A picture of my boys and I, one of them is a new Numismatist, can ya guess which one?

mrpaseo

UPDATE: Sorry about the picture being gone, I removed all my pictures from the internet and this picture was one of them. I received to many bad comments pertaining to pety stuff in the picture.

If you would like to see the picture, drop me a PM and I will share.











There I am on the left, the rest of these guys took a real interest in the Franklin Rings and VEL was kind enough to make one for each of us. The guy up on top has an Uncle that use to collect when he was a child. So he has an unsearched collection at home that he said I could take a look at when we get back out of the desert. He also is interested in getting back into the game (Kind of a side hobby).

There is about five other soldiers around my company that are interested, I'll be trying my hardest to educate them on what we do.

Thanks for looking,
Ray

guitarwes

Be safe out there Sir. I hope that collection holds untold riches. Something else to look forward to comin' home.

Thanks for serving!

wes

TwoSides2aCoin

I guess the guy with the unauthorized Air Force gloves is the new numismatist

Longacre

Maybe I'm getting older, but those guys look like kids. Try to be safe out there and thanks for posting.

Warlord694

It's the guy with his hand in his pocket thumbing his pocket piece.

You guy's be safe over there.

JeremyDie1

Awesome picture!!!! You guys are great! Thanks for serving our country. God bless! My guess is the one on the far right of the picture is the new numismatist.

Shamika

That's a great photo.

TwoSides2aCoin

<< <i>It's the guy with his hand in his pocket thumbing his pocket piece.
. >>



That ain't no pocket piece and it's not called THUMBING... it's RUBBING

Just FYI, unauthorized AirForce gloves are when a soldier has his hands in his pocket. It is unprofessional.

ricko

Great picture... and thank you and your group for your service.... Stay safe - all of you - Cheers, RickO

Goldbully

Awesome photo.....thank you and your "boys" for your service to our country!!

MJPHELAN

It's the guy with the big smile.

Thanks for all you do for our country!

pmac

Thanks for sharing a piece of reality with the rest of us. Just as we are about to have Monday off for veterans day, this photo tells us what the day off is for. Let's all remember "our" soldiers who are now putting their lives on the line so that you and I can collect coins, speculate on gold, or whatever else that we enjoy here in the United States. Ray, don't stop any bullets or shrapnel while you're there. Give our thanks to all the others in the photo and keep posting so that we all can remember those that serve.
Thanks, Paul

mrpaseo

Thanks everyone for the kind comments.

Ray

Numis

Thank you Ray. When people complain about the attitude of young Americans one need only show this picture as an example of the bravery and dedication of our new generation.

Coin Finder

Is that Denzel Washington?

You boys need anything?

Thanks for serving.

Tbig

Type2

<< <i>It's the guy with the big smile.

Thanks for all you do for our country! >>

That is my pick too and it's becuse he just got a 70 @ P.C.G.S

Mesquite

Here - one for each of you.

mhammerman

unauthorized Air Force gloves

Nice one!

mrpaseo

<< <i>Is that Denzel Washington?

You boys need anything?

Thanks for serving.

Tbig >>



This is a long one (15 months), for some of these guys this is their first time over here. Right now we are actively trying to locate supporters that will write or send a care package or two every now and then. I have a support site in my signature block to those that are interested in supporting us. Please do not feel pressured, the Army does take care of us in way of food, clothing and shelter so we have the basics. It is always good to hear from home so if you want to just send a letter of support, an e-mail, or a package we all appriciate support from home.

Thanks for asking,
Ray

TwoSides2aCoin

Hey Sarge,
A couple years ago, I sent a video to you via someone here. I don't know if it ever made it, but it is was through my brother. It is a nice song and was written by a few guys (Steven Curtis Chapman being one of them). It played on CMT during one season.... but

Merry Christmas Doll is not just for the men who won't be home with their kids, but all military personnel who serve.

Check it out.

Peace !


Joe

mrpaseo

Great now you have me tearing up like a big freaking baby... I'll miss two Christmas' this time, I will not be home until January 2009...

Yes, that says 2009

TwoSides2aCoin

The world is a better place because of you, man !!! Chin up. Chest out.

KUCH

I carry a liberty half everyday, for you men. Liberty comes at a great price and we are forever grateful.

pharmer

Great picture, Ray, thanks. I'm so proud of you all, you've made the USA look good in the world again. Stay safe.

messydesk

Great picture! Thanks for serving to you and everyone else serving alongside you. Keep up the good work and stay safe!

droopyd

when i was a kid we put care packages together for troops serving in vietnam (this was in 66-67) -- as i recall the biggest request was for good quality socks!

pmac

Just wanted to bring this thread back up to the top for the afternoon folks to share.

itsnotjustme

Your CPT appears to be having far too much fun!

Stay safe.

TwoKopeiki

Great bunch o' kids there, keep up the good work.

Omega

Thanks guys. Stay safe and God Bless!

mrpaseo

Thanks everyone, your words alone are enough to keep a soldier going.

Respectfully,
Ray

BRdude

Great pic Ray, you fellas stay safe out thee, we're always thinking about you.

BLcoinnut

I am probably twice your age and I cant imagine myself doing what you guys are doing.
You are truly the "greatest generation"in my life time.
Thanks for serving your country and keeping America free!
Be safe.

Goldbully

<< <i>I am probably twice your age and I cant imagine myself doing what you guys are doing.
You are truly the "greatest generation"in my life time.
Thanks for serving your country and keeping America free!
Be safe. >>

pharmer

The duds they give you guys these days look pretty cool. I wonder if those boots are as comfortable as they look, Ray?

The thing I look forward to is when all those folks are back in the US and running the country in the future. Future looks bright.

CarlWohlforth

It is good to see a photo of you and the boys, thanks for posting it. I don't know who is the new numismatist but if I'm allowed to guess I'll guess it is the guy with the big grin.

garsmith

Thanks to each and everyone of you serving today!

BECOKA

Wow, that photo kinda brings things to reality over here. Hope you get everyone collecting and thanks for posting.

mrpaseo

<< <i>The duds they give you guys these days look pretty cool. I wonder if those boots are as comfortable as they look, Ray?

The thing I look forward to is when all those folks are back in the US and running the country in the future. Future looks bright. >>



The boots I am wearing are aftermarket (Not issued by the government) I pulled the heal cups out so they are as comfortable as sneakers. I wish there were a little more padding in the sole boot, but I am not complaining. As for the Government Issue, they are all right; I actually wore a version of these (Though Black and or Green) for years. They are much like the jungle boots of yesteryear.

Thanks for the question,
Ray

mrpaseo

<< <i>It is good to see a photo of you and the boys, thanks for posting it. I don't know who is the new numismatist but if I'm allowed to guess I'll guess it is the guy with the big grin. >>





As for the new numismatist, it's the guy in the middle on the top. He had an Uncle back in the days that collected and he would sit down with and learn a little. My collection has sparked his interest again and he is looking forward to getting back into the fun. The rest of my crew listen to my stories with interest but are really clueless with the whole thing so I'm going to try to educate them all while we are here.

Thanks for posting,
Ray

Texast

Ray I pray for you and all our Son's and Daughter's who have chosen to serve our Country. Maybe someone that knows Daniel Carr well can get him to design a "Combat Numistmatist" Token for the collectors over there. That could be a very unique item with only one way to earn it. It would be interesting if PCGS would encapsulate them for the Soldiers, maybe someone that knows Mr. Guth or Mr. Hall could drop a hint to them and work out a deal.

Keep Safe Ray, and if you happen to get by Camp Ramadi give a hollar to my Son. There down to just three working phones for the whole base to call the outside world, so Email is all I have now to talk to him (it's a shame the military is limiting phone access now, but that's another story altogether.)

Tex

Baley

Too late to see the picture I guess but thanks for your service.