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    Hello to fellow boomers

    It was great, 2 times military, once with family. Had a nice lady from there visit and stayed with us when she visited years ago.
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    Semper Fi to brother Marines

    Hope you Devil Dogs are getting ready for the Marine Corps Ball this year, 250 year anniversary! I only did 4 years so didn't retire but earned my EGA in 1976, San Diego MCRD. My MOS was payroll clerk but Monday through Fridays, weekends off was a nice job. Did go to Europe twice on...
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    The M1 Garand rifle

    Had 3 at one time, started NRA High Power shooting from 300 to 600 yards. Got my expert card with one. Had the rifle converted to .308 since I was issued .308 ammo. You do feel it in your shoulders and cheek after shooting 88 rounds in a match but most fun you can have wearing clothes and...
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    Are there any good jobs for retirees?

    Background investigation for OPM. Need a secret clearance and work from home. Some driving involved and need good writing skills. Have friends that do it but not for me.
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    Cremation or burial ? What is your choice ?

    Buried at local national cemetery with my dad and a U.S. Marine giving my wife my flag.
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    Hello to fellow boomers

    U.S. west Texas. Been to your neck of the woods 3 times.
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    Weight loss with new meds

    A year ago I was put on Jardiance, Entresto and Spironolactone by my cardiologist. I had a biventricular pacemaker installed last November. In August 2024 I weighed 194. For the longest time that was my average weight. I then started to lose weight but didn't do anything really different...
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    Whole Life insurance question

    I received an unsolicited text saying my life insurance would change once I hit 69 years old. It looked like someone was trying to sell me term life insurance. I ignored it but my question is, has anyone had a change in their whole life insurance policy once they hit a certain age? Thanks for...
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    Hello to fellow boomers

    New to this forum, have things to say and questions to ask, mostly to ask. Have circled the sun 68 times and just here waiting for the next milestone.
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