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Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Happy Veterans Day To Those That Also Belong To Club DD-214

 



The young me above on the way to Nha Trang

from Pleiku. This was one of my many scrounging

missions. Below me as I look now 51 years later.



Now something special:




Happy Veteran's Day to all of my brothers and sisters out there!  

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53 comments:

  1. ScottNovember 11, 2020 at 3:14 AM

    Thank you for your service Sir.
    Scott in Ohio, a daily Lurker

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  2. Arc EyeNovember 11, 2020 at 3:25 AM

    Happy Birthday day late sir.Thanks for your service decades late,,Marc ear Buffalo NY,,daily lurker as well.

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  3. Jeffery in AlabamaNovember 11, 2020 at 3:54 AM

    Great post. Thanks for your service and wishing you a Happy Birthday.
    I bet 'ol Sex Pot could pull the hinges off hell!

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  4. AnonymousNovember 11, 2020 at 4:17 AM

    Great story!

    Thank-you for answering your country's call. Good work soldier!

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  5. MSG GrumpyNovember 11, 2020 at 5:42 AM

    Just tried to post a Vet picture from Mr Woodsterman and give credit for the source...
    Come to find out Mr Woodsterman is verboten according to Farce-book...

    They aren't even trying to hide their decent into Fascist Rule...

    GRRRR

    MSG Grumpy

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  6. Woodsterman (Odie)November 11, 2020 at 6:04 AM

    Scott, thank you, and glad to have you lurking.

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  7. Woodsterman (Odie)November 11, 2020 at 6:07 AM

    Arc Eye, thank you Sir! It's great to meet some of the Woodsterman Lurkers.

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  8. Bill ChunkoNovember 11, 2020 at 6:08 AM

    Happy Veterans Day to you too!

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  9. Woodsterman (Odie)November 11, 2020 at 6:08 AM

    Jeffery, She was a great truck, and indeed tough as nails.

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  10. Woodsterman (Odie)November 11, 2020 at 6:10 AM

    wsomarine, I would say by your name a thank you, to you, is Also in order. THANK YOU MARINE!

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  11. Woodsterman (Odie)November 11, 2020 at 6:17 AM

    MSG Grumpy, LOL! Yes I've lost my posting of this blog privileges at Facebook. They deem it unsavory. If you wish you can copy and paste it, but they won't except this address.

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  12. Woodsterman (Odie)November 11, 2020 at 6:18 AM

    Bill, sounds like we are brothers. Thank You Sir!

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  13. StevennNovember 11, 2020 at 6:22 AM

    Welcome home brother.

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  14. Old TechNovember 11, 2020 at 6:33 AM

    Thank you for your service.
    And being banned from FB is a badge of honor.

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  15. Woodsterman (Odie)November 11, 2020 at 6:40 AM

    MSG Grumpy, I've posted it here and Facebook hasn't figured out that address yet. I have many blogs: https://woodstermantoo.blogspot.com

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  16. Woodsterman (Odie)November 11, 2020 at 6:41 AM

    Stevenn, thank you Brother! Welcome Home!

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  17. Woodsterman (Odie)November 11, 2020 at 6:44 AM

    Old Tech, thank you! Facebook is a challenge but I slipped this post by them this morning by posting it here with a FB LINK:

    https://woodstermantoo.blogspot.com

    It's Facebook proof.

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  18. CurmudgeonNovember 11, 2020 at 6:48 AM

    You handsome devil! Happy Veterans Day to all who served and are serving and may God bless them all.

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  19. KidNovember 11, 2020 at 6:51 AM

    Thank you Odie and for all you do today also.

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  20. edutcherNovember 11, 2020 at 7:28 AM

    Mrs Smith knew a few things about loyalty, After a bad fall in Vegas, her husband, 77 Sunset Strip actor, Roger Smith, stuck by her. When he developed myesthenia gravis, she stayed with him to the end.

    She was, and is, a class act.

    And a big Hooah to you. You still serve this country.

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  21. SandeeNovember 11, 2020 at 7:49 AM

    Thank you for your service, Odie.

    Have a fabulous Veterans Day. ♥

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  22. TVMA DocNovember 11, 2020 at 8:06 AM

    Thank you for your service.

    ...and my respect for Ann has increased immensely.

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  23. Dave JilesNovember 11, 2020 at 8:28 AM

    Happy Veterans Day to all who served. I spent some time not far from Nha Trang and did make a one day trip there to pick up some equipment. I was about one year behind Woodsterman, serving with the Navy Seabees, sometimes it still seems like yesterday.
    I never got to see Bob Hope and Ann Margret but we did get occasional USO shows by copy bands from the Philippines. You aint heard music until you've heard "Take me home country roads" sung by Filipino girls.
    But they brightened our day God Bless em.
    Think I'll go call an old friend that was there with me.
    I raise my glass to all that served.

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  24. Kathe W.November 11, 2020 at 8:44 AM

    What a wonderful post! And many thanks to you for your selfless gift to our country.

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  25. LeslieNovember 11, 2020 at 8:55 AM

    Thank you for your service sir.

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  26. toddNovember 11, 2020 at 9:37 AM

    Thank you for your Service Odie !!

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  27. Woodsterman (Odie)November 11, 2020 at 10:24 AM

    Ah Sweet Pea, you turn my head. Thank you so much!

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  28. Woodsterman (Odie)November 11, 2020 at 10:25 AM

    Kid, Thank You Sir!

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  29. Woodsterman (Odie)November 11, 2020 at 10:29 AM

    edutcher, I've been in love with that woman since "Pocketful of Miracles."

    Thank You!

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  30. Woodsterman (Odie)November 11, 2020 at 10:29 AM

    Thank You Sandee!

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  31. Woodsterman (Odie)November 11, 2020 at 10:31 AM

    TVMA Doc, She's a National Treasure.

    Thank you!

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  32. Woodsterman (Odie)November 11, 2020 at 10:34 AM

    Dave Jiles, thank you also. I also saw those shows and never the big ones. They were a hoot, but quite enjoyable. Did you get the strippers too?

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  33. Woodsterman (Odie)November 11, 2020 at 10:35 AM

    Thank You Kathe!

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  34. Woodsterman (Odie)November 11, 2020 at 10:36 AM

    Thank You Leslie!

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  35. Woodsterman (Odie)November 11, 2020 at 10:37 AM

    Thank You Todd!

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  36. CederqNovember 11, 2020 at 10:57 AM

    Odie, you, me, and all the other vets did good..

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  37. CederqNovember 11, 2020 at 10:59 AM

    I wish I had that 5-Tonner here and now, make it into a righteous camper... and I could burn any fuel I could scrounge.

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  38. Dave BagwillNovember 11, 2020 at 11:21 AM

    20 years after left the Air Force - DaNang, 1971 - I applied for a certain relief program from the local gov't office here in Southern ORegon. The lady that helped me was efficient and kind, and to my very great surprise, when we were done, she stood and took my hand and said 'thank you for your service'. Hey - I'm not much of a crier, but that simple gesture of thankfulness was the first one I had ever gotten, and it almost undid me.
    I'm sure many of us have had similar experiences.

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  39. Woodsterman (Odie)November 11, 2020 at 1:56 PM

    Cederq, You did great! Thank You!

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  40. Woodsterman (Odie)November 11, 2020 at 1:58 PM

    Cederq, I looked into buying a decommissioned deuce and a half when I got out for the same reason you wanted a 5 ton.

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  41. Woodsterman (Odie)November 11, 2020 at 2:01 PM

    Dave, I think I waited a bit longer than that. You're right, it felt great. Welcome Home!

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  42. Joe JacksonNovember 11, 2020 at 2:41 PM

    Facebook cops were here at the house today asking A LOT OF QUESTIONS about YOU ol' man. I didn't give ya up, though. All's good in the hood.

    Go regular Army brutha...

    Joe
    https://theviewfromladylake.blogspot.com/

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  43. Woodsterman (Odie)November 11, 2020 at 3:03 PM

    Joe, They've been on my tail for days. Some dirty rat squealed and I'm gonna rub him out.

    Thanks My RA pal. I was drafted and was lucky and served 20 1/2 months. Early out from Vietnam.

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  44. AdrienneNovember 11, 2020 at 3:28 PM

    You're just as cute today as 51 years ago, Odie. (Down girl!)

    Love ya...

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  45. CederqNovember 11, 2020 at 3:53 PM

    Hey, even a deuce and a half would be okay too! I looked into a couple of years ago and decomed one in good condition and they wanted a small fortune..

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  46. MikeyNovember 11, 2020 at 3:56 PM

    Happy veterans day. Same to all your vet readers. Thank you for doing your part.

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  47. Ned EastwoodNovember 11, 2020 at 4:02 PM

    First of all Thank You for Your Service. It means more to most of us than words can ever express. No higher level of respect can be earned. Secondly if that story didn't choke you up then you haven't ever really thought about what our armed forces men and women gave up and sacrificed. By you I mean your readers.My father who served told me I had a smart mouth and could never serve. I am pretty sure they would have fixed quick, fast and in a hurry. By the time I felt the call and wanted to join I had broke both hips and was no good to them. I still regret not serving my country as my father and most of my uncles did. I will serve here to my dying day in our homeland if our Constitution is breached or unAmerican ideas are forced upon us. Standing Ready

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  48. Woodsterman (Odie)November 11, 2020 at 4:03 PM

    Adrienne, you do this old man more good than you know. (Be still my heart!)

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  49. Woodsterman (Odie)November 11, 2020 at 4:06 PM

    Cederq, if I remember when I was looking the new ones to the Army were only $8875.00. I never followed through though.

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  50. Woodsterman (Odie)November 11, 2020 at 4:07 PM

    Thank you Mikey!

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  51. Woodsterman (Odie)November 11, 2020 at 4:13 PM

    Thank You Ned Eastwood, and we're glad you're there too. When "it" comes you can sit on the hill with us because a lot of us don't move well. We'll be put up there by the young ones with our scopes.

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  52. BrigNovember 11, 2020 at 4:30 PM

    Thank You for your service to our country.
    You haven't aged a bit, ya still look like trouble...

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  53. Woodsterman (Odie)November 12, 2020 at 7:11 AM

    Brig, I am trouble! Thank You!

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