Category Archives: General Messages

EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT REMANDS

Posted on February 16, 2012 by asknod

Remands. What are they? Well, let’s learn all about this animal. re·mand   (r-mnd) tr.v. re·mand·ed, re·mand·ing, re·mands 1. To send or order back. 2. Law a. To send back to custody. b. To send back (a case) to a lower court with instructions about further proceedings. This … Continue reading →

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How many Vets are there?

Posted on February 16, 2012 by asknod

I was doing my Evelyn Woods speed reading trick through the papers this morning and happened upon what appears to be an error.  I have seen numerous refences to the fact that we are 26+ million in number. Some have put … Continue reading →

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HCV 101

Posted on February 14, 2012 by asknod

I was asked about why HCV is such a difficult bug to kill by my 8 year old grandson. His answer to bugs is a large rock. I tried explaining it several different ways but none resonate with children. Explaining immune systems … Continue reading →

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CANCER AND CAMP LEJEUNE

Posted on February 14, 2012 by asknod

There will be a broadcast concerning the pollution of the water supply at Camp Lejeune between 1957 and 1987 soon. Here are the details. Mark your calendars. From Dick Wearne and Aaron Cheerman….Camp Lejeune – aboard the base between 1957 and … Continue reading →

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COMING HOME WITH DIGNITY

Posted on February 13, 2012 by asknod

I received an email this evening I wish to share. It’s from a Marine so you’ll see the obvious bias. All I receive from Tom is Marine stuff. When we were upcountry and a fellow airman was shot down, he … Continue reading →

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VAROs–WHO DID MY CLAIM?

Posted on February 11, 2012 by asknod

Above, under the Battle for Saigon medal,  is a new category. For those of you who had  or are currently having a claim done by the VA, you can peruse the VARO’s employee lists for the specific VARO and find … Continue reading →

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INNOVATIVE VETERANS

Posted on February 11, 2012 by asknod

When the going gets tough the tough get going In this new economy, bold initiatives are called for. Thinking outside of the box is critical to success. Being able to see a trend and seize the high ground is often … Continue reading →

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IRISH BIRTH CONTROL

Posted on February 10, 2012 by asknod

 Irish Birth Control Mrs.  Donovan was walking down  O’Connell  Street in Dublin when  she  met up with Father Flaherty. The  Father said, “Top o’ the mornin’ to  ye! Aren’t ye Mrs. Donovan and  didn’t I marry ye and yer Hoosband  two years ago?” … Continue reading →

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Golf–TIGER AND STEVIE

Posted on February 9, 2012 by asknod

Tiger Woods & Stevie Wonder are in a bar. Tiger turns to Stevie and says, “How’s the singing career going?” Stevie replies, “Not too bad. How’s the golf?” Woods replies, “Not too bad, I’ve had some problems with my swing, … Continue reading →

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WHAT HAPPENED TO OMERTÀ?

Posted on February 8, 2012 by asknod

Omertà. The noun evokes images of Sicilian Mafia henchmen killing their own in an effort to protect themselves against informers. For centuries it was employed to keep the rabble in line. A sure promise of death if you talked to … Continue reading →

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