Not that kind of vet! This has nothing to do with Dr. Doolittle. Today is Veterans Day, the anniversary of the day World War I (then known as the War to End All Wars -ha!) finally ended. Elsewhere November 11th is called Remembrance Day, Armistice Day, or Memorial Day. The US, however, already had a Memorial Day that began after the Civil War, so we set aside this sacred date to thank our living veterans.
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My late husband: Marine Corps
My stepson: Marine Corps
My uncle: Air Force
My son-in-law: Army Reserve (active)
My Father: Army Air Corps
Me: Army
Sister: Air Force
Son: Marines
Niece: Army
Assorted cousins, 2nd cousins, etc: Army, Air Force, Marines
Thanks to all for their service, and thanks to those who appreciate that service to country.
Uncle 1: Vietnam (KIA)
Uncle 2: Vietnam Vet
Uncle 3: USAF
Father: ARNG (Korea Era)
Me: Vietnam Era Vet (74-83)
Thanks to all who gave some, and some who gave all.
Father - 82nd Airborne
Uncle - Seabees
Me - I had these bone spurs that hurt when I danced and...
But seriously, I went for 8 draft physicals, 7- 1Y and 1-4F.
I'm embarrassed by the number of US soldiers sent to fight and die against people who were no threat to the US. More Likely a threat to an American corporation's profits. Cannon fodder for Wall Street and that ain't right.
xoxoxoBruce
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