Category Archives: KP Veterans

KEY PENINSULA VETS– PERSONALIZED VET BRICKS

Posted on June 3, 2015 by asknod

Hey Veterans. How about showing some support for the Key Peninsula Veterans Brick drive. All the profits for these babies go to help real Vets with no deductions for Dealer Prep. and handling fees. No fuel surcharges. No VSOs intercepting … Continue reading →

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Veterans’ Choice Card: 16 Days left to leave a public comment on final rule

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Laura

It’s was interesting to learn that the VA symbolically viewed veterans living outside their 40-mile inner circle as common crows (not even as ravens).  Crows in folklore are bad omens, harbingers of evil, and doers of mischief.  In nature, crows are … Continue reading →

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LZ CORK–BUTCH GETS HIS TEETH

Posted on April 30, 2015 by asknod

On behalf of myself and all you folks out there who made it possible with your generosity, I got Butch his new teeth (upper plate) that the Hospital threw away last November. Seems they didn’t think he needed them any … Continue reading →

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VA FILINGS–MURPHY’S NEW LAW

Posted on March 31, 2015 by asknod

We are starting to see a new metric develop with staggering implications. For over thirty years, around the time of the VJRA of 1988, there has been a gradual increase in claims adjudication times that cannot be excused due to … Continue reading →

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CAVC–BIRTH OF A WRIT-ACT III SCENE 9-WELCOME TO THE HOTEL CALIFORNIA (AGAIN).

Posted on March 22, 2015 by asknod

As some pointed out, going down for double can be a dicey enterprise. Splitting up the cards into two bets isn’t the best way to do it either.  It also appears this is Judge Davis’ way of saying get lost. … 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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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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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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MILESTONES–RIC MICHAELSON

Posted on November 15, 2014 by asknod

Ric chieu hoi’d in his sleep yesterday morning early. It was unexpected and sudden with no warning. He will be sorely missed by all of us. He was my son-in-law’s father and I had just helped him win the big 100% … Continue reading →

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VETERANS DAY 2014

Posted on November 11, 2014 by asknod

I was beseiged this afternoon with emails asking if my joke posting for today was all I planned on putting up. Well, not exactly. That space was supposed to be occupied by a long story with photos of Butch Long … Continue reading →

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