Category Archives: Travel

Hamnation

Posted on Fri, 15 June 2007 by Chris Penningroth

     Here is a link to a YouTube site that ‘Animated’ Travis Patriquin’s PowerPoint show. 

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“Vacation”

Posted on Tue, 12 June 2007 by Chris Penningroth

     I just got back to Japan from a two-week stint away from my offices.  My wife and I managed to get to Hawaii and to my home of record.  I’d like to say it was a great getaway.  In … Continue reading →

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Heroes’ Run

Posted on Fri, 18 May 2007 by Chris Penningroth

     Mr Gary Patriquin contacted me earlier this week! He’s planning a Heroes’ Run on 28 Jul in Lockport, IL to benefit the Travis Patriquin Family Memorial Trust Fund and to the Children of the Fallen Soldier Relief Fund.  Please click here … Continue reading →

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Global Warming, Local Effects

Posted on Wed, 18 April 2007 by Chris Penningroth

     Yesterday, Global Warming struck again.  This time, it forced me to scrape frost off the windshield of the car.        I left my coat and an artic-capable sleeping bag in the car.  I’ll probably stop carrying them in July, … Continue reading →

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Global Something

Posted on Mon, 16 April 2007 by Chris Penningroth

     It’s fairly early Sunday morning, the rain-mixed-with-snow is finally just rain only now, and seems to have washed away the slush that was forming on the road and patio.       Normally I’m told the cherry blossoms are blooming and … Continue reading →

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Homeward Bound

Posted on Sun, 18 February 2007 by Chris Penningroth

    The Ready First Combat Team has transferred authority for the fight in Ramadi to the 1st Brigade of the 3rd Infantry Division.     Welcome home, soldiers! Thanks for a job well done! 

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In the Fight

Posted on Sun, 18 February 2007 by Chris Penningroth

    Here’s what the squadron I normally fly with is doing. . . helping to win the war.     Me? I only managed to sandbag a local area orientation flight from RJSM last Friday.   I’ve got a little ways … Continue reading →

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Return to Okunakayama

Posted on Sat, 17 February 2007 by Chris Penningroth

    Christina and I hit the slopes for our anniversary today.  Christina taught a couple kids the basics of skiing while I warmed up.  I’m getting better at the black slopes, and I even got to try some powder today.  … Continue reading →

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Great Song

Posted on Tue, 13 February 2007 by Chris Penningroth

    I first viewed this website a couple years ago.  Things like this always choke me up.  It’s a little more poignant now that I’ve lost friends in the war.      I wish I had the time to develop the … Continue reading →

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Targeting Difficulties

Posted on Sat, 27 January 2007 by Chris Penningroth

    Have you ever wondered why no one in their right mind makes fun of the intelligence of today’s American military Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines?     Try interpreting the following while taking 7.62 rounds from multiple directions!  

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