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  bratdawn Wishing you all a peaceful Christmas season. I know it's been hard on a lot of people, including us. Having trouble getting into the "Spirit" of Christmas because I know I can't do anymore shopping until the 20th!...But I'm thinking about all of...  moreWishing you all a peaceful Christmas season. I know it's been hard on a lot of people, including us. Having trouble getting into the "Spirit" of Christmas because I know I can't do anymore shopping until the 20th!...But I'm thinking about all of those who are living in the hard hit areas of the midwest, still recovering from those storms..my sister in law who works for FEMA just got sent to Springfield, IL, and it will be doubtful she will be home for Christmas..to all of you who are having a difficult time this year, my prayers are with you. Also, thinking of a particular military brat (not on this side, but facebook side) who is facing the anniversary of her Vietnam Vet dad's Christmas suicide..this is always a bad time of year for those Vets who didn't get the help and support they needed. This is what was on my heart tonight...I'm thankful for you all that served..even as "just a brat". Christmases without our families was hard. And, Jim Kidd..I hope you are home for Christmas!  less

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    Wolf <> Puts what should be the simplicity & appreciative priorities of the season into perspective JuJu... Many have had the heavy hammer test their faith & fortitude as well as those forces whose game plan it is to dampen the human spirit to the most...  more <> Puts what should be the simplicity & appreciative priorities of the season into perspective JuJu... Many have had the heavy hammer test their faith & fortitude as well as those forces whose game plan it is to dampen the human spirit to the most holy of Christian holidays - To combat those a-holes i would suggest no-one lend assist towards their success/  

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  JuJu Well, John, marines are like everybody else...some are good and some aren't. Personally I love Marines... Maybe because my son was one.

  • November 30

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  • November 28
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  JuJu → gregkerr: He never knows anything until it is on the news...

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  JuJu I like Marines... My. Son was a Marine... This one was a bad apple.

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  retcolusa A most Happy Thanksgiving to all our Brat brothers and sisters!

  • November 28
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  bratdawn Hi All! Hope all is well with you. Been working on growing the MBO Facebook side, and Christina and I have been busy...it's really starting to grow. Healthwise, about the same..but no worse..trying to get all the Dr. Referals, Procedures and tests done pr...  moreHi All! Hope all is well with you. Been working on growing the MBO Facebook side, and Christina and I have been busy...it's really starting to grow. Healthwise, about the same..but no worse..trying to get all the Dr. Referals, Procedures and tests done prior to the end of the year before our out of pockets, deductibles, etc..renew and go up. Right now I've met our out of pocket this year (3rd year in a row) so right now I'm covered 100%..but now that it's doubled for next year, don't want to incur any more debt! I have a procedure 12/18...and trying to get a surgery squeezed in..doubt that's going to happen! Anyway, Happy Thanksgiving to you all! May we all remember what we are Thankful for everyday. One of the things I'm thankful for is all of you!  less

  • November 26

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    JuJu I'm thankful for ya'll too.

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    Sargesbrat Am I on the facebook side? Get your comments (and bite my tongue :-) How you been?

    • December 6
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    bratdawn John, I think so....I'll check. Terry is, but haven't seen him on. Jim Kidd is.

    • December 7
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  gregkerr Poor George Zimmerman...hounded by the media...no doubt unemployed...and now facing charges in another case. The media got all excited about the arsenal George owned....5 guns...and gasp!...100 rds of ammunition! For real...I mean the dude was out of ammo...  morePoor George Zimmerman...hounded by the media...no doubt unemployed...and now facing charges in another case. The media got all excited about the arsenal George owned....5 guns...and gasp!...100 rds of ammunition! For real...I mean the dude was out of ammo as far as I'm concerned...I mean bingo!! That could have been a couple rds. for each of four guns and a box of .22lr ammo. I feel under equipped if I don't have at least 200rds. for every rifle I own and 500rds. per handgun. As for 22lr ammo...man has to have at least a thousand rds. Our media...and government..are so uneducated about firearms. My nephew was here from Texas a couple years ago and we went shooting. He wanted to take home a couple empty casings from the guns we'd shot, and I had to tell him no...not even in his checked bag. I mean some TSA person would see them and FBI SWAT would be there, the airport would go on lockdown, Atlanta Public School system would close, and everyone who came within 1,000yds of the empty shell casings, would have to und...    less

  • November 26

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    gregkerr See...that's what I'm talking about Colonel! If the media only knew how many millions of guys are just like us in that regards...well maybe they'd tremble a little and tone down their rants against conservatives , and quit calling us gun toting neanderthals!

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    retcolusa Yea, Greg, I too resent the Neanderthal reference. I am at least a Cro-Magnom, and a very well armed one, too.

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    bratdawn If the zombies ever attack Im coming to your house Colonel!

    • December 3
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    bratdawn Seriously, you need to be ready now days for anything! This tv show "Preppers" really has me thinking about what if?...I say stock up on Ammo and firearms! But obviously, only use them when needed..or for target practice :)

    • December 3
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    Sargesbrat Don't forget the tried and untrue "Duck and Cover"

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  gregkerr Regarding the so called "nuclear deal" the U.S and other western nations made with Iran, I am reminded of concessions made by some of those same western countries to a radical extremist government back in 1938. Striving to, as Neville Chamberlai...  moreRegarding the so called "nuclear deal" the U.S and other western nations made with Iran, I am reminded of concessions made by some of those same western countries to a radical extremist government back in 1938. Striving to, as Neville Chamberlain said..."to achieve peace in our time"....the western powers looked the other way when Adolph seized the Sudetenland in Czechoslovakia. The same folks told Adolph that an invasion of Poland would mean war....or as our President told the world about Syria and what would happen if Syria used chemical weapons..." a red line would be crossed". Hitler...like the Iranians...could smell the weakness...and even after Hitler invaded and conquered Poland, the allies did not attack. And one day Hitler was ready to attack the allies....and we know where that all ended up. I feel that trusting the Iranians ranks right up there with how the west believed Adolph's lies.  less

  • November 24

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    JuJu You are so right, Greg. They smell the weakness. where is Ronald Reagan when we need him... Peace through strength.

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    Wolf <> When an individual, regime or dogmatic religious entities have stated the sworn desire to eradicate me & mine by any action & ploy at their disposal, t'would seem a foolish maneuver to capitulate in any form... & i really dislike being made leth...  more <> When an individual, regime or dogmatic religious entities have stated the sworn desire to eradicate me & mine by any action & ploy at their disposal, t'would seem a foolish maneuver to capitulate in any form... & i really dislike being made lethally foolish by Executive, Congressional, Judical or bureaucratic proxy/  

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    Sargesbrat The Iranians shurly knew this administration is hanging by its fingertips. The deal they made is a farce and our boy came home as though he won the Irish sweepstakes. Looks like most of the country is not amused. As for me, the best way to deal with...  moreThe Iranians shurly knew this administration is hanging by its fingertips. The deal they made is a farce and our boy came home as though he won the Irish sweepstakes. Looks like most of the country is not amused. As for me, the best way to deal with Iran is IMPEACHMENT.  

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    retcolusa Yep, Obummer desperately needed some positive press, but this deal won't get it for him. Any deal that exempts the Israeli's is doomed to failure.

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  gregkerr I also want to wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving! I'll be busy this week getting the castle in shape inside and out for the 26 folks who'll be eating here. Don't worry...I deep fry turkeys and can get three done in less than three hours. I heard some...  moreI also want to wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving! I'll be busy this week getting the castle in shape inside and out for the 26 folks who'll be eating here. Don't worry...I deep fry turkeys and can get three done in less than three hours. I heard something neat about Thanksgiving...it goes something like this. When wondering what one has to be thankful for...imagine making a real effort to list all those things...and thanking God for them on Thursday. Now, imagine waking up on Friday to only have those things, relationships, situations etc etc that you remembered to thank God for on Thursday. I guarantee you that on Friday morning the list of things you no longer had would be a longer one than the list of things you remembered to thank God for on Thursday! Have a blessed day!  less

  • November 24

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    Wolf <> Backatcha Greg as well as all the Brats here, enjoy it immensely... As opposed to your housefull it'll Boop, the critters, myself & a whole lotta quite R & R/

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    Sargesbrat You live at the Salvation Army or something? Good on ya' and have splendid Thanksgiving.

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    retcolusa Watch that hot peanut oil!!

    • November 26
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  gregkerr As a little cog in the big wheel comprised of the United States, it's government and the electorate...I expect to be low on the totem pole as to what crises are developing. That said, I DO NOT EXPECT MY PRESIDENT TO BE JUST AND AVERAGE GUY LIKE ME.......a...  moreAs a little cog in the big wheel comprised of the United States, it's government and the electorate...I expect to be low on the totem pole as to what crises are developing. That said, I DO NOT EXPECT MY PRESIDENT TO BE JUST AND AVERAGE GUY LIKE ME.......and only find out about stuff when it hits the national news. I am not comforted by a leader who thinks he can relate to me and my social position by saying stuff like..."Hey, I'm like you! I didn't know about this until I too saw it on the news!"..of course if it is positive news...he was in on the ground floor planning and instrumental in it's success.  less

  • November 24

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    Wolf <> Afraid i'm simply too cynical to expect anything more'n sub-standard performance, lies & deceitful Socialist agenda >> Fool me once or twice that's on you, beyond that i'm the clown... Clean fire-arms, dry ammunition and as distant from th...  more <> Afraid i'm simply too cynical to expect anything more'n sub-standard performance, lies & deceitful Socialist agenda >> Fool me once or twice that's on you, beyond that i'm the clown... Clean fire-arms, dry ammunition and as distant from the inevitable densely populated sprawl as humanly possible is about as good as it's gonna get for some time to come/  

    • November 25
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    Sargesbrat Wolf -- Was in your State last week and currently in your state of mind this week. One is beautiful place and the other is rather gloomy. Everything we expected has come to fruition. You think any of the idiot liiberals is learning a lesson from all...  moreWolf -- Was in your State last week and currently in your state of mind this week. One is beautiful place and the other is rather gloomy. Everything we expected has come to fruition. You think any of the idiot liiberals is learning a lesson from all this? Me neither.  

    • November 26
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    retcolusa I told JuJu tonight that what is unfolding with Obummercare and all the other failures and debacles of this administration is a "God thing". They will be hoisted by their own petard and be the cause of their own destruction, and they just won't be able t...  moreI told JuJu tonight that what is unfolding with Obummercare and all the other failures and debacles of this administration is a "God thing". They will be hoisted by their own petard and be the cause of their own destruction, and they just won't be able to blame Bush. I only hope that the next Repub. administration has enough time under the statutes of limitations to put several of them in jail.  

    • November 26
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    Wolf <> So where were you John & why no heads up ?... As to the rest no my level of optimistic rectification w/o severe ordeal would fit into a thimble - These bozo's ideology is 180 degrees from ours, a dangerous & non-sensical path for anyone with any...  more <> So where were you John & why no heads up ?... As to the rest no my level of optimistic rectification w/o severe ordeal would fit into a thimble - These bozo's ideology is 180 degrees from ours, a dangerous & non-sensical path for anyone with any semblance of free thought and action/  

    • November 27
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    Sargesbrat Wolf -- Sorry, no time. Rented a car and drove to Santa Rosa. Beautiful ! I like your people and your beautiful State. Much, much nicer than Arizona. Could not believe a city as large as Albaquirque had absolutely no smog. As to liberals, old...  moreWolf -- Sorry, no time. Rented a car and drove to Santa Rosa. Beautiful ! I like your people and your beautiful State. Much, much nicer than Arizona. Could not believe a city as large as Albaquirque had absolutely no smog. As to liberals, old age has eradicated any suffering for the liberal fools.  

    • November 27
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  Sargesbrat wrote a new blog entry:

  First Flight

                      It was my first time actually flying in an air plane.  I had lived on the air base near Sacramento, CA for almost two years.  The sound of the B-25s revving up then ...

  • November 14

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    Sargesbrat You two couldn't get away with anything. Probably had so much radar bouncing off you that you glowed in the dark.

    • November 26
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    retcolusa Unfortunately John, when we were 15 JuJu wouldn't let me bounce off of her. :>)

    • November 26
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    Sargesbrat No, you didn't say that! Remember, she knows when you are sleeping.

    • November 26
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    retcolusa No worry, I'm making up for it now!

    • November 27
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    Sargesbrat You mean "paying for it now," don't you colonel? You are going to get coal in your stocking. Will I have to send the elf over to patch you up?

    • December 6
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  Sargesbrat FINALLY connected with chat room.   It was too late, nobody there.

  

  • November 13
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  kmarwede I finally completed my military brat bio . . . 

  

  Military Brat - Home

  Military Brat - Home

  • November 12

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    kmarwede It was so enriching. Thanks for your thoughts

    • November 14
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    Don Hi Katherine. I'm an Army Brat too & I thought your MilBrat life story was absolutley wonderful. Thank you for sharing that with us MilBrat sister!! Best, Don

    • November 23
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  retcolusa You gotta love Sheriff Joe...

  

  Joe Arpaio Restricts Unpatriotic Inmates To Diet Of Bread, Water

  Maricopa County, Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio has issued a bold threat to any unpatriotic inmates in his jails. According to CBS5, Arpaio is threatening to put any inmates who deface or vandalize the American flag on a diet of only bread and water.

  • November 11

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    Sargesbrat You bet we do. The politician are pulling every trick in the book to get rid of him. He is the most liked administrator in the state and could be governor any time he wanted.

    • November 13
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    retcolusa The trick he pulled that I love most is putting the stray dogs he puts up for adoption in air conditioned buildings while the prisoners live in tents outdoors. When the prisoners complained he told them, "Our troops overseas live in much worse conditions...  moreThe trick he pulled that I love most is putting the stray dogs he puts up for adoption in air conditioned buildings while the prisoners live in tents outdoors. When the prisoners complained he told them, "Our troops overseas live in much worse conditions than you do, and these dogs have committed no crime - tough."  

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    Wolf <> Much like the unconstitutional incarceration conditions whining of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's... At the suffering & expense of many you've given up the right to exercise that both ends against the middle double standard, deal with it and much more/

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  retcolusa Tomorrow is Veteran's Day.   Thank you to my fellow Brat veterans for your service and sacrifices.  Many are called, but only a few answer.  Be proud that you answered your country's call.  God Bless. Terry

  • November 10

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    JuJu And thank you for your service, too.

    • November 10
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    Wolf <> As a Military Brat & combat vet with heavy daughter, mother, father, sisters, brothers-in-law, nieces & nephews armed forces representation both past and present, I can dig it... & of course backatcha for your own sacrifices Terry/

    • November 11
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  • October 27

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    Wolf <> Looks like you're eating good John... Even if your taste in attire leaves something to be desired/

    • October 29
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    gregkerr I like the attire!!!

    • October 30
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    retcolusa His taste in attire is impeccable, especially hats, but alas, in women not so much (so I've been told). There was this one nurse......

    • October 31
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    Sargesbrat Damn! Thought loosing the hat would shut you guys up.

    • November 2
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    Sargesbrat Thanks, Greg. Like your bow tie, too. If you look closely, you will see the bottles of beer on it. It's my drinking shirt. You don't want to see the morning after shirt. Trust me.

    • November 3
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  Don Though much is taken, much abides; and though We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are; One equal temper of heroic hearts, Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will To strive...  moreThough much is taken, much abides; and though We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are; One equal temper of heroic hearts, Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.  

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  Don → retcolusa: Though much is taken, much abides; and though We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are; One equal temper of heroic hearts, Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will To strive...  moreThough much is taken, much abides; and though We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are; One equal temper of heroic hearts, Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.  

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  Alex1965 wrote a new blog entry:

  Canadians in the Black Forest

  I was reading something about the Canadian military the other day. It brought back to mind a couple of visits I made to one of their West German bases back in the late 1970s. Dad, mom, my brother and I were on vacation down in southern Germany, in the Bla...

  • October 20

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    Alex1965 Hello John, long time! I don't think there was any resentment, more an interest as the US wasn't based everywhere in Germany. Large parts had British, French, Belgium or Canadian garrisons instead, so saw few, if any, US personnel. Guess it was the same w...  moreHello John, long time! I don't think there was any resentment, more an interest as the US wasn't based everywhere in Germany. Large parts had British, French, Belgium or Canadian garrisons instead, so saw few, if any, US personnel. Guess it was the same when you were in Japan, Americans were common in Okinawa or close to the US bases but if you drove to Tojoville in the backwoods, you'd be a considered an interesting diversion for the locals.  

    • October 21
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    Sargesbrat Yeh, and when you bring your blonde sister in tow, you become a sideshow. How did they tell the Canadians from the Americans? Were their PX's stull run by Hudson Bay Company? The mucklucks must have been true giveaways, huh?

    • October 22
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    JuJu A brat is a brat no matter where they are from. So good to see you on here, Alex.

    • October 22
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    Sargesbrat Sorry for error on my prior comment. First sentence should end with "in Japan."

    • October 23
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    gregkerr Good to hear from you Alex...thought maybe Nessie had gotten you!

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  retcolusa wrote a new blog entry:

  Dear Mr. President

  I didn't write it, but I agree with every word.       Posted on October 3, 2013   by The Matt Walsh BlogDear President Obama,You strike me as the sort of man who spends a lot of time staring at his own reflection. I wonde...

  • October 18

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    Wolf <> MeThinks the king renders his self-approbation from the legions of officious, stop too quickly and we'll toilet paper our noses mass media... A bit of objective AmeriKan journalistic integrity might just go a long ways towards minimalizing the r...  more <> MeThinks the king renders his self-approbation from the legions of officious, stop too quickly and we'll toilet paper our noses mass media... A bit of objective AmeriKan journalistic integrity might just go a long ways towards minimalizing the remaining three years of choking constiction - Of course we could collectively hold our breath on that happening if for no other reason than seeing who turns the deeper richer shade of blue/  

    • October 20
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    retcolusa Really John, little ole me write a "ghost" blog? Perish the thought!

    • October 20
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    Sargesbrat Wolf -- Elections coming. LiberalsL: out Conservatives: in. Obama: impeached Abigada bing, Abigida boom. Don't let the door hit you in the ass Husain.

    • October 22
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    gregkerr Okay, I cannot tell a lie.........it was I who wro....er...wished I wrote this! Hear that NSA!

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    Sargesbrat Greg -- Good job and I like your bow tie.

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  threeer Greetings from the Kingdom of Saud...where everything is tan, and the driving is insane!!  Hope all of you are well.  Getting acclimated to life in Riyadh has been interesting.  Eskan Village is a relatively quiet "base" but just up the road is ...  moreGreetings from the Kingdom of Saud...where everything is tan, and the driving is insane!!  Hope all of you are well.  Getting acclimated to life in Riyadh has been interesting.  Eskan Village is a relatively quiet "base" but just up the road is downtown Riyadh, and that being the largest city (approaching something like 4 million people) makes it very, um...dynamic!  I've had several near-death experiences driving...all part of the charm of being over here, I suppose!  But it is nice to walk around on base and see all of the military uniforms.  Any base is like home to me...even one in the middle of the desert!  I'll try to do better to keep up with everybody, and even send along some pictures of me out here.   less

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    retcolusa Jim, I lived in Eskan Village during my vacation in Saudi during Desert Shield and Storm. No a bad place, but watch out for stray camels!

    • October 18
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    retcolusa Do you know the story/history of Eskan Village?

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  • October 13
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  • October 8

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  FrankShelton It's been a while, a couple of years since I've visted the site. Where is the registry? It was always my favorite. I was at Rhein/Main AFB, Germany 1953 to 1955. Anyone else there? My email address is: N0FS@ARRL.NET. Be careull! There is no letter "o...  moreIt's been a while, a couple of years since I've visted the site. Where is the registry? It was always my favorite. I was at Rhein/Main AFB, Germany 1953 to 1955. Anyone else there? My email address is: N0FS@ARRL.NET. Be careull! There is no letter "o" in my address. That 0 is a ZERO. The letter "o" will not work.  

  • October 2

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    retcolusa Frank, I was at Ranstein '54'57

    • October 7
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    retcolusa That's RaMstein

    • October 7
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    Sargesbrat Seems we are all avoiding the letter 'O' these days. Welcome aboard!

    • November 2
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  bratdawn By the way, wanted to let you know that our facebook site is starting to take off! Stop by if you get a chance. I am currently trying to plan a trip to MA for my 30th HS reunion. It's amazing that brats I hardly talked to in HS are all of the sudden wanti...  moreBy the way, wanted to let you know that our facebook site is starting to take off! Stop by if you get a chance. I am currently trying to plan a trip to MA for my 30th HS reunion. It's amazing that brats I hardly talked to in HS are all of the sudden wanting to "reconnect". I ask myself "were we ever connected?" lol...but we brats, although may not have appreciated the time we had as "active" brats, we are longing for that time again...so many of us looking for "home"! Our  Facebook page is Military Brats Online. (What else?)  less

  • September 24

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    bratdawn Christina Olsen McDaniel and I are the admins over there, and it's a closed group...if you aren't already a member, and I see your name, you'll be added!

    • September 24
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  bratdawn Hey all! Miss y'all! Been busy with some other projects as well as dealing with some personal issues...As soon as everything settles down, I'll be on more!

  • September 21

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    JuJu Good to hear from you...we have missed you.

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    retcolusa Get yourself on back here, girl

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    Sargesbrat Miss you, too. Come back, y'hear ?

    • September 23
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    bratdawn I will! I miss talking to you all, and think about you, wondering how y'all are doing! I may not be on here, but you all are always in my thoughts!

    • September 24
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  Sargesbrat Did you know the belly gun turrett on the B-24 actually retracted into the body of the aircraft?   It is a little known fact that the B-24 was developed from the plans for a large sea plane -- just like it is little known that the U-2 spy plane was develo...  moreDid you know the belly gun turrett on the B-24 actually retracted into the body of the aircraft?   It is a little known fact that the B-24 was developed from the plans for a large sea plane -- just like it is little known that the U-2 spy plane was developed from the F-104 jet fighter.    If you are an aviation buff, here is a film of the ball turrret in operation.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcPTnsAP9wU     Thanks to our Greatest Generation  less

  

  • September 20

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    Don I'm sure the B-17 & other new equipment of the time was welcomed & perhaps considered "State of the art". I know my dad & others from that time frame were fortunate enough to be invovlved in the computer tech that developed later. I recall them chuckling ...  moreI'm sure the B-17 & other new equipment of the time was welcomed & perhaps considered "State of the art". I know my dad & others from that time frame were fortunate enough to be invovlved in the computer tech that developed later. I recall them chuckling as they thought about the past they had experienced & as they lived through their present to see the major accomplishments. I sometimes feel like my dad must have felt as I see similar developments, both negative & positive ones. I'm chuckling now thinking about the F117 & the B2 stealth aircraft that were developed years ago (not to forget the A12 Oxcart/SR71 Blackbird) & have a radar reflection of a small bird. Really?! ROTFLMAO!!! We had no clue what was being worked on then. I know what Dad told me & I have to smile at what is probably in development now.  less

    • November 23
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    Sargesbrat Don -- SHAZAAM !

    • November 23
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    Sargesbrat The B-29 marked when they no longer put men in ball turrets. It was the first pressurized cabin bomber. A crawl through tunnel went through the bombay so pressure would not be lost when they were opened. The gunners wore T-shirts and sipped coffee while ...  more The B-29 marked when they no longer put men in ball turrets. It was the first pressurized cabin bomber. A crawl through tunnel went through the bombay so pressure would not be lost when they were opened. The gunners wore T-shirts and sipped coffee while at their observation bubbles wathching for Jap fighters that rarely came. In the Far Eastern theater, where they were deployed during the war, they did destroy the Japanese air industry to the point, all guns were removed from the B-29s on missions to conserve fuel. P-51 fighters had the range to go with them and that was all the support they needed. Go figure, once the got the gunner problems and accuracy solved, they were no longer needed. less  less

    • November 23
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    gregkerr As I recall, long after bombers no longer had defensive machineguns, the B-52 still had a pair of tailguns. The North had a hard time with their older Mig jets, of even getting to the altitude that the Buffs flew at. Imagine the surprise felt by the sever...  moreAs I recall, long after bombers no longer had defensive machineguns, the B-52 still had a pair of tailguns. The North had a hard time with their older Mig jets, of even getting to the altitude that the Buffs flew at. Imagine the surprise felt by the several Mig pilots that managed to pull off an interception from the rear only to be shot down by the tailgunner! I believe two...maybe three..Migs, were shot down by B-52 tail guns.  

    • November 24
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    Sargesbrat The tail gunner was removed in the 1960's. They were just sergeants and the buffs are now enitirely manned by officers. The tail gun in the H models became fully automatic with the use of TV and radar. The B-29 used radar to aim the atomic bomb. T...  moreThe tail gunner was removed in the 1960's. They were just sergeants and the buffs are now enitirely manned by officers. The tail gun in the H models became fully automatic with the use of TV and radar. The B-29 used radar to aim the atomic bomb. The radar operator would just be a $100 a month staff sergeant. Now it's a major doing the same thing. No wonder our military costs have gone up so high. A simple fighter cost $16 million. The original B-52's cost only $4 million including the $200 toilet seats. With the use of AWAKS, fighters don't have to be flying electronic wonders. If they want them to be stealthy, why don't they go back to making them out of wood? (I could fix this country in no time, Komrad.)  less

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  NelsonDowns1973 To all my family and friends, I hope this Labor Day finds you all in good health and enjoying the company of family and friends. Please keep in your thoughts and prayers those that have served and those that are currently serving. THANK YOU (and your fami...  moreTo all my family and friends, I hope this Labor Day finds you all in good health and enjoying the company of family and friends. Please keep in your thoughts and prayers those that have served and those that are currently serving. THANK YOU (and your families, too) for your sacrifice! God bless America!!  

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  Roberta Hi Everybody! Wanted to check in and say HI. So much has happened to me in the last few months. When I feel emotionaly up to it, I will write about. I hope you are all well.

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    JuJu Good to see you here. We have been missing you.

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    Roberta I miss you all too. It has been rough. Thanks to my no good father my life has been a mess lately. I hope to talk to you all soon.

    • September 2
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    JuJu It will be good to talk to you.

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    retcolusa Hi Robbie, glad to hear from you and come on back soon.

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