Happy Veterans Day

To the Vets ....thank you.

To all veterans out there, thank you for your service. Marines, happy belated 242!

Thank you for all you have done for my freedom.

Happy birthday Marines

To All Our Veterans

Thank you for serving!!!

Thanks

Thanks to all of you for the kind words. Serving in our nations military was an honor and privilege for me and it definitely helped me to grow up in a hurry.

Radio KILR in Estherville, Iowa interviewed my Uncle Ed Kroenke yesterday. It is worth listening to if anyone is interested. He is my families last surviving WWII vet and landed on D Day with the 101st Airborne before transferring to the 82nd Airborne do to all the casualties his group suffered.

He is 92 now and was 18 when he was drafted. He had a rifle shot out of his hands, caught a round through his helmet that nicked his head and eventually cost him an eye.

Froze all his toes at the Battle of the Bulge and told me those fox holes were the coldest place on earth. He liked the big BAR.

He is one of 13 from his original group of 155 to get home alive or in one piece. The first group was shot up so bad they had to be reinforced as only about 35 were left after 2 weeks. Same thing happened to the reinforcements.

I love him and wish we were closer.

I stand and salute our military when I see them walking through the airports. If we are in a line to pay for food, I'm buying theirs! I do the same for police and firefighters at local restaurants, picking up their check. That's my way of saying thanks.
I was regular U.S. Army during the late 60's and stayed stateside for my service. I supported the troops going overseas, driving trucks and buses and working in supply. Some of us did not go to 'Nam, but we were still an integral part of the overall effort.

jay helfert said:

I stand and salute our military when I see them walking through the airports. If we are in a line to pay for food, I'm buying theirs! I do the same for police and firefighters at local restaurants, picking up their check. That's my way of saying thanks.
I was regular U.S. Army during the late 60's and stayed stateside for my service. I supported the troops going overseas, driving trucks and buses and working in supply. Some of us did not go to 'Nam, but we were still an integral part of the overall effort.

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You signed the same blank check as others, some had to cash it...

Kickin' Chicken said:

To all az members and readers who served or are on active duty now, thank you for your service and hope you have a great day.

Maybe go hit some balls or go get a bite to eat. There are a number of national chains who are offering some freebies to active service members and vets between today and tomorrow. They can be found here:

https://www.snopes.com/2017/11/09/free-meals-military-personnel-veterans-day/

Also you can check your local news sites for some add'l local offers.

And most importantly, thanks to all those who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedom. :yeah:

best,
sgt chicken, 4th Inf Div, long ago

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Thanks from Gail an’ me.

Lou Figueroa

My Thanks to my fellow Veterans and to all who support them.

Definitely...thanks to our veterans. Not just on Veterans day, but every day.

WillyCornbread said:

You signed the same blank check as others, some had to cash it...

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You're right about that. The Army owned me for six years!
The day I got out of Basic (and Advanced) Training in Fort Polk, LA. (Oct. 1966) I drove non stop to Johnston City, IL. I had two weeks to report to my new Company in Dayton and I spent it watching the hustlers hustle each other. It was glorious! :thumbup2:

Happy Veterans Day to you too. THANKS FOR SERVING!

JoeyA

Kickin' Chicken said:

To all az members and readers who served or are on active duty now, thank you for your service and hope you have a great day.

Maybe go hit some balls or go get a bite to eat. There are a number of national chains who are offering some freebies to active service members and vets between today and tomorrow. They can be found here:

https://www.snopes.com/2017/11/09/free-meals-military-personnel-veterans-day/

Also you can check your local news sites for some add'l local offers.

And most importantly, thanks to all those who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedom. :yeah:

best,
sgt chicken, 4th Inf Div, long ago

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