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Company. 3407 US Naval 1973 Orlando, FL graduation
Would love to.connect with any 1973 Orlando Florida USN female vets. DK Wilson was our CC. |
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MARINE GY/SGT RETIRED
I joined the marine Corps in 1956 out of high school St Joesph Mo. Boot Camp at MCRD PLT 281 San Diego Calif,(1607674) transferred to E Company/2/4 Kanona Hawaii. Marine Barracks Atsugi Japan 1957/59, 1St Pioneer. Bn. Camp Pendelton,1959/1962 Calif, Mag 11 Atsugi Japan 1962 /1964 , Bravo Company 8th Engineer Bn. camp Lejeune NC 1964/65, HQ Bn Henderson Hall, Arlington Va.65/68, Mag 39 Quang Tri Rvn 68/69, Convoys, Ariel Gunner. MCB Quantico VA Base Motors/Ground Safety Office, 69/73, MCAS El Toro Ca, 1973/75, MCAS Iwakuni Japan, 1975/1976, #rd Marine Air Wing , El Toro Ca.1976/77. Retired GySgt 1977. Worked for the Air Force 18 Years as Civilian. Now Retired living in Bloomington Ind. |
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in the field with a nut
we were out in Baghdad in Iraq and walking alone side of the road , and we had Specialists (MOS 89D Sgt James Burke was from Kentucky , He was a crazy man didn't care to blow thing up , we all put him on other side of the road while packing the explosives', because we said if shooting start I want far away from you and your backpack and that his job was responsible for attacking, defeating, and exploiting unexploded building and what ever they needed him to do, Our objective was to get him to his objective and out , we made into downtown Baghdad and found our Objective when he came out from doing his thing he look at me and put a cigar in his mouth and said run run like hell , we got a distance he set that shot off and the hole block look like a big ball of fire , siren going off and everything went to hell quick , We ending up in gunfight and Burke said charges here and he started firing on a group of Iraqi soldiers and we moved to another location behind a Iraqi Truck and as they approach that spot he set that charge off , you know your job, and we got back to our company and Capt. Jackson said well done guy , you all have destroyed two main building that they was using for a hideout and two block of buildings you are one crazy fucker , but great job and I look at Burke and said you are one crazy fucker, I glad you on our side , and two weeks later i got go Home back to Austin, Tx i sure miss those brother in arms |
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Searching For Someone
Hi to all members on here! I am currently searching for my maternal grandfather, we were never given a name so we are going through DNA and researching ourselves. We have been lead to believe that the man we are looking for served in the US Military and was possibly stationed in Sculthorpe, Norfolk, United Kingdom during a period of 1959. We also think his name may be Burton Hall Allen Jr. I wonder if anyone could help me with any details of this man? |
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Looking For Trick 3 Mates
I was in the 6921st at Misawa AB on trick 3 from 1962-1964. Any of my old buddies send me an email to catch up @ kauts@comcast.net |
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619th Ordinance Company
Looking for all who was station at Krigsfeldt Army Depot (North Point) Germany with 619th Ordinance Company from 1979 to 1981. I would like to have a reunion for all of us that can make it contact me at wallaceboshaw@yahoo.com or call 254-295-3181. Thank you!!!! |
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Looking for shipmates
I am looking for shipmates from 1961 to 1965 that was on the U.S.S. Washtenaw County LST-1166. Please e-mail me, fotos4u2000@yahoo.com. |
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BLACKHORSE wingmen
Was reunited with both my BLACKHORSE wingmen at the NW BLACKHORSE reunion in Yelm, Washington in August, 2019! Great times! |
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Never! Give, Up!
Do, Not! give up! on your Benefits? with the Dept. of Veterans! Affairs,this System has been Re-Vamped Tremendously! Since President. Donald J. Trump,had that Block! removed! that required, Congressional, Approval, First!, before! a V.A. Employee! could be Fired! But, Now! they? can Since the Year 2017, Now Veterans get there Benefits Faster! and Better Health Care under the New! "Mission Act!". I was, Honorably Discharged with, Service Connected Disability's in March of 1991 after, Operation Desert Storm, and could Not! obtain! Substantial gainful Employment,I did Not! receive my 100% Rating for the same! 4 Disability's until the year 2008,18 Years! I got the run around with those V.A. Employees! and during this waiting period I lost! Everything Including my family,I started drinking, going to jail etc. But now! with my Benefits I bought my First Home! in Sept. 2018 I'm almost, 3 Years! Clean! and Sober! But, I did seek Treatment for this! and I have adopted a Dog and Cat to keep me company and I live in a Very! Nice Community, around other Veterans and retiree's and Active Duty Home Owners,I Alway's keep and Read! the most updated Version of the Federal Benefits Guide for Veterans! This! is the Weapon! I, use, with the V.A. and then I, utilize All of my Medical rights if, needed, there have Been A lot! of Positive changes for Veterans! Since 2017 So, Don't! Give Up! Out!. |
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NEED YOUR HELP. B52 BOMBERS "DO NOT DROP" INCIDENT
NEED YOUR HELP! B52 BOMBERS "DO NOT DROP" INCIDENT, VIETNAM WAR, TET OFFENSIVE 1968, TAN SON NHUT AIR BASE - THOUSAND OF LIVES SAVED (United States Marines, Soldiers, and Military Friendly Forces). THIS INCIDENT IS NOW DE-CLASSIFIED! Anybody, who has information/knowledge of the following, please contact Thomas J. Pope, Jr., Major, USAF, Ret., at email address: popetj@comcast.net. 1. B52 Bomber Crews/Pilots -Home Base, Anderson Air Base, Guam (1968) 2. All Vietnam Veterans (1968) 3.Tactical Air Control Center (TACC) - Senior Controllers/Weapon Controllers/Charters (1968) 4. Members of the Air Force Investigation Team (1968) – B52 Bombers “Do Not Drop” Incident 5. Lieutenant Charles R. Hope, Air Traffic Control Officer – Air Traffic Control Regulation Center (1968) I was an Air Traffic Control Controller/Supervisor in Vietnam (Tet Offensive) and was involved in an incident where I was forced into a situation (only a sergeant at the time) in turning around a B52 Flight bombing run involving multiple planes at the very last minute after learning the coordinates were those of our forces, and where the Australian officer in charge threatened me after the fact but was ultimately sent home following the incident, verified by a review of Air Force/Federal Aviation Administration tape recordings of the incident and a corroborating Air Force Investigation. I have been unable to prove my story as all the military men I knew have passed – I am still looking for LIEUTENANT CHARLES R. HOPE. The radio transmissions on Air Traffic Control Emergency Frequencies, 121.5 or 243.0 MHz communications by the pilot and me are as follows: Me: “B52 Arc-Light flight (Call Sign), this is Paris Control, if you drop on x-ray, tango (coordinates from the Top Secret message), you will drop on America’s Marines, Soldiers, and Friendly Military Forces. Please do not drop, Sir, over!” Me: Repeated Transmission(s): On all Air Traffic Control radio and ground radio frequencies: “B52 Arc-Light flight (Call Sign), this is Paris Control, if you drop on x-ray, tango (coordinates from the Top Secret message)…, you will drop on America Marines, Soldiers, and friendly military forces. Please do not drop, Sir, over!” B52 Flight Commander: “One minute from (drop) targets” …pilot directing B52 Bomber Crews. Me: Reactivated Emergency Frequencies and broadcast: “I am transmitting on Air Traffic Control Emergency Frequencies, 243.0 MHz and 121.5 MHz, B52 Arc-Light flight (Call Sign), this is Paris Control, if you drop on x-ray, tango (coordinates from the Top Secret message)…, Sir, you will drop on America’s Marines, Soldiers, and friendly military forces. Please do not drop, Sir, over! B52 Flight Commander: “Paris Control! Are you directing me to cancel the weapons’ drop on x-ray, tango (coordinates from the Top Secret message)…, is that an Affirmative, Authenticate, please, over?” Me: “This is Paris Control, That’s an Affirmative, Sir, if you drop on x-ray, tango (coordinates from the Top Secret message)…, you will DEFINITELY drop on America’s Marines, Soldier, and friendly military forces. Please do not drop, Sir. Authenticating: Thomas J. Pope, Jr., USAF, Technical Sergeant, Supervisor, Air Traffic Regulation Center. Over?” B52 Flight Commander: “Roger, Paris Control, Thank you, returning to Base.” B52 Flight Commander: “Transmitting on emergency frequencies 243.0 MHz and 121.5 MHz, B52 - Arc-Light flight (Call Sign), do not drop! Return to Base” – (Anderson Air Base, Guam). |
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