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11/11/2007 10:29:43 AM · #101 |
Wannabe - rejected for service on medical grounds. I applied for infantry in Army Reserve.
To place yourself between your loved ones and war's desolation is a noble undertaking. |
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11/11/2007 10:50:26 AM · #102 |
USAF - 1968-1972
Lackland AFB, Brooks AFB, Holloman AFB, Phan Rang AB, and Da Nang AB (71-72) Disabled Veteran living in Helena, Montana.
Xuko
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11/11/2007 11:04:26 AM · #103 |
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11/11/2007 11:15:33 AM · #104 |
I am retired Air Force, and disabled Veteran. I am 29 years old. I joined in 1998. Was at Lackland AFB, Brooks AFB, Osan AB, S. Korea, Sheppard AFB, Tx, and Keesler AFB, MS.
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11/11/2007 11:22:48 AM · #105 |
I'm a retired Canadian Air Force member
1979 - 1994
Many years in North Bay, Ont
3 years as a recruit instructor
and finally 4 years in Comox, BC (the best place) |
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11/11/2007 12:14:55 PM · #106 |
Proud spouse to  jaxter (US Navy) |
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11/11/2007 01:10:58 PM · #107 |
I'm active duty U.S. Marines. Started off as a Judge Advocate but am now a Middle East Foreign Area Officer serving as Naval/Marine Corps Attache at the U.S. Embassy in Oman.
1992 - Quantico
1994 - 96 1st FSSG, Camp Pendleton
96-98 - 1st MARDIV, Camp Pendleton
98-99 - 31st MEU, Okinawa, Japan. Depoloyed for Op Desert Fox to Persian Gulf.
99 - 2001 - Naval Postgraduate School and Defense Language Institute, Monterey, CA
2002 - Oman
2003 - 05 - Miramar, CA
Feb - Sep 04 - Al Asad, Iraq
05 - present, Oman
Going to Senegal next.
Dad - 20 years USAF, then civilian working for Army
Mom - USAF to Captain, then out to have kids, then civilian working for Air Force.
Brother - 4 years USAF
Grandfather - USN in WWI. Crossed Atlantic 18 times
Uncle Tony - USN. Served in WWII in Battle for Okinawa.
Uncle Robert - USN. Served in WWII in the Pacific.
Uncle Gene - USAF retired MSGt
Uncle Paul - USN Nuke engineer
Aunt Gertrude - USAF nurse
Cousin Richard - Retired USN Captain (pilot).
Cousin Robert - Retired U.S. Marine LtCol
Cousin whats his name - Army reserves
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11/11/2007 01:27:46 PM · #108 |
Active Air Force 1972-1981
Got to spend time at some very interesting places... a half mile inside the Colorado Rockies, on top of a mountain top in Turkey, on a hill top over looking Vandenberg AFB supporting rocket launches and command and control of our military satellites (how many people can say they took pictures with a spy satellite? ;D), Germany, where I did a lot of extra duty photography for the HQ group I was in as well as the base when they needed an extra photographer. And at Sunnyvale AFS across from Moffett Field (Navy) and next to the Blue Cube (classified) where we supported more military communications and spy satellites.
Mike
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11/11/2007 01:33:25 PM · #109 |
Originally posted by Fetor:
Originally posted by Melethia:
*waves, too* (And hi to Cory!) By the way, if anyone is interested in an Iraq GTG, I think we're going to have one in December... :-)
Best part about Veteran's Day (and the Marine Corps birthday - happy birthday, US Marines!) is the really, really good cake at the DFACs. |
we got a beer!
yes I'm hosting the Iraq GTG in Al Asad. Current attendees:
1. Melethia
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Prefered mode of transportation: C-17
Alternate modes include convoys/walking/camel
Good luck |
Hey Cory, see you are in the MAW when you gonna swing with the wing out here in Miramar? If you pass through look me up.
Happy 232nd Birthday Devil Dogs. And to all the Vets, Thanx.
Andy
SSgt USMC (Former)
ED: I heard this at the MCAS Miramar Airshow this year, but you guys here already knew this.
The words of Marine Corps Chaplain Father Dennis O'Brien say it best:
"It is the soldier, not the poet who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the soldier, not the reporter who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the soldier, not the campus organizer who has given us the freedom to demonstrate.
And it is the soldier who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag,
and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who gives the protester the right to burn the flag."
Message edited by author 2007-11-11 14:04:13. |
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11/11/2007 11:26:05 PM · #110 |
Originally posted by awpollard:
Originally posted by Fetor:
Originally posted by Melethia:
*waves, too* (And hi to Cory!) By the way, if anyone is interested in an Iraq GTG, I think we're going to have one in December... :-)
Best part about Veteran's Day (and the Marine Corps birthday - happy birthday, US Marines!) is the really, really good cake at the DFACs. |
we got a beer!
yes I'm hosting the Iraq GTG in Al Asad. Current attendees:
1. Melethia
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4.
Prefered mode of transportation: C-17
Alternate modes include convoys/walking/camel
Good luck |
Hey Cory, see you are in the MAW when you gonna swing with the wing out here in Miramar? If you pass through look me up.
Happy 232nd Birthday Devil Dogs. And to all the Vets, Thanx.
Andy
SSgt USMC (Former)
ED: I heard this at the MCAS Miramar Airshow this year, but you guys here already knew this.
The words of Marine Corps Chaplain Father Dennis O'Brien say it best:
"It is the soldier, not the poet who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the soldier, not the reporter who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the soldier, not the campus organizer who has given us the freedom to demonstrate.
And it is the soldier who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag,
and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who gives the protester the right to burn the flag." |
well im at 2nd maw hq, so i dont go out to miramar much/ever
never know though.
my mos has OIF conferences going on every few months in different parts of the states. ive yet to attend one but i think when i get back ill be going to them.
Ill let ya know!
Message edited by author 2007-11-11 23:28:57.
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11/11/2007 11:57:34 PM · #111 |
Active duty AF (C-17 Loadmaster).
16+ years of flying (3 yrs on C-141's and the last 13+ yrs on C-17's).
Just moved to San Antonio, TX (Lackland AFB) to teach the tech-school for my career field. Less than 4 yrs until I'm retirement eligible and I'd like to get back into taking pictures for a living. We'll see.
Happy Veteran's Day to all my brothers and sisters out there in the Armed Services and to all who have previously served! And thanks also to those of you who support us!
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11/12/2007 12:11:02 AM · #112 |
Thanks you one all all for your service and protecting our frreedoms were ever you have been sent. God's speed. Van
Message edited by author 2007-11-12 00:11:30. |
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11/12/2007 12:46:27 AM · #113 |
Originally posted by RedDotCom:
Active duty AF (C-17 Loadmaster). |
C-17 the Cadillac of the skies
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11/12/2007 12:56:39 AM · #114 |
| God Bless all of you! Thanks fr your service! |
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11/12/2007 10:49:45 AM · #115 |
thank you all for your service; the sacrifices are truly appreciated!
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i had the priviledge of photographing a Veteran's Day observance yesterday in Powhatan Courthouse, VA, a small, rural community that still remembers. feel free to visit the gallery here. |
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11/12/2007 11:08:48 AM · #116 |
OMG - Barbara, you must be super proud of him - hard as nails your dad.. Posted the details of link here as its like something out of a movie... amazing!!
Citation: Sgt. Bleak, a member of the medical company, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and indomitable courage above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. As a medical aidman, he volunteered to accompany a reconnaissance patrol committed to engage the enemy and capture a prisoner for interrogation. Forging up the rugged slope of the key terrain, the group was subjected to intense automatic weapons and small arms fire and suffered several casualties. After administering to the wounded, he continued to advance with the patrol. Nearing the military crest of the hill, while
attempting to cross the fire-swept area to attend the wounded, he came under hostile fire from a small group of the enemy
concealed in a trench. Entering the trench he closed with the enemy, killed 2 with bare hands and a third with his trench knife. Moving from the emplacement, he saw a concussion grenade fall in front of a companion and, quickly shifting his position, shielded the man from the impact of the blast. Later, while ministering to the wounded, he was struck by a hostile bullet but, despite the wound, he undertook to evacuate a wounded comrade. As he moved down the hill with his heavy burden, he was attacked by 2 enemy soldiers with fixed bayonets. Closing with the aggressors, he grabbed them and smacked their heads together, then carried his helpless comrade down the hill to safety. Sgt. Bleak's dauntless courage and intrepid actions reflect utmost credit upon himself and are in keeping with the honored traditions of the military service.
Originally posted by BAMartin:
Mt father was the recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor in Korea.
He died last March.
Here is his information.
David Bleak
More History |
Message edited by author 2007-11-12 11:08:59. |
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11/12/2007 11:13:32 AM · #117 |
I am more proud of him than anyone will ever know. He was a giant of a man, but more gentle than anyone I ever met.
Originally posted by Simms:
OMG - Barbara, you must be super proud of him - hard as nails your dad.. Posted the details of link here as its like something out of a movie... amazing!!
Citation: Sgt. Bleak, a member of the medical company, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and indomitable courage above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. As a medical aidman, he volunteered to accompany a reconnaissance patrol committed to engage the enemy and capture a prisoner for interrogation. Forging up the rugged slope of the key terrain, the group was subjected to intense automatic weapons and small arms fire and suffered several casualties. After administering to the wounded, he continued to advance with the patrol. Nearing the military crest of the hill, while
attempting to cross the fire-swept area to attend the wounded, he came under hostile fire from a small group of the enemy
concealed in a trench. Entering the trench he closed with the enemy, killed 2 with bare hands and a third with his trench knife. Moving from the emplacement, he saw a concussion grenade fall in front of a companion and, quickly shifting his position, shielded the man from the impact of the blast. Later, while ministering to the wounded, he was struck by a hostile bullet but, despite the wound, he undertook to evacuate a wounded comrade. As he moved down the hill with his heavy burden, he was attacked by 2 enemy soldiers with fixed bayonets. Closing with the aggressors, he grabbed them and smacked their heads together, then carried his helpless comrade down the hill to safety. Sgt. Bleak's dauntless courage and intrepid actions reflect utmost credit upon himself and are in keeping with the honored traditions of the military service.
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11/12/2007 11:14:47 AM · #118 |
Taken in Minden, LA. A traveling version of the Viet Nam Memorial. Having been to the real memorial, this was still moving. This is only one representation of the world's losses due to conflict.
However this day (actually yesterday) is observed, thanks to all that have served or are serving from all nations. |
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11/12/2007 05:02:05 PM · #119 |
Proud U.S. Coast Guard Wife and Proud U.S. Marine Corps Mom!
Message edited by author 2007-11-12 17:02:23. |
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11/12/2007 05:58:06 PM · #120 |
My husband....U.S.A.F Retired.
My Dad........U.S. Navy Retired.
My Uncle and Papa..U.S.M.C...Retired
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11/12/2007 08:17:21 PM · #121 |
Active Duty Army 1989-1993
Ft Hood, 1/502nd MP Platoon "Nasty Boys"
in memory of Cpl Palmer from my platoon who was the LT's driver when they hit a landmine with his hummer. God rest his soul. |
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11/12/2007 08:32:57 PM · #122 |
| Thank you, to all active and retire. You are my true hereos. |
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11/12/2007 08:50:34 PM · #123 |
Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Every soldier from every nation is statement to the will of his/her people. It's not always the will of every person in that population, but without the sacrifices of optimistically minded soldiers in nations fighting for justice and truth, we would all be in much greater peril. Happy Veterans Day.
Message edited by author 2007-11-12 20:50:57. |
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11/13/2007 04:14:49 AM · #124 |
Originally posted by BAMartin:
I am more proud of him than anyone will ever know. He was a giant of a man, but more gentle than anyone I ever met. |
You always have to watch out for the quiet ones. |
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11/13/2007 07:23:53 AM · #125 |
Originally posted by BAMartin:
Mt father was the recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor in Korea.
He died last March.
Here is his information.
David Bleak
More History |
Amazing man ! You must be so proud of him.
Mike
p.s. 10 years Royal Air Force 1969 > 1979 :-)
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