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Rich6502 Offline
#1 Posted: Wed, May 11 2011, 1:58 PM EST
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Gents,
I am about to deploy to Afgh shortly. I don't know the situation there as far as being able to get hold of sticks. I thought that maybe I could set something up with someone or some people to do some sort of trade off. I can get a flag flown for you Pics and certificate included for a trade. Could look at something else for trade off if you like. I can easily get things flown as I am with a Marine Harrier squadron. If anyone is interested, please let me know. I'll have access to my regular email for only a few more days. After that it'll be hit or miss. [email protected]

Rich
elk hunter Offline
#2 Posted: Wed, May 11 2011, 2:36 PM EST
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First, THANK YOU for your service!!!

Get hooked up with engletl(Todd) and get on the list!!!
engletl Offline
#3 Posted: Wed, May 11 2011, 5:31 PM EST
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Rich...PM me your APO & end date of your tour and I will get you added to the OpFTH shipping list

also sent an email
05busa Offline
#4 Posted: Wed, May 11 2011, 7:26 PM EST
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Posts: 97,187
Rich6502 wrote:
Gents,
I am about to deploy to Afgh shortly. I don't know the situation there as far as being able to get hold of sticks. I thought that maybe I could set something up with someone or some people to do some sort of trade off. I can get a flag flown for you Pics and certificate included for a trade. Could look at something else for trade off if you like. I can easily get things flown as I am with a Marine Harrier squadron. If anyone is interested, please let me know. I'll have access to my regular email for only a few more days. After that it'll be hit or miss. [email protected]

Rich

Im in
engletl Offline
#5 Posted: Wed, May 11 2011, 9:31 PM EST
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Posts: 26,493
Will send a big FRB smokes to ya at the beginning of June
Cereal City Cigar Smoker Offline
#6 Posted: Wed, May 11 2011, 9:35 PM EST
Joined: 03-30-2006
Posts: 14,587
Rich6502 wrote:
Gents,
I am about to deploy to Afgh shortly. I don't know the situation there as far as being able to get hold of sticks. I thought that maybe I could set something up with someone or some people to do some sort of trade off. I can get a flag flown for you Pics and certificate included for a trade. Could look at something else for trade off if you like. I can easily get things flown as I am with a Marine Harrier squadron. If anyone is interested, please let me know. I'll have access to my regular email for only a few more days. After that it'll be hit or miss. [email protected]

Rich


I was gifted a flag from my noob - July 11. This would make an awesome prize for a future OpFTH fund raiser.

Thank you for your service! Applause

c3s
engletl Offline
#7 Posted: Wed, May 11 2011, 9:38 PM EST
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Cereal City Cigar Smoker wrote:
I was gifted a flag from my noob - July 11. This would make an awesome prize for a future OpFTH fund raiser.

Thank you for your service! Applause

c3s


LOL...the last three 4th of July fund raisers jgunther has provided flags flown over the 'Stan as prizes :)
(Hopefully Jason wont be deployed AGAIN this year)
tj2001cobra Offline
#8 Posted: Wed, May 11 2011, 10:36 PM EST
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I'd be in. What quantity of cigars you looking for in trade?
TMCTLT Offline
#9 Posted: Wed, May 11 2011, 10:41 PM EST
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tj2001cobra wrote:
I'd be in. What quantity of cigars you looking for in trade?



+1 fog
Cereal City Cigar Smoker Offline
#10 Posted: Thu, May 12 2011, 6:35 PM EST
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engletl wrote:
LOL...the last three 4th of July fund raisers jgunther has provided flags flown over the 'Stan as prizes :)
(Hopefully Jason wont be deployed AGAIN this year)


Todd - I knew that, just trying to see if I could muster up another one to help OpFTH ....

c3s
nickatnite Offline
#11 Posted: Fri, May 13 2011, 6:28 PM EST
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tj2001cobra wrote:
I'd be in. What quantity of cigars you looking for in trade?


+2

Your service is greatly appreciated. Thank You.
Rich6502 Offline
#12 Posted: Sun, May 15 2011, 11:43 AM EST
Joined: 04-14-2011
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All....
WOW....I really wasn't expecting this. I'm excited to get started with this for you all though. It's truely a pleasure to be able to do things like this for people. Those of you that do get flags....I hope you are happy with the overall. Pics, certificates, flags, etc. I've got pilots ready to hook me up. I promised them a couple sticks for doing it for me. I'll be ready to start flying flags probably next week. Just need to get settled in. I don't have the greatest connectivity so it's difficult to check this all the time. Collin, David, Todd...I have some info, but will need more once they're flown. I have you in my gmail so I can get back to you from there no problem. Collin, I have both the Marine Corps and American Flag ready to go. No MC flags in country so had to grab one before I left. Sorry everyone....his flags are first and a priority. Being flown for a medically retired Marine Sgt.

As far as the sticks go.....I'll leave it totally up to you as to what it's worth to you. And to give you an idea, my favorite so far has been Tatuaje Miami, but I love the RP Vintage 1990's also. I'm willing to try anything. I'm going to pass some out to my Marines too, so anything would be great.

Here's my contact info if anyone else needs it.

CWO2 Karren, Rich L
VMA-513 Ordnance
Unit 43025
FPO AP 96427-3025

[email protected]

Take care all.....

Rich
portercolin50 Offline
#13 Posted: Sun, May 15 2011, 3:53 PM EST
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Awesome can't wait
engletl Offline
#14 Posted: Sun, May 15 2011, 5:28 PM EST
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Rich...no need to fly a Flag for me. I am more than happy to have added you to OpFTH's shipping rotation and knowing that you will be sharing these with your fellow marines is thanks enough
grmcooper Offline
#15 Posted: Sun, May 15 2011, 6:17 PM EST
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Cool stuff.
Rich6502 Offline
#16 Posted: Wed, May 18 2011, 6:25 AM EST
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Gents, my apologies....we were given an incorrect address. The address is an FPO AE. Not FPO AP. I changed it on my previous post so it is correct on there now.

Rich
IUROX Offline
#17 Posted: Wed, May 18 2011, 8:03 AM EST
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Rich6502 wrote:
Gents,
I am about to deploy to Afgh shortly. I don't know the situation there as far as being able to get hold of sticks. I thought that maybe I could set something up with someone or some people to do some sort of trade off. I can get a flag flown for you Pics and certificate included for a trade. Could look at something else for trade off if you like. I can easily get things flown as I am with a Marine Harrier squadron. If anyone is interested, please let me know. I'll have access to my regular email for only a few more days. After that it'll be hit or miss. [email protected]

Rich




Thanks for your service! Do you know when you are landing in country? Let me know and we will get a box ready for you.


As Englelt stated no flag necessary here.


Let us know [email protected]
engletl Offline
#18 Posted: Wed, May 18 2011, 5:48 PM EST
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IUROX wrote:
Thanks for your service! Do you know when you are landing in country? Let me know and we will get a box ready for you.


As Englelt stated no flag necessary here.


Let us know [email protected]


Rich LMK he will be in the theater round about Memorial Day
IUROX Offline
#19 Posted: Wed, May 18 2011, 7:38 PM EST
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engletl wrote:
Rich LMK he will be in the theater round about Memorial Day





PERFECTO, I man PERFECT! WTF you doin SLACKER! You have some of the recent emails?



Need to start working on the CAT!
engletl Offline
#20 Posted: Wed, May 18 2011, 9:40 PM EST
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IUROX wrote:
PERFECTO, I man PERFECT! WTF you doin SLACKER! You have some of the recent emails?



Need to start working on the CAT!


Haven't seen a single email...try mstng88 at yahoo
Rich6502 Offline
#21 Posted: Tue, May 24 2011, 3:57 AM EST
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All.....
First flag has been flown. Sorry, this one was a special one for me. I had it flown over Baghdad in '03 for my son. Now it's been flown in both theatres. At this point all I'm waiting on is for admin to generate the certificate templates. Should be in the next couple of days. Once I get word the templates are ready, I'll start handing flags off to the pilots. Once it's flown, it'll take me a day or two to get it boxed and to the post office. Don't know about mail time from here so can't help ya there. Might throw in some "pogs". Depends on how many I've got. It's what we use for change out here. Only place to get them is here or Iraq.
Engletl....still waiting on yours. I'll let you know when I'm working it. Gotta try and find a small wire brush for a drill. Hard to fine one that size (1 1/4" dia).
Evidently our address has changed again. The previous one will get here eventually. I'll post the new one as soon as I get it.

Semper Gumby.....

Rich
Rich6502 Offline
#22 Posted: Tue, May 24 2011, 4:14 AM EST
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As I said.....Semper Gumby (always flexible).....the address (previous post) is correct. Welcome to a small glimpse of life in the military. WHEW!!!!
DrafterX Offline
#23 Posted: Tue, May 24 2011, 8:12 AM EST
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ThumpUp
engletl Offline
#24 Posted: Wed, May 25 2011, 7:22 PM EST
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Rich6502 wrote:
As I said.....Semper Gumby (always flexible).....the address (previous post) is correct. Welcome to a small glimpse of life in the military. WHEW!!!!


Stay safe

And there will be at least 3 boxes of cigars and goodies heading out this Saturday
Rich6502 Offline
#25 Posted: Thu, May 26 2011, 12:32 AM EST
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Engletl.....I really appreciate it and I know my boys here will also. I told them I've got a special surprise coming for them. I've been handing out a few of my personal stash as a pre-amble. I'm still waiting on the gift I promised you. I'll let you know when I have it in hand and in work on it.

First 3 flags have been flown. They should be in the mail no later than early next week. Shooting for this weekend. Looks like mail takes about 2 weeks.I'm snapping a quick photo of the pilot holding the flag prior to launch to email. I just need to upload them to my computer. With 15 hr days, kinda difficult. The certificates turned out VERY nice. True AV-8B Harrier fashion.

I truely appreciate the support from the forum. I hope you enjoy the return. I'm glad I could do this for you. If there's anyone else that woudl like to participate in this trade off, just let me know. Drop me an email with your name (for the certificate) and mailing address. It's very easy for me to get this done and done quickly. These pilots know who they owe.....I give them all their ordnance to drop and shoot. [email protected]

Semper Fidelis......

Rich
tj2001cobra Offline
#26 Posted: Thu, May 26 2011, 12:44 AM EST
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EMS bro
Rich6502 Offline
#27 Posted: Thu, May 26 2011, 4:49 AM EST
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All,
I am totally amazed at the support from this. On that, I've decided to do something with some of the sticks I get from you. The hospital here on base is a major trauma center. All servicemen and women who are injured come through here to either recoup or go from here to follow on care. I'm going to take a bunch sticks over there and pass them out there. Don't know if there's a way to post pics on here, but I will definately have them taken so if anyone would like a copy of their sticks going to "Wounded Warriors", just let me know and I will do my best to get you some. This hospital is phenominal......if you have a heartbeat when you get there, you have a 96% chance on living. I know alot of the personnel there are amputees and very demoralized so I think this will lift some spirits, even a little bit for a little amount of time.

Rich
Rich6502 Offline
#28 Posted: Sun, May 29 2011, 11:52 PM EST
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As always, Semper Gumby (always flexible)......address changed again....BACK to what it was before. FPO AP in stead of FPO AE.
engletl Offline
#29 Posted: Mon, May 30 2011, 10:57 PM EST
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Pics would be great...we can get them posted if you ahve troubles my friend

Stay Safe!
Rich6502 Offline
#30 Posted: Tue, May 31 2011, 4:41 AM EST
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Engletl......I have alot of trouble with a slow connection here and can't do it from my government computer. If you don't mind, I'll send a few to you for posting. What I try to do is get one of the pilot holding the flag in front of the jet just prior to launch, and one of just the jet it flew in. I have to be careful what I take pictures of. I will definately get a couple of the "cigar night" once the first sticks arrive and send those.

Rich
whizzy1 Offline
#31 Posted: Tue, May 31 2011, 10:13 AM EST
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I sent ya out some last week--should be landing soon. Enjoy
.
Kevin
Rich6502 Offline
#32 Posted: Tue, May 31 2011, 12:12 PM EST
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Thank you whizzy.....I appreciate it. Seems like that hour or so is the only decompression time I get.....I must say, it's wonderful.
engletl Offline
#33 Posted: Thu, Jun 2 2011, 7:28 PM EST
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Rich6502 wrote:
Engletl......I have alot of trouble with a slow connection here and can't do it from my government computer. If you don't mind, I'll send a few to you for posting. What I try to do is get one of the pilot holding the flag in front of the jet just prior to launch, and one of just the jet it flew in. I have to be careful what I take pictures of. I will definately get a couple of the "cigar night" once the first sticks arrive and send those.

Rich


Send them and we will get them posted Herfing
Rich6502 Offline
#34 Posted: Thu, Jun 2 2011, 9:48 PM EST
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Sent a couple to your email....let me know if the email didn't go through.
engletl Offline
#35 Posted: Fri, Jun 3 2011, 5:11 PM EST
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Got one of Capt "Amber" (Now my desktop image at work)
Rich6502 Offline
#36 Posted: Sat, Jun 4 2011, 5:30 AM EST
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OH MY G*D!!!!!!!!!!!! Engletl and Whizzy1.......you two are my absolute HERO's. I received mail today, opened the boxes, and my jaw hit the floor. I filled the 2 herfs' i've got, the 50 stick humi I've got, my boss's 50 stick humi, given away to the pilots about 40-50 sticks, and it looks like I haven't even made a dent in the amount of sticks I've got. ALL of which I have heard alot about and have wanted to try. I am still completely dumbfounded. I am SO grateful. Thank you doesn't do this justice.........You have my word that I will take care of both of you with something that will definately be the talk of ANY cigar night that includes you taking the first shot. Thank you both SO much.....from everyone here at VMA-513 "Flying Nightmares". KAF Afghanistan.
engletl Offline
#37 Posted: Sat, Jun 4 2011, 8:50 AM EST
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Rich6502 wrote:
OH MY G*D!!!!!!!!!!!! Engletl and Whizzy1.......you two are my absolute HERO's. I received mail today, opened the boxes, and my jaw hit the floor. I filled the 2 herfs' i've got, the 50 stick humi I've got, my boss's 50 stick humi, given away to the pilots about 40-50 sticks, and it looks like I haven't even made a dent in the amount of sticks I've got. ALL of which I have heard alot about and have wanted to try. I am still completely dumbfounded. I am SO grateful. Thank you doesn't do this justice.........You have my word that I will take care of both of you with something that will definately be the talk of ANY cigar night that includes you taking the first shot. Thank you both SO much.....from everyone here at VMA-513 "Flying Nightmares". KAF Afghanistan.


Glad to hear they made them safely and quickly.

Will wait about 2 weeks and send a couple more your way
engletl Offline
#38 Posted: Sun, Jun 5 2011, 12:36 PM EST
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Pics have been submitted for approval. Should be up tomorrow
Rich6502 Offline
#39 Posted: Mon, Jun 6 2011, 2:21 AM EST
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Awesome....I should have your reciprocation next week sometime. I hope you like it. I think you will love it. I'm excited to get it to you. I sent out 4 "care packages" for airdrop to a few outposts this morning, and another going out tomorrow. From everyone here, Thank you SO much. This has been a WONDERFUL morale boost not only to me, but for everyone here.
peanut Offline
#40 Posted: Mon, Jun 6 2011, 3:53 AM EST
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I work at a cigar shop here in Oregon and we send cigars to troops, I'm adding you address to the list tomorrow!!
peanut Offline
#41 Posted: Mon, Jun 6 2011, 3:54 AM EST
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Thanks for your service!!!!
Rich6502 Offline
#42 Posted: Mon, Jun 6 2011, 5:36 AM EST
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Peanut, Thank you. I've found that there are few people that are sincerely appreciative of the sacrifices that the military endure. This board and the members of it are truely amazing. The support and feedback are phenominal. The members here are the type of individauls that when I say that it's my pleasure, I mean it. There are some that say "thank you" just because it's the thing to do at the state the world is in right now. Believe me, we can tell just by how it's said if you truely mean it or not.
What is the name of the Cigar Shop? I'll be sure to get a flag flown for the shop and get it out your way for display.
chiefburg Offline
#43 Posted: Mon, Jun 6 2011, 7:41 AM EST
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Sent you an email to your .mil account. Thanks for your service to our country!
engletl Offline
#44 Posted: Mon, Jun 6 2011, 3:31 PM EST
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http://cigarbid.com/FORUM/c/posts/607468/Cigars-for-Troops-1

http://cigarbid.com/FORUM/c/posts/607469/Cigars-for-Flags-2

http://cigarbid.com/FORUM/c/posts/607470/Flags-for-Cigars-3
Rich6502 Offline
#45 Posted: Tue, Jun 7 2011, 1:00 AM EST
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Thanks for posting those Engletl. Was glad you were able to do it. Hope you all like the pics.
dubleuhb Offline
#46 Posted: Tue, Jun 7 2011, 1:14 AM EST
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Rich6502 wrote:
Thanks for posting those Engletl. Was glad you were able to do it. Hope you all like the pics.


Thanks for your service and the pics are great ! Very cool thing your doing with the flags. Applause

WHB
Convict Offline
#47 Posted: Tue, Jun 7 2011, 1:35 AM EST
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Rich, you dont know me, but I know what you do. You take care of yourself and your team. Be safe and be smart. I included a link that describes VMA-513 and some of it's history.
Take Care and God Speed

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VMA-513

Marine Attack Squadron 513

VMA-513 insignia
Active February 15, 1944 - present
Country United States
Allegiance United States
Branch USMC
Type VSTOL Squadron
Role Close air support
aerial reconnaissance
Part of Marine Aircraft Group 13
3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
Garrison/HQ Marine Corps Air Station Yuma
Nickname "Flying Nightmares"
Tail Code WF
Engagements World War II
*Battle of Okinawa
Korean War
Vietnam War
*Operation Starlite
Operation Desert Storm
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Commanders
Current
commander LtCol Marcus B. Annibale
Aircraft flown
Attack AV-8A Harrier (1970-87)
AV-8B Harrier II (1987 - present)
Fighter F6F Hellcat
F4U-5N Corsair
F7F-3N Tigercat
F3D-2 Skyknight (1952-58)
F4D-1 Skyray (1958-63)
F-4 Phantom II (1963-70)

Marine Attack Squadron 513 (VMA-513)
peanut Offline
#48 Posted: Sat, Jun 11 2011, 3:17 AM EST
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Rich, I spoke to the owner at the shop I work at and well.......Your cigars head your way in the morning. About 50-100 Smokes.
Rich6502 Offline
#49 Posted: Sat, Jun 11 2011, 3:27 AM EST
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This is beyond words. Everyone here is so appreciative. I can't even begin to explain it. I did an air drop a couple of days ago to the SOF (Special Operations Forces) that are in the most remote of areas out here. They sent word back today that it was the best thing they've seen on an airdrop yet. They always get gatorade, powerbars, etc.....I dropped 10 sticks each for 3 drops. They absolutely loved it. I intend on putting together more. As long as I have sticks, I'm handing them out and air dropping them. Thank you all so much for the support for over here.

Rich
engletl Offline
#50 Posted: Sat, Jun 11 2011, 6:14 PM EST
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Great work!

I am sure the great B/SOTL around will be sure to keep you with a couple of "Sand Box Gars" at all times
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