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"For whatever reason, different national veterans’ organizations have different dates of service as a requirement for membership. In the case of AMVETS, which is the largest national veterans' organization in our area, the requirements for membership…"
"I need to say something regarding this AL vs VFW baloney. When a vet volunteered or was drafted, he or she was not asked if he or she was seeking IN-COUNTRY service or other service. We did what was asked of us. If we made the ultimate sacrifice we…"
"Interesting William Towne. I remember growing up seeing the 12 or so medals you had earned and bragged about, including, but not limited to, 2 purple hearts. I was kind enough to include 2 pictures, one was during service showing the only 3 ribbons…"
"In my book, as in the case of many millions of other citizens in our country who feel as I do, you and your father are very much to be admired as loyal citizens and both have displayed through your actions highly-dedicated tours when you were…"
"http://amlegion218.tripod.com/id2.html is where you can find the eligibilty for the American Legion.
"Any person shall be eligible for membership in The American Legion
who was a member of the Army,Navy,Marine Corps, Coast Guard
or Air Force of the…"
"Any person shall be eligible for membership in The American Legion
who was a member of the Army,Navy,Marine Corps, Coast Guard
or Air Force of the…"
"Wish i knew, would be gald to inform you. Also did know he made MLC, but does not surprize me. He was both knowledgeable, and had a great personality as well. While aboard, he was assigned mostly to MAA force, and even there he got along well with…"
"I went through Molder A school with Tom Kitchen. Trying to locate him now."
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"Phil,
Oops-I should remember to proof-read more often before sending!! Earlier reference to "old craft" casting should read, "Cup,Spoon, and Saucer", of which I am sure everyone out there knows of and most USN Molders have cast at one time or…"
Oops-I should remember to proof-read more often before sending!! Earlier reference to "old craft" casting should read, "Cup,Spoon, and Saucer", of which I am sure everyone out there knows of and most USN Molders have cast at one time or…"
"Phil,
I very much appreciate your comments, and you are right, "TN Velvet" is a trade-name known to (and I hate to use the word) "older" molders in US, those like many of us USN Molders who have had to for one reason or another prove their knowledge…"
I very much appreciate your comments, and you are right, "TN Velvet" is a trade-name known to (and I hate to use the word) "older" molders in US, those like many of us USN Molders who have had to for one reason or another prove their knowledge…"
"Hi James,
I appreciate your thoughts and observations. Also, it is a great feeling of satisfaction for me to just manuver from one incoming gate to my intended departing gate in the appropriate time-frame when at DFW! What I also appreciate, as you…"
I appreciate your thoughts and observations. Also, it is a great feeling of satisfaction for me to just manuver from one incoming gate to my intended departing gate in the appropriate time-frame when at DFW! What I also appreciate, as you…"
"For last 24 years I have built and operated a small "Hobby Shop" foundry, using "TN Velvet" (120-140 GFS) natural-bonded sand. Anyone out there know where I could get some more? I built a small gas-fired furnace that can bring me up to 2600 F and is…"
"can any one help me understand I thought the AL was established for anyone who served and the VFW was for those who were in coombat ? When did this change?"
"Hi Jim,
Wow, what a small world. One of the best friends I have in life is my buddy Keith Paradise, who incidently settled after his USN tours in Summerville, SC. Great guy, and between him and another molder ("TINY" ML3 Gary Deutsch from Odessa,…"
Wow, what a small world. One of the best friends I have in life is my buddy Keith Paradise, who incidently settled after his USN tours in Summerville, SC. Great guy, and between him and another molder ("TINY" ML3 Gary Deutsch from Odessa,…"
"Also during the time aboard the USS Sierra I worked beside a very good buddy who was also a very inspiring individual to me, who also wrote the Patternmaker/Molder Manual in 1993-MLC Joe King. -ML1 Mike Blakley"
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