VETERANS Roll Call

win39 · 01-30-2008, 10:16 AM

Retired Poice Officer and proud father of son that just graduated from basic at Lackland AFB. Also proud father of daughter that is a corrections officer.

God bless all our troops (Past and Present)

LarryO1970 · 01-30-2008, 10:39 AM

Proud Father ... what is your son going to do in the Air Force?

... and now, for a little service related humor:

win39 · 01-30-2008, 11:56 AM

He is in Mississippi at Kessler learning something to do with computers. He wanted police but he had trouble with seeing some colors, and they would not let him have that position.

LarryO1970 · 01-30-2008, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by win39

He is in Mississippi at Kessler learning something to do with computers. He wanted police but he had trouble with seeing some colors, and they would not let him have that position.

As a 14+ year AF Cop, he is better off. The hours we work and crap we deal with, he is better off. Trust me...

Larry P. Oliver, TSgt, USAF
115th SFS, Wisconsin.

win39 · 01-30-2008, 12:15 PM

His best friend leaves on the 12 of Feb. and he will be doing the police thing. All police work is hard and I tried talking both of them out of it. But you know how young men are, always looking for the glory. I am glad for my son because now he is talking about taking classes and furthering his education in the computer field. He gets stressed sometime's but he seems to be doing better. I think it's the whole missing home and his girlfriend thing that stress him more than anything. He is headstrong, so I think he will do OK.

LarryO1970 · 01-30-2008, 12:22 PM

Proud Father... when I fist joined, my going away dinner was with in the company of my grandfather, uncle, etc.... both of whom were Navy (WWII firefighter) and AF (Buff crewmember) Vets respectfully. I told them I wanted every medal on the planet... to have that glory. etc. I recall my late grandfather now (God rest his soul) asking me if I wanted a Purple Heart... which, of course as a young, dumb kid I said "yes". He than spoke to me about actually taking a bullet for his country and how it really turned out to be a marksmanship award for the enemy. After such conversation, I really didn't want that anymore.

Later in my AF career... we were attacked (Khobar Towers, 25 June 1996) and lost 19 AF members... those people were awarded posthumous Purple Hearts and then, it all made sense to me. That is not an award I'd want. For those who received one, man, I sympathize. I got lucky... not a scratch so far...

Learning what I did from my grandfather... I pass that along to others I meet who wanted the same I did.

Good luck to your son... anything else I can help with, please ask.

win39 · 01-30-2008, 01:38 PM

Thanks for the encouragement. I think we all set out for the same thing in the beginning and take certain jobs for the wrong reasons. Being a retired police officer I know how thankless some jobs can be. But there is always something that makes it all worth it. It always made me feel good knowing that I helped someone. I didn't need a medal or recognition. I know that this is the best thing for my son and that when he gets older he will look back on this as being one of the proudest moments in his life no matter what job he does. I think he just wanted to follow in my fathers and my footsteps. My Father was a WWII and Korea Vet ( MP in the Army). I am just proud that he decided to join the AF to serve his country and not just hang out with people that wanted to get in trouble. When I was at Lackland for his graduation I noticed that it was one of the finest facilities I have ever been at. I know that our men and woman serving our Country do not get enough recognition. So Thanks again.

LarryO1970 · 01-30-2008, 01:45 PM

"I know that our men and woman serving our Country do not get enough recognition."

Ditto on that.

ClayMan · 01-30-2008, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by LarryO1970

Yeah... I remember your "FF" F-15's in Alphaland.

Yup, good ol' FF on the C & D model F-15s...and the 27th Fighter Squadron jets had the yellow stripes on the rear vertical stabs...the other 2 squadrons from Langley were the 71st and the 94th with red and blue stripes on the tail fins.

LarryO1970 · 01-30-2008, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ClayMan

Yup, good ol' FF on the C & D model F-15s...and the 27th Fighter Squadron jets had the yellow stripes on the rear vertical stabs...the other 2 squadrons from Langley were the 71st and the 94th with red and blue stripes on the tail fins.

I remember ... at Eglin, we had the blue 58th (Fighting Gorollas), the red 59th (Fighting Crows and the gold 60th (Golden Pride).

I spent time at Langley after 9/11 ... know them well.

wildmountain · 02-17-2008, 12:08 AM

army 1987 to1991

270wsm · 02-17-2008, 12:14 AM

I have never served.....But,

Would like to say"THANK YOU" to eack and every one of you.
To your selflessness me and others like me can enjoy our freedoms that we all share today!!!
Again...THANK YOU!!!!

Brother Bob · 02-17-2008, 07:06 PM

I think I've already done this but,
U.S. Navy 1976-1982

rick343 · 02-17-2008, 07:15 PM

USMC 1962-1968 - 4th Engineer Bn.
Alabama Air National Guard - 117 Air Refueling Wing
Florida Air National Guard - 202 Red Horse Civil Engineering Sq.
West Virginia Air National Guard - 167 Airlift Wing
My Air Guard started in 1989 and ended in 2002

dmb3006 · 02-17-2008, 10:24 PM

USN 1963-1967 USS Rigel AF 58 (gone) SOB!!!! Lots of TAD time indoor pistol range Naval Operation Norfolk Va.It was built under the bleachers at the ball park steel back stop NOISE!! We taught pistol marksmanship to the summer Mid Shipmen.Military L target 15&25 yards.

swabjocky · 02-17-2008, 11:04 PM

US Navy 1972-1993

PAUL KERSEY · 02-18-2008, 05:43 PM

U.S.A.F. SGT/ E-4, 1967 to 1971, south east asia, member of, 5th AIR FORCE COMMANDER- Lt. Gen. Graham's Command Crew attachment. Crew of 10 assigned to keep his C-118 (VIP-118) flying. We were the only crew "w/ENLISTED MEN" who wore the Light Blue UN sheild on our uniform. We also were armed. U.N.sheild meaning: Under U.N. oversight
USAF-ANG 1983-1992. E-5-6. Services branch. Served on oversea's deployments.
US Coast Guard Reserve, E-6, 1992 -1995 Services and support.

Honorable Discharges from all...

MagMT · 02-26-2008, 12:20 AM

US Army Infantry 1998-2002 B Co 1-21 Inf and HHC 2nd BDE, 25th ID

AKHunter · 02-26-2008, 02:00 AM

Not a veteran here and I hope I am not intruding. I just to offer my deepest respect for veterans out there. I understand that you dont get what I feel is enough appreciation for what you do/have done for this country . Here in Anchorage Alaska there is a large contingent of U.S military personel and seemingly a genuine appreciation for them from us civilians. I offer discounts at my business to active and retired personel and at times give personal thanks to military personel I see at events, in public, and so on. Many seem surprised by it and appreciate it. I hope more people will let you all know we could not have the greatest country one earth without your efforts and sacrifices.If one day I can do more, I will.

Thank you !
Lawrence

Cudahogs · 02-26-2008, 05:40 AM

USN 91-97
Nuke Electrician
EM1 (SW)
USS Bainbridge (CGN-25)
USS Eisenhower (CVN-69)

-Fred

01-30-2008, 10:16 AM	#301
win39 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 201	Retired Poice Officer and proud father of son that just graduated from basic at Lackland AFB. Also proud father of daughter that is a corrections officer. God bless all our troops (Past and Present) __________________ Benny

01-30-2008, 10:39 AM	#302
LarryO1970 "Blazing Saddles" GOV Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Johnson Creek, WI Posts: 3,939	Proud Father ... what is your son going to do in the Air Force? ... and now, for a little service related humor: Last edited by LarryO1970; 01-30-2008 at 11:17 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

01-30-2008, 11:56 AM	#303
win39 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 201	He is in Mississippi at Kessler learning something to do with computers. He wanted police but he had trouble with seeing some colors, and they would not let him have that position. __________________ Benny

01-30-2008, 12:15 PM	#305
win39 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 201	His best friend leaves on the 12 of Feb. and he will be doing the police thing. All police work is hard and I tried talking both of them out of it. But you know how young men are, always looking for the glory. I am glad for my son because now he is talking about taking classes and furthering his education in the computer field. He gets stressed sometime's but he seems to be doing better. I think it's the whole missing home and his girlfriend thing that stress him more than anything. He is headstrong, so I think he will do OK. __________________ Benny

01-30-2008, 01:38 PM	#307
win39 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 201	Thanks for the encouragement. I think we all set out for the same thing in the beginning and take certain jobs for the wrong reasons. Being a retired police officer I know how thankless some jobs can be. But there is always something that makes it all worth it. It always made me feel good knowing that I helped someone. I didn't need a medal or recognition. I know that this is the best thing for my son and that when he gets older he will look back on this as being one of the proudest moments in his life no matter what job he does. I think he just wanted to follow in my fathers and my footsteps. My Father was a WWII and Korea Vet ( MP in the Army). I am just proud that he decided to join the AF to serve his country and not just hang out with people that wanted to get in trouble. When I was at Lackland for his graduation I noticed that it was one of the finest facilities I have ever been at. I know that our men and woman serving our Country do not get enough recognition. So Thanks again. __________________ Benny

01-30-2008, 12:22 PM	#306
LarryO1970 "Blazing Saddles" GOV Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Johnson Creek, WI Posts: 3,939	Proud Father... when I fist joined, my going away dinner was with in the company of my grandfather, uncle, etc.... both of whom were Navy (WWII firefighter) and AF (Buff crewmember) Vets respectfully. I told them I wanted every medal on the planet... to have that glory. etc. I recall my late grandfather now (God rest his soul) asking me if I wanted a Purple Heart... which, of course as a young, dumb kid I said "yes". He than spoke to me about actually taking a bullet for his country and how it really turned out to be a marksmanship award for the enemy. After such conversation, I really didn't want that anymore. Later in my AF career... we were attacked (Khobar Towers, 25 June 1996) and lost 19 AF members... those people were awarded posthumous Purple Hearts and then, it all made sense to me. That is not an award I'd want. For those who received one, man, I sympathize. I got lucky... not a scratch so far... Learning what I did from my grandfather... I pass that along to others I meet who wanted the same I did. Good luck to your son... anything else I can help with, please ask.

01-30-2008, 01:45 PM	#308
LarryO1970 "Blazing Saddles" GOV Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Johnson Creek, WI Posts: 3,939	"I know that our men and woman serving our Country do not get enough recognition." Ditto on that.

02-17-2008, 12:08 AM	#311
wildmountain Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: southwest Wyoming Posts: 29	army 1987 to1991

02-17-2008, 12:14 AM	#312
270wsm Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 326 Images: 2	I have never served.....But, Would like to say"THANK YOU" to eack and every one of you. To your selflessness me and others like me can enjoy our freedoms that we all share today!!! Again...THANK YOU!!!! __________________ THIS IS MY COMMANDMENT,THAT YE LOVE ONE ANOTHER,AS I HAVE LOVED YOU-Jesus Christ(John15:12)

02-17-2008, 07:06 PM	#313
Brother Bob The Mayor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Olive Branch, MS. Posts: 3,051 Blog Entries: 3	I think I've already done this but, U.S. Navy 1976-1982

02-17-2008, 07:15 PM	#314
rick343 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 83	USMC 1962-1968 - 4th Engineer Bn. Alabama Air National Guard - 117 Air Refueling Wing Florida Air National Guard - 202 Red Horse Civil Engineering Sq. West Virginia Air National Guard - 167 Airlift Wing My Air Guard started in 1989 and ended in 2002

02-17-2008, 10:24 PM	#315
dmb3006 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 11	USN 1963-1967 USS Rigel AF 58 (gone) SOB!!!! Lots of TAD time indoor pistol range Naval Operation Norfolk Va.It was built under the bleachers at the ball park steel back stop NOISE!! We taught pistol marksmanship to the summer Mid Shipmen.Military L target 15&25 yards.

02-17-2008, 11:04 PM	#316
swabjocky Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 59	US Navy 1972-1993

02-18-2008, 05:43 PM	#317
PAUL KERSEY Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: many different places, prefere the Northwest coast, woodlands, highlands, and near fresh water. Posts: 7	U.S.A.F. SGT/ E-4, 1967 to 1971, south east asia, member of, 5th AIR FORCE COMMANDER- Lt. Gen. Graham's Command Crew attachment. Crew of 10 assigned to keep his C-118 (VIP-118) flying. We were the only crew "w/ENLISTED MEN" who wore the Light Blue UN sheild on our uniform. We also were armed. U.N.sheild meaning: Under U.N. oversight USAF-ANG 1983-1992. E-5-6. Services branch. Served on oversea's deployments. US Coast Guard Reserve, E-6, 1992 -1995 Services and support. Honorable Discharges from all...

02-26-2008, 12:20 AM	#318
MagMT Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 21	US Army Infantry 1998-2002 B Co 1-21 Inf and HHC 2nd BDE, 25th ID

02-26-2008, 02:00 AM	#319
AKHunter Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 899	Not a veteran here and I hope I am not intruding. I just to offer my deepest respect for veterans out there. I understand that you dont get what I feel is enough appreciation for what you do/have done for this country . Here in Anchorage Alaska there is a large contingent of U.S military personel and seemingly a genuine appreciation for them from us civilians. I offer discounts at my business to active and retired personel and at times give personal thanks to military personel I see at events, in public, and so on. Many seem surprised by it and appreciate it. I hope more people will let you all know we could not have the greatest country one earth without your efforts and sacrifices.If one day I can do more, I will. Thank you ! Lawrence

02-26-2008, 05:40 AM	#320
Cudahogs Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Allis, WI Posts: 129	Squidly Diddly USN 91-97 Nuke Electrician EM1 (SW) USS Bainbridge (CGN-25) USS Eisenhower (CVN-69) -Fred