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03-28-2004, 07:53 PM
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Steelhead
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Any lower on the Columbia and it would be Ocean
Posts: 167
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Home from Kuwait
Well folks,I just got home yesterday.10 months is a long time away from family,friends,and fishing.our mission was successful and we're glad to be home.
I'm looking forward to meeting and fishing with some of you.
To all Ifishers,I salute you, and thank you for your support.
Dave French
Gunners Mate Third Class
U.S. Navy
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03-28-2004, 08:03 PM
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Tuna!
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Keizer, OR
Posts: 1,067
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Re: Home from Kuwait
Welcome home and thank you for your sacrifices. 
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03-28-2004, 08:03 PM
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Chromer
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Redmond
Posts: 669
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Re: Home from Kuwait
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I can too catch a fish, honey, remeber these? 
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03-28-2004, 08:14 PM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Hockinson, WA.
Posts: 2,210
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Re: Home from Kuwait
Hey GM3 what ship are you assigned to???
FC1 here.
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03-28-2004, 08:18 PM
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Chromer
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Portland
Posts: 915
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Re: Home from Kuwait
Welcome home and thank you for all you have done for me and my Family. I Salute you. Thank you Thank you
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03-28-2004, 08:20 PM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Washougal, Wa.USA
Posts: 2,073
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Re: Home from Kuwait
Welcome home shipmate!!! 
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03-28-2004, 08:21 PM
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Steelhead
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Any lower on the Columbia and it would be Ocean
Posts: 167
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Re: Home from Kuwait
Hey FC1,
I'm with a Coastal Warfare Unit,we provide force protection using radar and sonar surveillance,and 27 ft. patrol boats.
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03-28-2004, 08:24 PM
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King Salmon
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Troutdale
Posts: 7,376
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Re: Home from Kuwait
Welcome home, I was a MM Cheif A-ganger On subs for a long time, Went to the gulf on the first go around. I no hop thows long deploment can be. now get out and fish you Dink non-qual puke!!! :grin:
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03-28-2004, 08:25 PM
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Chromer
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Aumsville, Oregon
Posts: 555
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Re: Home from Kuwait
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 Leviticus 11:9 These shall you eat of all that are in the waters;whatsoever hath fins and scales in the waters,in the seas,and in the rivers,them shall ye eat. KJV1611
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03-28-2004, 08:26 PM
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Chromer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Philomath, OR
Posts: 801
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Re: Home from Kuwait
Welcome back and thanks. I know several that just flew over there.
You guys rock! 
RR
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03-28-2004, 08:29 PM
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Steelhead
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Vancouver, Wa
Posts: 275
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Re: Home from Kuwait
Welcome home, I was an ET2 Radar/IFF type the first go in the gulf. Thanks for your service, the fish gods shall smile upon you. 
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03-28-2004, 09:09 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: under the hat
Posts: 12,602
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Re: Home from Kuwait
Welcome home and may the fish gods reward you for your sacrifice for our freedom. Ifish salutes you. May there be plenty of open seats for you.
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"This community is what it is, because our citizens are who they are." - Plato
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03-28-2004, 09:11 PM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Keizer, Oregon
Posts: 2,021
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Re: Home from Kuwait
Welcome Home from an Ex-machinest mate 1985-1989.
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I think that might have been the take out point.
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03-28-2004, 09:14 PM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Oregon/Alaska/Minnesota/Great Lakes Fishing Vacation 2012 - Can't Wait!
Posts: 3,264
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Re: Home from Kuwait
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Kwik........bobber down........Set the hook!
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03-28-2004, 09:37 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Oregon Coast
Posts: 7,481
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Re: Home from Kuwait
Welcome home and thank you very much
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03-28-2004, 09:44 PM
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Coho
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Oregon
Posts: 53
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Re: Home from Kuwait
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03-28-2004, 11:36 PM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Salem, OR
Posts: 3,428
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Re: Home from Kuwait
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For only a small fee I can recommend the type of beer to cure what ales you.
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03-29-2004, 12:12 AM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Casting into the bucket
Posts: 2,507
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Re: Home from Kuwait
"Land of the free, because of the brave!!"
Thanks,
Mark
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03-29-2004, 05:19 AM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Newport
Posts: 2,280
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Re: Home from Kuwait
Welcome home and THANK YOU! SD
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03-29-2004, 07:15 AM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Hockinson, WA.
Posts: 2,210
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Re: Home from Kuwait
Hey GM3 I am a recruiter over here in Vancouver. If you want to get out let me know...
Oh yeah where is your unit stationed?
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03-29-2004, 07:20 AM
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Chromer
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Wilsonville,Or
Posts: 645
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Re: Home from Kuwait
Welcome home and thank you once again Dave. We now have to get together like we said we would before you left. Time goes so fast.
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03-29-2004, 07:30 AM
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Steelhead
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Santiam River Native, Jefferson
Posts: 277
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Re: Home from Kuwait
Welcome home fellow Sailor. I spent 6yrs in the Navy 3 of it overseas. My son is in Mosul, Iraq right now. He's coming home on leave at the end of April.
I Salute you and all the service men and women for your sacrifices.
Good Fishing
--PP/Russ
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03-29-2004, 07:31 AM
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King Salmon
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Forest Grove, OR
Posts: 9,070
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Re: Home from Kuwait
Welcome home and THANK YOU for the sacrifices you've made!!! I applaud you and all the others who are serving or have served in the past for our country!! May you catch many fishies and be blessed with tons of takedowns! 
-jokester
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03-29-2004, 08:24 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Sherwood, OR
Posts: 8,400
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Re: Home from Kuwait
Welcome home and thank you for your service.
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Now Jeff wants to be like me
If we shouldn't eat animals, why are they made of meat?
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03-29-2004, 08:47 AM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Ridgefield WA
Posts: 3,271
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Re: Home from Kuwait
Glad your home safe and sound. You guys make us all safe and sound.
If you need a boat ride, let me know.
Giz...
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03-29-2004, 08:54 AM
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Steelhead
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: St.Hellens,Or
Posts: 351
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Re: Home from Kuwait
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Work SUCKS..........
I'm going FISHING
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03-29-2004, 08:56 AM
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Steelhead
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Vancover WA
Posts: 331
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Re: Home from Kuwait
Welcome home!
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What makes fishing magical is hope...
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03-29-2004, 09:11 AM
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Tuna!
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Scappoose Oregon
Posts: 1,280
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Re: Home from Kuwait
FRENCHY
If you ever need a trip out fishing for Springers all you need to do is Pm me!!!!
I spent my time aboard the USS Okinawa LPH-3 and all the time I spent was during desert storm.
THANK YOU!
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03-29-2004, 09:25 AM
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Chromer
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Milwaukie
Posts: 750
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Re: Home from Kuwait
Welcome home and fish on!!! I hope you can enjoy some NW fishing soon.
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03-29-2004, 09:52 AM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Junction City
Posts: 2,457
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Re: Home from Kuwait
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NR1
team no pants
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03-29-2004, 10:08 AM
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Chromer
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Vancouver, WA.
Posts: 842
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Re: Home from Kuwait
I got chills up my spine when I saw your thread title. Glad you made it home. Many of our dedicated haven't been that blessed. Thank you for you service.
Jeff
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03-29-2004, 10:36 AM
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Chromer
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: S W Washington
Posts: 603
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Re: Home from Kuwait
FRENCHY
If you want a seat for springers just e mail me. I'm out every weekend usually put in at Ridgefield Wa and fish St Helens area.
My son's goal is a P3 aircraft, inflight electronics repair. He wants to be assigned West Coast.
Welcome home.
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03-29-2004, 05:00 PM
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Steelhead
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Yelm, WA
Posts: 129
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Re: Home from Kuwait
Glad to hear you made it back safely! Now go catch some springers!!
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Live each day to the fullest, no one is promised tomorrow.
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03-29-2004, 05:23 PM
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Steelhead
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Troutdale, OR
Posts: 359
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Re: Home from Kuwait
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