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A very grateful and happy Veterans Day on it's 100th year. I took my Grandson and we drove through the National Cemetery today. Very sobering.
 
boerboel313 said:
One of the Anglico school houses was, maybe it's back there now, located in the Del Mar boat basin where our CRRCs were stored.
Currently looking for property in ID. Beautiful country.
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Let me know If i can help you in you search for property in Idaho. I travel all over the northwest and have many contacts in Idaho. Cheers
 
That would be great. Thank you
 
JohnBoy said:
I wanted to give a shout for all the mud veterans and a big thanks to everyone who served in our armed forces. We would never have this great country if it weren't for you vets, those in the past and those who presently serve. My dad gave it 33 years and was an 0-5 mustang in the US Navy. I was born in Rota, Spain and also lived in the Philippines then making Virginia our home. Norfolk was my dad's last duty station so this is where we set roots.

My dad wanted me to enlist in the USMC after high school but I wanted to go into law enforcement. So this is what I've been doing for the last 33 years. I kick my self every day because I should have at least gone into the reserves. I feel like not serving has left a void but I decided to take another route.

My dad's career has taken us to many places around the globe. I've met so many great vets and been on many military bases. All you folks deserve a big thanks. I'm certainly one of a big fan base for anyone who's worn a uniform.

Much appreciation!
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I have mentioned this before but think it is worth repeating.
When I was in the navy the short timer rabble such as myself made jokes about career men.
In retrospect I now realize it is people like your father that are the backbone of the military in all branches.
 
4x4veteran said:
I have mentioned this before but think it is worth repeating.
When I was in the navy the short timer rabble such as myself made jokes about career men.
In retrospect I now realize it is people like your father that are the backbone of the military in all branches.
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That was a nice response and is much appreciated!
 
JohnBoy, you mentioned your dad was a mustang 0-5.
From what I remember mustang meant someone that came up through the ranks from non-com to commissioned.
Was that the case with your dad?

When I traveled to art shows around the US I would often meet a man and his wife that sold at the shows also.
We would park our RV's next to each other and many times have breakfast with them in their motor home as it was roomier than my small trailer.
He was a white hat and got a commission and command of an LST during the Korean war.
Over the years we got to know each other during our brief encounters and on one occasion talked about his career and my short stint in the navy.
It turned out he was the XO of the boot camp base on Rosecrans in Dan Diego Ca. when I was in attendance there.
We never met then but I assured him he probably would have court-marshaled me on general principles had we met.
 
Nice thread. My name is Jim. I live in the NW side of the Dallas Tx area. Served as a Marine Phantom Driver from '79 to '86. Stationed in many of the Corps finest locales, Meridian, MS; Yuma, AZ; and Beautiful Beaufort by the Sea (actually a very nice place). I have a '74 FJ40 that was my father in laws until he passed. His son took it on and did some work but then I bought it from him vs. letting it out of the family. Love it. Just returned from an Elk hunting trip to Rico, CO. She performed great, but I also exposed some areas that need work before I take her back to that environment. Love IH8MUD site.
 
My rig up in CO.

2018 Rico CO.webp
 
Hi Jim. Welcome to the highway. Thanks for your service.

Larry in El Paso
 
My name is Ryan. I am an Army veteran with 4 years of active duty and 6 years of reserve time Now, I am am a DAC in a leadership position on a team that is made up of 90% uniform Army personnel.

I am currently living in Georgia. I have an 85 4runner with a turbo diesel that I'm slowly working on bringing back from a roll and a 91 FJ80 that I've been working on for a little bit.

Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures readily available...
 
Welcome Jim and Ryan. This is a great place and you have friends here.
 
phantom2s said:
Welcome Ryan.
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Thanks Devil Dawg, it is painful to see others that have to deal with the BS. Let's get rolllng. I am ready to to rizzle.

Semper Fi brother. Head up, arse down.
 
Hi Ryan, welcome to the highway. Thanks for your service.

Larry in El Paso
 
4x4veteran said:
JohnBoy, you mentioned your dad was a mustang 0-5.
From what I remember mustang meant someone that came up through the ranks from non-com to commissioned.
Was that the case with your dad?

When I traveled to art shows around the US I would often meet a man and his wife that sold at the shows also.
We would park our RV's next to each other and many times have breakfast with them in their motor home as it was roomier than my small trailer.
He was a white hat and got a commission and command of an LST during the Korean war.
Over the years we got to know each other during our brief encounters and on one occasion talked about his career and my short stint in the navy.
It turned out he was the XO of the boot camp base on Rosecrans in Dan Diego Ca. when I was in attendance there.
We never met then but I assured him he probably would have court-marshaled me on general principles had we met.
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Yea Sir, he came up from a non-commissioned to a commissioned officer. I've just always known them as Mustangs. I remember as a kid in the Philippines, he had quite a few sailors who would stop by and visit him. MY dad is passed but my mom said he used to council a lot of the enlisted guys. Not sure but it was probably over ice.

I had a great laugh over you post and I expect you're probably right.
 
Hey all! Today's my first day as an honest mud member. I've been lurking a long time now.

Signed up in August 2001 for a 2 year stint for college; things changed a month later.
716 Military Police Detachment HHD, 101st Airborne. -Dec 2003
Recalled through the IRR from Jan 06-July 07 for 2-135th Aviation, part of 36 ID, CAB.

Had a sweet old 72 Jeep that needed sold to pay tuition. Had an even sweeter 64 Scout 80 that was sold to pay for a lawyer to keep my daughter. Had a recent job change that meant selling my short timed 75 FJ55 to Rusty Credito and his build because i just couldn't afford it. I'me doing all I can to keep the 1968 FJ40 I have, even if it means selling my pick-up, living off ramen and beans.

Check out my adventures so far - 1968 FJ40

I recently lost a close friend that was more in tune with early broncos and jeep parts. He ran a welding fab shop here in Boise and his knowledge and assistance will be missed greatly. I understand the basics, and I've learned these 68-70s are not quite the same animal as the rest, but I'm trying.
 
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