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VAMC–DENTAL CLINIC

Posted on May 23, 2012 by asknod

Last fall I was in the waiting room at the American Lake VAMC dental clinic. I always get appointments for the first opening of the day. If you’ve ever been there, you’d understand. Just because you have an appointment for … Continue reading →

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MY TRUCK’S BETTER THAN YOUR TRUCK

Posted on May 22, 2012 by asknod

If this doesn’t have you ROFWUG (rolling on floor with uncontrollable giggles), it can’t be done. My wife sells real estate and is constantly amazed at what testosterone poisoning causes. We see examples of home construction all the time as enduring testimonials. … Continue reading →

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BVA–One Decision Per Day

Posted on May 22, 2012 by asknod

We at Asknod, (my feral cat, two dogs, pony and goat) are extremely sensitive to Veterans and their claims. We strive to give you useful information not so much on how to win but on how not to lose. Obviously, … Continue reading →

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N.J. HCV VETS TO BE HONORED POSTHUMOUSLY

Posted on May 22, 2012 by asknod

Member Kiedove sends us this to begin our Memorial Day remembrances. I want to thank her profusely for sending us this.  It’s the first time I’ve seen something like it. I’ll try to induce some of the members locally to pester … Continue reading →

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WAR IS HELL BUT COMBAT IS SOMETHING ELSE

Posted on May 21, 2012 by asknod

This from the mosquito infested streets of Battle Creek and our esteemed member Bobster(and his merry krewe). The gentleman says it quite well. A little Yellow River on the Indians might have been rude, crude, socially unattractive-not to mention boorish- … Continue reading →

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7TH RADIO RESEARCH FIELD STATIONS

Posted on May 21, 2012 by asknod

I never journeyed down to Ramasun from Udorn but we serviced Detachment B in Chiang Mai until they installed the TRC-35 in 72. We had a 25 pair cable out to their site to give them the semblance of security. … Continue reading →

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WHY WE HAVE AN ARMY

Posted on May 21, 2012 by asknod

One of the reasons we keep a standing army is to protect our populace from threats within. While rare, they still occur. We need look no further than Hurricane Katrina. Below is one of the reasons Nigeria keeps a standing … Continue reading →

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PTSD INFO FROM THE VVA

Posted on May 20, 2012 by asknod

Here’s an intriguing read on how the vA and by extension, the military shortsheets the Vet’s bed. It’s almost criminal. Wait. It is criminal. It’s been going on as long as I can remember. I know because I got a … Continue reading →

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DM2–TIPS AND TRICKS FOR 40%

Posted on May 20, 2012 by asknod

This was recently sent to me by Member Bob from mosquitoland up north. vA has an ugly habit of denying that leap from 20% to 40% when you ask for it. In fact, they are downright ornery about raising it. … Continue reading →

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BVA–BVATION FROM THE NORM

Posted on May 20, 2012 by asknod

Saturday morning arrived with sunshine. The barking dogs signaled the arrival of the lady with the dog biscuits and the mail. As expected, my big brown envelope from the BVA arrived as well. What I least expected was what was contained … Continue reading →

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