Armed Forces Day

[DJinCO]

Today being Armed Forces Day, I decided that I would spend a good portion of the morning thinking about the past.

I have always agreed that the WWII veteran contributed a significant payment toward the development of the USA and even the world. Today I was reminded of the contribution of the Vietnam Veteran.

Vietnam, for the most part, I remember Vietnam from Walter Cronkite. I remember the body counts. I remember LBJ, SECDEF McNamara, Gen Westmoreland speaking about why the US was fighting in SE Asia.

What clearly is different between WWII and Vietnam is the "why we are there" and the public perception of the war.

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I'll stop but I think we know where I am headed.

I spent 24 years in the Navy. A bunch of ships; so many cruises that I refuse to ever pay money to go on a cruise to the "islands."
My time in the military was relatively quiet. We out spent the Soviets, so we won. Ronald Regan scared the crap out of the Iranians, so they released the Hostages. People accepted the military but didn't really know what we did, or if the did, they really didn't seem to care one way or the other.

It was a stable time to be in the military.

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Thank you to all service members, all veterans.

Thank you to everyone who appreciates the sacrifices of the service members.
It is a pleasant change for people to say "thank you" to the veterans.

Today we are involved a very different battle. This isn't your "fathers" war. (Grandfather, great-grandfather)

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:am1: Thank you to all veterans and service members, past, present and future!

 

[DJinCO]

[h=6]As you lay down to go to sleep tonight, think about the US Armed Forces. Sleep well knowing that around the world, there are US military (and DoD civil service personnel) on watch, 24/7; looking and listening to keep us safe from those who would like to harm the US.

Armed Forces Day, May 19, 2012[/h]

 

[crank]

Amen Brother!
Thank you for your service.
Our Military people give us so much and get almost nothing in return. They do it to keep all of us free. Even the scum bags out there that spit in their faces. This is the GREATEST country in the world, thanks to our Military! Without them, we wouldn't be free. Freedom makes this country great.
Memorial Day is May 28th. Remember those who gave the ultimate price.
ALL GAVE SOME AND SOME GAVE ALL.

 

[Pappibri]

Yes, we should never take our freedom for granted, and always give thanks to those that serve our country. They put their lives on the line so we can remain free. I appreciate our servicemen and thank any and all when I see them. They are never forgotten by me.:yes::yes:My Pops served in the WW2. Thanks for your time that you served as well Doug, quiet or not, you were willing to pay the ultimate price.

 

[alrock]

Thanks for the great post.