Koh Tang Mayaguez Vets Organization Guest Book

Sounds like this campout was another great one. This is the first one Ruth & I have missed, and we're really bummed! We really miss you guys and gals! Shelba & Tom Noble have again proved themselves as the greatest hosts in the greatest town in America.
See you in Branson.
Fratres aeterni,y'all.

To everyone that showed up at Odon, IN., it was a great time for all and a job well done on the fundraiser. The town of Odon is small but has the biggest hearts around and the support they give is second to none.
The Noble family and friends really know how to make a person feel special and I want to let all of you know, I truly don’t have the words to tell you how much all of you are loved by all of us and if ever you need help without a doubt the Marines will be there to help you.
I want to thank everyone that made donations, volunteered time and helped with the Golf Scramble for it was a success, and thank all who played and for not hitting me with a ball on the 18th hole. I want to thank everyone that showed up for the auction and for everyone that bought the items that were being auctioned off, again it was a success and thanks for the support.
I will be seeing all of you again in Branson, MO., for the reunion and hopefully more of our brothers, for we will have a great time as usual. If you haven’t attended one you are missing out and if you would show up for one you will be hooked and see what you have been missing out on for whatever reason is not important as long as you come and see for yourself and then you will know.
Al Mahan
Semper Fi

Hello Everyone. The lastest edition of the Beach Club Update"Odin Debrief" has been emailed. There is lots of info and fun.

We have a ton of bad email address's and I am not sure that everone is getting the email.

If you wish to recieve the Beach Club update or need to change your email address, contact me ASAP.

God Bless Larry

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Thank you.

I was one of the civilian mariners from the USNS Greenville Victory that boarded the Mayaguez. Greetings to all - you guys are always in my thoughts.

I was a Rescue Controller at Joker that day in 1975. A tall lanky 21 yr old now a tall, no so lanky, 57yr old. Back in SEA. Any of the Joker clan still out there? I returned to the AF in 1985 as a Chaplain and retired in 2002. Thanks for serving friends.
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Good Morning friends. Our VFW Commander Jay Steed needs your help. A petition is being organized to get Audie Murphy the Presidental Medal of Freedom. Please take a minute to sign the petion and remember a true American Hero. http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/audiemurphy/

On the flying bridge of the Hamerin' Hank during the Mayaquez Incident. Looking for (1) The Brenner brothers, Rich and Lanny) and (2) any photos of the Trained Killer Squad (TKS) or SIT (Signal Intelligence Team.
"For those who fight for freedom, it has a special flavor the protected never know"

just want to wish everyone a happy 4th of july semper fi carl odom l/cpl g 2/9

This weekend we celebrate Independence Day. Please remember and have a moment of silence for all those that have gone before us since 1775. Pray for the living that fight and defend our freedom now. The U.S. military is still the most feared Armed Force in the world. We are feared because we are not scared to die for something we strongly believe in. People in other countries want to die so they can receive some type of reward. Our country is still the greatest nation on earth and we are blessed by God of the Bible (KJV). The military through the centuries has had its share of killed, wounded, and missing in action. The worst time was the Civil War. In fact, Gettsburg anniversary is also this weekend. Military members and their families have paid a price for America's freedoms. God bless all those that have served and are serving our country this day. All you family members of service members past and present are also appreciated for your understanding, patience, and sacrifice. Have a safe weekend.
National security is the #1 issue because all others effect our national security. Thank someone today for protecting our way of life.
God Bless America.