Here's another one with no clue. IMO, what started out as a positive thread, is now, why I don't post much on this forum.
Have a good life.
My service to this country is not a joke to me. I lost friends of mine during Desert Storm, and during collisions at sea, it's not all about you ground pounders, for real! llafoe started it and you continued on with it.
Here's another one with no clue. IMO, what started out as a positive thread, is now, why I don't post much on this forum.
Have a good life.
My service to this country is not a joke to me. I lost friends of mine during Desert Storm, and during collisions at sea, it's not all about you ground pounders, for real! llafoe started it and you continued on with it.
Nice Job. >>
I was on the BUNKER HILL while you were aboard the Super Sara... relax brother, I'm not a ground pounder, I went through all the same initiations (hazing) as you!
Hey brother neither Larry or I am taking anything away from any vet, we are all in the same boat, pardon the pun, but I have lost lots and lots of friends too and I know even they are looking down laughing at Larry's thread. I take this very seriously as does Larry, but just like bullets and bombs having a sense of humor is just as important if not more. I still have bullets and shrapnel in my body and know what this day is about, but I also know one branch like to kids others as I go back and forth with Larry all the time. I have spent the day honoring those that have fallen in air, land and sea, but I also have spent the day talking to and enjoying the company of all the great board members here.
<< <i>"Contractors" are mercenaries, nothing more.
I don't think you have a clue what the hell you are talking about, but even so, then our Commander in Chief is the biggest employer of mercenaries in the free world. Funny, during the battle of Najef when I was down to my last rounds I remember looking to my right at a Stf. Srgt and to me left at a Lance Cpl. one on a M-4 and one on a M-249 and thinking what a pleasure it was fighting to the end with 3/1 kilo. Lucky be a lady, or a little bird that rolled into restricted air space and dropped 6 cases of 5.56, a few AT-4's and a box or two of MRE's and water. We stayed on that roof top for 6 days and fought wave and wave of Mehdi Army, 13 on 2000 and I sit here to type this. We all fought wounded back to back, brother with brother. >>
<< <i>Hey brother neither Larry or I am taking anything away from any vet, we are all in the same boat, pardon the pun, but I have lost lots and lots of friends too and I know even they are looking down laughing at Larry's thread. I take this very seriously as does Larry, but just like bullets and bombs having a sense of humor is just as important if not more. I still have bullets and shrapnel in my body and know what this day is about, but I also know one branch like to kids others as I go back and forth with Larry all the time. I have spent the day honoring those that have fallen in air, land and sea, but I also have spent the day talking to and enjoying the company of all the great board members here.
Jeff >>
That's cool Jeff. I appreciate your explanation. My thoughts on your meaning of this thead was to honor those before us. I don't think you can speak for "Larry". As a man, we all have to be accountable for our own actions, even on this fine chat board.
Thanks again, brothers in arms.
I have traveled all over the world and there is no better country than our United States!
<< <i>Hey brother neither Larry or I am taking anything away from any vet, we are all in the same boat, pardon the pun, but I have lost lots and lots of friends too and I know even they are looking down laughing at Larry's thread. I take this very seriously as does Larry, but just like bullets and bombs having a sense of humor is just as important if not more. I still have bullets and shrapnel in my body and know what this day is about, but I also know one branch like to kids others as I go back and forth with Larry all the time. I have spent the day honoring those that have fallen in air, land and sea, but I also have spent the day talking to and enjoying the company of all the great board members here.
Jeff >>
That's cool Jeff. I appreciate your explanation. My thoughts on your meaning of this thead was to honor those before us. I don't think you can speak for "Larry". As a man, we all have to be accountable for our own actions, even on this fine chat board.
Thanks again, brothers in arms.
I have traveled all over the world and there is no better country than our United States! >>
Jeff wasn't kidding when he said we go back and forth all the time - we speak dozens of times a day. Jeff and I both enjoy our humor (as a combat vet, you should enjoy it too?)... I left 3,000+ combat missions 6 months ago and will begin another 3,000+ combat missions in 3 months (yes, all on the ground). When I'm on the ground, I'm a member of the Mess; when I'm aboard a ship, I'm a member of the Mess. The only difference between the ship and the ground is there aren't VBIEDS, suicide bombers, IEDS, RPGs, rockets, and small arms flying into your berthing every day. I may work with SEALs, but I'm still a black shoe (I know you wore brown). I'm always accountable for my own actions... and my actions tend to keep people alive in the AOR. I work with all the Services and most of the acronyms. We joke while we're alive so others can joke about us when we're dead. I've never met a vet that didn't feel like they were part of my family when I first met them... and I hope I never do! If my brother Jeff wants to speak for me ("Larry"), he can speak away!
Great thread - thank you for all your service! Two brothers, Army (one a full bird Colonel now), brother in law, West Point grad, sister in law, Naval academy grad, dad, Air Force, father in law Army.
Was turned down for military service in 1969 but I want to thank each and every one of you that served our country. Thanks to you all we have the freedom to come on this Forum and talk of matters like this thread.
Ron
Collect for the love of the hobby, the beauty of the coins, and enjoy the ride.
Maybe this link will work or maybe not. Served with the Mobile Riverrine Force in the Mekong Delta while with the 9th Division during the 1st time over there. Later spent 15 months in DaNang as a support person. Went back as a civilian and spent 6 months in Cam Ran Bay when the USA was shipping equipment out of Viet Nam. My mother really thought I was a Nut case for going there 3 times. Link follows.
I might as well , i don't usually as it seems so long ago. USN 77-82 , enlisted at the US Embassy London , bootcamped Orlando , schooled Gt Lakes B.E&E and off to the fleet with me. I had a great time
USAF Staff Sgt. Weapons Loader, back in the late 60's into early 70's
Proud to have served during the Vietnam conflict and to have been able to go from A-26 Counter Invaders (propeller driven bombers) to F-105 Thunder Chiefs/F-4 Phantom jets.
My hat is off and over my heart to those who left one day, never to return.
Comments
<< <i>Thanks Larry
You forgot "100"!
<< <i>There goes this thread. Nice Job.
Really, geez you coast guard guys are tough!
Thanks Larry
Here's another one with no clue. IMO, what started out as a positive thread, is now, why I don't post much on this forum.
Have a good life.
My service to this country is not a joke to me. I lost friends of mine during Desert Storm, and during collisions at sea, it's not all about you ground pounders, for real!
llafoe started it and you continued on with it.
Nice Job.
<< <i>
<< <i>There goes this thread. Nice Job.
Really, geez you coast guard guys are tough!
Thanks Larry
Here's another one with no clue. IMO, what started out as a positive thread, is now, why I don't post much on this forum.
Have a good life.
My service to this country is not a joke to me. I lost friends of mine during Desert Storm, and during collisions at sea, it's not all about you ground pounders, for real!
llafoe started it and you continued on with it.
Nice Job.
I was on the BUNKER HILL while you were aboard the Super Sara... relax brother, I'm not a ground pounder, I went through all the same initiations (hazing) as you!
Jeff
<< <i>"Contractors" are mercenaries, nothing more.
I don't think you have a clue what the hell you are talking about, but even so, then our Commander in Chief is the biggest employer of mercenaries in the free world. Funny, during the battle of Najef when I was down to my last rounds I remember looking to my right at a Stf. Srgt and to me left at a Lance Cpl. one on a M-4 and one on a M-249 and thinking what a pleasure it was fighting to the end with 3/1 kilo. Lucky be a lady, or a little bird that rolled into restricted air space and dropped 6 cases of 5.56, a few AT-4's and a box or two of MRE's and water. We stayed on that roof top for 6 days and fought wave and wave of Mehdi Army, 13 on 2000 and I sit here to type this. We all fought wounded back to back, brother with brother. >>
Great personal account! You got the "lucky dog."
<< <i>Hey brother neither Larry or I am taking anything away from any vet, we are all in the same boat, pardon the pun, but I have lost lots and lots of friends too and I know even they are looking down laughing at Larry's thread. I take this very seriously as does Larry, but just like bullets and bombs having a sense of humor is just as important if not more. I still have bullets and shrapnel in my body and know what this day is about, but I also know one branch like to kids others as I go back and forth with Larry all the time. I have spent the day honoring those that have fallen in air, land and sea, but I also have spent the day talking to and enjoying the company of all the great board members here.
Jeff >>
That's cool Jeff. I appreciate your explanation. My thoughts on your meaning of this thead was to honor those before us. I don't think you can speak for "Larry". As a man, we all have to be accountable for our own actions, even on this fine chat board.
Thanks again, brothers in arms.
I have traveled all over the world and there is no better country than our United States!
<< <i>
<< <i>Hey brother neither Larry or I am taking anything away from any vet, we are all in the same boat, pardon the pun, but I have lost lots and lots of friends too and I know even they are looking down laughing at Larry's thread. I take this very seriously as does Larry, but just like bullets and bombs having a sense of humor is just as important if not more. I still have bullets and shrapnel in my body and know what this day is about, but I also know one branch like to kids others as I go back and forth with Larry all the time. I have spent the day honoring those that have fallen in air, land and sea, but I also have spent the day talking to and enjoying the company of all the great board members here.
Jeff >>
That's cool Jeff. I appreciate your explanation. My thoughts on your meaning of this thead was to honor those before us. I don't think you can speak for "Larry". As a man, we all have to be accountable for our own actions, even on this fine chat board.
Thanks again, brothers in arms.
I have traveled all over the world and there is no better country than our United States! >>
Jeff wasn't kidding when he said we go back and forth all the time - we speak dozens of times a day. Jeff and I both enjoy our humor (as a combat vet, you should enjoy it too?)... I left 3,000+ combat missions 6 months ago and will begin another 3,000+ combat missions in 3 months (yes, all on the ground). When I'm on the ground, I'm a member of the Mess; when I'm aboard a ship, I'm a member of the Mess. The only difference between the ship and the ground is there aren't VBIEDS, suicide bombers, IEDS, RPGs, rockets, and small arms flying into your berthing every day. I may work with SEALs, but I'm still a black shoe (I know you wore brown). I'm always accountable for my own actions... and my actions tend to keep people alive in the AOR. I work with all the Services and most of the acronyms. We joke while we're alive so others can joke about us when we're dead. I've never met a vet that didn't feel like they were part of my family when I first met them... and I hope I never do! If my brother Jeff wants to speak for me ("Larry"), he can speak away!
roadrunner
USN '77-'87
Thank you for asking, and my thanks to all who served, too.
Two brothers, Army (one a full bird Colonel now), brother in law, West Point grad, sister in law, Naval academy grad, dad, Air Force, father in law Army.
Ron
Kids and Cows = No booby traps (IED's).
AB
VF 11 Red Ripper Plane Captain
Check out the RED RIPPERS
Herb
Dan
Franklins
<< <i>rons Thank you for you sacrifice and your memorial to your comrades >>
I would go to war with this man! Thanks again Rons, you are one heck of a man!
Mobile Riverine Force
Ken
Thank you all for your service. Here's a friend of mine that gave the ultimate sacrifice in '09. Death Angels.
Too many positive BST transactions with too many members to list.
services, for Darnell Army Hospital in Kaleen Texas 1961 - 1964.
Camelot
Proud to have served during the Vietnam conflict and to have been able to go from A-26 Counter Invaders (propeller driven bombers) to F-105 Thunder Chiefs/F-4 Phantom jets.
My hat is off and over my heart to those who left one day, never to return.
"Keep your malarkey filter in good operating order" -Walter Breen
http://www.virtualwall.org/iStates.htm
<< <i>Late check in by 1st Lt Bear. My last post was company commander and director of support
services, for Darnell Army Hospital in Kaleen Texas 1961 - 1964. >>
It's Killeen Texas, Bear. Thanks for serving in our great state!