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Re: Good morning
After he told me the truth about those special photos taken in boot camp of every one I can't help a big amused grin whenever I see one. They run everyone through there so fast that they have special ones split up the back so all they have to do is put their arms in the sleeves and get it set right and their cap on. They all use the same ones.
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TAPS.
on July 6, 2022 at 5:10 AM
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Re: Good morning
No, after boot camp in Orlanda, FL he spent the whole time in the Pacific.
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TAPS.
on July 6, 2022 at 4:59 AM
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Re: Beautiful! What an amazing young man, so busy and taking time to
His most memorable thing I ever sent him was around Christmas and it was a great big, homemade cheese ball rolled in chopped pecans (his favorite kind) and special little crackers to go with it. He was out in the middle of the Pacific when it arrived by mail helicopter. He was a popular man while he was giving everyone a taste and the captain a chunk to take to his quarters.
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TAPS.
on July 6, 2022 at 4:56 AM
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Beautiful! What an amazing young man, so busy and taking time to
stay in touch. I know you must have sent many a care package. 
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Pat_B
on July 6, 2022 at 4:20 AM
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Good morning
Those sailor uniforms are the best. My favorite is the dress blues. There is never a shortage of testing and schooling while serving in the Navy. These records that you have kept are similar to John's records. Was mark ever stationed in Virginia? My hubby was at Oceana.
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Sherri_G
on July 6, 2022 at 3:20 AM
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Good Morning
I love reading these posts. I've learned something new reading this because I had no idea about the Flags. Thanks for sharing it.
posted by
Goldiec
on July 6, 2022 at 2:25 AM
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Good old Ribcage, he sounds as though the worst is over and he is becoming proud of his team mates. It must have been painful for you.
posted by
C_C_T
on July 6, 2022 at 12:38 AM
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Oh, what a great picture he must have had taken. How proud he was of his company also. I hope they got the Hall of Fame flag! This is so interesting and precious to read. Thank you.
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Sea_Gypsy
on July 5, 2022 at 11:17 PM
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