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| Veteran's Day [message #265841] |
Tue, 11 November 2014 07:08  |
tphipps
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A salute to all my fellow veterns. From the top ranks to the former privates, you did the mission required by our country. From the heats of the distant deserts of the World, to the Jungles of SouthEast Asia, you did your mission the best anyone could.
Have a cold one today in memory of those who have gone before you.
Tom, CW3, US Army Retired
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG
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| Re: Veteran's Day [message #265851 is a reply to message #265841] |
Tue, 11 November 2014 10:37  |
cbryan
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Oh, Boy,
More brass. I guess we'll have to call you "Chief" from now on, Tom! Happy Veteran's Day. I'm going to IHOP for the freebie.
Carey Bryan
SP5, HHC, 13th Avn Bn (Combat)
USARVN
Carey from Ennis, Texas
78 Royale, 500 Cadillac, Rance Baxter EFI.
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| Re: Veteran's Day [message #265854 is a reply to message #265841] |
Tue, 11 November 2014 11:27 |
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Dan Borlase
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May I speak for all Canadians in offering honor and respect as well as genuine love for all veterans of our armed forces past, present and future.
Today ,in Canada, this is REMEMBERANCE DAY. This is truly a day set aside to honor our Vets, all of our Vets, Canadian, U.S., U.K., Australian, French, all nations that love freedom.
GOD BLESS ALL...
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| Re: Veteran's Day [message #265858 is a reply to message #265856] |
Tue, 11 November 2014 13:53 |
Hal StClair
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A woman walked up to me this morning while I was shopping with my wife and asked if I were a veteran. She then thanked me for my service and shook my hand. The smile that I spontaneously broke out with surprised me. Being a Vietnam vet, this was something we weren't used to experiencing 'in the day'. I'm happy things have changed for the better in this aspect.
Hal
USN Ret
"I enjoy talking to you. Your mind appeals to me. It resembles my own mind, except you happen to be insane."
1977 Royale 101348,
1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,
1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout,
Rio Rancho, NM
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| Re: [GMCnet] Veteran's Day [message #265867 is a reply to message #265863] |
Tue, 11 November 2014 15:34 |
James Hupy
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Funny how times change perceptions. When I was 16 years old, it was clearly
understood by all males that they had a military obligation of at least 4
years to the rest of the taxpaying citizens to defend America against all
enemies both foreign and domestic. It was a given, not subject to
discussion. You registered for the Draft on or before your 18th birthday.
Darn few exceptions. If you waited long enough you got drafted. Or like me
and a lot of my fellow classmates, we enlisted in the military branch of
our choice. I chose the National Guard, and enlisted in November of 1956. I
was 16 years old. My mother had to sign an exemption because of my age. I
served in the Washington and Oregon National Guard, and mustered out in
1965. Never saw any combat, but we did get activated during the Cuban
Crisis. A couple of other times for disaster relief for freezing rain and
floods. The Guard's Role today is quite different. Full Battle Rattle is
the name of the game. Then came Viet Nam. Hoo Boy, things changed. The
longer the hostilities lasted, the louder the protests became. I could not
understand that stuff then, and I'm not sure I do today. Burning draft
cards? Excursions to Canada for the duration? Sit in's. Now stuff has come
full circle. All volunteer military today. Vets of both sexes. Sure
different. Better in some ways.
But today is a day to Honor and Thank all veterans for their services.
Thanks for the mothers who waited for their sons to come home. Some of
those Moms are still waiting. Freedom has a very expensive price tag. Blood
is more valuable than any money. Thanks again, Fellow veterans.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 GMC Royale 403
On Tue, Nov 11, 2014 at 3:52 PM, Jim Galbavy wrote:
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> Hal,
> You're right about that. It took me the longest time to feel
> comfortable with someone thanking me for my service after how
> the public treated us after Vietnam. ... but I look at it as thanking
> those friends who payed more than me with their service and never returned.
>
> jim galbavy
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| Re: [GMCnet] Veteran's Day [message #265869 is a reply to message #265867] |
Tue, 11 November 2014 15:40 |
Sammy Williams
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I couldn't have said it better then any of he others.
Happy Veteran's day, Thanks for your service.
SSG S. Williams 1/11/1982 to Present, still serving.
On Tue, Nov 11, 2014 at 3:34 PM, James Hupy wrote:
> Funny how times change perceptions. When I was 16 years old, it was clearly
> understood by all males that they had a military obligation of at least 4
> years to the rest of the taxpaying citizens to defend America against all
> enemies both foreign and domestic. It was a given, not subject to
> discussion. You registered for the Draft on or before your 18th birthday.
> Darn few exceptions. If you waited long enough you got drafted. Or like me
> and a lot of my fellow classmates, we enlisted in the military branch of
> our choice. I chose the National Guard, and enlisted in November of 1956. I
> was 16 years old. My mother had to sign an exemption because of my age. I
> served in the Washington and Oregon National Guard, and mustered out in
> 1965. Never saw any combat, but we did get activated during the Cuban
> Crisis. A couple of other times for disaster relief for freezing rain and
> floods. The Guard's Role today is quite different. Full Battle Rattle is
> the name of the game. Then came Viet Nam. Hoo Boy, things changed. The
> longer the hostilities lasted, the louder the protests became. I could not
> understand that stuff then, and I'm not sure I do today. Burning draft
> cards? Excursions to Canada for the duration? Sit in's. Now stuff has come
> full circle. All volunteer military today. Vets of both sexes. Sure
> different. Better in some ways.
> But today is a day to Honor and Thank all veterans for their services.
> Thanks for the mothers who waited for their sons to come home. Some of
> those Moms are still waiting. Freedom has a very expensive price tag. Blood
> is more valuable than any money. Thanks again, Fellow veterans.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Or
> 78 GMC Royale 403
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, Nov 11, 2014 at 3:52 PM, Jim Galbavy wrote:
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>>
>> Hal,
>> You're right about that. It took me the longest time to feel
>> comfortable with someone thanking me for my service after how
>> the public treated us after Vietnam. ... but I look at it as thanking
>> those friends who payed more than me with their service and never
> returned.
>>
>> jim galbavy
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| Re: [GMCnet] Veteran's Day [message #265881 is a reply to message #265867] |
Tue, 11 November 2014 17:18 |
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USAussie
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G'day,
Just after I graduated from high school in 1964 my Dad gave me three choices:
1) I could go to college and he'd pay for it.
2) I could go into the military and he suggested the Air Force or Navy (he had been machine gunner in WWII).
3) I move out and get a job, NO living at home MOVE OUT - You're on your own!
I took door #2 and considering I had grown up in a strict German-American household the USAF a walk in the park.
I spent a year in Viet Nam but compared what the guys in the Army / Marines went through in Viet Nam I had it good! I Iived in a
barracks on Ton Son Nhut AFB in Saigon and for $8.00 a month I had maid that did my laundry, shined my boots, made my bunk, and kept
the area clean.
One of my high school buddies (Marine) said to me; "you're not in the military, you're just an organized civilian!"
I salute the REAL soldiers!
Regards,
Rob M
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From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of James Hupy
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 8:34 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Veteran's Day
Funny how times change perceptions. When I was 16 years old, it was clearly
understood by all males that they had a military obligation of at least 4
years to the rest of the taxpaying citizens to defend America against all
enemies both foreign and domestic. It was a given, not subject to
discussion. You registered for the Draft on or before your 18th birthday.
Darn few exceptions. If you waited long enough you got drafted. Or like me
and a lot of my fellow classmates, we enlisted in the military branch of
our choice. I chose the National Guard, and enlisted in November of 1956. I
was 16 years old. My mother had to sign an exemption because of my age. I
served in the Washington and Oregon National Guard, and mustered out in
1965. Never saw any combat, but we did get activated during the Cuban
Crisis. A couple of other times for disaster relief for freezing rain and
floods. The Guard's Role today is quite different. Full Battle Rattle is
the name of the game. Then came Viet Nam. Hoo Boy, things changed. The
longer the hostilities lasted, the louder the protests became. I could not
understand that stuff then, and I'm not sure I do today. Burning draft
cards? Excursions to Canada for the duration? Sit in's. Now stuff has come
full circle. All volunteer military today. Vets of both sexes. Sure
different. Better in some ways.
But today is a day to Honor and Thank all veterans for their services.
Thanks for the mothers who waited for their sons to come home. Some of
those Moms are still waiting. Freedom has a very expensive price tag. Blood
is more valuable than any money. Thanks again, Fellow veterans.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 GMC Royale 403
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Rob M. (USAussie)
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Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] Veteran's Day [message #265884 is a reply to message #265881] |
Tue, 11 November 2014 18:01 |
jimk
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I am a Vet, but I tend to remember so many of the very outstanding guys
that gave their lives for us.
Military has formed several things to my character for the good.
On Tue, Nov 11, 2014 at 3:18 PM, Robert Mueller
wrote:
> G'day,
>
> Just after I graduated from high school in 1964 my Dad gave me three
> choices:
>
> 1) I could go to college and he'd pay for it.
>
> 2) I could go into the military and he suggested the Air Force or Navy (he
> had been machine gunner in WWII).
>
> 3) I move out and get a job, NO living at home MOVE OUT - You're on your
> own!
>
> I took door #2 and considering I had grown up in a strict German-American
> household the USAF a walk in the park.
>
> I spent a year in Viet Nam but compared what the guys in the Army /
> Marines went through in Viet Nam I had it good! I Iived in a
> barracks on Ton Son Nhut AFB in Saigon and for $8.00 a month I had maid
> that did my laundry, shined my boots, made my bunk, and kept
> the area clean.
>
> One of my high school buddies (Marine) said to me; "you're not in the
> military, you're just an organized civilian!"
>
> I salute the REAL soldiers!
>
> Regards,
> Rob M
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of James
> Hupy
> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 8:34 AM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Veteran's Day
>
> Funny how times change perceptions. When I was 16 years old, it was clearly
> understood by all males that they had a military obligation of at least 4
> years to the rest of the taxpaying citizens to defend America against all
> enemies both foreign and domestic. It was a given, not subject to
> discussion. You registered for the Draft on or before your 18th birthday.
> Darn few exceptions. If you waited long enough you got drafted. Or like me
> and a lot of my fellow classmates, we enlisted in the military branch of
> our choice. I chose the National Guard, and enlisted in November of 1956. I
> was 16 years old. My mother had to sign an exemption because of my age. I
> served in the Washington and Oregon National Guard, and mustered out in
> 1965. Never saw any combat, but we did get activated during the Cuban
> Crisis. A couple of other times for disaster relief for freezing rain and
> floods. The Guard's Role today is quite different. Full Battle Rattle is
> the name of the game. Then came Viet Nam. Hoo Boy, things changed. The
> longer the hostilities lasted, the louder the protests became. I could not
> understand that stuff then, and I'm not sure I do today. Burning draft
> cards? Excursions to Canada for the duration? Sit in's. Now stuff has come
> full circle. All volunteer military today. Vets of both sexes. Sure
> different. Better in some ways.
> But today is a day to Honor and Thank all veterans for their services.
> Thanks for the mothers who waited for their sons to come home. Some of
> those Moms are still waiting. Freedom has a very expensive price tag. Blood
> is more valuable than any money. Thanks again, Fellow veterans.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Or
> 78 GMC Royale 403
>
>
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Veteran's Day [message #265895 is a reply to message #265881] |
Tue, 11 November 2014 20:51 |
powerjon
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Rob,
I was in the 460 A&E group in the big hanger on the flight line with the RF-4C and RB-66 planes, I survived Tet 68 when the VC tried to come thru the fence in the barracks area by the big chow hall.
JR
> On Nov 11, 2014, at 6:18 PM, Robert Mueller wrote:
>
> G'day,
>
> Just after I graduated from high school in 1964 my Dad gave me three choices:
>
> 1) I could go to college and he'd pay for it.
>
> 2) I could go into the military and he suggested the Air Force or Navy (he had been machine gunner in WWII).
>
> 3) I move out and get a job, NO living at home MOVE OUT - You're on your own!
>
> I took door #2 and considering I had grown up in a strict German-American household the USAF a walk in the park.
>
> I spent a year in Viet Nam but compared what the guys in the Army / Marines went through in Viet Nam I had it good! I Iived in a
> barracks on Ton Son Nhut AFB in Saigon and for $8.00 a month I had maid that did my laundry, shined my boots, made my bunk, and kept
> the area clean.
>
> One of my high school buddies (Marine) said to me; "you're not in the military, you're just an organized civilian!"
>
> I salute the REAL soldiers!
>
> Regards,
> Rob M
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of James Hupy
> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 8:34 AM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Veteran's Day
>
> Funny how times change perceptions. When I was 16 years old, it was clearly
> understood by all males that they had a military obligation of at least 4
> years to the rest of the taxpaying citizens to defend America against all
> enemies both foreign and domestic. It was a given, not subject to
> discussion. You registered for the Draft on or before your 18th birthday.
> Darn few exceptions. If you waited long enough you got drafted. Or like me
> and a lot of my fellow classmates, we enlisted in the military branch of
> our choice. I chose the National Guard, and enlisted in November of 1956. I
> was 16 years old. My mother had to sign an exemption because of my age. I
> served in the Washington and Oregon National Guard, and mustered out in
> 1965. Never saw any combat, but we did get activated during the Cuban
> Crisis. A couple of other times for disaster relief for freezing rain and
> floods. The Guard's Role today is quite different. Full Battle Rattle is
> the name of the game. Then came Viet Nam. Hoo Boy, things changed. The
> longer the hostilities lasted, the louder the protests became. I could not
> understand that stuff then, and I'm not sure I do today. Burning draft
> cards? Excursions to Canada for the duration? Sit in's. Now stuff has come
> full circle. All volunteer military today. Vets of both sexes. Sure
> different. Better in some ways.
> But today is a day to Honor and Thank all veterans for their services.
> Thanks for the mothers who waited for their sons to come home. Some of
> those Moms are still waiting. Freedom has a very expensive price tag. Blood
> is more valuable than any money. Thanks again, Fellow veterans.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Or
> 78 GMC Royale 403
>
>
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Veteran's Day [message #265900 is a reply to message #265867] |
Tue, 11 November 2014 21:35 |
Ken Henderson
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Jim, et al,
Oh, how I long for those "good ol' days" when we had the draft. I think
the country would be a far better place, with a higher quality population
if it was reinstated. EVERY kid (perhaps even females these days) should
have to serve at least two years. If not in a one of the military branches,
then in something like the old CCC, learning useful lessons for themselves,
as well as contributing to the country.
For my part, my uncle took me to the local National Guard armory (about a
mile from where I now live) on 13 August 1955, the day before I turned
18-1/2 and became eligible for the draft. They signed me up in the 96th
Tank Battalion, where as a buck private I became a mechanic's assistant.
:-) I'm not sure whether that was the only way to achieve a college
deferment in those days, but it served me well for the 3 years until I
joined USAF for 23 more years. Not only did it help me grow up, but I'm
still enjoying the return on it -- 7.5% more retirement pay than if I
hadn't joined the guard.
Sadly, current public attitudes and political spineless-ness mean we'll
never get the draft back. The very rare politician who mentions it is
treated like and idiot (perhaps that's part of the definition of
"politician"?) and made a pariah.
End Rant.
Ken H.
Lt.Col., USAF Ret.
Proudly
On Tue, Nov 11, 2014 at 4:34 PM, James Hupy wrote:
> Funny how times change perceptions. When I was 16 years old, it was
> clearly
> understood by all males that they had a military obligation of at least 4
> years to the rest of the taxpaying citizens to defend America against all
> enemies both foreign and domestic. It was a given, not subject to
> discussion. You registered for the Draft on or before your 18th birthday.
> Darn few exceptions. If you waited long enough you got drafted. Or like me
> and a lot of my fellow classmates, we enlisted in the military branch of
> our choice. I chose the National Guard, and enlisted in November of 1956.
> I
> was 16 years old. My mother had to sign an exemption because of my age. I
> served in the Washington and Oregon National Guard, and mustered out in
> 1965. Never saw any combat, but we did get activated during the Cuban
> Crisis. A couple of other times for disaster relief for freezing rain and
> floods. The Guard's Role today is quite different. Full Battle Rattle is
> the name of the game. Then came Viet Nam. Hoo Boy, things changed. The
> longer the hostilities lasted, the louder the protests became. I could not
> understand that stuff then, and I'm not sure I do today. Burning draft
> cards? Excursions to Canada for the duration? Sit in's. Now stuff has come
> full circle. All volunteer military today. Vets of both sexes. Sure
> different. Better in some ways.
> But today is a day to Honor and Thank all veterans for their services.
> Thanks for the mothers who waited for their sons to come home. Some of
> those Moms are still waiting. Freedom has a very expensive price tag.
> Blood
> is more valuable than any money. Thanks again, Fellow veterans.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Or
> 78 GMC Royale 403
>
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Veteran's Day [message #265903 is a reply to message #265901] |
Tue, 11 November 2014 23:00 |
Ken Henderson
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Yeah, I know they still exist -- but isn't it a waste of your, and many
others' time? "Readiness" is sort of a farce, seems to me; one more of
those bureaucratic residuals that we continue to pay for long after their
purpose has disappeared.
Please enlighten us if there's a real need for them today -- though it's
not really a GMC topic, except that we're all citizens with a stake in the
game.
Ken H.
On Tue, Nov 11, 2014 at 11:29 PM, Terry Taylor wrote:
> Ken, For what it's worth, draft boards STILL exist, I am a member of my
> local board.
>
> On 11/11/2014 7:35 PM, Ken Henderson wrote:
>
>> Oh, how I long for those "good ol' days" when we had the draft.
>>
>
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