Posted on 11/11/2022 10:19:24 AM PST by bitt
Today on this Veterans Day, I pray that all Americans will set aside our differences to honor those men and women whose sacrifices have allowed us to live in freedom.
Thirty years ago, I arrived at the United States Military Academy at West Point as a cadet with amazing young men and women from around the country. Throughout my time at West Point and then the U.S. Army, I served with people of every faith, race, social-economic class, and creed. They were literally from all walks of life in America, but they shared something in common: a love and respect for their country, and a willingness to risk sacrificing all they had to keep it safe.
One memory from my service, in particular, stands out clearly in my mind. I was a young second lieutenant, fresh off basic training, reporting to Germany for my first assignment. I was assigned to Bravo Troop, First Squadron, 7th Armored Cavalry Regiment. Despite having done well at West Point and having just gone through all the necessary training, it was safe to say I really didn’t know what I was doing. My sergeant, first class, a non-commissioned officer who had served for well over a decade, soon set me straight. After saluting me (I was, after all, the higher-ranking officer) he said:
"Lieutenant, you’ll do really well if you just shut up for a while."
It was my first real lesson as an officer, and it was the best piece of advice I could have gotten. In time, I learned a great deal from him, as well as from all the men with whom I had the privilege to serve, simply by listening.
Today, Americans would do well to take to heart my old sergeant’s words. Our military today is in crisis, so much
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While watching Midway and Red Tails it came to me. Those guys had pictures of their moms, wives, children and other people they love more than themselves. Now it’s what women who never even want children. They are out their pursing careers that were historically fathers and grandfathers. In other words, they are disconnected from the closest relationships you have as wife and mother.
If so, the US military is going to pay a very high price.
Thanks so much SunkenCiv. Yes, indeed.
Irving Berlin “God Bless America”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vmc-pEyUHTs
As we remember all those who served honorably in armed forces, I was to especially recognize our forum’s founder, Jim Robinson.
Jim, happy veterans day and thoughts and prayers for many more.
CedarDave
Vietnam 1968-69
Thank you very much, CedarDave!
Welcome home, Bro.
Last night, when I probably should have been working, I was skimming some articles about Palantir, a data mining company. The CEO said that Silicon Valley was a woke wasteland, so he moved the whole operation to Denver, "the least woke place on the planet". Shows how the sense of probity and various standards get dumbed down.
Remembrance Day 2022 Sunday Service in Singapore at Kranji Commonwealth War Memorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXOFvTH6IMo
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