Tag Archives: Inspirational Veterans

K-Vet Shoots Intruder

Posted on May 9, 2012 by asknod

Eighty four year old Fred Ricciutti from Elizabeth, Pennsylvania never figured he’d be punching holes in anybody with his service issue weapon again. Nevertheless the other morning in the wee hours, he had occasion to do just that. It seems one Raymond … Continue reading →

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ANC-Funeral For Gary Lupole

Posted on May 8, 2012 by asknod

The funeral for Gary Lupole at Arlington National Cemetery is scheduled for tomorrow at 1300 hrs. A grateful Nation will honor one of its Fallen on Gen. Robert E. Lee’s former plantation overlooking the Potomac. Our thoughts will be with HCVets founder … Continue reading →

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37 YEARS

Posted on May 7, 2012 by asknod

Thirty seven years ago was the last day of our involvement in the Vietnam Boundary Dispute. I had a tshirt with the unofficial logo of the Air Wing but I can’t find it. It was a skull and crossbones with … Continue reading →

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Angel Flight

Posted on April 28, 2012 by asknod

This is beautiful and well done. Thank you, Randy. Angel Flight

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Welcome Home Charles

Posted on April 27, 2012 by asknod

Army Capt. Charles R. Barnes, 27, of Philadelphia. On March 16, 1969, Barnes and four other service members departed Qui Nhon Airfield in a U-21A Ute aircraft. As they approached Da Nang, they encountered low clouds and poor visibility. Communications … Continue reading →

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CANCER ≠ TICKET REFUND

Posted on April 27, 2012 by asknod

Spirit Airlines. I’ve never heard of them until now. Apparently they are not Veteran Friendly. Too bad because it will only hurt their bottom line to be so inflexible and uncaring. Every company has it’s policies that govern how it … Continue reading →

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We Were Soldiers

Posted on April 24, 2012 by asknod

Did you know that 2/3 of Vietnam Vets have already passed? That’s 66 % of 2.1 million Vets who served there. We don’t count the other 6 million who were never in the military who said they were there. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Hanoi Jane Does Montana

Posted on April 17, 2012 by asknod

This from Member Tom (AZJENSMOM). It’s priceless. Would that I could come upon her in public…. This is a great story! The radio station America FM was doing one of its ‘Is Anyone Listening?’ bits this morning. The first question … Continue reading →

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GULF WAR POSTER CHILD

Posted on April 7, 2012 by asknod

It’s the Soldier, not the reporter Who has given us the freedom of the press. It’s the Soldier, not the poet, Who has given us the freedom of speech. It’s the Soldier, not the politicians That ensures our right to … Continue reading →

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Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions

Posted on April 3, 2012 by asknod

We have all come to know and love Stormin’ Norman Schwarzkopf. I read about this recently and was remiss in not posting it sooner. In an recent interview, General Norman Schwarzkopf was asked if he thought there was room for forgiveness … Continue reading →

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