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5/16/05 | Guard Dog

Posted on 05/16/2005 8:38:26 AM PDT by Guard Dog

I just read a post on conservative blog that stated few freepers were veterans (implication was that we were chicken hawks). Having conversed with many of you and met a few, I do not believe that is the case. But it did get me wondering, who among us is active or prior service veterans? Awright you freeper vets SOUND OFF!


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KEYWORDS: marinecorps; marines; military; psudeoconservative; usmc; veterans
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To: The Klingon

Hey, it's yours to put out there as you wish. Thank you for your service.


281 posted on 05/16/2005 9:58:45 AM PDT by processing please hold (Islam and Christianity do not mix ----9-11 taught us that)
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To: Guard Dog

Michigan National Guard and Army Reserves 1982 to 1991


282 posted on 05/16/2005 9:59:54 AM PDT by Larry Lucido
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To: Guard Dog

USNavy Aviation 67-71 (Vietnam included) and 72-74.


283 posted on 05/16/2005 10:00:13 AM PDT by DustyMoment (FloriDUH - proud inventors of pregnant/hanging chads and judicide!!)
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To: Guard Dog

Served in USMC 1994-1998. Saw no action, but survived 4 years with President Clinton as CIC. Ohh rah!


284 posted on 05/16/2005 10:00:31 AM PDT by JCRoberts (We're at war. You think we're going to win it with a bunch of fish-eaters...Denny Crane)
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To: MikeinIraq

Dude, how many elbows do you have??? :)


285 posted on 05/16/2005 10:00:31 AM PDT by Hand em their arse
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To: k2blader
Only liberals believe people who are pro-military but have not served are "chickenhawks." Are you one of those too?

First of all, no. This post was in response to a comment posted on informedsources.com in response to an article about base closings. It is not from DU, I do not post or even lurk there. If I wanted to vomit, I'd put my own finger down my throat. It's easier than reading the inane drivlings of people who actually believe they can create their communist utopia right here in my contry. To tell the truth k2blader I resent the implication. All I wanted to do here was give the freeper vets and families a chance to crow about the one thing eveyone should be proud of, service to their country and people.

286 posted on 05/16/2005 10:03:19 AM PDT by Guard Dog (The strong do what they can, the weak suffer what they must)
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To: Guard Dog

69-99 US Army Infantry (Ranger, Airborne etc, etc, etc)


287 posted on 05/16/2005 10:03:19 AM PDT by Hurtgen (Once a Mississipian, always a Mississipian)
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To: Guard Dog

USN 1972-1979. Wanted to go back after 9/11. They wouldn't take me. . .


288 posted on 05/16/2005 10:04:57 AM PDT by used2BDem (Navy Vet (Navy Mom))
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To: Guard Dog

Ok, I served in the US Navy Submarine Service from 1968 through 1972.


289 posted on 05/16/2005 10:05:55 AM PDT by JAKraig (Joseph Kraig)
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To: Guard Dog

Deck Seaman, U.S. Navy, 1961-1964; served aboard USS Vulcan (AR-5). Biggest mistake: declined opportunity to extend enlistment by six months for a Med cruise; got out two months early instead.


290 posted on 05/16/2005 10:06:17 AM PDT by JimRed ("Hey, hey, Teddy K., how many girls did you drown today?")
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To: Guard Dog
ARNG/USAR 7 July 1964 through 1 November 1996. Only hostile fire was over the University of Wisconsin in May 1970.

I guess that makes me a real "Chickhawk"!

291 posted on 05/16/2005 10:06:57 AM PDT by Redleg Duke (Don't let Terri's death be in vain!)
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To: steve8714
I'm a VN era Army Reserve slacker..does that count?

No, you're a draft dodger just like George W. Bush and Dan Quayle. A real hero would have volunteered after running out of deferments, commanded a swift boat, got 4 purple hearts and spent Christmas in Cambodia in 1967 or 1968.

292 posted on 05/16/2005 10:07:21 AM PDT by Larry Lucido
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To: Guard Dog

Prior service...US Army and two ex-husbands.


293 posted on 05/16/2005 10:08:14 AM PDT by WolfRunnerWoman (I want closure on the word "closure".)
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To: Guard Dog; 1stFreedom; Cannoneer No. 4; Redleg Duke; SAMWolf; archy; I got the rope; 300winmag; ...

Massive ping to a 'just how many military FReepers are there' style thread.
Read article, then sound off.

Lists ping'd for this: FAMPL, Stryker, and my copy of Treadhead


294 posted on 05/16/2005 10:08:22 AM PDT by Darksheare (What do you mean I'm that old? I am not! You can't prove it! I'm telling!)
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To: Guard Dog

Active duty Navy from 1998-2004 here.

GO NAVY!


295 posted on 05/16/2005 10:08:46 AM PDT by exnavychick (There's too much youth; how about a fountain of smart?)
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To: Guard Dog

US Army (Retired), and mighty proud of it!


296 posted on 05/16/2005 10:09:34 AM PDT by Babalu ("Tracer rounds work both ways ...")
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To: Guard Dog

USCG 1971-1975

two years outside CONUS


297 posted on 05/16/2005 10:09:49 AM PDT by G-Bear (My liver is EVIL, and I must PUNISH it!)
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To: Guard Dog
Failed voluntary enlistment physical in Boston. Allergic to bee stings. Couldn't get a pass from head med honcho in D.C.. Went to Oakland, California. Lied. Ex 82nd, 7th Grp medic. 78-84. Now professional bar philosopher, and part time ranter.
298 posted on 05/16/2005 10:10:16 AM PDT by Leisler (Eurabia, The Next Goat Continent.)
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To: Guard Dog

Army, '80-'91, Infantry Officer Basic, Air Assault School, UH-1 and AH-1 (Mods and Prods) Pilot.


299 posted on 05/16/2005 10:10:21 AM PDT by Restore
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To: Darksheare
Active duty Air Force Jul. 08, 1963 - Jul. 07 1967.

Yes, I'm old.

300 posted on 05/16/2005 10:11:01 AM PDT by Graybeard58 (Remember and pray for Spec.4 Matt Maupin - MIA/POW- Iraq since 04/09/04)
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