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by Rocky
June 28th, 2008, 2:53 pm
Forum: Introduction Archive
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 23
Views: 6151

Hey JP welcome aboard my brother! Brothers this is dear Ranger brother of ours and it is with great joy and pride that we see him joining us here on this site. Hang on to your hat JP this is a fast mover. :D Now if we had sound and the proper hook-ups we could ask JP to play us a toon. JP plays gigs...
by Rocky
June 25th, 2008, 3:41 am
Forum: Introduction Archive
Topic: Introduction
Replies: 35
Views: 8474

Welcome Home brother! Sorry for the lost of your brother. I know how such a loss can be as I just lost my 40 year old son.

FOGs are welcome here says one FOG to the other, so welcome brother!!
Who did you serve with in the Nam and when maybe we met some where along the bush trails?
by Rocky
May 27th, 2008, 7:10 am
Forum: The News Dump
Topic: Don't Diagnose PTSD Say VA Doctor in Texas
Replies: 6
Views: 3320

Rascon is from my unit, 173rd Airborne Brigade. I was with them my first tour. Good man. Tell you wife thanks. It is a shame at how many have gotten PTSD claims approved who really do not deserve the rating, some never even went to Nam and bullshitted their way into a 100% claim. Yet, there are othe...
by Rocky
May 27th, 2008, 6:14 am
Forum: The News Dump
Topic: Don't Diagnose PTSD Say VA Doctor in Texas
Replies: 6
Views: 3320

This guy is a Psychologist, ie he's a Ph.D., not an M.D.! This is true he is a Ph.D however most doctors involved in the PTSD programs in the VA are Ph.D.s and the Psychologist merely sign off on what they say so this man and others like him carry some weight, a lot of weight in fact. In doing PTSD...
by Rocky
May 27th, 2008, 1:01 am
Forum: The News Dump
Topic: Don't Diagnose PTSD Say VA Doctor in Texas
Replies: 6
Views: 3320

This guy is a Psychologist, ie he's a Ph.D., not an M.D.! This is true he is a Ph.D however most doctors involved in the PTSD programs in the VA are Ph.D.s and the Psychologist merely sign off on what they say so this man and others like him carry some weight, a lot of weight in fact. In doing PTSD...
by Rocky
May 25th, 2008, 4:04 pm
Forum: The Mosh Pit
Topic: MEMORIAL DAY
Replies: 2
Views: 1092

MEMORIAL DAY

THIS IS THE MESSAGE THAT I POSTED ON MY YAHOO 360 BLOG THIS MORNING. MEMORIAL DAY A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE Traditionally, May 30th was set aside for the observance of Memorial Day but, due to changes in the way our government has stated we should observe Memorial Day, the date changes each year. Be that...
by Rocky
May 24th, 2008, 3:03 am
Forum: The News Dump
Topic: BENEFITS CUT PROPOSED
Replies: 1
Views: 1066

BENEFITS CUT PROPOSED

U.S. House of Representatives to Debate a $1 Billion Cut in Wartime Elderly, Poor, Disabled Veterans’ Benefits The United States House of Representatives will soon be debating, and voting on S. 1315, as amended, a bill that will cut nearly a billion dollars in pension benefits for wartime, elderly...
by Rocky
May 19th, 2008, 3:52 am
Forum: The News Dump
Topic: THE BIG OIL RIP-OFF - TRACE THE MONEY
Replies: 15
Views: 6726

THE BIG OIL RIP-OFF - TRACE THE MONEY

If you are not mad enough when you go to the gas pump check these out and then really get mad the next time you fill up your tank and deplete your bank account.


Part 1

Part 2

Check these out for the big rip off and what politicians are getting money:

LINK

LINK
by Rocky
May 16th, 2008, 2:48 pm
Forum: The News Dump
Topic: Don't Diagnose PTSD Say VA Doctor in Texas
Replies: 6
Views: 3320

Don't Diagnose PTSD Say VA Doctor in Texas

ALTHOUGH THE VA SEC. HAD DENOUNCED THIS EMAIL HOW MANY VETERANS HAVE BEEN MISDIAGNOSED BY THIS PERSON AND THEIR STAFF IN TEXAS? Official Urged Fewer Diagnoses of PTSD By Christopher Lee, The Washington Post, May 16, 2008 16 May 2008 // A psychologist who helps lead the post-traumatic stress disorder...
by Rocky
May 16th, 2008, 4:01 am
Forum: The News Dump
Topic: PURPLE HEART FOR PTSD????
Replies: 0
Views: 875

PURPLE HEART FOR PTSD????

Should PTSD Victims Earn Purple Heart? Stars and Stripes |Jeff Schogol | May 14, 2008 The veterans group for combat wounded troops whose mission is topreserve the integrity of the Purple Heart has come out against givingthe award to troops suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. "I donâ...
by Rocky
February 1st, 2007, 7:25 am
Forum: Medical Issues
Topic: RANGER NEEDS A GIFT OF LIFE
Replies: 2
Views: 2378

RANGER NEEDS A GIFT OF LIFE

GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE U.S. Army Ranger, Gary Norsworthy is in dire need of a kidney. Gary has been on dialysis for several years and a kidney transplant is urgently needed. Gary has only one living biological relative, a brother, who is too ill himself to donate. Gary has "O" (+) positive ...
by Rocky
December 27th, 2006, 5:24 am
Forum: Recruitment Process
Topic: DOCUMENTARY ON THE OLD GUARD -DEC 29TH
Replies: 2
Views: 1551

DOCUMENTARY ON THE OLD GUARD -DEC 29TH

Documentary on Storied 'Old Guard' American Forces Press Service | David Mays | December 26, 2006 Washington D.C. -- They are the very public face of ultimate military discipline. They wow stadiums packed with football fans with complex rifle drills. They honor fallen comrades with solemn procession...
by Rocky
December 27th, 2006, 2:01 am
Forum: Reconnaissance
Topic: 173rd Airborne BDE, 74th Infantry Detachment LRS
Replies: 12
Views: 18838

I have to agree with the brothers here. time in a line company, especially one in combat is best before you go getting into a unit of this nature. I spent a year with the Herd in the bush before going to Charlie Rangers and I am glad I did as by the time I got to the Rangers I knew what to expect of...
by Rocky
December 27th, 2006, 1:47 am
Forum: Reconnaissance
Topic: For any of the Vietnam LRRPS that may be here
Replies: 4
Views: 7376

Nice of you to post it here. That is a good poster and I am sure some will want a copy of it for later years. Thanks for posting it brother!
by Rocky
December 26th, 2006, 4:24 pm
Forum: Post Service Issues
Topic: PD - A MISDIAGNOSIS - ACTIVE DUTY PLEASE READ!!
Replies: 5
Views: 5077

Black 6

No brother most of us with PTSD fit that description. The problem is that the military rather than give a diagnosis of PTSD which is compensatible through the VA they are giving a Personality Disorder diagnosis which is not compensatible through the VA leaving many, many vets out in the cold with no...

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