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Old 07-20-2005, 06:14 PM
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Have served during the Vietnam/Cold War Era in T'Harde Netherlands from July 1974 to Sept 1975 with the 23rd USAFA DET.
Nienburg FRG from Sept 1975 to Dec 1975 with the 32nd USAFA DET.
Bliedorn Kaserne Ansbach, FRG from Dec 1975 to Dec 1976 with A BTRY 2/28th FA VII Corps.
Fort Riley, KS from Feb 1977 to Feb 1978 with SVC BTRY 1/5th FA 1st BDE 1st ID(BRO). Got out as an E-4 SP/4.

Then joined the Army National Guard and served in Ayer, MA from June 1980 to Oct 1985 with F CO 726 MAINT BN 26th ID(Yankee Division). Was promoted to SP/5 E-5 Sept 1982 then converted to SGT E-5 1 OCT 1985.
Transferred to the GA Army National Guard in Quitman from Oct 1985 to Mar 1988 with D CO 2/121 IN(M) 48th IN(M)
Transferred due to lack of a E-5 slot to Thomasville Mar 1988 to Apr 1991 with D CO 560th ENG BN.
Then transferred back to MA Army National Guard and finished the Cold War Era with D CO 726 MSB in Ayer, MA.
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Old 07-21-2005, 01:34 AM
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Welcome, and thank you for your service!
There are some truly fine folks that hang here.Jump on in whatever conversations that suit your fancy.

Again,welcome.
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Old 07-21-2005, 02:00 AM
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Welcome aboard Frank. Glad to have you and don't be too scarce here. Great folks, great info here but watch out for those psyco guys.
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Old 07-21-2005, 03:24 AM
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Welcome to the PF Frank ..... take your time and look around the site. There's tons to explore .... but please tell me that your not a Red Sox fan
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Another Massachusetts man! Excellent! Welcome!
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Welcome aboard and thanks for your service!

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Welcome aboard Frank and like Stick said...watch out for those psyco vets....they're not wrapped to tightly
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Old 07-21-2005, 02:26 PM
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Glad to have you here Frank and Thank You for your service.


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