FirstTop Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Thanks for doing your part no matter how short or how long. Post your rank / duty stations / war zones / etc. Most of Veterans thoughts and prayers today are on those that gave the ultimate sacrifice. My service: U.S. Army (Ret), First Sergeant Persian Gulf War Veteran (Bronze Star) GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.! support THE TROOPS! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtFuryUSCZ Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 (edited) ***/// ... And here's to you, 'OlSarge...... We miss you. God Bless America and All Her Troops ! ... Edited November 11, 2013 by SgtFuryUSCZ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandfly Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 TO EVERY ONE THANKS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off-the-grid Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 I have not served. The closest I came was being in the first graduating class of 18 year olds to register with the Selective Service in the late 70's. However, I wish to honor my late father who served in the Navy and was assigned a ship immediately following the end of WWII, and my eldest brother who served as a Captain in the Air Force in a Kansas missile silo during the seventies. There were many accidents in the silos those days, especially fatalities involving fueling and de-fueling ops during drills. The Air Force tried to write them off as servicemen error and not compensate the surviving families, but my brother helped justice to prevail by testifying before congress as to the inherent dangers and design (and equipment) flaws that made those "accidents" difficult to avoid. His actions did not bring him notoriety back home. In fact, the republican party endorsed him for an unsuccessful bid for US Senator (against a very popular democrat incumbent) a few years later. His name is James Paul Litsey, and I am very proud of him, regardless of the fact that our views on pretty much everything are diametrically opposed. He deserves to be remembered for taking on Goliath to preserve the honor and benefits due his fallen comrades in arms. Good job bro (who is still very much with us), and Bless Our Troops, past and present. Peace and Prosperity with Honor 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubble74 Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Sgt. Watson here, reporting as ordered Top. I've been to Boinia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Proud to have served my country and proud to be included in the same ranks with ol' salts like you! Our brothers will never be forgotten! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yendor Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 I guess you can say that i was "lucky"(?) to have served in between Korea and Viet Nam .... 1958-1962. I WAS in Germany when "The Wall" went up and was extended by Mr. Kennedy because he knew that I was doing such a good job with the frauleins over there. But I am proud to have served and salute my comrades that DID serve and too many that paid the ultimate sacrifice so that today I am awaiting this "blessing" so that I CAN help those that suffered great body losses . You can believe that if this Rv happens, I will proudly do my share GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS and GO R V !! SP 4th Class U.S. Army 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckriebs Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 I have not served they would not take me for medical resons. But my husband of 30 years served three tours in VietNam and 17 years in the miltary. One tour as a Marine and two tours with the Army. I too honor all those who served for our fredom any others in the world. Thanks to all of you. Geographer 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowGlobe7 Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 my Husband taught for the Navy in Pocatella Idaho. My father is a Vietnam vet...but he does not feel he is...he was stationed stateside the entire war in a higher desk job. He feels he did not really fight. But I feel we needed those people too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtFuryUSCZ Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 I have not served they would not take me for medical resons. But my husband of 30 years served three tours in VietNam and 17 years in the miltary. One tour as a Marine and two tours with the Army. I too honor all those who served for our fredom any others in the world. Thanks to all of you. Geographer ***/// Those on the home front who love and support our Troops have also paid a heavy price. One cannot measure the worry & Prayer, the burdens those who keep the home fires burning endure. We thank you. God Bless you all ! ***/// Today is a very important day for a wonderful organization called OPERATION SHOE BOX. Please look them up to find out why. Then send money to help pay postage. The pathetic losers in Washington get all their postage free at the expense of US taxpayers, but will NOT allow this wonderful organization to get free postage to send our Troops vital things they need in the field --- things our Government should be providing ! Please help ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shabibilicious Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Sgt. United States Army.........Desert Knights. GO RV, then BV 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliciadogz Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Thanks to all of you Veterans and God Bless you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckFinley Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Did the long haul. Some of the best people I met in my life were during those 20 years. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfox5963 Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Spent a little over seven years in the army, one of them in Vietnam,left with the rank of buck sargent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artitech Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Buck Sgt. E-4 USAF 56th Combat support group! Proud of it TOO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss hog 1 Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Thank you to all that served and gave more than I could ever give. We would not be here today if it weren't for the sacrifices our brave men and women made. I have been proud to be a part of Helping A Hero and constructing specially equipped homes for our wounded warriors. May God Bless each everyone of you and your families! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAGARCIA62 Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Marine Corps 1981-1985 MOS, 0331 (m-60 machine gunner) USS Midway 29 Palms California (B-1/4, weapons platoon) Disabled veteran Lcpl Honorable discharge Thank you, veterans, for your service. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterman13 Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 (edited) Cold War Veteran UNITED STATES NAVY HT2 - (E5) Hull Maintenence Technician (Repair Division - nondestructive testing technician) Repaired Submarines on a sub tender Served from 1978 - 1984 Homeport Norfolk VA Was in the Indian Ocean during the Iran Hostage rescue debockle. Honorable Discharge Wm13 Edited November 12, 2013 by waterman13 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magawatt Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 With gratitude to all who have served our Nation, thank you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleEye Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Capt USAF B-52 pilot 3 tours SEA...210 combat missions...5 trips downtown Hanoi....total time 14+ years 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjwayne Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Sgt in US AIR FORCE 1964 1968. I got married in 67 and had twins in 68. We lost one of the twins(54hrs.) then I got orders for Vietnam. I had a choice and I stayed with family. My whole family was 20 year plus military. I couldn't do it. To the ones who do, GOD BLESS YOU! AND THANKS! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarface31313 Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 US ARMY OIF 1 & 3 SPC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calkid11 Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 I WAS US ARMY CONTRACTOR INSIDE THE WIRE AND OUTSIDE. AFGHANISTAN & IRAQ GOT INJURED NOW HOME, MY CONGRATS TO ALL THE VETS IVE WORKED WITH AND AROUND THE WORLD. OEF & OIF 01-2003- 09-2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbb007 Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Army Spec-5 18 mo. in VietNam - 6 mo. in Tuy Hoa, 1 year in Duc Pho. I was the NCOIC at the food storage yards both places. 33 months total. Early out to go back to school. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstTop Posted November 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Military Veterans are NOT "Victims" The tendency of some among the American public is to feel "sorry" for Veterans of the nation's most recent wars and this has spawned reaction from the veterans. * What most Veterans want is simply to be recognized and respected for completing a difficult mission! GOD BLESS the U.S.A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldwarvet Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 20 years of service as a pilot in the Air Force, 1972-1992. Three tours of duty in the B-52 bomber, one in the T-38 trainer as a flight instructor, staff assignments at the Pentagon and the Air Force Personnel Center. In contrast to the way we were treated post-Vietnam in the 1970s, it is great to see how many people now acknowledge the contribution and sacrifice of our troops. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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