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Mudge
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50 years ago today, I was discharged from the USAF. GOD I'M OLD.

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NO...it has no more to do with warbirds than "balloon boy". Won't be the first time youse troops have had a laugh at my expense. :wink:

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Wow. Happy anniversary Mudge. :drink3:

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Not sure how to respond to that! Other than, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE SIR!!! :drink3:

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Pretty neat stat there, Mudge. Thanks for your service.

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What....were you ground crew for the Wright Brothers, or something???


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Thanks for your service!

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Happy Anniversary Mudge!

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Dang you are older than I thought...

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Congrats and thanks for laying it on the line cold war style.

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Did you retire from the Air Force? Do you have any stories about CLaire Chennault or Billy Mitchell?
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So Mudge,Who flew first Orville or Wilber? Come on,you can tell us the real story now.The statute is way past. :lol: :lol: :lol: Congrats to you mudge.1 for your service2Your longevity3You post here on the WIX.Thanks again Buddy,Tom

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Well done my Friend! Congratulations and thank you for your service.

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Which one are you? I keep forgetting.... :wink:

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You got it all wrong fella's. The Confederates didn't have an air force yet when Mudge served.

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Benny Foulois and Mudge?
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Thank you kindly, troops.
No, I didn't retire.
I was about 3 days short of my first test flight when Lee surrendered.

Mudge the smiling :D

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