Military Vets?

bmattioli · #1 06-28-2020, 06:39 PM

USAF 1984-1994 Telecommunications and Data Installation and Maintenance AFSC 362X4. Served at Torrejon AB Spain, Blytheville AFB AR and Kirkland AFB NM. Best years of my life and would enlist today if given the opportunity. I love my country and my Flag..

qed2190 · #2 06-28-2020, 06:47 PM

I remember my Mom sending me packs of Topps cards through the mail while I was in the army in Viet Nam and opening them up in the jungle in '67.

Tao_Moko · #3 06-28-2020, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by qed2190

I remember my Mom sending me packs of Topps cards through the mail while I was in the army in Viet Nam and opening them up in the jungle in '67.

We don't normally talk about the care packages and letters so cool story. Any little piece of home is highly beneficial. Even in modern war zones it can take a long time to get "snail mail". I would sometimes spend six weeks forward and couldn't wait to get back to a hand written letter. Never got cards though - that would have been cool. Thank you for your service.

vthobby · #4 06-30-2020, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by qed2190

I remember my Mom sending me packs of Topps cards through the mail while I was in the army in Viet Nam and opening them up in the jungle in '67.

I've seen so many Vietnam movies, docs, specials but I've never seen baseball cards in the jungle Too cool!

Thanks to all that serve, have served and those who have passed RIP!

25 Years US Army _ 13A Field Artillery

Commander of HHC 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain) in Afghanistan 2010-11

Dakar, Senegal Africa 2015

USA today and forever!

Peace, Mike

seanofjapan · #5 07-01-2020, 12:44 AM

I spent four years as a radio operator in the Canadian army (1995 to 1999). Never saw combat or any overseas service. Fun while it lasted but decided not to make a career out of it. I do sometimes miss those days though, not sure if its because I liked the army or I liked being young.

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