It's our Day - Veterans Roll call

To all those that have served or are currently serving, ThANK YOU from the bottom of my heart!

My father was also stationed on the Enterprise during these times. He was in the Navy from 1957-1977. Names James Sheldon. He was a parachutte rigger. Name sound fimiliar to either of you??

 

US Navy Anti-submarine Warfare Technician

Active duty 1967-1978
Reserve 1979-1988

Chuck

 

U.S. Army 1949 to 1954 82nd Airborne and then the 187 Airborne Regimental Combat team in Korea, also known as Frozen Chosen.

 

USN 94-96 E4 Deck Department onboard the USS Kiska AE-35
Seaman Burris present and accounted for.

"he said seaman"

 

Howard D. Imhof
United States Army 1942-1945
Eventually in Patton's Tank Batallion
Wounded 5x in battle

Died Feb28, 2005, after a short battle with cancer.

RIP Grandpa, I miss you.


DON'T FORGET THE VETS WHO'VE GONE BEFORE US.

 

Grandpa Monte Brown, died in 1986
- Served in WW2 in the Army Air Corps.

Grandpa Harold Swepston, died a few weeks ago
- Served in the Army airborne in Korean War. wounded 5
times. Purple heart, 2 bronze stars, riflemans badge.
I miss 'em both, two great men.

My old man, served in the Navy on USS Samuel Gompers in Late 60's. went all over the south pacific.

I served in the US Air Force from 95-99, 60th Suppy Squadron.I refueled jets. anything and everything from foreign stuff to the Air Force one a couple of times. got an honorable and got out. went to iraq, quatar, barain, doha, spain, england. was part of Desert Fox deployment. Ah, anthrax shots....what fun. glad i did it, taught me to appreciate our country, our freedom, and other things.

Thanks to all my brothers who served in any branch-

 

US Navy Sea Bees
NMCB 22 1992-2000
Construction Mechanic
Petty Officer 3rd class

 

Cole Taylor, 2nd generation USN

Pop served '58-61
Fire Control Technician

I served '87-91
HSL-43 "Battlecats" out of North Island, SD
Aviation Electrician's Mate
Gulf War-the original, not the sequel!

 

37th Trans Group, 1st Cav Div, 3 ACR, 1st Arm Div, 13th COSCOM, and others July 72 to August 93.

 

As the only Englishman (now in Australia) to reply so far - British Army - Royal Corps of Signals, 1991-96, Bosnia, Belize, Borneo,

I didn't realize there were so many Veterans on this board....

 

1967/1973 21mths 14 days I just realized I'm an old geezer, but then so are most of you..ha

 

As the dad of three active duty Air Force members I want to say thanks for all that every one of you have done and are doing for your country. You don't get patted on the back near often enough.

My kids,

the twins

Tech Sgt Candy McGinnis, Para-Legal USAF Minot ND ( being deployed in Jan to Qater *sp)

Tech Sgt Carnita Farve, Tinker AFB Para- Legal

Son, 1Lt Chris Halsrud Air Battle Manager, Just back from Korea. Tinker AFB

 

8,000 US Troops Vs. 120,000 ROC . . .

You boys done a fine job with what you had been dealt. MANY thanks

 

Proud member of the World's Best Air Force. 24 years, 2 days. (1970-1994)Hercules pilot.

The greatest honor of my life. Thanks to all who served and serve.

 

USMC 2 nd generation

Dad 6th Marine Division Okinawa, Guam 1943/46

Self

1957/1960

OKINAWA/JAPAN

BB

 

USMC 97-00. Good wishes and the strongest hope for our fellow brothers and sisters away from home to come home safe.

Jonney

 

You guys make me proud to call myself an American, and my dad served in the Army as a driver along the Ho Chi Manh trail near DaNang 69-71, yep I'm a Vietnam baby.

Here are the words my fourth graders came up with about Veterans and current serving soldiers: Dedicated, hardworking, honor, soldier, sacrifice, rescue, freedom, liberty, determination, protect, and serve.

My favorite "patriot"

Return safely, commemorate those who served, and bless all,
MissyD

 

Active duty USN

Welcome home all !! thanks for serving our country !

 

Usmc 69-71

 

DC - USCG

All Damage no control.

-r

 

US Navy 1967 to 1971 Boilerman USS Intrepid

 

U.S. Army 757 Railroad Battalion 1975-1981 44 Bravo Metal Worker...!!!

U.S. Air Force Reserves 1981-1989 95th Mobile Airport Squadron (C130's, 141's, and C5's) 65000 AFSES (?) Passenger and air cargo control.

I traveled all over the world between these two branches and wouldn't trade it for anything...!

 

USAF 65-69.... SE Asia 66,67,68..On a side note on another thread a lot of C 130 people on the HAMB..I learned a lot when in service and got to use the GI Bill to my advantage..

 

My cousin is currently on the Enterprise doing the same thing(Reactor Operations). Man is he white when he comes home (no sun in bottom of ship)


Thank You to all who have served and are serving!!!!!

 

Coolest T-Shirt I've seen when in the service was worn by the Ordinance NCO...

Ordinance Safety Team
"If you see me running"... "Try to keep up"!!!!

 

Grandpa - denied active service on medical grounds, "drafted" as civilian flight instructor (DoD Contractor) for USAAC and then USA & stayed on until 1980. Died in 1993 after a long bout with cancer

Dad - USN Radio Tech & Flight Radio Operator '58-62

Father-in-law - Fought with Patton's 3rd Army - came ashore Normandy on day 3 - Bronze Star, Purple Heart (among others) Died in 1990 after a short bout with cancer

Me - 1991 - present - active duty USAF MC-130H Combat Talon II pilot
Uphold Democracy
Joint Guardian
Enduring Freedom
Iraqi Freedom



It's humbling to see the many vets before me. I'm honored & humbled to serve.

 

US Army 70-73.

Dad served in WII in the Pacific theater Army Aitr Corps. Retired USAF 66. RIP.


jerry

 

Me: FANG 67-74

My beloved son, in whom I am well pleased: Maj Stuart A. Pettis, USAF Current Active Duty Wright/Pat; former XO, 3rd AF, Mildenhall AFB; Space Command-Cheyenne Mtn & Vandy.

 

U..S. Army 1965-67. I helped defend Alaska from the Viet Cong hordes.

 

USS Oklahoma City SSN 723
Fast Attack Tough, Baby...
1997-2003
Navy Security 2003 to Now.
Just got back from a deployment today.