Why has AARP thrown its support behind the government takeover of health care? Because Obama/Pelosi-Care would allow AARP to be the ONLY source of MediGap insurance. AARP stands to make millions selling MediGap insurance if the proposed plan succeeds. Fortunately, they have a long, arduous uphill battle to wage. Even if it fails, AARP has shown its true colors - Screw the Aged, let's make more money selling insurance! Cancel AARP Membership Today!! By the way, the American Medical Association has announced their support for Obama/Pelosi-Care. So the White House is bragging that the doctors are behind them! What they don't tell you is that only 17% of physicians in this country are AMA members. 17% is not representative of the whole! To cancel AARP membership call 1-888-687-2277. BALANCE the Budget, CUT wasteful spending, and SAVE our country for future generations! SIGN THE PETITION HERE ... To President Barack Obama, Majority Leader Harry Reid, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Democrat Members of Congress: The Constitution starts with "WE THE PEOPLE"... New Faces on the Block New friends at ClickOkinawa Paul Carney shares his memory of Habu Hill on Machinato. Read about it [HERE] Dr. Ed Cooper's book is a fun read . Take a Look NOTICE: Hey, Craig P! I'm not ignoring your e-mail messages. My replies come back undeliverable with the following comment: "550 SC-002 Mail rejected by Windows Live Hotmail for policy reasons. The mail server IP connecting to Windows Live Hotmail has exhibited namespace mining behavior." I have no idea what that means but I can't get through to you. Thanks for the message about JapanUpdate. I've enjoyed reading that and the link has been on my "In the News" page for years. Mick ClickOkinawa.com welcomes Gene Wing into the fold! Gene contacted me and we struck up a spirited round of correspondence and sharing of some photos from his days with the 3d Marine Division, Company "C", 7th Engineers. Seems that his outfit might well be thanked for many of the roads that went in up north around Ada Village back in the '50s. Check out his collection of photos at the Gene Wing Gallery. Roger e-mailed me to share an adventure he and a friend had on Okinawa when he was all of 12 years young. I wonder how many others had similar experiences. His story reminded me of the day I took my sons to the annual search for WWII remains. We searched caves all day and had quite a time. Read Roger's adventure. Craig Porter with F-102A aircraft out of Naha Air Base, 1950. Nice photos - and more to come! Wayland Mayo has a very interesting site that includes his stories about his time on Okinawa in 1950. Check out "B-29s Over Korea" Clyde Durham tells his story of flying side-gunner on B-29 out of Kadena AB during the Korean War. A New Okinawa website is born! John Eisenfaust has launched HDR, Okinawa Japan. I continue to enjoy the heck out of John's work! Check it out. Obon followed by Eisa. sample Tour #3 DVD Updates: "Mac" McElroy Mission over Japan First-hand account of Airplane #13, Doolittle Raid, April 1942 [MS Word doc] The 9th AVRS Gallery ClickOkinawa.com welcomes the 9thAVRS to the website! 9th AVRS 2009 Reunion info. Estep Gallery A lot of early morning views and places to go in the evening. Gene Wing Gallery 3d Marine Division, Company "C", 7th Engineers Great photos. Thanks, Gene!

Familiar Faces Stuff already going on... Mission of Hope - Debb's adventure in the Philippines - Some Excellent Photography included! Ron Hyatt and his Crew of the 9th AVRS My e-mail address has changed. It is mickmc@bresnan.net Throughout this website you'll find links that refer to mickmc@mcn.net - please DO NOT use that e-mail address any longer. If you do I won't receive your message and then you'll think I'm just ignoring you! Some day I'll get to changing all of my pages - a huge undertaking, so don't hold your breath! Harry Hollis - SeaBees I'm worried about Harry now. I haven't heard from him in many, many months and we were working on getting a translation going on a Japanese soldier's diary that had come into his possession. If anyone knows how Harry's doing, please let me know! Mick Ryukyu America Historical Research Society Alex Kishaba - Chairman [READ] story about Kishaba-san The Society's Exhibit pix. Maybe you have some photos that would be of interest to Alex as he continues to build his exhibit. Stars & Stripes features the Exhibit - read it! Slide show from the exhibit. Ocean - Peace - Development Prefectural People's Song by Seiko Miyasato The day breaks over the clean ocean Clouds are cleared over the peaceful islands Dawn bell sounds throughout the world We now face the glorious morning Gone are the days of trials Oh! We solemnly swear We swear eternal peace on Okinawa The Black Current runs around the islands Green mountains and rivers glowing We, the fellow citizens are stirred up To build a new, independent and prosperous Okinawa Now, let us build eternal peace On our home islands The skies are filled with lights Stain the Deigo flowers with brilliant color The folk culture inherited for generations Now brilliantly shines over our home islands Let us create our own culture For future Okinawa

Search ClickOkinawa.com powered by FreeFind Mary Estep Gallery Gallery sample photo Click to enlarge 9 AVRS Gallery Gallery sample photo Click to enlarge Gene Wing Gallery Gallery sample photo Click to enlarge President's Weekly Video Address

The Things They Carried Every day is Memorial Day

May I Salute You? Dear Veteran...

Saraba Okinawa Yo Farewell, Okinawa

America the Beautiful Flash Tour of USA

Our National Anthem a .wma file [1.8MB download]

Battle Hymn Well worth the listen!

Some Fun Stuff... U.S. Debt Clock Okay, so it ain't fun but you oughtta see it! Okinawa Soba at Flickr - lots of great photos! Music from 1950-1984 Fun Facts of USMC on Okinawa, 1950 - 1964 Leavenworth Papers Japan's Battle of Okinawa April - June 1945 by Thomas M. Huber Fly a Helicopter. It's Fun!! Thanks, Ward. Legend of the Angel of Mori-no Kawa. notes on the Archaeology of Okinawa Okinawa Web-cam links My First Encounter with Okinawa Jim Grogan's return to Okinawa Commodore Matthew Perry MG James Day, MOH Capt Ed Freeman, MOH Some of my Favorite Photos My old apartment house in Koza, 1973

Did I mention... my Tour Okinawa video Tours are now available on DVD! You can read about the 14-DVD collection [HERE]. Check 'em out! My e-mail address has changed. It is mickmc@bresnan.net Throughout this website you'll find links that refer to mickmc@mcn.net - please DO NOT use that e-mail address any longer. If you do I won't receive your message and then you'll think I'm just ignoring you! Some day I'll get to changing all of my pages - a huge undertaking, so don't hold your breath! Here's a little tid-bit about Social Security and how it might pertain to you as a veteran. LIFE Magazine photo archives. 1860s-1970s So, this isn't as much about Okinawa as it is about seeing some really interesting and rare photos spanning 120 years of Americana! How'd you like to see a few short clips from some of my "Home Movies" [HW-58] [Ride in a F-15] [One Hell of a Combat Instructor!] [Habu fangs] [Habu landing] [Miromi Street, Koza] [Obon] [More Obon] [Roadway obstacle course] [F-4 strafing run] [Yakena Village] And here are a couple from a Montana Pow-wow: [Grand Entry] [Grass Dancers] [Drum & Song]

What Else is Here? Friends of Okinawa Sign up and find friends in your part of the World! BRATS: Our Journey Home Ryukyu America Historical Research Society - read about it here 9th AVRS - 1950s - a fun Slide Show; interactive too! My Yakisoba recipe My Fried Rice recipe What's Obon? Help stop HOAX email forwards. Mail Bag, Page: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] website last updated: 11-8-09