Veterans (Page 2): thank you very much, that is something we didn't hear back when we were in .USAF 1966 1970. dave...

datsmar Loc: minnesota

CLF wrote:

To all the Veterans who are actually hogs. I recognize some of the Hogs are Vets by their byline or avatar. Rather than saying thanks to the few I can recognize I thought I would thank all the vets who are Hogs. If not for you none of us would be here talking about photos, etc. I chase you down in parking lots, restaurants, etc. when you may where a hat identifying yourself or still in uniform.

Thank You All for your service.

Greg

thank you very much, that is something we didn't hear back when we were in .USAF 1966 1970.
dave

Mike12chip Loc: Florida

Thank you. Spent three years in the Pacific (1943-46) Trained for the invasion of Japan, which never happened...thanks to the A-Bomb. Some say it was the "good" war.....There is no good war!!

CLF Loc: Raleigh, NC

Mike, as you said, no war is good and I know no one in the military wants war. As far as the bomb goes, it has limited war to a degree but since everyone knows nobody will ever use it again it is not feared like in the 50s and 60s. The fear is no returning again. I remember the bomb shelter that our house had (mid 50s). Used to play in it.

Greg

MikeMck Loc: Southern Maryland on the Bay

datsmar wrote:

thank you very much, that is something we didn't hear back when we were in .USAF 1966 1970.
dave

In the Navy from 1963 - 1970. Part of that in the Nuclear Navy working on the Staff of VADM Hyman G. Rickover. One of my worse memories was when I arrived at Logan Airport in Boston, a bunch of people, unhappy with the war, spit on me as I disembarked the plane.

SWINDELL Loc: Portland, Maine

Thanks Grey: Korean War Veteran, 51 to 53. Now 82 years old. To all Vet. GOD BLESS.

SWINDELL Loc: Portland, Maine

Thanks Grey: Korean War Veteran, 51 to 53. Now 82 years old. To all Vet. GOD BLESS.

EdM Loc: FN30JS

never thought it was any great big thing at the time. Surprised when some say thank you. Many of the things I learned, and considered stupid, have become habits over time...like rolling underware, 21Aug15, 1530hrs, (AM/PM IS stupid)...
Super learning experience...one that I was to young to appreciate at the time.... you are welcome.... the leadership quality was quite good. I never understood why the general population and politicians looked down on the military, though the false tale "the DI" did help of coarse... I was often encouraged but never shit on...
.... from a hash mark PFC.

coach67 Loc: Chesapeake,Virginia

Thank you
Vietnam 66 & 68
'Twas a very sad homecoming

MontanaTrace

Nice comments. Thanks. Yes, there were some ugly things happening stateside back then. Draft dodging too.

Sgt. Milner USAF 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968. One of my life's best experiences. Later, used the G.I. Bill for college. Good benefit.

mikedidi46 Loc: WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA

Thanks, it is not often that we get mentioned anywhere.

Scoutman Loc: Orlando, FL

CLF wrote:

To all the Veterans who are actually hogs. I recognize some of the Hogs are Vets by their byline or avatar. Rather than saying thanks to the few I can recognize I thought I would thank all the vets who are Hogs. If not for you none of us would be here talking about photos, etc. I chase you down in parking lots, restaurants, etc. when you may where a hat identifying yourself or still in uniform.

Thank You All for your service.

Greg

Too bad the concept of universal military service (the draft) was abandoned in the U.S.

While the services claim they prefer volunteers in their branches, there should be some form of universal national service with no exemptions. Male and female. A big job corps for America.

usnpilot Loc: Ft Myers Fl

CLF wrote:

To all the Veterans who are actually hogs. I recognize some of the Hogs are Vets by their byline or avatar. Rather than saying thanks to the few I can recognize I thought I would thank all the vets who are Hogs. If not for you none of us would be here talking about photos, etc. I chase you down in parking lots, restaurants, etc. when you may where a hat identifying yourself or still in uniform.

Thank You All for your service.

Greg

Thank you Gregg, 2 years in Vietnam but coming home was the worst part. I went back to grad school in the Midwest and when both students and professors found out about my service I was ostracized.

MontanaTrace

Scoutman wrote:

Too bad the concept of universal military service (the draft) was abandoned in the U.S.

While the services claim they prefer volunteers in their branches, there should be some form of universal national service with no exemptions. Male and female. A big job corps for America.

Military, Red Cross. Job Corps, Peace Corps, Missions, etc. Two years minimum.

kschwegl Loc: Orangeburg, NY

Thank you Greg, I was in the Navy, served on a carrier. I was "ships company" (crew member). Deployed to Vietnam twice, we flew search and rescue missions.

brittainsas1 Loc: Laytonsville, Md.

Very thoughtful and kind of you to remember. Thank you !
USN.....Anti-Submarine Warfare Squadron VP-68. 1968-74