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Nov 10, 2018 23:48:38   #
Transbuff1985 Loc: east central Iowa
 
BobbyT wrote:
I think we should all be proud of our military service. We gave, the Good and the Bad, but nevertheless, it was an important time in our lives and it helped us mold our lives into what we are.
Anchors Aweigh!
Thanks Mates!
BobbyT

Here, Here Bob

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Nov 10, 2018 23:49:21   #
Jim70 Loc: Delaware
 
Thank you - I must admit, I was a draft dodger. I received my notice to report for a physical in 1966 and immediately joined the Navy. My reasoning was that everyone who was drafted in those days went into the Army and ended up walking through jungles with M16s. Al least in the Navy, I was on a ship with armor plating and had twin 5"/38 guns (I was on a tin can.) Got real lucky during my time in. God Bless all those who went in harm's way.

All gave some and some gave all
And some stood through for the red, white and blue
And some had to fall
And if you ever think of me
Think of all your liberties and recall
Some gave all..

Howard William Osterkamp (US Army 1951 - 1953)

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Nov 10, 2018 23:51:19   #
Transbuff1985 Loc: east central Iowa
 
Jim70 wrote:
Thank you - I must admit, I was a draft dodger. I received my notice to report for a physical in 1966 and immediately joined the Navy. My reasoning was that everyone who was drafted in those days went into the Army and ended up walking through jungles with M16s. Al least in the Navy, I was on a ship with armor plationg and had twin 5"/38 guns (I was on a tin can.) Got real lucky during my time in. God Bless all those who went in harm's way.

All gave some and some gave all
And some stood through for the red, white and blue
And some had to fall
And if you ever think of me
Think of all your liberties and recall
Some gave all..

Howard William Osterkamp (US Army 1951 - 1953)
Thank you - I must admit, I was a draft dodger. I ... (show quote)

Either way you still served, thank you Army Vet. Bob

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Nov 11, 2018 00:49:12   #
TomC. Loc: Bel Air, MD
 
Jim70 wrote:
Thank you - I must admit, I was a draft dodger. I received my notice to report for a physical in 1966 and immediately joined the Navy. My reasoning was that everyone who was drafted in those days went into the Army and ended up walking through jungles with M16s. Al least in the Navy, I was on a ship with armor plating and had twin 5"/38 guns (I was on a tin can.) Got real lucky during my time in. God Bless all those who went in harm's way.

All gave some and some gave all
And some stood through for the red, white and blue
And some had to fall
And if you ever think of me
Think of all your liberties and recall
Some gave all..

Howard William Osterkamp (US Army 1951 - 1953)
Thank you - I must admit, I was a draft dodger. I ... (show quote)


Jim, I was on a tin can also, but in 1968. The USS Robert A. Owens - DD-827. Did a Med cruise in 1969.


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Nov 11, 2018 07:08:45   #
Jim70 Loc: Delaware
 
My ship was the USS Holder (DD819), based out of Norfolk. This picture was taken before the conversion to add ASROC midships.



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Nov 11, 2018 07:17:15   #
DelRae Loc: Oregon
 
Thank You for your story Hugs to you
Jim70 wrote:
Thank you - I must admit, I was a draft dodger. I received my notice to report for a physical in 1966 and immediately joined the Navy. My reasoning was that everyone who was drafted in those days went into the Army and ended up walking through jungles with M16s. Al least in the Navy, I was on a ship with armor plating and had twin 5"/38 guns (I was on a tin can.) Got real lucky during my time in. God Bless all those who went in harm's way.

All gave some and some gave all
And some stood through for the red, white and blue
And some had to fall
And if you ever think of me
Think of all your liberties and recall
Some gave all..

Howard William Osterkamp (US Army 1951 - 1953)
Thank you - I must admit, I was a draft dodger. I ... (show quote)



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Nov 11, 2018 07:22:56   #
DelRae Loc: Oregon
 
Thank you for your service
Jim70 wrote:
Thank you - I must admit, I was a draft dodger. I received my notice to report for a physical in 1966 and immediately joined the Navy. My reasoning was that everyone who was drafted in those days went into the Army and ended up walking through jungles with M16s. Al least in the Navy, I was on a ship with armor plating and had twin 5"/38 guns (I was on a tin can.) Got real lucky during my time in. God Bless all those who went in harm's way.

All gave some and some gave all
And some stood through for the red, white and blue
And some had to fall
And if you ever think of me
Think of all your liberties and recall
Some gave all..

Howard William Osterkamp (US Army 1951 - 1953)
Thank you - I must admit, I was a draft dodger. I ... (show quote)



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Nov 11, 2018 08:40:38   #
TomC. Loc: Bel Air, MD
 
Jim70 wrote:
My ship was the USS Holder (DD819), based out of Norfolk. This picture was taken before the conversion to add ASROC midships.


We already had ASROC at that time.

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Nov 11, 2018 18:22:30   #
Jim70 Loc: Delaware
 
We had ASROC aboard when I was a Gunner’s Mate. This picture was taken before ASROC was installed on the Holder.

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Nov 11, 2018 18:27:52   #
DelRae Loc: Oregon
 
WessoJPEG wrote:
Thank you.



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Nov 11, 2018 19:10:43   #
DelRae Loc: Oregon
 
WessoJPEG wrote:
Thank you.



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Nov 11, 2018 19:17:08   #
DelRae Loc: Oregon
 
Transbuff1985 wrote:
Thank You Del Rae from an Army Vet, appreciated. Bob

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Nov 11, 2018 19:17:32   #
DelRae Loc: Oregon
 
TomC. wrote:
We already had ASROC at that time.

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