To ALL Veterans Past and Present?
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Dear, mr Morris\nI am stationed here at Fort Drum, I am on CQ right now and I posted a question and came across yours I just want to say Thank you and to let you know that you touched the heart of a soldier. SGT Jones
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I served for 20 years and retired in '92.  One of the things we noticed during the run-up to Desert Storm was the number of people all over Europe, I was assigned to CINCUSNAVEUR support in London, who were screaming "Wait! We didn't know we might have to go to WAR!"  That was from people with 8 or 10 years in.  All we career types could say was "You're in the military, what did you think we were here for?"  If there is a good thing about the Iraqi conflict, which I opposed from the start, it is that our young service men and women have a clear understanding of for what they are signing up.  The young people who put their lives on the line for the rest of us are truly the best of our best.  I just wish our National Leadership valued them as they deserve.
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Nope. A veteran is someone who's served his nation in a military service. More than a reward, or thank you, it's also acknowledging that a vet is somone who's demonstrated that he's willing to put the good of his community before his own good, or safety. And is able to work as part of a group, rather than an individual doing his "9 to 5 gig"   Non-vets may have the same attributes, but have simply not proven this part of their personality yet.
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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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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veteran%27s_Day\n\nGood Luck!!!
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No thanks needed. But thanks for mentioning it. As a Vietnam era veteran, I didn't hear that from anyone for a couple of decades.
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Um...here's a couple.  \n\nhttp://www.military.com\nhttp://www.vetfriends.com  \nhttp://www.veteransalumni.com\n\nI know for sure you can find veterans and reconnect with them through the first two, although I've never tried the second.  The only catch is that I believe they have to have signed up to the site (it's like classmates.com for veterans).\n\nBtw, I think that's really awesome of you to help him out like that.  Good luck!!!
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6 years and counting SSG <--for almost 2 weeks. Hanging out in lovely Afghanistan with the rest of the guys and girls of OEF-7. Won't be home for Christmas... send Girl Scout Cookies...or the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders?? Hey it's my fantasy leave me alone. HAHA\n\nI know we have all lost loved ones but there is a quote by Gen Patton that I like. If you don't like it please take no offense.\n\n"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived."\n- General George S. Patton, Jr \n\nIf he were alive today I'm sure I would have said men and women.
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http://www.archives.gov/veterans/
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Hey Tofu, what veteran? Kerry is a veteran only in the misfortunes he creates for hisself. I know he served in Nam. almost a whole 3 months---now theres a hero for you. Its a wonder his own people didn't frag him.  His life is a series of flubs: senate commitee hearings on vietnam, his catsup princess, the 04 presidential campaign, and his "I voted for it before I voted against it", now just outright insulting the troops and trying to blame it as a botched joke. Kerry, your the only joke and no one is laughing.  I wonder when the people of the state of Massachusetts are gonna grow a pair and fire his sorry ****
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We are the past.  We can't selectively ignore past events.  Do you want to forget Hitler?
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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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I support our troops all the time! I have never forgotten about them for one second! I had 5 uncles who served in WWII, 2 of which served in the Korean conflict, then later on, I had 2 uncles who served in the Viet Nam war. BTW, the people who served in Viet Nam were spat upon and degraded so badly that I felt ashamed of how our country treated them when they came home! Anyway, I won't get hostile, but I am very proud of our men and women who are serving in all divisions of our military. I do DJ/KJ shows quite often in an American Legion Post, and there is never a night that we don't all hold hands and sing "God Bless the USA." Yes, I AM VERY PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN, AND AM TRUELY GRATEFUL TO OUR TROOPS...PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE!
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I used to roll my eyes at the military. I used to spew uneducated nonsense about how our country was a terrible place to live, and that I wanted to live someplace that was actually free. That was before I realized that soldiers sacrafice so much of their own freedom in order to make our country a great place to live. Thank you for giving your life to make all of us "civilians" free. Happy Father's Day, Big C!" You're doing a wonderful Job!
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I'm a 50 + year old Viet Nam Army Vet. Please take my word for this. The war in Iraq is NOT worth dieing for. I'm not against serving, but only for a good cause. Please stay home, get an education and demand better from our elected officials.\nThank you,\nSgt. Snafu
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I served 3 years, 8 months and 10 days in the United States Marine Corps. I was a infantry machinegunner. (Look that up and it might mean something to you) I did 2 tours to Iraq. The first time I went 47 days without enough water to wash my body with. I slept on the ground, I slept in 3 hour increments.  The second time I went into Fallujah in March of 2004. There I lost my best friend and 2 other buddies after 28 days of continuos battle in the Jolan district. I spent the summer in various foxholes and bunkers at night, and foot patrols by day in 135 degree heat in full gear. Finally on my last patrol I caught shrapnel from a 155 mm artilery shell rigged as an IED (bomb) The shrapnel penetrated the right frontal and right temporal lobes of my brain 3 inches. Also took a 3 inch chunk out of my right shoulder. I have dementia, and severe headaches constantly. I am rated 100% disabled by the VA.......AM I A VETERAN?\nTechnically???? F*ck you, dont even say the word veteran unless you are talking about one of my brothers in arms!
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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