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Dave the plumber

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front and center
« on: May 27, 2013, 07:43:08 AM »
            It is Memorial Day weekend.   It comes to mind that quite a few participants on these forums, have served in the military in various branches of the service.   We thank you. If you would, please proudly identify yourself with a description of your time in the military..........again, we thank you !!

John D. Bartleson Jr.

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« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2013, 08:57:04 AM »
Hi David and thank you.
Navy, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, CWO4, 30 years  ::)
John

joevann

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« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2013, 08:59:41 AM »
U.S. Bygod Army EOD '73-'80.   Oh, and Happy Birthday, John D. Bartleson, Jr.

redbob

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« Reply #3 on: May 27, 2013, 09:18:43 AM »
Happy Birthday John and may you have many more.

Selma Brooke Gunner

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« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2013, 09:34:47 AM »
US Army (Active Duty) 1986-1993 (National Guard) 1993-2007
Radio Teletype Operator and Cavalry Scout

Happy Birthday John.
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Bryan

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« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2013, 10:51:34 AM »
Sgt USMC    1977-1980 active duty

2111  Small Arms Repair

ETEX

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« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2013, 11:12:51 AM »
USN, Gunners Mate Chief, 1975-1987, DAV

Thanks Dave I appreciate your thoughts on the vets on this day.

John D. Bartleson Jr.

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« Reply #7 on: May 27, 2013, 11:50:37 AM »
Thanks for the BD wishes, I turned 38 today ( me and Jack Benny)  ;D
John

CarlS

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« Reply #8 on: May 27, 2013, 09:02:31 PM »
Thanks for the service of all the vets, active duty and retired personnel.  As a Navy brat from a long line of military people I really appreciate the commitment to the country everyone makes.  Thanks.

Also, happy Memorial Day to all on the forum!  Thanks for being here!
Best,
Carl

Selma Hunter

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« Reply #9 on: May 28, 2013, 07:33:02 AM »
CWO2 - US Army Aviator - 1969-1971 (single tour) C 3/17 Air Cavalry Scout Platoon & 62nd CAC flying OH 58A's & UH-1's, then 1973-1976 Alabama Army National Guard flying CH-54A's (Sky Cranes).

Thanks to those of you who stuck around for a while and REALLY served us all.