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No, my dad was a WWII vet. Fought in the Pacific operating beach landing craft. He was at the signing in Japan. Bought a motorcycle, staying for a month tooling around the island meeting the parents of the boys he fought. Two of my sons are also veterans.
Vietnam veteran. Retired after serving 27 years in both the US Navy and US Army.
First off, to those that served or are currently serving, THANK YOU!! I myself did not serve, but my oldest son served 6 years in National Guard and my youngest is career Air Force.
This account is in my name, but I’m answering for my husband: 29 years active duty, 3 years Reserves (ROTC) in the Navy. Let’s not forget the service members’ families who are impacted by the lifestyle and prolonged absences of spouse/parent. We serve and sacrifice too.
Proud to have served our country! USAF ’62-’66
God Bless America! She needs our help!
22 years active military service, only two wars.
Spouse did 4 years. One brother did 20 years. Youngest brother medically retired, deceased due to Agent Orange exposure.
Father did 26 years.
20 Year Air Force. Desert Storm in Saudi maintaining B-52’s ( over 800 sorties) flown out of our location. And as someone said thank the dependents. They kept the home front going while we were away.
No, I didn’t, but we owe those who did a debt of gratitude that can’t be repaid. Many Thank Yous to those who did and those who are serving including police, first responders, reservists and anyone else I have left out. Thank You!
My dad was in the Navy during WWII. He made it home alive but died in 1956 at the age of 39 from Mesophilioma. I’m pretty sure he got it from asbestos in his ship. Like those who died years later from exposure to agent orange, my father was a casualty of war. He left behind my mom and us 4 kids. I was the oldest at age 5. God bless America and especially those who served in the military.
22+ years in the Air Force serving 2 years in Vietnam. Grandfather was Army during WWI. Dad and Uncle were Army and two other Uncles were Navy during WWII. Proud to have served and thankful for all those who have served and continue to serve today. I salute you all!
Yes, U.S.Marine Corps 11 April 1962 until 10 November 1969 with a tour of duty in Vietnam from October 1968 through October 1969.
U.S. Air Force, 26 September 1972 – 31 May 1993. Retired almost 30 years ago. I was a “Radar O’Reilly” but no combat experience. I also salute the spouses who “kept the home fires burning”.
It was an honor and privilege to serve for over 22 years active duty in the United States Navy. I met so many good and dedicated shipmates, traveled the world and gained a great technical education. Served on eleven ships.
Served 24 years in the Army Reserves, retiring 32 years ago. Glad to say I was never activated during that time. Smartest thing I did was stay in the reserves!! I have received a small retirement income now for over 16 yrs but more importantly both my wife and I get Tri Care insurance coverage for life.
Thank you to all those who served and those who waited for them.
Yes, I proudly served in the Army 1968-1971 (Viet Nam era veteran).
USCG 1988-2017, CWO4/NAVENG
Was in ROTC until child hood disease forced me out. Thanks to those that served.
USCG 1985- 2005
MK1
USN, 1966-1988
U S Army. Jan 1960, Sept 1968. Some of the best years of my life.
20 years in the Air Force. Brother in navy, other in the army, third brother in the national guard, sister in navy, nephew in navy, other nephew in air force, father, step-father, step-brother, two uncles, grandfather all Navy… Nephew’s kids in navy, father-in-law and mother-in-law, navy..
First, thank you for your service to those who served. My husband, son, 2 bothers, father, nephew and Uncles have served in the military and I am so proud and honored. Bless you all for that sacrifice.
While not in the Military, I served along side the Military for 36 years, 16 of those years overseas. Ironic, but met great people and enjoyed our service members every day. Even wore a uniform from time to time.
In the Vietnam draft era, my number was near the top. I dutifully went for my physical. I had some muscle.problems and had difficulty raising my arm above my head. I was sent to another location for nerve and muscle tests. After the tests, several of the people there huddled and told me to strip to my shorts. I was then hooked up to wires all over my body and told to lie still during the test.
Laughing the group went behind a screen. The next thing I knew I was off the table writhing on the floor with electrical shocks all over my body. Laughs from behind the screen echoed in my head. The shocks stopped and one of the guys came out and ordered me to dress and return to the other building.
Upon my return I was told to strip to my shorts and continue with the physical. As I stood in the line, one of the Officers told me to step out and asked where I got the burns on my body. I told him.
Long story short, I was given a special deferment. I went back to college..
US Army 66′-68′. Vietnam 67′- 68′. It was the best of times, and it was the worst of times….
Serving did occur to me while I was thrashing about in graduate school. I answered an advertisement by the Marines or the Army that was in some publication. The response was to thank me for my interest, but decline because at age 27 or 28 they considered me too old.
Air National Guard and USAF Reserve. 17 yrs. enlisted to E-6, direct commission to lst Lt. Retired, as a Major, (Personnel, Training, Exec to Deputy Sqdn Cmdr), with 42 yrs. 7 mos. and 28 days. (1953-1996). Loved every minute and still miss it every day!
U S Navy, Aboard — USS Oriskany CVA 34—- 1964 / 1968 MM2… Saw a lot of birds come back all shot up…3 brothers served in the SEABEES, now deceased…
I reluctantly joined the Navy to avoid the draft in 1968, which turned out to be one of the best things to ever happen to me. The Navy provided me with the training I wanted and then the GI Bill to get a degree in that field. I’ve had a very successful professional and personal life and I owe a lot of it to the Navy. By the way, Go Navy Beat Army on December 10.
My 2 older brothers and I all served in the US Navy at the same time. My middle brother and I served on the USS Ticonderoga CV 14 together from 68 -71. Oldest brother was landlocked in California for his time. At 73 I’d do it all over again. Thank you to all my brothers and sisters who served.
US Army ’66 – ’69. 13 mos, 1 day in SE Asia. Father and Father-in-law, WWII. All proud and made it home alive. Not all of our buddies did.
Father served in WWII. I serve
d 69-75 in U. S. Army reserves.347th General Hospital Unit Stationed in Presidio, San Francisco C. A.
I was USAF trauma and critical care RN, mid to late 1970s. Husband was USN submarine captain.
Yes 20 years USAF. The best 20 years of my life if I were in good health and younger I’d do it all over. Great assignments, great people. The military is a great education. History, culture, arts, customs and the list goes on.
I tried to join the Navy, they told me no. So for my part I had to settle for building war heads for Standard Arm Missiles (SAM) at General Dynamics in Pomona. It was the least I could do for my country. GOD BLESS the U.S.A.
My father was in the army, one uncle in the navy, another a marine. I couldn’t due to a handicap.
Thanks for everyone’s service. I served in the US Navy in the early 70’s. Amphibious Navy. Honorable discharge as a BT2.
Marines 95-99/ 29 Palms, CA
Army Reserves 01-06/ Cumberland, MD
Army 06-13/ Ft. Bragg, Grafenwoehr Germany, Fort Huachuca,AZ
Iraq 03-04, 07-08
Afghanistan 10-11