Spiderweb Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 5 hours ago, Kornfed said: You just can't thank those who served deeply enough. I got a draft card but by the time I graduated in 73, they ended the draft. Thank god. Same here! I joined the Air Force in Feb 1975...voluntarily. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaccof Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 5 hours ago, Buffaloflash said: I didn't get much Bills news while on patrol operations, in the Mekong Delta, working with the Army's 9th infantry "The Famous River Rats"But when transferred to Da nang as a naval advisor, I pretty much stayed on top of all the games. 1969-1970 Thanks for your service. Terrible time to get any news on the Bills....those were really bad teams in 69 and 70..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 57 minutes ago, Coastie said: Man, when we were underway before all the satellite tech, we would devour the AFARTS news message whenever the radiomen would print it out. I watched the first cowboy Superbowl in GTMO, the second in a small bar somewhere in the Caribbean, don't even remember where, I think Jamaica. Good skippers, mad sure we were inport for this games. Smart smugglers probably knew that, lol. I worked a lot with the Coast Guard when I was stationed in Cape Cod my assignment was actually on Otis air National Guard base Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunJoshRun Posted January 5 Author Share Posted January 5 10 hours ago, Deadstroke said: I was there in '69 and '70 and have been a Bills fan and follower since '60.👍 I was there from Sept. 69 to Sept 1970. In the Army - 1st Aviation Brigade helicopters. Met a lot of Bills fans from Syracuse, Rochester, Jamestown and of course Buffalo. 10 hours ago, Arkady Renko said: Thank you for your service. Curious what you think of the Gronk USAA commercials. Think I would find them annoying if I were a veteran. It's not so much annoying - but - silly. I think current Vets would be more critical. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunJoshRun Posted January 5 Author Share Posted January 5 10 hours ago, hondo in seattle said: Thanks for your service RJR. I'm a bit too young for Vietnam but did serve in Saudi & Iraq during the first Gulf War. Deep in the desert, I wasn't able to watch our first Super Bowl but was otherwise glad to take part in that noble mission with a bunch of fine fellow soldiers, male and female. Thank You back. Anyone that served in the military and especially in a war knows what it's all about. 10 hours ago, BearNorth said: Original Bills fan since 1960 here, served with the B-52's in Thailand from 1969-1970. I am a second generation USAA member and I find the Gronk commercials annoying. Would be better if Villanueva [West Point grad] was the person. Agree about Gronk. I got to spend 10 days in Bangkok & fell in love with the people! 10 hours ago, Buffaloflash said: I didn't get much Bills news while on patrol operations, in the Mekong Delta, working with the Army's 9th infantry "The Famous River Rats"But when transferred to Da nang as a naval advisor, I pretty much stayed on top of all the games. 1969-1970 Same years as me. Yes - the "River Rats" were a hell of a unit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunJoshRun Posted January 5 Author Share Posted January 5 10 hours ago, John from Riverside said: Thailand is a lot of fun for a young soldier you can get in a lot of trouble there too Agreed - I know what you are talking about. But, it was fun as a "kid". 10 hours ago, LV Bills fan said: Thanks for your service. I was in for 24 years, served in Desert Storm and the debacles that followed. I was stationed in Okinawa during the comeback game in 93. I had to get up at 0200 to watch and almost went back to bed at halftime but something told me to stay up. WOW! I was ready to quit listening to that game on the radio in Buffalo (game was blacked out) but I stuck with it. What a great memory! 14 hours ago, SC BIlls Fan said: 1973 to 1994. Never was in country but on patrol on a tin can plane guarding the carrier. I'm with you one the Stars and Stripes. Go Bills. Please one one for all of us Yes - Yes - - just ONE for us old guys - and quick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 37 minutes ago, RunJoshRun said: It's not so much annoying - but - silly. I think current Vets would be more critical. Definitely silly. I don't find them annoying outside of the fact that it's Gronk and I dislike him. What do you mean by "current vets?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 2 hours ago, LeGOATski said: Definitely silly. I don't find them annoying outside of the fact that it's Gronk and I dislike him. What do you mean by "current vets?" Was wondering the same. Isn't any living vet a current vet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Returntoglory Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 I'm a cold war vet and was stationed in Germany during the 80's. Fondly remember my Dear Mom who was also a HUGE Bills fan sending me VCR tapes of Bills games ❤ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 38 minutes ago, Gugny said: Was wondering the same. Isn't any living vet a current vet? I assume he meant "recent vets" but I could be wrong. Like it's an age thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunJoshRun Posted January 5 Author Share Posted January 5 15 minutes ago, LeGOATski said: I assume he meant "recent vets" but I could be wrong. Like it's an age thing. Yes - RECENT VETS! It is an 'age thing' at my Vietnam Vet age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceVilanch Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 12 hours ago, Gugny said: I'm a vet and those commercials don't bother me a bit. Neither did the kneeling, though. Same, and Same. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airbornetrooper Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Afghanistan twice, 2012 and 2014. Thankfully I didn’t miss much those years. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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