September 17, 2011
This is Just MY STORY, in Preview of What's Next....
I am new to BLOG Posting and I hope that I don't offend anyone, Not my intention, Here's my story and I'm sticking to it. (I feel I need to say that, I am Saying all this information about myself first, for reference later on in the story. It should help to prove that I might know a little about what I am talking about and hoping to achieve).
I am a veteran of the US Navy (1981- 1984) during the Beirut Crisis. I was stationed aboard the USS Sampson DDG-10, Guided Missile Destroyer, Based out of Mayport, Fla. I was Injured Twice, While on active duty. Once during Boot Camp in Orlando, Florida. My company (C-219), was ordered to Stand at Attention for Inspection and was also being Punished for not marching correctly. We were at attention for over 2 Hrs. in 90+ Degree Heat. I passed out from the heat, fell forward, they said: "Like a Telephone Pole", and landed directly on my chin. Crushing all of my teeth, both upper and lower, in the back. I cracked both sides of my jawbone. They said my teeth acted like 'Shock Absorbers" for my Jawbone. Once I awoke, I was Immediately Ordered to "Double-Time" (Run) to the dispensary. OMG..Here I was, Spitting out teeth and Lots of Blood and I was ordered to "RUN"!! Halfway to the dispensary, I passed out again. Upon waking up again, a Captain was standing above me, I was still on the ground. He ordered me to "STAND TO..ATTENTION"!! OMG....What?? I popped to attention as fast as I could, But I guess not fast enough. He Jerked off my dog-tags as punishment. "Why on Earth was I being Punished"?? I kept asking this to myself. Is this the Boot Camp Way? Part of my conditioning?? Is this a preview of what's to come?? Is this how they treat the Injured?? So many questions for a new recruit, (I was 17 at the time). I Never-ever, to this day, got my dog-tags back. I went through my entire military service with no dog-tags. I'd love to have them back, (I would think my punishment would be over by now...LOL). This happened on 6-1 day, (6th week of Boot Camp/ First Day (Monday)). I missed out on the entire rest of my Boot Camp Training (Shooting Range, Gas chamber, Ect.). What-ever was supposed to happen from the start of my 6th week Training, until graduation at 8 weeks. "I DID GRADUATE" though (Twice). I was permitted, even though I Had not completed my requirements for graduation, to graduate with my company and go on uncontrolled Liberty, (we were permitted to go where-ever we wanted within a 50 mile radius, or Disney world as long as we reported back on time on Monday Mornings Muster). I went to Disney World and Had a Great time, (Never Been there Before).
Then, I returned, On Time, and watched as my fellow company men, Departed on leave or went to their next assignment. I got "SET-BACK" a week due to my injury. I went from company C-219 to Company C-229 to complete my training, (which also never happened). I spent all of my time at the Dispensary. All they did, every time I went, was to remove broken teeth and take X-Rays, over and over and over again. So many X-rays, So Little work done. When I finally left Boot Camp, all that was ever done was what I just said. Then, I went on Liberty (came home) for 2 weeks.
I returned to complete the next Phase of my training, (A.I.T. -School). I completed this and was assigned to report to my ship, (which is a totally unbelievable story in itself). The Basics of that is: "THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHERE MY SHIP WAS AT"!!!! OMG...OMG..The US Navy Did Not know where the USS Sampson DDG-10 was at!!! They sent me, Via Orders to Mayport, Fla (Home-Port) First. No ship. Then they sent me to Louisiana and surprise, NO SHIP. Then they sent me home again for a week, I guess so they could Locate this Ship. I can't believe this. Then, I received orders to report to Portsmouth, Va. Hey, There's my ship, finally. It had been in Dry Dock for over a year,(and they didn't know where it was)???
I reported for duty and Began my assigned ships work. I was assigned as a Boatswains Mate and I, from then on, considered myself as the Ships Janitor. I quickly learned that this is where most start out, and then they move up in the ranks and switch jobs by completing any training required. I tried this route. I started applying for Schooling and Training to work in the Ships Store (SH- Ships Serviceman). I never- ever received anything I had Requested. I Put in More and More Requests and still nothing. I spoke with my supervisors, Repeatedly, and nothing ever happened. I made requests off ship, to the base commanders and personnel. Still I received Nothing. All the while, I was Trying to have my Teeth Fixed and completed. The Dispensary, on Base in Mayport, Fla. and I got to know each other well. I spent so much time there, Mostly watching TV. Again with the x-ray's too. To end this portion of the story on my teeth, Nothing was ever done to fix my teeth, for my entire enlistment. This is what I was told every time I tried to have work done: "We can't do anything more because you are station on board a ship that could deploy at any time". WHAT......?? I doesn't take a Rocket Scientist to come up with a simple solution: TAKE ME OFF THE SHIP, TEMPORARILY, UNTIL THE HARD WORK IS DONE. Assign me to Land duty, so I could be available for any Teeth Work. This never happened.
While Working on Board ship one day, We were still in Dry Dock. It was the end of the day and we were allowed to report to our Berthing compartments for Shower's, Bed, ect. (Personal Time). On the front (Bow) of the ship, there is a Hatch (Very heavy Metal/ Steel Watertight Door in the floor (Deck)). In this Hatch is a Round (Circular) "Scuttle". The Scuttle is utilized when the hatch is closed and Secured. I'm sure you've seen this in Navy Movies?? Sailors going into the Bowls of the ship through a circular hole in the floor (Deck). Well, the hatch was up and there were Hoses (Utilized by workers below decks), going through the Scuttle hole). I don't blame anyone for what happened, This was something we all did on a daily basis. It was Normal routine. You see, The ladder down to the compartment, below the hatch/ Scuttle is "Straight Down (Almost). we would all (Individually) Utilize the Hoses for balance as going down the Ladder. I Had done it often too, BUT ON THIS DAY... The Hatch was improperly secured, Just held open at a 45 degree angle to the deck, by the hoses only. This was NOT Proper Procedure. No one knew this at the time, Including me. We took it for granted that if it was open, it was properly secured. NOT. The person just Before me, held on to the hoses as usual, as he descended the ladder. I followed and Yes...WHAM!!! The hatch closed, Water-tight, on my Right hand. I never felt a thing. I remember yelling: "SOMEONE GET THIS **** HATCH OFFA MY HAND"!! When people started realizing what had happened, Immediately they sent for the ships doctor and started removing the door from my hand. This is when the reality of what happened hit me. as they Opened the door, the pain rushed in and I passed out. I seem to have a habit of passing out since joining the Navy..LOL!! Never had this issue before. Long story short on this, I broke all the bones in my right hand. My hand Looked like a Big balloon. They Never Put me in any kind of a cast or anything. 3 days later I was ordered to work over the side of the ship Painting. WHAT?? I can't do this. There is so much pain and I was never put on any Pain medication, why... "Because I was stationed on board a ship that was...yadda...yadda...yadda". My hand was never fixed until after I was discharged and returned home to SW OHIO. My Teeth Were Never Fixed Until I returned Home After Discharged. My Teeth are Still Not fixed. Right In the Middle of Having work done at the Dayton, Oh V. A., for some reason I Lost my Dental Benefits. I LOST EVERYTHING. I went to my next appointment and the secretary, who had known me by name all this time, acted like she'd never ever met me. This is still going on to this day.
I submit all of this in preview of my next postings. This is just MY STORY, and I use it as Proof that I Know what I am talking about. Please stay tuned for my next post. I Hope I Understand this right. this is the place to share my stories and connect with others who might be interested and possibly share the same Issues. This is where I need to learn about "ISSUES OF OUR MILITARY THAT ARE NOT BEING ADDRESSED, BUT ARE STILL OF VITAL IMPORTANCE".
Posted by Earl L. Hayes. Posted In : My Military History.
July 10, 2011
eventsforcharity.blogspot.com
Please check it out. It is a Re-Post, But it is also another avenue to help spread the Mission.
Continue reading...
Posted by Earl L. Hayes.
July 7, 2011
The average age of the army man is 19 years.
He is a short haired,
tight-muscled kid who, under normal circumstances is considered by
society as half man, half boy. Not yet dry behind the ears, not old
enough to buy a beer, but old enough to die for his country. He never
really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own car than
wa... Continue reading...
Posted by Earl L. Hayes. Posted In : Random Thoughts
July 6, 2011
Top News
Family of U.S. soldier held by Taliban marks two years
Fri, Jul 01 07:37 AM EDT By Laura Zuckerman
SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) - The parents of a U.S. soldier being held by
the Taliban marked their son's two years in captivity on Thursday by
saying they intended to bring him home "with honor."
Bowe Bergdahl, of Hailey, Idaho, was a member of the 1st Battalion of
the 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment in Afghanistan when he went
missing in June 30, 2009.
Three days later, t... Continue reading...
Posted by Earl L. Hayes. Posted In : News On Bowe
July 5, 2011
For the last few years, I have been trying to put together a “LARGE SCALE CHARITY EVENT PLANNING SERVICE”
to raise money to aid our Returning Injured War Heroes. This
organization has gone through it’s ups and downs, successes and
failures, But this is all part of the learning process of what all is
required to assemble this new organization.
In the beginning, while I was watching the DR. PHIL SHOW, I noticed
that this particular episode was about our Troo... Continue reading...
Posted by Earl L. Hayes. Posted In : Earls Story on The Origins & Continuation of Bowe Project
September 17, 2011
This is Just MY STORY, in Preview of What's Next....
I am new to BLOG Posting and I hope that I don't offend anyone, Not my intention, Here's my story and I'm sticking to it. (I feel I need to say that, I am Saying all this information about myself first, for reference later on in the story. It should help to prove that I might know a little about what I am talking about and hoping to achieve).
I am a veteran of the US Navy (1981- 1984) during the Beirut Crisis. I was stationed aboard the USS Sampson DDG-10, Guided Missile Destroyer, Based out of Mayport, Fla. I was Injured Twice, While on active duty. Once during Boot Camp in Orlando, Florida. My company (C-219), was ordered to Stand at Attention for Inspection and was also being Punished for not marching correctly. We were at attention for over 2 Hrs. in 90+ Degree Heat. I passed out from the heat, fell forward, they said: "Like a Telephone Pole", and landed directly on my chin. Crushing all of my teeth, both upper and lower, in the back. I cracked both sides of my jawbone. They said my teeth acted like 'Shock Absorbers" for my Jawbone. Once I awoke, I was Immediately Ordered to "Double-Time" (Run) to the dispensary. OMG..Here I was, Spitting out teeth and Lots of Blood and I was ordered to "RUN"!! Halfway to the dispensary, I passed out again. Upon waking up again, a Captain was standing above me, I was still on the ground. He ordered me to "STAND TO..ATTENTION"!! OMG....What?? I popped to attention as fast as I could, But I guess not fast enough. He Jerked off my dog-tags as punishment. "Why on Earth was I being Punished"?? I kept asking this to myself. Is this the Boot Camp Way? Part of my conditioning?? Is this a preview of what's to come?? Is this how they treat the Injured?? So many questions for a new recruit, (I was 17 at the time). I Never-ever, to this day, got my dog-tags back. I went through my entire military service with no dog-tags. I'd love to have them back, (I would think my punishment would be over by now...LOL). This happened on 6-1 day, (6th week of Boot Camp/ First Day (Monday)). I missed out on the entire rest of my Boot Camp Training (Shooting Range, Gas chamber, Ect.). What-ever was supposed to happen from the start of my 6th week Training, until graduation at 8 weeks. "I DID GRADUATE" though (Twice). I was permitted, even though I Had not completed my requirements for graduation, to graduate with my company and go on uncontrolled Liberty, (we were permitted to go where-ever we wanted within a 50 mile radius, or Disney world as long as we reported back on time on Monday Mornings Muster). I went to Disney World and Had a Great time, (Never Been there Before).
Then, I returned, On Time, and watched as my fellow company men, Departed on leave or went to their next assignment. I got "SET-BACK" a week due to my injury. I went from company C-219 to Company C-229 to complete my training, (which also never happened). I spent all of my time at the Dispensary. All they did, every time I went, was to remove broken teeth and take X-Rays, over and over and over again. So many X-rays, So Little work done. When I finally left Boot Camp, all that was ever done was what I just said. Then, I went on Liberty (came home) for 2 weeks.
I returned to complete the next Phase of my training, (A.I.T. -School). I completed this and was assigned to report to my ship, (which is a totally unbelievable story in itself). The Basics of that is: "THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHERE MY SHIP WAS AT"!!!! OMG...OMG..The US Navy Did Not know where the USS Sampson DDG-10 was at!!! They sent me, Via Orders to Mayport, Fla (Home-Port) First. No ship. Then they sent me to Louisiana and surprise, NO SHIP. Then they sent me home again for a week, I guess so they could Locate this Ship. I can't believe this. Then, I received orders to report to Portsmouth, Va. Hey, There's my ship, finally. It had been in Dry Dock for over a year,(and they didn't know where it was)???
I reported for duty and Began my assigned ships work. I was assigned as a Boatswains Mate and I, from then on, considered myself as the Ships Janitor. I quickly learned that this is where most start out, and then they move up in the ranks and switch jobs by completing any training required. I tried this route. I started applying for Schooling and Training to work in the Ships Store (SH- Ships Serviceman). I never- ever received anything I had Requested. I Put in More and More Requests and still nothing. I spoke with my supervisors, Repeatedly, and nothing ever happened. I made requests off ship, to the base commanders and personnel. Still I received Nothing. All the while, I was Trying to have my Teeth Fixed and completed. The Dispensary, on Base in Mayport, Fla. and I got to know each other well. I spent so much time there, Mostly watching TV. Again with the x-ray's too. To end this portion of the story on my teeth, Nothing was ever done to fix my teeth, for my entire enlistment. This is what I was told every time I tried to have work done: "We can't do anything more because you are station on board a ship that could deploy at any time". WHAT......?? I doesn't take a Rocket Scientist to come up with a simple solution: TAKE ME OFF THE SHIP, TEMPORARILY, UNTIL THE HARD WORK IS DONE. Assign me to Land duty, so I could be available for any Teeth Work. This never happened.
While Working on Board ship one day, We were still in Dry Dock. It was the end of the day and we were allowed to report to our Berthing compartments for Shower's, Bed, ect. (Personal Time). On the front (Bow) of the ship, there is a Hatch (Very heavy Metal/ Steel Watertight Door in the floor (Deck)). In this Hatch is a Round (Circular) "Scuttle". The Scuttle is utilized when the hatch is closed and Secured. I'm sure you've seen this in Navy Movies?? Sailors going into the Bowls of the ship through a circular hole in the floor (Deck). Well, the hatch was up and there were Hoses (Utilized by workers below decks), going through the Scuttle hole). I don't blame anyone for what happened, This was something we all did on a daily basis. It was Normal routine. You see, The ladder down to the compartment, below the hatch/ Scuttle is "Straight Down (Almost). we would all (Individually) Utilize the Hoses for balance as going down the Ladder. I Had done it often too, BUT ON THIS DAY... The Hatch was improperly secured, Just held open at a 45 degree angle to the deck, by the hoses only. This was NOT Proper Procedure. No one knew this at the time, Including me. We took it for granted that if it was open, it was properly secured. NOT. The person just Before me, held on to the hoses as usual, as he descended the ladder. I followed and Yes...WHAM!!! The hatch closed, Water-tight, on my Right hand. I never felt a thing. I remember yelling: "SOMEONE GET THIS **** HATCH OFFA MY HAND"!! When people started realizing what had happened, Immediately they sent for the ships doctor and started removing the door from my hand. This is when the reality of what happened hit me. as they Opened the door, the pain rushed in and I passed out. I seem to have a habit of passing out since joining the Navy..LOL!! Never had this issue before. Long story short on this, I broke all the bones in my right hand. My hand Looked like a Big balloon. They Never Put me in any kind of a cast or anything. 3 days later I was ordered to work over the side of the ship Painting. WHAT?? I can't do this. There is so much pain and I was never put on any Pain medication, why... "Because I was stationed on board a ship that was...yadda...yadda...yadda". My hand was never fixed until after I was discharged and returned home to SW OHIO. My Teeth Were Never Fixed Until I returned Home After Discharged. My Teeth are Still Not fixed. Right In the Middle of Having work done at the Dayton, Oh V. A., for some reason I Lost my Dental Benefits. I LOST EVERYTHING. I went to my next appointment and the secretary, who had known me by name all this time, acted like she'd never ever met me. This is still going on to this day.
I submit all of this in preview of my next postings. This is just MY STORY, and I use it as Proof that I Know what I am talking about. Please stay tuned for my next post. I Hope I Understand this right. this is the place to share my stories and connect with others who might be interested and possibly share the same Issues. This is where I need to learn about "ISSUES OF OUR MILITARY THAT ARE NOT BEING ADDRESSED, BUT ARE STILL OF VITAL IMPORTANCE".
Posted by Earl L. Hayes. Posted In : My Military History.
July 10, 2011
eventsforcharity.blogspot.com
Please check it out. It is a Re-Post, But it is also another avenue to help spread the Mission.
Continue reading...
Posted by Earl L. Hayes.
July 7, 2011
The average age of the army man is 19 years.
He is a short haired,
tight-muscled kid who, under normal circumstances is considered by
society as half man, half boy. Not yet dry behind the ears, not old
enough to buy a beer, but old enough to die for his country. He never
really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own car than
wa... Continue reading...
Posted by Earl L. Hayes. Posted In : Random Thoughts
July 6, 2011
Top News
Family of U.S. soldier held by Taliban marks two years
Fri, Jul 01 07:37 AM EDT By Laura Zuckerman
SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) - The parents of a U.S. soldier being held by
the Taliban marked their son's two years in captivity on Thursday by
saying they intended to bring him home "with honor."
Bowe Bergdahl, of Hailey, Idaho, was a member of the 1st Battalion of
the 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment in Afghanistan when he went
missing in June 30, 2009.
Three days later, t... Continue reading...
Posted by Earl L. Hayes. Posted In : News On Bowe
July 5, 2011
For the last few years, I have been trying to put together a “LARGE SCALE CHARITY EVENT PLANNING SERVICE”
to raise money to aid our Returning Injured War Heroes. This
organization has gone through it’s ups and downs, successes and
failures, But this is all part of the learning process of what all is
required to assemble this new organization.
In the beginning, while I was watching the DR. PHIL SHOW, I noticed
that this particular episode was about our Troo... Continue reading...
Posted by Earl L. Hayes. Posted In : Earls Story on The Origins & Continuation of Bowe Project
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Efforts From a Grateful Nation
| Earl L. Hayes |
| Hamilton, Ohio |
Born: May 19, 1964 (Taurus)
Served: U.S. Navy (1981 - 1984)
U.S.S. Sampson DDG-10
Based: MayPort, Fla
During the Beruit Crisis.
Summary:
I am am Veteran of the US Navy (1981-1984: Beirut Crisis). I consider all Veterans of all branches of the military my Brothers & sisters. While forming and doing research to form my organization, to do charity event fundraisers to aid our RETURNING INJURED WAR HERO'S, I stumbled !!!upon the fact that "WE HAVE A CAPTURED WAR HERO: BOWE BERGDAHL"
Finding out about this Hero changed my entire life and Mission. I couldn't help wondering: "Why have I not heard about this Before"? As I soon found out, The entire Nation was unaware of this fact also, meaning I was not alone. as I did more aned more research about this Hero, I created a Facebook Page: "CAPTURED IN AFGHANISTAN...BRING BOWE BERGDAHL HOME".
I never expected this to ever become more than a CHAT ROOM, To be able to find out from other's the current status and any information I could find. To my utter Amazement, People kept asking to join this mission, Looking at me for answers. So, We, (along with my ADMINS, a great group of people who are very knowledgeable in thier fields), formed our organization: "EFFORTS FROM A GRATEFUL NATION".
www.effortsfromagratefulnation.com
Please Join Our Other Pages for Bowe Bergdahl:
1. Captured in Afganistan - Bring Bowe Bergdahl Home!!
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_219316378100233
2. "YELLOW RIBBON CAMPAIGN FOR BOWE BERGDAHL"
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_162324147168467&ap=1
3. Bowe Bergdahl's Bike Run & Rally:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bowe-Bergdahls-Bike-Run-Rally/133608803385323
4. Balloons for Bowe Bergdahl:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Balloons-for-Bowe-Bergdahl/140436476030802
Specialties
2 years at Hara Arena: Event Set-Up, Dayton, Ohio (Crew, ForkLift Op.)
2 Years at Erwin J. Nutter Center, Dayton, Ohio (Crew)
5 Years at Market Square Arena - Indianapolis. Ind. (Crew)
5 Years at R.C.A, Dome In Indianapolis, Ind.
Indy Set-Up (Crew) 3 Years. (Set up Events at R.C.A. dome, Pepsi Coliseum, Market Square Arena)
E.I.N. : 80-0316992
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