Don't forget to thank a Vet Jack Mumma U.S.M.C Vietnam Vet 1968-1969 DaNang & Marble Mtn. 1st. Mar. Div. VMA 242
40 years ago today I landed in San Fran on a freedom flight from DaNang. 405th tac ftr wg. 13th bomb squad. Veteran's Day has always been special to me.
I told my students that there would be a parade today and that it would be a good thing if they showed up. Further, I told them that some of the guys in the parade would look like frail old men, but that they are not; they are giants disguised as frail old men. The only reason we have our freedoms are because these men sacrificed beyond measure. I was honored to stand on the curb as they passed. Major, USAF, Retired 1974-1994 Hercules Pilot
Dad served in Japan in'45. Brother-in-law recruites for Army National Guard. Many served proudly, many lost much. We are indebted to you. Thanks for your sacrifices , God bless you and God bless the U.S.A.
weather was dismal on saturday for out veteran's day parade, but it was the largest in size i have seen, and one of the biggest in terms of attendants as well. the vets, of course, snapped to salute when the flag went by. i removed my hat and put my hand over my heart, not near enough people did that, but i guess their hearts were in the right place for attending in crappy weather... my school did a veteran's day program that involved inviting any veterans from the students' families that wanted to come. knowing that i have a pretty sizeable collection, some of the other teachers enlisted my help for their "museum" and "fashion show (their wording, not mine)." we had almost 20 kids in uniform, including 3 of my WWII combat uniforms and two of my dress uniforms. i wore my WWI uniform for it, and i think it was an awesome thing to see all of these uniforms filled out. kids behaved great, they even lined up at attention after walking past the crowd. i think the vets and the entire middle school enjoyed it. here's to the vets.
Ret after 30 yrs US Army/Army Guard 62/92 Master Aviator and Airborne A BIG THANX to my fellow Vets for a job "WELL DONE" Dave
My father in law Cpt. Bill Cooper drove a tank through Germany in World War 2, 42nd Armored He passed away last year Had an uncle Wolfgang Von Schenck Luftwaffa KG52 flew me-109's and me-262's but I dont think that counts dont think hes still alive either my deepest repects to all our vet's FRITZ
"Sar!" Paul "Doc' Watson. (Sgt) Royal Australian Army Medical Corps. Special Air Service Regiment (Air troop) 1993-2003
Nick. LeBlanc USAF SSgt. 649th CLSS/ F-16/A-10/F-22 structures depot team 1998-present Thanks to all you guys in past war's and special thanks to all you guys over there in Iraq and Afghanistan right now. God bless you all and come back home, some guys from unit are over there right now.
bryon scott cochran aviation structures mechanic airman (E-3), USN 99-04 helicopter antisubmarine squadron 7 dusty dogs attached to carrier air wing 3 stationed at jacksonville fl (shore time) and USS Harry S. Truman CVN-75 (deployments) operation southern watch operation enduring freedom operation iraqi freedom been there and helped drop a heap of bombs on northern iraq and afganistan. thanks to all other veterans and people who support our troops. with out you guys we wouldn't be able to enjoy the freedoms that we do. and to everyone currently serving, thank you and my prayers are with you daily.
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