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BOSSHOG

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17. Thank You My Friend
Fri Jul 18, 2025, 09:47 PM
Jul 18

I volunteered during Vietnam. I told my dad I wanted to be on a Ship going toNam. He damn near kicked my ass. It never happened. My first duty station was in the Mojave Desert. A $12.00 bus ticket from Bootcamp.

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Thank you for your service. SocialDemocrat61 Jul 18 #1
My pleasure and honor. Thank You. BOSSHOG Jul 18 #5
hey Skittles Jul 18 #2
There's a lot more guys (and gals) BOSSHOG Jul 18 #4
my dad threated to take away my dependent ID Skittles Jul 18 #6
Your Dad was a wise man BOSSHOG Jul 18 #7
I had great times Skittles Jul 18 #8
Thank you for your service MustLoveBeagles Jul 18 #3
Hooyah Emile Jul 18 #9
Go Navy Twoflower Jul 18 #13
Ty for your service SheltieLover Jul 18 #10
Thank You My Friend BOSSHOG Jul 18 #11
Semper Fortis Bosshog! Eko Jul 18 #12
Thank you... FirstLight Jul 18 #14
Relative boring career BOSSHOG Jul 18 #16
"" AllaN01Bear Jul 18 #15
Thank You My Friend BOSSHOG Jul 18 #17
Yeah, Navy! slightlv Jul 18 #18
Thank You Teammate BOSSHOG Jul 18 #19
Go Navy pfitz59 Jul 18 #20
Awesome Career My Friend BOSSHOG Jul 18 #21
So very appreciative of you and your service to this country Deuxcents Jul 18 #22
Love You My Friend Deuxcents BOSSHOG Jul 18 #23
Your sweet reply has touched me deeply Deuxcents Jul 18 #25
January 13th, 1969. Godot51 Jul 18 #24
... Aristus Jul 18 #26
Another Navy vet here.. Permanut Jul 18 #27
Thanks, shipmate!! Stinky The Clown Jul 18 #28
Ahoy, 1973-1977. GoodRaisin Jul 18 #29
I been aboard the Saratoga a few times. I was Emile Saturday #34
I was on the Mississinewa (AO144) when she collided with Saratoga. GoodRaisin Saturday #38
Not too far behind you. USAF 1/22/73 - 8/31/1993 Scalded Nun Jul 18 #30
Thank you for your service... ultralite001 Jul 18 #31
The father of a good friend of ours would have some serious influence on the Navy in your day DFW Saturday #32
Congratulations on a life of honor and service biophile Saturday #33
Anchors away from someone who gets seasick surfered Saturday #35
One of the best decisions I ever made! 70sEraVet Saturday #36
For me. it was bluescribbler Saturday #37
The Enlistment Oath is Forever. beemerphill Saturday #39
Makes me proud, humble and happy BOSSHOG Saturday #40
An oath is a powerful thing. Here's a group promoting "Sworn Again" ceremonies pat_k Saturday #41
53 Years ago... mamajudi Saturday #42
My first duty station was BOSSHOG Saturday #43
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