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Vietnam Security Police Association, Inc. (USAF)
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The Vietnam Security Police Association, Inc. (USAF) is an association for USAF Vietnam War Veterans
who served in Vietnam or Thailand from 1960-1975 as Security / Air Police, or as an augmentee.
Please visit VSPA's BB Rules, Disclaimers, and Guidelines prior to posting a message or response.

All Questions or Comments to VSPA Bulletin Board Flight Leader Bill Marshall

Vietnam Security Police Association, Inc. (USAF)

  • UPDATE on The Poss Family -- Steve Gattis, Wed, Sep 02 2009, 8:40:25 PDT (h6.7.88.75.dynamic.ip.windstream.net/75.88.7.6)
    Hello to all.

    I just received a call from Larry Poss to let us know that Don and Larry's Mom passed away a few hours ago after fighting a long and courageous battle with cancer. Her four living sons and their families were with her after traveling across the world and our country to be by her side in Las Vegas, Nevada.

    Funeral arrangements are pending. For the sake of the family, I will post them in the Restricted Area as soon as they are complete.

    Your prayers for their mother and family are deeply appreciated by our brothers, Don and Larry.

    My best to all of you.
    Steve

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  • VA Claims and Appeals backlog -- Jack Smith 377th SPS 68-69 LM 453, Thu, Aug 27 2009, 6:35:29 PDT (adsl-75-42-223-215.dsl.wotnoh.sbcglobal.net/75.42.223.215)
    Just for your information. The new VFW mag has a small item about VA claims. It says that there are 905,000 claims and appeals on backlog. with 737,000 of them unprocessed as of July 18 and 173,000 awaiting appeals. I guess we just have to sit and wait. I have been waiting 9 month's for my claim to be processed. As of now they owe me all the way back to April 2008 when the VA first found my cancer. So guys hang in there we might see some relief soon. The VA is adding about 1200 people to help with our claims. Jack The Old Cowboy

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  • UPDATE on The Don Poss Family -- Steve Gattis, Mon, Aug 31 2009, 18:21:14 PDT (h179.2.88.75.dynamic.ip.windstream.net/75.88.2.179)
    Hello to all.

    I talked to Don earlier today and he asked me to thank everyone for their kind thoughts and prayers for his Mom and family. He has read them all and found comfort in your words. Don knows that we are standing with him as he is with his Mom.

    Don and his brothers all arrived safely and have been able to gather at his mother's side. Sadly, her systems are shutting down rapidly. They moved her to hospice care today and remain by her side.

    Don will keep me posted or get on the bulletin board when he can. For now, he is thankful for all of your prayers.

    My sincere thanks to all of you for standing with Don and Larry in their time of need. My best to all of you.

    Steve

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  • Agent Orange at NKP, Thailand -- John Boyer, Tue, Sep 01 2009, 8:39:51 PDT (static.unknown.charter.com/75.134.1.233)
    Some time back, someone said that there was some documentation that A/O was used in Thailand and specifically at NKP. I am working on a disability application through the local veterans commission and one of the questions was If I had been exposed to A/O. I said it was a probability, he put down Yes. If anyone has any information, I would deeply appreciate any help. WTCoO.

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  • poem -- Terry Sasek, Mon, Aug 31 2009, 3:41:39 PDT (d192-24-203-219.try.wideopenwest.com/24.192.219.203)
    The Loss Of A Loved One

    We will never know that exact moment in time
    We won't know the place where it will happen
    When you or a loved one will be called home

    When someone was sick and had looked better
    Then had suddenly taken a turn for the worse
    And they left us forever with little warning

    Sometimes when our loved ones had to leave us
    We had some warning and were prepared for it
    But many times we have had no warning at all

    When they're sick you hope they'll have more time
    You gather to comfort each other and pray for them
    But sometimes God had taken them from us sooner

    Though they wanted to remain with us they couldn't
    And even though their will to live was still strong
    Their bodies just couldn't fight off the illness

    Though we had wanted them to remain here forever
    We knew deep down that they couldn't stay here
    And you didn't want them to suffer all that pain

    We may never know when our time will finally come
    So tell your loved ones just how much you love them
    And try to live your lives to the fullest each day

    Life is so very precious and we should remember that
    Enjoy it to the fullest with your family and friends
    And always remember to tell them you love them too

    Terry Sasek BT 68-69

    Dedicated to all who have suffered
    or are facing the pain of losing a
    loved one.

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  • Vietnam Wall Washing -- Gary Jones, LM-363, Tue, Sep 01 2009, 3:40:09 PDT (cpe-098-025-041-213.sc.res.rr.com/98.25.41.213)
    Saturday morning, under cloudy, gray skies, Eagle Chapter, Air Force Security Forces Association, gathered to wash OUR Wall. After introductions and a few words from the Park Ranger, I gave a brief history of OUR Wall and what it means to us. After the Pledge of Allegiance, Chaplain Jim Stastny led us in prayer before we began our task.

    In addition to Eagle Chapter Members, there was also a group of former AP/SP/SF from Loring AFB, aka Loring Ramp Rats, and a group of Boy Scouts and their parents.

    VSPA was represented by Mike Cowder, Ken Neal, Jim Stastny, Willie Squires and myself, all VSPA Life Members. Ken Neal traveled all the way from Los Angeles, just to participate. Loring Ramp Rats traveled from Michigan, Indiana, South Carolina and New York. The distances traveled was indeed a lesson for the young Boy Scouts about the bonds of Brotherhood and how we will never forget our Brothers and Sisters.

    After washing OUR Wall, Loring RampRats placed two small rememberences for A2C George Bevich and A1C Bob Pascoe, two former Air Policemen, who are on Panels 9E and 13E.

    As always, washing OUR Wall was a humbling experience and one that I hope to be able to do for years to come.

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  • Wall Washing -- Willie Squires LM#305, Tue, Sep 01 2009, 3:28:53 PDT (user.connect.gpo.gov/162.140.67.10)
    On behalf of the Eagle Chapter of the Air Force Security Forces Association (AFSFA) I would like to thank everyone for coming this past Saturday. We had members of the AFSFA, the VSPA, Loring Ramp Rats and some atcive duty people from Andrews AFB and a Boy Scout troop from Waldorf, MD. So many of you traveled long distances to spend just a short time to perform an honorable task. I feel so sorry (Nah) about driving for ten minutes, when we had people there from Los Angeles, Michigan, Indiana, New York, Maryland and South Carolina. That is true dedication.It was grewat to se old friends and make new ones. Thanks again to all.

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  • The Nation Observes A Historic Death -- chaplain steve, Sun, Aug 30 2009, 18:46:02 PDT (cache-mtc-aa12.proxy.aol.com/64.12.116.16)
    With every death we are reminded of our own mortality but especially the death of such a well known person such as the late Senator.
    It is my prayer that the nation considers what God's word tells us about life being brief at best down here and that we should be rich towards God. Man's praise is briefer still even by today's technology perhaps 3-5 days and that news cycle is over.
    For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
    God has provided a Book, a savior, a finished work of redemption as a gift. He is nearer to us than the mouse on our key board and He loves sinners. Did you know that both Moses and David were guilty of murder yet they were forgiven and wrote much of the Bible. Sorry for the sermon but just got to yackin again. Have a great evening and week guys...:)
    Chaplain Steve

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  • Now THIS is funny -- Mike Thomas LM564, Mon, Aug 31 2009, 7:44:02 PDT (h214.67.90.75.dynamic.ip.windstream.net/75.90.67.214)
    How bout a little Marine Corp humor. This is great, it's funny, poignant and most of all you'll be able to relate. The sad part is the ones that are truly a part of combat and the miltary machine.

    cut n paste
    http://www.bluejacket.com/humor_usmc_wisdom.html#laws

    Terry, that's a beautiful poem. My son has Cystic Fibrosis (22yrs old) and I have lived that poem.

    Mike Thomas LM564
    DaNang TanMy 72

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  • Prayers for Don Poss and His Family -- Steve Gattis, Fri, Aug 28 2009, 18:36:01 PDT (h51.46.20.98.dynamic.ip.windstream.net/98.20.46.51)
    Hello to all.

    As many of you know, the 84 year-old mother of Don Poss has been extremely ill with cancer. She has been in failing health for quite some time. She was admitted to a hospital in Las Vegas last night because the cancer is inoperable and she is failing fast.

    The family has been called together. While this is very hard for our brother Don, it is especially hard for our brother Veteran and Associate Member,Larry, because he had surgery this morning on his leg, ankle and foot (the second surgery in a month), and is not mobile. Don's brother Jerry, another police officer in the family, had surgery on his arm and is on the way to have the cast removed so he can drive to Vegas. Don's brother Ray is flying home from the Philippines.

    When you have a chance, please pray for Don and his family so that they can gather safely in peace and strength to offer love to their Mother and Grandmother during what could be her final hours. We have offered prayers in the past and have no greater gift than to offer more prayers at this time to a wonderful family that believes very deeply and has supported all of us in our own time of need.

    I will keep you posted regarding the Don and his family.

    My best to all of you.
    Steve

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  • Man gets glued to toilet seat at Australian mall...... -- Bill Morris, Mon, Aug 31 2009, 0:40:39 PDT (68-187-33-39.dhcp.ftwo.tx.charter.com/68.187.33.39)

    Man gets glued to toilet seat at Australian mall....for full story go to

    http://www.miamiherald.com/news/weird-news/story/1200457.html

    ~~ Be careful where you sit. ~~

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  • "Nobody ever died of laughter." -- Bill Morris, Sun, Aug 30 2009, 21:18:51 PDT (68-187-33-39.dhcp.ftwo.tx.charter.com/68.187.33.39)

    "Nobody ever died of laughter." -- Sir Henry Maximilian Beerbohm (August 24, 1872 – May 20, 1956).... He was an English parodist and caricaturist.

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  • Man steals woman’s car on 1st date............ -- Bill Morris (True story), Sun, Aug 30 2009, 14:25:41 PDT (68-187-33-39.dhcp.ftwo.tx.charter.com/68.187.33.39)

    Man steals woman’s car on 1st date.... full story below.

    http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32613320/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts/?GT1=43001

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  • USS Mayaguez Reunion -- Ted Whitlock, Sun, Aug 30 2009, 9:26:30 PDT (115.20.118.70.cfl.res.rr.com/70.118.20.115)
    I am hearing rumors of a USS Mayaguez reunion. Does anyone out there know of this. I participated in this operation out of Korat RTAFB Thailand and would be interested. Thanks.

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  • Inglourious B's -- Bob Mitchell LM 301, Sat, Aug 22 2009, 7:47:36 PDT (ip68-14-6-65.ri.ri.cox.net/68.14.6.65)
    Has anybody seen Inglourious B's yet. Between the previews and reviews I'm undecide whether it's worth the time orr money.

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  • Just thinking -- Jack Smith 377th SPS 68-69 LM 453, Fri, Aug 28 2009, 17:56:48 PDT (adsl-75-42-217-149.dsl.wotnoh.sbcglobal.net/75.42.217.149)
    Guys; I have been reading both BB's for the past few days. I really hate to read so much trouble we seem to have picked up these past 3 days. My I suggest that we all take a deep breath, take a 10-14 and then go 10-10 and put differences behind and become one unit again. It pains my heart to think we could lose members over a few words. Remember the line from the movie Patoon. "It Don't Mean Nothin". So nuff said from Jack The Old Cowboy.

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  • share room fees at Phoenix reunion -- Ronald A Spreckels Sr, Thu, Aug 27 2009, 21:52:30 PDT (cab-bb-pppoe-11-1688.dsl.airstreamcomm.net/67.209.70.165)
    I will be attending the reunion solo, looking for someone to share room & fees. Anyone interested, please contact me within a couple days, as reservations for hotel are due soon.
    RE: Paul Shave, if you are reading this, I answered your search for a room share, but didnt hear back, please contact me if you are still looking for someone.

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  • QC Houston Reunion -- Dennis Evans LM 531, Fri, Aug 28 2009, 12:24:42 PDT (cache-dtc-aa12.proxy.aol.com/205.188.116.16)
    I discussed this several months ago, but thought I would post it once again. The QC Organization is having their International Reunion in Houston Sept 4-6. They have extended an offer to all SP's that would like to attend the dinner Sunday September 6th from 6:30 until ???? Those from out of town, they have a Group rate at an Extended Stay America, I have the code and the dinner is $30.00 a head. Steve Gattis and I will be attending and I believe Steve is going to bring Captain Miller from Bien Hoa. If you want to attend, please contact me, or Steve and we'll give you the info. We can get our own tables if we have 10 per table. Would be nice to see more VSPA member's, these guys really respect our service and are not afraid to acknowledge it. You can also show up early and they are having a lunch and then a BS/War story session. I will be there about 11 AM. Spouses and/or Guests are also invited

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  • Security Forces Member Memorial Service -- Ted Whitlock, Fri, Aug 28 2009, 14:59:38 PDT (115.20.118.70.cfl.res.rr.com/70.118.20.115)
    I understand this young airman was killed in a motorcycle accident. The local Security Forces Squadron will be present at this Memorial Service tomorrow as will I (VSPA LM 98). No one locally seems to know this young man or his family. This was in today's local newspaper.

    Mark M. Wheeler Columbus, MS Airman 1st Class Mark McElroy Wheeler died unexpectedly on Monday, August 24, 2009. Mark was a Security Forces patrolman assigned to the 14th Security Forces Squadron at Columbus Air Force Base, his first permanent duty assignment. A 2005 graduate of Satellite Beach High School, Mark was a surfing fan, snow and wake boarder. His passions belonged to gymnastics, cheerleading and video-gaming. Mark was a member of the nationally ranked Extreme All-Stars and Satellite High School Cheerleading Squads. Mark leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife, Anne; his families, and many friends. His life will be celebrated Saturday, August 29th at Florida Memorial Gardens at 3 p.m. Visitation 1-3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alexandra Nicole Rubiella Foundation, Inc. 6552 Fawn Ridge Dr, Melbourne, FL 32940 www. operation-now.org. or National Motorcycle Safety Foundation, 2 Jenner, St, Ste 50, Irvine, CA, 92618. www. msf-usa.org

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  • Ted Kennedy -- Don Poss, Wed, Aug 26 2009, 10:38:52 PDT (cpe-75-82-158-38.socal.res.rr.com/75.82.158.38)
    Gents:

    Don Hamilton requested his post regarding Ted Kennedy's death be removed due to negative remarks.

    Ted Kennedy was a politician's politican, and a controversial U.S. Senator. We all know that, and we all know his story. Comments on his passing are not political statements and endorsements likely to cause the association problems with its 501(c) status. Nevertheless, he now stands before his final judgement, and I for one will let him pass in to oblivion without comment, but as there were so many responses to Don Hamilton's post, I wanted you to know why it was removed.

    If you feel the need to blast this man, then I would ask you consider doing so on the FFZ BB (http://www.voy.com/204073/).

    Don Poss,
    VSPA Webmaster

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  • Last Man Standing Toast -- Don Poss, Thu, Aug 27 2009, 16:40:34 PDT (cpe-75-82-158-38.socal.res.rr.com/75.82.158.38)
    Gents,

    One thing, for me, that stands out in the memories of all the reunions, is the 'Last Man Standing Toast' Steve Gattis once made at the reception buffet dinner. You may recall, he displayed the sealed official Last Man Standing bottle, and said that it would be nice if those of us standing at the reunion could share that same beverage toast together. And we did. And it was a great feeling of camaraderie.

    It would be great if we could share that toast again this year, as we remember not only those who have fallen, but the ten who shared that last toast, and whom we will not share another with this side of The Wall.

    Don Poss

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  • Roanoke Mini Reunion Pictures -- Jim Payne, Thu, Aug 27 2009, 8:15:10 PDT (rrcs-70-62-99-126.midsouth.biz.rr.com/70.62.99.126)
    I've got a few pictures posted from the National D Day Memorial and the group that was at the mini reunion at Roanoke and Beadford Va. @ http://enyappics.shutterfly.com/

    Jim P
    Phu Cat 70-71

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  • Calif on fire -- Jim Burke, LM 466, 366 SPS Da Nang, Tan My, Fri, Aug 28 2009, 8:20:29 PDT (99-4-70-162.lightspeed.bkfdca.sbcglobal.net/99.4.70.162)
    Don Poss, you far enough away from the fire in your area so that you don't have to evacuate???? As most of you can see on the news, we are on fire again out here in Calif. That is one good thing about Bakersfield, you can't burn dirt. Well, all my brothers out there have a great day and God Bless all of you.

    Jim

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  • A1C David Lloyd Bowman -- Duke Windsor, LM142, Mon, Aug 24 2009, 12:26:50 PDT (92.sub-70-215-39.myvzw.com/70.215.39.92)
    Has anyone heard of A1C David Lloyd Bowman? According to Air Force togetherweserved web site and "The Wall" website he was KIA on Binh Thuy, 632 Combat Support Sq, 66-67. I do not have any memories of him. I have always been under the impresion that the 632nd only had two KIA. Thanks, Duke Windsor, LM142

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  • reunion -- Paul Shave (Room), Thu, Aug 13 2009, 18:21:20 PDT (75-173-148-69.albq.qwest.net/75.173.148.69)
    Anyone there going to the reunion? i am going as a single person and will be willing to share expenses for a room. I will be in Phoenix day before and the day after.

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  • Guidelines -- Jonathan Faulkner, 56th SPS, Thu, Aug 27 2009, 6:26:18 PDT (hydrolab1.gly.fsu.edu/128.186.10.125)
    I just re-read the guidelines to posting a message. It would probably be a good idea for all of to do the same.

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  • IF YOU.......... -- Bill Morris, Sun, Aug 23 2009, 10:11:33 PDT (68-187-33-39.dhcp.ftwo.tx.charter.com/68.187.33.39)


    If you have nothing better to do, visit my humble site which begins at:

    http://billmorris1.fortunecity.com/billmorrisvietnamveteran/

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  • Vietnamese perspective -- Mike Thomas, Tue, Aug 25 2009, 7:14:48 PDT (h204.68.90.75.dynamic.ip.windstream.net/75.90.68.204)
    Hey Guys, if you're interested in reading some history as seen by the Vietnamese that fled after the war, this is interesting. There's one story by Gen Hung's (IV Corp) wife about his and other's suicide on April 30th 75. Who knows if the memories are correct (to be polite) but it's still haunting and spellbinding to me...I've been up all night reading.

    Cut and Paste
    http://www.vietquoc.com/war-frame.htm

    There's some links with more of the same

    Mike Thomas LM564
    DaNang/TanMy 72

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  • The Traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial -- Ray Kane 366 SPS, 71-72, Wed, Aug 26 2009, 5:01:44 PDT (pool-71-243-6-237.bos.east.verizon.net/71.243.6.237)
    Yesterday I was proud and honored to participate in welcoming "The Traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial" into my hometown Lynn, Ma. The streets of the rolling procession were lined with people waving American Flags. I was given the honor to setup and display a giant 50' American Flag between two Fire Department aerial towers. Myself and 75 other brother Vietnam Veterans and brother firefighters stood at attention and saluted as the rolling procession passed under our display of honor.
    The Wall will be on display 24 hours a day starting Thursday August 27 until Sunday August 30. The City of Lynn has 19 names on the wall. It was a Welcome Home worth sharing.

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  • UPDATE; cousin cancer -- Don Hamilton, LM #201 (THANKS!), Mon, Aug 24 2009, 22:55:09 PDT (ip68-231-100-12.ph.ph.cox.net/68.231.100.12)
    Brothers-

    A few weeks ago I asked for your prayers for my cousin, with kidney cancer.

    Today I learned that she is scheduled to have the kidney and tubes removed. They expect no further treatment; no chemo and no radiation.

    The power of your thoughts and prayers has again proven that our God shows mercy.

    Thank you one and all!

    Don Hamilton
    LM #201

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  • Another PGR Mission We are Putting Together. -- Sam Lewis, Mon, Aug 24 2009, 6:54:34 PDT (sslvpn.nrvcs.org/64.4.105.162)
    Please keep these brave "Citizen Soldiers" as they get ready and depart the security of their Families and Communities in your prayers and for us as we ride in honor of them . God Bless Each Them , their families and all our Troops. sam



    Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in a “Send-Off/Escort” for the 811th Army Reserve Unit out of Dublin, VA. as they deploy for service overseas.



    There will be a departure ceremony Friday morning September 18. The bus will be pulling out at 10:00 am. We can tentatively expect a flag line for the departure ceremony then preparation to escort the bus immediately after this ceremony.



    PGR is being asked to escort the bus as they transport from Dublin, VA to Rainelle, WV



    This escort will be over 100 miles, point to point. This escort will have highway speeds. Bikes must be gassed up and ready for this escort before arriving at the staging area. Large, 3X5 flags mounted on bikes are welcome only if safe and secure. The ride captains will reserve the right to disallow flag setups if not safe and secure. Cages welcome. Bring hand-held 3x5 flags for possible flag line.



    Staging: 0830 hours

    Virginia State Police Parking Lot (on corner of Rt 100)

    5290 Bagging Plant Road (on corner of Rt 100)

    Dublin, VA 24084

    (540) 674-2560





    Mission Brief: 0915 hours

    We will then ride to the Armory together as a group



    Co-Ride Captains:



    Virginia: Sam Lewis

    sl8345@yahoo.com

    540-320-0193



    W Virginia: Pat Hanifin Sr.

    patnpath@verizon.net

    304-673-9780

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  • T.V. SHOWS -- Lamar Langston (Patriotic), Sun, Aug 23 2009, 21:46:23 PDT (c-98-251-53-180.hsd1.ga.comcast.net/98.251.53.180)
    ROY ROGERS, ED SULLIVAN, CAPTAIN KANGAROO ......

    THESE WERE THE PROGRAMS WE ALL KNEW.

    PLAYING COWBOYS AND INDIANS, AND ARMY MEN

    THINGS SEEMED SO SIMPLE WAY BACK THEN.

    THEN CAME THE WAR ACROSS THE SEA,

    AND EVERYONE WENT------INCLUDING ME.

    WE WERE RIDICULED FOR ANSWERING THE CALL....

    WHILE OUR FRIENDS WERE GETTING KILLED BY GIVING THEIR ALL.

    SUDDENLY THE WORLD WAS TOTALLY CONFUSED..

    WITH OUR OWN FEELINGS SPLIT, WE FELT OLD AND USED.

    WE SERVED OUR TIME AND LIMPED BACK HOME

    NO WELCOMING CROWDS----WE WERE ALL ALONE.

    DOES ANYONE NOW REMEMBER THOSE TIMES

    OF CARTOON CARNIVAL AND LOONEY TUNE RHYMES?

    WITH NAMES ETCHED ON THE WALL OF FRIENDS BACK THEN....

    THE SAD PART IS------WE WOULD GLADLY DO IT ALL AGAIN.

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  • Life Member #581! -- Phil Carroll - LM #336, Sat, Aug 22 2009, 16:26:34 PDT (97-120-109-23.ptld.qwest.net/97.120.109.23)
    Ladies and Gents,

    Please join me in congratulating Jack Kammer on becoming VSPA Life Member #581. Jack served as a dog handler at U-Tapao in 1969-70, and now lives in New Jersey. He's been a VSPA member for more than 6 1/2 years.

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  • Life Member #582! -- Phil Carroll - LM #336, Sat, Aug 22 2009, 16:35:51 PDT (97-120-109-23.ptld.qwest.net/97.120.109.23)
    Ladies and Gents,

    Please join me in congratulating Juan Alfonso on becoming VSPA Life Member #582. Juan served at Tan Son Nhut in 1969-70, and now lives in New York. He's been a VSPA member for more than nine years!

    Welcome Home!

    Phil

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  • New Member Introduction! -- Phil Carroll - LM #336, Sat, Aug 22 2009, 17:04:17 PDT (97-120-109-23.ptld.qwest.net/97.120.109.23)
    Ladies and Gents,

    Please join me in welcoming Lamar Langston to membership in the VSPA. Lamar served at Tuy Hoa in 1968-69 and now lives in Georgia. He heard about VSPA from another SP.

    Welcome Home!

    Phil

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  • Back from Vietnam -- Thomas Tessier, Thu, Aug 20 2009, 14:16:46 PDT (cpe-75-82-158-38.socal.res.rr.com/75.82.158.38)
    Back from vietnam in time to tip a legal cool one with Tommy my son on his 21st birthday today.

    As soon as I finish my written thoughts and daily diary of the trip and figure out how to sort the pictures I will get it out.

    The trip was interesting yet somewhat disappointing. Also experienced stronger emotions than I anticipated especially near the 051 bunker area where the battle for TSN TET '68 took place, and my friend Ric and I laid a wreath for all the fallen for both sides.

    Saigon, Hue, Hoi An, Da Nang and Dong Ha are beautiful where tourists travel, but poor areas are unchanged except for TV and internet. The heat and humidity was as bad or worse than I remembered.

    Happy to be back in the USA !

    Thomas Tessier

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  • Vietnam & Thailand AP/SP Gates & Posts project -- Don Poss, Wed, Aug 19 2009, 16:17:13 PDT (cpe-75-82-158-38.socal.res.rr.com/75.82.158.38)
    Gents:

    The Vietnam & Thailand AP/SP Gates & Posts project is posted (go to the homepage at http://www.vspa.com and click the link).

    Next to post will be the Vietnam & Thailand AP/SP Towers & Bunkers project.

    It is never too late to send in your Gates & Posts, and Towers & Bunkers photos.

    Don Poss,
    VSPA Webmaster

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  • VSPA online Video Project launched -- Don Poss, Thu, Aug 20 2009, 13:46:12 PDT (cpe-75-82-158-38.socal.res.rr.com/75.82.158.38)
    Gents & Ladies:

    A long planned project for posting videos at VSPA has been launched. VSPA is pleased to post its first-ever online Video, as submitted by a member. This video is an awesome firing of the M-60 Model E4 machinegun, as carried by today's Security Force Airmen. Very much worth your time to check it out from the VSPA homepage (http://www.vspa.com) and click on the photo of the M-60 and let'er rip! Awesome Video!

    Don Poss,
    VSPA Webmaster

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  • 2009 Summer Guardmount Edition posted -- Don Poss, Thu, Aug 20 2009, 13:48:31 PDT (cpe-75-82-158-38.socal.res.rr.com/75.82.158.38)
    Gents & Ladies:

    The 2009 Summer Guardmount Edition is posted and accessible from the homepage at http://www.vspa.com

    Don Poss,
    VSPA Webmaster

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  • Does anybody know.... -- Michael Douglas, Wed, Aug 19 2009, 12:04:42 PDT (newproxyout3.maricopa.gov/156.42.184.103)
    I was talking with my wife yesterday and she was talking about a new member to an organization she belongs to, and referred to this person as a "newbie".

    That made me think of the rather unflattering term that for a new guy that was used in-country, which was "FNG". Then I remember we used to refer to new guys as "jeeps" as well.

    Does that ring a bell with anyone? And, if so, what was the derivation? Where did the term come from?

    Guess I have too much time on my hands when the thought process wanders in directions such as this! :)

    Any thoughts?

    MD

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  • 821st Vet looking for Buddy -- Steven Hall, Sat, Aug 15 2009, 10:35:56 PDT (adsl-67-122-137-251.dsl.irvnca.pacbell.net/67.122.137.251)
    A couple of days ago I posted a message about an 821st CSPS vet looking for a buddy. Raul Apodoca (821st CSPS B-Flight) is looking for HECTOR MONTEZ. Raul thinks he may be living in Pharr, Texas. If any of you guys from the 821st CSPS knew Raul and/or know anything about Hector, send Raul an email at:
    raulapodoca310@yahoo.com

    That is all.

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  • "GET BY WITH ALITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS" -- Kim Bayes-Bautista, Queen Mother, Wed, Aug 19 2009, 18:36:49 PDT (rrcs-24-153-236-156.sw.biz.rr.com/24.153.236.156)
    Greetings Dear Friends,

    Wow the reunion is fast approaching. I can't believe this will be my 10th year with VSPA. It has been a pleasure. I look forward to seeing dear friends and making new ones.
    I promise that this year my husband really is going to join me. Grandma and Grandpa are coming to stay with the kids so there are no excuses! Jaime is riding his Harley and I am flying. He is excited about meeting my VSPA family. He will also be looking for support from any Army guys there!

    Being that it is the 40th anniversary of Woodstock, this seems appropriate. For those that have enjoyed the tunes of Joe Cocker in decades since passed, but never understood what the heck he was saying... this may help with at least one song...

    http://www.elwp.com/Joe%20Cocker.html

    See ya'll soon,
    Kim Bayes-Bautista
    Queen Mother/Rangerette
    Honorary VSPA member

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  • Pet Dog Passes Away -- chaplain steve, Sun, Aug 02 2009, 20:34:51 PDT (cache-dtc-aa12.proxy.aol.com/205.188.116.16)
    Katie passed away this evening around 10:30 PM. She was 13 yrs old. She was refusing food lately so I switched her to can food or table scraps so she would eat something. Today she slept a lot but tonight while we were out she must have had a stroke as she lay on the floor breathing but not responding. This went on for a few hours then she just took her last breath. She labored while breathing this evening. She did not appear to be in any pain. She just drifted away. I miss her already. I left the roomjust before she died. I guess I just didn't want to see her die. Strange but this never gets easy. Here I am nearly 60 years old and tore up over this border collie that recently retired from being a "Goose Chaser." working dog. This house is really gonna quiet now. Just thought I'd share this tonight. God Bless our troops and keep us safe.....
    Chaplain Steve

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  • History Book Update -- Steve Gattis, Sat, Aug 15 2009, 10:12:21 PDT (h172.4.88.75.dynamic.ip.windstream.net/75.88.4.172)
    Hello to all.

    The research and proof updates are complete. I will be returning all research and proofs to the publishing company this week. The publisher will contact everyone who ordered a book to give them an estimated printing date. We will post that date as soon as we know.

    Yes, we will have extra copies in the BX.

    I sincerely appreciate your patience and effort to provide information. The process has been long and difficult, from those of you who faced old memories while crawling in attics or talking to ex-wives who had your boxes in the rafters, to extensive reading and research, all were completed with the commitment that this is OUR book and nobody knows better about who we are than the members who contributed bios, stories and photos. My sincere thanks to all of you.

    The next step for me prior to mailing is to make a master copy of everything I have done. I bought a new printer last night so that I could make hardcopies of all proofs, my handwritten corrections in red, plus all research. The copying and printing will take a couple of days due to the volume of material that must be copied so that we will not lose anything when the CD's and hardcopy are mailed to the publisher. It is absolutely critical that we have a copy of all the work that has been done so that in the event of some computer disaster or postal problem, we will have a copy that will allow the final process to continue.

    Again, my sincere thanks to everyone who helped in this endeavor, especially Don Poss for the volume of information he maintains on our website and in his files, to Don Graham for his patch and MPC collections plus his historical files, to Kelly Bateman who took over as Historian from Don Graham, to Phil Carroll for his faithful writing, to Bill Cummings and Monte Moore for K-9 information, to Pete Villarreal of Safeside for historical information, and to all of you who contributed scanned information, articles and memorabilia.

    My best to you.
    Steve

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  • New Member Introduction -- Phil Carroll - LM #336, Sun, Aug 16 2009, 11:10:16 PDT (97-120-111-125.ptld.qwest.net/97.120.111.125)
    Ladies and Gents,

    Please join me in welcoming Mike Roberts to membership in the VSPA. Mike served as a dog handler at Nakhon Phanom in 1972-73, and currently lives in Florida. He found us through our fantastic website.

    Once again - I've already started working on him, so please help me encourage another 56th SPS veteran to attend our reunion in October and meet all of us and today's 56th Security Forces warriors.

    Welcome Home!

    Phil

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  • VA-Philiadelphia More incorrect cancer treatments -- Dennis, Tue, Aug 18 2009, 10:34:57 PDT (cache-mtc-aa12.proxy.aol.com/64.12.116.16)
    PHILADELPHIA (Aug. 18) -- Six more cases have been found of cancer patients being given incorrect radiation doses at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Philadelphia.
    The errors happened in a common surgical procedure to treat prostate cancer.
    Skip over this content That brings the total to 98 veterans who were given incorrect radiation doses over a six-year period at the hospital.
    The program had treated 114 cancer patients before it was halted when the problem surfaced in 2008.
    The cases involved brachytherapy, in which implanted radioactive metal seeds are used to kill cancer cells. Most veterans got far less than the prescribed dose while others received too much.
    The newly reported cases have been forwarded to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission from The Department of Veterans Affairs.

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  • New Member Introduction -- Phil Carroll - LM #336, Sun, Aug 16 2009, 11:32:06 PDT (97-120-111-125.ptld.qwest.net/97.120.111.125)
    Ladies and Gents,

    Please join me in welcoming Mac McBride to membership in the VSPA. Mac served at U-Tapao in 1971-72 and at Nakhon Phanom in 1974-75, plus a long TDY to Cam Ranh Bay and Tan Son Nhut. He's a retired Master Sergeant currently living in Florida, and found us through the "USAF - Together We Served" website.

    (Yes, he's the third NKP veteran we've added today. I'm already working on him about our 15th annual reunion this fall, please chime in all you old 56th SPS troops!)

    Welcome Home!

    Phil

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  • Reply to Chaplain Steve Who We Are -- Jack Smith 377th SPS 68-69 LM 453, Thu, Aug 13 2009, 21:13:04 PDT (adsl-99-159-255-47.dsl.wotnoh.sbcglobal.net/99.159.255.47)

    Steve here is a poem I wrote last year. I was talking to 3 guys at a small fair we have here in Ohio. I stated that I had been in vietnam in the Air Force. Smiles came on two of thier faces and one said took the easy out did you. I did not bother to explain to them what I really thought of them and their remarks. I just thanksed them for being in the army and I left. After I returned home I wrote this poem. Jack the Old Cowboy



    The Oath

    We have all seen the smiles heard the laugh
    When we proclaim the Air Force our chosen path
    No combat infantryman badge do we wear
    But in that terrible Vietnam war we were there

    Just ask the 111 brave Security Policemen lost
    Giving their all with the supreme cost
    Security Policemen combat trained to be the best
    Manning our posts guarding it all while others rest

    Following the book applying all our training
    Walking the fences of war hardly complaining
    Young and Old men chosen to protect
    To all kinds of hazards we were subject

    The flying forces placed with us their trust
    Knowing we would fight and die if we must
    Carried away on the currents of war
    Honoring the solemn oath we swore

    We wear our badge of courage in our hearts
    No matter what others believe we did our part
    To protect from harm and keep safe
    Our country the Grand Old United States

    Edwin J. Smith
    The Old Cowboy Poet
    Oct 7th 2008

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  • RV Parks near reunion in Phoenix -- Derrill Dickerson, LM 522, Tue, Aug 18 2009, 21:44:14 PDT (249.sub-75-252-123.myvzw.com/75.252.123.249)
    Sorry for previous posting - can't get anything to work right today - or this week for that matter.

    We are making plans to bring our rig down to the reunion and begin our 'snowbirding' plans from there. Just wondering if anyone in the local area could recommend any good parks in the general area (30-40 miles). The Trailer Life book shows a bunch of parks in a town called Casa Grande but I've never been through there and would appriwciate any advice. We want to stay for at least the entire month of October and check out the sights. We are going to stay at the hotel during the reunion so it does not need to be close by.

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  • Film Review: DISTRICT 9 -- Don Poss, Sun, Aug 16 2009, 15:29:03 PDT (cpe-75-82-158-38.socal.res.rr.com/75.82.158.38)
    Gents:

    It’s been a long time since I walked out of a movie because it stunk worse than Mamasan’s clothes washing-water.

    I was hoping to see a good action movie along the line of “Independence Day” and thought “District 9” might fill that bill. So very wrong! You might like the movie if you like events from the point of view of a drooling milk-sop liberal as portrayed by today's drooling milk-sop left-wing media types -- I don’t, and I didn’t like the movie. Every other word is the F-bomb, and in case you missed that, there are sub-titles spelling out the F-bomb for you in BOLD letters.

    "District 9" is without a coherent plot. There are no interaction between actors/characters. Even the nasty marooned space aliens want to leave Earth (and the theatre)! There simply is no reason to go and see the film. It is presented entirely from a media newscast viewpoint of those events, and worse yet, seen through the eyes of the news camera pointed at talking media-heads who are definitely a C-rated News-Team.

    I am not sure if the film was foreign made, but it certainly comes off at that low level of quality and feeling (perhaps if it were filmed in black-and-white it would have had a more artsy-trashy appeal?).

    I do NOT recommend going to see “District 9”. I do NOT recommend renting the DVD (it will probably be available in a week or two). And no, I still do NOT recommend reusing Mamasan’s clothes washing-water. Thumbs definitely Down.

    Don Poss

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  • Colonoscopy -- Glenn Wilson (Save lives), Sat, Aug 15 2009, 7:38:03 PDT (cache-mtc-aa12.proxy.aol.com/64.12.116.16)
    As we age, the colonoscopy exam becomes a more important part of our physical exams. They are not as big a deal as many people think, and they do save lives. I am required to get one about every two years because I have ulcerative colitis.

    Just a quick story about my first one. I was extremely nervous when I was escorted into a darkened room which had a closed circuit "TV" set. The doctors used the TV to monitor and examine the colon as they progressed. The Demerol shot they gave me was GREAT! I was awake during the whole procedure. Doctor had me lay on my left side, facing a wall. They removed about a dozen polyps and I could see the whole thing. After awhile, I asked the doctor who was pushing the lighted tube through my colon if he was near the end of the procedure. He said simply, "Hold your mouth open and when you see a light on the wall over there, we will be at the end". Cracked me up, laughing! Then said "Look! If you are going to keep laughing, we'll never get through this". My advise is to get a Colonoscopy if for nothing else than peace of mind. It can save your life!

    Glenn LM#117

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  • King was my law enforcement K9 I had for a couple months -- chaplain steve, Sat, Aug 15 2009, 12:43:09 PDT (cache-mtc-aa12.proxy.aol.com/64.12.116.16)
    One of our pet dogs passed away last week. It got me thinking of another dog I had in Vietnam for just a couple months named King..

    The King and I
    (One of my Wardogs in Vietnam)

    The King and I were a Team when I was young.
    I volunteered to work for law enforcement when I became short back then because I thought it'd be fun.
    After all how hard could it be walking around outside the Clubs,
    The post office, women's housing and the pubs.
    It's got to be better than walking around bunkers and wire, dodging the enemy,
    Making sweeps with Wardog and getting shot at, it may seem.
    Anyway back then the King and I were a Team.
    King was huge and pretty I might say.
    And we were the talk at night around the clubs at Cam Rahn Bay.
    Many fights stopped as we simply pulled up in the jeep or walked by.
    And yes the ladies all said hi.
    As we strolled past their barracks several times a night.
    Vietnam didn't have many American girls so it was quite a sight.
    They reminded me of home and that this place was a dream
    But anyway the King and I were a Team.
    King was not allowed to leave Vietnam when America pulled out.
    He was one of several thousand wardogs they wanted us to simply forget about.
    Sometimes that place is still in my dreams.
    Way back when I was young and the King and I were a Team.

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  • New Member Introduction -- Phil Carroll - LM #336, Sun, Aug 16 2009, 10:33:04 PDT (97-120-111-125.ptld.qwest.net/97.120.111.125)
    Ladies and Gents,

    Please join me in welcoming Bill Schwalm to membership in the VSPA. Bill served at Ubon in 1965-66, and now lives in Michigan. He found out about VSPA from another SP.

    Welcome Home!

    Phil

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  • College girl -- Bob Hubbard, Mon, Aug 17 2009, 16:42:21 PDT (nc-65-173-72-246.dyn.embarqhsd.net/65.173.72.246)
    Moved my baby daugther to her apartment at Appalachian State this week-end. I miss her already. I am so proud of her, same school her daddy went after he got back from Nam. I know she will be a better student than I was.

    How many more of you have an empty room at your house that was lived in a week ago?

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  • No Flags Allowed -- Gary Jones, LM-363, Mon, Aug 17 2009, 14:22:30 PDT (cpe-098-025-041-213.sc.res.rr.com/98.25.41.213)
    I just read an article about the Catholic Church not allowing the U.S. flag to be on the coffin of a Veteran's funeral. I'm not Catholic, so I don't understand the reasoning. I'm not going to rant and rave over something I don't understand. Maybe one of our Catholic Brothers or Sisters can explain this policy in simple terms. The story I read is at: http://www.military.com/news/article/August-2009/ny-church-bars-flags-on-vets-coffins.html?col=1186032325324&ESRC=dod.nl

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  • New Member Introduction -- Phil Carroll - LM #336, Sun, Aug 16 2009, 9:40:37 PDT (97-120-111-125.ptld.qwest.net/97.120.111.125)
    Ladies and Gents,

    Please join me in welcoming Bill Young to membership in the VSPA. Bill served as a dog handler at Binh Thuy in 1965-66 and currently lives in Pennsylvania. He's still in touch with several of the Binh Thuy guys, and is already planning to attend the reunion in October.

    Welcome Home!

    Phil

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  • New Member Introduction -- Phil Carroll - LM #336, Sun, Aug 16 2009, 8:49:26 PDT (97-120-111-125.ptld.qwest.net/97.120.111.125)
    Ladies and Gents,

    Please join me in welcoming Mike Buffington to membership in the VSPA. Mike served at Nakhon Phanom in 1968-69, and currently lives in Georgia. Like so many others, he found VSPA through our amazing website.

    I've already started working on him to come to the reunion in October. Since he's a veteran of the 56th (our host unit this year) it should be easy - but please, everybody, feel free to encourage him further.

    Welcome Home!

    Phil

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  • The Eight of Us. -- Sam Lewis, Sun, Aug 16 2009, 10:58:45 PDT (pool-70-110-15-158.roa.east.verizon.net/70.110.15.158)
    The eight of us, wives and sister , at the Roanoke VSPA Mini Reunion this past weekend had a great time together. Friday Nite we had a fine meal and time to get acquainted and reqquainted , Saturday we went on a very moving tour at the National D D ay Memorial and afterwards had a meal and ride on the Beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway before a few hrs of fellowship last night before we said our goodbyes.
    Anyone who is considering having one of these Mini Reunions is highly encouraged to do so. Its time well spent. sam

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  • Life Member #580! -- Phil Carroll - LM #336, Sun, Aug 16 2009, 8:11:54 PDT (97-120-111-125.ptld.qwest.net/97.120.111.125)
    Ladies and Gents,

    Please join me in congratulating John Diegel on becoming VSPA Life Member #580. John served at Nha Trang in 1968-69, and Udorn in 1974-75, before retiring as a Master Sergeant. He currently lives in Florida, and has been a VSPA member since Hec was a pup.

    Welcome Home!

    Phil

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  • Good Afternoon Viet-Nam -- Ed Narwid, Sun, Aug 16 2009, 10:01:27 PDT (wisp.208.69.227.194.b2xonline.net/208.69.227.194)
    It seems the VC and the NVA are taking their R&Rs today so those AP/SP at Phan Rang and Cam Rahn Bay should have a great time at the Beach today- The weather will be sunny,Temps in the high 90s and the surf is up so make sure you have your Surf Boards ready and bestv of all no VC etc to ruin your day at the beach.

    Special Flash from the newsroom- The Mini Reunion held in Roanoke, va this weekend went well and those that fell out for the Guard Mount were-

    Jerry Walker,Sam Lewis,Ed Narwid,Bruce Ross,Randy "Ramps" Stutler, Charles Penley,John Wetzel,Jim Payne and their better halves.

    A fun time was had by all and it was a great way to get to meet and make new friends.
    Hopefully this will not be the first and last get together for this group and that many others can join in the years to come.
    War stories of course were told (Cant figure out how we all did not spend time in LBJ after listening to some of our stories Ha Ha).
    Anyway it was fun and even though a Mini reunion is not a formal one like the National ones are it is very important as well to keep the fellowship and bond that we all share with eatch other and these mini reunions can help that way.

    Unfortunatly I can not make the National reunion in Arizona but I do plan to be at the one next year at Lackland AFB as that is where it all started and for me it will be 45 years since I graduated the AP Tech School there.

    God Bless America and all of us Vets and those serving now.

    Ed Narwid
    Phan Rang and Pleiku 1967 and 1968

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  • Life member #579 -- Phil Carroll - LM #336, Sat, Aug 15 2009, 16:42:52 PDT (75-175-38-167.ptld.qwest.net/75.175.38.167)
    Ladies and Gents,

    Please join me in congratulating Al Grybosky on becoming VSPA Life Member #579. Al served at Binh Thuy in 1967-68, and lives in Pennsylvania. He's been a member of VSPA for quite a while, and now we're happy to welcome him to the growing ranks of Life Members.

    Welcome Home!

    Phil

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  • New Member Introduction -- Phil Carroll - LM #336, Sat, Aug 15 2009, 18:39:39 PDT (75-175-38-167.ptld.qwest.net/75.175.38.167)
    Ladies and Gents,

    Please join me in welcoming Steve Gilzinger to membership in the VSPA. Steve served at Tan Son Nhut in 1972-73 and then continued in active duty, the reserves and civilian employment with the Air Force. He currently lives in Massachusetts, and found us through Charles Penley's website(!).

    Welcome Home,

    Phil

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  • Why God Created Children -- John Lochte LM#556 (Had to share this), Fri, Aug 14 2009, 5:49:01 PDT (CSC-CHD-FCH-3-CGEN-i-pub.amer.csc.com/20.137.18.53)
    WHY GOD CREATED CHILDREN (AND IN THE PROCESS GRANDCHILDREN)

    To those of us who have children in our lives, whether they are our own, grandchildren,
    nieces, nephews, or students here is something to make you chuckle.

    Whenever your children are out of control, you can take comfort from the thought that
    even God's omnipotence did not extend to His own children.

    After creating heaven and earth, God created Adam and Eve.
    And the first thing he said was "DON'T !

    "Don't what? Adam replied.
    "Don't eat the forbidden fruit. God said.
    "Forbidden fruit? We have forbidden fruit?
    Hey Eve, we have forbidden fruit!

    "No Way!"
    "Yes Way!"
    "Do NOT eat the fruit!" said God.

    "Why?"
    "Because I am your Father and I said so!

    God replied, wondering why He hadn't stopped
    creation after making the elephants.
    A few minutes later,
    God saw His children having an apple break
    and He was ticked!
    "Didn't I tell you not to eat the fruit? God asked.


    "Uh huh," Adam replied.
    "Then why did you?" said the Father.

    "I don't know," said Eve.
    "She started it!”, Adam said.
    "Did not!” "
    Did too ! "
    "DID NOT ! "
    Having had it with the two of them,
    God's punishment was that Adam and Eve
    should have children of their own.
    Thus the pattern was set and it has never changed.


    BUT THERE IS REASSURANCE IN THE STORY !
    If you have persistently and lovingly tried to give children wisdom and they haven't taken it,
    don't be hard on yourself.
    If God had trouble raising children,
    what makes you think it would be
    a piece of cake for you ?
    THINGS TO THINK ABOUT !

    1. You spend the first two years of their life
    teaching them to walk and talk. Then you spend
    the next sixteen telling them to sit down and shut up.

    2. Grandchildren are God's reward
    for not killing your own children.

    3. Mothers of teens now know why
    some animals eat their young.

    4. Children seldom misquote you.

    In fact,
    they usually repeat word for word
    what you shouldn't have said.

    5. The main purpose of holding children's parties
    is to remind yourself that there are children
    more awful than your own.

    6. We childproofed our homes,
    but they are still getting in.



    ADVICE FOR THE DAY:

    Be nice to your kids.
    They will choose your
    nursing home one day.

    AND FINALLY:

    IF YOU ! HAVE A LOT OF TENSION
    AND YOU GET A HEADACHE,
    DO WHAT IT SAYS
    ON THE ASPIRIN BOTTLE:




    "TAKE TWO ASPIRIN"
    AND "KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN"!!!!!

    Quick,
    send this on to ten people
    within the next five minutes.

    Nothing will happen if you don't,
    but if you do,
    ten people will be laughing

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  • Reunion at Luke AFB/Phoenix Arizona Oct 7-11th,2009 -- William R Paddock VSPA LM 205, Fri, Aug 14 2009, 8:24:41 PDT (adsl-074-245-198-228.sip.cae.bellsouth.net/74.245.198.228)
    Not counting today..there are 53 days and a wake-up until the Reunion. ARE YOU READY??

    I know I am...Have all of you gotten your rooms reserved?...gotten your airline reservations made? sent in your registration to the Reunion Brat?...GET ER DONE!!

    Lets try to get a quick count today of everyone that has done all the above (or some of the above) OK??

    Log in to this post if your are ready!!


    Best Always

    William R (Bill) Paddock
    VSPA LM #205
    VDHA Assoc. Member #16019
    56th Security Police Sq., Nakhon Phanom RTAFB (1968)

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  • Hey Ramps !! -- Sam Lewis, Fri, Aug 14 2009, 3:50:16 PDT (pool-70-110-15-158.roa.east.verizon.net/70.110.15.158)
    Ramps, Its in the planning stage right now but if all goes to plan I will be leading an Escort Ride for 20 of our Dublin, Va .Citizen Soldiers who are being deployed on a 110 mile trip to Rainelle ,WVA on Friday Sept.18th. Have you ever heard of Rainelle and could it be in your neighborhood ? Evidently its an Army Processing Center .

    Thks , sam

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  • Phu Cat Combat Resort -- Pat Dunne CM/LM40 (Envy), Mon, Aug 10 2009, 10:20:37 PDT (NoHost/208.62.255.65)
    After looking at the new Phu Cat photos, I am jealous of my brothers who served at Phu Cat AB and Combat Resort. No wonder we all catch heck from our sister services. Like, as I tell my Marine bros, don't blame me cause we had ice cream. Hell, we didn't get pizza 'til the month before I left, and there was no way I was gonna wait on that line. Buff burgers were good enough for me. Hawk

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