Category Archives: From the footlocker

FROM THE FOOTLOCKER–FLECHETTES

Posted on September 15, 2013 by asknod

While picking up oats and a new saltlick the other day, I noticed Jerry (a Vietnam Vet) had what appeared to be a lapel pin made  out of small dart we knew as a flechette. When loaded into a 40mm … Continue reading →

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FOOTLOCKER–MY OLD FRIEND THE U-17

Posted on July 19, 2013 by asknod

Air America buffs will remember the venerable  U-17, none of which were ever in Laos, of course. And even had some FNG inadvertently become disoriented and landed up country, they were all suitably designated as official USAF Inventory. Well, most … Continue reading →

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MAY 7TH, 1975–VIETNAM BAND OF BROTHERS DAY

Posted on May 7, 2013 by asknod

Many of you will remember this seminal date. In fact, I should clarify that and say that the number who will recall the importance of this date is diminishing at an alarming rate. The attrition seems to be attributable to … Continue reading →

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THEN YOU MAY BE A VIETNAM VETERAN

Posted on April 8, 2013 by asknod

If you always get a lump in your throat when they play the National Anthem, then you may be a Vietnam Veteran. If you know the fourth stanza to the National Anthem and like it better than the first  because … Continue reading →

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Aircraft over Southwest Asia (4/1/13)

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Laura

“A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft prepares to receive fuel from a KC-10 Extender aircraft over Southwest Asia  April 1, 2013.  Both aircraft conducted missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.” Beautiful!

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KURT PRIESSMAN’S PROJECT CHECO REPORTS

Posted on February 25, 2013 by asknod

  Attached here are Kurt Priessman’s seminal Project CHECO (Contemporary Historical Examination of Current Operations) reports for Laos and Cambodia. They are a real eye opener and a big help for trying to remember which Lima Site you were at … Continue reading →

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FOOTLOCKER–UNCLE JAY’S STORY

Posted on February 24, 2013 by asknod

Recently I received my Cousin Denise’s last job for my Uncle Jay. She shipped me all his memorabilia relating to his military service. I wish to share it with you and in the process, paint the picture of an uncommon … Continue reading →

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THE LITTLE YELLOW BOOK

Posted on January 31, 2013 by asknod

Remember your shot record book? That yellow compendium of all the inoculations and TB tine tests you had. The indignity and pain from the dreaded jetguns recorded and immortalized for posterity is there in the book. Some of you may … Continue reading →

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FOOTLOCKER– APRÈS VIETNAM

Posted on January 24, 2013 by asknod

When I returned home, the Air Force decided they didn’t like me anymore. I had gone native and no longer shined my shoes after two years in the sticks. Hair was another issue which became a deal breaker. We parted … Continue reading →

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I’LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS

Posted on December 13, 2012 by asknod

Few are ignorant of the poignancy of this World War 2 Bing Crosby hit which has gone on to become a Christmas favorite. It was still a staple of the older “lifers” in the service in 1970. This was to … Continue reading →

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