Veteran's day isn't just for combat vets.
I spent the Gulf War as a tank platoon leader in Germany inspecting cars for
bombs with my duffle bag packed and waiting for the word to ship out fast if
things got bad down there.
I also have spent many long days and nights in the mud, snow, heat, etc in
places called Hohenfels, Grafenwoehr, NTC, and Fort Hood. And several points
in between.
And I was actually waiting my turn to attend the Basic Course at Ft. Knox
the day the wall came down, although I'd been wearing BDUs for over 5 years
already.
Vet's day commemorates ALL who have served in any capacity.
Dan
-----Original Message-----
From: ccrobins <ccrobins@ktc.com>
To: Mgbbob@aol.com <Mgbbob@aol.com>
Cc: netpro@win-digital.net <netpro@win-digital.net>; mgs@autox.team.net
<mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, November 09, 1998 11:29 PM
Subject: Re: Non LBC (Veteran's Poll?)
>I've watched this thread with interest.
>
> I can't join the VFW or the AL because I wasn't shot at in the
>militery service at the right times.
>
> What about those of us who are veterans of the unwars? Who
>comemmorates our service.
>
> Charley Robinson
> USN
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