Category Archives: Veterans Day

THE SMELL OF NAPALM IN THE MORNING

Posted on November 11, 2025 by asknod

I reckon the only folks who would remember that phrase are diehard Apocalypse Now movie buffs or those of us who actually smelled it. I suppose it goes hand in hand with the old saw “”For those who have served, … Continue reading →

VETERANS DAY 2024–SOSDD?

Posted on November 11, 2024 by asknod

So… here we are in 2024. A whole year has gone by and some amazing occurrences have transpired. Or not, depending on your philosophies. Without trespassing into the forbidden subjects of religion or politics, I’ll try to illuminate where we … Continue reading →

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EXPOSED VET RADIO SHOW THURSDAY NIGHT 11/16/2023

Posted on November 13, 2023 by asknod

Following on the heels of last week’s Tennessee SMC Seminar, I’m happy to announce the Post-Game Wrap of our presentations by none other than the speakers themselves. If you were unable to dial in that day (Wednesday the 8th last), … Continue reading →

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THE TENNESSEE SMC WALTZ

Posted on November 4, 2023 by asknod

Happy Veterans Day coming up to all of you. I’m on the road again this week to Tennessee. Ray Cobb asked me to give a speech to a lot of VSO service officers and the general Veterans public on the … Continue reading →

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DADDY DAY AT SCHOOL

Posted on October 26, 2023 by asknod

Cupcake sent me the below article while I was in DC for a face-to-face, bayonet-distance hearing (my favorite) before a really great Veterans Law Judge yesterday afternoon. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. In my business, a … Continue reading →

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AirAm–AMERICA’S BRAVEST UNSUNG VETERANS

Posted on November 11, 2022 by asknod

Those of you who never served incountry in Southeast Asia during the ‘conflict’ are unaware of the other army of civilians who quietly and surreptitiously worked alongside our servicemen during that period. Air America was many things and many names. … Continue reading →

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2021 VETERANS DAY–OUR DAY

Posted on November 11, 2021 by asknod

I’d add our day “in the sun” but it’s pouring down rain here and probably will be until next June. That’s our secret weapon against all those hoards of Californites who contemplate moving here but don’t… due to the weather … Continue reading →

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VETERANS DAY 2020

Posted on November 12, 2020 by asknod

Wowser. What a year so far. I just had the ultimate letdown. I saw my Cardio doctor Monday for an annual checkup. I shared with him that I’d had a hard time swearing off bacon in the last year or … Continue reading →

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VETERANS DAY 2019–UDORN RTAFB– MY BAND OF BROTHERS

Posted on November 11, 2019 by asknod

Yet another Veterans Day story in the “pages of our war” lives. This one hits closer to home for me on several different levels. I wish to introduce you to Ray from Texas. Once upon a time, Ray served over … Continue reading →

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The Color of Kabul—Veteran artists impress

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Laura

Happy Veterans Day! The VA runs social programs designed to build morale and skills by doing enjoyable things. One just finished in Kalamazoo, Michigan (Oct. 28 -Nov.3). It was called the National Veterans Creative Arts Competition and Festival. (LINK) The … Continue reading →