Hello, just discovered this site and look forward to checking it out.

I am an old Army guy. Was with the 173rd Abn Bde (Sep) in Vietnam. Left active duty in 72 but did the Reserve thing until 1988. Again, hello and as I get to know you all better I will open up more in return.. as of now I am like the kid at a diner party - be seen and not heard.

Hello and welcome.

Welcome to the boards!

Welcome aboard.

Originally Posted by m551sheridan

Hello, just discovered this site and look forward to checking it out.

I am an old Army guy. Was with the 173rd Abn Bde (Sep) in Vietnam. Left active duty in 72 but did the Reserve thing until 1988. Again, hello and as I get to know you all better I will open up more in return.. as of now I am like the kid at a diner party - be seen and not heard.

Naaahhh... come in right away and enjoy yourself. This ain't some formal dinner hosted by some pompous ass...

This is a barbeque party, let your hair down, enjoy some beer, heck, enjoy all the beer and mingle, friend... I am sure we have plenty to share...

Ohhh, welcome and Greetings, Sheridan...

Originally Posted by viper2007

Naaahhh... come in right away and enjoy yourself. This ain't some formal dinner hosted by some pompous ass...

This is a barbeque party, let your hair down, enjoy some beer, heck, enjoy all the beer and mingle, friend... I am sure we have plenty to share...

Ohhh, welcome and Greetings, Sheridan...

thank you viper... and you others for the welcome... still figuring out how to manipulate getting around... and most just call me *tank* if you are of a mind. Y'all have differing experiences then me... I am in your playground... so far the only similarity I can see is we have all learned to *duck* when *schit* hits the fan...
Again thanks for the welcomes -

Originally Posted by viper2007

Naaahhh... come in right away and enjoy yourself. This ain't some formal dinner hosted by some pompous ass...

This is a barbeque party, let your hair down, enjoy some beer, heck, enjoy all the beer and mingle, friend... I am sure we have plenty to share...

Ohhh, welcome and Greetings, Sheridan...

Yep, what my good friend said.
We are one big happy family so welcome to the family table.

Oh! by the way, stay away from 42RM - he is the black sheep of the family.

Originally Posted by m551sheridan

thank you viper... and you others for the welcome... still figuring out how to manipulate getting around... and most just call me *tank* if you are of a mind. Y'all have differing experiences then me... I am in your playground... so far the only similarity I can see is we have all learned to *duck* when *schit* hits the fan...
Again thanks for the welcomes -

We have veterans from current conflicts and right back to WWII. We are so fortunate that we have a German Army veteran of WWII. I think you´ll find that there are lots of similarities between your combat experience and the other veterans here.

If you fancy to share stories, we´ll be happy to listen.

I must admit, I was only a babe in arms when Vietnam was on the go. I've done my time for Queen and country with a 2 year tour of Northern Ireland. Also done a 4 month tour down in the Falklands, granted it was 9 years after the war.

My family is a herd of black sheep.

Welcome mate.

Welcome....