Happy Veterans Day to all who served. Have a great day and don‘t forget to remember those who have “given some and others that have given all”.
Veterans Day
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20 years and 1 minute as a US Army Paratrooper here.. its was not an easy way of life. 16 out of 20 overseas. I missed alot of stuff back home. weddings, family picnics, funerals, ect, ect...but it was my decision. ill live with that. no regrets here. FNC
I salute all the Veterans living and dead for their service. It doesn't look like much with all the 'crispy critter' bandages but it's there.
Through our own Civil War, WW2, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East my family didn't lose a single soldier on the battlefield---we are fortunate for this and appreciate our good fortune.
Through our own Civil War, WW2, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East my family didn't lose a single soldier on the battlefield---we are fortunate for this and appreciate our good fortune.
Often forgotten and never mentioned is the family, they are a part of the vet, . They serve too who only sit and wait.
ronto
Hunter
Thank you and I haven't forgotten those that gave up their lives to defend our liberty including members of my family.
IKE
Single-Sixer
Thank you to all the brave men and women that have served in the military.
Bob Wright
Hawkeye
To all US veterans, those now and those who will be: SALUTE!
Bob Wright
Bob Wright
contender
Ruger Guru
Today is the one day of the year I insist that I will not work. As a vet,, I take today to remember all my relatives who've served, the only casualty that I'm aware of (RIP uncle Freddy D-Day, Normandy.)
So today, a fellow vet or two & I will meet for lunch, and enjoy a bond that we all feel.
To my fellow vets,, "Thanks Brothers & Sisters!"
And yes, as Frank has mentioned, remember the families as well. They too served,, just in a different way.
So today, a fellow vet or two & I will meet for lunch, and enjoy a bond that we all feel.
To my fellow vets,, "Thanks Brothers & Sisters!"
And yes, as Frank has mentioned, remember the families as well. They too served,, just in a different way.
sc1911cwp
Single-Sixer
A Navy Wife. The Toughest Job In The Navy.
Bob Wright
Hawkeye
SALUTE! to my family members:
William H Wright (Brother)
8th Air Force, WW II
Margaret Wright Nerren (Sister)
4th Air Force, WW II
Johnny Nerren (Brother-in-law)
3rdMarine Division, WW II
William Russell Wright (Nephew)
USMC, Viet Nam
Terry Lee Wright (Nephew)
USAF Viet Nam era
(Killed at Ellsworth AFB So. Dakota)
Clarence E. Page (Brother-in-law)
US Navy WW II
Maynard Perry Wright (Uncle)
30th Inf. Div. WW I
Bob Wright
Bob Wright
William H Wright (Brother)
8th Air Force, WW II
Margaret Wright Nerren (Sister)
4th Air Force, WW II
Johnny Nerren (Brother-in-law)
3rdMarine Division, WW II
William Russell Wright (Nephew)
USMC, Viet Nam
Terry Lee Wright (Nephew)
USAF Viet Nam era
(Killed at Ellsworth AFB So. Dakota)
Clarence E. Page (Brother-in-law)
US Navy WW II
Maynard Perry Wright (Uncle)
30th Inf. Div. WW I
Bob Wright
Bob Wright
IKE
Single-Sixer
Colonialgirl
Hawkeye
I was a NAVY Brat growing up with a Father that served 20 years in the US NAVY.
I was in the US Army 1966-1968; 38th Arty Bde(AD), Hq Btry on Osan AFB Korea.
I was in the US Army 1966-1968; 38th Arty Bde(AD), Hq Btry on Osan AFB Korea.
My Veteran's day ritual is a motorcycle ride (alone) to the Veteran's Memorial, in the cemetery here, and a moment of silence and prayer for those who didn't make it home. Happy (?) Veteran's day to all my fellow Vets.
Same here. San Francisco National Cemetery.
SALUTE! to my family members:
My Dad USAAF B-17 Ball Turret Gunner 1943-1945 Foggia Italy, USAF 1950-1953 B-29 Central Fire Control Gunner Okinawa, B-36 Gunner SAC Travis AFB.
My Uncle, Dad's Brother USAAF C-47 Load Master 1943-1945 China India Theater flying The Hump and other locations.
My Son, USN Naval Aviator, Squadron CO, Nimitz Air Boss, Air Wing Commander 1990-2019 Flying T-34, TH-57, SH-60, T-45, E-2, C-2, T-6 Retired Captain O-6
My Daughter, USN and Montana Air Guard USAFA 1992-1996 Cross Commissioned to USN to become Naval Aviator, Squadron CO.
Flew T-34, TH-57, HM-53.
Entered MTAG Received her second Masters from USAF War Collage, Was in charge of all recruiting for all State Air Guard units and the New Space Force.
Retired Full Col. O-6 2021.
Son and Daughter were the first siblings to be COs at the same time in the Navy.
Daughter and her USAFA (also cross commissioned) Husband were the first married couple to go thru Navy Flight Training
At Daughter's promotion to Col. Notice AF Uniform with Naval Aviator Wings
Always got peoples attention.
Her MT office
My Dad USAAF B-17 Ball Turret Gunner 1943-1945 Foggia Italy, USAF 1950-1953 B-29 Central Fire Control Gunner Okinawa, B-36 Gunner SAC Travis AFB.
My Uncle, Dad's Brother USAAF C-47 Load Master 1943-1945 China India Theater flying The Hump and other locations.
My Son, USN Naval Aviator, Squadron CO, Nimitz Air Boss, Air Wing Commander 1990-2019 Flying T-34, TH-57, SH-60, T-45, E-2, C-2, T-6 Retired Captain O-6
My Daughter, USN and Montana Air Guard USAFA 1992-1996 Cross Commissioned to USN to become Naval Aviator, Squadron CO.
Flew T-34, TH-57, HM-53.
Entered MTAG Received her second Masters from USAF War Collage, Was in charge of all recruiting for all State Air Guard units and the New Space Force.
Retired Full Col. O-6 2021.
Son and Daughter were the first siblings to be COs at the same time in the Navy.
Daughter and her USAFA (also cross commissioned) Husband were the first married couple to go thru Navy Flight Training
At Daughter's promotion to Col. Notice AF Uniform with Naval Aviator Wings
Always got peoples attention.
Her MT office
I do the same thing on Memorial Day. Two days to honor and remember all who signed on to do what's necessary to keep this country great. (No matter what the political situation is).
