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Forum: Vietnam 09-27-2009, 12:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,395
Posted By farmboy
A lot of our evacs were made in heavy bush and...

A lot of our evacs were made in heavy bush and they used jungle penetrators or rigid litters they would winch up. Penetrators had little seats and they were for less seriously wounded.

I rode a...
Forum: Vietnam 09-27-2009, 12:37 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 13,027
Posted By farmboy
This has gone from silly to stupid. Try...

This has gone from silly to stupid.

Try this link and read through.http://benefits.military.com/misc/installations/Base_Content.jsp?id=1165

Here is a snip from that
"During the Vietnam...
Forum: Veterans Concerns 09-22-2009, 09:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,260
Posted By farmboy
I hope the judge give the "volunteers" the...

I hope the judge give the "volunteers"
the firing squad.
Sheesh!
Forum: Veterans Concerns 09-22-2009, 09:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,527
Posted By farmboy
A lot of misconceptions exist over the VA...

A lot of misconceptions exist over the VA healthcare system.
I have been enrolled since 1970 and consider it overall very good.

Being a veteran does not mean you are owed healthcare for anything...
Forum: Vietnam 09-22-2009, 09:20 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 13,027
Posted By farmboy
I made E6 in just over three years. Where do you...

I made E6 in just over three years. Where do you get 7?
At that time I think an E5 used the 4 designator.
There was a shake and bake school in the regular army where you could make E6 in 6...
Forum: Veterans Appreciation 09-21-2009, 09:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,880
Posted By farmboy
That's the 5th group flash. Except for some...

That's the 5th group flash.
Except for some TDYs from 1st and 7th groups the 5th had SF responsibility in RVN.
Today they are in Kentucky.
I also was in Taining Group, 6th and 7th group.
There...
Forum: Vietnam 09-21-2009, 08:54 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 13,027
Posted By farmboy
Your friend is mistaken. Or full of crap. Seals...

Your friend is mistaken. Or full of crap.
Seals are Navy guys.
"US Army Special Forces" is the only group with the that actual name.
All the new high speed guys come under the SOCOM umbrella....
Forum: Veterans Appreciation 09-20-2009, 01:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,880
Posted By farmboy
I never saw a veteran's badge other than the...

I never saw a veteran's badge other than the ruptured duck used after WW2.

Retirees get a special retiree ID card that allows them access to some services.
Some say Walmart is cheaper than the...
Forum: General Posts 09-19-2009, 08:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,082
Posted By farmboy
One source of coins was 10th Special Forces Group...

One source of coins was 10th Special Forces Group at Bad Tolz, Germany.

Since the 80s they have taken on a life of their own and have reached the status of "damn nuisance."

They are...
Forum: Military Weapons 09-19-2009, 08:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,588
Posted By farmboy
These were made in a number of calibers and...

These were made in a number of calibers and barrel lengths.
71/2" .45LC was quite common.
Probably good to list more details.
These pieces have an extensive history.
Forum: Reenactment 09-13-2009, 08:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,196
Posted By farmboy
Guns ain't toys, wars ain't games.

Guns ain't toys, wars ain't games.
Forum: Military Weapons 09-07-2009, 12:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,362
Posted By farmboy
How is lead going to damage steel? Or any metal...

How is lead going to damage steel?
Or any metal harder than itself?
Just curious.
Forum: Vietnam 08-26-2009, 10:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,466
Posted By farmboy
So do you feel that is an unusually high number? ...

So do you feel that is an unusually high number?

Do you know any "good" blacks?
Forum: General Posts 08-26-2009, 10:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 963
Posted By farmboy
Interesting history. Worth some reading. ...

Interesting history.
Worth some reading.
You'll notice actual Hawaiins conspicuously absent from the festivities.
Forum: Vietnam 08-22-2009, 09:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,889
Posted By farmboy
He got off easy. One aspect, however, is that...

He got off easy.
One aspect, however, is that the deeper they dug, the uglier it got.
Some high ranking folks were being seen to have participating in trying to cover this up and possibly condoning...
Forum: Women Patriots 08-22-2009, 09:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,344
Posted By farmboy
Interesting artical. I believe in personal...

Interesting artical.
I believe in personal ability.
Forum: New Members 07-06-2009, 03:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,709
Posted By farmboy
Wandered by

Just noticed this site and wandered in,
Looks like some interesting stuff.
Hope I can add something.
Grumpy at times, but reasonable and peaceful.
I am retired and enjoying it more every day.
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