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Post by Mick Stewart, AFCWA on Aug 7, 2011 12:45:06 GMT -5
stonwall,
Welcome aboard!
Thank you for your service to our nation!
Mick
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Post by securesix on Aug 7, 2011 14:37:10 GMT -5
Reporting in: Germany 65-66, 68-71, 78-81, 84-87; Korea 75-77. Various stateside posts.
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Post by mongo on Aug 7, 2011 15:05:55 GMT -5
Hey guys,
Todd Martin here. I'm the guy that tracked down the garrison caps that Mick now has available for you gents.
At Mick's kind invitation, I'm joing you guys as a "social" member so to speak. While not active in the service, I was in AFJROTC for all four years in HS during the 80's. No, it wasn't the REAL thing but I was probably part of the last group of cadets that had exposure on Soviet airpower. Our classrooms had Soviet military aircraft recognition posters on the walls. To this day, I can still tell the difference between a Mig-19 and Mig-21. How many highschoolers could tell you that in '84?!
My 'experience' with the Cold War centers around the USAF. My JROTC detachment advisor won the Air Force Cross in Vietnam and he made sure we knew what the score was when it came to facing the Soviet menace.
Being near a bomber base (Barksdale), I had the unique opportunity to interact with some really interesting Cold Warriors. It was always a hoot to ask a Barksdale pilot if there were nuclear weapons at Barkdale; you'd always get a wink and the standard " we can't confirm or deny there are nuclear weapons here".
I had years with buddies whose Dad's were always getting sent somewhere on TDY. I got to drive past the flight line (clearly visible from I-20) and could tell you when the base was on alert and the ready bombers were parked on the apron. Very sobering for a teenager with military aspirations!
So, with all that said, I'm going to hang around in the background. If I can be of service somehow feel free to ask.
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Post by Mick Stewart, AFCWA on Aug 8, 2011 11:03:43 GMT -5
securesix and mongo,
Welcome aboard gentlemen!
Mongo is indeed the gent who found our Cold War c*nt caps. Well done Todd. There are more left at that store so we hope to scoop them up before they are gone.
Welcome gents - pull up a chair, and join us.
Mick
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South
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Post by South on Aug 9, 2011 0:52:44 GMT -5
Good morning Todd/ Mongo,
It was the real thing - as per your age and situation at the time; in high school.
Your experience in re the Cold War is more than many within the parameters you presented.
Besides the exposure to the Cold War such as the Mig pictures, you've also learned about - large organizations - . This helps especially in the corporate world.
Several years ago, a few of us helped establish a state of Virginia sponsored veterans cemetery on the south side of Hampton Roads (Langley AFB is the big AF facility here). At the dedication, the Governor spoke and thus attracting a large gathering.
The traffic and parking on a dirt field was run by the relatively new USMC JROTC units from nearby high schools. They did a better job than other organizations running the same parking/traffic mission.
Plus, needless to say here at CWV forum, they had better appearance and protocol than than the other organizations.
Thus, you've participated in the Cold War and learned from it.
Warm regards,
Bob
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Post by Mick Stewart, AFCWA on Aug 18, 2011 15:57:57 GMT -5
jafmf60,
Welcome to the Cold War (1945-91) Forum! Pull up a chair and enjoy your stay. Feel free to post inside the threadst that are displayed ... and if you see something we need to add, simply drop us a PM.
Welcome aboard!
Mick
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Post by dinklow on Aug 18, 2011 20:56:39 GMT -5
I was drafted Jan. 12,1966, did basic training at Fort Gordon,Ga. and AIT at Fort Sill, Okla. I was stationed at Rivers Barracks, Giessen Germany from June,1966 to Dec. 1967. I was in B Btry 2nd 92nd Arty an 8" S.P. Howitzer (M110) outfit. I left as a Chief of Section with the rank of Sgt(E-5).
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South
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Post by South on Aug 19, 2011 1:11:56 GMT -5
Good morning Dinklow,
Welcome !
Ah, the memories of beautiful, downtown Lawton, Oklahoma !
Warm regards,
Bob
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Post by Mick Stewart, AFCWA on Aug 19, 2011 8:23:11 GMT -5
dinklow,
Welcome aboard! Great to have you on the forum!
Regards, Mick
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Post by ektorsomar on Aug 22, 2011 14:02:30 GMT -5
Hi I'm new to this site, I was station in Wiesbaden Air Base, 1981 to 1983, in Wiesbaden, FRG with HHC 3/28th (M) Inf, Black Lion, the where I did my first Patrol on the Fulda Gap, it was very real, you could smell communism in the air. wow., my second assignment was in a place call, Cooke Barracks in Goppingen, FRG with B Co 4/16 Inf (M), Blue Devil, 1985 to 1988 We were part of the Big Red One, second time wearing this Division patch, Don't Like it, and it was'nt my last time either. We did alot of training for the cold war on both tour of duty in Germany, It was no joke with 4/16 Inf, when alert were call, we went to our battle position that's how serious they took training, we were pretty profession on task at hand. That's not including all the training we did in Vilsek, Baumholder and Graf and all the live fire excercises we did during both tours in Germany, we spent long night training for the event that never happen, thank in did'nt, this war would have been urgly, it was the two major power houses of the world, the great United States and USSR, Don't forget all the NATO countries that were involved.
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Post by South on Aug 23, 2011 1:23:42 GMT -5
Good morning Ektorsomar,
Welcome !
Fulda Gap service says it all.
Yes, if all hell broke lose, the word "ugly" works well.
Warm regards,
Bob
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Post by Mick Stewart, AFCWA on Aug 23, 2011 9:02:51 GMT -5
ektorsomar,
I echo Bob's greetings exactly ... welcome aboard ... and thank you for your service to our nation! You were one of those who "stood a post" and did your part during the Cold War. Fulda was ground zero for the impending invasion by the Soviets (all documented information since that period, pointed to this area as the key, stepping off point in an armored thrust through (then West) Germany.
Regards, Mick
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Post by sgtt on Sept 24, 2011 19:27:59 GMT -5
Hi, I'm Richard, Served Germany, border, 1972-'76, Ft. Hood '76-'78. Germany Bavaria, '78-80. Alabama Nat Guard, '80-82.
Proud of my military service. Glad to have found the AFCWA online doing a search on Cold War Veteran Organizations.
Presently a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.
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South
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Post by South on Sept 27, 2011 1:38:27 GMT -5
Good morning Richard,
Welcome !
The Coast Guard is probably as busy as Hades now with the Homeland Security program going full blast.
Again, Rich, welcome.
Warm regards,
Bob
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sgtt
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Post by sgtt on Sept 30, 2011 8:42:32 GMT -5
Thanks you for the welcome. Yes, the USCG and the USCGAux mssion has increased being under the Dept of HLS. It's rewarding work.
Thanks again for the welcome and thank you for the service you have made to our country.
Richard
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