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VA claims blogger

SOVALDI–THE FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF MY LIFE

Posted on December 7, 2014 by asknod

Today, besides marking a day seventy three years ago that will live in infamy, also celebrates a milestone begun June 15th of this year. This is my first day post-Sovaldi in the 168-day treatment regimen. I’ll receive my pest infestation … Continue reading →

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STOLEN VALOR–DUMB AND DUMBER

Posted on December 6, 2014 by asknod

Imagine having TWO stars on your CIB. That would require you to have been in three conflicts as an 11 Bravo line Infantryman. Three conflicts in which you traded fire face to face with the enemy. Three recognized conflicts I … Continue reading →

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VIETNAM: WHAT WENT WRONG IN SIX MINUTES

Posted on December 6, 2014 by asknod

America is becoming more and more enamoured of it’s former warriors than ever. Each day reveals a new commission, a new museum showing or another commemorative gun from one of those outfits that advertises in American Rifleman. This month they’re … Continue reading →

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PRE-CHRISTMAS FACEPLANTS

Posted on December 3, 2014 by asknod

And here is the first batch of what portends an avalanche. How you folks find all these gems is beyond me. I have a hard time farming and writing to venture too far afield to the ramparts of Fort Faceplace. … Continue reading →

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CAVC– GROVES V MCDONALD–WE MISFILED IT. IT’S OKAY.

Posted on December 1, 2014 by asknod

We at Asknod always troll for the blood at the CAVC and Fed. Circus. On the rare occasion that we Vets have one of our own go up to the Big BIG House, of course that warrants even more attention. … Continue reading →

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TAKING FROM KIDS

Posted on November 30, 2014 by asknod

I guess it takes all kinds to make the world go around. I always thought the Marines had the inside track on collecting toys for the needy kids. Member Sue sent this one in and it makes you physically ill to read … Continue reading →

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STAR WARS FACEPLACE TRAILERS

Posted on November 30, 2014 by asknod

With the news out that Star Wars VII is on the books and due out next Fall, we are spotting the usual humor beginning to presage the opening night. I spotted some of these and even more were promptly sent … Continue reading →

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ILP–IT’S ANOTHER TEQUILA SUNRISE

Posted on November 26, 2014 by asknod

Another Thanksgiving living in a one-room  non-ADA 4X8 greenhouse while some fine fellow or gal in charge of  VA’s VR&E is getting bonuses for denying us. Brother Mac on the East Coast is starting to feel the chill showing up … Continue reading →

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THE MILITARY BAGPIPER–SEMPER FI

Posted on November 25, 2014 by asknod

This was sent to me by Brown Water Jim of the Mekong Squids. At this time of year, we give thanks for many things we hold dear and held dear in the past. One is a great respect for traditions. … Continue reading →

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A REAL VETERANS DAY MEMORIAL

Posted on November 22, 2014 by asknod

Seems like those folks down in the Southwestern US have a real grip on what Veterans are all about and what they have contributed to keeping us the supreme power in the world. There’s certainly nothing to be embarrassed about. … Continue reading →

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