I just got back from Lackland AFB last evening. I had been attending my daughter's BMT graduation. Upon my return, I learned that my former next door neighbor's son is leaving in a few days for Afghanistan with the Marines. He is still living next door. I got my Regulator today. It's a wicked fighter and a tough as nails knife. Just the thing for a combat marine. So I gave it to the young Marine today. I know he will need it more than I will.

Wow, that's really nice of you <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I'm positive the Reg will serve that Marine well!

Our young warriors need the best. My daughter gets the Scrapper 5 LE for an Air Force knife when she deploys. See how things all work out? Now, please forgive a few off topic pictures from a proud father.
Right after the Airman's Coin Ceremony on Thursday.

With her sister, Linda.

The fat old man.

Sunrise at Lackland with a C-123 like I flew in with the 56th Special Operations Wing in Viet Nam.

Congrats on your daughter. You must be proud! Thanks to her and all the others that sacrifice for our safety and freedom!

I bet that young marine was STOKED to get such a knife! That was a great and unselfish gesture!

-Rob

Congrats to you and you daughter Vic!!!

Good job on hooking that guy and your daughter up with good gear <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />! Thats just good postive reinforcement for the good but tough choices they have made and will need to make. They should really appreciate the quality of the gift and the sentiment over the years.

That is great on both accounts--your daughters graduation and for hooking the young Marine up!

Cool of you to give away your Reg. God speed to the young Marine. And congrats to your Daughter, you look like a proud Papa!!

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man that is so awesome of you Horn Dog! congrats to you and your daughter!

Nice gesture, Vic...and congrats to you and your daughter!

Vic - that is simply OUTSTANDING!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" /> I KNOW that the Marine will genuinely appreciate the Regulator! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Congrats on your daughter - you certainly have reason to be proud - and it shows!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> How in the world did you manage a couple of good-looking gals like them?!!? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Please tell your daughter that we are ALL very proud and appreciative of her! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Well done Brother!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Way to go Vic <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> Very generous <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Congradulations to your daughter and wishing her all the best in her new career <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Good job Vic <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />