Fallujah
Since the beginning of the war in Iraq it has been quite difficult to pin point exactly which area was more dangerous than the next.
So here is a link that you should look at to give you some idea of what our brave soldiers go through on practically a daily basis;
I have spent time in Iraq and Kuwait and have witnessed first hand the terror of hearing those words ( incoming – incoming) that was the signal everyone hear on the base when we were under fire. On hearing these few words echoed around the base we had to run for shelter to the concrete bunkers that were strategically located throughout the base and wait there until we heard the words (all clear) echoed throughout the base.
History of Fallujah
In 2003 the US led the coalition forces in Iraq and just after that time Fallujahbecame one of the areas that became not so dangerous. It was home to a resort called Dreamland which was used by the Ba’athist congregation of the area. The area was plagued by looters after the defeat of Saddam Hussein, they went after and targeted government buildings and anything else that represented the former establishment.
Fallujah Abu Ghraib Prison.
Fallujah will always be remembered for the notorious Abu Ghraib prison that was used to intern members of society the were against or spoke out about the dictator Saddam.
Fallujah the Curfew
A curfew imposed by the US in April 2003 was defied by a select group of the local population when they grouped outside a local school. The American 82nd Airborne was guarding the building, when the curfew was defied, the troops in an act of defense opened fire and killed seventeen civilians and wounded another seventy approximately.
Four contractors were dragged from their vehicle in 2004 beaten to death and then were set alight. They were Scott Helvenston, Jerry Zovko, Wesley Batalona and Michael Teague. This dreadful act was photographed and shown by news broadcasters around the world causing untold pain to the families of these men. Remember them in your prayers today.
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Military Service Rings
From the time you entered the service of your country you have been filled with an element of pride from day one. Those hard days spent training for the years ahead, and lets be honest there were sometimes during that training when the drill instructor with his shouting and roaring probably made you question why the hell you were there.
Quite a lot of us in the military are there because its tradition, our fathers, brothers and relatives were in the service and probably fought in some campaign that we now read about in the history books. We probably look in some shadowbox and find the military service rings that were once worn by these brave soldiers.
Army Rings
A very popular range in military service rings is the Army Ring as this particular ring can be customized for almost all departments of the Army. The present campaigns that the military is involved in can be represented by the images and emblems that are available from the selected range. Going back to earlier conflicts like the 1st World War and indeed the 2nd World War there are side emblems and text available for the customization of these military service rings.
Air Force Rings
This very capable department of the armed forces is a group of highly trained men and women that fly some of the fastest and expensive planes in the world today. They have been instrumental in the defeat of tyrants both in this century and indeed the last. They fly planes from bases here in the United States and airbases in host countries around the world. I have been lucky enough to have sailed with the US Navy and observed with awe this skilled pilots land on carriers out in the ocean and also delighted of offer a fine selection of military service rings for this department.
Navy Service Rings
Patrolling the oceans and seas of the world and staying away from family and friends for periods of over six months or more we have a wonderful selection in the military service rings range for all Navy personnel to choose from
Marine Corps Service Rings
A tough and well trained group of men that make up the backbone of any military and are in the midst of battle wherever there is one. Trained in places like Camp Lejune, North Carolina and Camp Pendleton, California these men are capable of surviving for weeks on end relying on the most basic needs of humans and will still get the job done. The range of images and emblems from the military service rings range will allow you to create the perfect Marine Ring.
Coast Guard Service Rings
They patrol our seas and keep those bad guys away from our shores both day and night. Choose your military service rings from our selection.
Gold Military Rings
For that special occasion in a service members life when they dress up for a ceremony or an evening out with family members or special friends, quite a few like to wear the dress uniform and as a special accessory to go with it, most wear a nice gold military ring. This ring can be made of white or yellow gold with the personal details of the service member engraved on the sides along with unit or division badges. The birthstone of the soldier or marine can be inserted on the top of the gold military rings and around the stone the service department can be cast.
Gold Military Rings in Yellow Gold
Throughout Europe especially when soldiers order their new military ring the majority place orders for yellow gold rings as it appears that this type of metal is most popular there. The designs on the rings are individually cast and the finish of the military ring can be in an antique or plain finish. The stones that are inserted on top of the ring, to reflect the birthstone are not precious stones but rather simulated ones. The male soldiers have quite a range to choose from in terms of side emblems for their military rings and can be complimented by the wearing of a military watch or bracelet. Yellow Gold as a metal is found in mines in various parts of the world and is brought to the surface by sheer hard work and determination. The early arrivals to the United States made a good living out of searching for gold and which is historically referred to as the great gold rush.
Gold Military Rings in White Gold
In the United States of America and in the neighbouring region it is common for the soldiers and retired personnel to don the white gold ring. I have asked many times when talking to service members why this is so, they tell me that it’s just a personal preference. The white gold tends to go well with the darker skin but it’s only a matter of choice really. Both men and women wear military rings, the ladies ring is slightly smaller in appearance and because of this there is a limit to the amount of personalization that can be engraved on the sides of the ring. Many of the female soldiers also wear a military pendant or arm band to compliment the choice of military ring.
Gold Military Rings in Rose Gold
Rose gold has a slight reddish tint to it and most of the old jewelry was manufactured in this metal. Should you have the opportunity to visit antique fairs or shops you will see that about twenty five percent of the jewelry on display is made of Rose gold.
It is not a requirement by any army to wear the gold military ring but it is a great way to display the pride we have in our units and divisions. One of the most popular military rings today is the one where you can have the emblem of the Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Operation Enduring Freedom cast on the side of the ring and above it you mane and date of deployment.
Marine Corps Rings
North Carolina home to the Great Smokey Mountains, and one of the beautiful States on the East coast of America, a wonderful place to visit, for a vacation or long week end. The coastal region is full of quaint little towns and inviting beaches where you can wander to your hearts content and dine in some exquisite restaurants.
Visit the Wright Brothers National Park down at Kill Devil Hills, drive a little further south and you will arrive at Cape Lookout National Seashore where you can make use of 70 miles of well kept beaches.
Marine Corps Rings – Camp Lejune.
Marine Corps Rings – Support
Like all bases within the United States and around the world the extended Marine family is well catered for in terms of counselling and medical services. By phoning Tricare on 1800-931-9501 you will get the information you require, the Chapel is there for everyone to use for quiet meditation or to take full advantage of the services given on Sundays and Weekdays.
Marine Corps Rings – Recreation
Like all great creations in this world, you can’t create and train a marine unless you offer the some sort of recreation. On Camp Lejune you have fantastic golfing facilities where you can play solo or take part in some of the competitions that take place there from time to time. You can stroll around the Marina and why not do a little fishing if this takes your mind off the daily grind of heavy training. In the theatres you can catch up on some old classics or the latest releases, whatever you want to do can be done here. Visit the library and while away the hours while reading some of you favourite novels or inform yourself about current affairs by reading the daily newspapers left there for your use.
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Custom Military Rings
Here are some questions that you might like to answer if you can.
Custom Military Rings
One night I was in Iraq with some colleagues in Ballad on one of my favourite bases in that country, if you can have any favourite base in that war torn place.
The name of the base there was actually called Anaconda, something really wonderful about this place and I was with a great old friend sitting outside a container which was going to be my home for fourteen days.
At night the jets would take off on their missions and I would observe the flames gushing from the backs of these jets as they powered up and away to carry out a ghastly mission but obviously necessary.
What was the name of this base prior to it being called Anaconda ?
How far is Ballad from Kuwait in plane journey time?
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Choose from a range of over five hundred combinations and then design the custom military ring in three simple steps.
Step 1: Choose stone and wording around the stone of the military ring.
Step 2: Choose metal and ring size for your military ring.
Step3: Choose text and side designs for your military ring.
You can design a Navy Ring, an Army Ring, a Marine Ring, a Coast Guard ring and an Air Force ring using the simple drop down design menu. When designing your custom military ring always be careful of the ring size, if you wear a wedding ring, try and give yourself an extra half size for comfort.
