VMF-225?
Tue Nov 11, 2008 9:51 pm
I just got a photo of the entire squadron aboard USS Mindoro, CVE 120, dated May 2 1946. They are all standing in fromt of an aircraft that is decorated with a very unsusual spinner and get this, a sharkmouth!!!
Rich Dann
Rich Dann
Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:08 pm
U.S. Army
61-64
Photographer
I Corps Korea
III Corps Ft. Hood TX
Norm
61-64
Photographer
I Corps Korea
III Corps Ft. Hood TX
Norm
Wed Nov 12, 2008 9:41 am
Army Infantry LT
Jan 1971 to Oct 1973
Ft. Benning GA and Ft. Greely, AK
Northern Warfare Instructor - NWTC
Randy
Jan 1971 to Oct 1973
Ft. Benning GA and Ft. Greely, AK
Northern Warfare Instructor - NWTC
Randy
Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:07 am
I only did ROTC in High School, but I had some great Veterans for Teachers and I remember them well.
A belated Veterans Day to those of you who served.
Thank you
A belated Veterans Day to those of you who served.
Thank you
Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:13 am
USAF C-130H pilot. Commissioned 1990, still flying for the Reserve.
Kurdish Relief
Bosnia/Kosovo, etc.
So/Cen Am counter-drug ops
Iraq
Afghanistan
Horn of Africa
San Antonio Riverwalk (if you've never been, I highly recommend it)
Ken
Kurdish Relief
Bosnia/Kosovo, etc.
So/Cen Am counter-drug ops
Iraq
Afghanistan
Horn of Africa
San Antonio Riverwalk (if you've never been, I highly recommend it)
Ken
Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:19 am
Ken wrote:San Antonio Riverwalk (if you've never been, I highly recommend it)
Ken
Don't all Blue Suits have a tour of duty on the Riverwalk?
Wed Nov 12, 2008 11:14 am
Well, I'm a day late on this, but thanks to everyone who served.
Thu Nov 13, 2008 7:03 pm
US Navy/E-5/AMH2
F-4J Phantoms
1975-1979
VF-101 Grim Reapers
VF-171 Aces
NAS Oceana
USS Forrestal CV-59
USS Saratoga CV-60
USS Eisenhower CVN-69
F-4J Phantoms
1975-1979
VF-101 Grim Reapers
VF-171 Aces
NAS Oceana
USS Forrestal CV-59
USS Saratoga CV-60
USS Eisenhower CVN-69
Thu Nov 13, 2008 8:49 pm
USAF, CMSgt retired
1957-1980 Served all over the world.
Major stations:
58-66 Dover AFB C-124's
67-68 Thailand, 8th Tac Ftr Wg
68-75 Andrews AFB, 89th (AF-1 Group)
75-79 Travis AFB, 22AF
79-80 Scott AFB Hq MAC
1957-1980 Served all over the world.
Major stations:
58-66 Dover AFB C-124's
67-68 Thailand, 8th Tac Ftr Wg
68-75 Andrews AFB, 89th (AF-1 Group)
75-79 Travis AFB, 22AF
79-80 Scott AFB Hq MAC
Thu Nov 13, 2008 8:56 pm
Can you guess?
USMC 71-75
VMA-242
VMA-332
A-6 Intruder Com/Nav Tech
Thanks to all that served,
Larry
USMC 71-75
VMA-242
VMA-332
A-6 Intruder Com/Nav Tech
Thanks to all that served,
Larry
Thu Nov 13, 2008 10:28 pm
sorry so late!
Aco 2/502 INF 101st airborne
1/101 AVN (DS) 101st
18 airborne (MFO)
Aco 2/502 INF 101st airborne
1/101 AVN (DS) 101st
18 airborne (MFO)
Thu Nov 13, 2008 11:15 pm
late also'
US Army 25 Mar 68 thru 24 Mar 71
D troop, 1/9 Cav, 24th ID Ft. Riley, Kansas 7-68 thru 4-69
Participated in annual Reforger Exercise to Germany for 2 months
116th Aviation Comapnay (Assult Helicopter) CuChi, RVN 6-69 thru 4-70
67N20 Huey repairman
507th Air Ambulance Comapny, Ft. Sam Houston, Tx 5-70 thur 3-71
US Army 25 Mar 68 thru 24 Mar 71
D troop, 1/9 Cav, 24th ID Ft. Riley, Kansas 7-68 thru 4-69
Participated in annual Reforger Exercise to Germany for 2 months
116th Aviation Comapnay (Assult Helicopter) CuChi, RVN 6-69 thru 4-70
67N20 Huey repairman
507th Air Ambulance Comapny, Ft. Sam Houston, Tx 5-70 thur 3-71
Fri Nov 14, 2008 1:14 am
Royal Australian Air Force
1976 - 1986 Radio Technician Air
486 Sqn Richmond NSW '79-'86 C130A, E & H
Wardie
1976 - 1986 Radio Technician Air
486 Sqn Richmond NSW '79-'86 C130A, E & H
Wardie
Fri Nov 14, 2008 1:18 am
U.S.N.
Airman
U.S.S. Tarawa 1992-1994
NAVSTA San Diego
Airman
U.S.S. Tarawa 1992-1994
NAVSTA San Diego
Fri Nov 14, 2008 7:12 am
Many many thanks to all who serve/served!
Jack you made a good point when you stated that our Guard members are not always viewed with the same level of gratitude as those who served active duty time. I have found that so many veterans who served in the National Guard, don't themselves believe they are as worthy of the title of veteran as those who served on active duty. Thankfully, I believe due to the need for so many of our Guard troops to serve in combat regions, and in the same capacity as their fellow active duty counterparts, this view is changing.
I have also encountered many veterans who served in combat who still consider themselves less worthy of being counted as a veteran as those who died. I find this very sad. I agree with all that ANYONE who put on a uniform and served their country with honor is every bit as much of a veteran as any other. None of those who serve/served, knew when they joined the Service whether they would be sent to a combat zone or not. The fact that they still chose to serve qualifies them as one of America's bravest.
My husband is also a Vietnam "era" veteran..... he joined in 1975, but bristles whenever I refer to him as such. He does not consider himself worthy to be included among those who endured the horrors of Vietnam. I, of course, disagree. While he was blessed not to have to go to that war, he has nonetheless, served his country with honor for 33 years, both on active duty and in the National Guard. Even after he spent time in Qater, a few years ago, he would not allow anyone to refer to him as "war" veteran, because he was not that close to Iraq. He was still in danger, as the many bunkers on the base proved.
I think this feeling among our peacetime veterans speaks volumes to the incredible amount of respect they have for those who fought and sometimes died in combat. They are an honorable breed. I believe it takes a very special person to be willing to risk the ultimate sacrifice for the greater good. I believe our peacetime veterans believe they are being less respectful by allowing themselves to be counted among those who saw combat time. I respectfully, disagree with this view. You are ALL my hero's. You have helped to make the world a safer place for my children and for the rest of what I hope will always be a grateful nation!
So, I would like to thank each and every veteran who ever served at anytime. You have my, and my entire families many thanks!
Karen
This week I am remembering:
Private Harold Guy Edwards, my great grandfather
Killed at 11:20 a.m. November 11th in WWI. The news that the war had ended had not reached the front, in France, where he was serving. My grandmother often spoke of how devastated her family was to learn that after they believed he had survived the war and would soon be coming home, learned that he had been lost twenty minutes after the armistace was signed.
1st Lt. Dean Richard Gilmore
USAAF, 1942-November 11, 1944, Monte Cassino, Italy, recipient of the DFC
Sargeant John Harry Gilmore, my beloved Daddy
1945-1986, served in the South Pacific, and in Japan, and would have been part of the invasion force had America not dropped the bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Corporal Gerald Nyman, my father-in-law
Korean war veteran, served all over Korea, and was in the battle of Pork Chop hill
Sargeant Richard David Rando, my uncle
1967-1971, served at both Da Nang, and Bien Hoa. He served during the Tet offensive.
Master Sargeant Charles J. Trimble, my husband
1975-present, he has served at Minot AFB, Qater, Nellis, in Mississipi after Hurricane Katrina, Germany, and many other states in our country.
Jack you made a good point when you stated that our Guard members are not always viewed with the same level of gratitude as those who served active duty time. I have found that so many veterans who served in the National Guard, don't themselves believe they are as worthy of the title of veteran as those who served on active duty. Thankfully, I believe due to the need for so many of our Guard troops to serve in combat regions, and in the same capacity as their fellow active duty counterparts, this view is changing.
I have also encountered many veterans who served in combat who still consider themselves less worthy of being counted as a veteran as those who died. I find this very sad. I agree with all that ANYONE who put on a uniform and served their country with honor is every bit as much of a veteran as any other. None of those who serve/served, knew when they joined the Service whether they would be sent to a combat zone or not. The fact that they still chose to serve qualifies them as one of America's bravest.
My husband is also a Vietnam "era" veteran..... he joined in 1975, but bristles whenever I refer to him as such. He does not consider himself worthy to be included among those who endured the horrors of Vietnam. I, of course, disagree. While he was blessed not to have to go to that war, he has nonetheless, served his country with honor for 33 years, both on active duty and in the National Guard. Even after he spent time in Qater, a few years ago, he would not allow anyone to refer to him as "war" veteran, because he was not that close to Iraq. He was still in danger, as the many bunkers on the base proved.
I think this feeling among our peacetime veterans speaks volumes to the incredible amount of respect they have for those who fought and sometimes died in combat. They are an honorable breed. I believe it takes a very special person to be willing to risk the ultimate sacrifice for the greater good. I believe our peacetime veterans believe they are being less respectful by allowing themselves to be counted among those who saw combat time. I respectfully, disagree with this view. You are ALL my hero's. You have helped to make the world a safer place for my children and for the rest of what I hope will always be a grateful nation!
So, I would like to thank each and every veteran who ever served at anytime. You have my, and my entire families many thanks!
Karen
This week I am remembering:
Private Harold Guy Edwards, my great grandfather
Killed at 11:20 a.m. November 11th in WWI. The news that the war had ended had not reached the front, in France, where he was serving. My grandmother often spoke of how devastated her family was to learn that after they believed he had survived the war and would soon be coming home, learned that he had been lost twenty minutes after the armistace was signed.
1st Lt. Dean Richard Gilmore
USAAF, 1942-November 11, 1944, Monte Cassino, Italy, recipient of the DFC
Sargeant John Harry Gilmore, my beloved Daddy
1945-1986, served in the South Pacific, and in Japan, and would have been part of the invasion force had America not dropped the bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Corporal Gerald Nyman, my father-in-law
Korean war veteran, served all over Korea, and was in the battle of Pork Chop hill
Sargeant Richard David Rando, my uncle
1967-1971, served at both Da Nang, and Bien Hoa. He served during the Tet offensive.
Master Sargeant Charles J. Trimble, my husband
1975-present, he has served at Minot AFB, Qater, Nellis, in Mississipi after Hurricane Katrina, Germany, and many other states in our country.