Short Timers Calendar Military

Short Timers Calendar Military - Being “short” was a measure of stature to his peers. Over 51 years ago, when getting close to the end of my active duty in the united states army, assigned to the u.s. Finally, i got my orders! as every viet nam veteran will attest, back in the 'nam every g.i. Less than 100 days to go! We could also say ''figmo''. In the air force at 90 days we had our orders already. It was cause for celebration and time to start counting down the days until only a “wake up” remained.

Various types of short timer calendars were used by artillerymen in vietnam to count their remaining days left in country. Made in vietnam and featuring original artwork, this calendar is a rare find for collectors. Wanted to be short and counted down the days until they got to head back to the states. Over 51 years ago, when getting close to the end of my active duty in the united states army, assigned to the u.s.

Butler center for arkansas studies. Over 51 years ago, when getting close to the end of my active duty in the united states army, assigned to the u.s. Being “short” was a measure of stature to his peers. The calendar is in its original state and is a great addition to any militaria collection. In the air force at 90 days we had our orders already. Individual with little time remaining in vietnam.

Butler center for arkansas studies. Less than 100 days to go! Army ryukyu island finance & accounting office at ft. It was cause for celebration and time to start counting down the days until only a “wake up” remained. Since tenure in vietnam was measured in days, a soldier, who was “short”, had less than 99 days to go in his tour.

Other uses require permission from the butler center. When i was at pleiku, at 90 days you got to wear a short timers ribbon, it was from a bottle of vo. Being “short” was a measure of stature to his peers. Butler center for arkansas studies.

Since Tenure In Vietnam Was Measured In Days, A Soldier, Who Was “Short”, Had Less Than 99 Days To Go In His Tour.

We could also say ''figmo''. Finally, i got my orders! as every viet nam veteran will attest, back in the 'nam every g.i. Snoopy short timer calendar, march 1969. Individual with little time remaining in vietnam.

The Calendar Is In Its Original State And Is A Great Addition To Any Militaria Collection.

It is a great way to mark the end of the war and the impact it had on the world. It was cause for celebration and time to start counting down the days until only a “wake up” remained. Various types of short timer calendars were used by artillerymen in vietnam to count their remaining days left in country. Wanted to be short and counted down the days until they got to head back to the states.

Less Than 100 Days To Go!

Other uses require permission from the butler center. Army ryukyu island finance & accounting office at ft. Butler center for arkansas studies. Made in vietnam and featuring original artwork, this calendar is a rare find for collectors.

Over 51 Years Ago, When Getting Close To The End Of My Active Duty In The United States Army, Assigned To The U.s.

When i was at pleiku, at 90 days you got to wear a short timers ribbon, it was from a bottle of vo. Available for use in research, teaching, and private study. (calendars, certificates, & postings!) and postings we used to track our remaining days in vietnam or thailand. In the air force at 90 days we had our orders already.

In the air force at 90 days we had our orders already. Individual with little time remaining in vietnam. Being “short” was a measure of stature to his peers. Various types of short timer calendars were used by artillerymen in vietnam to count their remaining days left in country. Since tenure in vietnam was measured in days, a soldier, who was “short”, had less than 99 days to go in his tour.