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Armed Forces Day
Today is Armed Forces Day, when we honor those who are in the military, defending our Nation. Airman,Soldiers, Sailors, Marines; who took the solemn oath to support and defend our Nation against all enemies, and to obey orders of those appointed over them. Willing to go in Harms Way, to risk Life and Limb, for the Constitution of the United States of America.
It does not matter if they enlisted to serve in the Full-time Armed Forces, in the Reserve Components, or the State National Guard. They all took the same oath, and face the same hazards of duty.
Hero's every last one, that put "Country" before "Self". Who believe is "Duty, Honor, and Country"! Whenever I meet a airman, soldier, sailor or marine, I have only one thing to do. Shank their hand and say, "Thank You for your service to "Our Nation"!
Steven H. McGarthwaite
Platoon Sergeant, Retired, U.S. Army
1968-1995
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Thanks!
Dan
1SG (Ret)
U. S. ARMY 1967-1987
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Much thanks to our men and women in the armed forces. Your service, courage and sacrifice are greatly appreciated by free people around the world. Good post Steve and thank YOU for the reminder. 8T :)
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With a River of Thanks
As you drive out of Oakdale on 120 east towards Yosemite, past the Old abandon Farm house and
Red barn on the left side of Highway there is a rock bluff that flies Our American Flag masted
up high for all to see.
The Flag has been there for years. It has been looking a bit tattered these days so with the property
owners permission we gave the Bluff an upgrade with a larger new Flag.
Hope you enjoy the Glorious view as you drive by, most certainty no better, just a bit more Prominent.
During the flag replacement we coined the Bluff, Freedom Bluff, dedicated to Major Frank Garcia's
'1947 Yosemite Freedom Flight, In Honor all of Our Worlds Brave Veterans past and present
who have fought and are still fighting for us all in the name of Liberty.
http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/a...achmentid=4422
Background inlay; the Old abandon Farm house and
Red barn on the left side of Highway
Foreground; view from Freedom Bluff
Link-->>
-----------------------------∼ 1947 Yosemite ∼ Freedom Flight ∼
http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/a...achmentid=4263
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Cool thanks for the reminder. The kids in the military and it gives me a reason to call him today.
Rick
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I'll add my thanks to all that serve. And my prayers that all now serving stay safe from harm. God Bless you all past and present.
Rocky
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Amen!
REE
1SG (Ret.)
U.S. Army Airborne
1964-1988
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To all who have served, THANK YOU! You are my heroes.
Zac
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I salute them all!
God Bless,
Mike
US Army, 1966-1969
4th Infantry, Pleiku, Vietnam 1/67 to 5/68
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Steve, Right back atcha!
SSG Long, Ralph
1982 - 1998
1st SFG (A)
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Thank you all is serving and did server
US navy
1974-1978
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Thank you and AMEN
God bless those selfless men and women
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There isn't enough money in the world to properly pay all the brave men and women who have and are serving our country what their duty is really worth. There aren't enough tears for the losses the family and loved ones bore. We pray for all.
LF and Trav
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What LF said! My youngest daughter and her husband were home for Mothers Day, branding time. Her Husband
is Army stationed at FT. Bliss, ADA. He was raised summers in Colo. on Grandparents ranch, so knew the rutine well for this work.
Had a great time with them even if we were working.
THANKS TO ALL WHO SERVE!!!!
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To all who have read this post, and have served our nation. It is for us to remind those of our nation of the sacrifices of those who are on current duty oversea going in harms way! As a Vietnam Veteran (Northern I Corp, DMZ), also served in West Germany in the 4th Armor Division outside of Nuremberg-Furth. I had the pleasure of serving with career soldiers from the Korean War, and one Master Sergeant who was a Philippine Scout for General MacArthur on Bataan. Heroes every last one of them......
Currently we have a Brigade of the Minnesota National Guard Division on their 3rd deployment overseas to Afghanistan or Iraq. My wife's cousin is has been called to active duty 5 time with his U.S. Army Reserve Transportation Battalion, has serve in Bosnia and Kosavo, as well as Desert Shield/Storm and Iraqi Freedom. Was shrived from the Regular Army after the fall of the USSR, and still is serving as a Command Sergeant Major.
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My thanks to all of those who have served in the armed forces of their country. It is indeed an honor.
Tim (US army, ret)