The Ford Barn

Old Henry · 11-11-2015, 03:43 PM

It does my heart good to read them all and realize what a great bunch of patriots I associate with on the barn.

Tinker · 11-11-2015, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Henry

It does my heart good to read them all and realize what a great bunch of patriots I associate with on the barn.

Could not have said it better. Thank you too all that have and still are serving.

wisbangman · 11-11-2015, 05:59 PM

Navy 1964-65-66 Petty officer/ Mount Captain on a 3' 50 cal. gun mount, CA 148 U.S.S. Newport News, Heavy Cruiser- Dominican Republic Crisis, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. San Juan, Puerto Rico. Bergen, Norway. Copenhagen, Denmark. Portsmouth, England and assorted others.....Fifty years ago, doesn't seem possible!

hotcoupe · 11-11-2015, 06:41 PM

USAF 1968 -1972 S/Sgt. special purpose vehicle repair. Dover AFB, Danang AFB, Homestead AFB.

Dak Rat · 11-11-2015, 07:13 PM

US Army, 1967-69. Served with the 11th Armored Cavalry. Viet Nam April '68 to May'69.

rotorwrench · 11-11-2015, 07:56 PM

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US Army National Guard, 49th Armored Division Texas Lone Star was my weekend warrior job for 6-years. I was in a detachment that provided helicopter maintenance for several companies here in San Antonio. We worked on Hueys, Cobras, & Kiowas back then. My unit had orders for Iraq back in 1991 but when the Pentagon found out we only had old stuff they rescinded the orders. I guess they didn't want two types of helicopters due to supply chain problems. I still think the Huey was better suited than the Blackhawk was for desert warfare. I was kind of old for that stuff anyway but I would have been happy to go even if it was hotter than Hades. The 49th was deactivated to the 36th Infantry Div back in the last decade.

Lawson Cox · 11-11-2015, 07:57 PM

I lost a friend and a fellow veteran today. Bill Morris, age 91, of Covington, GA. Bill had a twin brother, both served in Army Signal Corps. Bill was in the second wave to go ashore at Omaha Beach on D Day, right in rear of Infantry and light artillery, laying cable and setting up front line communications.

An interesting aside, another fellow in my Sunday school class, Sanford McDonald, 88, was on board ship on the way to an all out attack on the Japanese mainland when they received word that the Japanese had surrendered, and the war was over.

Never forget the greatest generation. I hope we never have to be faced with war again. Thanks Bill, and Sanford and all other Vets for your service to our country.

Mike in AZ · 11-11-2015, 08:24 PM

My sincere and heartfelt thanks to all the Veterans and all who now serve.....Mike

Ol' Ron · 11-11-2015, 08:41 PM

US Navy 52-56

LarryCa · 11-11-2015, 09:15 PM

USMC 1964-68
Vietnam 65-66 Charlie Co. 1st Battalion 4th Marines
Alpha Co 1st Battalion 3rd Marines
Rifle Instructor Edison Range Camp Pendleton 66-68 Sergeant E5

BN · 11-11-2015, 09:39 PM

USN, aboard the USS Ticonderoga (CVA-14) (reconditioned WWII aircraft carrier). 1961 - Jn 1964. Worked on aircraft support equipment. Served 3 1/2 years since I was a "kiddie cruiser" (if you joined before 18 you got out the day before you turned 21). Barely missed Vietnam. Was discharged a month before the Gulf of Tonkin, in which the Ticonderoga was involved.

NormC · 11-11-2015, 09:55 PM

USAF 1981-1989 Aircraft Maintenance Technician/CrewChief on RF-4C, F-16C and F117A. My Thanks to All who Served, Past Present and Future.

Alan O'Connell · 11-11-2015, 10:02 PM

Drafted December 15, 1966. U.S. Army, Military police Mannhiem, Germany

Shadetree · 11-11-2015, 10:23 PM

USAF 1955-1959. Aircraft mechanic on F-86D. Spent three years in Germany.

zzlegend · 11-11-2015, 10:51 PM

U.S. Army 9th Infantry Division May 66 - May 68

larry/Texas · 11-11-2015, 11:04 PM

US Army 2 years, '66-'68 including about 17 months in Germany doing weapon maintenance in support of NATO.

34ford · 11-11-2015, 11:46 PM

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Mike B · 11-12-2015, 12:09 AM

Thank you all Gents!

I'd salute you, but I'm not worthy.

flatmotor40 · 11-12-2015, 06:04 AM

Army aviation 67-70.114 Assault Helicopter Vin Long 68.Crew chief and door gunner.My brother an Uncle were station with me at the same place and same time in 68.Uncle flew with me a few times.He was a Captain at the time

38coop · 11-12-2015, 06:57 AM

Alan O'Connell: Which MP company were you with? I was with the 8th INF DIV at Coleman Barracks. We used to work with the 537th(?) at Turly Barracks.

11-11-2015, 03:43 PM	#1
Old Henry Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 5,781	Re: Will all Veterans please arise. It does my heart good to read them all and realize what a great bunch of patriots I associate with on the barn. __________________ Prof. Henry (The Roaming Gnome) "It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” *Ursula K. Le Guin in The Left Hand of Darkness

11-11-2015, 05:59 PM	#3
wisbangman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: oshkosh wi Posts: 216	Re: Will all Veterans please arise. Navy 1964-65-66 Petty officer/ Mount Captain on a 3' 50 cal. gun mount, CA 148 U.S.S. Newport News, Heavy Cruiser- Dominican Republic Crisis, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. San Juan, Puerto Rico. Bergen, Norway. Copenhagen, Denmark. Portsmouth, England and assorted others.....Fifty years ago, doesn't seem possible!

11-11-2015, 06:41 PM	#4
hotcoupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: imperial,mo Posts: 781	Re: Will all Veterans please arise. USAF 1968 -1972 S/Sgt. special purpose vehicle repair. Dover AFB, Danang AFB, Homestead AFB.

11-11-2015, 07:13 PM	#5
Dak Rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 222	Re: Will all Veterans please arise. US Army, 1967-69. Served with the 11th Armored Cavalry. Viet Nam April '68 to May'69.

11-11-2015, 07:56 PM	#6
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 18,012	Re: Will all Veterans please arise. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) US Army National Guard, 49th Armored Division Texas Lone Star was my weekend warrior job for 6-years. I was in a detachment that provided helicopter maintenance for several companies here in San Antonio. We worked on Hueys, Cobras, & Kiowas back then. My unit had orders for Iraq back in 1991 but when the Pentagon found out we only had old stuff they rescinded the orders. I guess they didn't want two types of helicopters due to supply chain problems. I still think the Huey was better suited than the Blackhawk was for desert warfare. I was kind of old for that stuff anyway but I would have been happy to go even if it was hotter than Hades. The 49th was deactivated to the 36th Infantry Div back in the last decade.

11-11-2015, 07:57 PM	#7
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,119	Re: Will all Veterans please arise. I lost a friend and a fellow veteran today. Bill Morris, age 91, of Covington, GA. Bill had a twin brother, both served in Army Signal Corps. Bill was in the second wave to go ashore at Omaha Beach on D Day, right in rear of Infantry and light artillery, laying cable and setting up front line communications. An interesting aside, another fellow in my Sunday school class, Sanford McDonald, 88, was on board ship on the way to an all out attack on the Japanese mainland when they received word that the Japanese had surrendered, and the war was over. Never forget the greatest generation. I hope we never have to be faced with war again. Thanks Bill, and Sanford and all other Vets for your service to our country. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

11-11-2015, 08:24 PM	#8
Mike in AZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waddell, AZ Posts: 2,540	Re: Will all Veterans please arise. My sincere and heartfelt thanks to all the Veterans and all who now serve.....Mike

11-11-2015, 08:41 PM	#9
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,985	Re: Will all Veterans please arise. US Navy 52-56

11-11-2015, 09:15 PM	#10
LarryCa Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Madera California Posts: 6	Re: Will all Veterans please arise. USMC 1964-68 Vietnam 65-66 Charlie Co. 1st Battalion 4th Marines Alpha Co 1st Battalion 3rd Marines Rifle Instructor Edison Range Camp Pendleton 66-68 Sergeant E5

11-11-2015, 09:39 PM	#11
BN Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Keller, Tx Posts: 114	Re: Will all Veterans please arise. USN, aboard the USS Ticonderoga (CVA-14) (reconditioned WWII aircraft carrier). 1961 - Jn 1964. Worked on aircraft support equipment. Served 3 1/2 years since I was a "kiddie cruiser" (if you joined before 18 you got out the day before you turned 21). Barely missed Vietnam. Was discharged a month before the Gulf of Tonkin, in which the Ticonderoga was involved. __________________ Bill Newland

11-11-2015, 09:55 PM	#12
NormC Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Flowery Branch, GA Posts: 80	Re: Will all Veterans please arise. USAF 1981-1989 Aircraft Maintenance Technician/CrewChief on RF-4C, F-16C and F117A. My Thanks to All who Served, Past Present and Future.

11-11-2015, 10:02 PM	#13
Alan O'Connell Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Peabody, MA Posts: 499	Re: Will all Veterans please arise. Drafted December 15, 1966. U.S. Army, Military police Mannhiem, Germany

11-11-2015, 10:23 PM	#14
Shadetree Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cottageville, WV Posts: 1,535	Re: Will all Veterans please arise. USAF 1955-1959. Aircraft mechanic on F-86D. Spent three years in Germany. __________________ Son, you will never blow an engine up in high gear.

11-11-2015, 10:51 PM	#15
zzlegend Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reseda, Calif. Posts: 2,191	Re: Will all Veterans please arise. U.S. Army 9th Infantry Division May 66 - May 68

11-11-2015, 11:04 PM	#16
larry/Texas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston, TX area Posts: 150	Re: Will all Veterans please arise. US Army 2 years, '66-'68 including about 17 months in Germany doing weapon maintenance in support of NATO.

11-11-2015, 11:46 PM	#17
34ford Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: franklin park ill. Posts: 174	Re: Will all Veterans please arise. 12 infantryPicture 398.jpg

11-12-2015, 12:09 AM	#18
Mike B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oakdale,Ca Posts: 1,323	Re: Will all Veterans please arise. Thank you all Gents! I'd salute you, but I'm not worthy.

11-12-2015, 06:04 AM	#19
flatmotor40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 650	Re: Will all Veterans please arise. Army aviation 67-70.114 Assault Helicopter Vin Long 68.Crew chief and door gunner.My brother an Uncle were station with me at the same place and same time in 68.Uncle flew with me a few times.He was a Captain at the time

11-12-2015, 06:57 AM	#20
38coop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cocoa Florida Posts: 186	Re: Will all Veterans please arise. Alan O'Connell: Which MP company were you with? I was with the 8th INF DIV at Coleman Barracks. We used to work with the 537th(?) at Turly Barracks.