toddlgreene
124 posts
Nov 11, 2009
1:18 PM
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From one harp-playing veteran to another, thank you for your service.
Post your branch, career or enlistment span and MOS or specialty.
Louisiana Air National Guard(Dept of the Air Force)
159th Fighter Wing
1987-2008, retired
Propulsion Specialist(Jet Mechanic)on F-15 fighters.
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GO SAINTS!
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Last Edited by on Nov 11, 2009 1:50 PM
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toddlgreene
126 posts
Nov 11, 2009
1:43 PM
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Oh yeah, if any of you live near an Applebees, you can eat free tonight!
http://www.applebees.com/vetsday/
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GO SAINTS!
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Last Edited by on Nov 11, 2009 1:51 PM
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JimInMO
23 posts
Nov 11, 2009
1:58 PM
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U.S. Army November, 1966-68
MOS 91B20 (Medic)
Spent the whole tour guarding the NW coast from Ft. Lewis WA. Wasn't a single successful invasion during that entire period.
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DanP
98 posts
Nov 11, 2009
3:54 PM
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U.S. Army 1974-77 MOS 05F20 Signal Corps 2nd Armored Division Ft. Hood, Texas
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bullion king
13 posts
Nov 11, 2009
4:05 PM
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Thank you to all of you who has served our country and kept us safe.
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Ray
77 posts
Nov 11, 2009
4:20 PM
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U.S. Navy Jan.1966-Dec.1969 3 WestPac tours. VietNam
Quartermaster (Thats navigation in the Navy)
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nacoran
381 posts
Nov 11, 2009
4:23 PM
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Thanks Vets.
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kudzurunner
786 posts
Nov 11, 2009
5:56 PM
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If I'm not wrong, the oldest blues society in America, the Bucks County Blues Society (1977), was founded by Vietnam Vets.
The Bucks County Rhythm and Blues Picnic is a fantastic blues festival. In fact, I'm going to email Tom Cullen right now and see if he'll book us.
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Preston
546 posts
Nov 12, 2009
5:15 AM
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Thank you Vets, you are awesome. Sorry I didn't say it yesterday, bt it should mean no less today.
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ness
114 posts
Nov 12, 2009
5:33 AM
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Yep, thanks vets!
I watched a show on PBS (that's our non-commercial public network in the US) the other night called 'Hallowed Ground'. It showed the World War II, and some WWI, cemeteries in Europe, Africa and the Pacific. I knew we had a cemetery at Normandy, but I wasn't aware of how many others there were.
A couple things really struck me:
In Belgium, the Netherlands, Great Britain, Luxembourg, and France (maybe others too, these were the ones mentioned), the locals were still extremely appreciative of the sacrifice the soldiers made. In Luxembourg, they take elementary students there and teach them about the war. In Belgium, there was an old local who sang our national anthem.
They talked to some of the locals in France, (I believe) who helped bury the soldiers. One lady still makes an annual visit to the grave of a soldier who had stayed in their home for a brief time.
There were a number of graves where brothers were buried side-by-side, and in one instance father-son. At one cemetery in the Pacific, there was a memorial for missing soldiers that listed the name of 5 brothers who all died when their ship was sunk.
The sheer numbers were staggering: Normandy 9,000 for instance. Five thousand here, 6 thousand there. I lost track.
Anyhoo -- it all put a lump in my throat.
Please don't take this as a political statement of any kind. And, I recognize there were sacrifices made across the globe -- this program just happened to be about the US. It was cool to see people who lived through it, still moved by it 60 years later.
John
(who hopes he hasn't started something)
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Bluzdude46
266 posts
Nov 12, 2009
8:37 AM
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U.S.A.F. 834th Security Squadron 1st S.O.W. Hurlburt Field FL. 1979-1983 Did My tour, it's family tradition, My Nephew is out of Guam on a Sub and My Son in law is in Baghdad Iraq
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toddlgreene
133 posts
Nov 12, 2009
9:08 AM
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I agree, Buzadero. This week, the National WWII museum here in New Orleans just opened a gigantic new wing. I can't wait to get over there on a day off and see it. I encourage anyone planning a trip to NO to work at least 4 or 5 hours into their schedule to tour the museum. It really brings to light one of the most fascinating times in modern history.
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toddlgreene
135 posts
Nov 12, 2009
10:25 AM
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@ oldwailer-you still wore the unifom and did your job to support the big picture-you're a Veteran, so be proud!
@ Buzadero-I just walked down Burgundy during my daily lunchtime walk! it's still there;)
A LOT of buskers out on Royal St today-dunno if it's just the nice weather or what. Saw a few rack players, but no soloists...Usually Grampa Elliot's out there playing and singing, but no-show today.
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Buzadero
196 posts
Nov 12, 2009
10:44 AM
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Did you keep your wallet in your front pocket?
I lived in town from 1981-88. Then, I moved over to a live on a boat in Bay St Louis. I had a very cool pad that had once been a whorehouse. Tiny little entry off the street for a car to just squeeze through. Once inside the courtyard was all brick except for an area in the center where the old fountain had been removed and concreted over. I spent the days when I wasn't living offshore there. My neighbors included some musicians and a female impersonator that brought home more tourist women than anybody I ever knew. NEVER let anyone tell you that somebody in drag is necessarily gay. That dude and his multi-sexual friends were the biggest eye opener that everybody is everybody and stereotypes are pure crap. But, I digress.
Our NOLA digs now are on St Anthony. Like I said, I hardly ever spend more than a single transition night there when I come to town. But, I will make it a point to let you kno the next time I'll be there for any duration.
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~Buzadero
Underwater Janitor, Patriot
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toddlgreene
137 posts
Nov 12, 2009
10:48 AM
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Haha, it's much safer now(in the Quarter, anyway)since Katrina.
Yes, do let me know when you head this way. I have a pretty good handle on harmonica goings-on around the city, and I could at the very least guide you to some good shows, plus there are a few good jam nights.
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GO SAINTS!
crescentcityharmonicaclub@gmail.com
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Buzadero
197 posts
Nov 12, 2009
10:49 AM
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Will do. Gracias.
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~Buzadero
Underwater Janitor, Patriot
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Honkin On Bobo
87 posts
Nov 12, 2009
12:55 PM
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This thread needs a bump.
Thank you to all Vets, from all eras and in whatever capacity you served.
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djm3801
246 posts
Nov 13, 2009
3:02 AM
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Thanks.
US Army 1966 - 1968
Fort Rucker Ala 66 - 67
USA Stratcom 67 - 68 Thailand
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