Veteran's Day 25th Anniversary at The Wall

[LTGunner]

All,

I had the pleasure of attending the Veteran's Day 25th Anniversary at The Wall in Washington DC today.  Thought I'd post a few pictures of the event:

Parade:



Walk through The Wall:



US Coast Guard Vietnam Veteran's Tent:





OFFSHORE DIESEL says Hello to all:



Reception & Veteran's at CG Station Chinatown:





A GREAT Time was had by all! 

[vftb]

    Thanks for posting that Gunner.  Kinda been waiting around most of the day waiting for some feedback, wishing I could have been there.

[LTGunner]

V, it was a great day & I was humbled to be in the presence of some great people.  Really good showing of Coastie Veterans; we swapped stories and shared a good day.   After the day’s event, we migrated over to Chinatown and had a few pints of ale.  Bill Wells hosted a hospitality event and recognized some of the Veterans in attendance. 

The group will be heading over to Arlington in the morning for the wreath laying ceremony. 

[BuoyJumper]

Thanks so very much Tim for sharing those photos with us and for representing the USCG.  We were all with you in spirit, I can tell you that. 

[OFFSHORE DIESEL]

Hi There boys and girls. Who is that fat old guy with the gray hair and cane?  Was I supposed to bring a camera? Oh damn.
Good thing I ran into LT GUNNER Tim.

I have a problem and we are trying to fix it.  The only way I can get here is by clicking on Ron's link at the other site and coming in the back door. I have been locked out for a couple of weeks now but I have some help and should get fixed soon.

Master Chief Wells did a great job. I am humbled by the experience.

I marched for all of you that could not come to DC

Thank you for Your Service
Offshore Diesel Mike

[EX-CG-GM]

Mike,

Just want to thank you and the others that could make it there to represent all of us.   

Hopefully I can get there myself one of these days.

[vftb]

These pictures are posted here with the permission of Master Chief Wells.  Thanks Chief 

Everyone:

Squadron One:

Squadron Three:

I haven't had time to get the name/number match-up from Chief Wells yet; will work on it.  Or, the Chief could post the directory.  Thank you all for representing us.

[BuoyJumper]

THESE PHOTOS POSTED COURTESY OF GMCM BILL WELLS (ronone)

Many thanks Master Chief ..... Buoy sends 

ALL THE COASTIES THAT ATTENDED THE MEMORIAL
Thanks so much for representing us gentlemen

For an enlargement click this link

Squadron One Vietnam Veterans

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Squadron Three Vietnam Veterans

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NOTE: 
I will match up the numbers with the names just as soon as I receive that information.

[BuoyJumper]

The Smithsonian Presents

This is an outstanding five part video presentation
by the Smithsonian Channel about 50 minutes in
total length and well worth your time to view it.

[ronone]

While y'all were in the Irish Channel Pub collectin' and tellin' sea stories, I was out collectin' some of my own.

Bill

[Jack]

Master Chiefs know how to pick them.

[EX-CG-GM]

Gunners Mates ALWAYS get the babes!!   

 

[vftb]

Whoa Chief, you wanna throw me a couple of rejects 

[CGRDCS]

Master Chief Wells   


A Rose among the thorns.



Very Well done, MC Wells.




Bill, you old salty sea dog.

Very Well Done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hawk

[BuoyJumper]

  Damn that's some good lookin wimmen Master Chief, love the redhead, but then the Coasties always got the best lookin wimmen when they were sober enough to see what they were lookin at.