A Special Thank You To Our Veterans Here

[Crabcake Johnny]

I served my time in the US Navy. Best thing I could do for myself when I was younger. The experience was priceless and the maturity I gained was unmatched.

Ditto! I was....umm, not really college material when I graduated high school and was working as a bus boy. My father's rules of the house upon turning 18:

Choice 1: Board at college
Choice 2: Military
Choice 3: Work and grab an apartment

All four kids - no exceptions. There was no "Choice 4: Stay at home." I actually joined the Marines in the beginning of my senior year. Best decision I EVER made. Period.

 

[WinoBlues]

Ditto Tristan and HealthAgent.
Some of best and worst times of my life.

Grandpa came to this country in the 20s his oldest son served in WWII, My father was Korea, I could not, not enlist, Vietnam, My oldest son said he would never serve, (does not like to be told what to do) unless we were attacked. His first college semester started in the fall of 2001.
This 19 year old kid that does not like to take orders, enlist into the Marine Corps. Damn kid!

 

[Jerbond]

Army Airborne- 82nd. 95-98. I hated authority and the thought of the military when I was younger. Shear boredom and the desire to make a better person of myself. Best decision I ever made as well. You only get what you put into it, if you cheat, you only cheat yourself. If you get caught cheating, you didn't try hard enough to not get caught! laughing. I made some life long friends- met one of my best friends there. College was paid for when I got out(Bonus!!). I applaud all who have AND will serve!!!!

 

[dfernandez00]

May god bless the USA

 

[alphawave2k]

As as transplanted "American", I am grateful for the liberties and freedom that this great country provides to all who call this land their home. The country owes its respect and admiration to each and every person who has served in military service, and a twenty gun salute to all who have given us their ultimate sacrifice.....
"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends" ....and if I may add..... "and country".
May GOD bless all veterans of all wars and their families.

 

[stormtracker]

Thanks to all our wonderful vet's. I wanted to convey a story that y'all might find humorous. My father served in the 8th Army Air Corps in WWII. He used to tell me this story about an episode which occurred upon arrival from a training mission late one night. Dad said that the crew had just chocked their aircraft and was very tired. A "young" man came over and started talking with the crew members, who were understandably terse following their long training. They were being civil to the young man, but he would not give up. Finally, my dad (a Lieutenant) turned to the young man to tell him to go away. He saw a brief glimmer from the young man's lapel. It was a star. Needless to say, they thought they were dead.. Fortunately, the young General laughed and escorted the weary crew inside...

 

[arnguy]

I served in the U.S. Army 1951-1953. Most of the time was in Korea during the Korean War. I was an ROTC graduate from college. Thank you all for the expression of gratitude and you are welcome!

A much older brother, now deceased, served in the Army Air Corps (9th Air Force) during WWII.

 

[somarco]

Thank you Arn, and the others, for your service.

Dang, I never knew you were so old.

 

[arnguy]

Thank you Arn, and the others, for your service.

Dang, I never knew you were so old.

Yep, Bob, I am in the classification called "old farts!" I just don't want to give up and rust out. Insurance was not my first career, but hopefully my last. I spent many years with your favorite governmental agency, the IRS.

 

[agentexhorter]

Ditto! I was....umm, not really college material when I graduated high school and was working as a bus boy. My father's rules of the house upon turning 18:

Choice 1: Board at college
Choice 2: Military
Choice 3: Work and grab an apartment

All four kids - no exceptions. There was no "Choice 4: Stay at home." I actually joined the Marines in the beginning of my senior year. Best decision I EVER made. Period.

Semper Fi ... from me (a corporal) and my son (an officer)