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Loyd Henion's avatar

Marty, I am continually inspired by your insights and experiences. I wished all the future Kings and national leaders could have learned a lesson but it seems seems there are always huge obstacles to overcome, and greed, avarice, and lies blind so many people to what is truly in the long term interest of humankind-but there is hope because of people like you who are teaching the importance of bonding us together to combat these evils.

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Christopher Warren's avatar

I was a Helicopter Pilot in 69-70 and flew FOB from Kontum with the 170th AHC, Bikini Slics and Buccaneer Gunships and then I was assigned to the 42nd Divarty in Giessen Germany. After serving as an NRAS Officer in the Bunker a couple of times and reading some Intelligence reports about how decrepid the Soviet Forces were with most tanks missing parts and unserviceable I formed the opinion that WAR IS OBSOLETE! The last time it worked was WW-2 but that was so expensive, (and the rich people couldn't get away with avoiding and some of their kids got killed!) Plus the 90%Tax rate to pay for it, ENSURES THAT TOTAL WAR WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN! So now we have the use of Cell Phones, Javelins and Stinger Missiles that make Armor and close Air Tactics useless! Russia has proven how OBSOLETE total War is by using the OBSOLETE METHODS AND LOSING while DESTROYING ANY CIVILIAN INFRASTRUCTURE THAT MIGHT BE USEFUL IS SUPPLYING COMMERCE AND TAXABLE INCOME TO RUN A GOVERNMENT! So besides BEING MORONS, why would ANYBODY THINK IT'S A GOOD IDEA? Sure does not make any sense!

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Mary Sharon Moore's avatar

Marty, your service in the National Guard has shaped my attitude about serving at Egan. I do not "volunteer" (a throwaway term). I proudly serve my community, in this particular way. Thanks for your many forms of service!

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Allen Sellers's avatar

Thank you for your service in the military and here at home in Oregon! Godspeed! Allen S.

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Jay Ward's avatar

Thank you Colonel for your cogent analysis based on your inside experiences. I look forward to thanking you in person the next time our paths cross.

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T. A.'s avatar

Thank you, Marty. I appreciate your fine, thoughtful writing about truly important issues. I've come to know and work with some of your family members and am grateful you live among us, showing us how to love our neighbors.

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Joy Marshall's avatar

Marty, I always appreciate your reports. I knew of some of your service, but not the full extent of it. Wow! Thank for all you’ve done over the years to support peace and democracy.

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