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USN 1965-69 ADJ-2 Fixed broken birds. We were tanking and did ECM with some old A-3's. Good clean fun for a 20yr old kid. I'd do it again in a minute. First Wes-Pac on the America in 68 with VAW-13. Ken
�Nothing is so permanent as a temporary government program." -- Milton Friedman
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My best friend in High school was ASA. I remember how freaked out while we were camping when I told him he talked in his sleep.  He almost killed me when I confessed I made it up. Sco.., Well....it wasn't quite that bad. Alto, the security leaks I see now days blow my mind. Your friend and I would have disapeared for years if we'd done what seems to be an everyday occurance now. Just for fun, there's more than one former ASA guy on this web site. O
Too old to suffer fools
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Thanks to all you guys but especially the 'Nam guys as that was my generation. Best to all of you guys; shame on the reception given you in the '70s. Ignorant college kids, high on hormones, hubris, and ethanol, but never in doubt about what's right. Do you think you see a similarity to those "running the guvmnt" now?
I salute you.
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Campfire Kahuna
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US Army 90-2000 Gulf War 1, all over the states, and Thailand once.
Back in the heartland, Thank God!
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Campfire Ranger
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My best friend in High school was ASA. I remember how freaked out while we were camping when I told him he talked in his sleep. He almost killed me when I confessed I made it up. Well....it wasn't quite that bad. Alto, the security leaks I see now days blow my mind. Your friend and I would have disapeared for years if we'd done what seems to be an everyday occurance now. Just for fun, there's more than one former ASA guy on this web site. At the proving ground, I was one of only four people who were cleared for the most highly classified details of our most highly classified weapon (more tightly protected than the Manhattan Project had been). I'm still awed by its simplicity and its target effects � in its way, right up there with Bikini, Hiroshima, and Nagasaki (but not nuclear!). I still won't mention what I remember of those details � for which a couple of guys served time for blabbing about � although I haven't been officially bound to silence since 1978. As far as I'm concerned, it still deserves to be as tightly classified as it ever was, even though that classification seems to have been not only loosened but even devastated since I was sworn to such an extreme level of secrecy. Guess who told the MSM about it! Our esteemed President Carter! Fortunately, for some reason, they didn't pick-up on it. Probably didn't realize its potential. Perhaps mind-numbed by its simplicity. I hope that I don't talk in my sleep!
"Good enough" isn't.
Always take your responsibilities seriously but never yourself.
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USAF Transportation 1976-2001
Fairchild AFB, WA 1977-78
Kadena AB, Japan 1978-81
Hickam AFB HI, 1981-84
Bozeman MT, 1984-87
Maxwell AFB, AL 1987-88
Beale AFB, CA 1988-1990
Seoul, Korea 1990-1992
Pope AFB, NC 1992-95
Cp Smith, HI 1995-98
Scott AFB, IL 1998-2001
Retired May 2001
Dave
Sticks and stones may break my bones ... but hollow-points expand on impact.
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USN-Submarines, TM3-(SS),'66-'69.. First on USS Redfish (AGSS-395) last on USS Razorback (SS-394).. Ken - We all know Carter's an idiot.. Too bad the MSM hasn't figured that out yet... 
Ex- USN (SS) '66-'69
Pro-Constitution.
LET'S GO BRANDON!!!
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USMC 1990-1994 desert shield, desert storm, desert wtf are we still doing here? 2nd & 3rd Mar div. my cousin & aunt put this together for me recently, which was a nice surprise it hangs on the wall at deer camp now. ![[Linked Image]](http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/northerndave/101_4506.jpg)
Something clever here.
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USMC 1990-1994 desert shield, desert storm, desert wtf are we still doing here? Rollin'...............
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- Naval Academy - class of 1989
- Main Propulsion Assistant - USS Iwo Jima
- Weapons Officer - USS Richmond K Turner
- Cruise Missile Course Supervisor -Altantic Fleet Training Center
- Combat Systems Officer - USS David R Ray
- Communications Officer - Strike Group Nine
"Hey jackass, get your government off my freedom."
MOLON LABE
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Campfire Kahuna
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USMC 1990-1994 desert shield, desert storm, desert wtf are we still doing here? That is a riot!
George Orwell was a Prophet, not a novelist. Read 1984 and then look around you!
Old cat turd!
"Some men just need killing." ~ Clay Allison.
I am too old to fight but I can still pull a trigger. ~ Me
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I never had the honor to serve in the military. Just wanted to say a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone that has served our country.
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Member: Clan of the Turdlike People.
Courage is Fear that has said its Prayers
�If we ever forget that we are one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under.� Ronald Reagan.
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USAF 67-70 130 mechanic
6486 FMS PACAF Hickam
61st FMS MAC Hickam
TNANG 78-95 CATM
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Billy R. Fortner
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USA '68-72 Choppers B/2/17 Cav 101st ABN I Corps RVN '69-70 Scouts/Guns Ft. Rucker, Al. Flight Instructor 6 mos. Scary stuff that. HHT/2/17 Cav 101st ABN I Corps RVN '71-72 ASO/Lift F/9th 1st Cav Bien Hoa '72 Scouts B/229th AHC Bien Hoa/DaNang '72 Lift/Nighthawk B/7/17th Cav Pleiku '72 Scouts/Lift Always wanted to be in the 1/Last Cav, couldn't find 'em anywhere.
I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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USAF 67-70 130 mechanic
6486 FMS PACAF Hickam
61st FMS MAC Hickam
TNANG 78-95 CATM
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USAF 68-72 SSGT Cool! Crew Chief here, on 130 B&E Models. Pope AFB X2 Clark AFB, PI Cam Ranh Bay Da Nang Panama Canal/Central/So. America
A vote is like a rifle; its usefulness depends upon the character of the user.
Theodore Roosevelt
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You was in my old outfit 6 years after I went home!
George Orwell was a Prophet, not a novelist. Read 1984 and then look around you!
Old cat turd!
"Some men just need killing." ~ Clay Allison.
I am too old to fight but I can still pull a trigger. ~ Me
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- Naval Academy - class of 1989
- Main Propulsion Assistant - USS Iwo Jima
- Weapons Officer - USS Richmond K Turner
- Cruise Missile Course Supervisor -Altantic Fleet Training Center
- Combat Systems Officer - USS David R Ray
- Communications Officer - Strike Group Nine Good to see you back Sir, USN MM3 aboard the USS Bataan 2005-2008 nothin fancy
Beware of any old man in a profession where one usually dies young.
Calm seas don't make sailors.
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128th AHC door gunner on vacation 1968-1970 sponsered by USA
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USN 68-72
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Brown Water Navy, a bunch of great guys.
George Orwell was a Prophet, not a novelist. Read 1984 and then look around you!
Old cat turd!
"Some men just need killing." ~ Clay Allison.
I am too old to fight but I can still pull a trigger. ~ Me
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