- Spit shine technique -- Bob Mitchell LM301, Thu, Mar 23 2017, 18:51:41 PDT (ip68-109-31-28.ri.ri.cox.net/68.109.31.28)
Did you have a special technique for spit shining your shoes or boots? I remember the basic: water, cottonballs and polish. At one time I was told to add rubbing alcohol to water. I was also told to put clear floor wax on finished shine.
Did you know another way.
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- Re: Spit shine technique -- ken neal, Fri, Mar 24 2017, 5:12:52 PDT (70-239-179-108.lightspeed.snantx.sbcglobal.net/70.239.179.108)
- Re: Spit shine technique -- Junious B. Owens, Fri, Mar 24 2017, 6:42:52 PDT (c-75-67-107-229.hsd1.nh.comcast.net/75.67.107.229)
- Re: Spit shine technique -- Brian Weber, NKP '75, Fri, Mar 24 2017, 7:12:25 PDT (63-224-201-252.eugn.qwest.net/63.224.201.252)
- Re: Spit shine technique -- Larry Gramps, Fri, Mar 24 2017, 8:35:29 PDT (host671420021172.direcway.com/67.142.172.21)
- Re: Spit shine technique -- Steven Hall (Hall), Fri, Mar 24 2017, 8:48:27 PDT (76-234-224-141.lightspeed.irvnca.sbcglobal.net/76.234.224.141)
- Re: Spit shine technique -- charles l. clark, Sun, Mar 26 2017, 9:30:40 PDT (mta-98-29-195-33.cinci.rr.com/98.29.195.33)
- Re: Spit shine technique -- Bruce Ross, Sun, Mar 26 2017, 10:54:21 PDT (135-158.207-68.elmore.res.rr.com/68.207.158.135)
- Re: Spit shine technique -- Chuck Helms, Sun, Mar 26 2017, 15:25:59 PDT (97-96-62-204.res.bhn.net/97.96.62.204)
- Re: Spit shine technique -- Bob Miles, Tue, Mar 28 2017, 12:41:03 PDT (c-98-238-114-90.hsd1.fl.comcast.net/98.238.114.90)
- Phu Cat 70-71 -- Bob Sylvia, Sat, Jan 07 2017, 15:12:25 PST (c-71-232-204-56.hsd1.ct.comcast.net/71.232.204.56)
Looking for any SPs that were stationed at Phu Cat 70-71. I was a bunker guard the 1st couple of months, then transferred to the 81mm crew. I was at the DCA and Kansas Morter pits. The supervisor was SSgt Rawlings(Beak) for short. SSgt Johnny Lake was at FDC.
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- Larry Barker's Passing -- Doug Davis, Sun, Mar 19 2017, 17:42:29 PDT (96-42-166-21.dhcp.trcy.mi.charter.com/96.42.166.21)
Larry Barker passed away yesterday. Larry served with 37th SPS K9 at Phu Cat. He was a good man! Information about Viewing and Funeral are at www.coatsfuneralhome.com in Waterford, Mi.
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- Proud To Have Served Our Nation -- Terry Sasek BT 68-69 LM#687, Thu, Mar 16 2017, 4:25:27 PDT (45-18-130-185.lightspeed.livnmi.sbcglobal.net/45.18.130.185)
I am proud to have served our nation defending freedom, from Feb.1968 through Feb.1972. I made life long friends who made a huge difference in my life and had great
times and great adventures with all of them. When did you serve our nation and what are your best memories from when you served? Terry Sasek BT 68-69 LM#687
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- Re: Proud To Have Served Our Nation -- Jaime A. Lleras - Binh Thuy, '70, Thu, Mar 16 2017, 7:53:39 PDT (cpe-172-74-241-19.sc.res.rr.com/172.74.241.19)
- Re: Proud To Have Served Our Nation -- Larry Gramps LM 401, Thu, Mar 16 2017, 8:15:31 PDT (host671420024172.direcway.com/67.142.172.24)
- Re: Proud To Have Served Our Nation -- Junious B. Owens, Thu, Mar 16 2017, 13:35:07 PDT (c-75-67-107-229.hsd1.nh.comcast.net/75.67.107.229)
- VSPA Scholarship -- Jim (Buddha) Lebowitz, Thu, Mar 16 2017, 10:36:51 PDT (ppp-88.237.lw.fea.net/216.115.237.88)
Every year the VSPA awards a $1,000.00 scholarship. If you, your spouse, children or grandchildren are interested please send me an e-mail to me at jlz9107@earthlink.net and I will send you the information and application. I need all applications returned to me no later then 1 Oct 17.
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- Claim for Peripheral Neuropathy -- Jaime A. Lleras - Binh Thuy, AB 1970, Wed, Mar 15 2017, 13:03:55 PDT (cpe-172-74-241-19.sc.res.rr.com/172.74.241.19)
Once again, I received an email from one of our brothers who has peripheral neuropathy really bad for years but the VA tells him it's just a mild case. Like many other VSPA brothers that serviced in Thailand, he is not diabetic (thank God), but suffers from neuropathy and the VA said, sorry, it's not service connected.
I'm still trying to find out who else in our group (that I haven't spoken too about this) has experienced this type of issue with the VA. If you have, please let me know what your results were in dealing with the VA and if you have successfully been awarded for this disability. You can contact me via email CHIEFJAL@GMAIL.COM or via phone (301-848-3399). Thanks.
Jaime A. Lleras, VSPA Service Officer
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- Board Use -- Larry Gramps LM 401, Mon, Mar 06 2017, 6:44:09 PST (host671420021172.direcway.com/67.142.172.21)
A comment was made about the boards usage being a little different than it used to be so thought I would get something going. We are lucky to have some guys from the 50's who remember the Jungle Jim safari uniforms. But what do you remember from the Air Force in your days. It can be anything from Bases, uniforms, chow, KP, Brown shoe Sgt's.
Larry LM 401
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- Re: Board Use -- Junious B. Owens, Mon, Mar 06 2017, 7:47:44 PST (c-73-142-237-183.hsd1.nh.comcast.net/73.142.237.183)
- Re: Board Use -- Bob Mitchell LM301, Mon, Mar 06 2017, 13:44:34 PST (ip68-109-31-28.ri.ri.cox.net/68.109.31.28)
- Re: Board Use -- Steve Rinaldo-LM, Mon, Mar 06 2017, 14:23:57 PST (162-235-196-216.lightspeed.tukrga.sbcglobal.net/162.235.196.216)
- Re: Board Use -- Jackie R. Kays, Mon, Mar 06 2017, 16:11:46 PST (NoHost/64.188.132.116)
- Re: Board Use -- Bill Cummings (Bill Cummings), Mon, Mar 06 2017, 19:19:30 PST (c-98-225-111-57.hsd1.az.comcast.net/98.225.111.57)
- Re: Board Use -- Larry Gramps LM 401, Tue, Mar 07 2017, 7:58:41 PST (host671420025172.direcway.com/67.142.172.25)
- Re: Board Use -- Steven Hall, Tue, Mar 07 2017, 10:09:18 PST (76-234-224-141.lightspeed.irvnca.sbcglobal.net/76.234.224.141)
- Re: Board Use -- Bruce Ross, Tue, Mar 07 2017, 11:33:09 PST (135-158.207-68.elmore.res.rr.com/68.207.158.135)
- Re: Board Use -- Junious B. Owens, Tue, Mar 07 2017, 12:03:43 PST (c-73-142-237-183.hsd1.nh.comcast.net/73.142.237.183)
- Re: Board Use -- Bruce Ross, Tue, Mar 07 2017, 18:11:02 PST (135-158.207-68.elmore.res.rr.com/68.207.158.135)
- Re: Board Use -- Ken Neal, Tue, Mar 14 2017, 6:21:02 PDT (70-239-179-108.lightspeed.snantx.sbcglobal.net/70.239.179.108)
- New Member ! Lewis Waters -- Paul Shave (happy), Wed, Mar 08 2017, 18:40:07 PST (71-222-156-111.albq.qwest.net/71.222.156.111)
lets Welcome Home a new member to the fold. Lewis Waters was a "graduate" of BH and PR from 1968.
Welcome Home Lewis!!
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- Re: New Member ! Lewis Waters -- Bob Mitchell LM301, Wed, Mar 08 2017, 19:15:08 PST (ip68-109-31-28.ri.ri.cox.net/68.109.31.28)
- Re: New Member ! Lewis Waters -- Terry Sasek BT 68-69 LM#687, Thu, Mar 09 2017, 6:49:56 PST (45-18-130-185.lightspeed.livnmi.sbcglobal.net/45.18.130.185)
- Re: New Member ! Lewis Waters -- Gary Walters, Thu, Mar 09 2017, 9:55:18 PST (96-19-248-224.cpe.cableone.net/96.19.248.224)
- Re: New Member ! Lewis Waters -- Gary Walters, Mon, Mar 13 2017, 9:08:09 PDT (96-19-248-224.cpe.cableone.net/96.19.248.224)
- Re: New Member ! Lewis Waters -- Jaime A. Lleras - Binh Thuy, '70, Tue, Mar 14 2017, 12:32:27 PDT (cpe-172-74-241-19.sc.res.rr.com/172.74.241.19)
- Elmer Withers Death -- Frank Pilson LM-28 (Home with God), Mon, Mar 13 2017, 6:41:59 PDT (c-73-30-11-178.hsd1.pa.comcast.net/73.30.11.178)
Elmer died last night at 10:15 PM in Az. Please keep family in our prayers.
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- Nine & Three Shift -- Larry Gramps, Fri, Mar 10 2017, 5:59:51 PST (host671420026172.direcway.com/67.142.172.26)
Until I cross trained out of the cops most of my five years in were spent on 9&3 shifts. After finding a New Air Force don't know how guys stayed in for a full 20 on that schedule. To me swing shift was the worst. It starts in the hottest part of the day. You can never go to sleep right after you get off. Most places are closed, even TV is off back in 67. The best movies at the base theater play when your on swings. Also the shift change between swings and mids is usually a training day, so much for a 24hour break. Glad to have worked Phantom at CRB where Happy Hour started at 6 AM.
Larry Gramps LM 401
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- Assistance Needed with Peripheral Neuropathy -- Jaime A. Lleras - Binh Thuy, '70, Mon, Feb 27 2017, 12:11:37 PST (cpe-172-74-241-19.sc.res.rr.com/172.74.241.19)
Topic – Peripheral Neuropathy
According to a VA Disability & Compensation rule, a veteran needed to have submitted a claim for peripheral neuropathy within 365 days of Deros (upon leaving Vietnam), if it’s not due to Diabetes, to be awarded compensation. However, if the veteran is a diabetic, then most likely peripheral neuropathy is a secondary to diabetes and can be awarded as such and the veteran can be receive compensation. Now, who has ever found themselves to have peripheral neuropathy (or any illness for that matter) during the year they came back from Nam? The possibility is very rare, if at all.
Although our VSPA brother, who stationed at UBON, Thailand - 1970-1971, has been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy by the VA and his private physician and has been exposed to a toxic herbicide so there is no issue in proving exposure. However, since he is not a diabetic, the VA has told him that he needed to have submit a claim for this illness within 365 days upon deros back to the states.
. In my rejection on the initial claim and the subsequent RFR, the VA conceded that I was exposed to a toxic herbicide so there is no issue in proving exposure.
That’s why he and I are trying to find out who in our group (especially if you served in Thailand) might have been unfortunate enough to have experienced this type of issue with the VA. If you have, we would like to know what your results were in dealing with the VA. And, if you have successfully been awarded for this disability, we would love to learn how you were able to work this out with the VA. We hope you’ll be willing to share your experience with our brother (and others) as he continues his fight in getting his disability approved for compensation. You can contact me via email (Chiefjal9@gmail.com) or via phone (301-848-3399). Thank you.
Jaime A. Lleras, VSPA Service Officer
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- Re: Assistance Needed with Peripheral Neuropathy -- John, Mon, Feb 27 2017, 20:39:30 PST (96-3-22-115-dynamic.midco.net/96.3.22.115)
- Re: Assistance Needed with Peripheral Neuropathy -- Larry Gramps LM 401, Tue, Feb 28 2017, 7:46:06 PST (host671420024172.direcway.com/67.142.172.24)
- Re: Assistance Needed with Peripheral Neuropathy -- Gary Walters, Thu, Mar 02 2017, 5:27:33 PST (96-19-248-224.cpe.cableone.net/96.19.248.224)
- Re: Assistance Needed with Peripheral Neuropathy -- Terry Sasek BT 68-69 LM#687, Thu, Mar 02 2017, 16:44:33 PST (45-18-130-185.lightspeed.livnmi.sbcglobal.net/45.18.130.185)
- Re: Assistance Needed with Peripheral Neuropathy -- Jaime A. Lleras - Binh Thuy, '70, Thu, Mar 09 2017, 18:13:37 PST (cpe-172-74-241-19.sc.res.rr.com/172.74.241.19)
- Sapper Attack - Phan Rang AB - January 26th, 1969 -- Eric Johnson, Thu, Jan 26 2017, 14:54:00 PST (NoHost/104.129.196.119)
Every year, even though it's been 48 years ago, it seems just like it was yesterday.... PTSD is real my Brothers.
And I'm sure I'm not telling you anything you don't already now...But with the love of family and friends we will learn to deal with it.
I want to thank all my Brothers with the 35th SPS, Heavy Weapons, K-9, and Tower guards who were out in the Juliet area that night... We were a band of brothers and we did our job the best we knew how.. Preventing the base from being run over by the NVA and VC.
May God Bless you all.
Eric (Johnny) Johnson
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- Heads-Up: Hector -- Junious B. Owens, Thu, Mar 02 2017, 5:51:14 PST (pool-71-168-81-72.cncdnh.east.myfairpoint.net/71.168.81.72)
In case you are interested, The airline that flies in and out of Pease Airport in NH will start running a non-stop between Portsmouth and Myrtle Beach, SC on June 1. Thought you might check it out if you still visit your son in Maine.
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- Re: Heads-Up: Hector -- Jaime A. Lleras - Binh Thuy, '70, Fri, Mar 03 2017, 16:05:04 PST (cpe-172-74-241-19.sc.res.rr.com/172.74.241.19)
- Re: Heads-Up: Hector -- Hector, Mon, Mar 06 2017, 20:36:37 PST (191.172-lan-he.sccoast.net/66.153.172.191)
- Re: Heads-Up: Hector -- Junious B. Owens, Thu, Mar 09 2017, 7:03:26 PST (pool-71-168-81-72.cncdnh.east.myfairpoint.net/71.168.81.72)
- UPDATE ON PROSTATE CANCER -- Steve Gattis, Tue, Mar 07 2017, 21:41:45 PST (h167.66.141.67.dynamic.ip.windstream.net/67.141.66.167)
Thanks to all of you for your support and for checking on me during my radiation treatments. I have completed my required 40 radiation treatments. All is well after a total of 5400 miles of driving for the daily treatments. I have a followup visit with the doctor and his staff in April.
Big thanks to Roberta Smith for all of the cards and to Jack for his phone calls. To Jerry Nelson for calling several times each week to check on me. And a very special thanks to my Nha Trang buddy and next door neighbor, Larry Fleming, who drove me to several of my treatments.
For those of you who do not know, John Risse, just passed his halfway mark in his 40 radiation treatments. We have been in touch with each other throughout our treatments and that has been a very big help for both of us.
I send my best to all of you with the fond hope of seeing you in San Antonio. Our reunion plans are coming along. Hope to have something to release soon regarding hotel reservations and planned events. Remember the dates are October 4 - 8.
Steve Gattis
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- MY HISTORY -- Lew Goldberg, Sun, Mar 05 2017, 8:15:54 PST (173-20-167-185.client.mchsi.com/173.20.167.185)
On this date on 1968 Binh Thuy got hit with 110 rounds. There was 1 wounded. As small as Binh Thuy was how was that possible.
I entered the AF 61 years ago today.
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- Re: MY HISTORY -- Steven Hall (Hall), Sun, Mar 05 2017, 8:30:50 PST (76-234-224-141.lightspeed.irvnca.sbcglobal.net/76.234.224.141)
- Re: MY HISTORY -- jACKIE kAYS, Sun, Mar 05 2017, 9:36:05 PST (NoHost/64.188.132.116)
- Re: MY HISTORY -- Terry Sasek BT 68-69 LM#687, Sun, Mar 05 2017, 14:39:50 PST (45-18-130-185.lightspeed.livnmi.sbcglobal.net/45.18.130.185)
- Re: MY HISTORY -- Bruce Ross, Sun, Mar 05 2017, 14:48:16 PST (135-158.207-68.elmore.res.rr.com/68.207.158.135)
- Re: MY HISTORY -- Larry Gramps LM 401, Mon, Mar 06 2017, 6:32:21 PST (host671420021172.direcway.com/67.142.172.21)
- Re: MY HISTORY -- Chuck Edwards (Wow), Mon, Mar 06 2017, 14:49:26 PST (c-73-179-213-165.hsd1.fl.comcast.net/73.179.213.165)
- Re: MY HISTORY -- Chuck Edwards (USAF enlistment), Mon, Mar 06 2017, 14:53:03 PST (c-73-179-213-165.hsd1.fl.comcast.net/73.179.213.165)
- FINAL GUARDMOUNT FOR TSGT GLENN WILSON, LIFE MEMBER #117 -- Steve Gattis, Sat, Feb 04 2017, 8:36:47 PST (h127.110.17.98.dynamic.ip.windstream.net/98.17.110.127)
I am very sad to report that my sector sergeant at Cam Ranh Bay 68-69, TSgt Glenn Wilson, stood his final Guardmount. He was the best sergeant in the United States Air Force. He became an Air Policeman in 1950 and used his experience to keep us alive and out of trouble. It was 49 years ago but it seems like yesterday. There were some tough times for many of us but he cared so much for us and our families. We worked hard for him and survived because of his great leadership as a first line supervisor. I remember walking down a row of hooches to find him and a couple of other sergeants drinking beer, sitting next to a grill cooking chicken. It was 0800 and he offered me a beer for breakfast because we had just worked all night on Phantom Flight. I said, "Thanks, Sarge...I'd follow you straight into hell." He looked up at me and said, "You may as well have another beer because we are already here." I have copied his obituary below. Please keep his family in your prayers.
Glenn Wilson, VSPA Life Member #117, Cam Ranh Bay 68-69, of North Syracuse, New York, passed away Monday, January 30, 2017. He was 84 years old and was born in Syracuse, New York. He served in the US Air Force as an Air Policeman and Security Policeman from 1950 - 1970. Glenn was also a meat and dairy inspector for New York State, retiring after 20 years of service. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 113 in Baldwinsville and a Life Member of the Vietnam Security Police Association. He was predeceased by his parents, Alfred and Irene Wilson; his wife, Joan (Slye) Wilson, and his daughter, Cary Ann (Wilson) Clark. Glenn is survived by his children, Glenn D. (Sharon) Wilson of Central Square, Jay P. (Angel) Wilson of Portland, ME, and Terry R. (Missy) Wilson of Cicero; his son-in-law, Rick L. Clark of Clay, along with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2017 from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM, immediately followed by a Funeral Service at 1:30 PM in the THOMAS J. PIRRO JR. FUNERAL HOME, 3401 Vickery Rd. (corner of Buckley Rd) North Syracuse, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of CNY, 990 7th North St., Liverpool, NY 13088.
Words of comfort may be expressed at tjpfuneralhome.com
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- Re: FINAL GUARDMOUNT FOR TSGT GLENN WILSON, LIFE MEMBER #117 -- Junious B. Owens, Sat, Feb 04 2017, 13:44:52 PST (c-73-142-237-183.hsd1.nh.comcast.net/73.142.237.183)
- Re: FINAL GUARDMOUNT FOR TSGT GLENN WILSON, LIFE MEMBER #117 -- Pat Houseworth (Sad), Sat, Feb 04 2017, 14:11:20 PST (celina-pppoe-1-1126.dsl.bright.net/68.65.100.111)
- Re: FINAL GUARDMOUNT FOR TSGT GLENN WILSON, LIFE MEMBER #117 -- John Paul (Coakley), Sat, Feb 04 2017, 16:42:02 PST (99-60-176-174.lightspeed.irvnca.sbcglobal.net/99.60.176.174)
- Re: FINAL GUARDMOUNT FOR TSGT GLENN WILSON, LIFE MEMBER #117 -- Larry Gramps, Sun, Feb 05 2017, 6:17:10 PST (host671420021172.direcway.com/67.142.172.21)
- Re: FINAL GUARDMOUNT FOR TSGT GLENN WILSON, LIFE MEMBER #117 -- Steve Rinaldo, LM, Sun, Feb 05 2017, 6:29:49 PST (162-235-196-216.lightspeed.tukrga.sbcglobal.net/162.235.196.216)
- Re: FINAL GUARDMOUNT FOR TSGT GLENN WILSON, LIFE MEMBER #117 -- Lew Goldberg, Sun, Feb 05 2017, 8:50:15 PST (173-20-167-185.client.mchsi.com/173.20.167.185)
- Re: FINAL GUARDMOUNT FOR TSGT GLENN WILSON, LIFE MEMBER #117 -- Bruce Ross, Sun, Feb 05 2017, 12:21:57 PST (135-158.207-68.elmore.res.rr.com/68.207.158.135)
- Re: FINAL GUARDMOUNT FOR TSGT GLENN WILSON, LIFE MEMBER #117 -- John Risse (sad news), Sun, Feb 05 2017, 14:14:46 PST (108-198-232-9.lightspeed.crchtx.sbcglobal.net/108.198.232.9)
- Re: FINAL GUARDMOUNT FOR TSGT GLENN WILSON, LIFE MEMBER #117 -- Tony Morris LM 70, Mon, Feb 06 2017, 8:47:46 PST (ip98-183-52-199.pn.at.cox.net/98.183.52.199)
- Re: FINAL GUARDMOUNT FOR TSGT GLENN WILSON, LIFE MEMBER #117 -- William (Watson), Mon, Feb 06 2017, 10:09:01 PST (c-76-123-93-35.hsd1.fl.comcast.net/76.123.93.35)
- Re: FINAL GUARDMOUNT FOR TSGT GLENN WILSON, LIFE MEMBER #117 -- Jackie R. Kays, Mon, Feb 06 2017, 14:46:42 PST (NoHost/64.188.132.116)
- Re: FINAL GUARDMOUNT FOR TSGT GLENN WILSON, LIFE MEMBER #117 -- Terry Sasek BT 68-69 LM#687, Mon, Feb 06 2017, 20:46:28 PST (45-18-130-185.lightspeed.livnmi.sbcglobal.net/45.18.130.185)
- Re: FINAL GUARDMOUNT FOR TSGT GLENN WILSON, LIFE MEMBER #117 -- Robert E Williams *th SPS UBON, Thu, Mar 02 2017, 9:40:58 PST (pool-96-237-22-71.bstnma.east.verizon.net/96.237.22.71)
- BX Page in Maintenance -- Gary Jones, LM-363, Thu, Feb 23 2017, 17:02:11 PST (cpe-172-75-49-67.carolina.res.rr.com/172.75.49.67)
If you have tried to log into the BX in the past couple of days, you surely noted that it is being relocated. Larry Poss, in yet another display of his generosity, is moving the BX to a bigger and better server, at NO cost to the Association.
According to Don Poss, the relocation and testing should be completed within the next 24 hours. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Thanks, Larry. I don't know what we would do without you.
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- Life member #930 Allen Tucker -- Paul (Shave), Thu, Feb 02 2017, 13:56:42 PST (75-173-123-95.albq.qwest.net/75.173.123.95)
Lets welcome Allen Tucker who has joined as a Life Member and awarded Life Member #930
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- Rocket attack 1967 Danang AB -- ferd mueller, Mon, Feb 27 2017, 9:47:01 PST (108-231-70-136.lightspeed.stlsmo.sbcglobal.net/108.231.70.136)
50 years ago today, the NVA/Viet Cong hit our base
Danang with Russian made Rockets for the first time in the Vietnam War Any other Danang Troops remember this attack. !!
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- 2017 -- Bob Mitchell LM301, Thu, Feb 16 2017, 15:45:25 PST (ip68-109-31-28.ri.ri.cox.net/68.109.31.28)
We're halfway through February 2017. I can't believe how fast time passes at 71 years of age. How is it going for you?
How is 2017 treating you so far?
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- Re: 2017 -- Terry Sasek BT 68-69 LM#687, Thu, Feb 16 2017, 20:08:40 PST (45-18-130-185.lightspeed.livnmi.sbcglobal.net/45.18.130.185)
- Re: 2017 -- Jackie R. Kays, Fri, Feb 17 2017, 3:29:24 PST (NoHost/64.188.132.116)
- Re: 2017 -- Claude J Hebert L M #34, Fri, Feb 17 2017, 6:18:30 PST (c-73-2-237-207.hsd1.la.comcast.net/73.2.237.207)
- Re: 2017 -- Larry Gramps LM 401, Fri, Feb 17 2017, 6:24:57 PST (host671420023172.direcway.com/67.142.172.23)
- Re: 2017 -- Bruce Ross, Fri, Feb 17 2017, 10:28:05 PST (135-158.207-68.elmore.res.rr.com/68.207.158.135)
- Re: 2017 -- Lawrence Davis Phan Rang/Tuy Hoa 66/67, Fri, Feb 17 2017, 12:34:38 PST (108-196-16-42.lightspeed.btrgla.sbcglobal.net/108.196.16.42)
- Re: 2017 -- Gary Walters, Sat, Feb 18 2017, 9:37:56 PST (96-19-248-224.cpe.cableone.net/96.19.248.224)
- Re: 2017 -- Junious B. Owens, Sat, Feb 18 2017, 10:18:48 PST (c-73-142-237-183.hsd1.nh.comcast.net/73.142.237.183)
- Re: 2017 -- Jaime A. Lleras - Binh Thuy, '70, Sun, Feb 26 2017, 16:46:24 PST (cpe-172-74-241-19.sc.res.rr.com/172.74.241.19)
- My Medical Update -- William (Pete) Piazza, LM #141, Tue, Feb 21 2017, 8:18:14 PST (ip68-97-182-232.ok.ok.cox.net/68.97.182.232)
I am sending this out because several folks have been asking me how I feel and is everything ok! I wanted to wait until after my birthday so as not to worry my family and friends as they wanted to wish me well for my birthday!
On 8 Feb I had a stress/echo test at my heart doctors office. Well the results were not that great, but what they found was caught early so now I have to go back to the South Heart Hospital on 21 May for an another angiogram to see why two of the veins that were replaced in 2013 are not working properly and not pushing the blood thru fast enough!
I will be out of pocket on 21 Mar all day since I have to be at the hospital at 0800 hours and if like the last time I did not get home until after 1700 hours. Hopefully it will not be something that the doctors can fix without major surgery again, but that is what this look see is all about!
Funny part is I feel great and have been playing golf twice a week during the winter months :):)! Once I have more info I will let U all know.
Pete
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- Re: My Medical Update -- Terry Sasek BT 68-69 LM#687, Tue, Feb 21 2017, 9:11:12 PST (45-18-130-185.lightspeed.livnmi.sbcglobal.net/45.18.130.185)
- Re: My Medical Update -- Steven Hall (Hall), Tue, Feb 21 2017, 9:43:45 PST (76-234-224-141.lightspeed.irvnca.sbcglobal.net/76.234.224.141)
- Re: My Medical Update -- John Risse, Tue, Feb 21 2017, 14:37:37 PST (108-198-232-9.lightspeed.crchtx.sbcglobal.net/108.198.232.9)
- Re: My Medical Update -- Steve Gattis, Tue, Feb 21 2017, 20:44:27 PST (h247.106.17.98.dynamic.ip.windstream.net/98.17.106.247)
- Re: My Medical Update -- John Paul Coakley (Coakley), Tue, Feb 21 2017, 22:53:27 PST (99-60-176-174.lightspeed.irvnca.sbcglobal.net/99.60.176.174)
- Re: My Medical Update -- Van and Joyce Digby, Wed, Feb 22 2017, 7:12:25 PST (fl-71-49-229-32.dhcp.embarqhsd.net/71.49.229.32)
- Re: My Medical Update -- Bruce Ross, Wed, Feb 22 2017, 15:31:31 PST (135-158.207-68.elmore.res.rr.com/68.207.158.135)
- Re: My Medical Update -- Ken Neal, Thu, Feb 23 2017, 3:03:43 PST (70-239-179-108.lightspeed.snantx.sbcglobal.net/70.239.179.108)
- Re: My Medical Update -- Gary Walters, Thu, Feb 23 2017, 9:47:12 PST (96-19-248-224.cpe.cableone.net/96.19.248.224)
- Re: My Medical Update -- Jaime A. Lleras - Binh Thuy, '70, Sun, Feb 26 2017, 16:42:15 PST (cpe-172-74-241-19.sc.res.rr.com/172.74.241.19)
- Prayers Needed -- Frank Pilson LM-28 (we take care of own), Thu, Feb 09 2017, 10:15:23 PST (c-73-30-11-178.hsd1.pa.comcast.net/73.30.11.178)
Randy Withers father Elmer Withers father just moved into
hospice Care in Az.
Randy would like our prayers for Dad and family.
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- Re: Prayers Needed -- Lew Goldberg, Thu, Feb 09 2017, 12:03:27 PST (173-20-167-185.client.mchsi.com/173.20.167.185)
- Re: Prayers Needed -- Terry Sasek BT 68-69 LM#687, Thu, Feb 09 2017, 13:09:03 PST (45-18-130-185.lightspeed.livnmi.sbcglobal.net/45.18.130.185)
- Re: Prayers Needed -- Bob Mitchell LM301, Thu, Feb 09 2017, 15:21:12 PST (ip68-109-31-28.ri.ri.cox.net/68.109.31.28)
- Re: Prayers Needed -- Gary Walters, Fri, Feb 10 2017, 12:13:42 PST (96-19-248-224.cpe.cableone.net/96.19.248.224)
- Re: Prayers Needed -- Roberta Smith (Sad), Fri, Feb 24 2017, 16:02:33 PST (172-2-186-102.lightspeed.clmboh.sbcglobal.net/172.2.186.102)
- Poem -- Jackie R. kAYS, Mon, Feb 20 2017, 8:18:48 PST (NoHost/64.188.132.116)
Dream Catcher
Oh! Dream catchers where are you tonight?
Back, back I go in time, to sights and sounds of
jungle warfare. Bombs, flares in flight, black
pajama clad enemy in the dark of night.
Thoughts of home and family crushed by the sound
of automatic fire and the sight of flares aglow.
Death and mayhem all around, back to the world
can’t be found. No sleep, no peace of mind,
loneliness all around. Black body bags on the ground,
silent waiting, waiting, their flight, into the hands of Trinity.
Through the wire they come, shadows in the dark of
night, spewing death, destruction and lifelong fear.
Fifty year ago, but never out of sight!
Oh! Dream Catcher where are you tonight?
Jackie R. Kays
© 2017
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- Security Forces -- Carl Sartain, Tue, Feb 21 2017, 21:31:02 PST (NoHost/99.115.100.177)
Was watching a program on TV tonight called Inside Combat Rescue on the Discovery Channel. The show is primarily about PJs, but tonight's episode was mostly focused on Security Forces personnel at Baghram AB in Afghanistan. Sure did bring back a flood of memories about the Nam. Was really impressed with the "toys" those boys were gettin' to play with. Would have been real nice to have stuff like that back in the day. We could have dealt ol' Charlie and Nathaniel Victor some serious pain.
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- Vietnam Wall Wash -- Gary Jones, LM-363, Tue, Feb 21 2017, 18:00:38 PST (cpe-172-75-49-67.carolina.res.rr.com/172.75.49.67)
Eagle Chapter, Air Force Security Forces Association will have their first washing of the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial (The Wall) on April 29th. I am posting this early, in case anyone needs to make advance plans to join us.
We meet at the flag pole, by the Three Soldiers statue (near Lincoln Memorial) at 0615 for the Park Ranger's safety, invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and short history of The Wall (for the youngsters). Parking is available on Constitution Ave or Henry Bacon Dr. We will finish before 0800, so you can do the usual touristy things.
I'll update this post as we get closer to the actual wash date. Hope to see you there.
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- Don's great pics -- Bruce Ross, Fri, Feb 17 2017, 10:13:10 PST (135-158.207-68.elmore.res.rr.com/68.207.158.135)
Don, you continually come up with these fantastic photo's and stories, just thought we should once again give you credit and thanks for what you do for our Association.If you have ever been below one of those recon photo sorties,it's amazing, so damn bright and a little hairy at first sight. Can't imagine what they can do today. My brother-in-law at the time flew in the SR71 program, it's c
apabilities were star world 50 yrs ago. Just think of todays capability, either in place or on line for the future. I digress, thanks Don. Bruce LM #173
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- Update on John Risse -- John Paul Coakley, Tue, Feb 07 2017, 22:43:20 PST (99-60-176-174.lightspeed.irvnca.sbcglobal.net/99.60.176.174)
I had a message from John Risse asking me to make a posting on the Bulletin Board to update what's going on with him . He just finished his second day of radiation treatments and said it was a piece of cake and he's doing well . His wife Carolyn though had a fall and broke two bones (tibia & fibula)that attach to her ankle.She seems to be healing up but hobbling along . They both are doing well given their circumstances and send everyone their Best .
John Paul, LM 396, ,Bien Hoa-Pleiku 65'-66'
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- Two Questions -- Van Digby, Mon, Feb 06 2017, 16:20:17 PST (fl-71-49-229-32.dhcp.embarqhsd.net/71.49.229.32)
I have been trying to get hold of Ted Whitlock, form Florida, phone and e-mail not working, In March, I want to go to Patrick AFB to visit the troops like I did for the past several years. Last year I brought Howard Yates with me.
Number 2, is the roster not working. Can not get on it.
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- Update on spouse -- Gary Walters, Thu, Feb 09 2017, 12:19:02 PST (96-19-248-224.cpe.cableone.net/96.19.248.224)
I apologize for being so long in updating you all on Mary-Anne. she came through surgery real well had a jolt 3-4 days after surgery B/P went real low put her in ICU for couple days and got that straight. She is now in rehab and we hoping for early next week to come home.
Thanks for cards and messages and especially the prayers. I ask for continued prayers please, we have a long road ahead of us but we will make it with brotherhood and sisterhood prayers.
Gary PR-BH-68-69
Thanks again. Will do my best to update you sooner.
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- Requesting Assistance (especially from our Thailand Brother) -- Jaime A Lleras - Binh Thuy - 1970, Fri, Feb 03 2017, 11:39:53 PST (184-88-211-5.res.bhn.net/184.88.211.5)
I received a request for advice from a Vietnam Veteran that was stationed at Takhli RTAFB in 1967. He recently received a denial from the VA for his claim of Agent Orange exposure during his service there. Heres what said.
Although my primary duties were not in the Air Police and security services, I was asked to serve as an "augmentee security guard" while stationed there. You may be aware that this was a common practice during that time due personnel shortages and periodic insurgent threats in Thailand and especially along the perimeter of our air bases. The VA is asking for military records that I served as an "augmentee" of which there is none. I suspect due to the assignment being "as required and periodic". I don't know why there are no records. I did send the VA a testimonial outlining the additional patrol duties I performed. I also was able to find a fellow airman who performed augmentee service with me and he provided a "buddy letter." Yet, the VA is asking for additional proof and I am at a loss as to my next step.
Can any of our Thailand cops share advice/guidance on the following issue so I can get back to him with some help?
Have any of you (Thailand brothers) filed for AO exposure and if so, what was your experience in dealing with the VA?
Thanks.
Jaime
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- Ode to T/Sgt. Glenn Wilson -- Jackie R. Kays, Mon, Feb 06 2017, 19:32:36 PST (NoHost/64.188.132.116)
Ode To a Good Friend and Comrade in Arms
Glenn was his name,a friend and Comrade to too many to name.
He enlisted in the United States Air Force in nineteen fifty at the early age of seventeen.
He took the oath to uphold his countys values as follows:
I, Glenn Wison do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States
against all enemies, foreign and domestic;
that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same;
and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the
officers appointed over me,
according to regulations and the
Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God.
Over the next twenty years, Glenn followed this oath to the letter as he served as an Air Policeman in the United States Air Force.
He defended his countrys interest during the Cold War, Korean War and courgeosesly defended his countrys principles during the Vietnam War.
He was a Nocommissined Officer extraordinary as witnessed by all who served with him. He made logical, meaningful and fair decisions that stood fast for all.
He will be long remembered and missed by his family and Comrades in Arms.
Farewell my dear friend, may your spirit forever soar with eagles.
In the name of all the Airmen that had the privilege and pleasure of knowing you!
Your old jungle buddy,
Jackie
2017
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- Life member #934 Curtis Hammond -- Paul (Shave), Thu, Feb 02 2017, 14:11:58 PST (75-173-123-95.albq.qwest.net/75.173.123.95)
Please Welcome the newest Life Member to the fold. Curtis Hammond!! he has been awarded Life Member #934. A class member of NKP 73-74
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- SF,s return from Deployment -- Junious B. Owens, Mon, Feb 06 2017, 12:43:06 PST (c-73-142-237-183.hsd1.nh.comcast.net/73.142.237.183)
Well after years of seeing Security Force Personnel deploy thru Pease, finally had one return from deployment here. A young Airman that deployed 6 months ago came back thru Pease this past week. He was given a VSOA Challenge coin on his deployment and indicated he cherishes the coin and what it means to him. Normally they do not come home thru Pease but fly directly into BWI where the catch flights to their destination. It was a good feeling to talk with him.
There have been several Security Force Personnel going and coming during the past month. Bill Cummings had told me there was going to heavy traffic of Security Forces after the 1st of the year. He was correct. Looking forward to October. Had several returning to Lackland and I informed them that we would be there in October. Bud Owens, Binh-Thuy, 66/67.
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- New Member !! -- Paul (Shave), Thu, Feb 02 2017, 13:40:50 PST (75-173-123-95.albq.qwest.net/75.173.123.95)
Gentlemen, I wish to introduce Bernard Pfluger as a new member to the fold!! He is a member of CRB 67. Please welcome Bernard!
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- VA Claims Information -- Jaime A. Lleras - Binh Thuy, '70, Wed, Jan 11 2017, 16:39:03 PST (cpe-172-74-241-19.sc.res.rr.com/172.74.241.19)
Hi.
As your new VSPA Service Officer, I would like to share my contact information with all of you so you can contact me whenever you have questions about filing a claim with the VA for service connected illness and injuries. Its never too late to file a claim for your well deserved benefits. My information is: Cell # 301-848-3399 and my email address is chiefjal9@gmail.com.
Also, for those of you that have a 100% disability rating, dont forget to look into the Dependency & Indemnity Compensation (DIC) process. DIC is a monthly benefit awarded to the surviving spouses. This is very important for your spouse. There are forms that should be filled out in advance and store in a safe place with your other military documents just in case, if you know what I mean.
Have a great 2017. See you at our next reunion in October, if not sooner.
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- Two Anniversary dates -- Terry Sasek BT 68-69 LM#687, Wed, Feb 01 2017, 19:27:47 PST (45-18-130-185.lightspeed.livnmi.sbcglobal.net/45.18.130.185)
Today and tomorrow are two very important anniversary dates for me, on February 2, 1968 I enlisted into the U.S. Air Force and after four years of honorable service, I was then separated from active duty on February 1, 1972 and after two more years in the inactive reserves I finally received my Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Air Force. It was a very proud day in my life when I enlisted and it was a certainly my great honor to have not only served my country but also I have many cherished memories of the great warriors with whom I had the honor and privilege of having served with during those years. Terry Sasek BT 68-69 LM#687
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- Life member #931 William Richards -- Paul (Shave), Thu, Feb 02 2017, 14:00:02 PST (75-173-123-95.albq.qwest.net/75.173.123.95)
Please Welcome the newest Life Member to the fold. William Richards!! he has been awarded Life Member #931. A class member of PR 35th SPS 1968
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- New Member ! -- Paul (Shave), Thu, Feb 02 2017, 13:37:35 PST (75-173-123-95.albq.qwest.net/75.173.123.95)
I have been rather remiss on posting new members but will start to catch up.
I would like to add that the newest member of the VSPA is John McDaniel class of CRB 67-68. Please welcome him to the fold!
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- Life member #932 John Cassidy -- Paul (Shave), Thu, Feb 02 2017, 14:03:14 PST (75-173-123-95.albq.qwest.net/75.173.123.95)
Lets welcome the newest Life Member John Cassidy. He is a member of both DN and CRB way back in 1972-1973
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- Life member #933 John McDaniel -- Paul (Shave), Thu, Feb 02 2017, 14:07:59 PST (75-173-123-95.albq.qwest.net/75.173.123.95)
Please Welcome the newest Life Member to the fold. John McDaniel!! he has been awarded Life Member #933. A class member of PR and BT 68-69
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- Binh Thuy Sapper Attack -- Terry Sasek BT 68-69 LM#687, Sun, Jan 29 2017, 16:37:51 PST (45-18-130-185.lightspeed.livnmi.sbcglobal.net/45.18.130.185)
January 29, 1969 was finally our pay back to the VC for both of their attacks on us at Binh Thuy on January 10, 1969 when we had 3 killed and 9 wounded between both of the attacks.
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- Pinterest -- Terrell Morris LM 38 (Interesting), Sun, Jan 29 2017, 13:43:35 PST (75-128-254-155.dhcp.mdsn.wi.charter.com/75.128.254.155)
Maybe I'm the only one that didn't know this, but if you go to the PINTERST web site and type in Phan Rang AB or the base you want to see and there may be pictures taken at our time. I tried two other bases and found photos as well.
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- Looking for 483rd SPS Patches from Cam Ranh Bay -- Donald (O'Fee), Sun, Jan 29 2017, 5:49:15 PST (adsl-108-217-80-124.lightspeed.wepbfl.sbcglobal.net/108.217.80.124)
I'm looking for Patches for the 483rd SPS at Cam Ranh Bay,the 509th Bomb Wing and Refueling Squadron at Pease AFB and the F-111A or F-111B patches at Pease. Thanks for your help! Don
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- Thanks -- Robert B. Edwards, Sat, Jan 28 2017, 6:06:11 PST (c-50-150-235-188.hsd1.fl.comcast.net/50.150.235.188)
Thanks Don for the Tet pictures
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- Poetry War Anthology -- Chaplain Steve, Fri, Jan 27 2017, 22:32:20 PST (pool-173-54-172-134.nwrknj.fios.verizon.net/173.54.172.134)
To all our poets:
There is a Facebook Group that will be working on a book collecting poetry of your war experiences. World Poetry Open Mike is on every Friday night. You can call in live or submit it in writing. The project start in the summer. They would like a photo or two also. All proceeds from the book are going to Wounded Warriors. I want to run this by the officers to see if it can be promoted from the top and in the newsletter. Check it out. It's a good way to be published at no cost and have something to hand down to the family if not done already, Takecare and see you soon.
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- 49th Anny of the TET 1968 Battle (30/31 Jan 68) -- William (Pete) Piazza, LM #141, Thu, Jan 26 2017, 18:01:27 PST (ip68-97-107-172.ok.ok.cox.net/68.97.107.172)
To all my Brother Vietnam SP Defenders,
Next week on 30 (Monday) and 31 (Tuesday) Jan 2017 it will be the 49th Anny of the TET 1968 battle in which some of us were involved in! Like so many of U have said, "it seems just like the other day" as were remember it or maybe try to forget it too!
I first want to say "WELCOME HOME" to all of U and especially a special TK U for doing UR job and defending those bases during the Vietnam War! We set the scale for the future SP/SF Defenders to follow. And from what I can see they are doing an outstanding job too!
We lost many a good AP/SP during the Vietnam War and even today we are still seeing many of our AP/SP Defenders passing away from all those medical problems and yes, even old age!
To me I am sad that the USAF and especially our own career field does not HONOR this time as a time to remember what we all did on those mornings and show the world that the SP Defenders were TOP NOTCH and could handle any situation tossed at them by Charlie (VC/NVA).
So saying that, I want to wish each and everyone of U, my Brother SP Defenders the very best and also the very best in 2017 and beyond? I will be going to a restaurant with some other Defenders on 29 Jan 2017 to sit and have a good meal and time as we talk about our time in country!
I hope that U will get with other SP Defenders and toast those that did not make it back home as well as to those that did? In this small way we shall HONOR all those AP/SP Defenders that we knew those many years ago and in some case still know today via the internet or the VSPA BB!
William (Pete) Piazza
SMSgt (Ret) and a Vietnam Vet
AP/SP Defender (Sky Cop)
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- wife's surgery -- Gary Walters, Tue, Jan 24 2017, 8:06:48 PST (96-19-248-224.cpe.cableone.net/96.19.248.224)
My wife, Mary-Anne will be going in for back surgery on 30th of Jan. I would like for all VSPA and sisterhood put up prayers for us as we go through this procedure.
Dr. said it was a 3 month recovery period so I will be chief cook and bottle washer LOL.
She will be fused with plates ,rods, and screws 4 hour surgery. We do have our daughter in town to help us.
Thanks for all prayers and good thoughts.
Gary PR-BH-68-69
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- Re: wife's surgery -- Steve & Lise Gattis, Tue, Jan 24 2017, 8:34:43 PST (h147.64.20.98.dynamic.ip.windstream.net/98.20.64.147)
- Re: wife's surgery -- John Paul Coakley, Tue, Jan 24 2017, 13:21:50 PST (99-60-176-174.lightspeed.irvnca.sbcglobal.net/99.60.176.174)
- Re: wife's surgery -- Bob Mitchell LM301, Tue, Jan 24 2017, 14:12:13 PST (ip68-109-31-28.ri.ri.cox.net/68.109.31.28)
- Re: wife's surgery -- Terry Sasek BT 68-69 LM#687, Tue, Jan 24 2017, 16:51:30 PST (45-18-130-185.lightspeed.livnmi.sbcglobal.net/45.18.130.185)
- Re: AZR -- Robert Williams (AZR), Tue, Jan 17 2017, 9:35:47 PST (pool-96-237-20-193.bstnma.east.verizon.net/96.237.20.193)
I went through AZR combat training at Kelly field in July 1971 then deployed to Ubon assigned to the 8th SPS Law Enforcement section
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- Re: AZR -- Steven Hall (Hall), Tue, Jan 17 2017, 16:14:33 PST (76-234-224-141.lightspeed.irvnca.sbcglobal.net/76.234.224.141)
- Re: AZR -- Mike Kennedy, 3rd SPS Bien Hoa 69-70, Tue, Jan 17 2017, 19:12:04 PST (NoHost/47.152.48.17)
- Re: AZR -- Junious B. wens, Wed, Jan 18 2017, 13:47:44 PST (c-73-142-237-183.hsd1.nh.comcast.net/73.142.237.183)
- Re: AZR -- Larry Gramps, Thu, Jan 19 2017, 6:19:38 PST (host671420023172.direcway.com/67.142.172.23)
- Re: AZR -- Steven Hall (Hall), Thu, Jan 19 2017, 9:48:48 PST (76-234-224-141.lightspeed.irvnca.sbcglobal.net/76.234.224.141)
- Re: AZR -- Van Digby, Sat, Jan 21 2017, 7:21:39 PST (fl-71-49-229-32.dhcp.embarqhsd.net/71.49.229.32)
- Re: AZR -- Bruce Ross, Mon, Jan 23 2017, 13:10:12 PST (135-158.207-68.elmore.res.rr.com/68.207.158.135)
- Brigadier General Coleman's Wife Has Passed Away -- Steve Gattis, Tue, Jan 17 2017, 21:01:18 PST (h143.64.141.67.dynamic.ip.windstream.net/67.141.64.143)
Hello to all. I received the following from Jerry Nelson and Pete Villarreal regarding the wife of one of our own:
Our beloved General, Dick Coleman, has lost his wife to cancer. Please pray for his family as they struggle through the grieving process. General Coleman sent us a short message:
"As many of you know my wife Maggie has been battling cancer for the past several months, Unfortunately she passed away last night with me and children at her bedside. I thank all of you who knew of her condition for your many phone calls of encouragement and concern."
Thank You,
Dick Coleman
Additional information will be posted when available. General Coleman was our Top Cop for many many years. He was our guest speaker at the 2000 reunion in San Antonio. He served an enlisted tour in Vietnam with the 1041st(T) and again as a Lieutenant during the evacuation of Saigon in 1975 when he was TDY from Clark AB with a task force to assist in the evacuation. He also brought the beret back to us when he was the Top Cop. Please keep him and his family in your prayers.
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- Re: Brigadier General Coleman's Wife Has Passed Away -- Frank Pilson LM-28 (we take care of own), Wed, Jan 18 2017, 3:35:53 PST (c-73-30-11-178.hsd1.pa.comcast.net/73.30.11.178)
- Re: Brigadier General Coleman's Wife Has Passed Away -- Bob Mitchell LM301, Thu, Jan 19 2017, 8:21:58 PST (ip68-109-31-28.ri.ri.cox.net/68.109.31.28)
- Re: Brigadier General Coleman's Wife Has Passed Away -- Steve Ray, Thu, Jan 19 2017, 14:41:19 PST (proxy3h.external.lmco.com/192.35.35.36)
- Re: Brigadier General Coleman's Wife Has Passed Away -- Terry Sasek BT 68-69 LM#687, Fri, Jan 20 2017, 22:33:35 PST (45-18-130-185.lightspeed.livnmi.sbcglobal.net/45.18.130.185)
- Re: Brigadier General Coleman's Wife Has Passed Away -- Gary Walters, Sat, Jan 21 2017, 10:47:34 PST (96-19-248-224.cpe.cableone.net/96.19.248.224)
- Prostate cancer -- John Risse (prayers will be welcomed), Mon, Jan 16 2017, 14:46:58 PST (108-198-232-9.lightspeed.crchtx.sbcglobal.net/108.198.232.9)
Hey guys, another one of us has been struck with the dreaded prostate cancer, and agent orange related diseases,I got the results today, had the biopsy last monday, getting an appointment with oncologist and see what he says, leaning on radiation, doctor didnt surgery was a good thing because of my age. All you guys out make you get your physicals and get your PSA checked do wait to long. Your Brother John
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- Re: Prostate cancer -- John Paul Coakley (Coakley), Mon, Jan 16 2017, 17:45:41 PST (99-60-176-174.lightspeed.irvnca.sbcglobal.net/99.60.176.174)
- Re: Prostate cancer -- Bob Mitchell LM301, Mon, Jan 16 2017, 18:10:33 PST (ip68-109-31-28.ri.ri.cox.net/68.109.31.28)
- Re: Prostate cancer -- Jaime A. Lleras - Binh Thuy, '70, Tue, Jan 17 2017, 5:50:01 PST (cpe-172-74-241-19.sc.res.rr.com/172.74.241.19)
- Re: Prostate cancer -- Jack Smith, Tue, Jan 17 2017, 5:55:45 PST (172-2-186-102.lightspeed.clmboh.sbcglobal.net/172.2.186.102)
- Re: Prostate cancer -- Terry Sasek BT 68-69 LM#687, Tue, Jan 17 2017, 7:27:09 PST (45-18-130-185.lightspeed.livnmi.sbcglobal.net/45.18.130.185)
- Re: Prostate cancer -- Gary Walters, Tue, Jan 17 2017, 8:53:54 PST (96-19-248-224.cpe.cableone.net/96.19.248.224)
- Re: Prostate cancer -- Jim (Gish), Wed, Jan 18 2017, 18:26:32 PST (cpe-74-131-218-232.kya.res.rr.com/74.131.218.232)
- Maisey Bldg Wreath Laying -- Willie Squires LM#305, Tue, Jan 17 2017, 7:57:09 PST (pool-71-191-230-210.washdc.east.verizon.net/71.191.230.210)
Eagle Chapter of the Air Force Security Forces Association will again lay a wreath at the tribute to Capt Maisey at the building that carries his name at Joint Base Anacostia Bolling in Washington, DC at 0900 on January 31. This an open invitation from the chapter for all VSPA members to attend and a request for an attendee to participate in the wreath laying and maybe say a few words.
Feel free to contact me for more information or if you wish to attend.
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- The passing of a dear brother. -- Chaplain Jim, K9, Wed, Jan 11 2017, 19:24:17 PST (pool-71-163-152-228.washdc.east.verizon.net/71.163.152.228)
It's with much sorrow that I announce the passing of one of our own. Alan Ashbaugh, K9, died today, January 11, 2017.
May God comfort his dear wife Ellen and the family in their time of grief.
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- Re: The passing of a dear brother. -- Steve Gattis, Wed, Jan 11 2017, 20:37:38 PST (h117.237.88.75.dynamic.ip.windstream.net/75.88.237.117)
- Re: The passing of a dear brother. -- John Paul Coakley (Coakley), Thu, Jan 12 2017, 0:29:01 PST (99-60-176-174.lightspeed.irvnca.sbcglobal.net/99.60.176.174)
- Re: The passing of a dear brother. -- John Risse (sad news), Thu, Jan 12 2017, 13:19:56 PST (108-198-232-9.lightspeed.crchtx.sbcglobal.net/108.198.232.9)
- Re: The passing of a dear brother. -- Terry Sasek BT 68-69 LM#687, Sat, Jan 14 2017, 10:50:05 PST (45-18-130-185.lightspeed.livnmi.sbcglobal.net/45.18.130.185)
- Re: The passing of a dear brother. -- Mikey Hilton, Tue, Jan 17 2017, 11:44:27 PST (c-76-114-46-161.hsd1.ca.comcast.net/76.114.46.161)
- Malcolm McMillin ,Da Nang-Pleiku, 65'-66,' Memorial -- John Paul Coakley, Thu, Jan 05 2017, 22:42:07 PST (99-60-176-174.lightspeed.irvnca.sbcglobal.net/99.60.176.174)
Malcolm's wife Delores & all the Family want to thank all of the following for their thoughts and prayers :Jim Gish, Pete Piazza,Terry Sask, Gary Walters, Brian Weber, Larry Bowling,John Risse,Don Poss & Kenny O'Dell.For those who served with Malcolm ,the Family certainly understands that the Funeral was scheduled at a very difficult time for people to travel(the day after Christmas)so I thought I would just give you my account of the Service.The church was packed with people from every walk of life . The Law Enforcement community was well represented by the Police Departments & Sheriff's Departments of Jackson ,Vicksburg, Natchez and surrounding areas .Malcolm served five four year terms as Sheriff of Hinds County .For those of you who knew him, "Mac" was bigger than life .He had a tremendous sense of humor and human understanding .He strongly believed in giving people a second chance .He ran the jail & County Farm in a firm ,just and compassionate manner .He was well respected and loved and will be missed by many including me.
Thank you for remembering him !
John Paul , LM396, Bien Hoa-Pleiku , 65'-66'
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- 2016 (Tampa) Reunion Photos -- Steven Hall (Hall), Mon, Jan 16 2017, 8:28:09 PST (76-234-224-141.lightspeed.irvnca.sbcglobal.net/76.234.224.141)
In case you missed my prior posting, this is the URL to view and download photos that I took at the Tampa reunion. Tony Morris and Terry Hall also took photos, but I don't have the addresses for those. If you see a photo that you would like, you can download it directly to your computer's desktop. Just click on the small (icon sized) image. It will become a large image on your monitor. The look directly above the large image and locate the word "Download". Click twice on the word Download and it should send a copy of the image to your computer's desktop.
Here is the URL (address) http://www.stevenhallstudio.com/2016vspareunion
Just copy and paste it into your computer's URL box and hit the return key on your keyboard.
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- AGENT ORANGE RELATED PROSTATE CANCER -- Steve Gattis, Thu, Jan 05 2017, 21:11:19 PST (h254.36.20.98.dynamic.ip.windstream.net/98.20.36.254)
As life would sometimes dictate, we make decisions that can affect us years later. When I was at Kunsan Air Base, Korea in 1967, Paul Shave and I volunteered to go to Vietnam, something we did not have to do, but wanted to do. While others were leaving for bases in Europe, my decision was founded on the loss of friends from home who had been killed in action, and a sense of duty that drove me to follow in the footsteps of my father to serve my country during war.
The year in Vietnam was tough, but ended without being wounded or seriously injuredor, so we thought. Some injuries cannot be seen, and some do not become evident for many many years. I was diagnosed with Agent Orange related prostate cancer last October, a week after our reunion in Florida. Thankfully, I had followed studies on Agent Orange and led discussions at VSPA reunions for several years. My PSA and biopsy-based Gleason scores were very low because I had pushed to have annual PSA tests and anticipated that I might have a problem since Vietnam Veterans have a 2 times greater probability of contracting aggressive prostate cancer. The very early diagnosis made surgery unnecessary. Radiation treatments will begin January 9, five days a week for eight weeks. With highly skilled oncologists, I should be cancer-free in March, with long-term survival and a permanent cure that will be monitored by frequent PSA tests.
As I write about having Agent Orange prostate cancer, something I knew could happen, I also think about what it was like to be a cop in Los Angeles County, knowing that being injured or killed in the line of duty was a possibility, something I regularly talked to my deputies about in terms of training, officer survival and estate planning for their survivors if something bad happened. Sadly, I lost over 30 friends in 32+ years, men and women who died or were killed in the line of duty. It happened, although my friends and partners never thought that their name would be on the peace officers memorial, just like our brothers in Vietnam and Thailand did not think that their names would be on a memorial like The Wall in Washington.
Prostate cancer is real. It will kill you. All of us have lost VSPA buddies due to Agent Orange related cancers. When I talk about it at reunions, and ask if there are members who have had a PSA test or a digital rectal exam, there are always some VSPA members who have not been tested. Thankfully, that number gets smaller every year, and there are several members present who have been tested, diagnosed, treated and have survived! They are very willing to share information and they always encourage members to get tested because Agent Orange related prostate cancer will kill you. Even now that I have had a biopsy and have a positive diagnosis of prostate cancer, and absolutely knew it was a high probability because of exposure to Agent Orange, I still find it hard to believe that it happened to me, and I got tested every year.
I want to thank Jack Smith and Don Graham for their willingness to talk about something that is consistently perceived as deeply personal. They take care of their own by talking about their treatment and survival. Although I have conducted a lot of personal research and have seen several doctors who provided excellent information, Jack and Don provided perspective that led to good decision making for me, for Lise, and for my children and 11 grandchildren. Get tested. Catch it early. Give yourself some options rather than letting Agent Orange take you to the grave. Get tested. Do it as an act of love for your families.
I send my best to all of you. Ill keep you posted on the radiation treatments. Heres to a great New Year.
Steve Gattis
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- Re: AGENT ORANGE RELATED PROSTATE CANCER -- Mike Kennedy, 3rd SPS Bien Hoa 69-70, Thu, Jan 05 2017, 22:10:51 PST (NoHost/47.152.48.17)
- Re: AGENT ORANGE RELATED PROSTATE CANCER -- Frank Pilson LM-28 (Thanks Joan), Fri, Jan 06 2017, 3:55:46 PST (c-73-30-11-178.hsd1.pa.comcast.net/73.30.11.178)
- Re: AGENT ORANGE RELATED PROSTATE CANCER -- Jackie R. Kays, Fri, Jan 06 2017, 13:50:23 PST (NoHost/64.188.132.116)
- Re: AGENT ORANGE RELATED PROSTATE CANCER -- Steve Rinaldo, Fri, Jan 06 2017, 13:57:40 PST (162-235-196-216.lightspeed.tukrga.sbcglobal.net/162.235.196.216)
- Re: AGENT ORANGE RELATED PROSTATE CANCER -- John Risse, Fri, Jan 06 2017, 15:49:43 PST (108-198-232-9.lightspeed.crchtx.sbcglobal.net/108.198.232.9)
- Re: AGENT ORANGE RELATED PROSTATE CANCER -- Bruce Ross, Sat, Jan 07 2017, 11:57:15 PST (135-158.207-68.elmore.res.rr.com/68.207.158.135)
- Re: AGENT ORANGE RELATED PROSTATE CANCER -- Jaime A. Lleras - Binh Thuy, '70, Sun, Jan 08 2017, 19:31:14 PST (cpe-172-74-241-19.sc.res.rr.com/172.74.241.19)
- Re: AGENT ORANGE RELATED PROSTATE CANCER -- Steve Gattis, Sun, Jan 08 2017, 20:48:03 PST (h254.36.20.98.dynamic.ip.windstream.net/98.20.36.254)
- Re: AGENT ORANGE RELATED PROSTATE CANCER -- Steve Gattis, Mon, Jan 09 2017, 21:55:11 PST (h254.36.20.98.dynamic.ip.windstream.net/98.20.36.254)
- Re: AGENT ORANGE RELATED PROSTATE CANCER -- Terry Sasek BT 68-69 LM#687, Sun, Jan 15 2017, 13:13:19 PST (45-18-130-185.lightspeed.livnmi.sbcglobal.net/45.18.130.185)
- Kevin Fitzgerald update -- Steve Ray, Sat, Jan 14 2017, 8:26:16 PST (proxy1a.external.lmco.com/192.31.106.34)
All - I heard back from Kevin. I wanted to share the message he sent. Thanks for all your prayers.
Well I have survived the surgery and I have a few miles to go before this is all done, I am sure. I was in the Surgical ICU for 6 days and then a regular room for another night. The Medical Staff and the Nursing Staff, and really everyone there were 100% the best I could have imagined or hoped for.
I think I recruited more VSPA Members during my time in the Hospital, we'll se how that plays out too, but there is interest in VSPA from many people !
At this time I am home and can have mail, E Mail or Texts. I promise to communicate my progress !!!
Thanks again brother, "we take care of our own" is not just a saying, it's a way of life !
Kevin
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- Prayers -- Jack Jobes LM 542 (sad), Fri, Jan 13 2017, 3:59:46 PST (c-73-16-175-84.hsd1.ct.comcast.net/73.16.175.84)
Please keep my wife in your prayers as she travels to Atlanta. We just got word her sister died of a stroke this morning. Jack Jobes Phan Rang AB Panhter Flight 67=68
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- IT IS ALWAYS AMAZING TO ME -- Terry Sasek BT 68-69 LM#687 (POEM), Mon, Jan 09 2017, 20:12:12 PST (45-18-130-185.lightspeed.livnmi.sbcglobal.net/45.18.130.185)
It is always amazing to me at this time each year
How your mind travels back into that locked vault
Located far back in the sub-conscience recesses
Like a great safe cracker my mind opens the vault
In that instant the locked up memories do emerge
I had hoped they'd never see the light of day
They start escaping up into the conscience mind
First into my dreams and then my daily thoughts
Affecting the mind and body as it once had done
January 10th is near again and those demons return
I'm never prepared for their yearly visits to me
When suddenly I will bolt up out of a sound sleep
My heart's suddenly pounding like a jack hammer
My blood pressure sky rockets to greater heights
And sweat pours from my body like a flowing river
It is just a preview of what is yet to come again
This ordeal of nightmares I have faced since 1969
So very real are the sounds, smells and the visions
It is once again 2:00 AM in the morning in Vietnam
Without any warning the air is filled with terror
Mortars and artillery are slamming into our base
Guys screaming "IN COMING" and running for bunkers
Explosions are erupting everywhere on the airbase
The deadly sounds of shrapnel ripping things apart
Matters not to these exploding rounds what they hit
objects made of metal, stone or human flesh & bones
It is meant to destroy whatever is there when it hits
As quickly as it had started that morning it was over
Sixty two rounds slammed into their targets on base
One of our guys was dead and four more were wounded
Then that night with the attack still fresh in our minds
We were once again hit very hard with fifty six rounds
This time two guys were killed and five others wounded
That experience forever changed my life and my attitude
I had stopped caring about everything and everyone there
It was as if the VC weren't enemy soldiers anymore to me
In my mind I'd reduced them to less than human beings
I was quickly losing my faith and was mad at God too
I felt he had allowed our brothers to die in that way
It took many years and a very loving wife who helped me
To overcome the bitter anger I had harbored deep inside
To finally realize that it was man not God who caused it
Yet here I am now forty seven years later still suffering
From the crippling effects of defoliants and nightmares
But worst of all were the 2 attacks on January 10, 1969
So once more the demons are starting their yearly visits
And they will continue to haunt me for several more weeks
I've always been a survivor and I will survive this too.
Terry Sasek BT 68-69 LM#687 - all rights reserved.
No twenty year old kid should ever have had to face such
a vicious and devastating attack as we did without any
warning and though we were lucky enough to have survived
it all, three of our brother warriors never had a chance
to become the old men that the rest of us are today. The
nine who were wounded will forever be reminded each day
and every night that they were the lucky ones for they
had gone home to their families as their wounds healed
and though they bear the scars from the battles fought
as young men, they too were blessed to have survived it
all and become old men as well themselves. But it's the
three warriors and their own families that I think of
each and every year who had died in those two deadly
attacks on January 10th, 1969 for they never got to be
old men like the rest of us have.
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- Were you there ? -- Joe Pizzimenti LM 557, Sun, Jan 08 2017, 11:02:09 PST (108-80-39-6.lightspeed.dybhfl.sbcglobal.net/108.80.39.6)
Was anyone in Nam with our Unit..the 4503rd TFS(Prov) Police Detachment we arrived in Nov 1965 at Bien Hoa and stayed independent of the base unit (the 3rd)..we went TDY to DaNang about March 1966
I am trying to located any who may have been with us
We were the SKOSHI TIGERS
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- 47 years ago today I came home from Vietnam -- Terry Sasek BT 68-69 LM#687, Fri, Nov 18 2016, 12:40:12 PST (d14-69-22-3.try.wideopenwest.com/69.14.3.22)
It was 47 years ago today I came home from Vietnam November 18, 1969, I thought my war was over until I walked out the front gate at Travis AFB, California at 03:00 hours only to find out about the crazy protesters waiting for returning Americans from Vietnam and found part two of my war had just begun.
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- Re: 47 years ago today I came home from Vietnam -- Frank Pilson LM-28 (Welcome Home), Sat, Nov 19 2016, 7:30:50 PST (c-73-30-11-178.hsd1.pa.comcast.net/73.30.11.178)
- Re: 47 years ago today I came home from Vietnam -- Gary Walters, Sat, Nov 19 2016, 10:31:31 PST (96-19-248-224.cpe.cableone.net/96.19.248.224)
- Re: 47 years ago today I came home from Vietnam -- Terry Sasek BT 68-69 LM#687, Sat, Nov 19 2016, 12:59:45 PST (d14-69-22-3.try.wideopenwest.com/69.14.3.22)
- Re: 47 years ago today I came home from Vietnam -- Larry Gramps, Mon, Nov 21 2016, 6:05:22 PST (host671420022172.direcway.com/67.142.172.22)
- SP Badges -- Bob SylviaLM192, Wed, Jan 04 2017, 8:46:15 PST (c-71-232-204-56.hsd1.ct.comcast.net/71.232.204.56)
I just got the new book by Chris Arnold "Police Badges and Shields of the USAF". It is a very interesting book. I hope you all get it. Question: I had e bee looking for the old AP badge and the new Security Forces Badge for a collection. Does anyone know where I can obtain them and not pay an arm and leg for them? Any help will be appreciated.
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- Phan Rang fragging -- Donald E. Dinubilo, Tue, Dec 27 2016, 18:46:40 PST (NoHost/47.149.138.176)
To any and all Phan Rang cops:
Does anyone remember a fragging incident involving AP's at the AP Club? Sometime in the summer of 71. Newspaper reports that 15 cops were injured. I'm doing a follow up for the Happy Valley newspaper published by Phan Rang members.
Thanks
Don LM 43
I sent the PDF file to our president to start this ball rolling. If anyone would like to see this file, let me know. It is kind of big.
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- Airlift Da Nang 1972 -- kenneth snyder (Upset with the Gov.), Wed, Jan 04 2017, 8:40:51 PST (cpe-65-24-163-193.columbus.res.rr.com/65.24.163.193)
While landing at Da Nang AB 30th MAY 72 in a C130 we had an air-burst right in front of the windshield and when we was landing five more round's went off all around us. The good LORD above was looking over us as we made it thru it all . I quickly unloaded my truck's for the VNMC and before i shut down the second truck they was taking off to keep from getting hit. Five more rounds overshot us and went into town and killed 12 civilian's. If any one can remember all this early morning at 0330 on 30th MAY 72 at Da Nang AB you may be helpfulll with my appeal . I've tried to get the information about it and i can't find nothing i know it was early and the comm's was down and they took off and left me there.I was exposed to dioxin AO and have a number of diseases. the latest is Chronic Kidney Disease and all is getting worse . I could use my medical and medicine . I was forced to retire from my career job when a couple heart attacks hit me hard and damaged bottom half of heart. My appeal is coming up and after 17 years of diseases I really need some help thank you for your voice. A fellow brother.
Kenneth D. Snyder , viperman54@gmail.com
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- Member Need -- Steve Ray, Sun, Jan 01 2017, 5:48:33 PST (proxy3c.external.lmco.com/192.91.173.36)
VSPA member and past President, Kevin Fitzgerald is having surgery on January 3, 2017 at the Kansas City VA hospital. He will be in the hospital for one week. He requests your prayers for the surgery and the following six week healing process. VSPA members know a little something about taking care of our own, so thanks in advance for your support of Kevin in the coming weeks. Happy New Year to all.
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- Re: Member Need -- Gary Walters, Sun, Jan 01 2017, 6:55:51 PST (96-19-248-224.cpe.cableone.net/96.19.248.224)
- Re: Member Need -- Lew Goldberg, Sun, Jan 01 2017, 10:56:25 PST (173-20-167-185.client.mchsi.com/173.20.167.185)
- Re: Member Need -- William (Pete) Piazza, LM #141, Sun, Jan 01 2017, 17:18:17 PST (ip68-97-188-142.ok.ok.cox.net/68.97.188.142)
- Re: Member Need -- Bob Mitchell LM301, Mon, Jan 02 2017, 6:12:23 PST (ip68-109-31-28.ri.ri.cox.net/68.109.31.28)
- Re: Member Need -- Rob, Mon, Jan 02 2017, 14:06:32 PST (172-2-186-102.lightspeed.clmboh.sbcglobal.net/172.2.186.102)
- Re: Member Need -- Hector Ramos VP, Mon, Jan 02 2017, 19:52:07 PST (182.191-pool-nas4-sc.sccoast.net/66.153.191.182)
- Re: Member Need -- Jaime A. Lleras - Binh Thuy, '70, Tue, Jan 03 2017, 13:34:02 PST (cpe-172-74-241-19.sc.res.rr.com/172.74.241.19)
- Re: Member Need -- Steve Gattis, Wed, Jan 04 2017, 6:59:59 PST (h122.182.23.98.dynamic.ip.windstream.net/98.23.182.122)
- VSPA BX -- Van and Joyce Digby, Tue, Jan 03 2017, 10:09:01 PST (66-227-194-140.dhcp.bycy.mi.charter.com/66.227.194.140)
Van and I will be leaving for Florida so Kim will be taking care of the BX while we are gone. She works full time and her daughter can keep her busy. She will take care of the orders as soon as time permits. We will be able to help send messages if needed and keep our customers informed as best we can. Thank You in advance for your patience and understanding.
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- Mom Lehman -- Paul Shave (happy), Tue, Dec 20 2016, 19:02:12 PST (97-123-166-39.albq.qwest.net/97.123.166.39)
I have talked to Mom Lehman and she sends to ALL a very happy New Year and a Merry Christmas. She said that she loves all her kids (VSPA) and appreciates a phone call from us.
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- Happy New Year! -- Jackie R. Kays, Sun, Jan 01 2017, 1:15:32 PST (NoHost/64.188.132.116)
Happy and Prosperous New Year to all!
Jackie
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- Happy New Year -- Bob Mitchell LM301, Sat, Dec 31 2016, 22:18:33 PST (ip68-109-31-28.ri.ri.cox.net/68.109.31.28)
Happy New Year from the East Coast.
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- I Long For The Good Old Days Of The Past -- Terry Sasek BT 68-69 LM#687 (POEM), Wed, Dec 28 2016, 20:02:26 PST (d14-69-22-3.try.wideopenwest.com/69.14.3.22)
I long for the good old days of the past
When people in general had really cared
Whether our family members or our friends
Everyone looked out for each other then
They would help each other when needed
They'd always been there for each other
But everyone is into their own things now
Most times they're to busy to be bothered
Even siblings rarely talk to each other
The world has now become too self centered
What's in it for me is their first thought
If there's no monetary rewards why bother
And on those rare occasions when we do meet
Every word and subject becomes a competition
It seems that those gatherings will end badly
I guess because I'm old I just can't fake it
I am who I am and I can't pretend otherwise
I'm not out to impress anyone else in life
Now days it seems everyone puts on an act
As though they are better than anyone else
At 68 yrs. old I can't play all the games
I'm still who I've been right from the start
I still care about family & friends as always
But somehow I have been left behind by them
I'm not materialistic as many of them are now
I like to live a simple yet comfortable life
And if someone needs a helping hand I'm there
The world has moved on and it has passed me by
An old relic of the past history of this world
Yet I still have my values & integrity intact
Terry Sasek - BT 68-69 LM#687 - All Rights Reserved.
Sometimes people can't understand that my values & integrity are worth far more than all the money in
this world of ours, what about you?
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- New Year's Fireworks -- Larry Gramps LM 401, Fri, Dec 30 2016, 4:56:55 PST (host671420023172.direcway.com/67.142.172.23)
Local news announced that it is now legal to buy and set off fireworks to celebrate New Years in Sarpy Co, home to Offutt AFB NE. But absolutely no discharge of weapons. I know a bunch of us broke that rule at our respective bases back in the day. Best hopes and wishes to all in 2017.
Larry CRB 68-69
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- M16 -- Gary Bunney, Tue, Dec 27 2016, 16:22:31 PST (24-113-13-54.wavecable.com/24.113.13.54)
Just curious - I see the troops today carrying their M16's with the butt on top of their shoulders vs the way we used to carry is inside the elbow. There must be a reason, does anyone know?
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- Malcolm McMillin Pleiku , Da Nang ,65'-66' ,K-9 & SPS -- John Paul Coakley, Thu, Dec 22 2016, 14:21:59 PST (99-60-176-174.lightspeed.irvnca.sbcglobal.net/99.60.176.174)
Another Brother Passes Away---,
Malcolm McMillin my best friend from Viet Nam passed away around 3:00 am or so Central Standard Time this morning .My Pleiku Bothers Jim Gish & John Risse knew Malcolm very well also. I made a posting last April about Mac's Health after he suffered a stroke.He died this morning from complications from the stroke .Malcolm served multiple tours in Nam . Twice TDY out of Barksdale to Da Nang in 65', K-9 .I met him n October of 65' at Pleiku where he was K-9 originally but something( health issues, I think)happened to his dog and he finished his tour with the 633rd SPS .Malcolm was a great and loyal friend and one who I knew had my back.I will miss him greatly !! I plan to attend his funeral in Jackson Mississippi on Monday the 26th .Mac was in Law Enforcement the greater part of his adult life . After Viet Nam he was on the Jackson PD and then He was Hinds County Sheriff for many years before Retirement . He leaves his wife Delores , Children, Chris, Andrew and Molly and many Grandchildren .
John Paul Coakley Pleiku-Bien Hoa 65'-66'
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- Re: Malcolm McMillin Pleiku , Da Nang ,65'-66' ,K-9 & SPS -- Jim (Gish), Thu, Dec 22 2016, 16:00:51 PST (cpe-74-131-218-232.kya.res.rr.com/74.131.218.232)
- Re: Malcolm McMillin Pleiku , Da Nang ,65'-66' ,K-9 & SPS -- William (Pete) Piazza, LM #141, Thu, Dec 22 2016, 17:49:36 PST (ip68-97-109-76.ok.ok.cox.net/68.97.109.76)
- Re: Malcolm McMillin Pleiku , Da Nang ,65'-66' ,K-9 & SPS -- Gary Walters, Fri, Dec 23 2016, 9:29:39 PST (96-19-248-224.cpe.cableone.net/96.19.248.224)
- Re: Malcolm McMillin Pleiku , Da Nang ,65'-66' ,K-9 & SPS -- Brian Weber LM 638, Fri, Dec 23 2016, 11:20:51 PST (63-224-201-71.eugn.qwest.net/63.224.201.71)
- Re: Malcolm McMillin Pleiku , Da Nang ,65'-66' ,K-9 & SPS -- Larry Bowling, Fri, Dec 23 2016, 18:45:00 PST (45-17-193-221.lightspeed.tukrga.sbcglobal.net/45.17.193.221)
- Re: Malcolm McMillin Pleiku , Da Nang ,65'-66' ,K-9 & SPS -- John Risse, Sun, Dec 25 2016, 7:39:10 PST (108-198-232-9.lightspeed.crchtx.sbcglobal.net/108.198.232.9)
- Re: Malcolm McMillin Pleiku , Da Nang ,65'-66' ,K-9 & SPS -- Don Poss, Mon, Dec 26 2016, 4:42:30 PST (cpe-104-173-63-147.socal.res.rr.com/104.173.63.147)
- Holiday season -- Greg and Sheila Cain, Sat, Dec 24 2016, 11:50:50 PST (pool-72-88-91-113.bflony.fios.verizon.net/72.88.91.113)
We would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday season. May God bless you alll and may you have a healthy happy New Year.
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- Re: Holiday season -- Bob Mitchell LM301, Sat, Dec 24 2016, 18:18:30 PST (ip68-109-31-28.ri.ri.cox.net/68.109.31.28)
- Re: Holiday season -- John Paul Coakley, Sat, Dec 24 2016, 20:25:45 PST (99-60-176-174.lightspeed.irvnca.sbcglobal.net/99.60.176.174)
- Re: Holiday season -- Gary Walters, Sun, Dec 25 2016, 6:42:38 PST (96-19-248-224.cpe.cableone.net/96.19.248.224)
- Re: Holiday season -- Jaime A. Lleras - Binh Thuy, '70, Mon, Dec 26 2016, 4:30:19 PST (cpe-172-74-241-19.sc.res.rr.com/172.74.241.19)
- Error -- Jack Smith, Thu, Dec 22 2016, 4:27:53 PST (172-2-186-102.lightspeed.clmboh.sbcglobal.net/172.2.186.102)
Microsoft VBScript runtime error '800a000d'
Type mismatch: 'db_query'
/asprunner/output/include/commonfunctions.asp, line 2096
This is what pops up when I try to log in to the rosters. What do I need to do to fix this???
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- Re: Error -- Bob Mitchell LM301, Thu, Dec 22 2016, 13:48:12 PST (ip68-109-31-28.ri.ri.cox.net/68.109.31.28)
- Re: Error -- Ray Esposito, LM 681, UT 68-69, Thu, Dec 22 2016, 21:36:19 PST (NoHost/47.198.3.13)
- Re: Error -- Mike Kennedy, 3rd SPS Bien Hoa 69-70, Thu, Dec 22 2016, 23:34:02 PST (NoHost/47.152.48.17)
- Re: Error -- Bruce Thompson, Sat, Dec 24 2016, 4:04:36 PST (h227.63.190.173.dynamic.ip.windstream.net/173.190.63.227)
- Re: Error -- Gary Jones, LM-363, Sun, Dec 25 2016, 5:21:54 PST (cpe-172-75-49-67.carolina.res.rr.com/172.75.49.67)
- The Reason For The Season -- Ken de Russy (No Gods Required), Wed, Dec 21 2016, 12:44:07 PST (24-113-253-10.wavecable.com/24.113.253.10)
Seasons Greetings to all my Brothers and Sisters! I wish you all Merry Christmas and Happy Solstice or whatever other other holiday greeting pleases you.
Axial Tilt! The REAL Reason for the Season!
This morning was the Winter Solstice at 2:44AM Pacific. Where I live in Anacortes, WA at 48.5126 N this shortest day of the year for me celebrates a great beginning of longer days and the magic of the coming Spring. I am ever appreciative that I am alive and able to live a productive and rich life. The traditions of the many holidays in this season provide ample reminders that we are indeed fortunate. Although by any measure I must be at least 80% done, I choose to live inspired by Horace Mann who admonished us to
"Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity."
We must use our remaining time to accomplish whatever it is that we think fits that statement.
At this season of
THE WINTER SOLSTICE
may reason prevail.
There are no gods,
no devils, no angels,
no heaven or hell.
There is only our natural world.
Religion is but
myth and superstition
that hardens hearts
and enslaves minds.
May reason prevail indeed!
Ken de Russy
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- Re: The Reason For The Season -- Sam Lewis, Wed, Dec 21 2016, 19:16:35 PST (c-50-134-70-12.hsd1.va.comcast.net/50.134.70.12)
- Re: The Reason For The Season -- Jackie R. Kays, Thu, Dec 22 2016, 1:40:21 PST (NoHost/64.188.132.116)
- Re: The Reason For The Season -- Steven Hall (Hall), Thu, Dec 22 2016, 8:59:28 PST (76-234-224-141.lightspeed.irvnca.sbcglobal.net/76.234.224.141)
- Re: The Reason For The Season -- Gary Walters, Fri, Dec 23 2016, 9:36:55 PST (96-19-248-224.cpe.cableone.net/96.19.248.224)
- Re: The Reason For The Season -- Bruce Ross, Fri, Dec 23 2016, 13:57:43 PST (135-158.207-68.elmore.res.rr.com/68.207.158.135)
- POL Explosion -- James (Mike) Stafford, Wed, Dec 21 2016, 13:56:16 PST (66-216-254-156.dhcp.stcd.mn.charter.com/66.216.254.156)
I just read Dave Dobson's article POL Explosion. Chief MSGT Jim Worsham was a respected leader and a good man. I hope you are doing well SGT Worsham.
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- Re: i was neptune 19 from march 17th 1970 until jan 06 1971 -- RICK BRAGAW (SOMETHINGS VERY ODD), Mon, Dec 19 2016, 11:41:23 PST (c-73-67-27-160.hsd1.mo.comcast.net/73.67.27.160)
I was assigned to the neptune boats from march of 1970 until jan 1971 i read in one post about sappers attacking nightly thats simply not true
to say you were on the boats and that i wasnt is a crock
i have paperwork proving the times and dates i was on the boats
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- Great milestone -- John Risse (Happy), Fri, Dec 16 2016, 14:02:51 PST (108-198-232-9.lightspeed.crchtx.sbcglobal.net/108.198.232.9)
Dear Bros, Tomorrow is a milestone for Carolyn and I as we will be celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary, what a life she has given me, happiness, 3 children, 6 grandchildren, Love, laughter, fun, year after year putting up with all my ups and downs, a beautiful woman though thick and thin. We are off to South Padre Island for the weekend. Should be fun. Thanks for listening. Bro John
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- Re: Great milestone -- Bob Mitchell LM301, Fri, Dec 16 2016, 16:31:03 PST (ip68-109-31-28.ri.ri.cox.net/68.109.31.28)
- Re: Great milestone -- Terry Sasek BT 68-69 LM#687, Fri, Dec 16 2016, 17:40:00 PST (d14-69-22-3.try.wideopenwest.com/69.14.3.22)
- Re: Great milestone -- Jim Gish (Gish), Sat, Dec 17 2016, 10:26:45 PST (cpe-74-131-218-232.kya.res.rr.com/74.131.218.232)
- Re: Great milestone -- John Paul (Coakley), Sat, Dec 17 2016, 20:24:28 PST (99-60-176-174.lightspeed.irvnca.sbcglobal.net/99.60.176.174)
- Re: Great milestone -- Don Hamilton; LM 201, Sun, Dec 18 2016, 14:42:21 PST (237.sub-174-196-145.myvzw.com/174.196.145.237)
- Re: Great milestone -- Pat Houseworth (Congrats), Mon, Dec 19 2016, 8:43:55 PST (celina-pppoe-1-1320.dsl.bright.net/68.65.101.51)
- Re: Great milestone -- JErry R. Nelson, Mon, Dec 19 2016, 19:46:04 PST (45-17-26-206.lightspeed.snantx.sbcglobal.net/45.17.26.206)
- Passing Away of A SP Officer Thailand Vet -- m (Pete) Piazza, LM #141, Wed, Dec 14 2016, 7:18:39 PST (ip68-97-109-76.ok.ok.cox.net/68.97.109.76)
Received this sad news about the passing away of a Thailand SP Vet that has passed away. Please keep his family in UR prayers. He was stationed at Takhli in 1972-73. Pete
Was again informed of the passing of another of our Hickam AFB family of the 70s. Col Robert (Bob) Gage, OIC of Security during the 1973 - 1979 time period and a Captain during that period was killed in a car accident in TN on 11 Dec 2016. His wife Sharon remains in a local
hospital there. Col Gage was promoted to Major and reassigned to HQS PACAF/SP as the Security Officer during that same time frame. I worked closely with Capt/Major Gage during this time. RIP Col Gage, prayers to Sharon for a full recovery and condolences to your family members.
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