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Americans celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, patriotism

World Jul. 05, 2008 - 07:37AM JST ( 21 )

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RomeoRamenIIJul. 05, 2008 - 07:53AM JST

To all Americans posting here at JT: Happy Birthday.

RR
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skipthesongJul. 05, 2008 - 09:29AM JST

does anyone know if any of the bases are going to be having anything going on?
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BetzeeJul. 05, 2008 - 09:39AM JST

I really enjoy spending the 4th of July in a small town. Somehow it's reassuring to see people having a lot of fun without dropping a wad.
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timorborderJul. 05, 2008 - 10:24AM JST

Although you infuriate the rest of us with your butchering of the **English **language, I would like to congratulate our American cousins on their Independence Day. Have a beer on me, but don't drink and drive (you might spill some).
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Taka313Jul. 05, 2008 - 11:01AM JST

Skip, Down here in Yokosuka, we had an Eagles tribute band, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band and a Madonna tribute lip syncher (who, for unintentional comedy purposes, was my favorite, by far), food booths and then a very good fireworks display. We watched the fireworks in a wide-open field and the kids ran around until they were plum-tuckered out.
It was a good day, that is for sure.

Taka
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sailwindJul. 05, 2008 - 11:40AM JST

Happy Fourth America.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDA9NbPAK8o

The ending is awesome.
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adaydreamJul. 05, 2008 - 12:19PM JST

From a nudist camp in Kansas,Happy New Year Amrericans. < :-)
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SuperLibJul. 05, 2008 - 12:31PM JST

Happy 4th of July everyone.

;)
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skipthesongJul. 05, 2008 - 12:43PM JST

Wow, I thought the idea of celebrating July 4th was dead.

Taka, Yokota, Zama, and Atsugi seem to be the closest to me; of course there is the Sanno and that Stars and Stripes place. Noting going on there today?
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RedMeatKoolAidJul. 05, 2008 - 01:41PM JST

Amazing.

BAGHDAD (AFP) - More than 1,200 US troops serving in Iraq signed up for extended service in the military to mark America’s national day on Friday.

At least 1,215 troops re-enlisted for periods ranging from two to six years at the ceremony held at the spacious Al-Faw palace of executed dictator Saddam Hussein near Baghdad airport.

General David Petraeus, the head of US-led coalition forces in Iraq, said he was “proud of their decision to re-enlist and help the people of Iraq win their most important battle ... freedom.”

The US military has regularly re-enlisted service members in Iraq but Friday’s swearing-in was one of the largest, the military said.
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adaydreamJul. 05, 2008 - 02:06PM JST

SuperLib, Happy 4th.

Golf cart races.

Fire works.

Pot luck dinner.

Kareoke.

What a day.

To Celebrate our freedom.

Cool. < :-)
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RomeoRamenIIJul. 05, 2008 - 04:35PM JST

I'm heading to the New Sanno around 6 p.m. for dinner. Tonight it's "American Classic" buffet. Mighty fine eatin'.

After that, it's over to the Fairwinds for Red, White and Blue colored drinks.

Again, Happy Birthday, Americans. It is indeed a great day to celebrate our freedom.

RR
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RomeoRamenIIJul. 05, 2008 - 04:54PM JST

Sailwind,

Great link. I myself always start my 4th of July off by listening to this song:

http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=8kB7OR161-U

Happy 4th of July, fellow Americans.

RR
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sailwindJul. 05, 2008 - 05:16PM JST

Freedom,

The ones that protect it and are in faraway lands need to remembered this day also.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ervaMPt4Ha0

I had tears in my eyes while watching this.
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RomeoRamenIIJul. 05, 2008 - 05:54PM JST

sailwind,

Very powerful video. Thanks for sharing.

RR
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RedMeatKoolAidJul. 05, 2008 - 07:34PM JST

Every day is the Fourth of July.
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SargeJul. 05, 2008 - 07:58PM JST

I knew RR would come by to let us know about the Independence Day buffet at the New Sanno!
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smithinjapanJul. 05, 2008 - 08:23PM JST

A bit late, and I know I rarely see eye-to-eye with most of you on this thread, but Happy Fourth of July! Hope it was a good one, and by the sounds of it, it was. Now go spread that fervour and cheer through love and brotherhood....
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SuperLibJul. 06, 2008 - 01:28PM JST

Happy 1st of July to you, Smith. :)
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RedMeatKoolAidJul. 06, 2008 - 02:33PM JST

I have to agree with Canadian columnist to the world, Mark Steyn.

America is the greatest nation on earth.
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DenshaDeGOJul. 06, 2008 - 04:54PM JST

Although you infuriate the rest of us with your butchering of the **English **language, I would like to congratulate our American cousins on their Independence Day.

It's my favorite day of the year! :)