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John Joseph "J.J. Wilson
- 69, Male
- Newport News, VA 23608
- United States
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John Joseph "J.J. Wilson left a comment for Monica Harvey"Monica,
thank you dear. I really have to get back on track and read this page more often. I also have to get active again in the VFW, I miss all the guys and girls. Thanks again and God bless you!"
Clyde R. Gunn left a comment for John Joseph "J.J. Wilson"As it stands for now, I look to attend the next DAV Chapter#2 meeeting, however I have not officially joined the VFW as of yet, even though I have been sending donations to the VFW for the last six(6)years; So just "keep me in prayer' and…"
John Joseph "J.J. Wilson left a comment for Clyde R. Gunn"Clyde,
It took you long enough! Welcome aboard partner and glad to see you are looking great. Will see you at the VFW and DAV meetings later this month.
Giod bless,
JJ"
Profile Information
- I am a...
- VFW Life Member, Past Military Service
- What Post do you belong to or are you a Member-at-Large?
- VFW Post 6002 - The Greatest!
- When did you join the VFW or Auxiliary?
- 1967
- Military Service History
- Entered on Active Duty in May of 1961 and served six years in the USMC, Honorable discharged in early 1967. decided to return to Active duty, joined the US ARMY in January 1967. Went to Officers Candidate School, Airborne School, Special Forces School, Language School, and then graduated from the Northern Warfare Training Center in Ft. Greeley, AK before going to scenic Vietnam.
Served two plus tours in the 5th Special Forces Group, Mike Force, B-20 & B-55; Wounded, medevaced, returned from Japan and continued my tour. Last tour was in 1970, with the 44th Arvn Rangers as the senior advisor. Never been wetter in my life in the delta or IV corps.
In July of 1971, I requested an honorable transfer to reserves to finish my college. Granted to me and I attended the University of Maryland.
Stayed in the Active Reserves, was mobilized from time to time. Finally retired and decided to enjoy some of the bennies I earned. Hey I am just as busy now as when I was in the Army.
- Tell us about yourself
- Former enlisted and then Military officer.
Became a Police Officer and retired as Chief of Police
- Interests and hobbies
- Historian by nature, All American and English History.
Mission trip to the Ukraine in 2005
Jaunts to Panama, Japan, and other exotic places.
collect coins, some stamps.
- Memberships in other organizations
- Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, Special Forces Association, American Legion, Military Order of the Purple Heart, Marine Corps League, Newport News Police Retirement Association,
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VFW Post 6002
Posted on October 27, 2008 at 11:51am 1 Comment 0 Likes
I am concerned over the number of young veterans that have failed to inquire of or join the Veterans of Foreign Wars over the last five years.
Then I started thinking about what I saw at the Post on any given meeting night.
Most of our Posts have a large share of Vietnam, Korean and some World War II Veterans.
We have the standard or formal meeting and move on through it rather quickly.
Some of us have a short socializing event at the end with refreshments being served… Continue
Then I started thinking about what I saw at the Post on any given meeting night.
Most of our Posts have a large share of Vietnam, Korean and some World War II Veterans.
We have the standard or formal meeting and move on through it rather quickly.
Some of us have a short socializing event at the end with refreshments being served… Continue
Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 8:49am on March 4, 2010,
Monica Harvey said… - happy b'day
- At 12:23pm on June 2, 2009, Clyde R. Gunn said…
- As it stands for now, I look to attend the next DAV Chapter#2 meeeting, however I have not officially joined the VFW as of yet, even though I have been sending donations to the VFW for the last six(6)years; So just "keep me in prayer' and God Bless.
- At 10:56pm on March 17, 2009, Monica Harvey said…
- be watching for a small pkg from Nebraska......sis
- At 9:41am on March 17, 2009, Monica Harvey said…
- (hug).......thankyou for our comment.......
send me an address and I'll mail you a BANDAID FOR THE HEART medal...sis
- At 8:23am on March 5, 2009,
Dan "TheShu" Romuald said… - Happy Birthday.
- At 11:00pm on October 19, 2008,
Ross Myers said… - Thanks for friend-ing me up. I am one of the Admins for the VFW WebCOM Network which we include the Department of Virginia as one of our Partners.
We do the Dept of VA Officer e-mail system and the Dept Weblogs for you guys.
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