Martha (Vezina) Hanner replied to Jerald Terwilliger's discussion American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars should admit Cold War Veterans in Cold War Navy Veterans
"I've got to chime in on this.  My husband served 21 years, is a Vietnam Era, Cold War Era, and Desert Storm/Desert Shield Era Vet.  I on the other hand am considered a Cold Ware Era vet.
I have only been approached once to join an AL post. (The one…"
Aug 21, 2019
Martha (Vezina) Hanner left a comment on Navy Boiler Technicians
"I'll 2nd that motion.
:)"
Aug 21, 2019
Martha (Vezina) Hanner replied to Peter Hopkins's discussion Hat pins? in Navy Boiler Technicians
"Hey, I wanted you to know, I ordered mine, when they told me they were making then.  I got them and they look great.
Marti"
Aug 21, 2019
Martha (Vezina) Hanner commented on Tanesha Renee Windom's photo
"I know what you mean about civilians and the game playing. I have avoided telling people that I served, because of the reactions I see, both on their faces and in the actions. Having been a teenager when Vietnam Vets came home, I saw how civilians…"
Aug 21, 2019
Martha (Vezina) Hanner left a comment on Navy Boiler Technicians
"I went to BT"A" school from Feb to Mar 79. Self-paced learning my favorite. I finished the school in 7 weeks with reasonably goods scores. I thinkI was probably the smallest BT at 5'3". But I did love being in the Chicago area. I took the "EL"…"
Aug 21, 2019
Martha (Vezina) Hanner left a comment for gail hanner
"welcome about you old goat!"
Aug 21, 2019