Almost Gone

[PianoMan]

Proud to be one

It was the 60's. Fast cars, beer, pizza ( I saw my first Pizza Hut at Kansas University in 1964) and of course youth.

I had just seen "GI Blues" with Elvis as a tank driver in Germany. Juliet Prowse was his love interest and mine as well. It was the fall of 1965 and I had just returned from a 5 week USO tour and was struck with serious case of strep throat. Doctor's sent me home to recoop and my buddy and I decided if Elvis can do it...... so can we.

Off to the recruiters office and I don't remember the next few hours as they slipped past faster than minks making love. I walked out with a 4 year commitment and my buddy decided to go into the Air Force Reserve. He paid for it because he saw the job title "Metals Processing Specialist" and invisioned himself working in a lab with a white smock and tie. Ha-Ha...... that job became a welder in missile silos near Knob Noster AFB (currently the home of the B-2).

I left for the Army in February of 1966 and thought those next 4 years would last a lifetime.
Blink-Blink and it's February 1970. A week doesn't go by that I don't think of my time in the service, the people I worked with, those I laughed with and those that I lost. I'm thankful I had the chance to be a part of such a great and honorable tradition.

I only wish the WWII memorial had been built years before so many more of our heros could have experienced seeing it and knowing how much they're sacrifice meant to those who went after.

Anyone who offers to put thier life in harm's way in the service of their country is a my hero.

Army of One

 

[texastriple]

Present Arms!

I wanted to take the time to honor the heroes of the greatest country in the world. All men and women who have ever put on the uniform of the greatest fighting forces the world has ever known, we are and will always be grateful to you.
I love my country and am proud to have served her, today I say a silent prayer whilst standing at attention for all military personell.
Hooah!
Strike first, Strike fast!!
God Bless

 

[HeR3tic]

God bless all from the past, the present and the future who have stood in harm's way to defend freedom and liberty everywhere.

 

[Baggage1]

The Greatest Generation truly deserves special recognition and they will always be this country's and the world's hero. And thanks to all those in uniform past and present and future. My siblings I chose the same department, I did a different branch as a grunt. My uncle joined Claire Chennault with the AVG. My dad was too old but helped engeneering sonar. Politics aside, this country is because of it's commitment of it's services period. Thanks to all of you.

 

[Gunshots]

I have a neighbor that is in Korea right now by invitation of the Korean Government. They are putting him up in a 4 starr motel and providing a tour and meals as a thanks to our Korean Vets. What a great honor for a veteran to return in peace time.. as a guest... I think it great and I'm keeping his lawn mowed while he's away....