Veterans, Raise Your Hand
06-03-08, 08:50 PM
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feros ferio
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Fortunately, I avoided Vietnam with a student deferment, followed by a lucky top-of-the-last third (#245) birthday lottery draw. I believe we should rely ever more heavily on our technology to fight terrorists and rogue states, and I strongly oppose mandatory military conscription. (Yes, my sons are currently at prime draft ages, 23 and 19. The elder one is pursuing a PhD in plasma physics and superconductor engineering, in preparation for a career in nuclear fusion research and development. He can make a far greater contribution there than anywhere in the military.) I would support some sort of universal service only if it provided individuals a very wide choice of assignments.
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Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
06-03-08, 09:42 PM
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1965-66 Ft. Ord and Ft. Devens, 1966-68 Classified, 1968-69 near DC in Virginia.
06-04-08, 06:50 AM
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Semper Fi
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United States Marine Corps
1975-1977 LCPL
MCRD Parris Island
Avionics/wingwipe type
Semper Fi! Once Marine, Always a Marine.
Bill
1975-1977 LCPL
MCRD Parris Island
Avionics/wingwipe type
Semper Fi! Once Marine, Always a Marine.
Bill
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Semper Fi, USMC, 1975-1977
I Can Do All Things Through Him, Who Gives Me Strength. Philippians 4:13
Semper Fi, USMC, 1975-1977
I Can Do All Things Through Him, Who Gives Me Strength. Philippians 4:13
06-04-08, 07:02 AM
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Streetfire
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USN 1970-1974
Tactics Instructor - Viet Namese Officer Canidate Program
Tactics Instructor - Viet Namese Officer Canidate Program
06-04-08, 08:16 AM
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USMC 1968 - 1971
Quantico, VA OCS, Basic School
Pendleton, CA 5th Mar Div
Danang, VN FLC
Okinawa 3rd Mar Div (Camp Foster & Futema)
SEMPER FI
Quantico, VA OCS, Basic School
Pendleton, CA 5th Mar Div
Danang, VN FLC
Okinawa 3rd Mar Div (Camp Foster & Futema)
SEMPER FI
06-04-08, 08:42 AM
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Old Enough to Know Better
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U.S. Army 1975 - 1979, 35F/55G, Special Weapons, Fort Jackson, Redstone Arsenal, Seneca Army Depot, Sieglesbach Army Depot
U.S. Army Reserve 1979 - 1982, NBC Instructor, 4003 HHC, MWC OK, Ft Chaffee AR.
Freedom isn't free.
U.S. Army Reserve 1979 - 1982, NBC Instructor, 4003 HHC, MWC OK, Ft Chaffee AR.
Freedom isn't free.
