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[jwb7605]

Oops.
I 'joined' last week, and forgot to "check in"

I'm Jim Bacon
U.S. Navy, 1968-1972
Plane Captain/AQF2 (now an obsolete rate, they're all AT's)
VF-24, F-8J Crusader (out of Miramar, now property USMC)
(VF-24 was absorbed by VF-211)
U.S.S. Hancock CVA-19 (also doesn't float, any more)
actually had asphalt covering a WOODEN DECK!

[Shane's PopPop]

I served in the U.S. Air Force from 12/66 to 12/70. I was an ECM/EWS technician and spent 6 months in Korea/Japan during the Pueblo incident. Then was stationed at Takhli Air Base Thailand for 12 months from 03/69 to 04/70. I remember what JFnK did to destroy our military and want to help out in getting the truth out to those who don't remember or don't know the truth.
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This space for rent!

[BuffaloJack]

My rate was RD2. My first duty station was the Coastal Surveillance Center, Qui Nhon (1/69-3/69). Transferred to Coastal Serveillance Center, Vung Tau (end of 3/69) and left country 12/71. While at CSC Vung Tau, I occasionally went out with the PCF crews at Costal Division 13, Cat Lo when they were short handed or had someone out on leave. CSC Vung Tau and CosDiv 13 had the same commander and frequently had personnel shift assignments for various administrative reasons.

I'm glad to be back among friends and I hope Bush gets another 4 year term.

[tturfman]

I served in Vietnam in 1971 with the 25th ARNV in Cu Chi and Tay Nihn West. Also spent time with the 2nd Armored Division at Fort Hood ... My dad served in WW II (his troop ship, Empire Javelin, was sunk by a U-boat in the English channel) and Korea. An uncle was killed in North Africa when his B-24 crash landed. Of my three brothers, one was a 20-year Air Force guy; one spent 20 in the Army; and the other had a 3-year tour.

[cipher]

I feel obliged to thank the men (and apparently a few good women, too!) who are keeping this issue at the fore.

Thanks for the welcome.

I was in the USMC from March 69 to July 72. My luck was my MOS was technical, and the Marine Corps thought I was more valuable in Okinawa than in Vietnam. I wasn't going to argue with them. Did my WestPac time with RRRC Co, 7th Comm Bn, 3rd MarDiv, FMFPAC as a 2831 tech at Camp Schwab and later Hansen.

After the war was over, I went into the Army as a 31S30, and later as a 31L30, then 26L. That was from 75 to 79, mostly in the 97th Sig Bn, SHAPE, NATO, at Coleman Kaserne near Heidelberg. In 79, I did a brief "Try One" with the ARNG (Arkansas). Didn't like my incoming new boss (Gov-Elect Clinton), so I opted out, moved to California and worked as a defense contractor for the US Navy (SSPO, SP-20, SP-24, and other underwater Navy stuff and some OP-12 manpower gigs) until 1992, when I retired (I didn't like my incoming new boss, President-Elect Clinton)

While I'm not a combat vet, I've got a few years experience wearing several uniforms, and more than 4 years overseas supporting the guys on the "pointy end of the stick". And it appears I'm still doing just that (from CONUS this time, however). To you guys (and gals) currently on the pointy end, you've got MY support!

Semper Fi
-- cipher

[Hal Mettes]

[Navy_Navy_Navy]

Welcome, welcome aboard! We're very happy to have you!

:::lifting cups of grog all around!:::::
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~ Echo Juliet ~
Altering course to starboard - On Fire, Keep Clear
Navy woman, Navy wife, Navy mother

[Hal Mettes]

[RideAHarley]

As a former U.S. Marine, 65-68, that served in the Chu Lai and Da Nang regions for 14 months.. I wanted to log in and give my support to everyone here.
My father served in WW II
My Uncle an Air Force pilot still MIA/POW from Korea
It sickened me to watch Kerry on the stage (along with he rest of his show (act)) at the convention.. knowing deep down inside that he is a dirty lying bastard that wouldn't support a vet if his life depended on it, unless it would bring him more political gain.
I have seen most of the interviews on FOX News and will buy the book.. Keep up the good work and keep up the pressure. Semper Fi !


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Semper Fi
RideAHarley.com - Prescott, Arizona

[mine detector]

USMC vet, and now a police officer. From the looks of it I appear to be one of the youngest vets to post on here. I just wanted to show my support for what you are doing. I believe John Kerry will destroy this country.
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1371 Combat Engineer USMC (95-99)
ENGINEERS UP!!! THATS WHAT THEY SAY WHEN THE GRUNTS &*@# UP!!!

[HardCorps]

I am a Marine Major who joined the reserves a month after 9/11 who had the privilege of leading a 4 man ANGLICO team calling in air strikes and arty in the combat of Iraq, and then as an interim "mayor" of an Iraqi town of Talha. As a young Lieutenant I was also privileged to lead a platoon in Mogadishu, Somalia. I have witnessed many types of courage, and you folks define moral courage. Just by fighting to expose kerry's lies and betrayal, you have already vindicated the valor and sacrifices of those you served with. I cannot express enough, my Thanks to ALL of you! (although I just gave $100 and more is on the way) By the way, I am not a Republican so this money is from an Independent. I have studied kerry and winter-soldier since high school and believe we have been given a chance to FINALLY right the greatest wrong ever done to this nation and her military by an officer, who like all of you, bravely volunteered for combat. He then betrayed everyone that ever wore the uniform, even those he falsely claimed to be saving. He has already lost. Your Victory here will actually bring honor to those on both sides of this fight. Semper Fidelis.

- OCS-'89, TBS Quantico,'92, - Assault Amphibian School Del Mar, '93
- 3rd Assault Amphibian Bn. Echo /2nd Platoon Cmdr, '93-'95
- Combat Assault Battalion, Okinawa, SPMAGTF USS Belleau Wood, Guam, Tinian, '94
- 13th MEU SOC- Kilo 3/7 Mogadishu Somalia, '95
- 3rd AAV Bn. S-3A, '95 - Amphibious Vehicle Test Branch, Ops O '96-'98
- Marine Forces Pacific, Hawaii, Korea '99
- 3rd ANGLICO (Air Naval Gunfire Liason Company) '01
- Forward Air Controller Royal Thai Marines, British Royal Marine Commandos '02
- Iraqi Freedom- Firepower Control Team Leader '03

[mine detector]

I guess I should add when and where I served.

-Basic Training Parris Island SC Oct 95-Dec 95
-MCT Camp Geiger NC Jan 96-Feb 96
-Basic Combat Engineer School Courthouse bay Camp Lejeune NC Feb96-May 96
-1st CAB 1st CEC 3rd Mar Div Camp Hansen Ok May96-July 97
31st Meu USS New Orleans Dec 96-March 97(Operation Tandem Thrust Aus.)
-2nd CEB 3rd Mar Div Aug 97-Oct 99
22nd Meu June 98- Dec 98(Med Float) Reinforced U.S. Embassy Albania.
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1371 Combat Engineer USMC (95-99)
ENGINEERS UP!!! THATS WHAT THEY SAY WHEN THE GRUNTS &*@# UP!!!

[SgtSpencer]

Hi,
New to the site and I wanted to introduce myself to all. I am Sgt Mike Spencer, USMC. Still active duty and a combat vet of Kosovo and Iraq. I've been getting email updates for about a week now from this site. Of course I've been getting all the responses from the hate groups as well. I just want to commend everyone on this site for their past service. I truly belive that my Blues look good because of those who before me created the reputation and pride that I now uphold. I also commend you on your stand on this website. Continue the fight and getting the truth out there.

[GiantBryan]

Bryan
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I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation under God, indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for all.

[Vic]

Name is Vic Alasio

US Navy, 1961 - 1965. Spent most of my time on Fleet Oilers in WestPac. Was in the Gulf of Tonkin on August 4-5, 1964 having just refueled the USS Turner Joy and the USS Maddox. We were about 10 miles away during the attacks that never happened.

Keep up the great work you are doing!