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"lol it is all good, just teasin' you over it. I tend to switch letters myself with the most common one being "the" is "teh" a lot....DOH!"
"We can go onto a 'closed' base (Closed by BRAC) like FAS Moffett but getting beyond the door at the PX is another story. You need to be Active, Reserve, and Retiree from military and certain Government Agencies."
"Sorry Tim. It was just a key stroke error. The i and the o sit right next to each other. :-o"
"The Federal Government seems to be hiring more "Security Specialist" which I believe are the people in that position. These are not your rent a cop types either."
"Hi Richard, Tom, Tim, close enough...lol
I think it is to release active duty members so they are able to be in hot spots like Iraq. Our current level of military personnel is extremely low so the Feds are utilizing ways of covering positions and…"
I think it is to release active duty members so they are able to be in hot spots like Iraq. Our current level of military personnel is extremely low so the Feds are utilizing ways of covering positions and…"
"Thanks Tim.
I emailed Thomas Worsdale who is an information officer at Lakehurst and he responded very quickly. Navy policy (which I did not know) only allows "retirees" with the correct ID to have access to military bases. Regular Vets that were…"
I emailed Thomas Worsdale who is an information officer at Lakehurst and he responded very quickly. Navy policy (which I did not know) only allows "retirees" with the correct ID to have access to military bases. Regular Vets that were…"
"Thanks for your very kind words. I appreciate them as I appreciate you."
"Rich,
You are performing a great service not only to all Navy veterans but to all those in this country that will benefit from the preservation of the LCI. I am grateful that there are people like you that will voluteer your time on such a worthy…"
You are performing a great service not only to all Navy veterans but to all those in this country that will benefit from the preservation of the LCI. I am grateful that there are people like you that will voluteer your time on such a worthy…"
"If go the web site FRA.ORG look Bills before congress they taring to pass a bill disable vets to PX and commisary Tom Wallin"
"Richard, I believe the people you encountered at the base entrance are federally hired security guards. I live in Caldwell, Idaho and my wife and I frequently go to Mountain Home Air Force Base for our healthcare and visiting the Px. The same…"
"Ray, thanks for your input. appreciate it.
Tom, you're definitely correct on them not being your run of the mill "Rent a cops". The guys we delt with at the front gate looked every bit the "Black ops" kind of guys. They were very intimidating. And…"
Tom, you're definitely correct on them not being your run of the mill "Rent a cops". The guys we delt with at the front gate looked every bit the "Black ops" kind of guys. They were very intimidating. And…"
"Contact base security and maybe even the Commanding Officer. I have not heard of any new changes. I am assuming your dad is a retired vet?
Lakehurst Contact:
PAO Office Contact Information:
Thomas Worsdale: 732-323-2811, thomas.worsdale@navy.mil*…"
Lakehurst Contact:
PAO Office Contact Information:
Thomas Worsdale: 732-323-2811, thomas.worsdale@navy.mil*…"
"Nice blog. I just read about LCI-713 and the quick history about her. This story unfortunately is not limited to just a couple of boats. I live near Hornet museum and my understanding she is under financial and political stress as developers want to…"
"Good to hear from you. Sorry to hear about your knee. If you have the opportunity to work on the Hornet I think you'll have a great time.
I never had the opportunity to serve. However I first got "infected" when I was 6 and my dad, who served…"
I never had the opportunity to serve. However I first got "infected" when I was 6 and my dad, who served…"
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Well that is really cool that you are connected to 713 by the way of your father. That is how I am connected to the Hornet as my father served on her during the Vietnam war and Apollo missions. Funding seems to be the issue with all museums especially the ships. My old ship, USS Saratoga has been seeking funding for ages and even lost an attempt in Florida to convert her to a museum. Rhode Island took that opportunity to tow her and seek funding to convert her into a museum.
When I was reading about 713, I found a website about historic ships and found a ship that I did not have a clue was close to me. So, I started a command for MSO-458. Check out her website and you will see they are also seeking volunteers, funding, and now a new port to call home. It is Great to see anyone interested in helping preserve history takes the time to give in any form. My hats off to you!
Go Gator Navy!