Author Topic: Framily Veterans (Read 234528 times)

jje1960 · « **Reply #150 on:** December 17, 2011, 12:19:01 PM »

Quote from: rogertre 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.

Unfortunately, the world is a bit more complicated than this post and has been since the times of the Romans.

Icemaker · « **Reply #151 on:** December 17, 2011, 01:48:05 PM »

Quote from: Just Lou on November 27, 2011, 08:10:03 PM

I'll wager that there is not ONE poster on this thread who can't remember their Service Number. (479-55-19)

Haven't look here for a while...your bet's safe w/me...B205912
And my Mother stills remembers my retired Fathers, passed away in 78, and proudly she may get confused on the day of the week...but not his service number..

DailyDriver · « **Reply #152 on:** December 17, 2011, 09:29:37 PM »

It's a privilege to post with you all. My thanks to the many warriors on the forum, you are all heros...!

U.S. Army Infantry 1965 - 1974
89th Division
Basic Combat Training Company

MikeCoke · « **Reply #153 on:** December 20, 2011, 03:19:45 AM »

Just thought I'd post this pic I just found on the puter.
Taken sometime in 1971 at Kaneohe MAG 24 VMFA 212

Mike

jje1960 · « **Reply #154 on:** December 20, 2011, 05:52:59 PM »

O my, have not looked up at those beautiful mountains in over 24yrs, was stationed at 3rd MarDiv, 1st Marine Brigade from 84'-87. Sure was a pretty sight, never forget the first morning (arrived at night) looking up at that glowing green mountain.

Semper Fi

Tom and Margi · « **Reply #155 on:** December 21, 2011, 07:39:31 AM »

This is quite somber, but also uplifting and beautiful: Angel Flight.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70Ikj1hZDnw&feature=related

Margi

ChiefM · « **Reply #156 on:** December 26, 2011, 07:32:30 AM »

Chief Warrant Officer 3
1985 to Present

Desert Shield/ Storm
Operation Intrinsic Action
Operation Bright Star
SFOR-9 Bosina
Iraqi Freedom
Afghanistan

Currently at KFOR-15 rotation in Kosovo.
God Bless all of our Veterans

Wendy · « **Reply #157 on:** December 26, 2011, 11:18:46 AM »

Thanks for your ongoing service Chief. Retirement and RVing approaches ?

Wendy

Jim Dick · « **Reply #158 on:** December 26, 2011, 11:06:26 PM »

Quote from: ChiefM on December 26, 2011, 07:32:30 AM

Chief Warrant Officer 3
1985 to Present

Desert Shield/ Storm
Operation Intrinsic Action
Operation Bright Star
SFOR-9 Bosina
Iraqi Freedom
Afghanistan

Currently at KFOR-15 rotation in Kosovo.
God Bless all of our Veterans

Hi CWO3,

Good to see you here. Thanks for your continued service to our great country!!!

ChiefM · « **Reply #159 on:** December 28, 2011, 03:36:10 AM »

Thank you all,
I bought my 86 Chiefton before I deployed and it does have some issues that I plan on fixing when I get home. I always wanted a motorhome and plan on updating, repairing and then taking her out and making wonderful family memories. Thanks again everyone.

Retirement?
NO WAY!! 26 years and counting

BobNSam · « **Reply #160 on:** January 17, 2012, 03:05:50 PM »

"
MSgt (E7) USAF (retired)
1965 - 1985
Korean Peninsula during Pueblo Crisis 1968 (Kunson) F-4s, HH43 Pedros
Vietnam Tuy Hoa 1968 - 1969 F-100s, C-130s, Caribous, etc.
Clark Airbase Philipines 1972 Operation Linebacker I and II
25 years supporting our troops as a contractor for command, control, surveillance, intelligence endeavors in the US and abroad.
"

Seajay · « **Reply #161 on:** January 17, 2012, 08:23:33 PM »

C. Richard Cecil ''Seajay''
US NAVY second generation 1958 / 1962
USS North Hampton CLC1 RM3
Norfolk Va home port
I am so proud to be a tiny part of such a great group of
men and women that have and are now defending this great
country we live in.
God bless our troops and bring them home safe...
God bless this great nation...
Thank a Veteran for your freedoms. Some bought these
freedoms with their lives....... think about it.....cj

herd · « **Reply #162 on:** January 18, 2012, 12:29:11 AM »

United States Army, Airborne Infantry, RA 12332194, 1 June 69 thru 2 Dec 70

173d Airborne Brigade, 1st Bat/Bravo Company/1st Platoon, 503d Infantry, Republic of Vietnam, '69-'70.

82d Airborne Division, 3d Bat/Alpha Company/Hdqtrs Platoon, 325th Infantry, '70-71.

Purple Heart, Bronze Star, CIB (Combat Infantryman's Badge), and Parachute Badge

Still love camping, but love RV'ing more!

tallyo · « **Reply #163 on:** January 19, 2012, 08:21:00 AM »

USMC Sgt 1965-68 Served in Vietnam 3rd Battalion 1st Marines 106's.
Thanks to my fellow vets. It's a shame that it's taken so long for other folks to recognize military service. Always remember a line from a Rambo movie.
"I only wish all Americans loved us as much as we love America"

Photog · « **Reply #164 on:** January 19, 2012, 10:42:38 AM »

Quote from: tallyo on January 19, 2012, 08:21:00 AM

"I only wish all Americans loved us as much as we love America"

I couldn't agree more. The pathetic treatment we got upon returning from Vietnam was uncalled for and IMHO unpatriotic.
US Army SSG 1966 to 1970. RVN all of 1968.

catblaster · « **Reply #165 on:** January 19, 2012, 04:21:53 PM »

Agreed!! So glad to see troops being treated with respect now. That disrespect shown in the 60's and 70's has a face in my minds eye...I remember Hanoi Jane everytime I think of it....NO.. NOT FORGIVEN!!!

Jim Dick · « **Reply #166 on:** January 19, 2012, 09:41:57 PM »

I have had the privilege of riding with both the American Legion Riders and Patriot Guard. Both units have vowed our service personnel will never have to go through what the Viet Nam Vets endured. We have done funerals, unit send offs, unit returns, and WWII Vets return from D.C. I can't express the feeling that overcomes one when standing there honoring the Vets.

This summer in Yellowstone I met a Navy River Rat. I thanked him for his service. He told me that he never got that when he returned from Viet Nam. We spoke for a short time and I only wish I could have spent more time with him. I know he had tales to tell that would make one really think about what our military does for our country.

FastEagle · « **Reply #167 on:** January 19, 2012, 09:53:31 PM »

USN 1957-1988 From Super Connies to the F/A-18.
DOD 1992 - 2002 Journeyman Aircraft Mechanic.
Then we went RVing.

Here are a couple of blogs I work on from time to time.

http://militaryaircraft-by-fasteagle.blogspot.com/
http://fasteagle-militarycampgrounds.blogspot.com/

FastEagle

catblaster · « **Reply #168 on:** January 19, 2012, 10:18:48 PM »

Jim..that reminded me of an inspection I had for a lady, she was adding a room on for her elderly father but unfortunately he had died the week before. One of the last surviving soldiers of the Bataan Death March.....wish I had been there weeks earlier. He could have had some heart wrenching stories, if he could have talked about them.

Norm Nice Guy · « **Reply #169 on:** January 20, 2012, 02:28:14 PM »

US Navy Submarine Service Retired 1965-1985

Scott-0168 · « **Reply #170 on:** January 20, 2012, 07:33:36 PM »

While I'm in Florida this winter and hanging out with veteran retiree's, the subject has come up about Agent Orange benefits for Vietnam Veteran's. Anyone here have info here on the subject?

Scott - USN !967-1971

catblaster · « **Reply #171 on:** January 20, 2012, 07:59:59 PM »

Best place to start looking is the VFW and the VA website. They have finally admitted to spraying during my stay in Korea right where I was stationed. They told us they sprayed something on the trees to get rid of their leaves, this is so we could find the infiltrator's. Even if you show no symptoms you should register with the VA just in cast they admit to spraying or storing it elsewhere. Navy and Air Force personnel have also been exposed to this chemical and have not know about it until now. This is also a place to start http://agentorangelegacy.com/

Wendy · « **Reply #172 on:** January 20, 2012, 08:06:35 PM »

If a vet was in the right place at the right time, it's a given that you were exposed. Talk to your local VA rep or contact the DAV for help.

threeful · « **Reply #173 on:** January 21, 2012, 05:35:26 PM »

Here is a good website to get some info. If you are a Vietnam Vet go see a Vietnam Vet Representaive and discuss your concern with them. They are an excellent source of information and advocate.

http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/

frederick · « **Reply #174 on:** January 22, 2012, 03:41:58 PM »

During the Cuban misslie crisis, I was standing next to a chopper with our duffle bags and weapons, ready to load up when given the notice. I was 20 then and in Aviation.

I came back from W. Germany in 66. At the airport I sure didn't get the welcome wagon and were not treated too well at some of the resturants. I'm so glad that has changed. God bless our troops, their familys, and all that have passed on.

Fred Rubio, US Army Aviation, 61 to 70

PS: Anyone remember the CH 34s' , Sikorsky helicopters ?

Derby6 · « **Reply #175 on:** February 08, 2012, 01:04:10 PM »

Not sure how I missed this thread for so long...

US Army Retired 1990-2010 (Explosive Ordnance Disposal)
Desert Storm/Shield
Bosnia
Kuwait (OIF/OEF)
Iraq (OIF)
Afghanistan (OEF)

johnandcarol · « **Reply #176 on:** February 10, 2012, 08:13:09 PM »

Hi all, welcome home.
U.S.Army 65-68 RVN 67-68
Company A and B 4th Aviation Bn 4th Infantry Div.
Purple Heart, CIB, 12 Air Medals, Bronze Star, 100% DAV.
Lightly used class C. Wife is retiring in May and will give the RV alot of use.

motojavaphil · « **Reply #177 on:** February 10, 2012, 11:45:16 PM »

RVN 67-68, HHC 3rd Bde, 101st Abn Div, Phouc Vinh
Enlisted and Officer
Retired
I still wear my Vietnam dog Tag, used to be for luck, now it is to remember who I am

Getting Old · « **Reply #178 on:** February 14, 2012, 02:36:20 AM »

U.S. Army 1954-1956, Ft Ord,Ft Bliss, Camp Stewart "B" Battery 425 AAA Bn. Savannah River Plant.

Bless us All.

Don
Post 419 American Legion
Santa Clara, CA

Mr Bojangles · « **Reply #179 on:** February 14, 2012, 04:32:07 AM »

USAF Jul55 to Jul59 - Sampson AFB, NY
Lowry AFB #2, Denver, Colo.
Eglin, Field #9, Fort Walton Beach, Fl.
Gunnery & Bombing Range, Salina, Ks.
All good duty. Proud to have served.

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Author Topic: Framily Veterans (Read 234528 times)