Veteran's Day

[LouDeeter]

I'm approaching the number of years since retirement that I spent in the Army, 26 years+. Next year, I'll reach that milestone. Regular Army, 1973-1999, Colonel.

[weisan]

Originally Posted by 572cv

I hope it's OK to have thrown a little history into this discussion. We can learn from our pasts.

Of course 572 pal !

Thanks for sharing your family history.

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by Flinch

Honor to all those who served! I almost miss my Army days...

There's this free tattoo offer locally, wonder if they have a Serotta Legend template???

HA, ain't it the truth. Seems I remember all the great times, the great flying, the camaraderie of the ready room. I seem to forget middle of the night alerts or getting thrown off the pointy end in dark nights with pitching decks..

Thank you to all who have served or are serving now...

[herb5998]

Well said Peter!

More than anything I miss the people, and sense of accomplishment for some of the challenges we faced as a team in my Army career. I can go years without seeing them, meet up, and it's like we hadn't missed a day, and I've never had a group of friends that close.

[jamesdak]

Originally Posted by LouDeeter

I'm approaching the number of years since retirement that I spent in the Army, 26 years+. Next year, I'll reach that milestone. Regular Army, 1973-1999, Colonel.

I'm closing in on that milestone too. In the Army for 22 years and about to hit 20 years out. I retire from my DoD civilian job at the end of the month. It's been a good ride!

[JMT3]

Sort of OT. Veterans Day is also my aunt’s and godmother, same person’s, birthday. I called her and wished her a Happy 89th birthday. Her mind is as sharp is can be. Hips and knees not so great. Kind of hard to forget her birthday.

[kmla320]

I spent 30 months in the US Army from 74 t0 77 in Goeppinggen,(SP) Germany as a medic in the Big Red One!! I like to tell people that I spent my time in hell but all I did was drink excellent German ! Happy Veterans day!

[Fat Cat]

I did eight years in the 60's. Fortunately I didn't become one of the suckers and losers.
Semper Fi

[dave thompson]

Aside from basic and tech school, I spent my USAF hitch at Hickam AFB defending the shores of Waikiki against the onrushing hordes of communists. And we won!