This goes out to all our veterans out there, near and far, retired or still in service, those that never made it home. This thread is for u guys.
I salute every one of u guys and would do just about anything to show my gratitude for everything yall have sacrificed to keep us and all of the free world safe. Thank u just doesnt cover it. Umen,and women have put ur life on the line to protect us and ur deeds tend to go unnoticed by ur average civilian. They take freedom for granted. I know that freedom is not free. And that if yall didnt do what yall did, the world would be a very different place.

I guess what I am trying to say here is THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YALL HAVE DONE FOR THIS AND OTHER COUNTRIES

If u r a veteran of war or are currently serving, please post here your branch, class, and any other titles u wish to post
I would love to hear ur stories

Very kind of you Kes, you are a respectful young man. 1st Infantry Div. 74-78

I want to echo the sentiment...i never did serve. I do thank all who have and do serve. You are the reason for such a great country. Thank you.

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Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers.

Arte et Marte
(Skill and Fighting)

Thank you Kes and to all my fellow vets.

US Navy 1992 - 1999
USS Saginaw (LST-1188)
USS Laboon (DDG-58)
Navy Air Terminal - Norfolk

PH and TR, thank u for yalls service

Armistice Day.

Shouts and whistles here in France.

A shame.

Sad.

Swedish Army.
Mechanized infantry 1995-2000
Air assault battalion 2000-2011
Combat engineers 2011-

Served in Kosovo and Afghanistan.

Maki Boy wrote: Swedish Army.
Mechanized infantry 1995-2000
Air assault battalion 2000-2011
Combat engineers 2011-

Served in Kosovo and Afghanistan.

Wow. Served for almost 19 years and still going. Thanks for ur service man. I idolize all military of the free world.

The day we now recognize as Veterans Day got its start on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. It was called Armistice Day. It signified the cessation of combat and the end of World War 1. At the time it was just called the Great War. I salute all my brothers and sisters of the armed services, past and present, wherever you are. God Bless and watch over you all.

I completely agree, this year I went to my local armistice service.
I bought my RFC cap badge (on my chest alongside my poppy to pay homage to my grandfather who served in the great war. Below is a small testiment to him as my own mark or respect to him and indeed to all those who gave everything so that we could keep our freedom.


Also for our current and veteran serviceman wether it be land/air/sea....we owe them our lives as they put theirs in harms way for us without question.....guys if you ever need anything if you ever happen to be In london, england....it woulx be an honour.

Happy Veterans Day to all of my Brothers and Sisters who have walked the line and continue to walk the line.
R.L.T.W....Hooah!!!!
3/75th
Coop

madtothebone1 wrote: I completely agree, this year I went to my local armistice service.
I bought my RFC cap badge (on my chest alongside my poppy to pay homage to my grandfather who served in the great war. Below is a small testiment to him as my own mark or respect to him and indeed to all those who gave everything so that we could keep our freedom.

Also for our current and veteran serviceman wether it be land/air/sea....we owe them our lives as they put theirs in harms way for us without question.....guys if you ever need anything if you ever happen to be In london, england....it woulx be an honour.

Anthony good to see ya my brother !!!!

T.R. wrote: Very kind of you Kes, you are a respectful young man. 1st Infantry Div. 74-78

Big Red One Baby!!! oldest division in the United States Army.
Much respect for The Fighting First.
Hooah!!

I served one year in military police in 2003. That was a lot of fun since I like shooting, wrestling and blowing up stuff. After that I have volunteered on every refresher course I can. Theres a link to Dr Daves thread to one funny incident during my service.

dogfightplay.com/index.php/forum/2-gossi...-one?start=28#122007

Thanks goes out to all vetarans from all over the world. Your tremendous sacrifices will always be remembered.

US Navy 2013-Present
RTC Division 321

...I'm new, so not much to put here

Lol luna, it's still a big leap to join a service. I'm thinking of joining the airforce or navy. But for now I'm going to serve locally by joining the police department.

Thank you to all who served, are serving, and will serve, their countries.

Hey tkestrel....It really is cool....I did all my training for the R.A.F only to fail the final medical on some stupid viral thing I had as a kid. Otherwise id be in a eurofighter right now and ive hated myself for it ever since as its all I ever wanted to do, so I figure this is as close as it gets unless I get a huge windfall and get a private flying liscense. So if you want it bro then grab it and dont let it go.....skys the limit.

1ST Battalion, 5TH Marines, A CO. and C CO. aka "batman"

Great thread. Thank you Kes.

I hope you don't mind me sharing a bit of family history. Madtothebone's grandfather reminded me of my uncle Ronaldo (Ronnie) Sheward, who was an inspiration to me. He was one of many Argentinians who joined the RAF to fight the Nazis in WW2. So many joined that 164 Argentine-British squadron was formed. Its motto was Firmes Volamos (Determined We Fly) and its unique insignia was a British lion backed by the rising sun of Argentina.

Some pilots adorned the side of their aircraft with the popular Argentine cartoon character Patoruzu, an indigenous Indian with incredible strength - arguably the world's first cartoon super hero.

The squadron was first equipped with Supermarine Spitfires. Here's a group photo taken in 1942 in front of one of their birds. Ronnie is third from the right sporting a fine Supermario style moustache (is he the moustache man? lol)


Later they were equipped with Hawker Hurricanes tasked with intercepting V1 rockets, which Ronnie described as 'mierda en los pantalones' flying. They later made their name in the ground attack role riding rocket armed Typhoons. The squadron fought throughout the battle for Normandy and beyond into Belgium and Holland providing close air support and anti armour missions for the British and US Army divisions. 164 Squadron took many casualties, but they were deadly. During the German counter attacks around Falaise (the battle of the bulge) he flew eighty sorties in ten days against the German panzers. His bird was shredded by ground fire several times, but kept flying. Ronnie survived the war and retired as a Squadron Leader with a DFC. He settled in England and married into my family.

Years on, the Falklands war broke his heart - especially because the legend of 164 Squadron was used to spur on the brave Argentine A4 Skyhawk pilots in 1982 - and they were incredibly brave. They sank six British ships (yes, six) and almost turned the war.
Ronnie died three years ago. We have his medals, a few photos, and an incredible story. I hope you didn't mind me sharing it with you.

Ronnie Biggs wrote: Great thread. Thank you Kes.

I hope you don't mind me sharing a bit of family history. Madtothebone's grandfather reminded me of my uncle Ronaldo (Ronnie) Sheward, who was an inspiration to me. He was one of many Argentinians who joined the RAF to fight the Nazis in WW2. So many joined that 164 Argentine-British squadron was formed. Its motto was Firmes Volamos (Determined We Fly) and its unique insignia was a British lion backed by the rising sun of Argentina.

Some pilots adorned the side of their aircraft with the popular Argentine cartoon character Patoruzu, an indigenous Indian with incredible strength - arguably the world's first cartoon super hero.

The squadron was first equipped with Supermarine Spitfires. Here's a group photo taken in 1942 in front of one of their birds. Ronnie is third from the right with sporting a fine Supermario style moustache (is he the moustache man? lol)

Later they were equipped with Hawker Hurricanes tasked with intercepting V1 rockets, which Ronnie described as 'mierda en los pantalones' flying. They later made their name in the ground attack role riding rocket armed Typhoons. The squadron fought throughout the battle for Normandy and beyond into Belgium and Holland providing close air support and anti armour missions for the British and US Army divisions. 164 Squadron took many casualties, but they were deadly. During the German counter attacks around Falaise (the battle of the bulge) he flew eighty sorties in ten days against the German panzers. His bird was shredded by ground fire several times, but kept flying. Ronnie survived the war and retired as a Squadron Leader with a DFC. He settled in England and married into my family.

Years on, the Falklands war broke his heart - especially because the legend of 164 Squadron was used to spur on the brave Argentine A4 Skyhawk pilots in 1982 - and they were incredibly brave. They sank six British ships (yes, six) and almost turned the war.
Ronnie died three years ago. We have his medals, a few photos, and an incredible story. I hope you didn't mind me sharing it with you.

Wow Ronnie, that is an incredible story! He sounds like a good man. What a guy. I love to hear the stories of brave individuals who willingly put their life on the line for their country. Thank u for sharing that story with us Ronnie he, along with all the other men who fought gallantly, will not be forgotten.

I would also like to think black flag for his service marines r a tough branch to go into. My grandpa was ISa marine. He says once a marine, ALWAYS a marine, the change is forever. My whole family is military dating all the way back to the trenches of WW1. My family has lost a lot of good brothers and cousins to the rage of war. That's y i want to join, to continue the Honeycutt "legacy".
Also thank u mad for ur service, even though u failed, u still showed the willingness and bravery to fight for ur country

Here is one of those men that my family has lost. I did some further research a few months ago to make sure this was truly a Honeycutt and not a rare twined named stranger. Records showed that we r distant relatives. His name was Charles (Bob) Robert Marshall of Floyd County. Here's the story to one of our longest M.I.A family members finally found summer of this year. He was still in the wreckage of his destroyed bomber
www.kentucky.com/2013/06/01/2662060/sixt...er-floyd-county.html

Here's one of my heros. A Navy SEAL named Marcus Luttrell. He went through hell and back in Afghanistan and through training itself was hell. Take a look at the trailer. I've done read the book and cant wait till the movie