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!
1963, Basic Military Training (Lackland AFB, TX), 3706/1626
Best Friends Carmine (Pete) J. Canonico, friends all through High School, and went in on the Air Force "Buddy System." After both finished 'Basic,' an going to Jet Fighter, one & two engine school, in Amarillo, Texas. He got an assignment to Air Defense Command, in the Tire Shop. And, I to Tactical Air Command, assigned to the Flight-Line as an Assistant Crew Chief, under a Charles (Chuck) Thompson, SSgt. Really a great teacher, and good friend. We got separated, after our full deployment to SEA/Vietnam. He was able to return to Mc Dill AFB, Tampa, Fl, and I went on to another assignment at Cam Rahn USAF Base, Vietnam. Afterwards, I to returned to Mc Dill, but as a lot of SSgt's got out, because of the so many repeat tours back to SEA (me included). Many had as much as 16 years, with no promotions, with commercial airlines wanting them as A&E personnel, so off they went. I truly missed the ones that were real great guys, but most had families, and it was very taxing on them, considering the pay, at that time. $65 Combat pay a month, and the risk, just wasn't worth it to a man with a family. But this caused a shortage of Crew Chiefs', and on my second tour I was crewing as many as 3-4 aircraft at one time. Working 16 + hours a day, 7 days a week. Even our R&R's got longer, and longer a part.
Best Moment Luckily, I got an assignment that changed how I felt, about the incident on the day that President John F Kennedy was shot and killed. It was being a part of a rewarding group of men assigned to a Jet Fighter Squadron (Tactical Air Command), that was like family. From the people on the Flight-Line, to the Pilots that flew our aircraft, an having the world's best Combat Fighter Jets (F4C/D, Phantom II), and of course the men, in the hangers, who did the maintenance on them. All a bunch of great guys. And the respect from everyone in the Combat Support Group, that were always asking, "What's It Like." Even the Security Air Police, would drive by, stopping to ask about them, and 'Wishing' they had been assigned on one.
Worst Moment On Nov 22, 1963, our Flight was lined-up to have a dental exam at the base Dental Building. As we filed in line to be called in the doctors Exam/Treatment room, they had a radio turn up playing music (First time we got to here one, much less know the news). When it was interrupted with the news bulletin, that the president had been shot, and killed. A USAF Captain, whom was a Dentist, yelled out, "Yeah, They Killed The Son-Of-A- Bitch!" I then thought, what country I was I in? Here a USAF Captain would made such statement, about our Commander-In-Chief, and I was apart of this US Air Force. I was so discussed by this, and I had wished I never signed-up. Even today, it still think about it, on every anniversary, of Nov 22 when President John F. Kennedy was Killed in Dallas, Texas.
The base was 'Shut-Down' afterwards, and all military personnel went on full alert. Being in Basic Training we were confined to our barracks. The following day, a Memorial Was made at an open Amp Theater, on base, to Honor him. It sort of smoothed-over the feeling that happen at the dental office, the following day, but still, I was left with that, as almost a nightmare. And, was just going to do what I signed up for, and get out. Since weren't allowed the privy to any radio's, or even news papers, we were in the dark about what happened, or even where it took place. Until we were given our first PCS assignments!
â??In Combat, its always the 'Worsed Part of Any Day,' when someone becomes KIA, or MIA. These pilots and Air Crews became personal as you came from getting them Combat Ready to following them, to these crazy war. That was really taking its toll on them from my first Combat Tour, to the 2nd. With no end in sight, to us winning the Air War over North Vietnam. Even with our Squardon having a high kill rate, in shooting down the most MIG-17, and MIG-21's (555th TFS). And, the kills the 47th TFS confirmed, but we lost some really fine men in doing so. With as many as 7 aircraft in 1 day, w/2 Air Crew!
