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Veterans Day 2011: Giving Thanks for the Veterans in my Life
My Dad Aviation Storekeeper Chief Carl Dundas aboard USS Hancock CVA 19 around 1971 or 1972 I always become a bit more thoughtful around Veterans Day and Memorial Day. I’ve been in the military for over 30 years now. I … Continue reading →
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Memorial Day Weekend 2010: We Happy Few, We Band of Brothers
On May 27th 2010 the US Military experienced the loss of its 1000th KIA in Afghanistan. The young man killed was Corporal Jacob C Leicht of Kerrville Texas. Corporal Leicht was assigned to 1st Light Armor Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine … Continue reading →
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Turning Points: The Battle of Midway, Randy Johnson Gets his 300th Win and Chief Branum Gets Her Star
Well, here I am finishing day four of a twelve day home stand at the Medical Center. It has been pretty busy but hopefully in the end it will all be worth it as we care for patients, family and … Continue reading →
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Memorial Day 2009- Thoughts and Musings
I am again at the Medical Center on duty, but this not a bad thing. Before I begin my post I want to direct you to the post of the Abbess of the Abbey Normal and her thoughts on this … Continue reading →
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