Veterans Roll Call.

[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.

[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

There are gays in the military?

[The sone]

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 con uous 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]

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.