thanks to all the vets out there, serving in the military is one of the most noble things one can do. I have the utmost respect for anyone who puts their life on the line to protect others.
My uncle had 2 two tours in the Army in Vietnam, and my father 1 tour as a Marine Corps helicopter pilot also in Vietnam.
Many thanks to all the brave souls who were willing to fight for what they believe in, and continue to do so.
Many thanks to all the brave souls who were willing to fight for what they believe in, and continue to do so.
My paternal grandfather: Swedish Army (active duty) 1940-1971 (retired due to ALS after turning down position as Military Attache in Washington), German Waffen-SS (combat arm of SS--not the genocide arm...) 1941-1945 (foreign volunteer in 5th SS Panzer "Wiking" division).
My maternal grandfather: Swedish Navy 1942-1950 (active duty), reserve 1950-1960.
My father: Swedish Navy 1968-1970 (unwilling conscript).
I have plans of joining the USAF, but I'm (obviously) no veteran.
My maternal grandfather: Swedish Navy 1942-1950 (active duty), reserve 1950-1960.
My father: Swedish Navy 1968-1970 (unwilling conscript).
I have plans of joining the USAF, but I'm (obviously) no veteran.
Ahh ... the memorabilia. My father kept his pistol from WWII. I'm not sure of the caliber, but it was clip-loaded. The insignia on the pistol grips said: "Nothing in hell can stop the thundercats." - Given the fact that the handgun was so old, I was impressed by the quality of it - and how someone took the time to customize it with the custom pistol grips.
Any chance you could tell us more about your grandfathers?
I find it fascinating to hear about our allies and, if possible, our enemies.
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Because - my grandfather spent WWI on a Navy subchaser
Because - my father spent WWII in the Army Air Corps
Because - my father-in-law spent 31 years in the Army fighting in WWII and Korea
Because - my brother and brother-in-law fought in Vietnam
Because - my husband spent 21 years in the Army
Because - so many gave their time in service
Because - so many died
We live free.
My heartfelt thanks today and every day to all who have served our country.
Because - my father spent WWII in the Army Air Corps
Because - my father-in-law spent 31 years in the Army fighting in WWII and Korea
Because - my brother and brother-in-law fought in Vietnam
Because - my husband spent 21 years in the Army
Because - so many gave their time in service
Because - so many died
We live free.
My heartfelt thanks today and every day to all who have served our country.
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of this 11th month, it has ended.
*removes hat, salutes*
- M4H
*removes hat, salutes*
- M4H
Cyco
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[/Present Arms]
Today I stand forward with all my brothers in arms, past, present, and future.
I remember and offer thanks to all those that have given sacrifice.
A hero is not one that asks for challenge,
But one that accepts challenge without asking.
To all that have died, may you rest in peace.
To all that are still living, may we give the rest peace.
[/Order Arms]
[/Present Arms]
Today I stand forward with all my brothers in arms, past, present, and future.
I remember and offer thanks to all those that have given sacrifice.
A hero is not one that asks for challenge,
But one that accepts challenge without asking.
To all that have died, may you rest in peace.
To all that are still living, may we give the rest peace.
[/Order Arms]
Thanks, all. Served from '89 to '95 as a Signals Intelligence Electronic Warfare Analyst.
Military Intelligence Corps Creed:
A soldier first, but an intelligence professional second to none with great pride in our heritage and a focus on the future. An intelligence soldier who performs the first task of the Army - to find, know, and never lose the enemy - with a sense of urgency and tenacity, professionalism, physical fitness, and above all integrity - For in Truth lies Victory.
Military Intelligence Corps Creed:
A soldier first, but an intelligence professional second to none with great pride in our heritage and a focus on the future. An intelligence soldier who performs the first task of the Army - to find, know, and never lose the enemy - with a sense of urgency and tenacity, professionalism, physical fitness, and above all integrity - For in Truth lies Victory.
Mar 86 - Feb 92, United States Air Force
First 5 years keeping nuclear cruise missiles ready for action during the Cold War. Last year evaluating flight simulation software.
I still bleed blue...
First 5 years keeping nuclear cruise missiles ready for action during the Cold War. Last year evaluating flight simulation software.
I still bleed blue...
I offer my undying respect to all America's military personnel, past and present, and my thanks for the freedom and prosperity they gave so much to preserve.
My father was in WWII, and I know many who were in Desert Storm. I have the utmost respect for our veterans and currently serving personnel. You make the U.S. a much safer and secure place to live. Thank you for all you have done!
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Fritzo, please inform yourself before you speak. There were no predator drones in 'Nam. What Larvae wrote in this thread is an inappropriately smirking spoof, and a slap in the face to all here who have served. It was a transparent lie, and a callous thread crap.
Nearly 50,000 young Americans gave their lives -- the last full measure of devotion -- in Viet Nam in the service of their country. More than six times that many were wounded. But, that is just the tip of the iceberg of the human carnage, just on our side. Please reread HappyPuppy's last post so that you may begin to have even the slight glimmer of an idea of what 'Nam combat veterans have had to carry with them to this very day.
Now ask yourself who should be "medicated" -- Larvae or I ?
I salute everyone here who has served, from the bottom of my heart.
My grandfather was a marine in the Korean War. My cousin's got his purple heart from getting shot in the knee. There was a river with one bridge left within 20 miles or so, and it was his job crew's job to blow the bridge. It took 13 men to run a detpack type charge down a small hill about 140 yards or so to the bridge because of the north koreans' machine gun fire coming from the other side of the river. His group, (I don't know what you call them) finished the mission, but were ordered not to return fire for some reason and ended up losing 13 men. That's when he was hit in the knee. That was at the end of his eight years before his honorable discharge.
He died last year from four different kinds of cancer. At his funeral, Marines his age do the funeral and I was given the flag and saluted. I still have that flag and am looking for a nice wooden box with glass cover for display.
Since I wasn't raised with my natural father, he stepped in much of the time and fulfilled the role. There is no one in this world that I respect or miss more than my grampa.
Here's to you, gramps.
nik
<edit> Sorry for all the typos. It's hard to see what you're typing when you're crying
He died last year from four different kinds of cancer. At his funeral, Marines his age do the funeral and I was given the flag and saluted. I still have that flag and am looking for a nice wooden box with glass cover for display.
Since I wasn't raised with my natural father, he stepped in much of the time and fulfilled the role. There is no one in this world that I respect or miss more than my grampa.
Here's to you, gramps.
nik
<edit> Sorry for all the typos. It's hard to see what you're typing when you're crying
To the veterans of the United States millitary, from any conflict, my deepest heartfelt thanks go out to you. You all gave something, and some gave all they had, but without your service to your country we would not have the country we have today. For all its faults it is still the best place on the planet to live. I sleep soundly at night knowing that our millitary is out there doing what needs to be done to keep us safe. Once again, thanks for everything you have done.
thebestMAX
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