Category Archives: Inspirational Veterans

BVA–THE SILVER QUEEN OF BALTIMORE

Posted on February 28, 2015 by asknod

Surely over these last five years or so, you have heard me opine on members Leigh and Paul. They feel like family now to Cupcake and me. So it is with great pleasure that I finally induct them into the HCVets … Continue reading →

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Semper Paratus

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Laura

Semper Paratus “Always Ready.” Who doesn’t love the Coast Guard? In Southeastern Connecticut, The Navy “owns” Groton; The Coast Guard Academy “owns” New London. When we lived in the area, catching sight of a submarine traveling on the Thames River … Continue reading →

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1970 POW/MIA Flag and Motto: You Are Not Forgotton

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Laura

The logo, a stark black profile of a captive soldier in silhouette against a white background showing a guard tower and wire fence, and its motto, “You are not forgotten,” has been a creative and spiritual inspiration to all Americans, illustrators, artists, … Continue reading →

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INSPIRATIONAL VETERANS MOMENTS

Posted on February 21, 2015 by asknod

Sent to me by Trooper Tombo of the Oooh-rah platoon. Great stuff. But then everything Tombo sends us is great stuff. This statue currently stands outside the Iraqi palace, now home to … Continue reading →

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What the heck is a kiedove?

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Laura

It’s a word I made up–a simple anagram–from Dovekie (also Little Auk), an Arctic sea bird I’ve never had the pleasure to see in the feather. The happy, beautiful Encyclopedia of Life (EOL) describes them: Little auks float on the waves … Continue reading →

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LZ CORK–2015-DOING THE PUYALLUP

Posted on February 15, 2015 by asknod

I’ve looked forward to this day for almost eight months since I was told of Butch’s plight by my fellow Key Peninsula Veteran Christine Copeland. She is Best Friends for Life (BFL is one step above BFF) with Butch’s daughter Carol who … Continue reading →

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LZ CORK–BOB LOCKETT’S LP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE LZ.

Posted on January 29, 2015 by asknod

LZ Cork was a zit on Charlie’s ass from the moment they built it in early fall 1968. It’s artillery covered a wide swath of land from it’s high perch. The Viet Cong began an eradication plan in earnest when … Continue reading →

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Naval Base San Diego Holiday Lights

Posted on December 25, 2014 by Laura

Tomorrow’s veterans bring holiday spirit to communities across the globe. Volunteers, young and old, have remembered our deployed troops. Veterans home residents are not forgotten. Christmas visits from our grandchildren came earlier this week for us. Our packages have … Continue reading →

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312th AIR EVAC–CHU LAI 1968–POSITIVE MENTAL ATTITUDE

Posted on December 9, 2014 by asknod

A Huey door gunner wakes up at the 312th Air Evac. surgical ward in Chu Lai late one night. He’s in great pain and sees a lot of tubes and medical gear over his head. He vaguely remembers the pilot yelling “B 40 … Continue reading →

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VARO RENO–7.62 RD. IS NOT RELATED TO YOUR NAVY CROSS

Posted on December 7, 2014 by asknod

Documented proof now exists that there is a glitch in the VA’s Cray M21-1MR super computer in Reno. The latest VBMS update apparently disabled the 38 USC 1154(b) logic circuits and no further awards for Vietnam Veterans will be processed … Continue reading →