Thank You
Nov 12, 2020 11:15:14 #
Michael1079 wrote:
Thanks for sharing this real heroes!
My pleasure!
Mark
Nov 12, 2020 11:38:55 #
LWW wrote:
Thanks for sharing.
I also am technically a veteran, I was in after Viet Nam and before the Gulf War. Nobody shot at me and for that I'm grateful.
The world owes a debt to these soldiers that cannot be repaid.
I also am technically a veteran, I was in after Viet Nam and before the Gulf War. Nobody shot at me and for that I'm grateful.
The world owes a debt to these soldiers that cannot be repaid.
If you wore the uniform and signed away your right to life and limb, you're a veteran. No 'technically" about it!
Nov 12, 2020 12:34:54 #
Retired CPO wrote:
If you wore the uniform and signed away your right to life and limb, you're a veteran. No 'technically" about it!
Yes indeed, Chief.
Nov 12, 2020 14:05:35 #
John_F wrote:
In photo #4. Wow, seven hash marks. 7 * 4 is28 years - but were some of his Marine hitches longer than 4 years.
Note: I did one Navy hitch.
Note: I did one Navy hitch.
I suspect he re-upped for equal periods.
Since each stripe represents 4 years he may have been in longer. All we can say is it’s at least 28 years.
Nov 12, 2020 14:19:45 #
Dannj wrote:
I suspect he re-upped for equal periods.
Since each stripe represents 4 years he may have been in longer. All we can say is it’s at least 28 years.
Since each stripe represents 4 years he may have been in longer. All we can say is it’s at least 28 years.
Every one (with good sense) knows to treat Sgt. Majors with great respect - the terror of young. newly minted officers.
Nov 12, 2020 14:40:38 #
Nov 12, 2020 15:03:03 #
TriX wrote:
Every one (with good sense) knows to treat Sgt. Majors with great respect - the terror of young. newly minted officers.
You got that right! Before I became one of those “young, newly minted officers” I was lucky to get some great advice about how to treat senior NCOs. I was glad I listened👍
Nov 12, 2020 15:16:10 #
Dannj wrote:
You got that right! Before I became one of those “young, newly minted officers” I was lucky to get some great advice about how to treat senior NCOs. I was glad I listened👍
In a moment of abject stupidity, I smarted off to an SM one night about 2AM in VietNam when I was short. He had me burning s**t in a barrel with diesel oil for several days, and even though I was a Sgt. E5 at the time, I didn’t say another word except “yes, Sargent Major” (I’m a quick learner).
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Nov 12, 2020 19:49:11 #
markngolf wrote:
A few of our WWII veterans in the condo community where I live. There was another who moved, who landed in Normandy. I wish I had a photo.
Bless them. We owe them so much.
I'm a veteran too, but not like these.
Mark
Bless them. We owe them so much.
I'm a veteran too, but not like these.
Mark
To all our Veterans: THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!
Nov 12, 2020 20:31:04 #
Nov 12, 2020 22:09:29 #
Vince68 wrote:
Wonderful photos Mark. Thanks for sharing.
Wonderful photos Mark. Thanks for sharing.Thanks, Vince.
Mark
Nov 12, 2020 23:35:18 #
I’m a Viet Nam era vet, but never was in the Nam. Others I’ve talked to said I shouldn’t regret that.
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