Author Topic: Framily Veterans (Read 246282 times)

eugenegivens · « **Reply #120 on:** December 10, 2011, 08:57:18 AM »

65-66 hhc 299 eng.

Paul B · « **Reply #121 on:** December 11, 2011, 09:17:15 PM »

Jim

I went through GLTC, company 398 & then to Fleet Sonar School in Key West.

Molaker · « **Reply #122 on:** December 11, 2011, 11:56:54 PM »

Quote from: Paul B on December 11, 2011, 09:17:15 PM

I went through GLTC, company 398 & then to Fleet Sonar School in Key West.

Guess I was a bit behind you as I was in company 436.

Jim Dick · « **Reply #123 on:** December 12, 2011, 07:23:45 AM »

Quote from: Paul B on December 11, 2011, 09:17:15 PM

Jim

I went through GLTC, company 398 & then to Fleet Sonar School in Key West.

Can't find my photo of the company but I'm pretty sure it was 136. Guess I was there first. :-) Reported 7 April 1960.

jim and di · « **Reply #124 on:** December 13, 2011, 06:57:19 AM »

Jim,
Company 126 but in March of 61

Dave R · « **Reply #125 on:** December 13, 2011, 06:59:26 AM »

Company 250 June '64

Dave

Theberrys · « **Reply #126 on:** December 13, 2011, 09:23:19 AM »

USN 1964 - 1970 Four West Pac Deployments.
FTM1 USS Canberra CAG2, CA70

Jim Dick · « **Reply #127 on:** December 13, 2011, 03:44:34 PM »

Quote from: jim and di on December 13, 2011, 06:57:19 AM

Jim,
Company 126 but in March of 61

They must have started over with the numbering system. :-)

rogertre · « **Reply #128 on:** December 13, 2011, 06:08:49 PM »

Is it just me or is the forum a little top heavy with old sailors. Makes sense, I know I've had enough time at sea to last a lifetime. My wife wants to go on cruises (went to Alaska) but I prefer the road. Seems a lot of other old "squids" may have similar feelings.

Conquest2011 · « **Reply #129 on:** December 13, 2011, 06:45:19 PM »

Like to thank all the Veterans of the Forum and to all who are not with us today for your service and sacrifice. To serve our great nation is an honor and privilege to uphold our freedoms and liberty.

USMC 1978 to 1981
Maryland Army National Guard 1988 to Present
MSG
58th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade (BfSB)
Brigades Communication NCOIC

catblaster · « **Reply #130 on:** December 13, 2011, 07:13:09 PM »

Can we blame the abundance of Navy and Air Force personnel to the use of agent orange on the Marines and Army. Just saaayin $:-\$

Jim Johnson · « **Reply #131 on:** December 13, 2011, 07:29:41 PM »

OP's please forgive my language, but "You have got to be shi+++++ me

catblaster · « **Reply #132 on:** December 13, 2011, 07:47:53 PM »

But of course Jim

Just recently found out that the Air Force had alot of contact with agent orange....loading and shipping......I was just jokin before.

Utclmjmpr · « **Reply #133 on:** December 13, 2011, 08:41:33 PM »

The old stereotype of "GROUNDPONDER" is still out there!!>>>Dan

Molaker · « **Reply #134 on:** December 13, 2011, 08:59:08 PM »

Ground pounder"...Personally, as an old sailor who always had a decent place to sleep and a warm meal, I can't think of a better way to offer respect than to call someone a "ground pounder".

catblaster · « **Reply #135 on:** December 13, 2011, 09:06:27 PM »

Thank you Molaker, I consider that a compliment. AKA "GRUNTS"

7th Infantry
24 th Infantry
1st Infantry...the big RED ONE

Jim Dick · « **Reply #136 on:** December 13, 2011, 10:22:19 PM »

Quote from: rogertre on December 13, 2011, 06:08:49 PM

Is it just me or is the forum a little top heavy with old sailors. Makes sense, I know I've had enough time at sea to last a lifetime. My wife wants to go on cruises (went to Alaska) but I prefer the road. Seems a lot of other old "squids" may have similar feelings.

It may have a lot to do with the fact we all were deployed away from home, sometimes, for long periods. Probably instilled that wanderlust that keeps us finding the next road to travel. I still miss my time at sea but cruise ships just don't have the same feeling. We took one cruise many years ago and I really enjoyed being on deck at night watching all the plankton glowing in the dark!!!

Jim Dick · « **Reply #137 on:** December 13, 2011, 10:27:40 PM »

Quote from: catblaster on December 13, 2011, 07:13:09 PM

Can we blame the abundance of Navy and Air Force personnel to the use of agent orange on the Marines and Army. Just saaayin $:-\$

Admiral Zumwalt was responsible for the use of Agent Orange from what I have heard. I'm sure he had a hard time when reflecting upon that fact since his son died from it. That was a bad decision which he had to live with for a long time.

catblaster · « **Reply #138 on:** December 13, 2011, 10:38:16 PM »

Didn't know that about the Admiral. That's gotta be tough.

VA not too long ago admitted they had sprayed areas where I was stationed. Navy personnel were also listed as being exposed so I guess It went all around as an equal opportunity destroyer.

Jim Dick · « **Reply #139 on:** December 14, 2011, 07:16:46 AM »

When I worked at the RV dealership summers in CT the Service Advisor was retired Army and he is constantly going to the VA for checkups as he is suffering from Agent Orange. It's not to debilitating for him but he has his problems.

jim and di · « **Reply #140 on:** December 14, 2011, 07:17:13 AM »

After the navy I took comand of my own vessel, sailed for 30 years. Nights at sea were my reward for living all week on land. Raised a few kids on the sailboat. one went to Mass Maritime following her pop. Now its the RV and a small fleet of small power boats.
To me the connection is the Independence that the open road and the sea require. As a old salt said " There are no overpasses to pull under in a storm at sea"
I do agree with Jim Dick took a cruse when youngest daughter got married. OK just not for me, like my hand on the tiller/
Jim

threeful · « **Reply #141 on:** December 14, 2011, 09:53:27 PM »

Agent Orange...for all those who were exposed to this, you may be eligible for VA Benefits. If for instance, you have CAD (ischemic heart disease) had bypass surgery, pacemaker, etc, prostate cancer, etc you are eligible for benefits and may include compensation. Contact Your Viet Nam Rep, normally located in a VA Hosp or county offices. Check w/ VFW American Legion for local Rep.

Molaker · « **Reply #142 on:** December 15, 2011, 05:40:49 PM »

I'm sitting here watching MSNBC's story on the troops heading home from Iraq. It's been a long time coming. Afghanistan is next, soon I hope.

jje1960 · « **Reply #143 on:** December 15, 2011, 05:53:32 PM »

Quote from: Molaker on December 15, 2011, 05:40:49 PM

I'm sitting here watching MSNBC's story on the troops heading home from Iraq. It's been a long time coming. Afghanistan is next, soon I hope.

Everyone hopes it's soon, as long as it's not to soon, don't need another 2001 at home, that's for sure.

mnmnutswer · « **Reply #144 on:** December 15, 2011, 06:43:11 PM »

I have been in Iraq three years one as military and two as a civ contractor. I would say it is just a matter of time before we are back there.

rogertre · « **Reply #145 on:** December 16, 2011, 08:37:25 AM »

No need to ever go back. Nothing to be gained. Democracy is not a concept the coincides well with Islam, its hard enough in this country. I advocate the use of low veild special weapons. I'm sick of funerals for brave young Americans led by self absorbed political idiots all in an attempt to preserve the oil flow and the Jewish state. Drill, Drill, Drill in North Dakota and take the handcuffs of Isreal, the Isralies can take care of themselves.

Jim @ Fran · « **Reply #146 on:** December 16, 2011, 04:42:30 PM »

US Army 65-71 E5 Senior Personel Management Specialist stationed at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Ala...

rogertre · « **Reply #147 on:** December 16, 2011, 04:53:22 PM »

I apologize for my lack of spelling prowess. I'm a poor speller on a good day but when my "blood is up" I can't spell worth a ship.

Scott-0168 · « **Reply #148 on:** December 16, 2011, 09:08:00 PM »

Quote from: mnmnutswer on December 15, 2011, 06:43:11 PM

I have been in Iraq three years one as military and two as a civ contractor. I would say it is just a matter of time before we are back there.

Lets hope not!!!!

Scott

Jim Godward · « **Reply #149 on:** December 16, 2011, 11:59:19 PM »

From what I have read the conflict between the Sunni and Shia has been going on for a 1000 years and we have done nothing to resolve it. Add to that the other non-Muslim minorities and everything is a tempest waiting to blow.

Mix well with a few fanatics and stand back.

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Author Topic: Framily Veterans (Read 246282 times)