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Old 05-08-2023, 10:00 AM
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I went to Post 347 and signed up. Nice people, very helpful. Membership meeting Wednesday.
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Old 05-09-2023, 12:09 PM
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I do not understand how you can be a member of Vietnam veterans organization ,and you didn’t serve in Vietnam , same with the sons of the American Legion , they get to dress up and look like other legionnaires without being in service . I also don’t understand why people call themselves Vietnam era veterans What’s wrong with just saying you were in the service can’t you just be proud of that without piggybacking on a Vietnam veterans service , I know for some it’s just because others have said it ,but for others I think they know they are blurring the lines and there are actually people who think people served in Vietnam when they see the phrase Vietnam era
As a Vietnan era vet 72 -74 I got lucky and went to Korea instead. Draft #18
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Old 08-31-2023, 10:11 AM
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I’ve been a member of post 347 for 10 years. It doesn’t get any better than that post.
Thanks for the heads-up on post 347. I am going to check it out. Do they also have activities for wives as well?
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Old 09-02-2023, 02:06 PM
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As a Vietnan era vet 72 -74 I got lucky and went to Korea instead. Draft #18
Not so lucky I enlisted, final fun got to spend time at field hospital in rocket alley
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Vietnam veterans only? what about Korea 1950-54
What about the countless conflicts after VN?
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Old 09-06-2023, 06:30 AM
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I’m a member of AML Post 80
Saint Cloud Fl… also a Lifetime Charter Rider Member….If you are a Rider, check to see if your membership carries to the Post that you are transferring to! Also the Smoking / Non Smoking question should be addressed in your decision… Great Question OP
Is there a place for non-smokers and non-drinkers there?
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