Today is Armed Forces Day , any vets out there?
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Yes, we are here and thank you for a very nice jester. It's always nice to here that. Let's not forget those brave men and women on active duty in our armed forces around the world today. They deserve our thanks, our respect, and our support.
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Oh my gosh - you will not believe my story!  Yesterday I posted a "Thank You" to all American military Veterans in honor of Veteran's Day.  I thanked them for their personal sacrifice and courage to keep all of us safe and free.  I received my first "violation" notice today that said my HEARTFELT THANKS TO ALL VETERAN'S ON VETERAN'S DAY was removed!!!!  It was removed because it was not a question!!
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Veterans Day originated as "Armistice Day" on Nov. 11, 1918. Its purpose: to commemorate the end of World War I. First proclaimed by Congress in 1926, and each year thereafter, Armistice Day became "Veterans Day" in 1954 as a result of legislation signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The name was changed to honor all who served the nation in wars or conflicts. Veterans Day has been observed annually on this date since 1978, except for a brief period when it was celebrated on the fourth Monday of October.\n\n24.5 million -- The number of military veterans in the United States. (From the upcoming Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2006.)\n\n1.7 million -- The number of veterans who are women. (From the upcoming Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2006.)\n\n9.5 million -- The number of veterans who are age 65 or older. (From the upcoming Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2006.)\n\n2.3 million -- The number of black veterans. Additionally, 1.1 million veterans are Hispanic; 276,000 are Asian; 185,000 are American Indian or Alaska native; and 25,000 are native Hawaiian and other Pacific islander. (The numbers for blacks, Asians, American Indians and Alaska natives and native Hawaiians and other Pacific islanders cover only those reporting a single race.) (From the AmericanFactFinder.)\n\n8.2 million -- Number of Vietnam-era veterans. More than 30 percent of all veterans served in Vietnam, the largest share of any period of service. The next largest share of wartime veterans, 3.9 million or fewer than 20 percent, served during World War II. (From the upcoming Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2006.)\n\n16 percent -- Percentage of Persian Gulf War veterans who are women. In contrast, women account for 5 percent of World War II vets, 3 percent of Vietnam vets and 2 percent of Korean War vets. (From the upcoming Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2006.)\n\n432,000 -- Number of veterans who served during both the Vietnam era and in the Gulf War.\n\nIn addition,\n\n383,000 veterans served during both the Korean War and the Vietnam conflict.\n\n107,000 served during three periods: World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam conflict.\n\n376,000 served in World War II and the Korean War.\n\n(Source: AmericanFactFinder.)\n\n6 -- Number of states with 1 million or more veterans. These states are California (2.3 million), Florida (1.8 million), Texas (1.7 million), New York (1.2 million), Pennsylvania (1.1 million) and Ohio (1.1 million). (From the upcoming Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2006.)\n\n$22.4 billion -- Aggregate amount of money received annually by the 2.6 million veterans receiving compensation for service- connected disabilities. (From the upcoming Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2006.)\n\n$59.6 billion -- Total amount of federal government spending for veterans benefits programs in fiscal year 2004. (From the upcoming Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2006.)\n\n------
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Yes I agree...Veterans system is in bad shape today, there is a lot of work to be done with that system.  I do not like to hear when my fellow troops come home and have to shell out money to pay for medical bills for injuries they received while serving.  It is like saying thanks for what you done but now you deal with the consequences.  I hope the government get the picture and help out our vets who have done so much for all of us...protect freedom
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Try calling the Veterans of Foreign Wars and see if they have a driver available.
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Yes, I feel that only people that served in the Military should get the day off. It was passed as appreciation of veterans anyway.
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NO.\nIn observance of Veteran's Day. Post offices are closed.
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I don't know about Armed forces, but anyone can call them up and join.   I've used them for years and they are first rate in service and the lowest prices by far.  They do advertise on TV, just not as much as a Geico.
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www.veteransagency.mod.uk\n\nmight be able to help\nor\nwww.armed-guard.co.uk
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My, a lot of negative answers so far!  I am not in the armed services, but do have family and friends who are!  Those of you in the military on active duty to the war zones - you've been given a big job, but your the best trained, best armed soldiers in the world (despite politicians like Kerry who ship you out and then cut your funding)!  Keep up the good work, remember your training, keep up the morale, and come home safe!  Thank you for serving, we're all pulling for ya!
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Yes, I have seen this before.\nThank you for posting it here for others to share.\nLet's remember all of our troops far from home this season and always and give thanks for what they do every day.\n If you have a neighbor who is a veteran or has a son, daughter, husband or wife serving our country please take a moment to knock on their door and say thank you for their service to our country.\nMay they get home soon and safe !!\nSemper Fi
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Yes. Air Force JROTC, USMC
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Well there are a few. My Grandfather (my papa) he was in the Military. My dad, he passed away on May 29,1992. So, this Memorial Day it will have been 14 years since he died. He will be greatly missed. I love him very much and it is still so hard to deal with. And of course I always think of the men and women who have died for us and the men and women over there right now.My prayers are with all the family's of the men and women serving today.\nBy The BradAusmusls.....GO ASTROS!!!!!
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Yes Veterans day is a day to rejoice in the feedoms and liberty that many people take for granted.  It is to celebrate the fact that many brave men went off to war during WW1 (of which there are so few remaining), WW2 (numbers also dwindling), The Korean War, Vietnam and any other war torn countries that North American has lost it's youth.  Today you can include females in that mix also as there are many brave women who have gone to battle in the Gulf War and the oil war that is going on now.  I usually don't answer homework questions but feel that everyone should be aware of the brave sacrifices that these veterans gave in order for us to live as we do today.  Bravo and hope that your paragraph will educate others in your class on what Veteran's Day is all about.
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it's "Mission Accomplished" day. Today in 2003, George Bush declares "major combat operations in Iraq have ended"\n\nit's "National Love Day" in the Czech Republic\n\nit "Lei Day" in Hawaii\n\nbut most importantly:\nit's "Loyalty Day" in the US - Loyalty Day is observed on May 1 in the United States. It is a day set aside for the reaffirmation of loyalty to the United States and for the recognition of the heritage of American freedom.
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I am in the Airforce, Its not usual that we get off work early so when we do its awesome.  The day before thanksgiving this year we are getting released at 1pm.  that is awesome, it will give us plenty of time to get things done.
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VERY INTERESTING??????\nAs a Canadian I applaud your enthusiastic efforts to show you support your troops abroad.  You can join us Canadians, who have been wearing red on Fridays for quite some time, at least since earily summer '06 to support our troops over in Afghanistan.  Oddly enough we called it "Red Friday" also. \nIt was started by the Canadian families, who have loved ones serving & dieing in Afghanistan.  They chose RED, because it represents one of our prominent colors in the Canadian Flag to show how proud they are that Canada is trying to help the Afghanistan people live in a 'Taliban-free zone' country & keep terrorists  like Bin Landen out, which in turn backs up the U.S. on the "War against Terror", which sent the Canadian troops to Afghanistan in the 1st place to support the U.S. after 9/11.  Glad to see a good idea is spreading in your neck of the woods!\nGlad to have you on board!  Best of luck & safety to your troops too!  May they return home soon, safe & sound.\n"Shout out from your friendly Canuck neighbour" !  =)