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Lucky Gunner, March 21, 1969

Posted on November 19, 2020 by WebmasterApril 23, 2021

The following was sent to the Editor at Popasmoke and is self-explanatory. The sender’s contact information has been removed to protect his privacy, since these posts can be seen by the general public. Anyone who has any relevant information please … Continue reading →

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The Wall That Heals

Posted on November 16, 2019 by Long JohnDecember 16, 2021

I recently had the honor to work a few volunteer shifts at The Wall That Heals (TWTF) when it stopped for a few days near my home. It is a traveling, three quarters scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial … Continue reading →

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Nominating Committee 2019

Posted on June 8, 2019 by WebmasterOctober 10, 2019
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Downed Vietnam pilot rescues

Posted on April 10, 2019 by WebmasterMay 25, 2019

Posted to all FYI. —— Forwarded Message ——– From: POPASMOKE <admin@popasmoke.com> Date: 4/10/2019 7:05:47 PM Subject: REQUEST To: KENNETH JOHNSON <kjohnson@nctv.com> Can you get this sent out? Frenchy For a number of years now I have been working with the … Continue reading →

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Camp Lejeune-New River water contamination: A first-person report

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Reiner ArnoldDecember 16, 2021

Last year, 2018, I was diagnosed with MDS-RS-SLD, a fairly rare kind of bone marrow cancer that inhibits normal red blood cell development and presents as anemia in routine blood tests. It was confirmed following a bone marrow biopsy at … Continue reading →

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Another update on Fred Allega

Posted on December 25, 2018 by WebmasterOctober 10, 2019

Received from Bunni Allega by Chuck Johnson on 6 Dec 2018. She clearly meant for it to be shared. Our youngest son, Lance (who lives in Maryland) and I moved Fred to St. Pauls Plaza in Chula Vista, CA. on … Continue reading →

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HMM-265 Veterans Association Plaque at National Museum of USMC

Posted on April 14, 2018 by WebmasterApril 23, 2021

During the 2015 reunion cruise the membership voted to raise and contribute $5,000 to the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, the fund raising organization for the National Museum of the Marine Corps. The amount was raised almost immediately in contributions and … Continue reading →

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Lest We Forget: The Mission

Posted on April 11, 2018 by WebmasterApril 23, 2021

A new link has been added at ‘Links|Other Military-Related Links’. Lest We Forget: The Mission shows the magnum opus  of Major Fredric Arnold (Ret), sculptor and sole surviving member of his WW II P-38 class of 24-J Group. In 1916, … Continue reading →

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VN helo crew monument dedication update

Posted on March 9, 2018 by WebmasterMay 7, 2018

Greetings All, I have just received an email from Gary Kerr, our Treasurer. He has arranged for a 30″ wreath for the dedication of the VN helo crew monument, to be delivered April 18 at 3:30 PM. He also has … Continue reading →

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Addendum to VN helo crew monument dedication

Posted on March 5, 2018 by WebmasterMay 7, 2018

Here is some additional info from an email exchange with Bob Hesselbein, the VHPA coordinator for the monument dedication. Bob recommends that all attendees plan on arriving by 2:30 PM for the event. Arlington National Cemetery has airport-style screening which … Continue reading →

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  • RTB LtCol Leland C. Ritter, USMC (Ret) December 11, 2022
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