Happy Veterans Day to all Bills Nation Veterans

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

Sincere gratitude and respect for all who served their countries.

[SlimShady'sSpaceForce]

I find it odd to say Happy 

 

when our service men and women did so much and all of it not good to them personally, physically and emotionally 

 

TYFYS

Edited November 11, 2021 by SlimShady'sSpaceForce

[Cantankeous]

9 minutes ago, SlimShady'sSpaceForce said:

I find it odd to say Happy 

 

when our service men and women did so much and all of it not good

 

TYFYS

MUCH of it is good.

Thanking the 10 family members who served today!

2 Air Force, 2 Navy, 3 Army, 3 Marines. 
Ooh Rah!

[Mark Vader]

A Happy Veteran's Day to all those who served and are currently serving here.

 

Thank you for all that you do for this country and the people who live here. You have far more courage than I.

 

My dad is a Vietnam veteran who served in the Navy, and I'll be spending the day with him, helping him get all his free stuff today. 

 

Let's not forget that this was originally Armistice Day, the end of World War I.

[SlimShady'sSpaceForce]

27 minutes ago, Cantankeous said:

MUCH of it is good.

Thanking the 10 family members who served today!

2 Air Force, 2 Navy, 3 Army, 3 Marines. 
Ooh Rah!

i corrected my over site. 
 

 

I know that they did good.

 

 

I meant anything that caused them suffering 

 

Thanks for not being too Cantankerous 

 

😆

Edited November 11, 2021 by SlimShady'sSpaceForce

[damj]

53 minutes ago, ColoradoBills said:

USAF Homestead AFB (1977-1981).

REMF!

Doesn't matter. We all had a job to do. When you sign that contract, you're in for the ride ... Anything from peace time REMF to front line infantry in combat. It's all a crap shoot. 

 

13 minutes ago, SlimShady'sSpaceForce said:

I find it odd to say Happy 

 

when our service men and women did so much and all of it not good

 

TYFYS

I try not to say Happy ... you're right, it's odd. But it's an expression of respect for all who have served and it's sincerely appreciated.

 

1 minute ago, Mark Vader said:

A Happy Veteran's Day to all those who served and are currently serving here.

 

Thank you for all that you do for this country and the people who live here. You have far more courage than I.

 

My dad is a Vietnam veteran who served in the Navy, and I'll be spending the day with him, helping him get all his free stuff today. 

 

Let's not forget that this was originally Armistice Day, the end of World War I.

Tell your Dad TBD says "Welcome Home"!

3 minutes ago, SlimShady'sSpaceForce said:

i corrected my over site. 
 

 

They did good.

 

I meant anything that caused them suffering 

Thanks for not being too Cantankerous 

 

😆

🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺

 

And day-old 🎂🎂🎂 for the Devil Dogs

[SlimShady'sSpaceForce]

 

[LabattBlue]

To all the veterans out there I say thank you.  My dad served in the Navy during the Korean War, and he just passed in November of last year.  He was so proud to have served and loved to share stories from his days in service.

[billsfan1959]

36 minutes ago, SlimShady'sSpaceForce said:

I find it odd to say Happy 

 

when our service men and women did so much and all of it not good

 

TYFYS

 

I understand what you are saying. I think it is more in celebration of being part of something noble in spirit and greater than one's self. I think there are certain professions, like the military, law enforcement, firefighters, etc., that embody a sense of selflessness and sacrifice for a greater good. The overwhelming majority of men and women in those professions do what they do for all the right reasons and understand there is always the potential for instances where the outcome isn't good, in terms of injury, loss of life, trauma, etc., (and some instances of dealing with the consequences of people themselves within these professions who aren't good). Yet they do it anyway. There is something special about that. I am happy to have been even a small part of that.

 

And I know you weren't saying anything that was critical or disrespectful. I know what you meant. Just trying to put what I feel into words.

 

 

 

Edited November 11, 2021 by billsfan1959

[Gugny]

37 minutes ago, SlimShady'sSpaceForce said:

I find it odd to say Happy 

 

when our service men and women did so much and all of it not good to them personally, physically and emotionally 

 

TYFYS

 

I felt the same way when people would say Happy Anniversary to me while I was still married.

[Dukestreetking]

To all my brothers and sisters who served, anywhere, any time, and in whatever capacity:

 

I pray that our collective sacrifice (and that of our families) in some way made the world safer, and our countrymen more secure.

 

A keen edged sword, a soldiers heart

Is greater than a poet's art

And greater than a poet's fame

A little grave that has no name

--- Francis Ledwidge

 

DSK: Iraq, Afg, and many other places untidy. Ground Branch-XYZ agency.

 

 

 

Edited November 11, 2021 by Dukestreetking

[John from Riverside]

2 hours ago, damj said:

Did you ever serve with the B-52s? I'm eternally grateful for the BUFF. We were up-range of them as they bombed the hell out of the Iraqis in 91 ... we could feel the ground shake. By the time we rolled in, they had NO will to fight.

That was a slaughter

[DD4Bills]

Much respect and appreciation to all of my fellow veterans.

 

Dave

USAF 1986-91

[cwater10]

Happy Veterans Day to all who served and sacrificed. RIP Dad. RIP Chuck. Miss you both so much it aches a little bit every day. Your lives meant the world to me. Your service meant everything to a grateful nation. Love and gratitude always!

[Gen2]

Navy MTC(SS)

 

[sherpa]

And the reunions are great.

Spent last Thurs-Sunday at my Navy Aviation Officer Candidate School reunion.

Our 45th class anniversary.

Did it on Pensacola Beach at the Blue Angels end of season homecoming airshow.

Saw the F-35 and F-22 demos as well as the Blues.

Had many conversations with guys who were involved in those projects after getting off active duty.

Tremendous comradery and great food/stories.

Also allowed me to miss the debacle in Jacksonville.  

Edited November 11, 2021 by sherpa

[Poleshifter]

US Army 1970-72

 

sherpa, 305 carrier landings - wow, some of you guys did the hard work! Amazing skills. 

 

damj - belated happy birthday USMC! Great respect for the Marines!

 

[CowgirlsFan]

3 hours ago, SlimShady'sSpaceForce said:

I find it odd to say Happy 

 

when our service men and women did so much and all of it not good to them personally, physically and emotionally 

 

TYFYS

I feel the same. 

Even more so with Happy Memorial Day. 

So....my heartfelt thank you to all those who had served and still are serving ❤🇺🇲

[Poleshifter]

6 minutes ago, CowgirlsFan said:

I feel the same. 

Even more so with Happy Memorial Day. 

So....my heartfelt thank you to all those who had served and still are serving ❤🇺🇲

I got a stern lecture about "Happy" from a co-worker a few years back. He proceeded to tell me about the friends he had lost.

 

Maybe a Blessed Veterans Day is better, but that does not suit everyone.

[Clyde Smith]

Desert Storm Vet here! Navy 92-95.

 

U.S.S. Saipan (LHA-2)

Edited November 11, 2021 by Clyde Smith