I want to take this opportunity to say thank you to all the men and women who served or are currently serving in our armed forces.
America wouldn’t be the land of the free without your sacrifices.
I know that many of you who read my newsletter are veterans.
If I have spoken with you on the phone and I know you served in the armed forces I probably thanked you for your service. That’s something I have tried to make a habit of.
I have the utmost respect for you and consider each one you a hero. This is your day. You and your families should be incredibly proud.
Whether you are currently active duty, in the reserves, or served in the past, I would be honored if you left a comment below and told me and the other readers about where you served and what your duties were.
That way I can thank you publicly. It’s the least I can do to repay a great debt.
May God bless you and keep you from harm.
-Steve
U.S. ARMY, 1983-1991
8th Infantry Division
Bad Krauznach, Germany
Combat Communications
Thank you Roger.
Steve, very nice letter. Thank you.
I served in the USAF and during the gulf war in Saudi.
Waiting for my last inspection this Friday before I start slinging dogs LOL
Thank you Ricky.
Sorry…. Was security police 6 years and transportation 14.
Very Well Said,and May I Add My Thanks Also To All Who Served.Thank You….
Amen!
US Navy 1976-1999
USS TURNER JOY DD-951,
USS MCKEE AS-41
USS DOWNS FFG-25 And a few other duty stations.
Thank you David.
Utah Army National Guard-March 1975 to February 1984. 625th Military Police Co. Rank of Staff Sargent.
Thank you Dutch.
Retired now, served in the US ARMY during the time from 1962 thru 1972 as a medicial specialist. Served two tours in the VIET NAM conflict, when I returned to the states spent last months in Washington state, stated out seven years then reenlisted in the US NAVY SUBMARINE SERVICE. and spent the next 11 years till I retired..
Am in the process of trying to get some land donated by various cities to start a “PRIDE PARK” where there are bricks engraved with names and service laid in a pathway for all to just go and read the names and have a place to think of the cost they paid for all that we have.. Its nice to hear the words,’THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE” but its so easy to say. I remember when I came home I was never asked what good we did , but “how many did I kill”, that wasn’t the purpose then. at least today there is more respect for the service members and help for those that need the little extra to get back into society..
Thank you Richard. Yes, it’s easy to say but perhaps less common to really mean it. I really mean it.
I had high draft numbers and all the guys around me got drafted so I enlisted. I spent one year in Korea then back to Fort Bragg NC. I was a MP and got picked up by The Advanced Marksmanship Training Unit. I competed with civilian teams and other military teams, that were the top 5 percent of the shooters in the United States. When we were not on the road competing we trained and qualified all the other personnel on post.
I feel everyone on their 21st birthday should show up for military duty and serve their country in some capacity. It would keep our military forces stronger and would give the personnel a chance to get some good work skills instead of hanging around and getting in trouble.
Jim
J R Foods LLC
Thank you Jim.
US Navy for ten years and then in the US Coast.Guard for 26 years. I was in the fun and sun land of Viet Nam 68 & 69. With the Coast Guard it was Desert Storm, 9/11, Noble Eagle, Katrina. Boating safety and search & rescue, and law enforcement was my primary task. When people thank me for my service, I like to thank them for paying me to have more fun than any man deserves. Hoo Yaa, Chappy
Thank you Paul.
I served in 1974-1978 at Shepard air force base. Work on fighters for f16’s
best time of my life should have done 20
Thank you Sam.
Proud veteran of the U.S. Army, served in Desert Shield, Desert Storm and it was an honor to serve our great nation. I’m honored and is a privilege to be able to serve our nation’s heroes on a daily basis on Ft. Hood. Thanks for the comment Steve, it’s truly appreciated. Thank you for all you do for us “hot dog veterans”, without your support and help, I don’t know if I’d be where I’m at now.
Thank you Stevie.
Thanks for remembering !!!!
1St Mate Jim.
USMC.
Thank you Jim
Steve,
U.S. Army Vietnam 1966-1967 paratrooper with 1st Infantry Division
Ft. Polk, Louisiana training command 1967-1968.
Thank you Stan.
Naval Reserve Center Bangor Maine
NAVRESFIPC New Orleans
NAVRESREDCOM Region 2 Scotia New York
NARDAC Washington DC
9 years 8 Months US Navy
Dad Retired Navy
Big Brother Little Sister Navy and Little Brother Army Retired in July
It is a Family Business
🙂
Thank you Bernie.