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Jun 7, 2020 21:10:47 #
United States Air Force, 1962 to 1984. Best assignment was being a unit commander on a spy base. I was the commander, but I had a new assignment after 6 years. Two days before I left, the top commander of the USAF sent me a note of congratulations, saying I was the top commander in the entire USAF. Wow, off to the Pentagon for 6 years and then I retired on a Friday. On Monday I was teaching AFROTC in Maryland. I stayed for 10 1/2 years and got a retirement again. Sure loved the kids. Tony, now in Chico, CA.
Jun 7, 2020 21:17:39 #
MSgt Ennis Hester, USAF (Ret), 1964 to 1984
Electronic Intelligence / Electronic Warfare
Vietnam Veteran
V.A. 100% P/T Disabled
Note: The stripes are not what I wore... but are a modern depiction of the same rank (MSgt) today... they changed over the years
Electronic Intelligence / Electronic Warfare
Vietnam Veteran
V.A. 100% P/T Disabled
Note: The stripes are not what I wore... but are a modern depiction of the same rank (MSgt) today... they changed over the years
Jun 7, 2020 21:27:38 #
Saycheeze wrote:
USAF 1966-1970 Spangdahlem Germany, Udorn Thailand
I was in Spangdahlem from 69 to 73... with the EB-66s most of that time
Jun 7, 2020 21:39:07 #
MattPhox wrote:
I'm really not sure but I don't think the British were totally on our side in 1776.
Jun 7, 2020 21:51:05 #
RichardQ wrote:
Vern, you beat me by one year. I joined the Army ... (show quote)
Z.I. (Zone of the Interior)… now that is an old one I haven't heard. They have called it CONUS (continental United States) since I joined the military in 1964 and I just assumed it had always been that.
Jun 7, 2020 22:38:20 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
LCDR Bob Yankle, USN (Ret.), 1968-1990
BTCS 1974-94. Tin cans all the way. Shellback, blue nose, and a few other initiations I won't mention. Mike Boorda was my skipper on the USS Farragut. Quite the odd one. Had all of B division restricted to the ship for 24 hrs upon our return from a med cruise because both fire rooms dropped the load (fires out), due to fuel oil service pumps cavitating during rough seas on the way home. Some time ago I learned that he took his own life soon after he was promoted to Secretary of the Navy. Something to do with wearing ribbons he never earned. He didn't tolerate anything less than perfection. So much so that it cost him his life. Sad.
Jun 19, 2020 19:11:21 #
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Loc: JASPER, ALABAMA
Jerry Watts IC-3 US Navy 1969-1973
USS-NEOSHO AO-143, USS STRIBLING DD-867
USS-NEOSHO AO-143, USS STRIBLING DD-867
Jun 19, 2020 23:09:14 #
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Jun 20, 2020 14:52:36 #
Dad, WWII, Cruiser U.S.S. Savannah, Invasion of Salerno, German Dive Bomber came in out of the Sun, Radio Controlled Bomb, in a Heartbeat 197 Men of an 800 Man Crew were Dead...
Me, University of Viet Nam,,,,Paratroopers....Purple Heart Fraternity......
Me, University of Viet Nam,,,,Paratroopers....Purple Heart Fraternity......
Dec 17, 2021 16:30:12 #
Army Security Agency or ASA for short. 1969-1972. Service in Thailand and Germany.
Dec 17, 2021 20:16:28 #
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