Thank you Veterans

[lucian]

May all of you who served   have an  outstanding day . You are all top shelf in my book. 

[yogidozer]

Yes, Thank You all! 

[bobrebos]

 

[jpv7]

A shout out to you from Canada too!

Check out "Fade to Black - Metallica" music video and think of all those who made the ultimate sacrifice...Lest we forget.

[ChuckH]

Thanks for the comments, they're appreciated. 

However, the draft was in force when I served, so it wasn't so much about whether a person was going to serve but where that person was going to serve.  I enlisted in the Navy in early '52 when I was 18 years, seven months.  Because of Korea the draft was taking early 19's at that time, so my number was coming up soon.

Regardless, it was a good experience for me.  I was just a child when I enlisted.  The Navy helped me mature, gave me a direction for my life and also gave me the GI Bill after my enlistment ended.  What's not to like?

[guzzisteve]

It's your day, Thank You.

[Pop]

Hey Chuck,
I was in the same situation but durning Vietnam . New my number would be up so I enlisted in the Air Force. 4 years instead of 2, but a much better chance of not getting shot. I did get crushed, but I am still here.
Pop
Young or old, a vet is your best bet.

[ChuckH]

Hey Chuck,
I was in the same situation but during Vietnam . Knew my number would be up so I enlisted in the Air Force. 4 years instead of 2, but a much better chance of not getting shot. I did get crushed, but I am still here.
Pop.... Young or old, a vet is your best bet. 

I agree.  I have no regrets.  Spent most of my four years at sea.  Traveled to places that most people will never see.  Good experience for a kid who was 18-22 years old.

[giusto]

Thank you Veterans!!!!

 

[Diploman]

Without the service and sacrifice of our veterans, we would not be enjoying the freedom we know today.  Thank you for your service!

[twodogs]

 :1:

[menzies]

Thanks to you guys and all my fellow veterans.

[Arizona Wayne]

Hey Chuck,
I was in the same situation but durning Vietnam . New my number would be up so I enlisted in the Air Force. 4 years instead of 2, but a much better chance of not getting shot. I did get crushed, but I am still here.


Me too, Pop.  I actually got my draft notice and skedaddled over to the Los Alamitos NAS in soCal and got sworn in the surface Navy between Jr. College classes in `65.  Finished my AA and went active duty for 2 years Sept. of `66.  Spent 1.5 years on a Destroyer Tender (AD25) in Long Beach, Ca. and Pearl Harbor, then got orders to the USS McKean Destroyer (784) @ San Diego just before it went over to Vietnam.  We did shore bombardment on the DMZ and plane guard detail with USS Hancock aircraft carrier launching planes over Vietnam.  Spent R&R time on Taiwan & Japan.  Ironically I had already been on Okinawa when 3 yo when my father was a bombadier in the US Air Force in B29 after WW II.  Separated from Navy on 9/19/68 at the end of the Summer of Love in San Francisco which at the time I new nothing about.    I did 2 years active duty and used the GI bill to further my college education (BA) and later to buy multiple homes. 

[Vince in Milwaukee]

I'm rather humbled when people thank me, but it is most appreciated.  All of my service was during peace time (Cold War 80s) and I got to spend 2 years in mainland Japan.  Were it not for my time in the Marine Corps, I would not now be working at the commissary in Great Lakes, Illinois. 

[drdwb]

My situation similar to Pops but I was tail end of active draft, looked close so I decided I’d rather take my chances in the Air Force, just didn’t like seeing my friends coming back from jungle Fox holes, l put in four years,and looking back over the years I have no regrets. Got to spend 2 years in Europe a a couple in the black hills of South Dakota, met my wife of 40 years there and got four years of college out of it, not a bad deal.

[SemperVee]

  Career US Marine.   *It was the best of times and the worst of times.

[Beerman]

11th hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.

Lest we forget.

Beerman

[guzzisteve]

AND Happy Birthday Marines!!

[Guzzistajohn]

Yes! Thanks to all the brave men and women that have served this great country so that we can enjoy the freedoms we enjoy.

And a special thank you to my father (may he rest in peace) Sgt. Everett J. Schurke of the First Special Service Force WWII






HA! The headless Forceman! : )

[nyITguy]

Thank you, indeed, every one.


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[TOMB]

Thank you for your comments.
USAF 1966-1970
TOMB

[Green1000S]

As an immigrant and citizen of this great country, I would like to thank the veterans.

One specifically, Lt. General Carlos "Tote" Talbott.

[Matteo]

20 years flying helo search and rescue missions for the Coast Guard in Alaska with a tour in the Great Lakes and rehab tour in Washington state.

[severely]

You're quite welcome, USN 1974/1979 , submarine tender. Opened my eyes to other cultures.

[giusto]

Dad (2nd from left)1944 5 months after landing on Omaha Beach June 12...this photo was taken somewhere near Brussels on the way to Bastogne and Bruges. These guys covered a lot of hard fought ground in 5-6 months.
Thanks Dad

[Matteo]

Dad (2nd from left)1944 5 months after landing on Omaha Beach June 12...this photo was taken somewhere near Brussels on the way to Bastogne and Bruges. These guys covered a lot of hard fought ground in 5-6 months.
Thanks Dad

Grazie Rocco!

[Arizona Wayne]

20 years flying helo search and rescue missions for the Coast Guard in Alaska with a tour in the Great Lakes and rehab tour in Washington state.

You Coasties hardly get any credit for your contribution for repeatedly putting your life on the line saving crews of sinking or overwhelmed boats/ships in storms, high seas, etc.  As a former Reserve Coast Guard SK2 after being  a Navy ETN3, I  have total respect for you guys too. 

[Pop]

Thanks for the reminder, my recently deceased brother, was a coasty during the Cuban conflict. He saw more action than most exmilitary guys I know. The Cutter was sent out of Boston to help. They took fire and rescued some refugees. At his funeral, a detail out of Wilmington, NC performed military honors. I have never heard taps performed so well. He fought a long time against cancer, he won some battles, but eventually lost the war. Rest in peace, Brother.

[Tom]

Went back to gov. service on the state level.  I'm the designated Veterans's counselor in the office.  Sad to see some coming through Work Furlough program.  Mostly PTSD and drugs.  Male and Female Vets.  I try to get ALL to the Vet. Center to meet with a Readjustment Counselor.