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thavoice;1530432 wrote:I have always had a question that maybe you smarter OCers can answer.

Those who are in the military but never have been on a deployment yet......should veterans day hold any special "courtesies" to them as well as those who have served? O
Not sure what you mean by Deployment. Do you mean only if you've been deployed to combat zones ?
Nov 6, 2013 10:31am
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thavoice

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Curly J;1530444 wrote:Not sure what you mean by Deployment. Do you mean only if you've been deployed to combat zones ?
I guess deployment oversea, combat or not. Even though they are vastly different I will lump them into one category.
Nov 6, 2013 10:32am
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Belly, I sure will tell him. I am going through the process of getting mine as well. I have been working on a gun range and want to open it in the spring next year.

I also want to thank all the Oc'ers that have served as well. I appreciate you for your service.
Nov 6, 2013 10:33am
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thavoice;1530448 wrote:I guess deployment oversea, combat or not. Even though they are vastly different I will lump them into one category.
I don't look at anyone who has been overseas any different than someone who served only stateside. They still did the job and served. Being stateside you were always training to be deployed to some location.
Nov 6, 2013 10:40am
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thavoice;1530448 wrote:I guess deployment oversea, combat or not. Even though they are vastly different I will lump them into one category.
To serve is make a commitment of duty to country, yourself, other soldiers, friends and family and future generation. All soldiers have taken the responsibility to perform any act of commitment to benefit the total working of the Arm Forces. I respect anyone who has served in whatever capacity, they step up, made a commitment and fulfilled their duty to serve in the Arm Forces.

With all those other soldiers working to get me my bullets, C Rations I would be dead…
Nov 6, 2013 10:45am
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You don't have to see combat to be considered a veteran. To receive veteran status you have to be honorably discharged.
Nov 6, 2013 10:56am
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Giving a big Thank you to all veterans.
Nov 6, 2013 11:37am
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My grandpa was in the Army and served in WWII.
My dad was in the Army and served in Vietnam.
My brother was in the Army and served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

My dad and bro before his first deployment back in 2008.




I also have a cousin who was in the Marines.
Nov 6, 2013 11:54am
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Dad was in the Army back in the day.
Nov 6, 2013 12:09pm
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Father in law was in the army and served it Vietnam, was hit with shrapnel from a boobie trap and received a purple heart.

Brother in law is a hh-60 pilot in the usaf. Has done over 5000 rescue missions. Deploys every other 6 months. He was just promoted to LT Colonel last week.

My wife is usaf. Has not deployed yet. Was just accepted to physician assistant school through the military. So no more hacking and going medical. She is about to pin on Capt.
Nov 6, 2013 12:12pm
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I have a whole host of friends I like to take the time to send a text of call or even grab a bite/drink with.

I also like to take time to head up to Sunbury, OH - just southeast of where SR-3 and SR-37 meet - and take the time to remember those who have the ultimate sacrifice for my freedoms.
Nov 6, 2013 3:34pm
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God Bless all Veterans.
Nov 6, 2013 5:27pm
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thavoice;1530432 wrote:I have always had a question that maybe you smarter OCers can answer.

Those who are in the military but never have been on a deployment yet......should veterans day hold any special "courtesies" to them as well as those who have served? O
I don't get deployed to the Middle East, but I do spend months at a time in a submarine performing missions vital to our security. They are both important parts of the overall plan.
Nov 6, 2013 6:19pm
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I had to Google when Veterans Day is because I don't get the day off.
Nov 6, 2013 6:57pm
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brutus161;1530768 wrote:I don't get deployed to the Middle East, but I do spend months at a time in a submarine performing missions vital to our security. They are both important parts of the overall plan.
Brutus what do you think about them opening up subs completely to enlisted women? I can just see the drama on a sub. Surface is pretty terrible.
Nov 6, 2013 7:00pm
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Maternal Grandpa - Navy Vet (deceased)
Paternal Grandpa - Navy Vet
Uncle - Air Force
Close HS Friend - Navy (out now)
Brother - Recently graduated Army OCS school.
Nov 6, 2013 7:41pm
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Ytowngirlinfla;1530793 wrote:Brutus what do you think about them opening up subs completely to enlisted women? I can just see the drama on a sub. Surface is pretty terrible.
Couldn't care less. I feel the same way about women on subs as I do openly gay in the military: as long as you can do your job, it doesn't matter.
Nov 6, 2013 8:11pm
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dlazz;1530790 wrote:I had to Google when Veterans Day is because I don't get the day off.
which location are you at, I can call down and tell them you're hang out with me ... you do know I have connection in the detroit, la and chicago offices and years ago Gary ?? (have to look his name up) Chief Eng. he could have retired by now..

Hey you guys get a OCE 600 or 650 Color yet and with the TDS7000? I understand the company going in that direction

Need help let me know... I have friends
Nov 7, 2013 9:35am
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Monday I will be talking to a Jr High class about Vietnam ..... all I can think about is Si .... This should be interesting should I bring my old deck of ACE SPADES and explain that...
Nov 8, 2013 8:15am
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Belly35;1531879 wrote:Monday I will be talking to a Jr High class about Vietnam ..... all I can think about is Si .... This should be interesting should I bring my old deck of ACE SPADES and explain that...

My dad and brother have given multiple speeches/presentations to our local schools. Good luck!
Nov 8, 2013 8:28am
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Belly35;1531879 wrote:Monday I will be talking to a Jr High class about Vietnam ..... all I can think about is Si .... This should be interesting should I bring my old deck of ACE SPADES and explain that...
Just don't call them mofos...mofo. :)
Nov 8, 2013 8:35am
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