Tag Archives: Inspirational Veterans

ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST–THE 3 PERCENTERS

Posted on April 5, 2016 by asknod

From my neighbor and very good friend brownwater brother Jim, another poignant reminder of our ever-shrinking ranks. Salute with me the three percenters-those who feel that burning need to ensure the peace and prosperity of our amazing country. I’m proud to have … Continue reading →

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Despite all the problems, most veterans need the VHA to exist as an improved and inclusive Federal institution

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Laura

Thank you for the comments to my guest post about the Veterans’ Choice Plan and to Frank for the link to the Gazette editorial. I think that the Tricare idea has merit but are the benefits better or the same … Continue reading →

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45 YEARS AGO TODAY

Posted on February 22, 2016 by asknod

Forty five years ago today, the war in Laos was booming (pun intended). The Pathet Lao were advancing on General Vang Pao’s Long Tieng redoubt, Lima Site 20 Alternate. The week before, on Valentine’s day, they’d had to call in … Continue reading →

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VA ART IMITATES VA HUMOR 9 MONTHS LATER

Posted on February 4, 2016 by asknod

It’s not often when Veterans humor, driven by long waits and endless appeals, drives us to hypothesize on what (or how) a possible “rocket docket ” appeals system might coalesce in the minds of the Grand Poobahs. Veterans of all … Continue reading →

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COVA–MYLER V. DERWINSKI–RETAINED SHELL FRAGMENTS

Posted on January 1, 2016 by asknod

During the course of the last two years, most of you know we have been helping Butch Long in his quest for his medals and a truly compensable rating commensurate with his disability picture. It hasn’t been easy. Between the … Continue reading →

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2016 New Year’s Fireworks in Japan

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Laura

Sincere wishes for a Happy New Year for all future veterans stationed around the world and today’s veterans and their families.   

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LZ CORK–SUCCESS AFTER 46 YEARS

Posted on December 23, 2015 by asknod

Rarely do we get to enjoy Christmas cheer of this magnitude and so close to a day of such immense implications associated with the joy of giving and receiving. I am overjoyed to announce that after carefully building a well-constructed … Continue reading →

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LZ CORK–CHRISTMAS TIDINGS 2015

Posted on December 22, 2015 by asknod

LZ Corkgram– Hot news from the Key Peninsula is Butch Long got his Big Brown Envelope from VA today. I’ll be going down to his place tomorrow morning for coffee and champagne. He asked me to come down and decipher … Continue reading →

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2015 military holiday images

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Laura

Over 200,000 Americans are serving overseas.  Holiday images posted online by the DoD are fewer this year but I’m sure traditions are still being observed globally on bases.  To read the rest of theDoD press release below click (LINK). “WASHINGTON, … Continue reading →

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BVA–SQUIDLEYONE JOINS THE P&T CLUB

Posted on November 2, 2015 by asknod

I’m sorry for being the slow boat on the website. Thank you Kiedove for helping to fill out the page in the interim. I apologize but I’m busy writing the new book. Great news came in from South Dakota last … Continue reading →

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