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Comment by MaryK13 on May 11, 2010 at 9:18am

IT WORKED! I'm so excited! Unfortunatly, it's back to work for me. :0)

Comment by MaryK13 on May 11, 2010 at 9:17am

My computer wouldn't let me send anything to the website from work. Today it seems to be working again. I tried posting things one here three times and each time it wouldn't go through. One of the things I wanted to say was....Someone thanked me for the Challenge Coin idea. That wasn't me, it was another person, whom at this moment I can't remember. I am grateful for the idea too, and can't wait to start a collection for both my boys in the Navy.

Good luck to all of you traveling for Graduation. My son is in A school, and with all the holds between schools, we really have no idea when he'll be done.

Comment by David on May 10, 2010 at 7:31pm

Does anyone know a reliable airport shuttle in GC/Charleston area?

Comment by GP on May 10, 2010 at 11:16am

Mike and Joe. I was wondering the same thing and then I realized that most of my day was spent listening to what my wife read on the navy 4 moms site. LOL! Heading down tomorrow.

Comment by Joe on May 8, 2010 at 4:53pm

We are just as excited and that's why I am wondering why the lack of comments since 4/30! Thank you for responding!

Comment by Mike K on May 8, 2010 at 12:07pm

We are excited to be going to graduation on the 14th. Can not wait!!!!

Comment by Joe on May 8, 2010 at 11:53am

5/14 is coming soon, where have all the nuke dads gone?

Comment by Sheryl on April 30, 2010 at 10:53am

Thanks! I sent that to my son.

Comment by EMC (SS) on April 30, 2010 at 5:12am

The History of the Challenge Coin (reference goatlocker.org)

"During World War I, American volunteers from all parts of the country filled the newly formed flying squadrons in Europe. Some were wealthy scions attending colleges such as Yale and Harvard who quit in mid-term to join the war. In one squadron, a wealthy lieutenant ordered medallions struck in solid bronze and presented them to his unit. One young pilot placed the medallion in a small leather pouch that he wore about his neck.

Shortly after acquiring the medallions, the pilot's aircraft was severely damaged by ground fire. He was forced to land behind enemy lines and was immediately captured by a German patrol. In order to discourage his escape, the Germans took all of his personal identification except for the small leather pouch around his neck. In the meantime, he was taken to a small French town near the front. Taking advantage of a bombardment that night, he escaped. However, he was without personal identification.

He succeeded in avoiding German patrols by donning civilian attire and reached the front lines. With great difficulty, he crossed no-man's land. Eventually, he stumbled onto a French outpost. Unfortunately, saboteurs had plagued the French in the sector. They sometimes masqueraded as civilians and wore civilian clothes. Not recognizing the young pilot's American accent, the French thought him to be a saboteur and made ready to execute him. He had no identification to prove his allegiance, but he did have his leather pouch containing the medallion. He showed the medallion to his would-be executioners and one of his French captors recognized the squadron insignia on the medallion. They delayed his execution long enough for him to confirm his identity. Instead of shooting him they gave him a bottle of wine.

Back at his squadron, it became tradition to ensure that all members carried their medallion or coin at all times. This was accomplished through challenge in the following manner - a challenger would ask to see the medallion. If the challenged could not produce a medallion, they were required to buy a drink of choice for the member who challenged them. If the challenged member produced a medallion, then the challenging member was required to pay for the drink. This tradition continued on throughout the war and for many years after the war while surviving members of the squadron were still alive."

Comment by Sheryl on April 28, 2010 at 10:10am

Thanks for the info!

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