Popular Post aubiefifty 17,098 Posted November 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2022 thanx to all that served and their families and god bless you. 9 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mikey 16,777 Posted November 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2022 46 minutes ago, aubiefifty said: thanx to all that served and their families and god bless you. Thanks to the American taxpayers and United States Air Force for giving me a place to grow up, teaching me many valuable life lessons and providing me with three square meals and a roof over my head for four years. I entered the Service as a 17 year old high school dropout with a dim future and four years later I came out as a young man with a GED, a letter of acceptance to college in hand and a plan for my life. Though I never used my training after Air Force days I also had a trade, Aircraft Mechanic that I could have fallen back on at any time. I gave the Service an honest day's work for four years and in return I got more out of it than I put in. 3 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aubiefifty 17,098 Posted November 11, 2022 Author Share Posted November 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, Mikey said: Thanks to the American taxpayers and United States Air Force for giving me a place to grow up, teaching me many valuable life lessons and providing me with three square meals and a roof over my head for four years. I entered the Service as a 17 year old high school dropout with a dim future and four years later I came out as a young man with a GED, a letter of acceptance to college in hand and a plan for my life. Though I never used my training after Air Force days I also had a trade, Aircraft Mechanic that I could have fallen back on at any time. I gave the Service an honest day's work for four years and in return I got more out of it than I put in. i did the same except i was homeless. the military gave me more than i ever gave them and i gave them four years. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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autigeremt 6,776 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 1 hour ago, aubiefifty said: i did the same except i was homeless. the military gave me more than i ever gave them and i gave them four years. Outstanding! I enjoyed my 10 years combined multi-branch service. The mission was well worth the time. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRocket 410 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 I dropped out of school (Auburn) in 1969 and got drafted in October of 1970. Went to basic training at Ft.Polk and AIT at Ft.McCellan. Sent to Vietnam in 1971 and came home in 1972. I was one of three in my family (cousins) to go to RVN and sadly I am the only one that came home alive. The two that died were both better people than me and they were both married. That is a burden I carry to this day. Some of what happened is my fault, but I came from a fractured family and it is just hard not to do stupid things when you are 19/20 years old. After the military I returned to school and graduated from Auburn in December of 1975. I worked for (41) years after college. I owe my career to Auburn University and the professors that taught me. Veterans Day and especially Memorial day are hard days for me and I imagine many others on this board. 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike4AU 1,739 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 14 minutes ago, CodeRocket said: Veterans Day and especially Memorial day are hard days for me and I imagine many others on this board. Blessings to you CR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taker 494 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 2 hours ago, aubiefifty said: i did the same except i was homeless. the military gave me more than i ever gave them and i gave them four years. I would like to hear your story 50... if you care to share Dm me plz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taker 494 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 18 minutes ago, CodeRocket said: I dropped out of school (Auburn) in 1969 and got drafted in October of 1970. Went to basic training at Ft.Polk and AIT at Ft.McCellan. Sent to Vietnam in 1971 and came home in 1972. I was one of three in my family (cousins) to go to RVN and sadly I am the only one that came home alive. The two that died were both better people than me and they were both married. That is a burden I carry to this day. Some of what happened is my fault, but I came from a fractured family and it is just hard not to do stupid things when you are 19/20 years old. After the military I returned to school and graduated from Auburn in December of 1975. I worked for (41) years after college. I owe my career to Auburn University and the professors that taught me. Veterans Day and especially Memorial day are hard days for me and I imagine many others on this board. Same goes for you CR, I would like to hear your story as well if you want to share it DM me please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarTim 3,457 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Thanks to ALL who served. God bless!!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronMan70 3,277 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 (edited) AF pilot and VN vet here thanking all veterans for your service. <salute> Edited November 12, 2022 by IronMan70 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cctiger 572 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 3 hours ago, CodeRocket said: Veterans Day and especially Memorial day are hard days for me and I imagine many others on this board. I know exactly what you mean Code. My thoughts have been on a few that I served with during that dam war, and especially one of my very best friends that is laying in the cemetery at the church we both attended as kids about 1/2 mile from my home. I do visit his grave often. He was a very good young man taken way too soon from this life. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Eye 7 2,535 Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 I decided to join right out of high school in 1971 had to wait till December to get my clearance all complete. Served 3 yrs as enlisted and received a direct commission after 3 yrs and served another 3 yrs. Like the rest have said the military opened so many doors in my life. It was truly an honor to serve. Thank you to all my brothers and sisters in arms who served as well. US Army 1971-1978 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdgeneration 6,471 Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Thank you to all the veterans who have protected and served. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr82be 14,502 Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 10 hours ago, CodeRocket said: I was one of three in my family (cousins) to go to RVN and sadly I am the only one that came home alive. The two that died were both better people than me and they were both married. First of all thank you for your service. I might feel the same as you if I were in your shoes but as someone outside looking in I will say this instead...the two cousins who died were not better people than you. We aren't defined by our length of life but rather what we accomplish in our life. God just wasn't finished with you yet. Your cousins impacted some, you have impacted others. God bless you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AURex 2,054 Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 It is so, so sad that American veterans die at such a high rate due to suicide. I know veterans do not receive the mental health care they need following service. And even your normal average veterans do not receive decent medical care through the VA system. It's a disgrace. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey 16,777 Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 11 hours ago, AURex said: It is so, so sad that American veterans die at such a high rate due to suicide. I know veterans do not receive the mental health care they need following service. And even your normal average veterans do not receive decent medical care through the VA system. It's a disgrace. My wife's brother, a Viet Nam veteran, died in a VA hospital after a lengthy illness. He was a single man and we had to take care of his appointments, etc. Navigating the VA healthcare system is a nightmare! We are not clueless. I'm a college graduate with a long professional career in management and my wife is a nurse and we still had lots and lots of difficulties. I can't imagine how difficult it would be for a veteran who didn't have a lot of family help. Something needs to be done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU_Tiger_88 417 Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Thanks to everyone who served. I was lucky that the Navy gave me a scholly to AU and eventually sent me to the Naval Postgraduate School for a Masters. I was lucky because I came home as each deployment we lost someone through training or actual combat. Overall I have been lucky to do 28 years both active and reserve. Got to see some interesting places all over the world and a few no one would want to vacation at!...Hope all had a good day yesterday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caleb1633 1,418 Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Thank you, US military for the arthritis, bone spurs, hypersomnia, and herniated disc! Not many 34 year olds out there who get to walk around with a cane LOL. In all seriousness, thank you to all the vets on here. Semper Fidelis Never Jealous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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