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Veterans
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Why don't the Adiministrative staff think they are veterans. If you served in the military you are a Vet. You didn't need to get in the mud.
I lent my shield to a fellow squad mate when I got out many decades ago. I wouldn't do it again.
The Marines wouldn't let me in due to my Epilepsy at the time 
That sounded pompous.
I learned 4 weapons. A revolver, a rifle, a machine-gun, and a grenade launcher.
Have you ever shot a .45?
Looks like it might hurt.
I learned 4 weapons. A revolver, a rifle, a machine-gun, and a grenade launcher.
Have you ever shot a .45?
Looks like it might hurt.
Both eyes open. Front sight post is the width of an average male at 500 meters. Center it in the rear sight post with your dominant eye and pew-pew.
That only works in the daytime @Unforgiven
Surprisingly, at night, from way more closer quarters; A man sized target is harder to hit.
Are there no Clerks here? How about Morale, Welfare and Recreation people?
Surprisingly, at night, from way more closer quarters; A man sized target is harder to hit.
Are there no Clerks here? How about Morale, Welfare and Recreation people?
None. Just me.
Did you play pool with a light-skinned Black guy with a Boston Accent.
That was me.
Did you play pool with a light-skinned Black guy with a Boston Accent.
That was me.
Stopped the Cuban Invadion.
That's how we rolled.
That's how we rolled.
I'm 21 years Navy, Gulf War I and loved my M1911 & M14. I'm pretty safe with my 9mm SCCY CPX-2 and G2R RIP rounds (10 in the mag, 1 in the chamber). The Darling Bride, a 17-year Navy veteran, likes her Walther P380 and earned Navy marksmanship ribbons. What are we afraid of? Nothing!
Many kids these days have no work ethic or American ethic because very few have any idea about ethics. I'm pushing to get CIVICS classes back in schools. It's hard to expect people to be civilized if they don't know the basis of their civilization...
Many kids these days have no work ethic or American ethic because very few have any idea about ethics. I'm pushing to get CIVICS classes back in schools. It's hard to expect people to be civilized if they don't know the basis of their civilization...
That's a great idea @The_Chief! Civics definitely needs to be reintroduced into the K-12 curriculum. I went to a parochial school so even respect for other religions was in my course. Hardly anyone wears hats anymore but knowing taking yours off when you pass a church, synagogue, or temple really reinforces respect for God. I was a Wingnut but I wore the white rope (aiguillette) in basic training.
The best way to start introducing civics in schools is by contacting our school broad member; and the school board; city council member and/or county commissioner. Even if it's an after-school, volunteer class or non-credit elective, we can get the information in there. I've also been pushing for a program allowing military & law enforcement veterans to serve as mentors in middle and high schools. We can help the school resource officers by watching the halls, talking to kids and being positive role models. As kids get to know us, they confide in us... and we can instill positive character traits and moral values in them. A few years of that and our society would turn 180 degrees for the better.
Forgot Mosque.
Hat's off!
Melting Pot.
Hat's off!
Melting Pot.
Each year our VFW Post holds a dinner and, two days later, an all-day fair honoring Vietnam Veterans. Great information, music and speakers! We held it yesterday.
Of course, last year's was canceled and this year's was delayed a few weeks. But it was awesome! It's a great honor to thank those people for their service and welcome them home: sentiments most of them didn't get when they came back.
Of course, last year's was canceled and this year's was delayed a few weeks. But it was awesome! It's a great honor to thank those people for their service and welcome them home: sentiments most of them didn't get when they came back.
Nothing related to Android but very related to veterans:
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it will readjudicate claims for Veterans who served in the offshore waters of the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam War.
This review is part of the Veterans Benefits Administration’s implementation of the November 5, 2020, U.S. District Court of the Northern District of California decision to readjudicate previously denied claims as applied in Nehmer vs. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Veterans who were previously denied service connection for an herbicide related presumptive condition due to lack of in-country Vietnam service will automatically have their claims readjudicated.
Readjudication means VA will review the evidence of record and provide replacement decisions in the cases of Veterans who were previously denied service connection for one or more herbicide related conditions on the basis that military service was not performed on the landmass of the Republic of Vietnam or on its inland waterways. This review will also apply to eligible survivors of deceased Vietnam era veterans. VA is dedicated to ensuring all Veterans receive the benefits they have earned.
VA ensures that we have the proper resources in place to meet the needs of the Veteran community. Eligible survivors of deceased Veterans may also benefit from the policy and may be eligible for benefits based on the Veterans’ service.
Veterans who have a condition caused by herbicide exposure during military service can learn more about Agent Orange exposure at this website.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it will readjudicate claims for Veterans who served in the offshore waters of the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam War.
This review is part of the Veterans Benefits Administration’s implementation of the November 5, 2020, U.S. District Court of the Northern District of California decision to readjudicate previously denied claims as applied in Nehmer vs. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Veterans who were previously denied service connection for an herbicide related presumptive condition due to lack of in-country Vietnam service will automatically have their claims readjudicated.
Readjudication means VA will review the evidence of record and provide replacement decisions in the cases of Veterans who were previously denied service connection for one or more herbicide related conditions on the basis that military service was not performed on the landmass of the Republic of Vietnam or on its inland waterways. This review will also apply to eligible survivors of deceased Vietnam era veterans. VA is dedicated to ensuring all Veterans receive the benefits they have earned.
VA ensures that we have the proper resources in place to meet the needs of the Veteran community. Eligible survivors of deceased Veterans may also benefit from the policy and may be eligible for benefits based on the Veterans’ service.
Veterans who have a condition caused by herbicide exposure during military service can learn more about Agent Orange exposure at this website.
Was that a Merchant Marine thing @The_Chief?
I didn't believe my Dad was a Viet Vet until a few years ago.
I didn't believe my Dad was a Viet Vet until a few years ago.
No, this is US Navy: generally off-shore ships like carriers, tenders, etc. Those aboard didn't go into the delta or upriver... but many have developed the same health conditions as those who were inland and more exposed to Agent Orange. Turns out the prevailing winds blew it back out to sea!
Thanks to relentless pressure from the veterans organizations, Congress finally granted presumptive conditions to those in deeper waters. Now the VA is going back to reconsider old claims.
Is thatan armory?
Actually, the fair this year was held in the gym of our local middle school! This is a very patriotic school with incredible support for military families and veterans.