Category Archives: Inspirational Veterans

HONEY-DO LIST FROM MARYLAND

Posted on May 13, 2013 by asknod

Long-suffering members Paul and Leigh from Maryland have their own special brand of corn. We’re going to see how it works out this year. Please don’t make this a precedent. I only have 14 rows allocated for corn each year. … Continue reading →

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JACK NICKLAUS TO BUILD MY BACK NINE

Posted on March 8, 2013 by asknod

I just received this from Tombo the Proud. Way cool. That’s my golf course. Thank you America and thank you Jack. Now if I can figure out how to last eighteen holes -walking or riding.

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AIR AMERICA FINALLY ENTERS THE PICTURE

Posted on March 3, 2013 by asknod

I had often wondered over the last forty years when this would come to pass. So many of the AirAm guys I worked with were Vets that I figured someone would have come forward a lot sooner. I always marveled … Continue reading →

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MILESTONES–VAN T. BARFOOT

Posted on February 23, 2013 by asknod

  Some of you may recall the saga of CMOH winner (and numerous other medals) Mr. Van Barfoot, recently a citizen of my home state of Virginia. His exploits span three theatres of war and as many continents. Look up courage … Continue reading →

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PICTURES THAT SPEAK TO YOU

Posted on February 4, 2013 by asknod

Trish Valley posted this on my Facepage. Thank you. Allow me to share it with America’s Vets if I may. It leaves a lump in your throat if you’ve ever been to a VA cemetery like Arlington. Many years ago … Continue reading →

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TANGO MIKE MIKE

Posted on February 3, 2013 by asknod

This is a moving story and I wish to thank Tom for it. You guys and gals provide me with about 80% of the content that we use to help others. The humor helps because HCV is a brain bender … Continue reading →

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Bodybuilder champ, Vietnam Veteran Steve Michalik (1949-2012) R.I.P.

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Laura

My personal trainer is 96-years old.  Twice a week, she runs a 30-minute stretch and strength class using a VHS developed by Steve Michalik over 20 years ago.  It’s called “Fitness after Sixty,” features big band music and mostly chair … Continue reading →

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KOREAN VET INFO

Posted on January 12, 2013 by asknod

Korean Veteran and member extraordinaire WGM asks that I publish this. So it is with great pride that I humbly take keyboard in hand to make sure that unknown cohort of men and women who served in the Korean Theatre … Continue reading →

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2013 HUG AND HEPFEST IN INDIANA

Posted on January 9, 2013 by asknod

It’s official. Cupcake has spoken. I am leaving the Nod command post and transferring my flag to the Castle cabin Sunday to Thursday. As some may know. the reason I survived to mature my hepatitis C virus stateside is due solely to … 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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