New Member Welcome Thread 2

1911 MAN said:

Roger Dodger Buddy,
Once a Marine, always.......eh :sarcastic: Did Nam, went back in (Navy) finished with Desert Storm, retiring
with 23 years at E-6. "Sky Pilot" (Remember that one?), after tree tops, comes the ocean. Where as ship's swimmer,
I would swim out and rescue downed pilots that managed to make it to the "Tonkin". Then Again, I recovered other thingsic of a jet powered drone (was lost by some aircraftcarrier). We "Plucked" it because of it being a hazard to navigation.
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Then on my 21ST Birthday, I was Honorably Discharged, I think I'm still hung over! Six years later I reenlisted in 1973
and finished with 23 years of service in 1993.
I'm now retired also, from the city of Reno, Nevada. Working in the city's police department, I had access to what was going on in the city. I became aware at just how bad the crime rate was, the types of crime had become more and more violent. Kids grown and gone, my Wife and I were alone. One day, she said, "We need a gun", after watching the local news! This from my ANTI-GUN WIFE, I knew it was time to get armed.
So my civilian lifestyle includes weapons, I figure an ole' dog like me is never to old to learn and share here. I appreciate all of you guys and your WELCOME!
Navy Vet, Marty
Served in the USS Black (DD-666) - for my brothers
December 1963 - January 1967
(E-2 to E-4 While Aboard)
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Re-entered in the USS Hull (DD-945)
On The Date
July 1973
RETIRED OUT
FEBRUARY 1993

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