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11-11-2020, 09:29 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: North of Seattle, WA
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I Salute my fellow Veterans past and present
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11-11-2020, 09:40 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
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Mike,
Thank you, and all veterans, for your service and sacrifices made for our freedoms.
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11-11-2020, 09:43 AM
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Trailer Park Supervisor
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Northern NJ
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Happy Veteran's Day Mike! Now drop and give me 50! Tractor Supply giving 15% discount on all in-store purchases today for us! Bring your ID!
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11-11-2020, 09:51 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2020
Posts: 907
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Happy Veteran's Day to all my fellow veterans!
Too bad I'm working today!
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11-11-2020, 10:03 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Virginia
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God Bless you all and Thank You!
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11-11-2020, 11:34 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: North of Seattle, WA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NJKris
Happy Veteran's Day Mike! Now drop and give me 50! Tractor Supply giving 15% discount on all in-store purchases today for us! Bring your ID!
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Surprisingly at my age I can still do pushups. I can give you at least the 5 but the 0 might be a little out of reach 
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"You only grow old when you run out of new things to do"
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11-11-2020, 01:46 PM
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PhD, Common Sense
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Fairborn, OH
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I get fed very well each Veteran’s Day. Of course, those restaurants end up selling a meal to Mrs. eye that they otherwise would not have sold. I appreciate their appreciation.
I really appreciate all of the other veterans who signed that “blank check”, especially those who wound up sacrificing far more than I ever did. God bless and keep them.
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11-11-2020, 01:52 PM
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Trailer Park Supervisor
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Northern NJ
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I really appreciate all of the other veterans who signed that “blank check”, especially those who wound up sacrificing far more than I ever did. God bless and keep them.
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This is why I love Veteran's Day. We get to toast each other's camaraderie, and maybe even get a free beer or discount (something that wasn't the case back when I served in the 80's). Memorial Day brings me down, and then you get the guilt of why them and not me, at least I do. Like having a mandatory funeral every year for me.
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11-11-2020, 01:58 PM
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Georgia Rally Coordinator
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: GA
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Thanks to all the vets on here for your service and to the ones still serving.  Later RJD
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11-11-2020, 02:02 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2020
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NJKris
This is why I love Veteran's Day. We get to toast each other's camaraderie, and maybe even get a free beer or discount (something that wasn't the case back when I served in the 80's). Memorial Day brings me down, and then you get the guilt of why them and not me, at least I do. Like having a mandatory funeral every year for me.
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The thing that gets me is getting wished happy Memorial day. I know it's done out of ignorance and a place of goodness, but I hate explaining the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day year after year. But hell, at least I've served in the good times (2000-present) in terms of public sentiment. I avoid going to stores as much as I can in my uniform because I don't like being thanked for my service and the hand shakes (though I do appreciate it). I prefer to fly under the radar. I couldn't imagine being spit on for my service.
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11-11-2020, 02:17 PM
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Trailer Park Supervisor
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Northern NJ
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Originally Posted by GravelRider
The thing that gets me is getting wished happy Memorial day. I know it's done out of ignorance and a place of goodness, but I hate explaining the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day year after year. But hell, at least I've served in the good times (2000-present) in terms of public sentiment. I avoid going to stores as much as I can in my uniform because I don't like being thanked for my service and the hand shakes (though I do appreciate it). I prefer to fly under the radar. I couldn't imagine being spit on for my service.
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I'm with you pal. Couldn't agree more with all of you've said. It is sad how many americans are ignorant, hell, they don't even know which side of the street to walk on, lol.
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11-11-2020, 02:35 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Alaska
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Happy Veterans Day to all who served. There seems to be a common misconception that Veterans Day is on November 11 because that's the day the armistice took effect in 1918, ending WW I. The real reason it's on November 11 is due to November 10 being the Marine Corps birthday. Today, Marines all over the world are crazy hungover from last night. November 11 gives us a chance to recover somewhat before going back to work on the 12th. That's also why Veterans day is not a floating holiday that's always celebrated on a Monday. It has to be on the 11th, because Marines are not changing the day their birthday is celebrated. So thank a Marine for Veterans Day being today. You're Welcome. Semper Fi.
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11-11-2020, 03:19 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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Enlisted in 1968, Retired in 1994. Loved most of it. Had some unpleasant moments. Overall, I would gladly do it all over again.
Sincere thanks to all who served. Your nation and its people owe you a debt of gratitude.
Keep Them Flying!!! USAF CMSgt Retired
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11-11-2020, 05:07 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 1,212
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Happy Veterans Day to all my Brothers and Sisters!
With special thoughts and prayers to those "that gave that last full measure of devotion"
Army 65-68 FTA.
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11-11-2020, 05:51 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: N.Arkansas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by U.S.ArmyVeteran
Happy Veterans Day to all my Brothers and Sisters!
With special thoughts and prayers to those "that gave that last full measure of devotion"
Army 65-68 FTA.
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I can second that to all.
Army 61-68 ASA
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11-11-2020, 06:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: North of Seattle, WA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GravelRider
The thing that gets me is getting wished happy Memorial day. I know it's done out of ignorance and a place of goodness, but I hate explaining the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day year after year. But hell, at least I've served in the good times (2000-present) in terms of public sentiment. I avoid going to stores as much as I can in my uniform because I don't like being thanked for my service and the hand shakes (though I do appreciate it). I prefer to fly under the radar. I couldn't imagine being spit on for my service.
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When I returned from overseas I was told to get out of uniform ASAP. At the time I had to travel in uniform because it was on Uncle Sam's dime. First stop when I arrived at my destination was a restroom for a change into "civies".
Wasn't just getting spit on that was common but paint and sometimes even body fluids/waste.
Didn't matter if one was returning from service in SE Asia, Europe, or even a stateside post. The mood in 1967 was a lot different.
A far different experience than when our troops returned in the 40's.
When in High School and College I was in the band and marched several years in our local "Armed Forces Day Parade". Can anyone tell me when the last one of those (that they remember) occured?
Today I see marches for a lot of things yet it seems like parades to honor Service Personell are "Out of fashion".
At least those of us who did serve can take satisfaction in doing so.
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11-11-2020, 07:10 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: TEXAS
Posts: 9,225
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Thank you for protecting our freedom!
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11-11-2020, 07:40 PM
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Trailer Park Supervisor
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Northern NJ
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So I went to Tractor Supply to get a few things today and get my discount! Walking through the parking lot, a guy saw my Marine Veteran hat, and said, "Thank you for my freedom". I was so taken aback, as I've heard the thank you for your service comment so many times, I always say no problem, or you're welcome, but never cared for that greeting. This was different. I turned around and yelled, "Hey!" He turned and I said, "I've never had anyone thank me for their freedom. People like you make it worth it." He smiled, gave me a thumbs up, and walked to his car. I think I like that one. Seems more meaningful.
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