Veterans Day.

[BYprodriver]

I was in U.S.M.C reserve soon after Vietnam war ended. My service was overly easy (motor pool mechanic) so depending on the occasion when military veterans are asked to stand & be recognized I often don't since my contribution was small compared to many others.

My dad was in Air Force 20 years. Voted outstanding Airman of the year. He was the guy that saw the 1st missle site being built in Cuba Oct. 1962.

Thank You for your service DoninDel !

[DoninDel]

Originally Posted by BYprodriver

I was in U.S.M.C reserve soon after Vietnam war ended. My service was overly easy (motor pool mechanic) so depending on the occasion when military veterans are asked to stand & be recognized I often don't since my contribution was small compared to many others.

My dad was in Air Force 20 years. Voted outstanding Airman of the year. He was the guy that saw the 1st missle site being built in Cuba Oct. 1962.

Thank You for your service DoninDel !

Reminds me - Stateside, I knew of a guy who answered phone: "Motor T - we got 2 bys 4 bys, 6 bys 8 bys - if we can't truck it, **************** it" - it was the base commander calling...

As you know, in time of need, all Marines become infantry - you stood ready to put your life on the line if needed, and you should be proud of that.
Your service was far more than those who got a note from a Dr for alleged bone spurs to avoid serving.
Reservists went thru the same boot camp as active Marines - more than most civilians could imagine.

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by DoninDel

Reminds me - Stateside, I knew of a guy who answered phone: "Motor T - we got 2 bys 4 bys, 6 bys 8 bys - if we can't truck it, **************** it" - it was the base commander calling...

As you know, in time of need, all Marines become infantry - you stood ready to put your life on the line if needed, and you should be proud of that.
Your service was far more than those who got a note from a Dr for alleged bone spurs to avoid serving.
Reservists went thru the same boot camp as active Marines - more than most civilians could imagine.

Yes note to self: if you are going to Parris Island, don't go in the summer. I had no idea I could sweat that much.

[DoninDel]

Originally Posted by BYprodriver

Yes note to self: if you are going to Parris Island, don't go in the summer. I had no idea I could sweat that much.

Bet you remember sand fleas. Nothing that small has a right to bite that hard...