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Question About Combat Veteran
USN_Airdale
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i served on 4 WESTPAC cruises.., 2 on the USS Oriskany CVA-34 and 2 on the USS Kitty Hawk CVA-63 between 1963 to 1974, got combat pay plus hazardous duty pay..........,
my question, can i rightfully wear this cap ??????????????
my question, can i rightfully wear this cap ??????????????
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NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL. VIETNAM SERVICE MEDAL WITH ONE BRONZE STAR
Served CVA-63 1969. I would have a problem with the COMBAT. While in theater I was never in combat.
I would also like to know it they are made in Vietnam. OK I still have a bit of an issue.
I flew as part of the backend crew of the E2B on almost 250 combat missions and have the associated awards (Air Medals), but compared to the guys that dodged AAA, SAMs, and ground fire or the guys that served on the ground, I had it pretty easy. So, while I, without reservation, tell others, when I'm asked, that I served in combat, I wouldn't wear something that proclaims it; just not comfortable doing that!
If you can't feel the music; it's only pink noise!
You are a Viet Nam Veteran. That's more than enough to be proud of. You don't need to take any of someone else's thunder.
i sometimes think i deserve it when i think of the poop i went thru, pushing my men to their limit when called on, e.g., we pulled a J-79 engine from an F4 Phantom, built up (removed "consumable" parts from old engine installed on new engine) the new J-79 engine had to be test run on a test stand prior to installing in aircraft, then test run installed in aircraft, we had that aircraft ready for it's test flight the next morning, less than 24 hours from start to finish !! we worked 22 hours straight.
my crew, all 4 of them deserved a medal of honor for their effort !!
I have absolutely no problem with you referring to yourself as a Combat Veteran.
You showed up, did your time and served your country when called....
Charles.
as far as the ribbons are concerned, no problem, they are entered in my service record.
my crew, all 4 of them deserved a medal of honor for their effort !!
Really? get serious!![V]
I served with both the 1st Marine Division and the 1st Marine Air Wing in VietNam. I was subjected to both indirect and direct hostile fire.
I have absolutely no problem with you referring to yourself as a Combat Veteran.
You showed up, did your time and served your country when called....
Charles.
thank you sir, i was given the cap by a friend whom i served with in my first hitch in the Navy, he got out after 4 years, i got out also, served in active reserve two year then went regular and stayed for a total of 25 years, he considers me some sort of hero for my length of service. when i did retire, i missed the routine and the camaraderie plus the occasional hop in a F4 Phantom.
i sure miss it all even after 30+ years of retirement.
quote:Originally posted by USN_Airdale
as far as the ribbons are concerned, no problem, they are entered in my service record.
my crew, all 4 of them deserved a medal of honor for their effort !!
Really? get serious!![V]
yes !! i am serious, so if you can read sign language.., here is a "bird" for you
you were not there so you have no idea what it was like keeping the Phantoms ready for their next mission and loading ordnance. on one at sea period of 63 days straight we worked 18 - 20 hour days.
The "bird" classy.
Actually I was there. Working overtime is part of the job. MOH for hard work.....surely you jest!
The "bird" classy.
exactly where were you ?
Actually I was there. Working overtime is part of the job. MOH for hard work.....surely you jest!
The "bird" classy.
exactly where were you ?