Open Thread - Are you a Vet or on Active Duty? If so please sign in below.
Feb 21, 2020 12:33:14 #
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Bob Yankle wrote:
LCDR Bob Yankle, USN (Ret.), 1968-1990
Good evening Mr. Yankle, you look kinda familiar, did you by chance serve on any DDG's as the chief engineer during your tenure of service?
Feb 21, 2020 22:46:54 #
Hanksite wrote:
Absolutely. After I left the boat I went back to Idaho as an instructor at S5G. Qualified as EOOW and worked with the officer trainees. Met the man twice- the most impressive( not physically, obviously) intelligent person I ever knew. A friend of mine in my sub vet group worked for Rickover for many years, Edwin Evering. He has some great tales working for him also.
I too made Engineering Officer of the watch, gotta love those drills,
Feb 21, 2020 23:10:52 #
Shiatsu wrote:
Thank you for your service, each and every one of you.
I very much appreciate your kind words! As it is, I make it a point to bear in mind that countless professionals outside of the military make great sacrifices too. Somehow, I've a intuitive mind that says you are one of them.
Feb 21, 2020 23:38:26 #
Old Salt wrote:
BTC-SW .. USN Retired 1970 -1993 with a 2 year break
(Chief Boiler Tech)
(Chief Boiler Tech)
Well now, just to make sure you ain't telling no sea stories here, have you ever cleaned any bilges, taken any stack covers off, done any low water drills, gone through any OPPRE's, got woke up in the middle of the night for GQ drills, and last but not least, had to deal with an ensign that knew way more than did? Ever spend a little time playing cards in the toad locker? Best to you and yours ya old salt!!!
Feb 22, 2020 00:12:03 #
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Feb 22, 2020 14:34:36 #
Greg from Romeoville illinois
Loc: Romeoville illinois
Greg VanDamme Navy retired 1970-1974 BM3 1980-1996 FC1
Feb 22, 2020 20:05:49 #
traveler90712 wrote:
Are they vets:?: They lost, even more reason to honor them, and be thankful for that!
Times change, while we don't agree with their reasoning for 1776, they are still vets. (Although I don't think they have any, vets from 1776, still on active duty.) :D
Times change, while we don't agree with their reasoning for 1776, they are still vets. (Although I don't think they have any, vets from 1776, still on active duty.) :D
I totally agree! It would be like asking the new neighbor whether any of his ancestors served under Lee (or Grant for that matter), during the Civil war.
Feb 24, 2020 09:54:11 #
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Feb 24, 2020 20:35:12 #
Steve DeMott
Loc: St. Louis, Missouri (Oakville area)
US Air Force 1971-1991. 20year vet. and still serving.
American Leagion past Commander. 20 yrs member.
American Leagion past Commander. 20 yrs member.
Mar 12, 2020 21:41:15 #
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