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  • John R Rushing
  • keith mueller
  • William (Bill) Karr ETC(SS)
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  • Craig Mook (EWC(SW/AW))
  • Harry D. Polny
  • allen moravek
  • Ken Layser
  • Robin Beecher Brissey
  • Tim Gulliford
  • D.John Maddalena
  • Timothy Danner (Tim)
  • Gregory E. Hausler
  • D. Clayton Meadows
  • Earnie Burton
  • (Salty  Dawg) Gary Harman
  • David Schreiber
  • Gregg Stoner
  • Jack Kilcrease
 

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Rick "Dutch" Wegman

4th of July

Here we go sports fans. FINALLY..................the cold and snow are gone. It's nice and toasty outside. The sun bakes our backs, arms and legs when we do the "manly" ritual of mowing the grass. We come inside for a cold one and to ease the pain of our sunburnt bodies and casually glance at the calendar next to the fridge. OMG!!!!! It's already the 4th of July. Where the heck did the time go? Jeez, wasn't Easter last week?

The time for the manliest of manly rituals...............GRILLING!!!!… Continue

Posted by Rick "Dutch" Wegman on June 23, 2009 at 5:39pm — 3 Comments

Ken Layser

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Posted by Ken Layser on June 23, 2009 at 7:58am

Rick "Dutch" Wegman

Fathers Day

I'm no different than many guys and/or gals, that grew up without a father. Mine, in particular, thought breaking the law was more important than taking care of his family. Basically, prison was where I knew him to be the most. Definitely not around me.Thus, I was raised by my grandmother. She understood that a "father figure" was needed and did her best to expose me to every imaginable avenue available..........from church organizations to boy scouts. She would often insist on me going on campi… Continue

Posted by Rick "Dutch" Wegman on June 19, 2009 at 7:30pm — 9 Comments

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Kevin Armstrong

Navy Vets helping Navy Vets 18 Replies

A major part of our Transition Assistance Program (TAP) class covered networking through veterans groups such as the Legion and VFW. The gist of the briefs indicated that as we prepared to rejoin t...

Started by Kevin Armstrong in News and Links to Share. Last reply by Ralph "Ricky" Ricardo Jul 2.

Jerald  Terwilliger

Veterans To Protest At LA VA Medical Center

A peaceful protest (at least to start) by some older veterans to protest the state of the Va. Flying the flag upside down to indicaed the VA in distress. Check my blog http://jerry88acwv-americanco...

Started by Jerald Terwilliger in News and Links to Share Jun 28.

Jerald  Terwilliger

Could This Be The Reason For No Medal This Year. 3 Replies

We are going down the drain. Do not want to upset the Russians, so Kiss the Cold War Medal goodby. On my blog http://jerry88acwv-americancoldwarveterans.blogspo this link http://tinyurl.com/74sg3m ...

Started by Jerald Terwilliger in News and Links to Share. Last reply by D.John Maddalena Jun 27.

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USS Flagstaff leaving San Diego harbor.

Headline News from the US Navy

Celebrations, Tributes Continue for Nation's Senior Hero

The oldest living Medal of Honor recipient will be honored in Coronado's Independence Day parade along Orange Avenue July 4.

Navy Mourns ACU-5 Sailor Slain on Duty

The Navy expressed sadness over the loss of Seaman August Provost of Assault Craft Unit Five (ACU 5)and sympathy for his family, friends and shipmates during a press conference in San Diego Friday.

HSM-71 Completes Maiden Deployment

The "Raptors" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71 will complete their maiden deployment when the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) pulls into San Diego July 6.
 
 

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