That my friend is what it's all about!
Veterans Day
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Thanks buddy, much appreciated! We have it much better today than our Vietnam brothers did.
DavidA
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Being from the era of Vietnam, I just missed being in the draft. I graduated from college in 1975. Both my parents were in the Navy in WWII, they were both aircraft mechanics and like them I was fascinated by planes. I went to see the Navy Recruiter and asked if I could fly fighter jets, being a football player at 6'-6" 250 lbs was above their limit at that time and I did not want to fly transports. So I went onward to a civilian career. I always joke that the military was lucky they missed me. I am a little bit independent and would have probably spent most of my time doing some kp duty for disciplinary action. I really did feel for the guys who came back from Nam. They were all treated like baby killers. I do look back and most of all I feel guilty. Guilty because I passed the cup. I can not say how much I respect all our service member past and present for all those who served all those with visible and invisible wounds for all those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. I giver a lot to veterans charities I support them in anyway I can but what I do most is get up everyday and thank God that we have men and women that decide to make that commitment because without them everything, yes everything, we have as a nation would not exist.
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You would made an excellent combat arms guy!!
Danehunter
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As a Former Peace Corps Volunteer (Philippines, '66 - '67) I would also like to thank the many non-military government workers who have risked dangerous situations abroad in the service of their nation. They too are "veterans". They too made sacrifices, sometimes the ultimate sacrifice.
Not that it equates in to service in a combat zone but I do recall the trips in Mindanao through Moro (Muslim) rebel territory at night under the canvas of a full grain truck to avoid detection.
And yes, I park in "Veterans Only" parking spots. I earned it.
Eric B.
Not that it equates in to service in a combat zone but I do recall the trips in Mindanao through Moro (Muslim) rebel territory at night under the canvas of a full grain truck to avoid detection.
And yes, I park in "Veterans Only" parking spots. I earned it.
Eric B.
just country
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morning, we all had losses in foreign wars and conflicts.
god bless all of us near and far for serving this great
country and flag. justme gbot tum
god bless all of us near and far for serving this great
country and flag. justme gbot tum
Everyone has their part. I appreciate every compnient no matter what it is. Some people just has that guardian in them and bless them for using it!
greywolf68
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Where was that picture taken?
greywolf68
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That Was Taken in Early 68 On The North Side Of Danang, I was thinking maybe someone on the sight would recognize the photo and do some catch up.
**** I was still a drunk mistake in my dads mind at that point. Would take him another 12 years to follow thru! Lol
He was never one for making speedy decisions, guess his pull out game was on point!
I however didn't get that strong pull out game, I am weak and a more of thrust and hold type when crunch time happens!!
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Gross haha. You must be a 6.5 creedmoor fan.
