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Anyone ever wonder why a mere Area or Occupation ribbon worn by any 2 year (likely draftee) PX or Stockade Workers or Prisoners deserve more respect and acknowledgement than Volunteer (my units were 100% volunteers) Cold War & Good Conduct Decoration recipients do? I certainly did/do.
I also believe that it was totally absurd not even receiving an overseas ribbon, after serving 28 months on the Czech/West German border,...much time spent in OPEN and on lock & load with full ammo compliment or combat loads on our vehicles (jeeps, tanks, APCs). Way-back-when Recon Jeeps had no canvas whatsoever, since all had mounted thirties. Neil
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shiat
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On behalf of the entire American Legion, please accept a heartfelt apology for the extreme discourtesy and rudeness of that arsehole. Blue Quote:
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Blue,
Thanks for the apology, even though already received a few such from some members of Colonia, NJ American Legion Post. Wife and I used to attend many of their functions as guests, when my good friend and Legion member Paul "Cat" Beutel (sp?). RIP: "Cat". Regardless, I hold no animosity towards either Legion or VFW for their hierarchies foolishly acting so superior. Most all dues collecting fraternities, social clubs or organizations normally consider selves better or more superior than most all other groups. Such is normal. Whereas with my State of New Jersey's longtime insulting We Cold War Veterans by denying us the small Veterans Property Tax Exemption (longtime $50 a year & now $250 yearly),...Is Downright Criminal (quite preferentially biased also). All or any type tax exemptions come from PUBLIC FUNDS! Not from mere Club Membership Dues. Also any people whom continuously profess Honoring ALL Veterans WHILE NOT,...are just lying. It's as simple as that. All the C-caps, patriotic singing & flag waving won't change that fact. Neil
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