can look into. Well, let me tell you a little about us.  We are the hospital hub for all the wounded warriors here in Afghanistan prior to their aerovac to Germany.  As I'm sure you have seen in the headlines and in the news, Afghanistan has become very busy.  Now that the Taliban has caught the eye of the media, they will capitalize on it.  Please don't rely on what the media has to say about us.  I am here to say, WE ARE STRONG!  Our Soldiers, Airman, Marines and Navy are working hard to play the "Away Game" so we don't have to play the "Home Game."  Most of the wounded that pass through our halls are not done…..they are so eager to get back in the fight.  I am so proud of them.  Your gifts of kindness go a long way.  No matter the size of the package, everyone is blessed at the love and care that our friends back home support us with.  Not only do we take care of the wounded warriors, we also take care of the local population that are caught in the crossfire of this war.  We also support a huge humanitarian mission here as well.  We have the best doctors, nurses and medics in the world.  Why not use their talents to support a nation that has gone without for so long.  I truly believe we are making a difference in this country and your help has definitely been greatly appreciated.  Thank you and May God continue to Bless you.

       
TRACI A. WILMOTH, TSgt, USAF
NCOIC, Intermediate Care Ward
TF Med, Bagram AF, Afghanistan
trachi.a.wilmoth@afghan.swa.army.mil

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RIP

This cute animation puts a twist on sci-fi/horror genres.

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Beijing Olympic Medals

The medals awarded at this year's Olympic Games were unique in that they were inlaid with jade. The gold and silver medals were made of about $400 worth of nearly pure silver. The gold medal also contained six grams of gold plating. The bronze medal was mostly copper. These photos show how they were made.   link
submitted by Lynn

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Today's Activities Schedule

7:30 Men s Golf @ Shores
7:45 Ladies 9-Hole Gulf
7:45 & 8:45 Aqua Aerobics
8:00 Tennis
9:30 Ladies Bible Study
2:00 Dance Class
7:00 Mexican Train Dominoes
7:00 Bocce Ball

Tomorrow's Activities Schedule

Lifeline Screening
7:45 & 8:45 Aqua Aerobics
10:00 Cribbage
1:00 Hand & Foot
4:00 Pickle Ball
7:00 Dance Night with Terry & Co.
7:00 Men's & Ladies' Poker
7:00 Mah-jongg

See the complete calendar

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Click once a day to help feed rescue animals.

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Coquina Daily Cat

Farrusko by Bruno D Rodrigues - link

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Coquina Daily Dog

 by Andy Chase - link

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Sunset

Sunset in Unterbrunn by Bernd - link