How many vets do we have here?
me
It's about 5:45 Central Time...
All the vets should getting home from work about now....
I was looking to see if any bank employees, postal workers, federal guberment peoples, or the dog catcher were home yet....
ah... that's right .... they got the day off ...
I have to go rake some leaves.....
US Navy here ... No Slack from Heavy Attack !
not everyone got the day off....
Working also. Quiet day so far, though.
21 years of active duty service, retired in 2006 and now a federal law enforcement academy instructor.
They gave us the day off so I spent it in the garage wrenching on a buddy's bike.
Many thanks and my eternal gratitude for those still serving.
"21 years of active duty service, retired in 2006 and now a federal law enforcement academy instructor. "
What do you teach at FLETC? I know a guy in the firearms division down there.
Well then, thanks to the five of us. Especially thanks to the ones who have had lead flying their way (I'm not in that group).
I have had a bit of lead flying my way, but the worst was when we departed the runway into a minefield. Nosegear malfunction. We came running out of the plane and heard people yelling, "stop running, you are in a minefield".
Missed this yesterday. (Yes, I had to work)
USMC/USAF 17yrs total
Quote from: "Dr. Mordo"I have had a bit of lead flying my way, but the worst was when we departed the runway into a minefield. Nosegear malfunction. We came running out of the plane and heard people yelling, "stop running, you are in a minefield".
C-130?
Yep. 1970 E-model C-130. Almost certainly in the boneyard now due to wing spar cracks.
I'm at the FLETC in Charleston, SC. Part of the Maritime Law Enforcement Academy staff.
The guy I know is with the firearms division at FLETC Charleston.
I was never in the military, just the Air force. :wink:
My 21 years were in the AF, all of it either under a ruck sack, or jumping out of perfectly good airplanes.
I've always held the metality that the people enabling others to put direct fire on the enemy is a warrior in their own right. Without those folks making it happen, I couldn't have accomplished my missions during my last 2 tours in Iraq and 2 in Afghanistan.
Thank you for your support and service, I still appreciate it to this day.
I'm in the Defensive Tactics branch at the academy. It's a small world, if you're ever up this way give me a shout. We'll ride over to the beach and I'll buy you a beer!
Not all who were celebrated yesterday were Veterans in the traditional sense of the word , some gave their all and were not directly in the military .
Here's to you MOM . I salute you ! :bowdown
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died 6 days after veterans day last year , lung cancer , quit smoking 40 years ago ...............if you smoke please think about it .
Here's a few more pics from yesterday at the New Hampshire Veterans Cemetary .....................except the pic of the gravestones that one is from Memorial Day
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Motorcycle content ..........
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USAF 1986-1994
544th Intelligence Wing, Offutt AFB, NE
6903 ESG (Skivvy Nine), Osan AB, Korea
A happy belated Veterans Day to all!
Edited to remove whining. :wink:
Sorry I'm late.... been away again.
Am I allowed in here??? 34 yrs Royal Air Force and still serving.
I was watching our Remembrance Parade on TV news and thinking, "Two yrs time, that'll be me at the back, with all the other retired vets... " time kinda catches up with you :oops:
check out http://www.combatvet.org (http://www.combatvet.org)
for a website dedicated to combat veterans who ride. Not a MC just a good group of folks.. don't let the black leather and Harley costumes fool ya...
Hey Bixxer Bob, I did a 9 month exchange with the 2622 RAF Air Regiment at RAF Losimouth back in 2001, an absolutely stunning area and one I certainly plan on returning to again.
I spent a couple of nights out on a pub crawl in Elgin, not something I plan on experiencing again anytime soon...... those chaps can drink!
I did steal a rock from the highest point in the highlands. My sorry ass humped a rucksack, weapon and associated combat gear all the way up there, I figured a rock wouldn't make that big of a difference on the way back down..... still have that rock to this day.
During one of my Iraq vacations near Mosul, I was attached to an RAF Air Regiment as the USAF liason, and once again had a warm welcome and fantastic experience operating with them.
I'm planning a trip with the wife for next year. We'll start at RAF Mildenhal and taking a route through the Highlands and to Stirling Castle, her direct heritage.
Good on you for making it through to retirement and thank you for your service!
Might want to plan a quick trip to Scotland while there, and maybe pop over to the Triumph factory and do a tour, if you hit up a local dealer ( in the UK you can sign up in advance)...
Worked off and on with Her majesty's finest a few times...
I even made a few trips up to Spean Bridge.
I rode my Sprint all over England and Scotland..
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My wife rides the T-Bird, her father has a restored Tiger Cub, I have the Sprint for a while longer and the Tiger's coming home on the 22nd.
I'll find a dealer once there a see if we can work out a factory tour, thanks for the excellent idea!
just get on the triumph site, and select UK and start email dealers, I used A1 Moto out of york...
here you go
http://www.triumph.co.uk/uk/9323.aspx (http://www.triumph.co.uk/uk/9323.aspx)
Triumph offers dealers and R.A.T. packs the opportunity to visit the factory and see the assembly of engines and complete motorcycles at its main Hinckley plant. Customers wishing to join one of these VIP tours should contact their official Triumph dealer for details of any upcoming events.
We also offer a small number of factory tours to individual members of the public. Places for these tours are extremely limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The available dates for public tours are:
All upcoming tours are fully booked. Please check back for details of future dates.
Tours listed on this website start at 10am and are free of charge. To book a place, please email
tours@triumph.co.ukUnfortunately we are unable to accommodate requests from individuals or groups wishing to visit the factory at any other times.
Notes for visitors
For security reasons no cameras or recording equipment may be used on the factory tour.
The Triumph Factory Tour involves approximately one hour of walking, including several flights of stairs. Visitors with mobility difficulties should notify us in advance so that provisions can be made.
There are a maximum of four places per application.
There are no age restrictions; however the recommended minimum age is 14 years old. Persons under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Health and safety of visitors is paramount. Guidelines must be followed and anyone failing to adhere to the regulations may be ejected from the tour.
The tour lasts for approximately two hours in total. There are no public catering facilities on site and limited WC facilities.
Triumph Factory Tour merchandise is available for sale at the end of the tour.
Triumph reserves the right to cancel or amend any tours.
Quote from: "Tom Herold"Hey Bixxer Bob, I did a 9 month exchange with the 2622 RAF Air Regiment at RAF Losimouth back in 2001, an absolutely stunning area and one I certainly plan on returning to again.
I spent a couple of nights out on a pub crawl in Elgin, not something I plan on experiencing again anytime soon...... those chaps can drink!
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I'm planning a trip with the wife for next year. We'll start at RAF Mildenhal and taking a route through the Highlands and to Stirling Castle, her direct heritage.
Good on you for making it through to retirement and thank you for your service!
Hi Tom, I've been to Elgin a few times, although my wife knows it better, as she's a regular visitor to Lossie due to her working in support for our Tornado aircraft. She can drink better than me too. We only live about an hour from Mildenhall so if you pm me for an Email address, I'd be happy to help out / show you some sights or just meet up somewhere when you come over. :wink: