In honor of Veterans Day, members of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band will celebrate the nation’s veterans through music, spoken word, and military exhibits and imagery. Conducted by Col. Jason K. Fettig, this tribute was recorded at the John Philip Sousa Band Hall in Washington, D.C., and the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Va., and released on Nov. 11, 2020. The concert features special guests Gary Sinise and the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sergeant Major Troy Black. [11/11/20]
I’m embarrassed and ashamed that I was unaware until I went to try deposit some paychecks this morning and the bank was closed.
I need to be better as this is a very important day.
Thank you to all veterans.
Different Tim , no doubt that the Veterans will be forgiving , especially if you’re HIRING
You’re welcome, and I offer my own thanks to my fellow veterans, especially those who were sent to Vietnam where I am very grateful not to have been sent.
Uncle Al
Regular Army of the U.S. (enlistee)
Feb. 1969 – Oct. 1971 (educational early out)
Basic: Ft. Benning, Georgia
Advanced: Fitzsimmons Hospital, Aurora Colorado
Medical Equip. Repairman, all over Northern South Korea
Chief Clerk, Combined Maintenance, Walter Reed A.M.C.
Honorable Discharge, Specialist E-5, MOS 35G20
Thank you Veterans! Especially those that take their oath to the Constitution seriously!
Thank you IOTW veterans for your service.
I often marvel at those brave warriors that join the military out of obligation, patriotism, or duty to one’s country. Whether born into a military family with expectations of service or like the aftermath of 9-11 where men answered that inner voice in their own head that their own moral code demanded a public show of service, they portray the very best qualities of men, protectors.
The impetus of my military service was more out of survival than honor, left to my own devices at a very early age, I saw the military as a vehicle to secure my future. But to this day I look fondly on those years, the lessons taught, the maturity developed, and the pride in my country even more fortified. Those years more than any others, taught me about being a man, being accountable, and the necessity of pulling my weight.
And in my LE days I found that ex-military were the very best beat partners to have, that they would have my back no matter the odds.
Rich Taylor – hear, hear.
The older I get the more thankful I am for my service in the Navy 50 years ago from 1972-75 at the end of the Vietnam war. All of us who served in the military gave a part of our lives to the defense of this great country and made a difference by our service. The Navy also helped me to grow up, take responsibility at a young age and to love this country more after I had made 2 trips halfway around the world to SE Asia, the Indian Ocean, the Persian Gulf etc. and actually saw and experienced how the rest of the world lives. Thanks to my dad, my uncles, my father-in-law etc., all who were veterans of World War 2 (my dad served in the Air Force from 1947-50) and Korea. And to my ancestors who were on both sides of the Civil War and as far back as one of my mom’s ancestors who at the age of 18 or 19 was at Lexington at the beginning of the American Revolution. We all gave some to defend this the greatest country that was ever created and blessed by God. I read or heard recently that currently 98% of our population has never experienced military service which is a shame since all the veterans who have ever served have carried the burden of freedom alive for all Americans of every generation since our founding in the late 1700’s. Thank you, veterans and may God bless all of us from all the very old still living WW 2 veterans, now in their mid to late 90’s, Korean and Vietnam veterans down to those who have fought in Iraq and Afghanistan during the past 20 years.
Have been fighting tears all day long ’cause today’s my elder brother’s birthday. He was an AF Master sergeant in the Vietnam era and for some time was stationed in Thailand. He died many years ago but this day’s a little sadder for me because three years ago our Uncle died . That Uncle was my father’s twin brother who fought WW2 in the South Pacific. He did take part in an Honor Flight a few years ago and to my surprise he kept the letter that I wrote for a “mail call” on board the flight. Thank you all Veterans here for your service and please know that you are LOVED in more than mere words can ever say.