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iclfan2

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Nov 10, 2011 6:56 PM


Not the best picture, but it's my Grandpa. Both my Grandpa's were in the service, along with one of my uncles. Still feel bad sometimes about not joining up.
Nov 10, 2011 6:56pm
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Belly35

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Nov 10, 2011 7:39 PM
NYFan54;967011 wrote:I was just in 1st Armored. Mechanized sucks!! I don't know if it's the 113's being junk, or it was our mechanics being trash. Being inside the hull driving wasn't very pleasant. I was a mortar and we had to haul our 120's around in those junkers
81 or 4 duce motar ?
I was in the 4 duce motar mechanized first in country but due to a situation (three short rounds with in the night log site and I disarmed them) I was then attached to a special unit and trained in explosive.
Nov 10, 2011 7:39pm
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NYFan54

I got deez cheeseburgers

570 posts
Nov 10, 2011 8:07 PM
They got rid of the 4 deuce in '89 my good man. lol I ran a 120mm
Nov 10, 2011 8:07pm
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Midstate01

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Nov 10, 2011 8:15 PM

My wife a 1st LT USAF

Her brother is a major stationed in Virginia.

My cousin JJ is in Afghanistan.

Thanks to all of you who serve!
Nov 10, 2011 8:15pm
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se-alum

The Biggest Boss

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Nov 11, 2011 12:29 AM
I don't have pictures, but:

1 cousin in the Marine Corp
1 cousin, 2 Uncles in the Navy
1 Uncle in the Air Force
1 friend who gave his life in Iraq as a Marine.

As an employee of a VA hospital, I get to work with and for Veterans everyday, and it is a very humbling experience seeing the toll that serving has taken on so many.
Nov 11, 2011 12:29am
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I Wear Pants

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Nov 11, 2011 12:53 AM
My grandfather served in the Navy during WWII.

Many uncles served, Korea, Vietnam.
Believe a cousin has been deployed in the War on Terror.
A good friend of mine just graduated from Navy boot camp and in a few weeks is headed out to California to start SWCC training I believe.
Bunch of friends from high school in the military.

Despite how much I disagree with the wars we're currently in and have been in I cannot do anything but respect and thank veterans. They're a special breed.
Nov 11, 2011 12:53am
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Glory Days

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Nov 11, 2011 6:59 AM
Veterans Day was also my last day on active duty in 2008. kinda liked the way that worked out.
Nov 11, 2011 6:59am
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brutus161

The Navy Guy

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Nov 11, 2011 7:10 AM


My daughter and I watching last year's Veterans Day parade.
Nov 11, 2011 7:10am
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Belly35

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Nov 11, 2011 7:15 AM
I Wear Pants;967456 wrote:My grandfather served in the Navy during WWII.

Many uncles served, Korea, Vietnam.
Believe a cousin has been deployed in the War on Terror.
A good friend of mine just graduated from Navy boot camp and in a few weeks is headed out to California to start SWCC training I believe.
Bunch of friends from high school in the military.

Despite how much I disagree with the wars we're currently in and have been in I cannot do anything but respect and thank veterans. They're a special breed.

What about you .. Think about signing up ever?

Nothing special about us we are just people like you .. it's American people and history that makes us special </SPAN>
Nov 11, 2011 7:15am
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Belly35

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Nov 11, 2011 7:17 AM
brutus161;967525 wrote:

My daughter and I watching last year's Veterans Day parade.

so cool .. I think that picture tell it all why we are soldiers
Nov 11, 2011 7:17am
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Belly35

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Nov 11, 2011 7:23 AM
My mom was </SPAN>Women's Army Corps</SPAN> (WAC) during WW II
Nov 11, 2011 7:23am
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Devils Advocate

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Nov 11, 2011 7:41 AM
Belly, Thank you for your service.

And as to your mother, I think this explains why you are a wacky mofo.
Nov 11, 2011 7:41am
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Con_Alma

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Nov 11, 2011 7:45 AM
Belly35;967529 wrote:so cool .. I think that picture tell it all why we are soldiers
He's not a soldier. He's a sailor!!!


Thanks for your service Belly.
Nov 11, 2011 7:45am
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Sugartitz

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Nov 11, 2011 8:53 AM
Thanks! You're pretty hot yourself Fab4...we should scissor sometime! LOL!
Nov 11, 2011 8:53am
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Pick6

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Nov 11, 2011 9:00 AM
My Uncle who I am really close with is over in Afghanistan right now. 4 months left

Also served in Desert Storm.


Thanks to all who have risked their lives to make this country what it is!
Nov 11, 2011 9:00am
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Curly J

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Nov 11, 2011 9:04 AM
Con_Alma;967540 wrote:He's not a soldier. He's a sailor!!!
I'm spite of him being a Sailor, we still love him. Thanks for your continued service Brutus !!!
Nov 11, 2011 9:04am
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brutus161

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Nov 11, 2011 10:05 AM
Just got done being the guest speaker at my daughter's preschool Veterans Day breakfast. This is the 4th time I have been a guest speaker, at different places, and by far the one I will remember the most.
Nov 11, 2011 10:05am
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Fab4Runner

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Nov 11, 2011 10:12 AM
brutus161;967645 wrote:Just got done being the guest speaker at my daughter's preschool Veterans Day breakfast. This is the 4th time I have been a guest speaker, at different places, and by far the one I will remember the most.
My dad has spoken at the Veterans Day assembly at my school several times. Only once when I actually went there but I think he enjoys it.
Nov 11, 2011 10:12am
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thavoice

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Nov 11, 2011 10:29 AM
If anyone sees that a man by the name of Guy Grueters is speaking I suggest that you go and listen.

(May have spelled his last name wrong).

He was a POW in Vietnam and now does some speaking engagements. We did a fundraiser for the West Central Ohio Healing Field a few years ago and it was held at a bar/restaurant. WHen he spoke for that 30-40 minutes you could hear a pin drop in that place. I have seen him on the schedule to speak at other events and I suggest checking it out if ya can.
Nov 11, 2011 10:29am
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Glory Days

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Nov 11, 2011 12:05 PM
brutus161;967645 wrote:Just got done being the guest speaker at my daughter's preschool Veterans Day breakfast. This is the 4th time I have been a guest speaker, at different places, and by far the one I will remember the most.
my old kindergarten teacher had me do that once a few years ago. haha definitely isnt my thing.
Nov 11, 2011 12:05pm
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End of Line

It's Clobberin Time!

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Nov 11, 2011 12:31 PM
Grandfather: WWII and Korea, Army

Uncle: Vietnam, Army
Cousin: Air Force

Thanks to all Veterans out there!
Nov 11, 2011 12:31pm
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Tiger2003

Kill or be Killed

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Nov 11, 2011 1:40 PM



Semper Fi!
Nov 11, 2011 1:40pm
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NYFan54

I got deez cheeseburgers

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Nov 11, 2011 2:06 PM
My cousin JP, an SF-Ranger served for 12 years and did 7 deployments

Nov 11, 2011 2:06pm
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I Wear Pants

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Nov 11, 2011 8:32 PM


My Grandpa. BAMF.
Nov 11, 2011 8:32pm