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USAF Langley AFB, Hampton, Virginia. 1965 - 1969
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USAF Langley AFB, Hampton, Virginia. 1965 - 1969
My Dad US Navy 1941-1946 Medic I am sad that I did not include him in
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One Trick wish I had a pic in the computer to download
Glad you did for your Dad! I am damn proud of him and all that served in World
War 2!!! Korean War,Vietnam War<love the veterans who were not welcomed home> World War 1,The Civil War,The Revoluntary War ! That includes our nation with millions upon millions serving in every capacity
on the homefront. Women,Men,All races,religions,young and old being a part of the War
in every capacity! They all lived it on a daily basis! Rationing,bonds,blackouts etal
When we go to war that is the way it should be IMHO. Life should not be the same!!!!!
We also did some things I am not proud of The encampment of the Japanese Americans, Predjudice,racism,segregation at home and in our military was shameful! These Americans still served their country with incredible honor in the military and at home<Incredible that these special Americans,stood up to fight for people to be free,while they did not pocess so much of that!> Remarkable! American Indians providing a code that was never broken! Study your history,watch the incredible programs,movies,read all there is! Talk to those who are still alive.Go to memorials that exhist! Do Not Forget!
Please honor all of them,dead now or still alive!
Those that are still serving,have returned home,many physically and emotionally damaged! They need our help and have more than earned it!
Get involved! GOD BLESS AMERICA and ALL THAT HAVE SERVED INCLUDING THE FAMILIES
IRA
When we go to war that is the way it should be IMHO. Life should not be the same!
There is so much to say Iran,Afghanistan whatever your feelings are about certain conflicts Love those who served Amen God Bless
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One Trick wish I had a pic in the computer to downloadGlad you did for your Dad! I am damn proud of him and all that served in World
War 2!!! Korean War,Vietnam War<love the veterans who were not welcomed home> World War 1,The Civil War,The Revoluntary War ! That includes our nation with millions upon millions serving in every capacity
on the homefront. Women,Men,All races,religions,young and old being a part of the War
in every capacity! They all lived it on a daily basis! Rationing,bonds,blackouts etal
When we go to war that is the way it should be IMHO. Life should not be the same!!!!!
We also did some things I am not proud of The encampment of the Japanese Americans, Predjudice,racism,segregation at home and in our military was shameful! These Americans still served their country with incredible honor in the military and at home<Incredible that these special Americans,stood up to fight for people to be free,while they did not pocess so much of that!> Remarkable! American Indians providing a code that was never broken! Study your history,watch the incredible programs,movies,read all there is! Talk to those who are still alive.Go to memorials that exhist! Do Not Forget!
Please honor all of them,dead now or still alive!
Those that are still serving,have returned home,many physically and emotionally damaged! They need our help and have more than earned it!
Get involved! GOD BLESS AMERICA and ALL THAT HAVE SERVED INCLUDING THE FAMILIES
IRA
When we go to war that is the way it should be IMHO. Life should not be the same!
There is so much to say Iran,Afghanistan whatever your feelings are about certain conflicts Love those who served Amen God Bless
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So Lt. Jeff Woodson died along with the rest of Torpedo Squadron 8 in the tide-turning Battle of Midway.. Bravo Zulu, Lt. Woodson and all those brave Americans who lost their lives in that great battle.
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Don't know if I should feel a bit silly posting this 12 days later, but I just paged through this thread and wanted to "like" Wonkster's service and post my similar experience.
Army Security Agency, Sept 1967- Jan 1972
Defense Language Institute in Monterey 1968
Det K (Rimbach/Hoherbogen) , USASA Field Station Herzogenaurach 1969-1972
I was TDY at FS Berlin in October 1970 during Warsaw Pact's Waffenbrüderschaft.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
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I'm now stationed on a ship in Guam...in January it will be 31 years...still having a good time
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I served in the US Marine Corps from March 1967 to January 1, 1991. Heck of a ride.
The most memorable experience I had, was, after serving in Viet Nam for 2 years, I came home to Treasure Island in San Francisco, CA. They gave us a new dress uniform because everything I had was rotten and molded. I was proud of my service wearing this uniform with pride. Three of us decided to go out for our first dinner in the US and took a cab to Ernies in San Francisco. As soon as we got out of the cab we were surrounded by young men and women who shouted and screamed at us. They threw drinks at us and soiled our uniforms. They called us baby killers and murderers. They spit on us. We had no idea what was going on and what started this overt attack and expression of hate. We got another cab and returned to the little base and had dinner in the mess hall. I did not get that first non-military meal until I returned home five days later. I guess that I will never forget that, ever.
Over the years, I have seen and learned, (MY OPINION), is that there is a large, and, I mean large, segment of our society, that despises the military and considers it a necessary evil. That, the military is only here to protect those who despise it and don't want to serve anyway.
I really do not want to be thanked for my service. I did it because it was the right thing for me to do.
The most memorable experience I had, was, after serving in Viet Nam for 2 years, I came home to Treasure Island in San Francisco, CA. They gave us a new dress uniform because everything I had was rotten and molded. I was proud of my service wearing this uniform with pride. Three of us decided to go out for our first dinner in the US and took a cab to Ernies in San Francisco. As soon as we got out of the cab we were surrounded by young men and women who shouted and screamed at us. They threw drinks at us and soiled our uniforms. They called us baby killers and murderers. They spit on us. We had no idea what was going on and what started this overt attack and expression of hate. We got another cab and returned to the little base and had dinner in the mess hall. I did not get that first non-military meal until I returned home five days later. I guess that I will never forget that, ever.
Over the years, I have seen and learned, (MY OPINION), is that there is a large, and, I mean large, segment of our society, that despises the military and considers it a necessary evil. That, the military is only here to protect those who despise it and don't want to serve anyway.
I really do not want to be thanked for my service. I did it because it was the right thing for me to do.
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Thank you, my brother was in during the same period--New Guinea and the Phillipines--God bless you and your Dad. I think of him every day.
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US Army Signal Corps, Panama Canal Zone 1959-62
US Army Reserves 1962-1985
US Navy Reserves 1985-2000
Retired since 2000
I would like to honor my Great Great Grandfather, Martin Dill, 5th Michigan Cavalry. Died at the battle of Trevillian Station, VA June 1864, and my cousin Eugene Soper, 3rd Infantry Division. Died at Anzio, Italy March 1944.
All gave some, some gave all.
US Army Reserves 1962-1985
US Navy Reserves 1985-2000
Retired since 2000
I would like to honor my Great Great Grandfather, Martin Dill, 5th Michigan Cavalry. Died at the battle of Trevillian Station, VA June 1864, and my cousin Eugene Soper, 3rd Infantry Division. Died at Anzio, Italy March 1944.
All gave some, some gave all.
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