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Title: New York National Guard COVID Largest Domestic Mobilization in U.S. History
Post by: Gusington on August 06, 2022, 05:14:21 PM
'Not everyone gets to storm the beaches at Normandy.' Some serve during medical crises  O0

I am proud that I got to serve as my unit's S1 (administrative officer) for about a year during the worst of COVID.

I won't get a medal for it, but at least I can tell my great grandkids that I helped the effort as part of the NY State Guard:

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-08-york-national-covid-response-largest.html
Title: Re: New York National Guard COVID Largest Domestic Mobilization in U.S. History
Post by: MengJiao on August 06, 2022, 07:15:24 PM
Quote from: Gusington on August 06, 2022, 05:14:21 PM
'Not everyone gets to storm the beaches at Normandy.' Some serve during medical crises  O0

I am proud that I got to serve as my unit's S1 (administrative officer) for about a year during the worst of COVID.

I won't get a medal for it, but at least I can tell my great grandkids that I helped the effort as part of the NY State Guard:

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-08-york-national-covid-response-largest.html

  I have no metals to destow but kudos to you!  I got my first booster from the NC National Guard, so this sort of thing has helped me personally!
Title: Re: New York National Guard COVID Largest Domestic Mobilization in U.S. History
Post by: Dammit Carl! on August 06, 2022, 07:59:24 PM
Every bit and person counts when they stand against an enemy, be it a virus or an organization or state.
Title: Re: New York National Guard COVID Largest Domestic Mobilization in U.S. History
Post by: Tripoli on August 06, 2022, 08:35:04 PM
Quote from: Gusington on August 06, 2022, 05:14:21 PM
'Not everyone gets to storm the beaches at Normandy.' Some serve during medical crises  O0

I am proud that I got to serve as my unit's S1 (administrative officer) for about a year during the worst of COVID.

I won't get a medal for it, but at least I can tell my great grandkids that I helped the effort as part of the NY State Guard:

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-08-york-national-covid-response-largest.html

BZ, Gus! :bd:

*Note forr non-USN/USMC readers: BRAVO ZULU (BZ) is Navy lingo for "Well Done" see https://www.history.navy.mil/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/t/terminology-and-nomenclature/bravo-zulu.html
Title: Re: New York National Guard COVID Largest Domestic Mobilization in U.S. History
Post by: steve58 on August 06, 2022, 08:50:28 PM
Thank you sir!  o7

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Title: Re: New York National Guard COVID Largest Domestic Mobilization in U.S. History
Post by: Gusington on August 06, 2022, 09:13:21 PM
Thanks fellers  :bd:
Title: Re: New York National Guard COVID Largest Domestic Mobilization in U.S. History
Post by: FarAway Sooner on September 12, 2022, 03:44:44 PM
Quote from: Gusington on August 06, 2022, 05:14:21 PM
'Not everyone gets to storm the beaches at Normandy.' Some serve during medical crises  O0

I am proud that I got to serve as my unit's S1 (administrative officer) for about a year during the worst of COVID.

I won't get a medal for it, but at least I can tell my great grandkids that I helped the effort as part of the NY State Guard:

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-08-york-national-covid-response-largest.html

My next-door-neighbor growing up, and the guy who introduced me to wargames, ended up working in a VA Hospital during COVID.  It was a very different spin on the whole "service to your country" thing than any of us had anticipated when we all used to play Army back in elementary school, but it is remarkable how many folks had to step to the front lines during the time of COVID. 

I tip my hat to you, sir!     O0
Title: Re: New York National Guard COVID Largest Domestic Mobilization in U.S. History
Post by: Gusington on September 12, 2022, 04:14:35 PM
Thanks FarAway. We never really see it coming, how we'll all be called upon.
Title: Re: New York National Guard COVID Largest Domestic Mobilization in U.S. History
Post by: Uberhaus on September 12, 2022, 04:57:19 PM
The kudos are all very fine, but most importantly what freebie is the bunny ranch giving away this time?
(With sincerest apologies to Mrs. Gus.)

Well done, thank you.
Title: Re: New York National Guard COVID Largest Domestic Mobilization in U.S. History
Post by: Sir Slash on September 12, 2022, 10:37:36 PM
Truly. Covid was no match for the Gusington Guards for sure. Well done.  :notworthy:
Title: Re: New York National Guard COVID Largest Domestic Mobilization in U.S. History
Post by: Gusington on September 13, 2022, 06:59:54 AM
Thank you both. I will neither confirm nor deny the existence of 'freebies.'
Title: Re: New York National Guard COVID Largest Domestic Mobilization in U.S. History
Post by: Sir Slash on September 13, 2022, 11:05:53 AM
A wise policy. 'Freebies' should always be best left unspoken of.
Title: Re: New York National Guard COVID Largest Domestic Mobilization in U.S. History
Post by: Gusington on September 13, 2022, 12:42:35 PM
 8)
Title: Re: New York National Guard COVID Largest Domestic Mobilization in U.S. History
Post by: Pete Dero on September 13, 2022, 01:06:50 PM
Quote from: Gusington on September 13, 2022, 06:59:54 AM
Thank you both. I will neither confirm nor deny the existence of 'freebies.'

They are like Bigfoot.  A lot of people talk about them but no one has ever encountered them.
Title: Re: New York National Guard COVID Largest Domestic Mobilization in U.S. History
Post by: Uberhaus on September 13, 2022, 08:26:53 PM
Ah, come on you can tell me, then you can...
Title: Re: New York National Guard COVID Largest Domestic Mobilization in U.S. History
Post by: Gusington on September 13, 2022, 08:29:43 PM
 :-X