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Thank you to every Veteran who served our nation!

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Thank you to every Veteran who served our nation!



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Veterans Day is a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served. For one day, we stand united in respect for you, our veterans.

This holiday started as a day to reflect upon the heroism of those who died in our country's service and was originally called Armistice Day. It fell on Nov. 11 because that is the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. However, in 1954, the holiday was changed to "Veterans Day" in order to account for all veterans in all wars.

We celebrate and honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.

Veterans Day | Military.com
 
What, again?! I thought we were supposed to do this everyday to bring meaning to our decadent, civilian lives.

Beyond that Veterans Day inevitably leads to thoughts about World War I and the nationalism that helped cause it. It serves as a warning that serves us very well today with a nihilistic nationalist in the White House. History shows us, this does not end well.
 
j brown's body said:
What, again?! I thought we were supposed to do this everyday to bring meaning to our decadent, civilian lives.

Beyond that Veterans Day inevitably leads to thoughts about World War I and the nationalism that helped cause it. It serves as a warning that serves us very well today with a nihilistic nationalist in the White House. History shows us, this does not end well.
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One post in, and you have interject Trump. Pathetic.
 
Common Sense 1 said:
Thank you to every Veteran who served our nation!



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Veterans Day is a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served. For one day, we stand united in respect for you, our veterans.

This holiday started as a day to reflect upon the heroism of those who died in our country's service and was originally called Armistice Day. It fell on Nov. 11 because that is the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. However, in 1954, the holiday was changed to "Veterans Day" in order to account for all veterans in all wars.

We celebrate and honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.

Veterans Day | Military.com
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Thank you very much for posting this. And heartfelt thanks to all who have served, especially those who gave all. :2usflag:
 
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What, again?! I thought we were supposed to do this everyday to bring meaning to our decadent, civilian lives.

Beyond that Veterans Day inevitably leads to thoughts about World War I and the nationalism that helped cause it. It serves as a warning that serves us very well today with a nihilistic nationalist in the White House. History shows us, this does not end well.




nota bene said:
One post in, and you have interject Trump. Pathetic.
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A terrible sickness that strikes every where in our nation! I agree PATHETIC!
 
Today and every day. Thank a veteran, pay for their dinner, shake a hand, ask if they need a ride or a hug.
 
Common Sense 1 said:
Originally Posted by j brown's body View Post
What, again?! I thought we were supposed to do this everyday to bring meaning to our decadent, civilian lives.

Beyond that Veterans Day inevitably leads to thoughts about World War I and the nationalism that helped cause it. It serves as a warning that serves us very well today with a nihilistic nationalist in the White House. History shows us, this does not end well.






A terrible sickness that strikes every where in our nation! I agree PATHETIC!
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Raising money for veterans and then using it for one's own campaign is a sickness.
 
Common Sense 1 said:
Thank you to every Veteran who served our nation!



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Veterans Day is a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served. For one day, we stand united in respect for you, our veterans.

This holiday started as a day to reflect upon the heroism of those who died in our country's service and was originally called Armistice Day. It fell on Nov. 11 because that is the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. However, in 1954, the holiday was changed to "Veterans Day" in order to account for all veterans in all wars.

We celebrate and honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.

Veterans Day | Military.com
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This is the 100th anniversary of Veterans Day. For someone to say that to me, it doesn't mean much. I consider it a civic obligation. I'm saddened that too many people think they are too good to serve.
 
A salute to all my brothers in arms.

 
j brown's body said:
What, again?! I thought we were supposed to do this everyday to bring meaning to our decadent, civilian lives.

Beyond that Veterans Day inevitably leads to thoughts about World War I and the nationalism that helped cause it. It serves as a warning that serves us very well today with a nihilistic nationalist in the White House. History shows us, this does not end well.
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Your problem is that you do not have a rational understanding of what a nationalist is. You probably think Hitler was a nationalist.
 
To my dad and brother and all those who have served so that I am free to post this; THANK YOU from the bottom of heart !!!
 
Common Sense 1 said:
Thank you to every Veteran who served our nation!


Veterans Day is a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served. For one day, we stand united in respect for you, our veterans.

This holiday started as a day to reflect upon the heroism of those who died in our country's service and was originally called Armistice Day. It fell on Nov. 11 because that is the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. However, in 1954, the holiday was changed to "Veterans Day" in order to account for all veterans in all wars.

We celebrate and honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.

Veterans Day | Military.com
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I thank the Marine Corps for accepting me and allowing me to serve the nation.

I considered my service an honor.
 
Mycroft said:
A salute to all my brothers in arms.

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The great Sam Elliot as the great Brigadier of Union Cavalry John Buford USMA 1848. Here, from the great movie Gettysburg:

Gettysburg: Buford's Cavalry



At about 7:30 in the morning of July 1st, with the Confederate division of Major General Henry Heth advancing down the Chambersburg Pike, Buford’s plan was for his cavalrymen to fight dismounted, with the idea of fighting a delaying action. Buford’s cavalrymen skillfully defended their positions, and the Federals made the most from their six artillery pieces, which Buford had ordered dispersed for maximum effectiveness. When Heth discovered he couldn’t just brush aside the stubborn Federals, he ordered his brigades into lines of battle. All of this took time, and by 9:30, with Heth’s brigades in line and advancing, the lead elements of the Union 1st Corps arrived and went into action.

Buford had bought the time necessary for Union infantry to arrive and help stem the Confederate advance. Although, the Federals would eventually be forced to retreat though the town, more Union Corps arrived and set up a strong defensive position on high ground south of Gettysburg. This set the stage for the repulse of Confederate attacks on July 2nd and 3rd, resulting in a Union victory and Confederate retreat back to Virginia. Buford’s cavalry harassed the Confederates as they retreated over the next several days.

General John Buford’s Report on His Cavalry’s Action at Gettysburg – Iron Brigader





My unit at Ft. Myer next to the Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery. I refer loosely to the 3d Infantry Regiment The Old Guard of the Army of course, given it is the Army's unit that I was invited into and spent four years. ;)


Sam Elliott To Narrate ‘Honor Guard’ Docuseries About Army’s 3rd Infantry Regiment Training

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Sam Elliott has been set to narrate the four-part docuseries Honor Guard, the follow-up to his 2016 feature documentary on The [Tomb of the] Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery.

Honor Guard follows U.S. Army soldiers who volunteer for the grueling training required to serve at the 3rd Infantry Regiment, aka The Old Guard, the oldest active infantry regiment in the Army. [The docuseries focuses on those who earn a spot at The Regiment, in the Honor Guard Caisson Platoon, on the U.S. Army Drill Team, or participate in a full-honors funeral ceremony in Arlington National Cemetery.

Creators Neal Schrodetzki (who is also writing and directing) and Ethan Morse will film the never-before-documented training cycles. The pair met while serving together in the Army as guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, whose training was spotlighted in The Unknowns. It would later allow them exclusive access to film Honor Guard.

“We wanted Mr. Elliott to narrate Honor Guard because he’s known throughout the military for portraying American heroes in film,” Schrodetzki said. “From his role as the legendary Sargeant Major Plumley in We Were Soldiers to his character as the morally upright Army officer Sam Damon in Once An Eagle, Sam Elliott represents the soul and spirit of Honor Guard.

Added Elliott: “It was an opportunity for me to honor those that honor the fallen.”

‘Honor Guard’: Sam Elliott To Narrate Docuseries About 3rd Infantry Training – Deadline
 
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When someone thanks me for serving, I always say thank you but I am thinking you are about 50 years too late. When I see all this fawning over service people now it turns my stomach as much as the people spitting on the Vietnam vets. Most of these people don't give a crap if you served, it is just the fad of the day. It also turns my stomach when I see a guy who volunteered to join the service and volunteered to be in a combat unit whine about how bad it was. What did he think he was signing up for? As a teenage kid who was drafted, paid $70 a month, given a few weeks of training and tossed into the lions den, I just don't see these guys as having a gripe. I also grips my a$$ when some butt head says I know all about those who served because my dad or uncle or some other relative served. Only those who have seen the elephant know what it is all about.

The way the vets are treated at the VA facilities is proof that little more than lip service is available for them. If the American people really cared about the Vets they would not be dying while waiting for medical treatment.

To me Veterans day is for my brothers who didn't make it back. I try to live a little for them every day, not just one day a year.
 
Common Sense 1 said:
Thank you to every Veteran who served our nation!



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Veterans Day is a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served. For one day, we stand united in respect for you, our veterans.

This holiday started as a day to reflect upon the heroism of those who died in our country's service and was originally called Armistice Day. It fell on Nov. 11 because that is the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. However, in 1954, the holiday was changed to "Veterans Day" in order to account for all veterans in all wars.

We celebrate and honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.

Veterans Day | Military.com
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Thanks for your support.
 
To me, Veterans' Day is like Christmas and Easter....everyone is falling over each other to be counted for saying or doing something to recognize the holiday...it's pathetic.

Tell you what, you want to honor our veterans? Cool. Do the following....

Start with the House and call each representative up, but do your homework first. When you come across one who hasn't done much for veterans, take them to task and demand they do better. When you come across one who is new, educate them as to why they have to do more their veterans. When you come across one with a good record concerning veterans, thank them and demand they stay on task.

Do the same with the Senate.

Your talking points should include protection of benefits for veterans, better care for veterans, and increase VA spending (wisely). Major points of concern should be suicide, PTSD and percentages used for benefit distribution and make sure no cuts will be tolerated. At all.

Don't waste everyone's time with asking for prayers for the soldiers, posting flags and asking to share it...forget that crap...none of that provides the mental and physical therapies needed, none of that secures older veterans from worrying about their financial situation, none of that does anything.

Calling up Congress does. If enough people do it.

The House - Directory of Representatives | House.gov

The Senate - U.S. Senate: Directories

CALL ALL OF THEM...IT ISN'T ENOUGH TO CALL YOUR OWN...CALL THEM ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
BahamaBob said:
When someone thanks me for serving, I always say thank you but I am thinking you are about 50 years too late. When I see all this fawning over service people now it turns my stomach as much as the people spitting on the Vietnam vets. Most of these people don't give a crap if you served, it is just the fad of the day. It also turns my stomach when I see a guy who volunteered to join the service and volunteered to be in a combat unit whine about how bad it was. What did he think he was signing up for? As a teenage kid who was drafted, paid $70 a month, given a few weeks of training and tossed into the lions den, I just don't see these guys as having a gripe. I also grips my a$$ when some butt head says I know all about those who served because my dad or uncle or some other relative served. Only those who have seen the elephant know what it is all about.

The way the vets are treated at the VA facilities is proof that little more than lip service is available for them. If the American people really cared about the Vets they would not be dying while waiting for medical treatment.

To me Veterans day is for my brothers who didn't make it back. I try to live a little for them every day, not just one day a year.
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Let it go.


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BahamaBob said:
To me Veterans day is for my brothers who didn't make it back. I try to live a little for them every day, not just one day a year.
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Then what's Memorial Day?
 
BahamaBob said:
When someone thanks me for serving, I always say thank you but I am thinking you are about 50 years too late. When I see all this fawning over service people now it turns my stomach as much as the people spitting on the Vietnam vets. Most of these people don't give a crap if you served, it is just the fad of the day. It also turns my stomach when I see a guy who volunteered to join the service and volunteered to be in a combat unit whine about how bad it was. What did he think he was signing up for? As a teenage kid who was drafted, paid $70 a month, given a few weeks of training and tossed into the lions den, I just don't see these guys as having a gripe. I also grips my a$$ when some butt head says I know all about those who served because my dad or uncle or some other relative served. Only those who have seen the elephant know what it is all about.

The way the vets are treated at the VA facilities is proof that little more than lip service is available for them. If the American people really cared about the Vets they would not be dying while waiting for medical treatment.

To me Veterans day is for my brothers who didn't make it back. I try to live a little for them every day, not just one day a year.
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I agree. It's a hollow thanks from those who don't know. And yes, a fad. Most don't really care.
 
BahamaBob said:
When someone thanks me for serving, I always say thank you but I am thinking you are about 50 years too late. When I see all this fawning over service people now it turns my stomach as much as the people spitting on the Vietnam vets. Most of these people don't give a crap if you served, it is just the fad of the day. It also turns my stomach when I see a guy who volunteered to join the service and volunteered to be in a combat unit whine about how bad it was. What did he think he was signing up for? As a teenage kid who was drafted, paid $70 a month, given a few weeks of training and tossed into the lions den, I just don't see these guys as having a gripe. I also grips my a$$ when some butt head says I know all about those who served because my dad or uncle or some other relative served. Only those who have seen the elephant know what it is all about.

The way the vets are treated at the VA facilities is proof that little more than lip service is available for them. If the American people really cared about the Vets they would not be dying while waiting for medical treatment.

To me Veterans day is for my brothers who didn't make it back. I try to live a little for them every day, not just one day a year.
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I don't mind seeing people "fawn" over those who have served or their thanking them for the service because I remember when they were treated with shocking contempt. Instead, I say, "It's about time."
 
nota bene said:
I don't mind seeing people "fawn" over those who have served or their thanking them for the service because I remember when they were treated with shocking contempt. Instead, I say, "It's about time."
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I served in the early to mid 1970s and experienced both good and bad. I caught a few nasty glares at airports, however I also received very kind gestures such as a customs agent at JFK after returning from Europe opening a line just to process me through and then closing that line as others started piling into it. I am delighted that today's veterans are given the respect they deserve.
 
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