Happy Veterans Day

[Dan McEntee]

    Or more correctly, the traditional Veterans Day and thank you all for your service .
   Salute, and Type At You Later,
     Dan McEntee

[Peter Nevai]

 

[Doug Moisuk]

It’s called Remembrance Day in Canada.

[Jim Carter]

Got my free pizza and soda from Little Caesars .

Ditto    Along with my Starbucks java and my yummy Dunkin Donut!! 

[Will Hinton]

Steak n fries from Applebees.  Also - THANK YOU to all my fellow vets!

[Robert Whitley]

From your military allies in Canada: Happy Veterans Day and for us it’s Remembrance Day.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

Robert Whitley
20th Field Regiment Royal Canadian Artillery and Royal Canadian Air Force (retired).

[Oldenginerod]

It’s called Remembrance Day in Canada.

As it is in pretty much all Commonwealth countries.  It was changed to Remeberence Day following WW2.  Prior to that is was called Armistice Day.
We pause in silence to remember the signing of the Armistice which ended WW1 on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, and we honour the service of all who fought and those who died fighting for world freedom through the generations since.

Rod.

[Doug Moisuk]

As it is in pretty much all Commonwealth countries.  It was changed to Remeberence Day following WW2.  Prior to that is was called Armistice Day.
We pause in silence to remember the signing of the Armistice which ended WW1 on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, and we honour the service of all who fought and those who died fighting for world freedom through the generations since.

Rod.

I believe in Australia it’s called Anzac Day. And it’s at a different time of year. But I stand to be corrected.

[Robert Whitley]

You’re correct Doug.
It is a joint occasion of Australia and New Zealand to commemorate and honour the forces of those countries who went through the horrors and horrific losses during the Gallipoli Campaign of the First World War as well as “all who served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations” and “the contribution of all who have served”.

It is on 25 April at sunrise.

[Dan McEntee]

   And now that I think of it, I didn't see anyone from any of the veteran associations selling poppies this year. I could use some new ones.
  Type at you later,
   Dan McEntee

[Oldenginerod]

I believe in Australia it’s called Anzac Day. And it’s at a different time of year. But I stand to be corrected.

Robert has about covered it, but Anzac Day is not in place of Rememberence day, but in addition to.  They represent two different events.
ANZAC (Australian & New Zealand Army Corps).  Many consider April 25th (Landing on the Gallipoli peninsula in Turkey in WW1) to be the defining moment in the birth of our (white) nations by young Aussie & Kiwi soldiers shoulder to shoulder exhibiting extraordinary bravery.

[Robert Whitley]

I am not sure about the rest of the Commonwealth countries but Anzac Day is celebrated throughout much of Canada in honour of our comrades in New Zealand and Australia.

We also have regular military exchange postings with their forces so the cultural interaction has become somewhat a part of our culture.

[Robert Whitley]

In response to Dan regarding poppy availability.
I would be happy to mail you a bunch of Canadian poppies.
All I ask is for you to make a donation to a needy veterans organization.
PM me your mailing address and I will send some to you. (Just tell me how many you can use, up to about 100 or I will have to pick some more up elsewhere).

Cheers

Robert Whitley

MAAC 10094
EAA 241431

[Oldenginerod]

   And now that I think of it, I didn't see anyone from any of the veteran associations selling poppies this year. I could use some new ones.
  Type at you later,
   Dan McEntee

Due to Covid restrictions there were no poppy sellers out this year.  We were only three days out from a severe lockdown, so plans couldn't be made in time.  Veteran groups are really feeling the pinch this year with their finances suffering severely.

[Robert Whitley]

Same situation here so we are encouraging caring people to go online and do donations through that means.
These contributions are critical for the care and well being of so many of these most deserving veterans.
Please help in whatever country you may be in.

[FLOYD CARTER]

I served in the USAF for 4 years during the Korean War (conflict?).

Veteran?  Yes, but not a hero.

Home Depot gives me a 10% discount on all the (lots of) stuff I buy there.

I feel guilty accepting that, but it's their rule.

[Mike Griffin]

SSGT Michael Griffin
United States Air Force Security Service
Morse Code Intercept Operator and cross trained to run the DF (Direction Finding Operations)  That AFSC has not existed for many years now.  It is now classified under Military Intelligence.  We reported directly to NSA (National Security Agency)

Basic training - Lackland AFB March/April 1970

Tech School - 6 months Keesler AFB , Biloxi, MS

Elmendorf AFB, Alaska 1970 - 1972

TDY - 2 weeks of school at Goodfellow AFB, San Angelo, Texas

Clark Airfield, Luzon, Philippine Islands - 1973 till discharge

It was an honor to have served my country. 

Mike

[Avaiojet]

I served in the USAF for 4 years during the Korean War (conflict?).

Veteran?  Yes, but not a hero.

Home Depot gives me a 10% discount on all the (lots of) stuff I buy there.

I feel guilty accepting that, but it's their rule.

Congratulations! You must be 87 or more. The War ended in 53.

I guess all Home Depot stores don't work the same. I only took advantage of my discount at Home Depot a few times. Coincidentally being for the same purchase but different stores in different states.

I did California closets. Last time, here in TN, I spent around 1600.00 with the VA discount of 10%.

I don't believe I get it every time? I'd have to check.

I was asked, just yesterday, at the supermarket if I was a Veteran. Kinda took me back a bit but the cashier said all Veterans get a 10% discount on that day.

I had just about 6 items so I passed.

Only photo I have, there's two other sides.

[Ken Culbertson]

Congratulations! You must be 87 or more. The War ended in 53.

Actually it was a cease fire in 53.  We are still technically at war with North Korea.  Home Depot dropped the discount here.  Lowe's didn't.  They even give you an ID so that it is automatic on everything you buy.  Guess where I shop....

Ken

[Doug Moisuk]

In Canada the poppies were not widely for sale and the organization was very low on money. The Government put up some money but I felt I had to help and found an online donation page. I increased my usual donation four fold to help out. I'm sure associations around the world have similar sites. Help out. 

[FLOYD CARTER]

Charles.  You are correct on the age.  87 it is.

In the USAF, I was also an Intercept Radio Op, working for National Security Agency.  I attended a class at NSA when they were in Arlington, VA, learning some Russian.  (I don't remember too much of it anymore).  Spent my overseas time in Anchorage and Naknek, Alaska.   Pretty far from any shooting.

[Ken Culbertson]

Charles.  You are correct on the age.  87 it is.

In the USAF, I was also an Intercept Radio Op, working for National Security Agency.  I attended a class at NSA when they were in Arlington, VA, learning some Russian.  (I don't remember too much of it anymore).  Spent my overseas time in Anchorage and Naknek, Alaska.   Pretty far from any shooting.

I enlisted in the USAF to do what you did.  It was 1968 during the height of the Vietnam war.  I tested high enough to get "special electronics" which is what they called it then.  It was volunteer only and they showed me a list of the bases I could expect when I got assigned.  Anchorage was the best one on the list!  Most were so small that they didn't have real names.  As luck would have it the "Needs of the Air Force" negated the contract I signed when I enlisted and I was informed that the list of the guaranteed careers I could choose from had been narrowed to Weapons Mechanic.  The up side - much better weather in Thailand and Korea.  Wouldn't want to repeat the adventure but it was worth it.

Ken