Veteran's Day

[JRTJH]

I'd like to take a moment to thank all those members and their spouse who have served in the military to keep our nation safe and secure. In times like these, it's easy to get wrapped up in our own issues and forget just how much others have given for us to have the freedom to do what we enjoy.

Thank you, to each of our veterans. We can't thank you enough for all you've done.

[chuckster57]

Originally Posted by JRTJH

I'd like to take a moment to thank all those members and their spouse who have served in the military to keep our nation safe and secure. In times like these, it's easy to get wrapped up in our own issues and forget just how much others have given for us to have the freedom to do what we enjoy.

Thank you, to each of our veterans. We can't thank you enough for all you've done.

Well said, I second your motion.

[gearhead]

And thank you..

[wiredgeorge]

OK. Who served, service, what and where?


US Regular Army 72-75 USASA Field Station Sobe

[Badbart56]

US Navy, 76-80. Aviation Hydraulics Mechanic E-5 (AMH-2)

Stationed at Moffett Field, California in VP-19, a sub hunter squadron, but chased subs all over the Pacific. Deployed to Kadena NAF, Okinawa, Misawa NAF, Japan, Diego Garcia, BIOT, Adak, Alaska, NAS Cubi Point, Philippines and various and sundry other stops along the way.

Would do it again in a heartbeat!

[roadglide]

We just finished a parade with old cars and motorcycles circling the veterans home. The staff had all the old veterans in wheelchairs and walkers waving at is . Normally there is a big car show with some of the nicest old cars in the country. Donations along with food and raffles helps support the veterans home.

[DDG]

Army, 1971 to 1977. Germany then Okinawa Japan, last place was Ft. Ritchie Md. Don't regret the time I had in more good days than bad.DDG

[dutchmensport]

US Army, Chaplain Assistant (1982 - 1988)

Fort Devens, MA.
1st Brigade and 1/72 Armor Battalion, Camp Casey, Korea
Fort Belvoir, Military District of Washington, Virginia

My Dad - Army
My Daughter - Navy
My Daughter's husband - Navy
My sister - Army
My sister's husband - Army
My wife's father - Marines
My wife's brother - Navy
My wife's other brother - Coast Guard
My wife's niece and her husband - Air Force
My cousins: Air Force, Army, Navy
My dad brothers and brother-in-laws: Air Force, Army, Navy

And my mother's brother was a soldier in the German Army during WW2. Injured in battle, taken prisoner, spent the duration of the war in a POW camp in Columbus, Ohio.
Her sister married a Polish Soldier after WW2 and eventually moved to Warren, Ohio.

My family is riddled with service members from all directions!

[jasin1]

I didn’t serve in the military so I greatly appreciate those that have.

I have a great love of military history that I passed on to my son. I think I’ve read almost every book written about ww2. It sure seemed like people were built from a better mold back then.
I try and take the time to ask customers about there experiences when I’m in a home and see pictures for showin there time in the service

My grandfather was a ww2 veteran and nothing made me prouder then listening to my 6 year old son talking to his grandfather about the war and being able to hold a conversation. I’ve always learned the most from people who are much older then me.
And when you take the time to ask someone who has lived a lot longer then you have to tell you about what life was like back then it can be fascinating.


Take the time to listen. ........sorry if I got off topic

[KimNTerry]

USAF Active Duty 1985-2000
USAF Reserve IMA 2000-2006

[Badbart56]

Originally Posted by bjasin1

I didn’t serve in the military so I greatly appreciate those that have.

I have a great love of military history that I passed on to my son. I think I’ve read almost every book written about ww2. It sure seemed like people were built from a better mold back then.
I try and take the time to ask customers about there experiences when I’m in a home and see pictures for showin there time in the service

My grandfather was a ww2 veteran and nothing made me prouder then listening to my 6 year old son talking to his grandfather about the war and being able to hold a conversation. I’ve always learned the most from people who are much older then me.
And when you take the time to ask someone who has lived a lot longer then you have to tell you about what life was like back then it can be fascinating.


Take the time to listen. ........sorry if I got off topic

We could learn a lot from the greatest generation today. My family also has many veterans and two of my sons are active duty as we speak.

You're a history buff, check out the documentary, "Red, White, Black and Blue". The subject of the film was my uncle, Bill Jones. He enlisted the day after Pearl Harbor and stayed for 30 years, retiring as a Major. He was in the Battle of Attu, and seven other campaigns. Not many know about that. I was stationed briefly on the island of Adak, Alaska, about 300 miles from where my uncle fought and was wounded. Brutal weather and terrain!

[Roper46]

USAF Retired served '73 thru '93. Loved the Air Traffic Control tower. Spent four years in Germany and the other years in South Carolina and Idaho.

[travelin texans]

I didn't/couldn't (4F) serve but want to thank ALL who are & have protected our freedom.
However my FIL served in the Navy & had our son promise him that if he didn't finish college that he'd join the Navy, he however chose the Air Force instead & after 21 years retired April 2019, I think his late granddad would be as proud as we are of him.
Thanks to everyone in all branches!!!!

[notanlines]

David, "Injured in battle, taken prisoner, spent the duration of the war in a POW camp in Columbus, Ohio." Probably spent the time being fed Johnny Marzetti ...

[Brycar77]

US Air Force 95 to present, Crew Chief KC-10s, KC-135s, C-130s. 11 Years active duty between McGuire AFB NJ, RAF Mildenhall UK and McConnell AFB KS. Currently doing an AGR tour for the Tennessee Air Guard in Nashville as a meteorological technician. That will get me to 30!

Thanks to all of you have served and still are. Its an honor to stand by your side for this great country!

[Texas Steve]

USAF 1980 -1985 Sheppard AFB, Texas and 3 yeas at RAF Alconbury, UK as Digital Subscriber Terminal Repair Tech. 1960's version of internet! Thank you to all vets past and present for your service!

[gordo2212]

Active duty US Coast Guard 2006- present. Thanks to all veterans for their service!

[McRod]

Active duty Army 86-'09.

Thanks JRTJH.

[ACJCF2]

USMC Cold War Vet (1975-79). " Watching them watch us watching them." Aircraft Launch and Recovery Tech.

[Bill-2020]

I’m not the military type, vol fire dept instead. Dad was, Army, taught nuclear electronics at Sandia Natl Labs to generals and the such who were required by top brass to learn it. 4 or 6 years, I don’t recall exactly. My step-daughter and her husband both Army, Gulf war vets. Without our vets across this nation, it wouldn’t be the nation we love.