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Veterans

gskyhawkgskyhawk Member Posts: 4,773
edited May 2002 in General Discussion
Veterans Ask Obama, Clinton & McCain Questions
Week of May 19, 2008

Military.com and the American Legion have partnered together to offer servicemembers, veterans and their families the chance to ask Obama, Clinton & McCain questions that matter most to you. Visit election.military.com/ to upload a video of your question. It?s simple and you can even use a webcam to record your question now. The top 12 questions will be answered by all 3 candidates. Upload a video now or check out what others have asked.
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  • gskyhawkgskyhawk Member Posts: 4,773
    edited November -1
    I want to wish a very happy Veterans Day to all my fellow vets.

    Thanks for serving and welcome home.
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  • gskyhawkgskyhawk Member Posts: 4,773
    edited November -1
    Just wanted to say : THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE SERVED OUR GREAT NATION
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  • gskyhawkgskyhawk Member Posts: 4,773
    edited November -1
    Our local paper continually runs articles about WW 2 veterans and their service to our country. All well and good but I see damn little about the young people getting killed and wounded present day.

    No disrespect to the veterans but I do not understand the disparity of coverage. Surely one is or maybe not as important as the other but dead and wounded mean the same in both instances.

    Your thoughts

    Sage 1
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  • gskyhawkgskyhawk Member Posts: 4,773
    edited November -1
    Last week I had my 6 month blood workup
    at the Tulsa VA clinic. While there I noticed
    that I had served with such old men.
    Gray haired, balding, way over weight,
    hearing aids, fake limbs and half blind.
    WAIT-- thats me.
    SITAA

    "We had joy we had fun
    We had seasons in the sun
    But the wine and the song
    Like the seasons are all gone"
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  • gskyhawkgskyhawk Member Posts: 4,773
    edited November -1
    I found this on FB today.

    Never seen Tractor Supply offer this before. Active, Retired, AND VETS.

    Need a new grill for the 4th? Fence posts? 10x10 dog kennel?

    Take proof of service. 15% off will cover the tax and then some. [:D]

    https://www.tractorsupply.com/policies-information_customer-solutions_military-discount.html
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  • gskyhawkgskyhawk Member Posts: 4,773
    edited November -1
    Please go to www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10007.html.

    Might want to take a lawyer to translate the govermenteese.
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  • gskyhawkgskyhawk Member Posts: 4,773
    edited November -1
    Was just reminded of this in another post.



    quote:
    New VA Enrollment Information

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has put forth new regulations for certain Priority Group 8 Veterans. These regulations may allow certain Priority Group 8 Veterans to enroll in the VA health care system, although they may have been denied in the past. Included are Veterans who applied for health care on or after January 1, 2009 but were denied because their household income was higher than VA's income limit. Veterans who fall into the Priority Group 8 may soon qualify if their income does not go over the current VA income limit by more than 10%. This new regulation has taken effect on June 15, 2009. For more information about enrollment and to access a calculator to see if you qualify, visit: www.va.gov/healtheligibility. If you have any questions, please call 1-877-222-VETS (8387).



    So if you were turned down before, time to try again. Today is the day it starts.

    Also this site has some good info, those already covered should use it really good way to renew subscriptions.

    http://www.myhealth.va.gov/
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  • anderskandersk Member Posts: 3,627 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm glad I served in the US Navy back in the 60's ... it was a crazy time, but I think we need to stand up for our country. (Even if we don't like everything about it, I say do your part ... man, look at the alternatives!)

    Bonne Chasse!

    Ken
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  • mudgemudge Member Posts: 4,225 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have to admit that I'm proud of the fact that all the men in my family served. My father was career Navy (Subs. in WWII). My older brother was Army in Korea. I was in between wars and spent 4 1/2 years in this here now Air Force in Albuquerque, NM. My little brother was USMC in the 'Nam.

    Mudge the Vet (and proud of it.)

    I can't come to work today. The voices said, STAY HOME AND CLEAN THE GUNS!
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  • ProkoteProkote Member Posts: 82 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    My many thanks to all Vetrans of the United States of America! Also Thank you!

    Shoot straight!
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  • sodbustersodbuster Member Posts: 2,305 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I saw on Fox News tonite that re-enlistment percentages were at an all time high for the Armed Forces! To those that have served this GREAT COUNTRY,, THANKYOU!
    To those of you that lost loved ones serving our Country,,you'll have my sincere thoughts and prayers on this Memorial Day!

    "Just my opinion."
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  • Wild TurkeyWild Turkey Member Posts: 2,425 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    It's been 30 years since I first put on my Army reserve uniform but after next month's drill I'll hang it up. It's been a long, interesting career and it's time to let the young folks have it.

    It's such a different world now that people are saying "thank you" instead of, well something else. Remember "We have met the enemy and he is us"?? (Pogo -- remember him?)

    I'm just glad the country survived those days and that we're all coming together again.

    Wild Turkey"if your only tool is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail"
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  • agloreaglore Member Posts: 6,012
    edited November -1
    You're welcome

    USMC 1971-1976

    AlleninAlaska aglore@gci.net

    Free men are not equal and equal men are not free
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  • dheffleydheffley Member Posts: 25,000 ✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks. We went a long time before people starting saying it.

    Save, research, then buy the best.Join the NRA, NOW!Teach them young, teach them safe, teach them forever, but most of all, teach them to VOTE!
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  • .250Savage.250Savage Member Posts: 812 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Vets, thank you. We have our problems today, and always will (trying to get Americans to agree on anything is like herding cats!), but this great nation would be nothing but for you "brave few" who made it all work.

    I may disagree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.--Voltaire~Secret Select Society Of Suave Stylish Smoking Jackets~
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  • Shootist3006Shootist3006 Member Posts: 4,171
    edited November -1
    You are very welcome. USMC 1960-1972

    Quod principi placuit legis habet vigorem.Semper Fidelis
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  • Harleeman1030Harleeman1030 Member Posts: 1,505 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks from my whole family...

    R.I.P. 1946-1995 Uncle Walter (Gator) OQuinn
    U.S. Navy 1965 to 1969
    U.S.S. Forestall


    I don't think i spelled that right
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  • BoltactionManBoltactionMan Member Posts: 2,048 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I never did nor had to. So a very big thanks from me to all who have served and are serving.

    KC
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  • MercuryMercury Member Posts: 7,830 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I appreciate the vets........and those that didn't make it. My dad did a couple years in Vietnam. Some of his friends didn't come home.


    Merc

    USAF 1986-1991





    NO! You may not have my guns! Now go crawl back into your hole!

    ****************************************

    "Tolerating things you may not necessarily like is part of being free" - Larry Flynt
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  • SUBMARINERSUBMARINER Member Posts: 1,362 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    THE HONOR OF SERVING MY COUNTRY IS #4 ON MY PRIDE LIST BEHIND MY WEDDING DAY AND THE DAY BOTH MY KIDS WERE BORN.IT WAS SUCH AN HONOR TO DO WHAT I DID THAT I DONT DESERVE THANKS I OUGHT TO BE THANKNIG YOU.SERIOUSLY TO ALL MY BROTHERS IN ARMS THANKS GUYS WE MADE A DIFFERENCE

    SUBMARINE SAILOR,TRUCK DRIVER,NE'ER DO WELL, INSTIGATOR,AND RUSTY WALLACE FAN
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  • Laredo LeftyLaredo Lefty Member Posts: 13,451 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I served Sept 68 to Sept 69 in Vietnam, 11 Bravo Infantry, Army. Its nice to finally hear some appreciation from our fellow Americans. I would have loved a tickertape parade like to gulf war vets got, but ours was an unpopular war.
    God Bless America-- Joe
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