Email VP40 Roster

Today I emailed out the VP40 Roster current as of 8-31-2013. It went to the email address I have on file for you.

I attached both the Excel 2003 and the PDF versions.

This roster is for VP40 members only. In the future it will be on our web site.

If you notice any errors in address, email etc. please contact me.

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2014 Reunion Update

I have started receiving emails and letters from members who will or will not be attending the reunion.

I will be adding them in the comments section of the REUNIONS/2014 Reunion TAB.

Feel free to join in and let other members know if you plan on attending or not. Just click “leave a comment”.

or let me know and I will add them

thanks

Guy Fisk

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The Official History of VPSquadrons

I have added the History of VP,VPB, VP(HL), and VP(AM) Squadrons from the Naval Historical Center.

It is found on the Welcome Shipmates/VP 40 History tab.

enjoy

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Gerald (Jerry) Holmes

I was notified by Ron Mills that Jerry Holmes  1956-1959 (AD3) passed away on 8/25/2013 from cancer.

His obit is attached here in PDF format.

Jerry Holmes obit

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Dog Tags

I could not resist sharing this with you all.

Guy

Rules for Kickin’ Ass:

Rules for         the Non-Military

(Make         sure you read #13 twice)

Dear Civilians, we know that the current state of affairs in our great nation has many civilians up in arms and excited to join the military.

For those  of you who can’t join, you can still lend a hand. Here are a few of the areas where we would like your assistance:

1. The  next time you see any adults talking (or wearing a hat) during the  playing of the National Anthem – kick their ass.

2. When you witness, firsthand, someone burning the American Flag in protest – kick their ass.

                                                                            3. Regardless of the rank they held while they served, pay the highest amount of respect to all veterans. If you see anyone doing otherwise,

        quietly pull them aside and explain how these veterans fought for the very freedom they bask in every second. Enlighten them on the many sacrifices these veterans made to make this Nation great.

Then hold them down while a disabled veteran kicks their ass.

                                                                        4. If you were never in the military, DO NOT pretend that you were. Wearing  battle dress uniforms (BDUs) or Jungle Fatigues, telling others that you used to be ‘Special Forces’. Collecting GI Joe memorabilia might have been okay when you were seven years old, but now it will only make you look stupid and get your ass kicked.

                                                                          5. Next time you come across an Air Force member, do not ask them, ‘Do you fly a jet?’ Not everyone in the Air Force is a pilot. Such ignorance deserves an ass-kicking (children are exempt).

6. If you witness someone calling the Coast Guard ‘non-military’, inform them of  their mistake – and kick their ass.

                                       7. Next time Old Glory (the US flag) prances by during a parade, get on your damn feet and pay homage to her by placing your hand over your heart. This includes arrogant politicians who think someone may be offended. Quietly thank the military member or veteran lucky enough to be carrying her – of course, failure to do either of those could earn you a severe ass-kicking.

9. ‘Your mama wears combat boots’ never made sense to me – stop saying it! If she did, she would most likely be a vet and therefore would kick your ass!

10. ‘Flyboy’ (Air Force), ‘Jarhead’ (Marines), ‘Grunt’ (Army), ‘Squid’ (Navy), ‘Puddle Jumpers'(Coast Guard), Bubblehead (Subsailor), etc., are terms of endearment we use describing each other.

Unless you are a service member or vet, you have not earned the right to use them. Using them could get your ass kicked.

           11. Last, but not least, whether or not you become a member of the military, support our troops and their families. Every Thanksgiving and religious holiday that you enjoy with family and friends, please remember that  there are literally thousands of soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen far from home wishing they could be with their families. Thank God for our military and the sacrifices they make every day. Without them, our  ountry would get its ass kicked.

12. It’s the Veteran, not the reporter, who has given us the freedom of the press.

It’s the Veteran, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech.

It’s the Veteran, not the community organizer, who gives us the freedom to demonstrate.

It’s the Military who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag.

Oh, AND ONE MORE:

13. If you ever see anyone singing the national anthem in Spanish – KICK THEIR  ASS.

ONE LAST THING:

If you got this email and didn’t pass it on – guess what – you deserve to get your ass kicked!

                                         I sent this to you, Not because I didn’t want to get my ass kicked BUT BECAUSE YOU ARE A VERY, VERY SPECIAL PERSON AND I KNOW YOU WILL NOT BE OFFENDED AND  ARE PROUD TO BE

AN AMERICAN AND WILL FORWARD, ALSO.

THANK YOU                                         

WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, ONLY BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE!                                         

If you don’t stand behind our troops, PLEASE feel free to stand in front of them!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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New Pictures

I posted a couple of pictures sent to me from Joe Mavilia

(look under PICTURES VIDEO & MORE/60’s Era)

I also posted some pictures of the P8a. (the replacement of the P3V)

These planes are from VP30, pictures taken in 2012

(look under PICTURES VIDEO & MORE/Misc Photo’s)

 

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William VanLandingham AT1 1955-1958

I was informed today by Evelyn VanLandingham that William VanLandingham AT1 1955-1958, passed away on May 18, 2013 from Alzheimers.

 

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SURVEY FORM for Agent Orange

I have posted the survey form to fill out if you have had any experience with the VA and agent orange claims.

It is under the WELCOME SHIPMATES /AGENT ORANGE TAB

any questions email or call me.

Guy Fisk

828-654-7812

ggfisk@vp40.com

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Reunion News

I have added a page of information about room reservations for the 2014 reunion in Pensacola. It includes the group code for VP40 members.

goto 2014 reunion tab and have a look.

You can book your room  now………….

see you there

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Returning Member to the Group

I am pleased to announce that Arlen Shire has contacted me and is returning to the group.

He was in VP40 in 1961-62. He was a AK3 at the time. He returned to Sangley Point in the late 60’s as Ships Company.

He is retired Navy and lives in San Diego, CA now. If you remember him (or just want to be friendly), take a minute, leave him a comment and welcome him aboard.

 

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