Just a quick note to wish my mistress a very happy birthday and to recognize her for the unconditional support she’s given for so many years. At 231, she doesn’t look a day over 18. Happy Birthday United States Army.

Since its birth on 14 June 1775-over a year before the Declaration of Independence-the United States Army has played a vital role in the growth and development of our nation. Soldiers have fought more than 10 wars, from the American Revolution through the Cold War, the Gulf War, to the current War on Terrorism. This 231st Birthday is a recognition of The Army’s history, traditions, and service to the Nation, a Call To Duty, 231 Years of Service to Our Nation.

Now make a wish and blow up out the candles. Sgt Hook out.

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Joining you in the Happy Birthday wishes with a grateful heart!

Comment by MissBirdlegs in AL — 14 June 2006 @ 1822

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Blow up something pretty for her today.

Comment by Joan — 14 June 2006 @ 1840

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I too share this birthday and am proud to have been born on this Wonderful Day! Happy Flag Day to all! Go Army!

Comment by DD Rees — 14 June 2006 @ 2118

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GOD BLESS THE GREAT AMERICAN MILITARY WHICH IS THE CONERSTONE OF AMERICAN FREEDOM AND PROSPERITY.. SIMPLY GO BACK IN HISTORY AND TAKE A LOOK… THEN MARVEL AT HOW DIFFERENT THE WORLD WOULD BE WITHOUT OUR ARMED FORCES !!!

Comment by Richard — 14 June 2006 @ 2211

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Happy birthday to my home away from home for a couple years.

Comment by Jim - PRS — 15 June 2006 @ 0043

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Blow up some candles, indeed. Glad to see you “back”.

Comment by Sgt Lori — 15 June 2006 @ 0151

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Aye, happy (belated) birthday to our US Army!

Comment by Gypsy — 17 June 2006 @ 2153

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HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!!!!

Comment by Pixie — 18 June 2006 @ 1452

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Hi Hook. I hope you and your family are doing well and getting settled in without too many problems.
Hope you had a good Father’s Day.

Comment by Anthony — 20 June 2006 @ 1955

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Are you done celebrating this yet? Are you going to make us beg you to come back?

Comment by armywifetoddlermom — 21 June 2006 @ 1401

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No kidding Amywifetoddlermom! Jeez oh man, come back already!

Comment by Shelleigh (aka Pixie) — 24 June 2006 @ 0046

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We all know how much stress and work a PCS can be, so we understand how busy you are. But please oh please hurry back! We miss you!

Comment by Brandi — 24 June 2006 @ 1142

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I hope everything is OK. I’m starting to get worried.

Comment by Anthony — 29 June 2006 @ 0213

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SGT Hook,

You are one seriously funny young man. Happy Birthday to the Army of the United States. God Bless all who serve with her.

Subsunk out.

Comment by Subsunk — 29 June 2006 @ 1503

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Where you at?

Comment by DD Rees — 29 June 2006 @ 2011

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Ok - but what is this? A year long celebration?!?!



Sorry - just had to give you a bit of grief. It’s my job, you know!

Comment by Tammi — 1 July 2006 @ 1603

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I guess that I will join in on the “Where is Sgt Hook?” question… Just know if you are out there… your writing is truly missed.

Comment by Shayna — 3 July 2006 @ 2040

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Happy 4th of July, Sgt Hook and Family!
You must be beyond busy, Hook, to miss a post on the 4th; so just know that wherever you are and whatever is going on at work, you are thought of and missed.
But at the same time, how can we NOT understand, given the magnitude of the responsibilities you have.
Come back when you can; I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, we’ll wait!

Comment by Beth* A. — 5 July 2006 @ 0045

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Happy Independence Day Hook, thanks for all you do. Hope all is well, we miss you!

Comment by Gypsy — 5 July 2006 @ 0116

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Just wanted to say that I can’t find any great reasons to defend our current government. Im glad you have found some meaning in life through your service but I don’t agree with you.

Please know that I hope you make it home alive and well. Also - that you fight for what you believe and not for politic’s convenience.

Comment by Charles — 5 July 2006 @ 0333

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Hook! We miss you out here…but know you’re doing yeoman’s service with your new battalion. Give ‘em Hell!

As far as the comparison of the Army to a mistress…here’s my read on that one.

To me, the Army’s like a real “pain in the ass” neighbor but damned if he doesn’t have a well stocked tool shed…always has a cold beer, a warm smile and wave for you when you come home after a tough day. Sometimes you wonder why you don’t move after his dog slips across the property line to take a dump…then you come to realize…what if I need to trim the hedges later this year???

See you on the high ground and hope to see you back here soon. I’ll keep checking!

MajorDad1984

Comment by MajorDad1984 — 5 July 2006 @ 1852

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Oh yeah. The Army. I hit it.

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Comment by Fred Schoeneman — 8 July 2006 @ 0126

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