Posted on 11/10/2010 11:28:18 PM PST by StayoutdaBushesWay
I served from 1980-1982 U.S. ARMY C Company 9th. Medical Battalion in Ft. Lewis, WA. Thank you to my fellow freepers who also served peace time and war time, and a special thanks to those that have disabilities and family members who have made the ultimate sacrifice, you are all in my prayers this Veterans Day. God Bless, Dave
Thank you for your service.
Navy ‘83-’89
THANK YOU for defending our freedom.
This grateful American and her family extend many thanks and appreciation to the Serviceman and Servicewoman who have served, currently serving and their families for their sacrifice and dedication to keeping America safe.
I served 21 years in the military, and I too would like to thank those who risked all and those who had all taken.
I must honestly admit that I do not consider myself a veteran. When I think of “veteran” I always think of men who have shot and been shot at in anger. Men that gave their lives and men who live with having taken lives.
That said, I made many friends who did not live through their peace time service, crashing in a burning aircraft behind the fantail of the carrier or on a training mission in the mountains of North Carolina. I’ll be thinking of them today as well.
My thanks and Christ’s Peace to all of them.
Thank-You and also all veterans. Naval Construction
(1968-1972).
Thanks to you and all your fellow troops serving now and who served in the past.
Blessings on you all and your families.
Texas Army National Guard
2/136
2009-Present
A couple of Brits were stranded at the Park and Ride here in Houston and I offered to give them a ride to where they needed to go. As I was driving them , they noticed I had a National Guard sticker on my car. The man said, “No offense, mate, but the National Guard is like our Homeguard. You don’t do anything.”
55% of the soldiers in Afghanistan are either National Guard or Reserves. 100% have to try to balance work and families while maintaining a level of readiness close to that of AD, whose job it is to train. I’ve only been doing it for about two years and I’m tired of the stress of balancing the two worlds. I haven’t even been deployed. Some of my fellow Guardsmen have been deployed three and four times.
I’m just an OC, but to all my fellow Guardsmen and Reservists who have been doing this for years . . . THANK YOU!
Thank you for your service.
Navy 74-78
Son Navy 05 - present.
Welcome home, and thank you for your service.
‘Nam, 69-70
100% P&T, but would do it again.
Served 1985 to 1991 chasing Soviet boomers around the North Atlantic and the Med working and flying on Orions. Some of the planes I worked/flew on are still flying today by kids who weren’t even born back then.
Thank you all for your service.
US Navy 1961 - 1981
(Good Video.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=5MtdIO23MKM
Colonel Oliver North’s tribute to our Military
http://www.nragive.com/ringoffreedom/index.html
Veterans Tribute
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqcEEmuX5CI
I fought for You
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTb6qdPu8JE
It is the Soldier
It is the Soldier, not the reporter Who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the Soldier, not the poet, Who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the Soldier, not the campus organizer, Who has given us the freedom to demonstrate.
It is the Soldier, not the lawyer, Who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is the Soldier, who salutes the flag, Who serves beneath the flag,
And whose coffin is draped by the flag, Who allows the protester to burn the flag.
Marine chaplain Father Dennis Edward OBrien
Trace Adkins’ “Arlington” USA Military Tribute
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGzuvmut3Hs&feature=related
A Military Tribute
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IE-FbaUGDvo&feature=related
Military Tribute. “When you Come Back to Me Again”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EFqmkIKeZw&feature=related
United States Military Tribute “Arms of an Angel”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iov70LRF81U
Thank you to ALL our Veterans...retired Senior’s Chief’s wife.
Ping to my fellow Geronimo “Drive On” Brothers!
Thanks to all of you....
US Army and US Army Reserve
90-98
MOS 91B...
13+ year’s in the Navy from 84-98. Thank you all for your support/service.
Ping to my fellow Geronimo Drive On Brothers!
Thanks, Brother. Drive On!
Sorry for responding so late.
Welcome Home to all us Vietnam Vets.
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