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Hey all...
I'm not a fake hogdriver or anything like that,fact is I don't drive anything that flys,I got here while surfing for the A-10, I was at the pumpkinfest parade here in town and four A10s did a fly over and I must say my heart swelled with pride knowing that those planes and pilots are here to protect us, and to kick iraqi tail.
I am a security officer at Holland Community Hospital and one of the guys I work with was in the initial push to Bagdahd and he told me stories of A-10s giving everything they had to protect the troops on the ground,he said the best sound in the world is BBBRRRRRRRRRRRRP!!!!
because you know everythings ok as long as the hogs are around.
I'm gonna cut this short and get to the point.
On behalf of my wife and four year old daughter and all the folks here in Zeeland Michigan,Thank you all for what you do,for all the sacrifices you make and the dangers you face,you are heros,every single one of you,and thanks for flying the meanest ground attack aircraft the world has ever known.

What about the maintainers?<img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle>

I'll say it too. Thanks.<img src=newicons/icon_hog.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=newicons/smiley_salute.gif border=0 align=middle>

"Some pup"
Nickname by Fenderstrat72

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Yup Maintainers too, Thanks...did'nt mean to leave you out,bird can't fly if it's sick right?

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What about the maintainers?<img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle>

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What about Finance?<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

"The war gets delayed without Combat Finance leading the pay"

....or something like that...<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

nepar68

First and foremost, thanks for taking the time to say these kind words. A little gratitude goes a long way... And don't let these <img src=icon_smile_clown.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_clown.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_clown.gif border=0 align=middle> kid ya, we all know you meant each and every person who has anything to do with getting this fine aircraft into the air and completing its mission. I saw my first A-10 at my first assignment over 22 years ago, and they still make me smile when I see one. It is an awesome airplane and is flown and maintained by some of the greatest heroes on this planet, even the <img src=icon_smile_clown.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_clown.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_clown.gif border=0 align=middle> on here!



Cheers! M2

Type 7: Yeah finance is cool, unless they don't pay you your entitled Per Diem and they jerk you around for 3 weeks about it!

Nepar68:
Thank you for your kind words! It's good to hear someone say thanks sometimes!

"SSgt stripes coming July 2K5!"

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Put on your tinfoil hats, the black choppers are coming, and I'm calling them in.
Former DCC OA-10A T/N 80-278

WEASEL,
YOU AINT GOING TO BE "OUT OF TOWN" THIS YEAR ARE YOU?

SANTA GOOSE

MONEY TALKS,B.S. JUST PILES UP.

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Very kind words. On behalf of all the vets and current troops here, thanx.

"Molon labe".
Leonidas, King of Sparta,
Thermopylae, 480 B.C.

Unfortuantely Goose I am no longer a Hogkeeper. I've been at Keesler going to Tech School to be a Comm Weeny!

I'm even getting stationed in Washington State not too far from Horrido.

"SSgt stripes coming July 2K5!"

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3 Branches down... 2 to go!
Put on your tinfoil hats, the black choppers are coming, and I'm calling them in.
Former DCC OA-10A T/N 80-278

GOOD FOR YOU BUDDY!

MONEY TALKS,B.S. JUST PILES UP.

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\"Live Free Or Die\"

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Type 7: Yeah finance is cool, unless they don't pay you your entitled Per Diem and they jerk you around for 3 weeks about it!

Nepar68:
Thank you for your kind words! It's good to hear someone say thanks sometimes!

"SSgt stripes coming July 2K5!"
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Usually they're in "training" the Monday following a wingwide deployment...

ATTACK!!!!!!!

Screw finance ! Act like the damn moneys comin' out of there own pockets. <img src=newicons/anim_cussing.gif border=0 align=middle>

By this time tomorrow I shall have gained either a pearage or Westminster Abbey........Nelson

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NO BOMB WITHOUT COMM, or words to that effect. LOL

Fender
"A woman drove me to drink
and I hadn't even the courtesy to thank her".
W.C. Fields

I REMEMBER ACCOUNTING AND FINACE ALONG WITH CBO WE'RE BIG PARTS OF THE TEAM!
THEY ALWAYS HAD WING DOWN DAYS WHILE YOUR BUSTING YOUR ASS TO MAKE MONDAYS LINE UP,AND GOD FORBID YOU DIDNT MAKE SORTIE RATE,I HAD A FINACE WEENIE SAY "YOU GUYS COULDNT GET OFF YOUR ASS AND MAKE THE GOAL FOR THE MONTH? I HAD PLANS"<img src=newicons/madani.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=newicons/anim_cussing.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=newicons/anim_cussing.gif border=0 align=middle>
I TOLD HIM I WAS TOO BUSY TRYING TO GET MY PAY STRAIGHT

MONEY TALKS,B.S. JUST PILES UP.

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Now that is funny. Ever notice all the Finance and MPF (CBPO) weenies have all the latest cold weather gear every year? They work in an office and still get better gear than the guys working the line. Its time to retire.

Fender
"A woman drove me to drink
and I hadn't even the courtesy to thank her".
W.C. Fields

Hey, Weasel! There is nothing wrong with being a "Comm Weeny"! I'm former comm/nav!

My Wife was real good with dealing with the finance Weenies. Let the dependents do the bitchen...works everytime...

"Mudd, payroll called, apparently your wife threatened to cut the balls off another finance weenie." This has got to stop. Sorry boss my head belongs in the cockpit, not worrying about my mortgage. Yeah your right, let me call that asshole back and tell him i'll personally bring your wife up to their shop.

I had a check cut that day. No more drama.




"The power to Destroy the planet, is insignifigant to the power of the Air Force----Mudd Vader

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IF they had just gotten back from a deployment I could understand that, but when they say "sure its all taken care of" and it's not, thats a different story.

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When I say Comm Weeny, I mean a Comm weeny. Help desk inside the NCC resetting passwords and the such. I've been told I'll be the phone bizatch for a while. I'll be the SSgt asking the AB how things work!

And today is the last day of class for me! Another road trip back to DM! Fun Fun!

"SSgt stripes coming July 2K5!"

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3 Branches down... 2 to go!
Put on your tinfoil hats, the black choppers are coming, and I'm calling them in.
Former DCC OA-10A T/N 80-278

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<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote> I TOLD HIM I WAS TOO BUSY TRYING TO GET MY PAY STRAIGHT<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size=2 id=quote>

Now that is funny. Ever notice all the Finance and MPF (CBPO) weenies have all the latest cold weather gear every year? They work in an office and still get better gear than the guys working the line. Its time to retire.

Fender
"A woman drove me to drink
and I hadn't even the courtesy to thank her".
W.C. Fields
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Yeah fender what is up with that ? Youre right our base is the same way. They walk around with all the nice extreme cold weather gear. Damn must be the same everywhere. And they get pissed off at me because crew chiefs take all the good trips. Hell we take all the trips ! Makes me wanna scream sometimes.

By this time tomorrow I shall have gained either a pearage or Westminster Abbey........Nelson

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YGBSM !

<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>Youre right our base is the same way. They walk around with all the nice extreme cold weather gear. Damn must be the same everywhere. And they get pissed off at me because crew chiefs take all the good trips. Hell we take all the trips ! Makes me wanna scream sometimes.<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size=2 id=quote>

30MM Jr found it the same with his Guard unit, too. They also pitch a fit when they DO go TDY and the CC's all take the bunks (KC-135) on the long over-water trips. They seem to forget the CC's have to work as soon as the bird hits the pavement.

"Live every day like it's the last, 'cause one day you're gonna be right!" Ray Charles (6/10/04 was the day)

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What really pissed me off is when you go to one of the offices like finance after busting your ass all night and the give you a hard time about the condition of your uniform.

Two things to remember when dealing with any office at MPF,formely CBPO. First always remember or write down who you talk to and on what day. This is very important when something that was promised to get done doesnt get done. Second, if you are not getting the support you need from them be polite and ask for the next level of supervision. If all else fails go get your supervisor, flight chief or shirt to go with you. Having a SNCO on you side when you go normally works to your advantage.

Fender
"A woman drove me to drink
and I hadn't even the courtesy to thank her".
W.C. Fields

Those cold weather gear owning finance pukes......Hey Bill, since I'm closer now do you think I'll get some good gear for a change. No hydraulic/fuel/oil/gun gas stains and rips n' tears?

".....leave the bodies. The buzzards gotta eat too."
Smitty

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Those cold weather gear owning finance pukes......Hey Bill, since I'm closer now do you think I'll get some good gear for a change. No hydraulic/fuel/oil/gun gas stains and rips n' tears?





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By this time tomorrow I shall have gained either a pearage or Westminster Abbey........Nelson

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YGBSM !