Veterans Roll Call.

[IceColdBrewski]

First off, just wanted to say happy Veterans Day to all of my fellow veterans, and to get an idea of how many we have around here. Also, give us the branch of service you served in and your old/current unit(s) if you want to. I'll start.

ARMY

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[Hook Dem]

Good post Ice Cold ! U.S. Army Alaska 1957-1960. Damn! It was cold. :lol

[1369]

USMCR '89-92 Charlie Company 4th Recon Battalion

[Mijo]

U.S. Navy.

1992-1997 U.S.S. Kitty Hawk CV-63
1997-2001 NMCB-22 SeaBees

http://www.navydaze.com/cv63.jpg
http://www.seabee.navy.mil/files/18085/NMCB22Logo-small.jpg

[CoolArrow]

USAF '83-'87, Army National Guard/AF Reserve '92-'98

[Summers]

Happy Veterans Day! :)

[bry3]

USMC - MCB '93-94; 3rd Bn 4th Marines '94-97

[katyon6th]

Happy Veteran's Day.

And thank you.

[batman2883]

My brother is in the army right now, 101st airborne division, and my best friend Nick is at westpoint right now, but he was an enlistee for the first 3 years of his military career in the 82nd all american airborne division

[gay abc]

happy veterans day to my men and boys who have serviced, served and protected me :devil :devil :D

[2Blonde]

My husband just retired this year after 20 years in the army. He was an Airborne Ranger.

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

No military experience, but my best friend is currently at Ft. Bragg, in the 82nd I believe.

[Guru of Nothing]

USS San Juan, SSN-751

http://www.csp.navy.mil/asl/ScrapBook/Boats/SanJuan1993.jpg

[CrazyOne]

THANK YOU ALL!!

[Ishta]

Happy Veterans day to all and a big THANK YOU!! My daughter's school had a really nice ceremony at her school... They even had a vet from WWII that was at the Battle of the Bulge..Very Inspiring way to start the day.. Once again, to all the veterans.Thank You so much for all that you do, and have done for all of us.

[Vashner]

USAF 6571, 648 and 70th Comm, HQ AFPC / AFMPC.

[RandomGuy]

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I think my old battalion may have been decommissioned, but this was my brigade.

504th Military Intelligence Brigade, 3rd Corps

[CharlieMac]

I have 4 brother's who are all vets. I'm the only one who didn't join, so I'll be taking them all to lunch today.

As for the rest of you here....thanks. Hope you guys have a great day.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Anyone here old enough to have been in WW2? :)

[easjer]

Not me, but my baby brother - His unit is attached to the 101st Airborne, but he's local to Ft. Sam. At home, he's in the 228th CSH (reservist, in active duty in Iraq for the past year). He's coming home safe and sound by the grace of God, November 29. Sgt. Michael Shepard.

I'm very proud of him.

My maternal grandfather was in the Army Air Corps during WWII - he was on the base when the Enola Gay was launched, but not slated to fly that day.

My paternal grandfather was in the D-Day invasion and later wounded in France.

My paternal grandmother was a sergeant in the WAC during WWII and served in France for awhile, where she met my grandfather.

My husband's best friend, who is true family to us, is in the 82nd Airborne in Ft. Bragg. He was in the first wave to Iraq in 2003 with 4th ID, and will be going back in September (we hope he can get a transfer first - we want him home with his baby boy and lovely wife).

Honor them all.

[samikeyp]

My father is a Vietnam vet, had two great-uncles fight in WW2, my best friend served during Gulf War I, two others who are like brothers served then and are still serving. A kid I coached years ago just started his second tour in Iraq and I have a brother-in-law there now.

Thanks to them, all of you who posted here and all who have served.

"In all the crises in our nations history, we have called upon our youth and thank God it has never failed to respond...Young men (and women) have fought in every war our country has waged and the red upon our glorious flag is dyed a richer hue for the blood our nation's youth has shed"

[JoeChalupa]

USMC 1979-1984 http://www.mcbh.usmc.mil/mcbhicon.jpg

[rl64tx]

US Navy-1988 - 1992 Desert Storm (Electronics Technician)
USS Wisconsin (BB-64) Battleship


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Thanks to ALL Vets!! :smokin

[Ocotillo]

http://store1.yimg.com/I/priorservice_1867_139433415

USAF 1976-1980 - peace time

[tlongII]

I was in Cub scouts. Does that count?

[Spurminator]

Happy Veteran's Day to all and God Bless.

[2Blonde]

I was in Cub scouts. Does that count?
Bears too? I thought you were only into sheep. :wow

[2Blonde]

My Grandad was in WW2 & my Dad was in Korea

[Summers]

happy veterans day to my men and boys who have serviced, served and protected me :devil :devil :D

:lol There are gays in the military?

[The sone]

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U.S.M.C. 93'-97'

ooh-stinkin'-rah!

[desflood]

Air Force, 59 MDW

[TheTruth]

Thanks guys.

Happy Veterans Day

[Vashner]

RIP Sgt Smith


The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, March 3, 1863, has awarded in the name of Congress the Medal of Honor to


Sergeant First Class Paul R. Smith
United States Army

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty:

Sergeant First Class Paul R. Smith distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action with an armed enemy near Baghdad International Airport, Baghdad, Iraq on 4 April 2003. On that day, Sergeant First Class Smith was engaged in the construction of a prisoner of war holding area when his Task Force was violently attacked by a company-sized enemy force. Realizing the vulnerability of over 100 fellow soldiers, Sergeant First Class Smith quickly organized a hasty defense consisting of two platoons of soldiers, one Bradley Fighting Vehicle and three armored personnel carriers. As the fight developed, Sergeant First Class Smith braved hostile enemy fire to personally engage the enemy with hand grenades and anti-tank weapons, and organized the evacuation of three wounded soldiers from an armored personnel carrier struck by a rocket propelled grenade and a 60mm mortar round. Fearing the enemy would overrun their defenses, Sergeant First Class Smith moved under withering enemy fire to man a .50 caliber machine gun mounted on a damaged armored personnel carrier. In total disregard for his own life, he maintained his exposed position in order to engage the attacking enemy force. During this action, he was mortally wounded. His courageous actions helped defeat the enemy attack, and resulted in as many as 50 enemy soldiers killed, while allowing the safe withdrawal of numerous wounded soldiers. Sergeant First Class Smith’s extraordinary heroism and uncommon valor are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the Third Infantry Division “Rock of the Marne,” and the United States Army.

[RashoFan]

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Let us all please take a moment to remember our Service Men and Women who are not here with us. I am a Veteran of DesertStorm/DesertShield and I thank those who have served in the military before me, with me and after me. With out these people we would not be enjoying the freedoms we have today. Who else in this Forum served? Please speak up so you can be honored. Thank you all!
Sincerely,
Beckie
(US Navy 89-95, ET3)
USS Cape Cod(AD-43)

[SequSpur]

1987-1995 US Army 91C

Brooke Army Medical Center
Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center
Fort Riley, KS
Fort Leonardwood, MO

No Slack!

[KEDA]

THANK YOU ALL!!


X2!!!!

[travis2]

Usaf

[xrayzebra]

A great group of pictures of our guys.

http://www.iwo.com/heroes.htm

[Sonia_TX]

I love this thread.

My grandfather was a WWII Veteran. He would have celebrated his 80th birthday yesterday too. He passed away this past June. :( He loved this Country and said a few months ago that if he could go to War he would.

My brother in law leaves on Tuesday for Iraq. He was in Desert Storm (I believe) and now is going to this one. I hope all our troops return home safely. We won't see my BIL for another year. Hopefully it will go by quickly.