cooksta2, thank you for serving and protecting my rights. I mean this sincerely. I truly appreciate the sacrifices of those who've served. I know it involves sacrifice... My father served in WW2. My brother served 20 years in the Navy. I personally did not serve, but I hold those who did and do in the highest regard and have deep respect and thankfulness for all you are doing and have done..

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

cooksta2,

Tarheel,

Jimmy,

And others who I have not listed. Thank you and I salute you.

And Hog, thank you.

In my 19 plus years in the USAF, I have always been taken back when someone will see me in my uniform and walk up to me on the street somewhere around town and take the time to thank me for what I do. It touches you in a way I simply can’t describe. You stand there speechless for a moment, then as the tears well up in your eyes you somehow choke out a “your welcome”.

With retirement approaching in about 6 months I know I will never find another career that will give me the satisfaction or sense pride that I have felt over these past 19 years. I will surely miss it.

For everyone out there, I highly recommend that every time you see a member of the military you take the moment of time to walk up and simply say

Thank you……….

... and HarleyRed ...

kcody --- I served in the USAF over 25 years ago, and I have an Air Force pin that I picked up from the local Vetrens Hall that I wear on my basball cap.

You would be amazed at how many times waitresses will be taking our order, and then thank me for serving my country ...

It amazes my wife ... and I tell her that pin is a real 'chick magnet' ... LOL!

Robby, Thank You!!!!

It is my Job, Duty and My Honor as other Fellow Brothers and Sisters of the Military will also Agree!!!

kcody could not have said it any better in his post!!!

I have done allot and seen allot in my 18 yrs and would not trade that for anything!!! Accept my Family!!!

and again Thank You Americans!!!

Hog

Yea Slims an Old "Load Toad"!!! LMAO!!!!

Hog

Thanks for the kind words and appreciation.

What a cool post...I thank all you too!

But then again, you already knew that!

Marla

101st MI. 3 years with the "Big Red One". Got to see the globe. Hondorus,Germany,Korea and Mexico. Yee-haw! Even got to experience Kansas!

O'er the land of the free

And the home of the brave

My family extends their thanks.

God bless you.

I pledge allegiance to the flag

of the United States of America...

And to all of you brave men and women who protect it!!

Thank You from the bottom of my heart!!

Jon

Can't thank them enough, can't be said enough, IMFO, great post Robby and I look up to all the brave americans protecting and serving our country....thank you!

agreed. A continuous thanks to those that serve and have served.

As One who served during a time when it was NOT popular and who more people spit on me than thank me , I also thank those who are serving our country which includes my Youngest Son who is approaching his 3 rd hitch. You all NO matter how popular the conflict may be, are giving us and yourselves and your children the GOD Given right to voice your thoughts and also giving that right to those who do not serve for what ever reason, and should always be remembered and cherished as our protectors.. Thank you and your family's for such a great Job , and may the person UP-Stairs keep you all safe.... TinMan

Sincere thank's to all of you men and women who have served. It is because of you that we have the freedom's that we all have in the United States Of America. I did not serve either I was to young for Vietnam and much to old for any conflict after.Thank You does not even come close to the graditude that I have for all of you.