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  1. ProudPapa

    ProudPapa Member

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    Hi all. Stumbled on this forum and thought I'd try to do some additional research on my father's WWII service. He is a USMC pacific veteran, participating in battles that we've all heard of (Saipan, Okinawa, Occupation of Japan). I plan on sharing some stories of his service, ( Like how he still kicks him self for trading a Japanese pistol for a can of peaches :+) and adding a small piece in testimony to the Greatest Generation.

    As for my self, I live in New England with two beautiful (but very loud) little girls and the love of my life. I tried Marine Corps OCS in college, but lost focus and did not pursue a commission. Realizing I missed an opportunity to serve and deciding to be proactive on my mid-life crisis, I enlisted in the Navy Reserve at 29 and am still drilling 10 years later as a LT, looking forward to at least another 10 years. Thanks!
     
  2. PzJgr

    PzJgr Drill Instructor

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    Welcome aboard. I'm sure at the time the can of peaches sounded pretty good. Happy posting.
     
  3. dgmitchell

    dgmitchell Ace

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    Welcome! More importantly, thanks for your service in the Reserve! You will enjoy your time here and I look forward to reading your posts.

    Cheers!
     
  4. Slipdigit

    Slipdigit Good Ol' Boy Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    Welcome Papa, good to have you here.
     
  5. krieg

    krieg Ace

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    welcome aboard mate
    enjoy your stat here on the forum
    cheers krieg
     
  6. Skipper

    Skipper Kommodore

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    Welcome ProudPapa, glad to see you in the newbie section.
     
  7. texson66

    texson66 Ace

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    Welcome Aboard, ProudPappa!

    Thank you for your service to our country. I know you'll enjoy this forum! There are plenty of guys who can and will help you in your research!
     
  8. GRW

    GRW Pillboxologist WW2|ORG Editor

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    Welcome to the Forums! :cool:
     
  9. Mortman2004

    Mortman2004 Dishonorably Discharged

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    Nice to see somone is still serving proud papa.. welcome aboard
     

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