Save your money guys. 1 box of Trojans, 1 box of tongue depressors and a box of rubber bands. Insert depressor in trojan and secure with rubber bands.Voila!!
I scan this forum to keep in touch with old friends like Grits and Ex_CG_GM, among the retired that surely have had the cojones to do the job during their late tenure.
Just to let you know (and because this subject could get a bit boisterous)I will carefully comment about old sailor's physical problems.
Just finished a medical exam for peripheral neuropathy and can asure you that other than hands and feet, most organs are not affected.
Was 91 last birthday, lost wife of 66 years, still adjusting.
Save your money guys. 1 box of Trojans, 1 box of tongue depressors and a box of rubber bands. Insert depressor in trojan and secure with rubber bands.Voila!!
A bit different from the Old Guard but appears it is in good hands,but I'm glad I served in the old days when life was less complicated.
Each is born to serve in the time period as directed by a higher authority and selectively in ability to serve in a position appointed by the Chief of Staff under the high command.
Hang in there ack,don't forget us,muster in when you can
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The Assault Boat Coxswain badge/Insignia went out about 1970,lot of Coasties and Navy LCVP'S and LCM operator's earned one during WW2 and Korea,I went to Coxswain school at the Naval Amphibious Base Coronado Calif.in the early fifties while on the USS Skagit during the Korean war,we had about 14 LCVP'S AND 8 LCM'S,we were allowed to wear the patch but most did not,it is hard to find one today,even a picture of one is hard to find,all I have is the picture.I have been trying to find a patch. sounds good.