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their lives to bring freedom to the
Iraqi people...
Photos of America's Military in Action
 Sgt. Cory B. West of Pelham Ga. He is the son of Frankie Creech and Douglas West. He is a 1997 graduate of Pelham High School, and has served in the US Army for 6 years. In his first letter home he wrote to his mother, "That there was only desert as far as the eye could see." And the only thing he liked there was the sunrise, sunset and the stars at night. That being there really made him appreciate God's work more and more each day.
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 Frederick Gardner is one of America's Bravest. He is currently serving in Kuwait, but I am not sure about his exact whereabouts. He also is a veteran of the first Gulf War, Operation Desert Storm. He rejoined the Army in October of 2002. Frederick loves what he does! Love, From his family in
Albany, Ga. |
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Structural Mechanic David Craig
Youngblood of Ashburn joined the
Navy in 2001. Craig’s
parents are Mike and Janey Walker
of Ashburn, and Gary and Kathy
Youngblood of Tifton. |
This is a photo of my cousin Carlton Griffin (On left, front row) and other Crew Members of the Worlds Finest Information technicians, aboard the USS Anzio, which is along with the USS Roosevelt and USS Truman Battle Groups. Their ship was featured on CNN a couple of days ago because they were responsible for shooting down one of the Iraqi Missiles. Carlton is an Albany Native and was stationed in Virginia. He is the son of Mr. Bennie Griffin and the late Carrie Wallace Griffin of Albany. Carlton is married to Calinda Griffin and they have two daughters. Calinda and the girls are in Virginia, while much of his family is in the Albany area. Carlton is a wonderful cousin who inspires his family and encourages unity/ love. WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH CARLTON, WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR RETURN HOME! THE
GRIFFIN FAMILY
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 This is Charlie Hall, III. He is serving in the Navy on the USS Constellation in Iraq. He is from Nashville, GA. He graduated from Berrien High in May 2002 and went into the Navy in August 2002 and now serving in the War in Iraq. The Hall and Hartman family are very proud of him and all of the soldiers
serving our country. We pray they
return safely and soon. |
 Contesta Hurst is 19-years-old, and serves in the United States Air Force. Contesta is currently stationed in Kuwait. She
is the daughter of Bernetta
Crimbley and Tony Hurst. |
SPC Corey A. Brown is the son of Wayne and Funita Brown of Sylvester. He is also the husband of Tisa Evans-Brown. He is the brother of Shawn, Brian, Angela, Adrian, Meka, Kanicee, and Carl, the son-in law of Phyllis Thornton, and the uncle of Jasmine, Shaquavious, Da'jun and Dre'. Corey is a graduate of Worth County High in 2002, where he was an active member of the football, basketball, and track teams. Corey has been in the United States Army for two years now and he is currently in Kuwait. Your
Family Loves you,
"Corby" |
SPC
Darren P Hubbell, 1/64 Armor,
2BCT, 3rd ID is stationed in Ft
Stewart, GA, but is currently
serving as a Scout Medic in
Iraq.
Darren
is father to two children,
Darren Jr. (age 14) and Marina
(age 9) who reside with me in
Tifton, GA. Although
Darren and I have been divorced
for several years, we remain
good friends and he is very
close to his children.
Darren left the US Army several
years ago but decided to
re-enlist as a mechanized
infantry medic this time.
He was also deployed to Kuwait
for Operations Desert Shield and
Desert Storm.
We
are painfully aware of his
absence and the children often
have a hard time with their
father's deployment. They
are, however, very proud of him
and what he is there to
do. They both support our
President's decision to rid Iraq
of that tyrant and pray for a
swift success and the return of
their father, along with all of
the other troops.
It's
been quite some time since we
have had any communication from
Darren. Hopefully we will
hear from him soon. We
thank you for honoring our
troops. It is a well
deserved tribute to our
bravest! God
bless our service members
along with their loved ones, all
of whom sacrifice for the
preservation of what our country
stands for.
GOD
BLESS AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pamela
Hubbell
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 SPC Joel W. Fussell from Ft. Benning. He is with the 3rd Infantry and is currently deployed in Iraq. He drives a cargo vehicle and is a mechanic. He has left behind anxiously awaiting him a lovely wife and beautiful 8-year-old daughter. All of us are very proud of him. His hometown is Fitzgerald, and his father and I currently live near Willacoochee. He has one brother and one sister and many aunts, uncles and cousins, and two nephews who all love him dearly. Travis
and Linda Fussell |
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 My son, Specialist Joseph Schnake (pronounced Shnay-key), is deployed somewhere in Kuwait or Iraq. His home unit is the 35th Signal Bn. at Ft. Bragg, NC. Originally from Valdosta, Georgia. His wife Rhonda, 4 year old son Brandt, and new daughter Lee (whom he has not yet seen) are waiting for him.
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 I have a son, Sgt. Michael Danford, in Kuwait with the 101st Airborne Division. He is missed by everyone and we can not wait till he gets home. God bless him and all the troops. Michael is from Sylvester, Ga. Thank
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 I would like to tell you about our son, LCpl Paul J. Webb, USMC. Paul always wanted to join the Marines since he was a small boy. He chose the Marines even though his great-grandfather, grandfathers and uncles were all in the Army. We are very proud of our son for the choices he has made for himself and for his country. Every parent should have a son like Paul. We are very proud of him. He is now serving in Iraq with the 1st Marine Expeditionary Unit- 1st tank Div. Is he based out of 29 Palms, CA. Albany is his home town, and He graduated from Darsey High School 2001 and then went to the Marines. Thank
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 SPC Robert J. Carver is the son of Buddy Carver of Leesburg, Georgia. Robert (known to his family as Robby) attended Lee County High School. He completed his Basic Training at Ft. Benning, Georgia in June of 2001. His first tour of duty was in Korea from July of 2001 until June of 2002. In July of 2002, Robby reported for duty at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. He is currently serving in the US Army 101st Airborne Division in Iraq.
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 Lance Corporal Timothy G. Hubbard's hometown is Cordele, Ga. This Picture is from the deck of the USS Nassau. The Marines of Fox Company 2nd Marines 24th (MEU) Marines Expeditionary Unit are practicing non-lethal techniques. Tim
who is stationed at Camp Lejeune
in North Carolina has been at sea
since August for training and was
scheduled to return home the first
of March, but since the war has
started they have been held in the
Persian Gulf. The Marine
24th MEU is in Kuwait. |
His parents' names are Laurie Wynn and Ulysses. His wife's name is Shana Tinsley, and they have three kids. Justin
is 7, Dejah and Dejuan is one. He
has he has three sisters and one
brother. Sincerely, Teresa
Wynn
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Hicks is a 2001 graduate of Mitchell-Baker High School, Camilla GA. He is the son of Sherri L. Bell of Albany. He has two sisters, Karnesia S. Hicks and Lakeshia A. Wright. Thanks for your support of our troops. Annette
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 My daughter, Natalie Beaver Peterson, is with a Patriot Missile Battery some where in Kuwait. She graduated from Dougherty Comprehensive High School in 1992, where she played softball for 4 years. She
went into the Army in May of 1998.
She was stationed in Germany
before being deployed. Saundra Beaver, Mother |
 EM2 Monte R. Wilcox, Jr. is currently serving in the US Navy aboard the USS Robert G. Bradley. He is currently on deployment. Monte and his wife Nicole are expecting their first child on July 2. He is a graduate of Dougherty High School, Class of 1983 and plans to retire from the US Navy in 2005. Monte comes from a totally military family. His father is retired from the USAF, his mother served in the USAF (Viet Nam era), his brother served in the USAF during Desert Storm and after, his sister was also in the USAF. His grandfather served with the USN during WW II and his uncle served with distinction in the USAF, Special Forces, during Viet Nam. We have many other family members serving past and present in the United States armed forces. I hope his picture will make your Hero's Wall, if not I will mail a copy. God Bless America. Thank you, Carol M. Wilcox (Monte's mother) |
As a child, Derrick always said he wanted to be a Marine, so when he joined in 1988 after he graduated from Colquitt Country High. Derrick
also served on the USS Teddy
Roosevelt in 2001 and 2002. Derrick is the son of Calvin and Jackie Pollard. Derrick and his wife Danielle have four children. His family lives in Moultrie where he grew up, and we are very proud of Derrick and support him in all he does. Thank You all very much for honoring our sons who are so brave to go and defend our county and the rights of others. GOD
BLESS AMERICA and you also. |
 My brother, SGT Wilburn Delton Powell, was sent to Iraq on March 7th. We haven't heard or seen him on TV. He is originally stationed at Fort Bragg, NC. His unit is 82nd Airborne Division. We would like to see his picture on your wall of soldiers that was sent over there. His home town is Worth County. He has family Moultrie, Thomasville, and in Worth County who are worried, and like to see him safely home. We love and miss him very much. We hope he is safe over there. We aren't sure were he is at over there. We would like to see his picture up there and would appreciate it if you put it up. Thank you very much. Dawn
(sis), Miranda,
Cheyenne, Desiree, |
 Army SPC Shaun Hancock. Shaun is 22 years old and is currently serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom with the 101st Airborne Division out of Fort Campbell KY. Shaun
joined the military following his We
love him so much and we are so
very, very proud of him and all of
our military. We pray continually
for our President and |
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Lance
Corporal Jamaal T. Reed is the
son of Patricia Reed of Newton
Ga. He is a 2000 graduate of
Mitchell-Baker
High School. He enlisted in the
United States Marine Corps. in
2001. He is currently serving
in Kuwait. Reed is married
to Lcpl. Alicia L. Reed of South
Carolina, who is also serving in
Kuwait. They are
truly loved and
missed by their family and
friends. We wish them the best
and hope they come home soon.
Cousins,
Adrienne
and Whitney Littles
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 Corporal Dennis Goss is the son of Robert C. & Mary Lee Goss of Dixie, Georgia and is currently serving in Iraq with the 2nd MEB 2/8 Marines from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. He is in communications.
We
support all of our troops and
want them to all come home safe.
Lavett Goss |
 Specialist Bobby W. Ethridge, 4th Infantry, U.S. Army Stationed at Fort Hood, Tx.
Son
of Deborah Langford of Albany,
and Wayne Ethridge of
Leesburg).
His first tour of duty was in Korea. He is 24 years old. He has been in the Army for almost 5 years.
I
just wanted to say that he is
our hero, and we love him very
much.
His mom,
Debbie
Langford
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Hello,
A
very special friend of mine, who
is like a Sister to me, and
someone I have known for 30
years lives in Grand Marais, MN
which is the North Shore of Lake
Superior.
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to R, Front row: Cpl Riewe
& Lcpl Hill.
Back row: Cpl Nunes, Cpl Michael Wirt, Cpl Nate, Lcpl Gotta Sandy
and her husband Dave have one
son, Michael- and he is in the
USMC and is over in Iraq.
Michael
is with the 3rd Battalion, 7th
Marine Regiment-1st. Division,
Kilo Company of 29 Palms,
California.
Here
is a picture of Michael with his
friends taken in Kuwait about
the 2nd week of March.
We
keep Michael, his family and all
the troops in our thoughts and
prayers.
God,
Hold our Troops in your loving
hands.
Protect
them as they protect us.
Bless
them and their families for the
selfless acts they
perform for us in our time of
need.
Cheryl
Meigs, Georgia |
This
is my brother Mark Potter. He is
a Technical Sergeant in the Air
Force.. He has been in the
service for 12 years. Before
his
deployment he was stationed
at Seymour-Johnson Air Force
Base in Goldsboro, North
Carolina.
He is currently
proudly serving his
country in Operation Iraqi
Freedom. His job is a
Quality Assurance Inspector of
Aerospace Ground Equipment
supporting F-15E aircraft. He is
stationed in Qatar which in
the Persian Gulf.
Mark
graduated in 1991 from Sumter
County Comprehensive High School
in Americus, Ga.
His
hometown is Leslie, Ga - where
his family lives now. His family
is so very proud of him!!!
Mark
has two daughters: Chelsey
Potter who is 10 & Brittney
Potter who is 7..
We
love and miss him very much...
We can't wait to see him and all
our troops return
safely back home.
Thank
you Channel 10 for this
wonderful tribute to our service
men & women...
May
God Bless America!!!! Our
thoughts and prayers are with
each and every one of our
troops..
Mark
we love you very
much.. Hurry home!!!!!
Thank
You very much,
Lamar
Potter (father)
Irene
Potter (mother )
Cindy
Millwood (sister)
Marsha
Cox (sister)
Donna
Tissue (sister)
along
with grandparents, nieces &
nephew
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I
work with Park Avenue Bank where
there are three employees who are
effected closely by this war and
the deployment of our loved ones.
These are their pictures and their
stories.
Army
Private Michael T. Corbett of Lake
Park was deployed with the 3rd
Infantry Division to Kuwait on
January 7th (Army). Michael
graduated from Lake Park Christian
Academy in 2000. He is the son of
Diane and Ellis Corbett of Lake
Park. |
Naval Petty Officer 4th Class Melissa C. Thomas (photo in left column) is deployed aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt. She
is the daughter of Fred and Alma
Thomas of Valdosta. He is the son of Pam Tracy of Bennington, Vermont and Don Tracy of Homossassa Springs, Florida. Nate resides in Valdosta with his girlfriend Shellie Conley.
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