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Military Aligned Service Award

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Don Watkins

When I joined the United States Naval Reserve in June of 1972 I could never have imagined how that would change my life. I was a draftee who was looking for a better option than going in the Army and … Continue reading →

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May the Lord Give You Peace

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Don Watkins

This has been a far from normal Easter but it’s also been a day when families are united by technology across hundreds and thousands of miles. We all live in fear and many are looking for relief from that fear. … Continue reading →

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Reluctant Warrior

Posted on June 2, 2019 by Don Watkins

I love Assisi and the Military Veterans Pilgrimage. It’s helped to make me whole. In the spring of 1972 my life was interrupted by a draft notice. I was opposed to war then and now. I think there are better … Continue reading →

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The Good Journey

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Don Watkins

As we parted company this morning my friend John said, ‘Donald, this has been the good journey.’ Indeed it has and in the space of nine days we traveled over ten thousand miles via jet aircraft, taxi, bus and on … Continue reading →

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Next stop Rome

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Don Watkins

Next week I’ll be in Rome for the second time in my life. Last year I was able to attend a wonderful pilgrimage for veterans that took us to Rome and Assisi. I’d never visited either before and it was … Continue reading →

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Rolling Thunder

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Don Watkins

We were in Washington for the weekend celebrating 30 years of marriage. Washington is a great place to visit and we were among thousands of other Americans who were in the nation’s capital for the weekend. Among those who came … Continue reading →

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Barclay Hastings

Posted on October 26, 2008 by Don Watkins

I never heard of Barclay before and I could not agree more with him. He’s a little older than me, but we’re on a similar wave length. See more videos from Local Voices for Obama.

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Veterans for Obama

Posted on September 11, 2008 by Don Watkins

I’m a proud veteran of the United States Navy and I’m supporting Barack Obama for President. I like this video of the veterans who are also supporting Obama. These folks are from Pennsylvania. I’d like to show the support of … Continue reading →

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It still fits

Posted on August 13, 2008 by Don Watkins

I got out one of my old white hats as I prepare to return to the Great Lakes, IL area tomorrow. It still fits and it’s in very good shape. I thought I’d bring the hat with me so that … Continue reading →

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GI Bill

Posted on May 19, 2008 by Don Watkins

I’m a veteran of the Vietnam era and I’m eligible for benefits from the Veterans Administration. Among my benefits was/is the G.I Bill.  Some of the college education I received was paid for with GI Bill benefits. It came in … Continue reading →

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