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slightlv

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18. Yeah, Navy!

Reply to BOSSHOG (Original post)

Fri Jul 18, 2025, 09:53 PM

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You beat me by two years... my enlistment oath was in November, 1974 to the U.S. Air Force... proud papa standing in the room, taking as many pictures of his "little girl" as he possibly could! (gryn) Dad was an Army Medic during WWII.

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Thank you for your service. SocialDemocrat61 Friday #1

My pleasure and honor. Thank You. BOSSHOG Friday #5

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my dad threated to take away my dependent ID Skittles Friday #6

Your Dad was a wise man BOSSHOG Friday #7

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Thank You My Friend BOSSHOG Friday #17

Yeah, Navy! slightlv Friday #18

Thank You Teammate BOSSHOG Friday #19

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Awesome Career My Friend BOSSHOG Friday #21

So very appreciative of you and your service to this country Deuxcents Friday #22

Love You My Friend Deuxcents BOSSHOG Friday #23

Your sweet reply has touched me deeply Deuxcents Friday #25

January 13th, 1969. Godot51 Friday #24

... Aristus Friday #26

Another Navy vet here.. Permanut Friday #27

Thanks, shipmate!! Stinky The Clown Friday #28

Ahoy, 1973-1977. GoodRaisin Friday #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 Friday #30

Thank you for your service... ultralite001 Friday #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

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