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Robert Cross · 14 February 2015, 11:53 PM

VMGR 152 KC-130 Okinawa-Da Nang 1967-1968 SE Asia War Games, 2nd Place, don't blame us. Service connected...Agent Orange.

Manofsteelpt · 15 February 2015, 12:06 AM

I'm not a combat vet, but I spent 6 years active duty in the Army. 2nd ID at Camp Stanley, Korea. Big Red One at Ft Riley Kansas, and then finished in the 3rd ID at Ft Stewart Ga.

HL65 · 15 February 2015, 12:16 AM

Not a combat vet either but was in 4th LAV Recon Btn at Camp Pendleton Cpl USMC.

daveathall · 15 February 2015, 12:46 AM

I have just finished (Jan 18th) after over 42 years in the British army, the majority of that being infantry, over 5 years of active service during that time.

Robert Cross · 15 February 2015, 01:04 AM

Thanks for posting...

Bob

hsfrank · 15 February 2015, 01:06 AM

I was in Vietnam in 1965. As a MP officer I never saw combat ,however my best friend and another MP were killed during an assault on Saigon in 1966. I was in the army for two years stationed at Fort Dix, Camp Drum and then Saigon.

b06tmm · 15 February 2015, 01:53 AM

No combat here either, but was on station in the Indian Ocean for almost 4 months during the Iranian hostage crisis.

Attack Squadron 145, USS Ranger, 1977 ~ 1981.

linesiders · 15 February 2015, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Cross

1967-1968 SE Asia War Games, 2nd Place, don't blame us.

Very sobering read: Dereliction of Duty, by McMasters. It is to weep.

Just a DOD Brat

Robert Cross · 15 February 2015, 02:48 AM

What goes around......

How some things change very little....I found this note in the breast pocket of my Dad's Dress Uniform as I was getting it ready for his Funeral. WWII Mustang.

RIP

Bob

subtona · 15 February 2015, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Cross

What goes around......

How some things change very little....I found this note in the breast pocket of my Dad's Dress Uniform as I was getting it ready for his Funeral. WWII Mustang.

RIP

Bob

thanks for sharing both

GradyPhilpott · 15 February 2015, 03:19 AM

Short Version:

USMC, '67-'71;RVN '68-'69, K/4/13, W/1/13, WIA 2/23/69; 0811.

Robert Cross · 15 February 2015, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Usmc, '67-'71; rvn '68-'69, k/4/13, w/1/13, wia 2/23/69; 0811.

Grady......Artillery?

Bob

linesiders · 15 February 2015, 03:21 AM

Sadly too as while history does not repeat, it certainly rhymes and what is old becomes new again as the lesson of history is relearned.

GradyPhilpott · 15 February 2015, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Cross

Grady......Artillery?

Bob

K/4/13, 155mm How. (M109SP)

W/1/13, 4.2in. Mor. (Baseplate)

HL65 · 15 February 2015, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Cross

What goes around......

How some things change very little....I found this note in the breast pocket of my Dad's Dress Uniform as I was getting it ready for his Funeral. WWII Mustang.

RIP

Bob

Very sobering

dddrees · 15 February 2015, 11:25 AM

20 years Ret Army.

I was extremely fortunate no combat and I retired in 99.

BLACKHORSE 6 · 15 February 2015, 01:54 PM

2004 graduate of the USMA at West Point.

Served 8 years as an Armor officer. First assigned as a Tank PLT LDR in 4ID and spent a year dodging IEDs (not always successfully) in Baghdad.

Transferred to the 101st ABN where I did two tours in Afghanistan. Commanded a CAV Troop along the Afghan/Pakistan boarder in Kunar, where almost half of the Troop was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action. Damn proud of those guys.

Robert Cross · 15 February 2015, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLACKHORSE 6

2004 graduate of the USMA at West Point.

Served 8 years as an Armor officer. First assigned as a Tank PLT LDR in 4ID and spent a year dodging IEDs (not always successfully) in Baghdad.

Transferred to the 101st ABN where I did two tours in Afghanistan. Commanded a CAV Troop along the Afghan/Pakistan boarder in Kunar, where almost half of the Troop was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action. Damn proud of those guys.

Damn proud of you sir.

Bob

BLACKHORSE 6 · 15 February 2015, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by linesiders

Very sobering read: Dereliction of Duty, by McMasters. It is to weep.

Just a DOD Brat

It is a good book. McMaster is a great guy who went on to command the 3ACR in Iraq. I doubt he won any friends at the Pentagon by writing that book.

chieftd · 15 February 2015, 05:04 PM

I served nearly 28 years in the Air Force from Aug 1977- Feb 2005. I flew for 20 years on C-141 Starlifter aircraft. I have never been shot at, but did transit some very hot areas during my time as a crew member. I visited 65 countries along the way and logged 4100 flight hours as a loadmaster. I retired as a CMSgt (E-9).

Aloha, Tim

scott k · 16 February 2015, 05:39 AM

I was with the 1st Infantry Div, as well as the 25 th Infantry Div. 11 B. Combat Infantry.
VietNam. Oct 31, 1969 to Dec 3 1970. I had to wait 3 1/2 months to turn 21 after I got home.

GradyPhilpott · 16 February 2015, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by scott k

I had to wait 3 1/2 months to turn 21 after I got home.

I had to wait 16 months.

Dr.Brian · 16 February 2015, 08:58 AM

I was Active Duty in the US Navy 2000-2007.
I didn't see any combat either, but as a physician I definitely saw the results of combat operations.

Kyle89 · 16 February 2015, 09:09 AM

2009-20013. 82nd ABN, 4th BDE, 1-508 PIR (Infantry). 2 Tours to Afghanistan, one purple heart, and one less leg

. Im not very bitter about it, chicks dig scars. Proud owner of a BLNR and Tudor Pelagos. Had a lot happen in my life in just 4 short years, but i am very humbled by it all.

TRF. And thank you to all the other veterans out there!!!
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locutus49 · 16 February 2015, 09:18 AM

21 years, US Army Officer, retired.

scott k · 16 February 2015, 12:17 PM

Kyle89....just wanted to say a personal Thank You.....

Gaijin · 16 February 2015, 12:26 PM

Joined at 17 and was swore in at 18. 4 years US Army active duty. 95BV5. Military Police and MPI. 1979-1983. Never saw combat but in October when I enlisted we all were told in training that we were going to Iran. That crisis ended the day President Reagan took office

D-10 Fort McClelland, 52nd MP Company Fort Sam Houston, 2nd MP Company Camp Casey and Camp Stanley, Fort Shafter MP Company detatched to Fort Derussy. Was told that I was going to be involutarily extended when Grenada broke out but that too ended quickly.

Cheers to all you veterans on here. Especially those of you that served in combat.

Robert Cross · 16 February 2015, 01:26 PM

Looks like we have a pretty robust crew here.....thanks for posting gentleman.

By your leave sir...

Semper-Fi

Bob

Kyle3130 · 16 February 2015, 02:40 PM

AD Air Force, going on 10 years this July!

Al1969 · 16 February 2015, 05:46 PM

USMC Retired CWO. 1987-2008. Thanks to all those who served.

14 February 2015, 11:53 PM	#1
Robert Cross Banned Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Bob Location: WNY Watch: ..the Pretty Girls Posts: 313	Veterans Fall In.... VMGR 152 KC-130 Okinawa-Da Nang 1967-1968 SE Asia War Games, 2nd Place, don't blame us. Service connected...Agent Orange.

15 February 2015, 12:16 AM	#3
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,011	Not a combat vet either but was in 4th LAV Recon Btn at Camp Pendleton Cpl USMC. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

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Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	I'm not a combat vet, but I spent 6 years active duty in the Army. 2nd ID at Camp Stanley, Korea. Big Red One at Ft Riley Kansas, and then finished in the 3rd ID at Ft Stewart Ga.

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Robert Cross Banned Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Bob Location: WNY Watch: ..the Pretty Girls Posts: 313	What goes around...... How some things change very little....I found this note in the breast pocket of my Dad's Dress Uniform as I was getting it ready for his Funeral. WWII Mustang. RIP Bob

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chieftd "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Tim Location: Kapolei Hawaii Watch: Blue Sub, YM16623 Posts: 1,369	I served nearly 28 years in the Air Force from Aug 1977- Feb 2005. I flew for 20 years on C-141 Starlifter aircraft. I have never been shot at, but did transit some very hot areas during my time as a crew member. I visited 65 countries along the way and logged 4100 flight hours as a loadmaster. I retired as a CMSgt (E-9). Aloha, Tim

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scott k "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Seal Beach, calif Posts: 183	I was with the 1st Infantry Div, as well as the 25 th Infantry Div. 11 B. Combat Infantry. VietNam. Oct 31, 1969 to Dec 3 1970. I had to wait 3 1/2 months to turn 21 after I got home.

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Kyle89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: North Carolina Watch: BLNR Posts: 290	2009-20013. 82nd ABN, 4th BDE, 1-508 PIR (Infantry). 2 Tours to Afghanistan, one purple heart, and one less leg . Im not very bitter about it, chicks dig scars. Proud owner of a BLNR and Tudor Pelagos. Had a lot happen in my life in just 4 short years, but i am very humbled by it all. TRF. And thank you to all the other veterans out there!!! photo.jpg BLNR.jpg

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Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Joined at 17 and was swore in at 18. 4 years US Army active duty. 95BV5. Military Police and MPI. 1979-1983. Never saw combat but in October when I enlisted we all were told in training that we were going to Iran. That crisis ended the day President Reagan took office D-10 Fort McClelland, 52nd MP Company Fort Sam Houston, 2nd MP Company Camp Casey and Camp Stanley, Fort Shafter MP Company detatched to Fort Derussy. Was told that I was going to be involutarily extended when Grenada broke out but that too ended quickly. Cheers to all you veterans on here. Especially those of you that served in combat.

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