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Irish_Dem

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18. I was shocked at the 45 because I had never seen anyone in the USAF carry a gun.
Fri Oct 3, 2025, 08:24 PM
3 hrs ago

Except the MPs in the guard station at the gate onto the base.
They had rifles but the kids thought they were fake.

That is what I thought. When my Dad started wearing the 45 around his waist on a holster
I could not believe it. It looked worthless, if your plane goes down and an enemy gang
comes after you it is not a good weapon. I also knew my father could not shoot the thing.

Wow I did not know that about the civilian clothing and being thought a spy.
Jebus. Yes never wear civilian clothes.

Thanks for all the fascinating info about the DMZ. I had no idea.
Thank God you came home.

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More Spooky October [View all] HAB911 16 hrs ago OP
What are the military insignia? Irish_Dem 16 hrs ago #1
lol, Just three stripes HAB911 15 hrs ago #2
Wow Amazing pictures. Irish_Dem 15 hrs ago #3
LOL! HAB911 14 hrs ago #5
Thanks for the info! Irish_Dem 12 hrs ago #14
Danger HAB911 4 hrs ago #15
Jebus. You were definitely in danger on a regular basis. Irish_Dem 4 hrs ago #16
With a .45 HAB911 4 hrs ago #17
I was shocked at the 45 because I had never seen anyone in the USAF carry a gun. Irish_Dem 3 hrs ago #18
Wonderfully spooky photo, my dear HAB911! Very atmospheric. CaliforniaPeggy 15 hrs ago #4
thanks peggy HAB911 14 hrs ago #6
Ooooh! Sounds like fun. Thanks for doing this! CaliforniaPeggy 14 hrs ago #8
Is that rabbit ears in the background? Ray Bruns 14 hrs ago #7
wow, that's cool HAB911 14 hrs ago #9
Very nice Old Crank 14 hrs ago #10
What spooky about that? Butterflylady 14 hrs ago #11
you are correct HAB911 14 hrs ago #12
It is spooky enough for me. murielm99 13 hrs ago #13
HAB911 this is a fabulous photograph. Looks to be at ground level. Neat bokeh. George McGovern 2 hrs ago #19
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