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President - April Swann - (205) 921-5245 - daswann@sonet.net
V. President - Carolyn Puckett - (205) 921-2169
Treasurer - Renee Harris - (205) 698-0803
Secretary - Caryn Swanson - (662) 234-6915 - cpswanso@olemiss.edu
Birmingham News Article
Posted by arswann on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 (19:53:07) (114 reads)
Four years after returning from Iraq, big Alabama Guard unit gearing up for Afghanistan
Engineer battalion set for Afghanistan
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
TOM GORDON Birmingham News staff writer
The 877th Engineer Battalion, the largest Alabama Army National Guard unit to have served in Iraq, expects to deploy to Afghanistan in the late summer of 2009.
Note: some of the article was deleted for privacy purposes.
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FRG MEETING
Posted by arswann on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 (17:28:00) (59 reads)
NOVEMBER 4, 2007
FRG WILL MEET SUNDAY @ 2pm TO DISCUSS FAMILY DAY
DECEMBER 1, 2007
WILL MEET AFTER LUNCH FOR ELECTION OF NEW OFFICERS
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WELCOME HOME!
Posted by arswann on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 (03:07:03) (34 reads)
WELCOME HOME 1169TH and 186TH.
We still have some soldier that went with another company that just left going over seas. Please send your support and prayers.
We will have a meeting next month to plan the Christmas Family Dinner in December. We will elect new officers in December.
Please come and support the FRG. We need donations to help with the Christmas dinner and sending packages overseas. Donations can mean money, decorations, door prizes, etc. Email me at aprilswann@centurytel.net for more info.
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Disney discounts
Posted by arswann on Thursday, August 23, 2007 (03:22:37) (89 reads)
Mail Order Disney Tickets Available for Military Families who Live Far from Base
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla – Military families who are unable to travel to a base to buy specially priced Walt Disney World Theme Park tickets have a new option. Retired, Active, National Guard, Reservist and Department of Defense personnel are now able to purchase these specially priced tickets over the phone.
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Thank you!
Posted by arswann on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 (14:11:22) (79 reads)
Thank You to Southern Family Market and their customers for donating the phone cards. They will be sent out next week. We have enough for the soldiers to have 80minutes each.
Our family support has gotten very small. We need volunteers. Please email me or give me a call, when you can help.
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Hello!
Posted by arswann on Wednesday, March 07, 2007 (23:55:07) (78 reads)
Hello!
I am sorry I haven't kept the site up to date lately. I haven't received in news. We are still praying everything is well. If there is families that need assistance please let me know.
I have received pics from Company C, but could not get them to download the files were too big.
To get more info I need more help! Please email me or call.
April
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November meeting notes
Posted by arswann on Wednesday, November 08, 2006 (20:28:33) (45 reads)
The meeting consisted of 5 people.
Discussed: sending packages overseas and Christmas Family Day
The FRG will meet on Wednesday, November 22 @ the guard to begin packing the items for the soldiers overseas.
December 2nd the FRG will be getting together to decorate the dining hall for the Christmas dinner.
December 3rd will be the dinner. The FRG is responsible for the food for the families, retirees, and their families. Spouses are responsible for bringing dessert. We are also inviting the families for the guys that are overseas.
After the dinner, the FRG will meet to elect officers. Please attend.
The FRG has alot of responsiblity to support our troops, yet we don't have any active volunteers. We need help!!!!
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A WIFE’S REQUEST
Posted by arswann on Wednesday, September 13, 2006 (19:12:15) (184 reads)
I was sitting alone in one of those loud, casual steak houses that you find all over the country.
You know the type--a bucket of peanuts on every table, shells littering the floor, and a bunch of perky college kids racing around with long neck beers and sizzling platters.
Taking a sip of my iced tea, I studied the crowd over the rim of my glass. My gaze lingered on a group enjoying their meal.
They wore no uniform to identify their branch of service, but they were definitely "military:" clean shaven, cropped haircut, and that "squared away" look that comes with pride.
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Video of Departure Ceremony 1169th
Posted by arswann on Sunday, August 06, 2006 (13:21:57) (55 reads)
Copy this link and paste in your web browser.
http://www.whnt.com/Global/Video/WorldNowASX.asp?ClipID=893249&ClientSkip=Yes
If anybody has any pictures or stories to tell please submit.
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VCR/DVD of Wednesday's ceremony
Posted by arswann on Sunday, July 16, 2006 (20:47:40) (98 reads)
I spoke with Dorothy Manning at WTVY this morning and she
>can copy their news program that aired at 5, 6, and 10 PM
>concerning our soldier's departure. The VCR copy is $17.50
>and the DVD is $21.50. If you would like to purchase one,
>you will need to call her at 836-2227. I hope all of you
>are doing great!! Thanks, Judy
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