82nd Airborne Division, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), 25th Infantry Division, special assignments stateside, in Europe and Africa...two wars, several other hostile fire zones, 31 countries, two foreign languages, a master's degree, good times, bad times...I had a great career and really feel blessed and proud.
I was just on the cusp...got my draft number in Nov. 1972 while a freshman in college. They ended the draft about 6 months later. I'd have gotten straight As had they not!
Cheers to those who served. I wasn't much of a willing military candidate back then but these days I'd have upped myself after 9/11 if I was of age. It's a noble cause.
I was just on the cusp...got my draft number in Nov. 1972 while a freshman in college. They ended the draft about 6 months later. I'd have gotten straight As had they not!
Cheers to those who served. I wasn't much of a willing military candidate back then but these days I'd have upped myself after 9/11 if I was of age. It's a noble cause. >>
<< <i>United States Air Force Ssgt. Weapons Loader, A-26 Counter Invader, A1-E Sky Raider or SPAD, A-37 Dragonfly, F-105 Thunder Chief, F-4 Phantom
(Note: the reciprocal, propeller driven aircraft, A-26 & A1-E ought to be a clue as to when I was enlisted for 4 years and 2 months) >>
The SPAD was a super aircraft! The 105 was nicknamed the Thud... For the sound it made when it augured in....
1966 +/-
I used to be somebody, now I'm just a coin collector. Recipient of the coveted "You Suck" award, April 2009 for cherrypicking a 1833 CBHD LM-5, and April 2022 for a 1835 LM-12, and again in Aug 2012 for picking off a 1952 FS-902.
U.S. Coast Guard, E-7, Chief Quartermaster (QMC) (navigator), active duty from 05 January 1981 - retired 01 July 2001, took a two-year sabbatical and was re-hired as a civilian Search and Rescue controller in New Orleans. Where I am at this moment, sitting at work waiting for someone to get in trouble.
***EDIT*** I KNOW I'm not the only "MudDuck" here!!, I've seen a few others
Almost forgot.. Hats off and salutes to the Son Tay Raiders whose motto was KITDFOBS, for they tried to rescue my best friend Col. Robert F. Waggoner (USAF Ret). "Wags" was a PKIA after a shoot down over Hanoi 12 Sep 1966. 3 years later he was listed POW. Returned with honor, Mar 1973. 6.5 years af torture and Hell.
I used to be somebody, now I'm just a coin collector. Recipient of the coveted "You Suck" award, April 2009 for cherrypicking a 1833 CBHD LM-5, and April 2022 for a 1835 LM-12, and again in Aug 2012 for picking off a 1952 FS-902.
US Army Vet 1980-2008 - 3 tours in Iraq - just retired after 28+ years - will miss the people more then the job - GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!! and the soldiers and families who gave the most!!!!!
currently putting together a EF/AU/BU 18th & 19th Century Type Set; and CC Morgan Set
just completed 3d tour to Iraq and retired after 28+ years in the US Army
Air Force (SAC) Spent 3 years with the 7th ADIV in England at RAF Lakenheath and RAF Greenham Common. I live in the Marine Corps town of Oceanside, CA.
WoodenJefferson........The A-26 was built by Douglas Aircraft and used by the Air National Guard after WWll. The Air Force grabbed them from the Guard in 1950-51 for use in Korea. For all I know they were still using them in Viet Nam.
AKA kokimoki the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed Join the NRA and protect YOUR right to keep and bear arms To protest against all hunting of game is a sign of softness of head, not soundness of heart. Theodore Roosevelt [L]http://www.ourfallensoldier.com/ThompsonMichaelE_MemorialPage.html[L]
8 yrs service, enlisted.. made E-5 and later commissioned.. lost too many friends to the war, the real heroes. Served in southeast asia, europe and that delightful garden diego garcia. Tough times, I suspect I am the only person who knew someone killed at Kent State and someone shot at Bloody Sunday in Ireland. Many memories from late 60s early 70s, surpressing the bad ones, savoring the good ones.
Retired United States Mint guy, now working on an Everyman Type Set.
Edited: drafted and sent to Germany during the Vietnam conflict! Got blown up in a tank explosion during training. Blew my ears out and damaged my hearing, so they booted me! Never even took a shot at any commie red gook. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
bob
Registry: CC lowballs (boblindstrom), bobinvegas1989@yahoo.com
Free to the first five Vets, who have already responded to this thread. The first 5 to send me a PM with their address will receive this token of gratitude. To all Vets, I thank you for my freedom. God Bless you all. Sincerely, Merpeace
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82nd Airborne Division, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), 25th Infantry Division, special assignments stateside, in Europe and Africa...two wars, several other hostile fire zones, 31 countries, two foreign languages, a master's degree, good times, bad times...I had a great career and really feel blessed and proud.
Alaska, Panama and Japan - wonderful trip
I was just on the cusp...got my draft number in Nov. 1972 while a freshman in college. They ended the draft about 6 months later. I'd have gotten straight As had they not!
Cheers to those who served. I wasn't much of a willing military candidate back then but these days I'd have upped myself after 9/11 if I was of age. It's a noble cause.
<< <i>Very impressive!
I was just on the cusp...got my draft number in Nov. 1972 while a freshman in college. They ended the draft about 6 months later. I'd have gotten straight As had they not!
Cheers to those who served. I wasn't much of a willing military candidate back then but these days I'd have upped myself after 9/11 if I was of age. It's a noble cause.
Man, you ARE old! thats that year I was born!
now a Navy Dad ... my son is at NNPTC - see picture below ... USN 2007- currently MM3 (E4)
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
JJ
<< <i>United States Air Force Ssgt. Weapons Loader, A-26 Counter Invader, A1-E Sky
Raider or SPAD, A-37 Dragonfly, F-105 Thunder Chief, F-4 Phantom
(Note: the reciprocal, propeller driven aircraft, A-26 & A1-E ought to be a clue as to when I was enlisted for 4 years and 2 months) >>
The SPAD was a super aircraft! The 105 was nicknamed the Thud... For the sound it made when it augured in....
1966 +/-
Recipient of the coveted "You Suck" award, April 2009 for cherrypicking a 1833 CBHD LM-5, and April 2022 for a 1835 LM-12, and again in Aug 2012 for picking off a 1952 FS-902.
E-8,11-B
I loved Fort Polk
***EDIT*** I KNOW I'm not the only "MudDuck" here!!, I've seen a few others
**WINNER**Lordmarcovan's "2008 Most Righteous Giver-Away of Good Loot Award"
Hats off and salutes to the Son Tay Raiders whose motto was KITDFOBS, for they tried to rescue my best friend Col. Robert F. Waggoner (USAF Ret). "Wags" was a PKIA after a shoot down over Hanoi 12 Sep 1966. 3 years later he was listed POW. Returned with honor, Mar 1973. 6.5 years af torture and Hell.
Recipient of the coveted "You Suck" award, April 2009 for cherrypicking a 1833 CBHD LM-5, and April 2022 for a 1835 LM-12, and again in Aug 2012 for picking off a 1952 FS-902.
'01-'05
Left active duty as a 1stLt, but have since been promoted to Captain in the inactive reserves.
just completed 3d tour to Iraq and retired after 28+ years in the US Army
<< <i>USMC, 1st Battalion 7th Marines
'01-'05
Left active duty as a 1stLt, but have since been promoted to Captain in the inactive reserves. >>
congrats on your promo and thank you for our service!!
just completed 3d tour to Iraq and retired after 28+ years in the US Army
ICBM Launch Crew
508th Strategic Missile Squadron
Whiteman AFB, MO
Check out the Southern Gold Society
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MK 53- 114 FIRE CONTROL COMPUTER TECH
ASROC MISSLE LAUNCHER
MK 44 TORPEDO
MK 46 TORPEDO
MK 32 NUCLEAR DEPTH CHARGE
WoodenJefferson........The A-26 was built by Douglas Aircraft and used by the Air National Guard after WWll. The Air Force grabbed them from the Guard in 1950-51 for use in Korea. For all I know they were still using them in Viet Nam.
the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed
Join the NRA and protect YOUR right to keep and bear arms
To protest against all hunting of game is a sign of softness of head, not soundness of heart. Theodore Roosevelt
[L]http://www.ourfallensoldier.com/ThompsonMichaelE_MemorialPage.html[L]
Ray
MGySgt USMC(ret)
1979-2003
Aviation Radar Technician
Communications & Electronics Chief
Ooh Rah!
edited to add: Thanks to all you veterans for your service to our country!
Cartwheel's Showcase Coins
my hotels
Ryan
Army 1976-1994 Total = 22years two months and change
Retired as a First Sergeant (1SG) - declined Sergeant Major Academy
<< <i>U.S. Army 82-04
E-8,11-B
I loved Fort Polk
I understand that Fort Polk is a pretty nice place now. In the 60's it was the "Arm Pit" of the world.
Ken
Drafted 70-72 Spec5 Germany
Army Reserve
73-93 Capt Boston
Ready to receive retirement pay next July.
World Collection
British Collection
German States Collection
Successful BSTs with: Grote15, MadMarty, Segoja,cucamongacoin,metalsman.
And proud of it!!!!
US Army Civilian 2004-
during training. Blew my ears out and damaged my hearing, so they booted me! Never even took
a shot at any commie red gook. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
bob
U.S. Navy
A long time ago!!
~
"America suffers today from too much pluribus and not enough unum.".....Arthur Schlesinger Jr.
Special Forces
Ft Bragg, N. C.
Anniston AL
Huntsville AL
Leesville LA
Kitzingen W. Germany
Sincerely,
Merpeace