 | lowering the garrison flag the garrison flag dimensions is 20 by 38 feet. that doesent really tell you how really big it is when you are up close and personal with it. it is probably bigger than your living room, dont believe me, do the measurements. i am the one wrapping it into a ball to go and fold it in the building. my six year old daughter is the one filming. |
 | The Star-Spangled Banner (History) http://digg.com/videos/people/The_Star_Spangled_Banner_History_2 On Sept. 14, 1814, Francis Scott Key peered through clearing smoke to see an enormous flag flying proudly after a 25-hour British bombardment of Baltimore's Fort McHenry. Key was inspired to write a poem, which was later set to music. Even before "The Star-Spangled Banner" became our national anthem, it helped transform the garrison flag with the same name into a major national symbol of patriotism and identity. The flag has had a colorful history, from its origins in a government contract through its sojourn with several generations of a Baltimore family to its eventual donation to the Smithsonian Institution. http://digg.com/videos/people/The_Star_Spangled_Banner_History_2 |
 | the second part to evening colors lowering the Standard flag. not very big but looks can be deceving. well atleast i didnt bring down the Garrison flag. that one is a big one. but wait for the next video for that one. |
 | 8th and I colors A tribute to the garrison flag of 8th and I... |
 | Ian Garrison for President: Ad 1 Ian Garrison, a simple Governor's son, is running for the highest office of the land. Watch this, his first campaign ad, where he explains how he's one of the common people. Written by and Starring Jacob Demonte-Finn Directed by Jared White Produced by Michael Moses |
 | LTTE thrashed & Lion flag raised at Mallavi by Sri Lanka Army Mallavi is the most important garrison town for the LTTE & the birthplace of madhavadini, the wife of prabhakaran the terrorist sundog. the grave of thamil selvam the barber terrorist is also located here. it's strategically located with many vital supply routes of tiger terrorists running thru it. LTTE terrorists applied all the power available to them to stop the fall of this vital town & the fact that they were unable to defend it proves that the SL forces are vastly superior to the forcibly conscripted terrorists of the LTTE. The heroic armed forces of Sri Lanka are beating the daylights out of the cowardly terrorist outfit LTTE, the no.1 terrorist org. in the world, that pioneered suicide bombings. THEIR END IS VERY NEAR. The Sri Lanka Army is all volunteer, while the LTTE is all forcibly conscripted & child soldiers who should be in primary school. The comical monkeys of LTTE GIVE THEIR FAMILIES A GRAND LIFESTYLE IN WESTERN COUNTRIES SUCH AS NORWAY, DENMARK, CANADA, UK & AUSTRALIA. in stark contrast the poor peasant Tamil child soldiers are uneducated, malnourished, half nude & barefeet. these countries whose politicians are blackmailed by tamil LTTE are the biggest sponsors of world terrorism, while they lecture UN & world heritage recognized countries like sri lanka on human rights. The cowardly tamil diasphora call child soldiers MAHAVEERS & encourage sending them as cannon fodder to the frontline blindfolded, where they are left to fend for themselves mercilessly. this cowardly diasphora extort money, scam credit cards, sell drugs & misuse these funds for their own selfish benefit. if the billions of black money is utilised well how come child soldiers are malnourished & barefeet wearing tattered clothing like sudanese beggars? The beggars in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka are better dressed than the LTTE Tamil child heroes. |
 | Daegu Soldiers take it to the field - Army Korea, IMCOM flag football http://imcom.korea.army.mil The field is ready and the Soldiers are set to leave everything they have out on the gridiron. Soldiers in U-S Army Garrison Daegu kick off the 2008 company level flag football season. http://imcom.korea.army.mil |
 | 220th RAC (Catkillers) This film shows aerial views of the flying area of the 220th Reconnaissance Airplane Company (RAC) and scenes from their officers' club during a visit from a USO sponsored entertainment group. Pilots in the 220th RAC were called "Catkillers".. The Catkillers were based at Hue Phu Bai airfield, approximately 10 miles south of Hue, the ancient capitol of Vietnam. Their flying area was from just north of DaNang to the DMZ separating North from South Vietnam. The unit flew O-1 Birddogs. These single engine high wing aircraft%u2019s missions included artillery adjustment, forward air control, radio relay, convoy cover, naval gunfire, target analysis and combat observation. The "Dogs", as they were called, were two seat aircraft which carried no armament accept for up to eight 2.75 inch rockets which were used primarily to mark targets. The 1st platoon was assigned to support the marines near the DMZ and the Ho Chi Minh trail. The rest of the company provided support for the 101st Airborne Division, ARVN's and Navy ships off the coast for fire direction. The company flew reconnaissance missions in northern I Corps near the DMZ and the trail through Laos. This sequence of aerial scenes shows the military installations in the Phu Bai area then moves to the city of Hue where main focus is "The Citadel" the fortress walled home of former kings of Vietnam. The following scene is of the Marine base at Dong Ha, several miles south of the DMZ. The film then moves to aerial scenes of a Birddog flying near the famous "Rockpile" area, around which some intense battles were fought. The next scene is of an air strike being coordinated near the DMZ. The last aerial scene is taken in the DMZ near where the Ben Hai river empties into the sea. The subject matter in this footage is the giant garrison size flag the North Vietnamese had erected in the middle of the DMZ. As a footnote, subsequent to this film being shot, one of the Catkiller pilots successfully hit the flag with a 2.75 inch white phosphorous rocket and burned it to the ground! The final scene is of Catkiller pilots and their comrades doing a little "serious partying" after a long day on the job! Phu Bai was Alright! - Wow! Sure brings back memories. Been there, done that. I even had to grab a barf back to watch this flick You know like you guys always made me do all the time over the Ashau. I remember those spins and tight turns you guys, I remember! Jerry Spette Catkiller - 01 VARSACC XXIV Corps - G2 Air. 1968-69 Thanks for sharing these movies. Saw people there that I remember more than you would realize. We still have not caught up with Bobby Arrington. Charles Finch Captain June 1968-August 1969 Wow - what a Party. I see Drechsel, Blevins, Wesley, Chief Hillman and many more. Thanks Pat - great job. |
 | STAR WARS - float @ the Rose Parade If you notice Darth Vader, flanked by 200 stormtroopers, marching through Pasadena on Monday, don't worry: You're not seeing things because you drank too much at a New Year's Eve party. "Star Wars" is making its first appearance in the annual Tournament of Roses Parade, and George Lucas is using the opportunity to give something back to his most obsessive fans. Centerpiece of the "Star Wars" floats -- the "Star Wars Spectacular," as Lucasfilm dubs it -- will be 200 members of the 501st Legion, a 3,500-strong group of hardcore fans who appear publicly in full "Star Wars" costume. The 501st makes public appearances in accurate replica costumes, participating mostly at fund raisers and charity events, always pro bono. Although unaffiliated with Lucasfilm, the company sometimes uses the 501st at its official events. "When we were releasing 'Episode III' around the world, we'd call up the local garrison and ask them to provide some atmosphere and color around the premiere," said Tom Warner, Lucasfilm's senior director of marketing. "George was so impressed with these guys -- with their dedication and professionalism -- he wanted to do something to get recognition for them." When Lucas had the idea for a "Star Wars" float in the Rose Parade, an open audition call went out to 501st members. Lucasfilm received 700 videos from costumed fans who filmed themselves marching. These were narrowed down to 200 participants, and Lucasfilm is flying those members in from across the nation and around the world, with 22 countries and 36 states represented. About 80% will be dressed in the parade as the traditional iconic stormtroopers, with the rest appearing in related costumes such as snowtroopers, sandtroopers and biker scouts, Warner said. "Think of it as the opening of the Olympics, with each foreign garrison represented by its country's flag and local garrison arm patches," Warner said. Accompanying the 501st will be the Grambling State U. marching band from Louisiana -- 176 band members dressed as Imperial officers. Lucas is a big admirer of marching bands, especially Southern show-style bands. They'll be performing three compositions familiar to fans of the films -- the "Main Title," "Imperial March" and "The Throne Room" -- but Warner promises "a New Orleans twist." Eight dancers and eight flag girls from Grambling State will also be dressed as Twi'leks -- exotic alien dancers from the "Star Wars" films. Lucasfilm's "Star Wars Spectacular" will be bookended by two floats representing the theme of this year's parade, "Our Good Nature." First float will be the Forest Moon of Endor from 1983's "Return of the Jedi," complete with Ewoks swinging between trees. The second float is the planet of Naboo, seen in the prequel trilogy, featuring royal queens, handmaidens, Jedi protectors and even working waterfalls. Lucas is also the parade's grand marshal, following in the footsteps of Dwight D. Eisenhower, Richard M. Nixon, John Wayne, Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, Jimmy Stewart and Mickey Mouse. Warner insists the decision to name Lucas grand marshal was independent of Lucasfilm's planned extravaganza. "We didn't go with that expectation at all. That came after we pitched (the parade organizers) the idea. George is honored and very excited. The 501st was really the genesis of this whole idea." One million people are expected to line the parade's route in Pasadena, with about 30 million watching on TV. With 2007 marking the 30th anniversary of "Star Wars," Lucasfilm plans a five-day fan convention at the Los Angeles Convention Center in May. |
 | Wanni Operation 01/09/08 - Troops control of another LTTE garrison Troops take control of another LTTE garrison The Security Forces continuing their thrust into LTTE dominated areas, have taken full control of the Mallavi town, located West of Maankulam. It is a stronghold of the terrorists and the birth place of Madhivadini, the wife of Velupillai Prabhakaran. It is also the nearest route to enter Kilinochchi from the Wanni and a strategically important LTTE garrison. Its capture blocks the Thunukkai--Mallavi supply route used by the LTTE. Troops of the 57th Division raised the Lion's flag after capturing the location. All areas in the Mallavi town are under the control of the Army. With its fall, the LTTE had also lost an important hospital used to treat injured cadres. Mallavi is situated along the Vellankulam-Maankulam main road linking the Mannar-Pooneryn A-32 main road and the Kandy-Jaffna A-9 trunk road. The troops are confident that the capture of Mallavi will facilitate in overrunning Kilinochchi. |
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