I want to salute all the vets. today on veterns day.To those that live in Canada I want to say I served in Vietnam with a guy that joined the US army when a lot of our draft dodgers were running to your country to hide,I also got to know some medics from New Zeland.My dad served in the inf. in ww2 ,the young men and women serving today are what will become their generations greatest. with respect,,russ
Happy Veterans Day as well. USAF 1984-2008. My better half is currently deployed to Iraq but she's finally due back the last week of the year. We're getting there!
My ancestor's served, my grandad was naval air, he flew fighter jets, my dad was a merchant marine as well. Also my husband's father served in WWII. I respect and thank all that have fought and served as well as those who currently serve.
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rmancini
I'm a former draft dodger. I enlisted at 17.
No better way to avoid the draft.:wink:
USN 1968 - 1974. USS Oriskany (CVA-34) Two WestPacs (Yankee Station etal). Viet Nam '71 - '72.
Ahhh - the good old days when I still had hair!!
Rich
Many of you died in Korea during the Korean War. We honor Americans (and others too) who died here. I went to the War Museum close to the border. Again my salutes!
Koreans my age have no memory of the war. Old guys (in my family) do not want to talk.
I come from a long line of Navy people. My daughter is a retired Navy Commander, and my nephew is now a Navy SEAL stationed in Guam.
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173abn
Harriet,when I went through Special Forces training(JFKSSW) at Ft.Bragg N.C. I met a few SEALS going through some of our schools,great bunch of guys.True warriors. russ
#9
adan
My salutes to you American vets. A lot of you fought in the Philippines, side-by-side with Filipino soldiers way back in World War II. General Douglas McArthur is a highly revered name here.
