The gray bearded union general walks thru the tavern door followed by a young lieutenant and a squad of cavalry troopers each carrying a small barrel. As the troopers march behind the bar the general scowls, turns to his aide and says, "You know lieutenant our stock of captured rebel whiskey is getting low, we're gonna have to do something about that very soon." The lieutenant replies, "Well general you do have that scrap with General Hulinsky coming up, he's usually good for a wagonload or two.". "Right you are lieutenant, with all the excitement lately I'd almost forgotten about that fight." the general replies as the smile returns to his face.
Turning to face the barroom the general begins, "Gentlemen my apologies for being late and missing the AoP Parade, some pressing personal business."
"First off OBD awards have been made and the AoP webpages have been updated.
For those of you who missed the previous introductions I'd like to once again introduce 1st Lt. Mark Johnson and 1st Lt. Tim Delaney who joined the AoP last month.
At this time I'd like to congratulate Lt.Gen. McBride who was awarded the Antietam 'Gaps to Manassas Ribbon' for his Major Victory on that battlefield."
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"and Brig.Gen. Sandy O'Neil who was awarded the 'Wilderness'63' Ribbon for his Major Victory."
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"Now I'm sure all of you noticed the kegs being deliverd by my troopers. Well not only does the AoP have ample reason to celebrate I have a very personal reason for celebrating today, and it will explain my late arrival. Yesterday my daughter-in-law presented my son with a baby boy and my wife and I with our first grandchild, I give you Joseph R. Miller
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He may not look like much now but give him a few years and he'll be whipping rebs like his grandpa in no time.
So drink up gentlemen, the whiskey and the cigars are on me.[:D]
Gen. Ken Miller
AoP
