Carl

I have both types, too, but I am becoming a bit more attuned to the straights. Most of my bent types are less than half bent.

Ranger, Hats off to you. I agree with you that all of us contributed in some way to the service of the US. I was the first man in our...

Carl, did 2 black ops missions in 67 to 70. The intelligence we got from you guys was invaluable. Everyone in the military is important...

Singed, I'm 79 and served in Military Intelligence in the years 68-72. I never heard a shot fired in anger or saw combat, but I'm...

Singed, Thanks for your input. I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed, but I agree with you quite easily. Carl

Jim, Thanks for your thoughts and opinions. I've always loved history and taught it for 30 years in local schools. Best regards, Carl

Jim, I earned two degrees in history back in the 60's, and it's almost impossible to be completely neutral about any topic one is...

Thanks, Jim

Jim, I have a question for you, since you know a heck of a lot about pipes. I bought a Rattray's Brave Heart shape 153 about a month...

Zip, Thanks for the reply and the info. I guess each country has its own way of identifying the units that soldiers belong to. A big...

Welcome from SC.

Zippo, Being a US Army veteran, I can't help but wonder how British servicemen/women keep all of those cap badges straight. Over here...