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PhuCat to Phu Quoc Lt.Jg.
Joined: 24 May 2004 Posts: 110 Location: California
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Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2004 5:39 am Post subject: Re: Thanks from the heart(land) |
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Colorado Coasty wrote: | As a Coasty, and a non-participant in the war in Vietnam, I would like to say what most Americans forgot to say to their returning heros ... Thanks. Many of us served in "The Guard" as we called the Coast Guard in the early 70s because we could not in good conscience support the war or the haphazard way the government fought it. But we lost friends there like most Americans. After these many years, it is time we honored not just the men whose names appear on a long black wall. As I said THANKS, you who served in 'Nam are heros. |
Thanks Coasty.
I know some folks up Grand Junction and Delta way and Longmont too.
My Navy technicians and I actually repaired the radar on a WPB that showed up at Qui Nhon early one evening, and said they were in a hurry. We got it done. I sure loved that haze gray Speed Queen washing machine with the old fashioned ringer on the fantail, no Maytag Man for the Coasties. _________________ I'm a U.S. Navy Vietnam War vet against John Kerry
Phu Cat to Phu Quoc 1969-1970
Did Jane Fonda help the North Vietnamese communists?
http://vikingphoenix.com/politics/polls/jfondapoll-1.htm |
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PhuCat to Phu Quoc Lt.Jg.
Joined: 24 May 2004 Posts: 110 Location: California
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Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2004 6:01 am Post subject: |
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Thank you very much.
Since you're now familiar with both John F. Kerry and his biographer Douglas Brinkley, try this:
Brinkley misidentifies PBRs for PCFs
http://swiftvets.com/VetsBB/viewtopic.php?t=1356
Douglas Brinkley is also a member of the Gang of 400, the 400 so-called "Historians in Defense of the Constitution", an academic mob that looked down from the Ivory Tower and decided that the people in flyover country should be told not to support impeachment of President "Slick Willy" Clinton. Brinkley was one of the 400+ signers of the full page petition and ad published in New York Times, Washington Post, et al, Oct. 30, 1998.
neverforget wrote: | Thanks to all of you who served in Vietnam and anywhere else.
Recently, I went to the Vietnam Memorial in northern New Mexico. I found Kerry's biography, "Tour of Duty" by Douglas Brinkley prominently displayed there. Although this is a private memorial, once again Kerry is getting away with politicking at a Vietnam memorial. Ruined the next 250 miles of my trip. |
_________________ I'm a U.S. Navy Vietnam War vet against John Kerry
Phu Cat to Phu Quoc 1969-1970
Did Jane Fonda help the North Vietnamese communists?
http://vikingphoenix.com/politics/polls/jfondapoll-1.htm |
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kd4ybx Seaman Recruit
Joined: 20 Jul 2004 Posts: 4 Location: central florida
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Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2004 7:40 am Post subject: |
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HELLO EVERYBODY: I Served 20 years USAF 1966 TO 1986, PHAN RANG RVN 68-69, KORAT THAILAND 72-74, was a jet eng mech/crew cheif on F-111,A7D,F-100, And Aggressor F-5E aircraft at Nellis AFB, Nevada .After retirement I moved over to Saudi Arabia, working for the Royal Saudi Air Force on the F-5 program, 20years in the Air Force under several rocket&morter attacks I managed not to get wounded or injured, As a civilian I managed to get shot at and hit (SCUD)compliments of Sadumb&Insaine, now I have limited use of my left hand--thus ending my mechanical career, Now you can find me anywere USA following that white line in my Freightliner, and happier for it . Now about KERRY--he is a embarrassment to all vets!!! And a waste of my time talking about him. |
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Colorado Coasty Seaman Recruit
Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Posts: 7 Location: Longmont, Colorado
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Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2004 10:35 pm Post subject: An Officer's duty |
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I remember a hot topic around CG Airstation San Francisco once was about an Army Officer who got arrested in Germany for marching in a war protest parade. I tried to explain to my fellow enlisted men that officers have a very different oath of office that precluds such activity. Someone should have explained it to JFKerry (he who wishes he were the real Navy hero and the real JFK!) Can you imagine Kennedy begging out early and going home to protest the war? |
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neverforget Vice Admiral
Joined: 18 Jul 2004 Posts: 875
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Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2004 12:25 am Post subject: |
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"Hating George W. Bush with Michael Moore and
Annoying the Media with Viking Phoenix"
I went to your web site, and it doesn't seem to be congruent with the first part of your signature. However, I could be missing the "tongue-in-cheek" or "leg-being-pulled" aspect of your signature. |
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War Dog Captain
Joined: 10 May 2004 Posts: 517 Location: Below Birmingham Alabama
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Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2004 12:30 am Post subject: |
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Welcome aboard kd4ybx! I was at Korat from Dec 71 to Dec 72. I doubt you ever saw me, but I more than likely saw you. I was Security Police K9, and one of those dark shadows out on the perimeter that you might have seen in a quick glimpse! Since I worked from sundown to sunup, most of you fly boys never saw us!
War Woof! _________________ "When people are in trouble, they call the cops.
When cops need help, they call the K-9 unit." |
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kd4ybx Seaman Recruit
Joined: 20 Jul 2004 Posts: 4 Location: central florida
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Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2004 1:35 pm Post subject: |
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SAWADEE WAR DOG : You probably have met me--I worked the trim pad and jet engine test cell out on the end of the runway--you guys came in sometimes to get a cold drink, I worked the same shift 1800- 0600 hrs, anyway great memories of the Happy Home rub-n-scrub, and the last call at the SP hotel down town. BEST TO YA----- |
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War Dog Captain
Joined: 10 May 2004 Posts: 517 Location: Below Birmingham Alabama
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Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2004 12:23 am Post subject: |
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Sawadee kd4ybx Khup, Kun Sabidee Rue Khup?
Yep, I remember going there for a cool drink sometimes. I'm sure that we did meet, and if so, then you met my dog! Cool!
War Woof! _________________ "When people are in trouble, they call the cops.
When cops need help, they call the K-9 unit." |
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84rules Ensign
Joined: 26 Jul 2004 Posts: 53
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Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2004 8:58 pm Post subject: |
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[Faces National Ensign and renders proper salute]
[Faces Officer of the Deck and raises hand to salute]
Request permission to come aboard! I am a thirteen year Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Enlisted in 1984, did my active duty tour and then spent nine years in the Reserves. Received my final discharge in 1997. Final rank: Sergeant.
You can check out my Marine Corps website here:
http://frenchy84.tripod.com/marineindex.html _________________ Frenchy's News and Commentary Blog
84rules' News and Commentary Blog |
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War Dog Captain
Joined: 10 May 2004 Posts: 517 Location: Below Birmingham Alabama
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Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2004 11:54 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome aboard! Batten down the hatches, and full speed ahead!
Friggin War Woof! _________________ "When people are in trouble, they call the cops.
When cops need help, they call the K-9 unit." |
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ThorAThorsonJr Seaman Recruit
Joined: 29 Jul 2004 Posts: 7
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Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2004 3:08 am Post subject: |
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84rules wrote: | [Faces National Ensign and renders proper salute]
[Faces Officer of the Deck and raises hand to salute]
Request permission to come aboard! |
I am a two year veteran of the U.S. Navy, stationed in Norfolk, VA. I served on USS Arctic ( AOE-8 ) from 05/95 to 05/96, and then transferred to Limited-Duty (LIMDU) to Naval Station Norfolk until my medical discharge in 02/97. I am 10% disabled due to Narcolepsy.
Although my time was short, I am a Navy brat. My father retired from the Navy after twenty years in 1981 as a Chief Patternmaker. My Grandfather served in the Navy during the '20s; an uncle who served in the Navy for six years active - twenty years in the Navy Reserves and retired a Commander; another uncle who served twenty-six years and retired as a Chief Lithographers Mate in 1989; and another uncle who served four years in the Navy as well. |
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Ron Seaman Recruit
Joined: 29 Jul 2004 Posts: 6 Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2004 10:04 pm Post subject: |
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This is a great site and I'm glad I found it. I was a Staff Sergent in the Air Force and spent almost two years based at Monkey Mountain, RVN ('67 - '6. For better or worse, I haven't had a lot of contact with Navy vets, or at least not until the last few years. Recently, I've been working actively on behalf of the survivors of USS Liberty. We have set up a discussion board for that single issue only. If anyone is interested in supporting our Navy brothers, you can find it at http://usslibertyinquiry.com/forums .
I look forward to participating in this forum. One suggestion you might want to consider: over on the USS Liberty discussion board, we require everyone to use their real names. You would be amazed at what this does for responsible postings.
Keep up the great work!
Admin note:
Ron...I took the liberty of editing your link so it would work.
Welcome to the forum. _________________ Ron Gotcher
SSgt USAF
Ourside of Da Nang, RVN
Jan, 67 - Nov, 68
http://ussliberty.org
http://usslibertyinquiry.com |
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War Dog Captain
Joined: 10 May 2004 Posts: 517 Location: Below Birmingham Alabama
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Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2004 10:57 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome Home Ron, and thank you for your service! Jump on in and start posting!
Bill Wigginton
USAF 70-74
SGT
Security Police K9
388th SPS K9
Korat RTAFB Jan 71-Jan 72
USN
First Class Petty Officer (Electricians Mate)
79-95
Desert Shield/Storm (Persian Gulf War) Aug 90 - Apr 91
Retired/Disabled _________________ "When people are in trouble, they call the cops.
When cops need help, they call the K-9 unit." |
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Ron Seaman Recruit
Joined: 29 Jul 2004 Posts: 6 Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2004 11:35 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks, Bro' - right back at you. I got over to Korat a few times. We worked with the Thuds and Phantoms that flew out of Korat and Takhli. We also had to recover there once when a typhoon kept us from landing at Da Nang. The people there sure were a lot more friendly than in my neighborhood. _________________ Ron Gotcher
SSgt USAF
Ourside of Da Nang, RVN
Jan, 67 - Nov, 68
http://ussliberty.org
http://usslibertyinquiry.com |
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masterblaster Seaman Recruit
Joined: 29 Jul 2004 Posts: 3 Location: Merritt Island, FL, USA
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Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2004 11:45 pm Post subject: Vets only |
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It's great to read the words of real veterans on this site. I was EOD in Cam Ranh Bay 1971. Only had 28 years in service, but loved being a part of it. Keep up the attack. |
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