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In reply to the discussion: I just had a major heart stopping shock. [View all]malokvale77
(4,879 posts)33. "USN has a lot of good people."
Thank you for that SusanCalvin.
They tried to recruit him into the Nuclear Submarine program (he scored that high). He refused that and went into aircraft mechanics and electronics.
He is a proud member of VAW121 (Bluetails). Those beautiful prop plains with the big communication discs on top (A2c's - A2d). He deployed on the IKE #69.
He had planned to make the Navy his career, but the latest lies and backtracks over purpose and pay (he participated in the Alaska "war games" has disheartened him.
Yes, it is the plutocrats who are the problem.
I will be glad when he comes home permanently. I like having him around.
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You have a wonderful grandson, lucky you. Glad you're alright. Have a great visit & thanks.
appalachiablue
Oct 2015
#2
My daughter did the exact same thing to me when she was in the Air Force
iwillalwayswonderwhy
Oct 2015
#10
From one grandmother to another, Ain't they grand? Love my grandkids and you love yours too.
JDPriestly
Oct 2015
#36