Terry Wiegand Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 I personally want to say THANK YOU to all of our Military Veterans out there. We all owe you a debt that we can never repay. I know that this is a bit off topic, but, it is very appropriate on this Veteran's Day. Terry Wiegand Honorably Discharged - US Navy South Hutchinson, Kansas 9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Terry, I echo your comments, well said . THANK YOU to all the Veterans out there, and as well THANK YOU to all in the service of our great country currently who keep us safe and sound . Walt Gosden Floral Park, NY 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 You are welcome. Paul USAF 1963-1968 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lebowski Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 And a special thanks to all Vietnam combat veterans who came home to very little fanfare and celebration.... Dave US Army 1971-73 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Thank you. Bernie US Navy BT3 1967-71 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrbartlett Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 In my case, Navy Seabees, Mekong Delta '69 and '70. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kelso Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 USAF 1965 to 1969 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 5th Special Forces Group (Abn), I Corps Tactical Zone, RVN, 1967-68. 32 yrs total service, 5+ active, 27 active reserve. I'm very gratified to see veterans appreciated these days, but that has been only since the Gulf War. The previous 25 years we were ignored if not reviled.... 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans1 Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 I am thankful to have been born an American, and raised in this wonderful country. Our country has often aided those less fortunate, in far off lands. Now I am fortunate to be able to support our Military people and the Military with taxes. Remember: we served so every one has the right to express their opinions, it is in ourselves to individually demonstrate the our beliefs are worth while. Hans Jacobsson United States Navy 1958 to 1964 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H.Boland Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 (edited) Just watched the Remembrance Day service from Ottawa on TV. Well attended as always,despite the bitter cold. I always remember Dad at this time, who served on loan from the RCAF to an RAF squadron (44 Rhodesian) as a mid-upper gunner on a Lancaster.He and his crew completed their tour of about 33 missions. His pilot went on and completed three tours ! Dad won his DFM (Distinguished Flying Medal) for coolly scaring off German night fighters and directing the pilot which way to "corkscrew" the big bomber to evade the fighters. His shadow box includes his ops wing (to the right of his AG patch), a Lancaster silhouette card (one of a playing card set for gunners to hone their aircraft ID skills), his DFM (lower row center),and far right center,his "rectal" compass.It was issued to air crew in the event they were shot down in occupied territory .They were told if capture was imminent to "shove it up your arse".Greatfully he never had to. R.I.P. Dad. Jim Edited November 11, 2019 by J.H.Boland (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trini Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 I join the ranks and say thank you veterands 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob staehle Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Thank You USMC 1963 to 1967 Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Gregory Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 I agree all the Veterans deserve respect. Grimy you made a good point. Jim Boland I really like that display case you made up. My uncle died at 22 years old on a Corvette the HMCS Shawinigan in 1944. His sisters lived well into their 90's and still missed him until they died. War has very far reaching affects. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 (edited) Thank you everyone for your service. Signed ~An Air Force Brat born in Germany Edited November 11, 2019 by victorialynn2 Added photos (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 From all our family, you are welcome. In 2010, when I was AACA President, I began a tradition, which thankfully continues. At our awards banquets, and our Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, I asked veterans to stand with me to be recognized. It's a very proud moment, and gives everyone a good indication of what our veterans have given to our country and to our hobby. Everytime it's done, I get a tear in my eye. Thanks for what you've all given to us. Terry (USN-Retired). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classiclines Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 A big thank you to all vets who served and all active military that are serving right now!! Including my dad, a Korean War veteran who is an active member of his local military vehicle preservation club This is his pride and joy!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE POLLARD Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Thanks to all that have served ! My Dad served in Korea and my daughter is currently serving as a MA out in Silverdale, Washington - both US Navy. Steve 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Coyote Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 (edited) As for me, U.S. Air Force 1985-1989 Air National Guard 1989 - 2014 Thank you for all of you that are serving and have served. God Bless Edited November 11, 2019 by Laughing Coyote (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Wolfe Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Many Thanks to all. Tim Wolfe USAF S/Sgt 1966-1970 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Wolfe Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Myself and two brother all visited South East Asia, one Air Force, one Army and one Navy. My great grandfather (7 generations back ) was a Capt. in the Revolutionary War. Capt. John George Overmire. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Grimy said: 5th Special Forces Group (Abn), I Corps Tactical Zone, RVN, 1967-68. 32 yrs total service, 5+ active, 27 active reserve. I'm very gratified to see veterans appreciated these days, but that has been only since the Gulf War. The previous 25 years we were ignored if not reviled.... Uncle George.......glad you posted your service...........Bob J has always told me you served on General Grants Staff............thank you for your being an American Patriot! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 1 minute ago, edinmass said: Bob J has always told me you served on General Grants Staff............thank you for your being an American Patriot! Ed, sorry you couldn't make Bob J's (AKA my Evil Twin since we're often mistaken for each other--IF I'm wearing a hat) 75th birthday party we hosted in Sept after the annual Gatsby. I told him he was entering his Final Quarter, whereas I (2 yrs older) was in my 4th Quarter and hoping for overtime! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capngrog Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 It was an honor to serve - USAF - !962-1966. Although sent overseas (Europe etc.), I was not shot at, so I don't quite feel comfortable wearing my USAF hat (given to me by a Vietnam Vet/Air America Vet); however, I will wear it today when I go out. And yes, we were not welcomed home in 1966; however, I do very much appreciate the current climate vis-a-vis veterans. Cheers, Grog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 One of our AACA directors, we have quite a few with service, sent this out today. Wayne Tuck served in Viet Nam. AACA recognizes veterans at all our banquets. "There are many reasons I have enjoyed my association with AACA. One that stands out in my mind is their tradition of recognizing veterans at national events. With many years of judging experience behind me, this Veterans Day brings a special judging experience to mind which I will never forget. Norm Hutton’s WWII Jeep. Assigned to judge this military vehicle in West Virginia, at first glance my thoughts were “This is all wrong”…….this has never been restored! Speaking with Norm, I realized the reason why. This Jeep had an American Flag painted on the side of the engine block! Apparently this was a common practice of GI’s that were awaiting the D-Day invasion to take place to fill up their idle time. That picture has been etched in my mind and is unforgettable. Thanks to Norm for preserving that valuable piece of history. And thanks for sharing it with our AACA members! NEVER FORGET!" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Thank you veterans for all you have done. My Uncle Nelson Sears participated in the D-Day invasion and is alive and well at 93. Had the invasion not been postponed due to bad weather he would have been 17 when he landed and would have celebrated his 18th birthday on Omaha Beach. As fate would have it his ship hit a mine and was disabled so and he never landed. I can barely imagine the fear and the bravery to face what he and vets everywhere face. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S. Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 God Bless all our Veterans, and thank you for your continued Service. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehandleman Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Thank you Thank you for all of you that are serving right now and have all that have served. 1977-1982 USMC Cobra & Huey Crew chief Happy Birthday yesterday to my fellow Marines 244 years and going strong! Semper Fi 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32plywood Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Thank you all for your service 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter J.Heizmann Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, jrbartlett said: In my case, Navy Seabees, Mekong Delta '69 and '70. Served in the Mekong Delta (I Corp) area at the same time frame. Army Specialist E5 assigned to Military Assistance Command-Vietnam (MACV), Joint Liaison Group J3-12 in Cho Lon June 1969-September 1970. Peter. Edited November 11, 2019 by Peter J.Heizmann (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 R&R hasn't always meant remove and replace. Recognize the bridge? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kings32 Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Thanks to all that served, weather in combat or some support to the ones in harms way . Vietman 1664 1965 army aviation , Prop & Rotor . Special Thanks to the ones that gave all Howard King 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 (edited) Combat engineer USArmy draftee 67-68. Spent 6 months at Walter Reed recovering but was one of the lucky ones. Still have all my limbs. We use to have to help the guys in chairs go from building to building as many did not have ramps only stairs. There were 8-10 guys in a 4 man ward and we would bet if the plaster falling from the ceiling would hit anyone. It is better today but they still deserve more for being willing to go in harms way. The kids today deserve much more than they get. I would love to see every kid of a fallen hero get a full ride to the best college they could get into. They deserve that and more for loosing a parent. God bless them all and thank you for serving Dave S Edited November 11, 2019 by SC38DLS (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 I served in the navy, thankfully beteen conflicts, 1958_1962. I don,t live near any military bases but from time to time i share a diner with some folks in uniform. I like to anonomously pick up their check and tell the waitress to offer them a thank you. Try it. You will like it.......bob 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert G. Smits Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 (edited) 7 hours ago, Lebowski said: And a special thanks to all Vietnam combat veterans who came home to very little fanfare and celebration.... Dave Dave, that is the understatement of the day. During that period military defense department employees in DC had to wear civilian clothes for their own protection. Major, US Army Medical Corp 1972-1974 Edited November 11, 2019 by Robert G. Smits Addition (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vila Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 You are welcome. USAF (SAC) 1972 - 1980: KC-135A Navigator with the 509th Air Refueling Squadron Pease AFB NH and 92nd Air Refueling Squadron Fairchild AFB WA PA Air National Guard (AFSOC) Harrisburg, PA 1983 - 2005: EC-130E Navigator and the first EC-130J Combat Systems Officer (CSO) in AFSOC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brill_C-37M_Bus Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Thank you all. The more I learn of military history, the more I know that as a civilian, I’ll never really understand what veterans have been through. A big part of my motivation to restore my Korea-era Army bus is to help remind people of how many different things our armed forces have done, and continue to do today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 USAF GEEIA 1966-70 (SEA 68-70) Half the time we didn't know where we were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digger914 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 32 minutes ago, padgett said: USAF GEEIA 1966-70 (SEA 68-70) Half the time we didn't know where we were. You can blame this on your navigator. 2 hours ago, Vila said: You are welcome. USAF (SAC) 1972 - 1980: KC-135A Navigator with the 509th Air Refueling Squadron Pease AFB NH and 92nd Air Refueling Squadron Fairchild AFB WA PA Air National Guard (AFSOC) Harrisburg, PA 1983 - 2005: EC-130E Navigator and the first EC-130J Combat Systems Officer (CSO) in AFSOC. I was in SAC from 72-75 and if you did the annual fun and games at Eielson we might have hoisted one at the Malamute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jr 13 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Thank you all and you're welcome! USAF 1990-2000, Air National Guard 2000-2019...Retirement 1 Jan 2020!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 13 hours ago, padgett said: Half the time we didn't know where we were. "You can blame this on your navigator." Naah, was just dropped into another site with a number with a comm van that needed to either get up and running or destroyed. Was either raining or wet, noisy or very noisy. Smells were "interesting". Borders were very fluid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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