Welcome to the forums, nobluff4me. Enjoy the games and good luck. Happy Thanksgiving, too.
BTW, I was a little to your south, near Chu Lai working with the Korean Marine Brigade. Welcome home, brother.
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Happy Veterans Day November 11th 2021 !
Thank you to my fellow brothers and sisters for your service and sacrifices. Enjoy the day as best you can. For those that have gone before us, we will see you again …
Semper Fidelis
Craig
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To understand a Military Veteran you must know:
We left home as teenagers or in our early twenties for an unknown adventure.
We loved our country enough to defend it and protect it with our own lives.
We said goodbye to friends and family and everything we knew.
We learned the basics and then we scattered in the wind to the far corners of the Earth.
We found new friends and new family.
We became brothers and sisters regardless of color, race or creed.
We had plenty of good times, and plenty of bad times.
We didn’t get enough sleep.
We smoked and/or drank too much.
We picked up both good and bad habits.
We worked hard and played harder.
We didn’t earn a great wage.
We experienced the happiness of mail call and the sadness of missing important events.
We didn’t know when, or even if, we were ever going to see home again.
We grew up fast, and yet somehow, we never grew up at all.
We fought for our freedom, as well as the freedom of others.
Some of us saw actual combat, and some of us didn’t.
Some of us saw the world, and some of us didn’t.
Some of us dealt with physical warfare, most of us dealt with psychological warfare.
We have seen and experienced and dealt with things that we can’t fully describe or explain, as not all of our sacrifices were physical.
We participated in time honored ceremonies and rituals with each other, strengthening our bonds and camaraderie.
We counted on each other to get our job done and sometimes to survive it at all.
We have dealt with victory and tragedy.
We have celebrated and mourned.
We lost a few along the way.
When our adventure was over, some of us went back home, some of us started somewhere new and some of us never came home at all.
We have told amazing and hilarious stories of our exploits and adventures.
We share an unspoken bond with each other, that most people don’t experience, and few will understand.
We speak highly of our own branch of service, and poke fun at the other branches.
We know however, that, if needed, we will be there for our brothers and sisters and stand together as one, in a heartbeat.
Being a Veteran is something that had to be earned, and it can never be taken away.
It has no monetary value, but at the same time it is a priceless gift.
People see a Veteran and they thank them for their service.
When we see each other, we give that little upwards head nod, or a slight smile, knowing that we have shared and experienced things that most people have not.
So, from myself to the rest of the veterans out there, I commend and thank you for all that you have done and sacrificed for your country.
Try to remember the good times and make peace with the bad times.
Share your stories.
But most importantly, stand tall and proud, for you have earned the right to be called a Veteran.
I’m a VETERAN! SEMPER FORTIS!
(copied from unknown author)
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Semper Fidelis my friend. True words ever spoken.
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Thanks Vets, especially the grunts who really keep the machine running. God Bless you ALL.
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OohRah!!!
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Happy Veterans Day to all who served , and who are still serving.
Thank You for your Service 
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Thank you for yourservice.
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Thank you, you’re very welcome and it was my honor to serve !
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Veterans Day November 11th 2022.
Happy Veterans Day to all that served. Thank you for your service and sacrifices. Enjoy your day as best you can.
Semper Fidelis
Craig
Here is a link of places to receive free food all day, discounts and deals. You deserve it !!!
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Semper Fi Craig and I hope you enjoy your day also.
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Thank you to all our veterans, those who are serving now, thank you for fighting for our freedom. God Bless America
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Thank you Brother
Semper Fidelis !!
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