To All Our Vets...

[trike lady]

I don't know how good or bad this ceremony will be but on Saturday the 26th there will be the commissioning of the USS Delbert.D. Black DDG-119. You can view it here: https://allhands.navy.mil/Media/Live-Stream/

It starts at 9:50 am on the east coast.

 

[trike lady]

It was an great ceremony and if you missed it they'll probably show it later. It's been a long time that there has been a ceremony. Remember there's a differences in time zone and I was up at 7:30am for the viewing. Go Navy! :clapping:

 

[Gideon]

Tonight at 8:20 and 20 seconds in military time it will be 20:20:20 2020.

This only happens once in history.

 

[brianl]

Tonight at 8:20 and 20 seconds in military time it will be 20:20:20 2020.

This only happens once in history.

Maybe my math is off but couldn't that be said for every day this year at 8:20 pm?

 

[rhino 2]

Maybe my math is off but couldn't that be said for every day this year at 8:20 pm?

The day would be different ?

 

[vwbug72501]

Here is a truly twice in century moment that my friends and I celebrated: 12:34:56 PM (or AM) on July 8th, 1990 (7-8-90). We had a digital clock for the countdown and toasted the moment. :clapping:

 

[rhino 2]

If you haven’t been inconvenient for more than a few people in your lifetime then you haven’t been doing your job right...

 

[hogcowboy]

Tonight at 8:20 and 20 seconds in military time it will be 20:20:20 2020.

This only happens once in history.

What about 10: 10: 10 1010 ???

I wasn't around and neither was the military so I guess the time a date wouldn't be done that way.

 

[mighty mike]

Mighty MIKE

Amen Sully! So true. Time for real Americans to wake up now.

 

[MDO]

As we approach this Veterans Day, please remember those words of 1 of our greatest presidents.

In 1865, Abraham Lincoln made a promise to our veterans: “To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan” by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.

Thank you to all that served and bless our brave men and women who are serving now.

 

[MDO]

It's pretty interesting to think about and I would have never thought of it if you hadn't posted it.

Im thanking you here...i can't post likes or thanks. Thanks

 

[Sully]

 

[2006gold]

Everyone have an outstanding day. Get up. Get out. Wear your colors with pride. Be recognized and accept the appreciation many will offer. A bit slow, myself, just coming out of spinal surgery, but will still don my ‘running through the jungle’ hat and a new shirt I’ve just purchased showing the flag an a statement - ‘these colors don’t run’ and go feast on the offers as I can.

Just read, and was surprised by, the fact that veterans make up less than 17.5% of the U. S. population - most of us Vietnam. Every one of us paid some kind of price, and for many years vilified for our service. Time to collect.

 

[David357]

:GoodPost: Sully.

A sincere debt of gratitude goes out to all our Vets today and everyday.

 

[Sully]

 

[Gideon]

Everyone have an outstanding day. Get up. Get out. Wear your colors with pride. Be recognized and accept the appreciation many will offer. A bit slow, myself, just coming out of spinal surgery, but will still don my ‘running through the jungle’ hat and a new shirt I’ve just purchased showing the flag an a statement - ‘these colors don’t run’ and go feast on the offers as I can.

Just read, and was surprised by, the fact that veterans make up less than 17.5% of the U. S. population - most of us Vietnam. Every one of us paid some kind of price, and for many years vilified for our service. Time to collect.

The wife and I went out this morning. We also had shirts with an American Flag, but with a Bible Verse on it. “Blessed is the Nation whose God is the Lord.” Psalm 33:12

 

[cScjhb]

I lived most of my life in Seattle, WA. Like so many others in the area, I got involved in the boating community. During my time of yacht club membership I made many friends. Some of them lifelong. One of those friends was a man named James Wiley. Jim and his wife Ruby were in a very large minority being black in an almost totally white yacht club community. But after everyone got to know them the color difference disappeared. You could not meet any finer people.

The point of my story now on Veterans Day is Jim was one of the original Tuskegee Airmen. He was a true American hero who flew 101 combat missions. He didn't talk about it much. That generation never did. But his story can be found on the internet. There are so many like him whose stories don't get told enough or remembered. Jim passed away 20 years ago in the year 2000 in Seattle. I am proud to have known him and to call him friend. I know there are countless stories like this and Veterans Day is a time to honor those like Jim who kept us free and continue to do so..... Jim

 

[Zammy]

My Dad and the wife's Dad both served in WWII, unfortunately I wasn't able to serve due to medical condition and flat feet but I have the utmost respect for anyone that served.

 

[Sully]

 

[NC Triker]

Veterans



To understand a Military Veteran you must know:



We left home as teenagers or in our early twenties for an unknown adventure.



We loved our country enough to defend it and protect it with our own lives.

We said goodbye to friends and family and everything we knew.



We learned the basics and then we scattered in the wind to the far corners of the Earth.

We found new friends and new family.



We became brothers and sisters regardless of color, race or creed.



We had plenty of good times, and plenty of bad times.

We didn’t get enough sleep.



We smoked and drank too much.

We picked up both good and bad habits.



We worked hard and played harder.



We didn’t earn a great wage.

We experienced the happiness of mail call and the sadness of missing important events back home.



We didn’t know when, or even if, we were ever going to see home again.



We grew up fast, and yet somehow, we never grew up at all.

Our primary mission was to defend American freedoms we hold so dear.



Some of us saw actual combat, and some of us didn’t.



Some of us saw the world, and some of us didn’t.

Some of us dealt with physical warfare. Many of us dealt with psychological warfare.



We have seen and experienced and dealt with things that we can’t fully describe or explain, as not all of our sacrifices were physical.



We participated in time honored ceremonies and rituals with each other, strengthening our bonds and camaraderie.



We counted on each other to get our job done and sometimes just to survive.



We have dealt with victory and tragedy.

We have celebrated and mourned.



We lost a few along the way.

When our adventure was over, some of us went back home, some of us started somewhere new, and some of us never came home at all.



We have told amazing and hilarious stories of our exploits and adventures.



We share an unspoken bond with each other, that most people don’t experience, and few will understand.



We speak highly of our own branch of service, and poke fun at the other branches.



We know however, that if needed, we will be there for our brothers and sisters and stand together as one in a heartbeat.



Being a Veteran is something that had to be earned, and it can never be taken away.

It has no monetary value, but at the same time it is a priceless gift.



People see a Veteran and they thank them for their service.



When we see each other, we give that little upwards head nod, or a slight smile, knowing that we have shared and experienced things that most people have not.



So, from myself to the rest of the veterans out there, I commend and thank you for all that you have done and sacrificed for your country.



Try to remember the good times and make peace with the bad times.



Share your stories.



But most importantly, stand tall and proud, for you have earned the right to be called a Veteran.

 

[rhino 2]

Veterans



To understand a Military Veteran you must know:



We left home as teenagers or in our early twenties for an unknown adventure.



We loved our country enough to defend it and protect it with our own lives.

We said goodbye to friends and family and everything we knew.



We learned the basics and then we scattered in the wind to the far corners of the Earth.

We found new friends and new family.



We became brothers and sisters regardless of color, race or creed.



We had plenty of good times, and plenty of bad times.

We didn’t get enough sleep.



We smoked and drank too much.

We picked up both good and bad habits.



We worked hard and played harder.



We didn’t earn a great wage.

We experienced the happiness of mail call and the sadness of missing important events back home.



We didn’t know when, or even if, we were ever going to see home again.



We grew up fast, and yet somehow, we never grew up at all.

Our primary mission was to defend American freedoms we hold so dear.



Some of us saw actual combat, and some of us didn’t.



Some of us saw the world, and some of us didn’t.

Some of us dealt with physical warfare. Many of us dealt with psychological warfare.



We have seen and experienced and dealt with things that we can’t fully describe or explain, as not all of our sacrifices were physical.



We participated in time honored ceremonies and rituals with each other, strengthening our bonds and camaraderie.



We counted on each other to get our job done and sometimes just to survive.



We have dealt with victory and tragedy.

We have celebrated and mourned.



We lost a few along the way.

When our adventure was over, some of us went back home, some of us started somewhere new, and some of us never came home at all.



We have told amazing and hilarious stories of our exploits and adventures.



We share an unspoken bond with each other, that most people don’t experience, and few will understand.



We speak highly of our own branch of service, and poke fun at the other branches.



We know however, that if needed, we will be there for our brothers and sisters and stand together as one in a heartbeat.



Being a Veteran is something that had to be earned, and it can never be taken away.

It has no monetary value, but at the same time it is a priceless gift.



People see a Veteran and they thank them for their service.



When we see each other, we give that little upwards head nod, or a slight smile, knowing that we have shared and experienced things that most people have not.



So, from myself to the rest of the veterans out there, I commend and thank you for all that you have done and sacrificed for your country.



Try to remember the good times and make peace with the bad times.



Share your stories.



But most importantly, stand tall and proud, for you have earned the right to be called a Veteran.

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[hogcowboy]

 

[evermill]

Thank you for posting and your service. I still try to live by the creed even as an old fart:

1. I am an American Veteran
   
2. I proudly served my country
   
3. I live the values I learned in the military
   
4. I continue to serve community, my country and my fellowship veterans
   
5. I maintain my physical and mental discipline
   
6. I continue to lead and improve
   
7. I make a difference
   
8. I honor and remember my fallen comrades
   

 

[2006gold]

Met a fellow VP aircrewman at a restaurant last evening. He. served a few years before me in one of the squadrons based on Oahu. We got to swapping experiences, places, events to a small group that had gathered around. Guess we might have closed the place down if those we were with hadn't dragged us both out of there. Good memories (mostly).

 

[waynedudes]

Good Bye NFL

I am done watching NFL games. I will not follow my team any longer, I will not ever attend another game, nor will it be broadcast on any of my home TV's.

It is one thing when a handful of overpaid players refuse to stand for the National Anthem and disrespect this country, especially our veterans. But now when Miami Dolphins owner Steve Ross supports players that show this type of disrespect, that was the last straw for me. Ross said the protesting players are "smart young men of character who want to make our world a better place for everyone. They wanted to start a conversation and are making a difference in our community, including working with law enforcement to bring people together".

By making this statement I can only draw the conclusion that kneeing during the National Anthem has something to do with racial issues or intercity issues, but when I see them do it I only see spoiled overpaid young men who have never defended our country disrespecting our country and it pisses me off.

I am only one old veteran. My opinion will never count, nor will my withholding a few dollars from NFL purchases ever mean anything to a rich Steve Ross. However, it will make me feel better to be done with the NFL.

I will never watch an NFL game again! They can take it and shove it. "For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know". USMC Vietnam, 69-70. US Army retired.

 

[Al Corr]

She has admitted she was wrong. Has apoligised many times.

She hasn't apologized to me.

 

[rhino 2]

She hasn't apologized to me.

She can come to my house shake my hand and Apologized to me...And that and 20¢ will get me a ride on the Subway....Really after all this time does it really matter any more.

The Apology should come from ;Eisenhower' Kennedy 'Johnson- McNama ' Nixon...

But they are all in the box now, And we are still here...No one in their right mind can say we were right being over there...

And if you study up on ;The first Vietnam/Indochina war 45/46....The British should be apologizing to the Vietnamese people..For having to help the French Team up with the sizable and well equipped Japanese troops that were still there to defeat the Viet-Minh, And give Vietnam to the French...Which they the French were pushed out in 1954.....And thats where we come in....:gah:...

 

[alwrmcusn]

VP 30 In Jax