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11/11/2009 08:08:54 AM · #1 |
Thanks to all of you veterans who have laid it out on the line for us all.
I am humbled by your dedication and service.
Here is 'my' veteran. Let's see yours.
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11/11/2009 08:12:54 AM · #2 |
I dont have any pics of my sister in her military outfit but here she is at her wedding. Both she and her husband serve in the Air Force. She served in Kuwait and Bharain during the Iraqi War. |
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11/11/2009 08:27:17 AM · #3 |
Oldest son now serving in the Air Force.
Me on the left (20 years Air Force), Chad (6 year Marine), and Kyle (1.5 years Air Force), Luke is the little guy and not quite old enough to serve, he just had his first birthday.
Thanks to all Veterans.
Today I will go and put a new flag on my father's grave. 30 years Air Force.
eta - I found a pic of Chad in uniform.
Message edited by author 2009-11-11 08:29:45. |
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11/11/2009 09:14:36 AM · #4 |
My Husband: Desert Storm Veteran
and Justin
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11/11/2009 10:11:26 AM · #5 |
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11/11/2009 10:12:34 AM · #6 |
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11/11/2009 10:17:47 AM · #7 |
Message edited by author 2009-11-11 10:18:38. |
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11/11/2009 10:33:27 AM · #8 |
That's me. 22 years US Army retired. My wife said "let your hair grow!" And thank you to all who serve now and in the past, both in the military and on the civilian side.
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11/11/2009 11:40:47 AM · #9 |
Thanks  bassbone for starting this, and thanks to all the vets & those currently serving.
 My dad, circa 1944. |
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11/11/2009 12:36:06 PM · #10 |
PFC Richard Pierre Paul Rivard |
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11/11/2009 12:43:25 PM · #11 |
This was a challenge entry from my daughter, Eleanor  pwncakesauce in honor of my Father-in-law, her grandfather, who was shot down three times over Germany flying bomber escort.
He escaped and got home all three times just to crawl back into a plane and do it all over again.
They don't make 'em like they used to.....
Many family members of mine have served, and died, in the armed forces of this country and for that I am proud, and deeply grateful.
Message edited by author 2009-11-11 12:46:22.
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11/11/2009 12:46:10 PM · #12 |
| The only thing impressive about my 11 years service is that miraculously it was all during peacetime... |
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11/11/2009 12:51:44 PM · #13 |
| My grandfather was a ground pounder for the allies at the Battle of the Bulge. My friends dad was there on D-Day. My cousin just returned from a tour with the Navy and my buddy is an Iraq war vet. These are the vets I'm thinking of today. Thank you for serving! |
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11/11/2009 01:32:29 PM · #14 |
| A shout out to my friend Cory (aka Fetor) who is hanging out in Afghanistan. Stop by his portfolio and leave a comment or two for him if you have the time. He doesn't get a chance to visit DPC too often - bandwidth sucks there - but he'll see new comments eventually. He's working on a series of photographs of women in war for a book. And let me tell you - don't know if it is his charm or what, but the US Marines have a LOT of gorgeous young women in the ranks! |
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11/11/2009 02:17:20 PM · #15 |
Here are a couple of my dad:
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I'd love to know more about his military service. We have his purple cross and old telegrams announcing when he was missing in action and when he was found. Unfortunately his records were destroyed in a big fire.
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11/11/2009 02:52:33 PM · #16 |
60,000 Veterans remembered here.
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11/11/2009 03:02:25 PM · #17 |
citymars....sorry to hear about your dad's records, that has to be hard.
Mom and dad (US Army) on their wedding day
Brother, (US Army), sorry don't have one of him in uniform
Sister with her husband (US Navy)
Brother (US Navy), and his wife
and me at my US Navy retirement, with mom, dad and brother-in-law
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11/11/2009 03:19:14 PM · #18 |
Some good stories and photos here, too.
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11/11/2009 10:01:52 PM · #19 |
Thank you for your service.
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11/11/2010 06:16:47 PM · #20 |
During my 2008 deployment to Iraq. My portfolio has several shots of Veteran's. Thanks to all the Veteran's who have served and continue to serve!! |
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11/11/2010 06:24:49 PM · #21 |
  My Father
Citation:
Sgt. Bleak, a member of the medical company, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and indomitable courage above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. As a medical aidman, he volunteered to accompany a reconnaissance patrol committed to engage the enemy and capture a prisoner for interrogation. Forging up the rugged slope of the key terrain, the group was subjected to intense automatic weapons and small arms fire and suffered several casualties. After administering to the wounded, he continued to advance with the patrol. Nearing the military crest of the hill, while attempting to cross the fire-swept area to attend the wounded, he came under hostile fire from a small group of the enemy concealed in a trench. Entering the trench he closed with the enemy, killed 2 with bare hands and a third with his trench knife. Moving from the emplacement, he saw a concussion grenade fall in front of a companion and, quickly shifting his position, shielded the man from the impact of the blast. Later, while ministering to the wounded, he was struck by a hostile bullet but, despite the wound, he undertook to evacuate a wounded comrade. As he moved down the hill with his heavy burden, he was attacked by 2 enemy soldiers with fixed bayonets. Closing with the aggressors, he grabbed them and smacked their heads together, then carried his helpless comrade down the hill to safety. Sgt. Bleak's dauntless courage and intrepid actions reflect utmost credit upon himself and are in keeping with the honored traditions of the military service.[1]
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11/11/2010 06:37:32 PM · #22 |
| Thank you all, for everything that you have done and do for us. |
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11/11/2010 07:07:47 PM · #23 |
My basic training portrait from Lackland AFB, 1979.
Myself and my mom, late 1983, I think.
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11/11/2010 08:26:26 PM · #24 |
USNTC Company 251 Petty Officers. I'm the one with the frog on his belt.
This was my boot camp photo printed in The Anchor.
Gotta love those milkman uniforms!
Message edited by author 2010-11-11 20:36:53.
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11/11/2010 09:56:15 PM · #25 |
I retired after twenty years of service. Two of my boys playing around with dad's uniforms.
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