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    I have just recieved word that Vann is in the hospital and is not expected to make it..Pray for Him....I will post more later.
  • "Jimi", in response to your latest cicilians thread...
    August 25, 2018
    Posted by Wolf
    <<>> Comes with the territory, eh Jimi <<>> I've long since given up on the majority actually "getting it"... Chameleon KidsAugust 17, 2016 · I am a military child. I have moved more times than I can count. I don’t remember the place I was born beyond the pictu...
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    Posted by Sargesbrat
    What's with all this sexual intrigue in D.C.?   When I worked in the Sacramento capitol building late at night, we would carefully knock on each door before entering a senator's or representative's office lest we upset a late night "session".   Every office settup was the same. It woul...
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    Posted by retcolusa
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  • DaleQuinlan
    DaleQuinlan Yes....
    • January 20
  • Roberta
    Roberta Does anyone know how to change the password? 
    • January 18
    • Roberta
      Jimi I'm not a tech person. I didn't make the chat, either. Just got done for the night
      • January 18
  • Roberta
    Roberta Did anyone show up for the chat tonight? Sorry was late, had a doctors appointment. 
    • January 18
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    • January 12
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    • DaleQuinlan
      Wolf <> Good looking critters... Canine buddy's do tend to help keep lifes cause & effect in perspective, eh/
  • Jimi
    Jimi I'm sorry I forgot chat last night; still getting over flu.  What was decided ?  Did you guys meet up ?
    • January 6
    • Jimi
      retcolusa Yes, we had a good number there. I'm trying to contact Vann's fiance' to determine the fate of the website.
      • January 11
    • Jimi
      Wolf <> Thanks for the undertaking Terry... Sorry i missed the chat attempt, t'was not for lack of care or interest/
      • January 12
  • Roberta
    Roberta There is a chat this Friday 9pm EST. We need to discussed what to do after Vann’s passing. Please be there! 
    • January 2
  • retcolusa
    retcolusa Is anyone still on the Chat?  I haven't been able to find anyone in the Chat Room for two weeks in a row.  Anybody going to be there next Friday night?
    • December 29, 2018
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    • retcolusa
      Wolf <> T'was never one real solid to make Friday night Chat Terry, though i did try when the planets aligned >> Seems difficult enough to get a regular pulse through general posting here, there's a few primarily Jimi that eventually give a come-ba...  more
    • retcolusa
      retcolusa Well I'm actually back in Texas again. Love this place, and Judy's mom is 91, so I keep close tabs on her. I'll be on the chat this Friday. Hope to see you there, Bro.
      • December 29, 2018
    • retcolusa
      Roberta We will have a chat this Friday 9 PM EST. Be there guys!
      • January 2
  • Wolf
    Wolf <> May the Santa lists be fulfilled to reasonable satisfaction <> Or at the very least requisite basics met as well as the reason for the season sentiments held close to the heart... Merry Christmas Brats & may 2019 allow for loosening the...  more
    • December 24, 2018
  • Sargesbrat
    Sargesbrat Still in shock over the loss of Vann.  This is his legacy and would be great to continue.  He ran the whole show.  Anybody know how this computer thing works?  All we need to know is how to keep the switch on.   The rest will be up to us.
    • December 13, 2018
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    • Sargesbrat
      Jimi Perhaps contact Rick Lingenfelter, the person who posted us about Vann's status ? They may know someone on Vann's end who has access to the administrator stuff ?
    • Sargesbrat
      Roberta Jimi, it is us, no one else available.
  • retcolusa
    retcolusa Friends and fellow Brats,
    Just wanted to let all of you know I'm back in circulation.  Quite a shock about Vann.  I hope the site can continue.  We need one of you computer gurus to step up and take over.  God bless Vann's soul.  He was a true friend.
    Terry
    • December 10, 2018
  • Jimi
    Jimi Psalm 139:16  "All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be."  
    Vann, thank you that you spent so many of your days in service to others.  God, thank you for the gifts that Vann has given to so many people...  more
    • December 9, 2018
  • ricklingenfelter
    ricklingenfelter wrote a new blog entry:
    Vann Bakers Health
    I have just recieved word that Vann is in the hospital and is not expected to make it..Pray for Him....I will post more later.
    • December 7, 2018
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    • ricklingenfelter
      Wolf <> Thanks Roberta >> So saddened... RIP <__________> Vann/
      • December 9, 2018
    • ricklingenfelter
      Jimi Wow. So, so sorry.
      • December 9, 2018
    • ricklingenfelter
      jeffreedy74 So saddened to read about Vann passing.
      • December 18, 2018
    • ricklingenfelter
      lisahunter Prayers for Vann's family. I greatly appreciate all his work for the military brats.
    • ricklingenfelter
      1Debbie So sad. I just read about this. What did he die of? Prayers to his family. He sure did love this site.
      • January 8
  • DaveHerrin
    DaveHerrin → Fort Knox High School: Was at fkhs in 1969 and graduated in 1971.  Uncle Sam made us move off post when dad went to Nam.   Anyone know Bill Hart or Linda Carol White? Ramone Rodriguez? 
    • November 25, 2018
    • DaveHerrin
      Wolf <> My high school graduation diploma is from FKHS The names mentioned i'm sorry to say do not ring a bell with me Dave, albeit a couple of years difference in our ages... Always nice to cross paths with a fellow alum./
      • November 27, 2018
    • DaveHerrin
      DaveHerrin Thanks Wolf ! No luck yet. But I did find my first girlfriend from tenth grade at FKHS in Facebook. Doesn’t hurt to ask. Did you ever hear of a class reunion at Knox?
      • November 27, 2018
    • DaveHerrin
      Wolf <> There's been a few reunions at various locations over the years Dave, though sadly i've missed them >> You might keep an eye on The Fort Knox Alumni site as well as Classmates.com... Hopefully reconnecting with your old girlfriend was/is a ...  more
      • November 27, 2018
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  • Wolf
    Wolf  <> Happy upcoming Thanksgiving "Brats" >> Qualifiers for us would be knowing loved ones are safe as can be, meeting basic needs, peace, quiet, no drama or  uninvited intrusions...
    • November 19, 2018
    • Wolf
      Jimi You, too, bro ! Happy Thanksgiving ! Lots of food.....no complaints here haha !
      • November 24, 2018
  • Wolf
    Wolf  <> Just a Veterans Day salute & shout out to those it applies to as well as any affected through familial or acquaintanceship association...
    • November 12, 2018
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  • rjforest
    rjforest shared Vann's poll. Dad died on active duty with 28 years in the Army.
    How many years did your mother or father serve?
    Please select from the responses below the one that best fits your mother or father's military career.
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  • Vann
    Vann Well fall is here in Georgia! I hope everyone is doing well.
    • November 2, 2018
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    • Vann
      Jimi Doing great. Weather in Nashville is up and down. 70 degrees one day; 40 degrees the next. I guess this will be the Fall we get this year Haha
      • November 5, 2018
    • Vann
      Vann Same here, except some rain.
      • November 5, 2018
    • Vann
      Wolf <> Leaves are almost gone, first significant snowfall is in the rear view mirror and the surrounding mountain tops are white peaked here in my corner of New Mexico... How are you doing Vann ?/
      • November 6, 2018
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    georgettedoyon → Goose Bay Labrador, Canada: Goose Bay All Years Reunion   -  September 14 - 21, 2019

              Join us for a fabulous time on the new Seaside Cruise ship sailing from Miami, FL.
    Everyone in our group will receive the Military Rate, including your friends and family. Inside Cabin ...  more
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    Ken04 Starting to cool off now but still in the high 70’s low 80’s
    • October 2, 2018
    • Ken04
      Wolf <> Seeing as your profile indicates N.C. as home state, i'm sure any heat relief in lieu of recent weather related events is more'n welcome, eh... T'ween immediate devastation, errant relocation of critters, waste-water, etc. quality of life and rec...  more
      • October 7, 2018
    • Ken04
      Jimi Getting chilly now...
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    kristal hi guys!
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    • kristal
      Jimi Howdy ! Sorry I did not respond sooner; have been busy lately. How is life in your neck of the woods ?
      • October 2, 2018
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    Ken04 Hey everyone.
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    • Ken04
      Jimi Hi, Ken. Is it Fall where you are, or still hot ?
      • October 2, 2018
  • mommabear94
    mommabear94 wrote a new blog entry:
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    I am almost 55 years old. I have a wonderful father who served nearly 25 years in the Air Force and retired as a Lt. Col. My dad is now 86 years old and has lung cancer. Recently, I learned of my dad's deep regret that he never made full colonel. He has s...
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