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Nov 18, 2011 16:28:53   #
sparky192 Loc: Manitoba, Canada
 
2 Dog Don wrote:
sparky192 wrote:
How about Canadian Vets? Dont we count?


Ubethca! We have been on the field side by side in WWI, WWII, Korea and VN togerther with the boys from down under. My first ship visited St John's in the summer of 1960 and some of us got stinking drunk with some of your rangers on Moosehead! Best time / worst hangover!


Yes we all lost some good friends and fine men
I served the Guns with 2 Royal Canadian Horse Artillery for 7 years 1958- 1965 Then remustered as Electronics/Instrument Tech with Royal Canadian Electrical Mechanical Engineers for another 9 years - Medical Disability discharge in 1974.
I have been pleasantly surprised numerous times in the past few years - I have a Veteran plate on my truck, and while travelling in USA I have had US Vets come up and thank me, shake my hand and address me as Brother.
I am also proud to be a Vet! And I welcome members and past members of Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Police, and Firemen of all allied countries.
For those that gave all - We Shall Not Forget!

Sparky

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Nov 18, 2011 18:22:22   #
Fstop12 Loc: Kentucky
 
Overly Hackled wrote:
I thought it would be of interest to the Veterans who are members of UHH to have a place to post what Service they were in , what there MOS (Mode Of Service) was ,and when and where they served. My guess is there are quite a few Veterans both young and "seasoned" that use the site.
Suggest we try to keep politics out of the thread. We all served our Nation and that is our common bond.

All Veterans of all Eras both men and women tell us who you were with and where you served.

I served in the US Navy 1969-1972 as a Gunners Mate. Did a tour in Nam as a twin .50 cal bow gunner on PBR's (Patrol Boats, River) '69-'70. My Unit was River Division 594, part of Task Force 116. Most of our ops were up along the Cambodian boarder. Finished up doing sea duty on The USS Ticonderoga, an old WWII vintage flat top. I made E-3 twice. Adherence to Military Discipline was not my strong points. :wink:

God Bless America and those who defend Her ,Past, Present and Future.

OK who's next?
I thought it would be of interest to the Veterans ... (show quote)


USAF Medic 1971-1975 Shaw Air Force Base

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Nov 18, 2011 18:53:06   #
skidooman Loc: Minnesota
 
USMC, '75 to'79. Field Radio Operator. Back when I was good looking. :-D

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Nov 18, 2011 19:23:14   #
drobbia Loc: Near Middletown, CA
 
Navy Reserve, '66-68 active, drafted, enlisted in USNR instead, Westpac cruise 1 year, '67., VietNam, Gunline, Sea Dragon, Plane guard duty, USS Barney DDG6,Battle Ribbon. GMG.
Thanks to all enlisted or drafted, regular or reserve, deck ape, Black Gang, Officers, and all crewmembers who served. More thanks to the Fifty Eight plus THOUSAND who would have been in their 60's-70's who served during that War and whose names are on a long wall in washington that arent alive to enjoy taking and viewing the photo's on this blog. And a thank you to all veterans who have worn their uniforms be it on the front lines or in support positions. We are unique because we loved our country enough to proudly become one of her Veterans.

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Nov 18, 2011 20:18:49   #
gessman Loc: Colorado
 
sparky192 wrote:
2 Dog Don wrote:
sparky192 wrote:
How about Canadian Vets? Dont we count?


Ubethca! We have been on the field side by side in WWI, WWII, Korea and VN togerther with the boys from down under. My first ship visited St John's in the summer of 1960 and some of us got stinking drunk with some of your rangers on Moosehead! Best time / worst hangover!


Yes we all lost some good friends and fine men
I served the Guns with 2 Royal Canadian Horse Artillery for 7 years 1958- 1965 Then remustered as Electronics/Instrument Tech with Royal Canadian Electrical Mechanical Engineers for another 9 years - Medical Disability discharge in 1974.
I have been pleasantly surprised numerous times in the past few years - I have a Veteran plate on my truck, and while travelling in USA I have had US Vets come up and thank me, shake my hand and address me as Brother.
I am also proud to be a Vet! And I welcome members and past members of Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Police, and Firemen of all allied countries.
For those that gave all - We Shall Not Forget!

Sparky
quote=2 Dog Don quote=sparky192 How about Canadi... (show quote)


Amen, brother!

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Nov 19, 2011 00:56:52   #
CaptJD44 Loc: Auburn, Washington
 
You missed my input the other day. Go back and take a look!
Again, Thank you, my friend to the north! :) JD

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Nov 19, 2011 08:52:49   #
sparky192 Loc: Manitoba, Canada
 
JD,
Yes I did go back and read your post, Thank You!

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Nov 19, 2011 10:32:12   #
Loretta Loc: Myrtle Beach, SC
 
Overly Hackled. Not sure if I'm on point BUT, my uncle's brother died in Japan; my uncle was in the trenches of Korea; my dad was in the Navy and the Air Force; my first husband was in the Air Force; my current husband was in the Air Force (Guam); my nephew is in Jordan (been to Bosnia, Afghanistan, and points unknown); another nephew is in Afghanistan; my younger son is in the Army National Guard (been to Louisiana-hurricane relief, GITMO, Iraq). I feel like I've served because of the dedication to God and country that my family has shown so proudly. Just wanted you to know.

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Nov 19, 2011 11:31:35   #
Pathfinder Loc: Naches, Wa
 
Loretta wrote:
Overly Hackled. Not sure if I'm on point BUT, my uncle's brother died in Japan; my uncle was in the trenches of Korea; my dad was in the Navy and the Air Force; my first husband was in the Air Force; my current husband was in the Air Force (Guam); my nephew is in Jordan (been to Bosnia, Afghanistan, and points unknown); another nephew is in Afghanistan; my younger son is in the Army National Guard (been to Louisiana-hurricane relief, GITMO, Iraq). I feel like I've served because of the dedication to God and country that my family has shown so proudly. Just wanted you to know.
Overly Hackled. Not sure if I'm on point BUT, my u... (show quote)


You have to be the proudest Loretta in the world! You absolutely have served! Thank you from everyone! Jim

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Nov 19, 2011 12:20:13   #
photodaddy Loc: Missouri
 
Thank you for your familie's service to our great country.

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Nov 19, 2011 14:00:42   #
tenbanshee Loc: Woodstock, IL
 
Thank you and your family. That is quite a history. :thumbup:

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Nov 19, 2011 15:18:39   #
2 Dog Don Loc: Virginia Beach VA
 
Loretta wrote:
Overly Hackled. Not sure if I'm on point BUT, my uncle's brother died in Japan; my uncle was in the trenches of Korea; my dad was in the Navy and the Air Force; my first husband was in the Air Force; my current husband was in the Air Force (Guam); my nephew is in Jordan (been to Bosnia, Afghanistan, and points unknown); another nephew is in Afghanistan; my younger son is in the Army National Guard (been to Louisiana-hurricane relief, GITMO, Iraq). I feel like I've served because of the dedication to God and country that my family has shown so proudly. Just wanted you to know.
Overly Hackled. Not sure if I'm on point BUT, my u... (show quote)
Thanks for all the service from you and your family and especially for all the bake sales you most likely contributed to.

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Nov 19, 2011 15:44:28   #
Overly Hackled Loc: Still in Siagon
 
Loretta wrote:
Overly Hackled. Not sure if I'm on point BUT, my uncle's brother died in Japan; my uncle was in the trenches of Korea; my dad was in the Navy and the Air Force; my first husband was in the Air Force; my current husband was in the Air Force (Guam); my nephew is in Jordan (been to Bosnia, Afghanistan, and points unknown); another nephew is in Afghanistan; my younger son is in the Army National Guard (been to Louisiana-hurricane relief, GITMO, Iraq). I feel like I've served because of the dedication to God and country that my family has shown so proudly. Just wanted you to know.
Overly Hackled. Not sure if I'm on point BUT, my u... (show quote)


Your completely on point!
God bless you and all the brave members of your family that have served our Nation.

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Nov 19, 2011 15:52:42   #
English_Wolf Loc: Near Pensacola, FL
 
I am a vet, just from a different country and I do dislike ANY government, especially the one that do not fulfill their promises and let their vets down That includes most of them...

Incidentally my wife is an active o6, USN, 3 years from retirement.

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Nov 19, 2011 15:56:53   #
English_Wolf Loc: Near Pensacola, FL
 
2 Dog Don wrote:
Thanks for all the service from you and your family and especially for all the bake sales you most likely contributed to.

Now we know who ate all the cookies at the USO!!!

:mrgreen:

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