Category Archives: Milestones

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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GENTLEMEN, START YOUR TOMATOES

Posted on March 6, 2014 by asknod

It’s that magic time of the year again. Flowers are poppin’ and spring is springin’. Cupcake said I may have planted a few too many tomatoes. I’m sure my three neighbors want some. Funny thing  is when you get them … Continue reading →

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MILESTONES–LARRY BACON

Posted on July 16, 2013 by asknod

We received mail from four tour dustoff medic (and member Bruce) of the passing of another of our brethren from what the  VFW insists wasn’t a war. Semantics sometimes obscures the reality of life. We have seen that in Florida … 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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NEW VIETNAM MEMORIAL MUSEUM

Posted on January 20, 2013 by asknod

Check this out. It’s too cool for school. Member Tombo sends me this today. It’s hard to conceive of Chicago coming up with this. Because they didn’t. “Above and Beyond” When visitors first enter this museum, they will hear a … Continue reading →

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WELCOME HOME, GENTLEMEN

Posted on October 23, 2012 by asknod

I spotted this article on Military.com this morning and am happy to announce two more of our BNRs are now home on American Soil. Only 1,655 souls to go.    

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NEGATIVE OBJECTIVE

Posted on October 22, 2012 by asknod

NEGATIVE OBJECTIVE These were always the most frightening of words to hear when we were flying upcountry. Sometimes relayed by Cricket, our 7th Airborne Command Post and sometimes directly on 118.9 frequency, it was radio speak for a pilot down … Continue reading →

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DAVID EUGENE LONG 1972-2012

Posted on October 13, 2012 by asknod

While this has nothing to do with anything I normally write about, I feel compelled to voice it. Some of you may have heard that my stepson David was shot while grocery shopping August 11th. The young girl (19) who … Continue reading →

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WELCOME HOME,AIRMEN

Posted on July 9, 2012 by asknod

I always feel a special happiness when my fellow airmen are found  and returned. We had  no Geneva Conventions Agreement with Laos and we were “not there”. Imagine Mission: Impossible and your government denying you existed. Imagine them never coming … Continue reading →

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