â??Trying to live out my final days without the help of the defunct Veterans Administration! They kill more veterans than they help! Sad, when I was working, I represented veterans and their families in all benefits available to veterans. Never thinking one day I would having to fight for mine. I know that I wouldn't never have let any claim by a veteran (Or, any family member) be denied what I have. Having Stage 4 Lung Cancer, from my combat duty (Exposure to Agent Orange), while serving in Vietnam. Being Service-Connected at 100% with Aid & Attendance, for the Cancer, and having other combat related disabilities, rated at over 100%, before the Cancer. But can't get the doctor (From Pakistan/India) they assigned me (Primary-Care), for the past 2 years to keep give me my regular medication. Or, to refer me to a Oncologist. Finally, after I had to get the nursing Service, provided by the VA, to get involved. He sent me to have a CT Scan, and showed the Cancer to be active. He then referred me to one. But she comes from a local teaching hospital, and her too is from India (Strange occurrence). But after seeing her 2 times and writing no Rx's for the regular medication they give me, or on and off. Having as long as 6-7 months, without refills, and having to threaten them with legal action. With all the latest scandals from all the mis/maltreatment by the VA Medical Centers, and action by Congress. They can care less, no one brings them up on criminal charges. And, the Obama Administration have been the worse contributors of these atrocities. Meanwhile, I indent to keep fighting them until I die, then they can pay for that!
â??Trying to live out my final days without the help of the defunct Veterans Administration! They kill more veterans than they help! Sad, when I was working, I represented veterans and their families in all benefits available to veterans. Never thinking one day I would having to fight for mine. I know that I wouldn't never have let any claim by a veteran (Or, any family member) be denied what I have. Having Stage 4 Lung Cancer, from my combat duty (Exposure to Agent Orange), while serving in Vietnam. Being Service-Connected at 100% with Aid & Attendance, for the Cancer, and having other combat related disabilities, rated at over 100%, before the Cancer. But can't get the doctor (From Pakistan/India) they assigned me (Primary-Care), for the past 2 years to keep give me my regular medication. Or, to refer me to a Oncologist. Finally, after I had to get the nursing Service, provided by the VA, to get involved. He sent me to have a CT Scan, and showed the Cancer to be active. He then referred me to one. But she comes from a local teaching hospital, and her too is from India (Strange occurrence). But after seeing her 2 times and writing no Rx's for the regular medication they give me, or on and off. Having as long as 6-7 months, without refills, and having to threaten them with legal action. With all the latest scandals from all the mis/maltreatment by the VA Medical Centers, and action by Congress. They can care less, no one brings them up on criminal charges. And, the Obama Administration have been the worse contributors of these atrocities. Meanwhile, I indent to keep fighting them until I die, then they can pay for that!
â??Trying to live out my final days without the help of the defunct Veterans Administration! They kill more veterans than they help! Sad, when I was working, I represented veterans and their families in all benefits available to veterans. Never thinking one day I would having to fight for mine. I know that I wouldn't never have let any claim by a veteran (Or, any family member) be denied what I have. Having Stage 4 Lung Cancer, from my combat duty (Exposure to Agent Orange), while serving in Vietnam. Being Service-Connected at 100% with Aid & Attendance, for the Cancer, and having other combat related disabilites, rated at over 100%, before the Cancer. But can't get the doctor (From Pakistan/India) they assigned me (Primary-Care), for the past 2 years to keep give me my regular medication. Or, to refer me to a Onocoligist. Finally, after I had to get the nursing Service, provided by the VA, to get involved. He sent me to have a CT Scan, and showed the Cancer to be active. He then referred me to one. But she comes from a local teaching hospital, and her too is from India (Strange occurance). But after seeing her 2 times and writing no Rx's for the regular medication they give me, or on and off. Having as long as 6-7 months, without refills, and having to threaten them with legal action. With all the latest scandals from all the mis/maltreatment by the VA Medical Centers, and action by Congress. They can care less, no one brings them up on criminal charges. And, the Obama Administration have been the worse contributors of these atrosities. Meanwhile, I indent to keep fighting them until I die, then they can pay for that!
â??Trying to live out my final days without the help of the defunct Veterans Administration! They kill more veterans than they help! Sad, when I was working, I represented veterans and their families in all benefits available to veterans. Never thinking one day I would having to fight for mine. I know that I wouldn't never have let any claim by a veteran (Or, any family member) be denied what I have. Having Stage 4 Lung Cancer, from my combat duty (Exposure to Agent Orange), while serving in Vietnam. Being Service-Connected at 100% with Aid & Attendance, for the Cancer, and having other combat related disabilities, rated at over 100%, before the Cancer. But can't get the doctor (From Pakistan/India) they assigned me (Primary-Care), for the past 2 years to keep give me my regular medication. Or, to refer me to a Oncologist. Finally, after I had to get the nursing Service, provided by the VA, to get involved. He sent me to have a CT Scan, and showed the Cancer to be active. He then referred me to one. But she comes from a local teaching hospital, and her too is from India (Strange occurrence). But after seeing her 2 times and writing no Rx's for the regular medication they give me, or on and off. Having as long as 6-7 months, without refills, and having to threaten them with legal action. With all the latest scandals from all the mis/maltreatment by the VA Medical Centers, and action by Congress. They can care less, no one brings them up on criminal charges. And, the Obama Administration have been the worse contributors of these atrocities. Meanwhile, I indent to keep fighting them until I die, then they can pay for that!
â??Trying to live out my final days without the help of the defunct Veterans Administration! They kill more veterans than they help! Sad, when I was working, I represented veterans and their families in all benefits available to veterans. Never thinking one day I would having to fight for mine. I know that I wouldn't never have let any claim by a veteran (Or, any family member) be denied what I have. Having Stage 4 Lung Cancer, from my combat duty (Exposure to Agent Orange), while serving in Vietnam. Being Service-Connected at 100% with Aid & Attendance, for the Cancer, and having other combat related disabilities, rated at over 100%, before the Cancer. But can't get the doctor (From Pakistan/India) they assigned me (Primary-Care), for the past 2 years to keep give me my regular medication. Or, to refer me to a Oncologist. Finally, after I had to get the nursing Service, provided by the VA, to get involved. He sent me to have a CT Scan, and showed the Cancer to be active. He then referred me to one. But she comes from a local teaching hospital, and her too is from India (Strange occurrence). But after seeing her 2 times and writing no Rx's for the regular medication they give me, or on and off. Having as long as 6-7 months, without refills, and having to threaten them with legal action. With all the latest scandals from all the mis/maltreatment by the VA Medical Centers, and action by Congress. They can care less, no one brings them up on criminal charges. And, the Obama Administration have been the worse contributors of these atrocities. Meanwhile, I indent to keep fighting them until I die, then they can pay for that!
â??Trying to live out my final days without the help of the defunct Veterans Administration! They kill more veterans than they help! Sad, when I was working, I represented veterans and their families in all benefits available to veterans. Never thinking one day I would having to fight for mine. I know that I wouldn't never have let any claim by a veteran (Or, any family member) be denied what I have. Having Stage 4 Lung Cancer, from my combat duty (Exposure to Agent Orange), while serving in Vietnam. Being Service-Connected at 100% with Aid & Attendance, for the Cancer, and having other combat related disabilities, rated at over 100%, before the Cancer. But can't get the doctor (From Pakistan/India) they assigned me (Primary-Care), for the past 2 years to keep give me my regular medication. Or, to refer me to a Oncologist. Finally, after I had to get the nursing Service, provided by the VA, to get involved. He sent me to have a CT Scan, and showed the Cancer to be active. He then referred me to one. But she comes from a local teaching hospital, and her too is from India (Strange occurrence). But after seeing her 2 times and writing no Rx's for the regular medication they give me, or on and off. Having as long as 6-7 months, without refills, and having to threaten them with legal action. With all the latest scandals from all the mis/maltreatment by the VA Medical Centers, and action by Congress. They can care less, no one brings them up on criminal charges. And, the Obama Administration have been the worse contributors of these atrocities. Meanwhile, I indent to keep fighting them until I die, then they can pay for that!
â??Trying to live out my final days without the help of the defunct Veterans Administration! They kill more veterans than they help! Sad, when I was working, I represented veterans and their families in all benefits available to veterans. Never thinking one day I would having to fight for mine. I know that I wouldn't never have let any claim by a veteran (Or, any family member) be denied what I have. Having Stage 4 Lung Cancer, from my combat duty (Exposure to Agent Orange), while serving in Vietnam. Being Service-Connected at 100% with Aid & Attendance, for the Cancer, and having other combat related disabilities, rated at over 100%, before the Cancer. But can't get the doctor (From Pakistan/India) they assigned me (Primary-Care), for the past 2 years to keep give me my regular medication. Or, to refer me to a Oncologist. Finally, after I had to get the nursing Service, provided by the VA, to get involved. He sent me to have a CT Scan, and showed the Cancer to be active. He then referred me to one. But she comes from a local teaching hospital, and her too is from India (Strange occurrence). But after seeing her 2 times and writing no Rx's for the regular medication they give me, or on and off. Having as long as 6-7 months, without refills, and having to threaten them with legal action. With all the latest scandals from all the mis/maltreatment by the VA Medical Centers, and action by Congress. They can care less, no one brings them up on criminal charges. And, the Obama Administration have been the worse contributors of these atrocities. Meanwhile, I indent to keep fighting them until I die, then they can pay for that!
â??Trying to live out my final days without the help of the defunct Veterans Administration! They kill more veterans than they help! Sad, when I was working, I represented veterans and their families in all benefits available to veterans. Never thinking one day I would having to fight for mine. I know that I wouldn't never have let any claim by a veteran (Or, any family member) be denied what I have. Having Stage 4 Lung Cancer, from my combat duty (Exposure to Agent Orange), while serving in Vietnam. Being Service-Connected at 100% with Aid & Attendance, for the Cancer, and having other combat related disabilites, rated at over 100%, before the Cancer. But can't get the doctor (From Pakistan/India) they assigned me (Primary-Care), for the past 2 years to keep give me my regular medication. Or, to refer me to a Onocoligist. Finally, after I had to get the nursing Service, provided by the VA, to get involved. He sent me to have a CT Scan, and showed the Cancer to be active. He then referred me to one. But she comes from a local teaching hospital, and her too is from India (Strange occurance). But after seeing her 2 times and writing no Rx's for the regular medication they give me, or on and off. Having as long as 6-7 months, without refills, and having to threaten them with legal action. With all the latest scandals from all the mis/maltreatment by the VA Medical Centers, and action by Congress. They can care less, no one brings them up on criminal charges. And, the Obama Administration have been the worse contributors of these atrosities. Meanwhile, I indent to keep fighting them until I die, then they can pay for that!
â??Trying to live out my final days without the help of the defunct Veterans Administration! They kill more veterans than they help! Sad, when I was working, I represented veterans and their families in all benefits available to veterans. Never thinking one day I would having to fight for mine. I know that I wouldn't never have let any claim by a veteran (Or, any family member) be denied what I have. Having Stage 4 Lung Cancer, from my combat duty (Exposure to Agent Orange), while serving in Vietnam. Being Service-Connected at 100% with Aid & Attendance, for the Cancer, and having other combat related disabilities, rated at over 100%, before the Cancer. But can't get the doctor (From Pakistan/India) they assigned me (Primary-Care), for the past 2 years to keep give me my regular medication. Or, to refer me to a Oncologist. Finally, after I had to get the nursing Service, provided by the VA, to get involved. He sent me to have a CT Scan, and showed the Cancer to be active. He then referred me to one. But she comes from a local teaching hospital, and her too is from India (Strange occurrence). But after seeing her 2 times and writing no Rx's for the regular medication they give me, or on and off. Having as long as 6-7 months, without refills, and having to threaten them with legal action. With all the latest scandals from all the mis/maltreatment by the VA Medical Centers, and action by Congress. They can care less, no one brings them up on criminal charges. And, the Obama Administration have been the worse contributors of these atrocities. Meanwhile, I indent to keep fighting them until I die, then they can pay for that!
â??Trying to live out my final days without the help of the defunct Veterans Administration! They kill more veterans than they help! Sad, when I was working, I represented veterans and their families in all benefits available to veterans. Never thinking one day I would having to fight for mine. I know that I wouldn't never have let any claim by a veteran (Or, any family member) be denied what I have. Having Stage 4 Lung Cancer, from my combat duty (Exposure to Agent Orange), while serving in Vietnam. Being Service-Connected at 100% with Aid & Attendance, for the Cancer, and having other combat related disabilities, rated at over 100%, before the Cancer. But can't get the doctor (From Pakistan/India) they assigned me (Primary-Care), for the past 2 years to keep give me my regular medication. Or, to refer me to a Oncologist. Finally, after I had to get the nursing Service, provided by the VA, to get involved. He sent me to have a CT Scan, and showed the Cancer to be active. He then referred me to one. But she comes from a local teaching hospital, and her too is from India (Strange occurrence). But after seeing her 2 times and writing no Rx's for the regular medication they give me, or on and off. Having as long as 6-7 months, without refills, and having to threaten them with legal action. With all the latest scandals from all the mis/maltreatment by the VA Medical Centers, and action by Congress. They can care less, no one brings them up on criminal charges. And, the Obama Administration have been the worse contributors of these atrocities. Meanwhile, I indent to keep fighting them until I die, then they can pay for that!
â??Trying to live out my final days without the help of the defunct Veterans Administration! They kill more veterans than they help! Sad, when I was working, I represented veterans and their families in all benefits available to veterans. Never thinking one day I would having to fight for mine. I know that I wouldn't never have let any claim by a veteran (Or, any family member) be denied what I have. Having Stage 4 Lung Cancer, from my combat duty (Exposure to Agent Orange), while serving in Vietnam. Being Service-Connected at 100% with Aid & Attendance, for the Cancer, and having other combat related disabilites, rated at over 100%, before the Cancer. But can't get the doctor (From Pakistan/India) they assigned me (Primary-Care), for the past 2 years to keep give me my regular medication. Or, to refer me to a Onocoligist. Finally, after I had to get the nursing Service, provided by the VA, to get involved. He sent me to have a CT Scan, and showed the Cancer to be active. He then referred me to one. But she comes from a local teaching hospital, and her too is from India (Strange occurance). But after seeing her 2 times and writing no Rx's for the regular medication they give me, or on and off. Having as long as 6-7 months, without refills, and having to threaten them with legal action. With all the latest scandals from all the mis/maltreatment by the VA Medical Centers, and action by Congress. They can care less, no one brings them up on criminal charges. And, the Obama Administration have been the worse contributors of these atrosities. Meanwhile, I indent to keep fighting them until I die, then they can pay for that!
â??Trying to live out my final days without the help of the defunct Veterans Administration! They kill more veterans than they help! Sad, when I was working, I represented veterans and their families in all benefits available to veterans. Never thinking one day I would having to fight for mine. I know that I wouldn't never have let any claim by a veteran (Or, any family member) be denied what I have. Having Stage 4 Lung Cancer, from my combat duty (Exposure to Agent Orange), while serving in Vietnam. Being Service-Connected at 100% with Aid & Attendance, for the Cancer, and having other combat related disabilities, rated at over 100%, before the Cancer. But can't get the doctor (From Pakistan/India) they assigned me (Primary-Care), for the past 2 years to keep give me my regular medication. Or, to refer me to a Oncologist. Finally, after I had to get the nursing Service, provided by the VA, to get involved. He sent me to have a CT Scan, and showed the Cancer to be active. He then referred me to one. But she comes from a local teaching hospital, and her too is from India (Strange occurrence). But after seeing her 2 times and writing no Rx's for the regular medication they give me, or on and off. Having as long as 6-7 months, without refills, and having to threaten them with legal action. With all the latest scandals from all the mis/maltreatment by the VA Medical Centers, and action by Congress. They can care less, no one brings them up on criminal charges. And, the Obama Administration have been the worse contributors of these atrocities. Meanwhile, I indent to keep fighting them until I die, then they can pay for that!
â??Trying to live out my final days without the help of the defunct Veterans Administration! They kill more veterans than they help! Sad, when I was working, I represented veterans and their families in all benefits available to veterans. Never thinking one day I would having to fight for mine. I know that I wouldn't never have let any claim by a veteran (Or, any family member) be denied what I have. Having Stage 4 Lung Cancer, from my combat duty (Exposure to Agent Orange), while serving in Vietnam. Being Service-Connected at 100% with Aid & Attendance, for the Cancer, and having other combat related disabilities, rated at over 100%, before the Cancer. But can't get the doctor (From Pakistan/India) they assigned me (Primary-Care), for the past 2 years to keep give me my regular medication. Or, to refer me to a Oncologist. Finally, after I had to get the nursing Service, provided by the VA, to get involved. He sent me to have a CT Scan, and showed the Cancer to be active. He then referred me to one. But she comes from a local teaching hospital, and her too is from India (Strange occurrence). But after seeing her 2 times and writing no Rx's for the regular medication they give me, or on and off. Having as long as 6-7 months, without refills, and having to threaten them with legal action. With all the latest scandals from all the mis/maltreatment by the VA Medical Centers, and action by Congress. They can care less, no one brings them up on criminal charges. And, the Obama Administration have been the worse contributors of these atrocities. Meanwhile, I indent to keep fighting them until I die, then they can pay for that!
â??Trying to live out my final days without the help of the defunct Veterans Administration! They kill more veterans than they help! Sad, when I was working, I represented veterans and their families in all benefits available to veterans. Never thinking one day I would having to fight for mine. I know that I wouldn't never have let any claim by a veteran (Or, any family member) be denied what I have. Having Stage 4 Lung Cancer, from my combat duty (Exposure to Agent Orange), while serving in Vietnam. Being Service-Connected at 100% with Aid & Attendance, for the Cancer, and having other combat related disabilites, rated at over 100%, before the Cancer. But can't get the doctor (From Pakistan/India) they assigned me (Primary-Care), for the past 2 years to keep give me my regular medication. Or, to refer me to a Onocoligist. Finally, after I had to get the nursing Service, provided by the VA, to get involved. He sent me to have a CT Scan, and showed the Cancer to be active. He then referred me to one. But she comes from a local teaching hospital, and her too is from India (Strange occurance). But after seeing her 2 times and writing no Rx's for the regular medication they give me, or on and off. Having as long as 6-7 months, without refills, and having to threaten them with legal action. With all the latest scandals from all the mis/maltreatment by the VA Medical Centers, and action by Congress. They can care less, no one brings them up on criminal charges. And, the Obama Administration have been the worse contributors of these atrosities. Meanwhile, I indent to keep fighting them until I die, then they can pay for that!
â??Trying to live out my final days without the help of the defunct Veterans Administration! They kill more veterans than they help! Sad, when I was working, I represented veterans and their families in all benefits available to veterans. Never thinking one day I would having to fight for mine. I know that I wouldn't never have let any claim by a veteran (Or, any family member) be denied what I have. Having Stage 4 Lung Cancer, from my combat duty (Exposure to Agent Orange), while serving in Vietnam. Being Service-Connected at 100% with Aid & Attendance, for the Cancer, and having other combat related disabilities, rated at over 100%, before the Cancer. But can't get the doctor (From Pakistan/India) they assigned me (Primary-Care), for the past 2 years to keep give me my regular medication. Or, to refer me to a Oncologist. Finally, after I had to get the nursing Service, provided by the VA, to get involved. He sent me to have a CT Scan, and showed the Cancer to be active. He then referred me to one. But she comes from a local teaching hospital, and her too is from India (Strange occurrence). But after seeing her 2 times and writing no Rx's for the regular medication they give me, or on and off. Having as long as 6-7 months, without refills, and having to threaten them with legal action. With all the latest scandals from all the mis/maltreatment by the VA Medical Centers, and action by Congress. They can care less, no one brings them up on criminal charges. And, the Obama Administration have been the worse contributors of these atrocities. Meanwhile, I indent to keep fighting them until I die, then they can pay for that!
â??Trying to live out my final days without the help of the defunct Veterans Administration! They kill more veterans than they help! Sad, when I was working, I represented veterans and their families in all benefits available to veterans. Never thinking one day I would having to fight for mine. I know that I wouldn't never have let any claim by a veteran (Or, any family member) be denied what I have. Having Stage 4 Lung Cancer, from my combat duty (Exposure to Agent Orange), while serving in Vietnam. Being Service-Connected at 100% with Aid & Attendance, for the Cancer, and having other combat related disabilities, rated at over 100%, before the Cancer. But can't get the doctor (From Pakistan/India) they assigned me (Primary-Care), for the past 2 years to keep give me my regular medication. Or, to refer me to a Oncologist. Finally, after I had to get the nursing Service, provided by the VA, to get involved. He sent me to have a CT Scan, and showed the Cancer to be active. He then referred me to one. But she comes from a local teaching hospital, and her too is from India (Strange occurrence). But after seeing her 2 times and writing no Rx's for the regular medication they give me, or on and off. Having as long as 6-7 months, without refills, and having to threaten them with legal action. With all the latest scandals from all the mis/maltreatment by the VA Medical Centers, and action by Congress. They can care less, no one brings them up on criminal charges. And, the Obama Administration have been the worse contributors of these atrocities. Meanwhile, I indent to keep fighting them until I die, then they can pay for that!
â??Trying to live out my final days without the help of the defunct Veterans Administration! They kill more veterans than they help! Sad, when I was working, I represented veterans and their families in all benefits available to veterans. Never thinking one day I would having to fight for mine. I know that I wouldn't never have let any claim by a veteran (Or, any family member) be denied what I have. Having Stage 4 Lung Cancer, from my combat duty (Exposure to Agent Orange), while serving in Vietnam. Being Service-Connected at 100% with Aid & Attendance, for the Cancer, and having other combat related disabilites, rated at over 100%, before the Cancer. But can't get the doctor (From Pakistan/India) they assigned me (Primary-Care), for the past 2 years to keep give me my regular medication. Or, to refer me to a Onocoligist. Finally, after I had to get the nursing Service, provided by the VA, to get involved. He sent me to have a CT Scan, and showed the Cancer to be active. He then referred me to one. But she comes from a local teaching hospital, and her too is from India (Strange occurance). But after seeing her 2 times and writing no Rx's for the regular medication they give me, or on and off. Having as long as 6-7 months, without refills, and having to threaten them with legal action. With all the latest scandals from all the mis/maltreatment by the VA Medical Centers, and action by Congress. They can care less, no one brings them up on criminal charges. And, the Obama Administration have been the worse contributors of these atrosities. Meanwhile, I indent to keep fighting them until I die, then they can pay for that!
Chain of Command NOTE: When the F4 Phantom II came on line with the US Air Force, the AFSC was changed, in 1964, only for this Aircraft: AFSC: J 43-XX-1 C (Began with the Letter "J" & ended in the letter "C" . Anyone with the 'J' 43-XX-1 'C', were assigned to the F-4 McDonnell-Douglas Phantom II Jet Fighter's!
Other Memories
�??Having spent my 2nd Combat Tour in SEA, I returned to Mc Dill AFB, Tampa, Fl, for the 3rd time since being assigned originally in 1964. The 1st time I was deployed to SEA/Vietnam was in the Spring of 1965, as a full Combat Deployment. Being assigned to the 47th TFS, at Ubon RTAFB (a Forward Combat Assignment). Were we began launching our aircraft (F4C's) in Operation Rolling Thunder, later Operation Max Effort, and on Alert Pad's (2 Aircraft per Pad, with 2 Pads); For units needing Air Support, to Close Air Support (like on 11/08/1965, at a Battle known as Landing Zone X-Ray, where Lt Col Hal Moore called in "Broken Arrow.' Thus the movie "We were Soldiers," by Mel Gibson). And we responded in launching aircraft for their ordinance coordinates locales.
�??In 1965-67 I served in this Combat unit (43rd TFS) in Vietnam, at Cam Rahn USAFB, RSVN, only to return to be assigned to them in my final tour of duty, as a PCS. Afterwards, and before being Medically Discharged with Disabilities, resulting from my Combat Duty as a Crew Chief on F4 C/D Phantom II ( the best Jet Fighter in the World) in SEA/Vietnam, in 01/1967. A great assignment before the disabilities set in, and couldn't finish my assigned duties. Much regret.
