OT - Bit of Irony for VN Vets...

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don Tomás
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OT - Bit of Irony for VN Vets...

Post by don Tomás »

Last year when we went to Lackland AFB to see my youngest graduate USAF BMT, the family bought me this cap at the BX (I was assigned to a combat air crew in the late '60s)...

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Here's a photo of me in the cap (looking quite stud-ly I might add!) with my youngest...

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When we went into a pizza place on base to get a bite to eat, I uncovered and found this tag in the hat. I guess we've come full circle???

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Good Grief!
Tom
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Post by Jaguarundi »

My Grandfather had angst when he first seen products marked "Made in Japan". :wink:
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Post by C. Cash »

Great hat and photo Don Tomas'. Ironic indeed. My Dad was Air Force in Danang from 72-73. Thank you for your service!
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Post by Pete44ru »

Wow - That building's still there - just like it was in '62 ! ! :wink: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
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:lol:
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Post by Ysabel Kid »

Tom -

Back in the late 60's would you ever have thunk it? :?

Good looking lad. Thank you both for serving our country!!! :D
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Post by jnyork »

Congratulations to your son, and to you for raising an American patriot!!

I saw one of those hats about 6 months ago or so, didnt know whether to laugh or cry. Wound up not buying it, probably should have, 40 years is a long time.
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Post by Jarhead »

Great picture! Congrats to both you and your son.
I fly to GA. next Wed. for our 10th 3rd Batallion, 5th Marine, 1st Marine Divison Vietnam Veterans Reunion...looking forward to seeing my Brothers again. :D
Semper Fi
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