39 years ago today!

Ranger Ron · Post by **Ranger Ron** » October 7th, 2008, 7:15 am

Gentlemen and Ladies,

39 years ago this very day I pinned on my stuff and got ready to leave the world and join I Co., 75th Inf. Seems like just yesterday.

Jim · Post by **Jim** » October 7th, 2008, 7:26 am

Damn, I was a SSG advisor with the 42d Vietnamese Ranger Battalion on operation in the U Minh Forest. We spent most of October in that AO. Walking in a swamp that had no bottom.

Ranger Ron · Post by **Ranger Ron** » October 7th, 2008, 7:29 am

Jim wrote:Damn, I was a SSG advisor with the 42d Vietnamese Ranger Battalion on operation in the U Minh Forest. We spent most of October in that AO. Walking in a swamp that had no bottom.

I actually didn't get into country until 9 Nov '69. Had 30 days leave after RS before I shipped.

"Those Were the Days My Friend!"

42L5V · Post by **42L5V** » October 7th, 2008, 7:40 am

Damn fine pic, Ron!! Thanks for leading the way.

Ranger Bill · Post by **Ranger Bill** » October 7th, 2008, 7:44 am

Geez, Ron... I'd never recognize you.

RRDTm3 · Post by **RRDTm3** » October 7th, 2008, 7:46 am

the yrs have been kind to you, well um except for your well you know your um enlarged thingy

Ranger Ron · Post by **Ranger Ron** » October 7th, 2008, 7:51 am

RRDTm3 wrote:the yrs have been kind to you, well um except for your well you know your um enlarged thingy

And my eyesight, and my hair color, and my gut.......other than that I'm still pretty cute!

garyedolan · Post by **garyedolan** » October 7th, 2008, 7:53 am

Ahh, yes; we were once young and flew with eagles...

PocketKings · Post by **PocketKings** » October 7th, 2008, 8:19 am

Do you still have the uniform?

Ranger Ron · Post by **Ranger Ron** » October 7th, 2008, 8:24 am

PocketKings wrote:Do you still have the uniform?

Yes I do! (Will it fit....No it won't!) My black beret is even a little snug now days.

Post by **rangertough** » October 7th, 2008, 8:52 am

Damn brother did your momma know that you were in VN playing Army?

Damn fine pictures brother.

Tough

Ranger Ron · Post by **Ranger Ron** » October 7th, 2008, 8:57 am

rangertough wrote:Damn brother did your momma know that you were in VN playing Army?

Damn fine pictures brother.

Tough

Hell, I had already graduated from college! Just looked like I was out on recess playing

PocketKings · Post by **PocketKings** » October 7th, 2008, 8:57 am

RangerRon wrote:
PocketKings wrote:Do you still have the uniform?
Yes I do! (Will it fit....No it won't!) My black beret is even a little snug now days.

That's one of the cooler uniforms I've ever seen. The scroll is sweet, but that crest on the pocket is awesome.

You need to will that thing to a museum before you go to GRITs. Young studs will drool over it like a suit of armor and get all psyched up to slay dragons.

I'm psyched just looking at it.

Rock Island Ranger · October 7th, 2008, 10:28 am

Damn! Living testimony to the destructive age process.....