My Daddy was in the "Home Guard" in MS, but he never served in the regular military. Just before WWII, he, Mama, and my oldest brother, traveled around the country while Daddy worked to build Army bases. They lived in NC, IN, TX, MO, and AR, before heading back to MS. SirKit's Dad was a Sergeant in the Artillery, and was scheduled to take part in the invasion of Japan. Thankfully, that never happened. Neither of my Grandaddies served, but SirKit's Maternal Grandaddy was an Ambulance Driver in France in WWI, and his Paternal Grandaddy was a Contractor who worked on the atomic project facilities in Oak Ridge, TN.
And you're right, Corin, there are many men and women here at FR who have served, or are serving now, protecting our freedoms. I thank God for them all!