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02-24-15, 01:42 PM
Thread: Exposed to Agent Orange
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I remember the barrels I moved around in a hanger...
I remember the barrels I moved around in a hanger at the Danang Airbase, were orange striped, and the largest lettering on it called it "Compound Orange". I never heard it referred to as "Agent"...
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05-08-13, 08:26 PM
Thread: Question about combat pay in Vietnam
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Forgot to mention. Veterans in Korea did not...
Forgot to mention. Veterans in Korea did not receive "Combat Pay", either. Again, because Korea was a "Police Action", they received "Hazardous Duty" pay.
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05-08-13, 08:10 PM
Thread: Question about combat pay in Vietnam
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Since we are trying to keep this thread alive- -...
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No one in Viet Nam received combat pay. Everyone was receiving "Hazardous Duty" pay. You can only receive "Combat Pay" in a war. Viet Nam was a... -
02-22-13, 08:42 PM
Thread: Happy Birthday Fist
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Damn, you are older than dirt.:thumbup: Happy...
Damn, you are older than dirt.:thumbup:
Happy Birthday, Jack, and hope all is well for you and yours.
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02-08-13, 07:13 PM
Thread: Are you older than dirt?
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Colgate Tooth Powder:D
Colgate Tooth Powder:D
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02-08-13, 03:49 PM
Thread: Are you older than dirt?
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Every once in a while, someone would turn and...
Every once in a while, someone would turn and shout to the bartender, "Little Joe," not the bartender's name but a 7-ounce Schlitz, sometimes also called a "shortie."
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02-08-13, 03:17 PM
Thread: Are you older than dirt?
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You guys remember "Baby Schlitz"??? S-
You guys remember "Baby Schlitz"???
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02-08-13, 01:36 PM
Thread: Are you older than dirt?
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Never see this today. We used to take a 5 cent...
Never see this today. We used to take a 5 cent bag of salty peanuts, poured into the top of a cold 16oz Coca Cola, (real glass bottle). That was lunch, more than a few times.
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02-08-13, 01:19 PM
Thread: Are you older than dirt?
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USMC1963, Oh, yes, I remember the canvas...
USMC1963,
Oh, yes, I remember the canvas water bags. Remember, one trip, in a 1946 Hudson. Suicide doors, big back seat with a big arm rest that you could pull out of the back rest. This car... -
02-07-13, 10:47 PM
Thread: Are you older than dirt?
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I just remembered these things my mom used to use...
I just remembered these things my mom used to use when hanging up the laundered
trousers.This metal frame that was used inside the legs, and stretched to create a crease front and back, and you... -
02-07-13, 08:06 PM
Thread: Are you older than dirt?
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USMC1963, You are correct. Death Valley Days...
USMC1963,
You are correct. Death Valley Days Thanks
I can feel you on the VW bug trip. In 1960, I had gotten a fractured tibia playing football, and had to go on a Christmas trip from... -
02-07-13, 02:00 PM
Thread: Are you older than dirt?
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Some good old TV shows: Toast of the Town...
Some good old TV shows:
Toast of the Town (Later called The Ed Sullivan Show)
The Original Amateur Hour
77 Sunset Strip
Name That Tune
I hated Saturday night because I was made to sit and... -
02-06-13, 09:45 PM
Thread: Are you older than dirt?
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NO WAY! Never heard of that. Doesn't sound too...
NO WAY! Never heard of that. Doesn't sound too tasty.
Making trips as a kid from California to Oklahoma, I saw a lot of Route 66. Remember the old Burma Shave signs. 6 or 7 signs, quarter mile... -
02-06-13, 05:07 PM
Thread: Are you older than dirt?
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So, the "Mare's Leg" was the sawed-off Winchester...
So, the "Mare's Leg" was the sawed-off Winchester that Steve McQueen used in 'Wanted: Dead or Alive.
Didn't notice it as a kid, but realized later, the Winchester was a .44-40, but McQueen had dummy... -
02-06-13, 12:16 PM
Thread: Are you older than dirt?
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Anybody remember the "Mare's Leg?" Black and...
Anybody remember the "Mare's Leg?"
Black and white western. Didn't last too long.
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02-05-13, 06:04 PM
Thread: Are you older than dirt?
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Old Marine, I grew up in Los Banos, and I am...
Old Marine,
I grew up in Los Banos, and I am surprised at how many folks our age, didn't know you could smokem. My dad was a John Deere/Cat mechanic (poor), but I was able to afford long... -
02-05-13, 03:35 PM
Thread: Are you older than dirt?
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I remember being 9 or 10, when my Dad put me in...
I remember being 9 or 10, when my Dad put me in his lap, while driving, and teaching me how to steer. I thought I was such a big sh!t. Steering the car, (a 1949 Hudson), down country roads, and...
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02-05-13, 03:05 PM
Thread: Are you older than dirt?
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Amazed how many of these are great memories....
Amazed how many of these are great memories. Anyone ever smoke the grapevine?
I remember that start button above and to the right of the gas pedal, and running a dollar bill through the points, so... -
06-14-12, 09:34 PM
Thread: Hopefully, an easy question.
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Hopefully, an easy question.
Recently received a copy of my Military Record, and have a question about the VSM. I have three line items with three different dates.
VSM w/1* Aug 1967
VSM w/2* Jan 1968
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05-26-12, 05:22 PM
Thread: Happy Birthday, b2542
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Happy Birthday, b2542
Mr. G-,
Hope you are having a great Birthday, and all is well.
Happy 64 and many more.
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05-21-12, 09:59 PM
Thread: Black Powder Shooting
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Thanks DanM, Am familiar with Dixie Gun...
Thanks DanM,
Am familiar with Dixie Gun Works, but not Track of the Wolf.
Was hoping to find lesser amounts than 100.
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05-21-12, 07:20 PM
Thread: Black Powder Shooting
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OK, then. I am looking for a small amount of .31...
OK, then.
I am looking for a small amount of .31 balls, and number 11 caps.
15 or 20 of each.
Where is the best place to buy?
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05-21-12, 06:03 PM
Thread: Black Powder Shooting
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Black Powder Shooting
Is there anyone on this forum that is into black powder?
I need some info, if there are. Trying to finish a 35 year old project.:bunny:
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05-15-12, 02:30 PM
Thread: home after hip replacement
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Allen, And I am guessing it swelled up, because...
Allen,
And I am guessing it swelled up, because you overdid some thing you shouldn't.
SOP for old Marines. They are the worst about trying to speed up rehab, thinking they can still do things,... -
04-11-12, 04:25 PM
Thread: Doc Greek happy birthday
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Happy Birthday, Doc. Hope you have many more, and...
Happy Birthday, Doc. Hope you have many more, and treat yourself to some good s*x, Dr*nk, and go*d tim*s.
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