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SubieGT, what ship where you on that had the Don't Tread on me flag? It was always given to the oldest ship in the fleet, and i was stationed on the USS Independence when it had the honor to carry that flag, and then when she decom, i ended up on the Kitty Hawk who then took over the flag since she ended be the oldest. We took lots of pride in being the only ship in the navy to carry that flag

 

 

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r233/Robsr78/DTOM2020copy_roll.gif

 

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r233/Robsr78/shipcenter96-1.jpg

 

 

EDIT: Nevermind i just saw the flag on the mast of your ship that you posted a pic of.

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They actually have it now, "In a time of WAR" All Ship's that are in port fly the DON'T TREAD ON ME flag from the forecastle mast, and the National Ensign is flown from the Aft Mast. As far as the actual holder of the DON'T TREAD ON ME flag, that is something I didn't know. When the ship drops lines and is "Underway" they shift colors ,Ensign, from the Aft Mast, to the Gaff, and the Don't Tread on Me is hauled down. The Kitty Hawk when she made it back from Japan, actually had the Homeward Bound Pennant which I didn't even know existed until then. Random knowledge picked up for advancement exam.:spin:

 

SubieGT, what ship where you on that had the Don't Tread on me flag? It was always given to the oldest ship in the fleet, and i was stationed on the USS Independence when it had the honor to carry that flag, and then when she decom, i ended up on the Kitty Hawk who then took over the flag since she ended be the oldest. We took lots of pride in being the only ship in the navy to carry that flag

 

 

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r233/Robsr78/DTOM2020copy_roll.gif

 

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r233/Robsr78/shipcenter96-1.jpg

 

 

EDIT: Nevermind i just saw the flag on the mast of your ship that you posted a pic of.

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Belay my last for the "Aft Mast"............Stern Mast, and I actually had an instructor that was on the Vinny when they shot the bird down, he's intel and gave him sh** for it, but he blamed in on the FC's for pushing the button so be glad that wasn't you Guns, :lol: but Madcatz muhbe????:spin:
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Yup, i knew the navy allowed all ships to raise the Don't tread on me flag after enduring freedom. I was very dissapointed because it meant alot to us stationed on the shitty kitty, and quite frankly we didn't want to share lol

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/741931/posts

 

 

and yeah, i read alot about the Vincennes when i was in A school.. Rules of Engagement lecture lol

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Belay my last for the "Aft Mast"............Stern Mast, and I actually had an instructor that was on the Vinny when they shot the bird down, he's intel and gave him sh** for it, but he blamed in on the FC's for pushing the button so be glad that wasn't you Guns, :lol: but Madcatz muhbe????:spin:

 

Actually I am the same job that Tim, the guy who shot down the Air Bus, was sitting. I work as the Missile System Supervisor who does manage the Surface to Air engagements of the AEGIS Weapon System.

 

I have the knowledge that Tim gave me, as I have met him on a couple of occasions and would be more than willing to share with you guys

 

I also have a holiday Dont Tread on Me and a Holiday Union Jack at the house...nice thing being hooked up with the QM's....lol

 

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b309/madcatz1417/fisheyfisheyfishey/IMG_6070.jpg

-Travis

Rob (rao) you're a fine gentleman, thanks I guess.
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1. Army

2. SGT

3. 2003-2008

4. 3rd ID at Fort Stewart GA, two Iraq tours as a combat photographer. That's where I picked up the fast car bug, methinks. Some of my work is online at www.photobrody.com

 

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r129/doctorbrody/mementomori.jpg

 

That is actually quite an eerie picture

 

oh and 3ID sux ass.....top of the Marne....come on HOW LONG AGO WAS THAT!!!!!

 

lol kidding....just giving ya shit

-Travis

Rob (rao) you're a fine gentleman, thanks I guess.
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ASTAC, AIC, MSS, AWS, AAWC, TIC, IDS, RSC, CSC, TAO, ECDC, CO, EO, OSDA, SDT, GCCS-M, TLA, TLO, FC1, FC2, F-AAWC, UBFCS, F-UBFCS

 

yeah you know the gist.

 

been a swas guy for 3 years now

-Travis

Rob (rao) you're a fine gentleman, thanks I guess.
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Found an old pic I took from back in the day

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3508/3180441638_8774128cb6_o.jpg

USS Truxtun (CGN-35)

Persian Gulf 1993

Operation Desert Storm/Southern Watch

 

I actually had orders to Truxton, but were changed because she was going in for a major overhaul. Love that class.

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Belay my last for the "Aft Mast"............Stern Mast,

 

I loved coming in with a big straw broom "clean sweep" flying from the port yardarm after we'd cleaned the clocks on our squadron mates. Battle "E" time.

 

...and I actually had an instructor that was on the Vinny when they shot the bird down, he's intel and gave him sh** for it, but he blamed in on the FC's for pushing the button so be glad that wasn't you Guns, :lol: but Madcatz muhbe????:spin:

 

I had the OpCen watch in DG when that went down. Interesting event, both sides.

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I actually had orders to Truxton, but were changed because she was going in for a major overhaul. Love that class.

I was on her till Decom, Samuel Gompers till Decom, and Coronado till I got out. Then they Decommed her. Typhoid Mary I is:lol:

Many Shuvs and Zuuls knew what it was to be roasted in the depths of the Slor that day, I can tell you!

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Knew it! When did you retire, where from?

 

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