Veterans Day

[Randall Hardy]

I just wanted to say Thank You to all the veteran's on this site. You are the reason this country is an amazing place to live.
Thanks again for your service
Randy

 

[Dgd6mm]

I'm with Randy. I'd like to thank all the Veterans for their sacrifices. Have a great day and thank you for our freedom.

Don Dunlap

 

[jamesdmock]

I would like to salute the veterans known as "The greatest generation", i.e. the men and women who served in WWII. Most of the living members of this group are 90+ years old with several over 100. We are losing many of these great veterans each day and if you know one, please give him/her a salute and thanks.

PS- My only brother and I both served, but our service did not compare to those who sacrificed so much. My grandfather served in WWI and fought in the trenches of France. I had 4 uncles who served in WWII and one of those saw extensive combat as an anti aircraft gunner on a destroyer escort in the South Pacific. I have had many cousins who served including two who went to Viet Nam. My service in the Army was stateside, and therefore I have not made the sacrifice of those mentioned above. God bless our veterans.

 

[stacy]

WE GOT TO GIVE THEM ALL A SALUTE FOR ALL THEY HAVE DONE PAST AND PRESENT SO WHEN CAN ENJOY OUR FREEDOM AND THE SHOOTING SPORT THE WE SO ENJOY SO MUCH THANKS !!!!!!!

 

[Uthink Uknow]

My wife and I spent time in the U.S. Army. We also thank our brothers and sisters who did “the right thing”. Those serving today who come home will come back to a more appreciative citizenry than we had “welcome” us. I had a few battles left in me for those bastards and I inflicted due justice.
A short story; I came home in 1965 and found that who I thought was my good buddy married a Canadian girl to avoid the draft. I never saw him again until June of 2009 when I dropped my wife off at a baby shower and went to the Fenton Michigan cemetery for a quiet afternoon. My dog and I were just walking around looking at grave markers when there it was James O. Gilbert / wife Bonnie Merritt Gilbert. I pissed on his grave. What I didn’t know was a cop saw me. He came and asked the hell I was doing. I told him my story and he said if he wasn’t on duty he’d join me. True story.

 

[Bamban]

Happy Veterans Day


From the Rongero Veterans

Dad, US Army retired 21 years, 26th Cavalry, Philippines WWII, Bataan Death March, Korea 50-51

Oldest brother, US Army retired 22 years, RVN 66-67, 69-70

2nd oldest brother, USAF retired 20 years, multiple tours SEA

3rd oldest brother, US Army retired 30 years, RVN, 67-69

Youngest sister, USAF retired, 21 years

Yours truly, USAF 6 years

Yes, we put in our share.

Almost forgot, Mom served the longest, praying every day for everyone's safety.

 

[rebs]

Happy Veterans Day to all my fellow Vets.
May the Lord bless you all.

 

[JFrank]

Words alone cannot fully express the gratitude I have for every person that has served to protect my rights and freedom. So I’ll include my buddy here sporting his Merican flag bandanna and add a thanks y’all, now get out n shoot sumpthin

 

[Randall Hardy]

My wife and I spent time in the U.S. Army. We also thank our brothers and sisters who did “the right thing”. Those serving today who come home will come back to a more appreciative citizenry than we had “welcome” us. I had a few battles left in me for those bastards and I inflicted due justice.
A short story; I came home in 1965 and found that who I thought was my good buddy married a Canadian girl to avoid the draft. I never saw him again until June of 2009 when I dropped my wife off at a baby shower and went to the Fenton Michigan cemetery for a quiet afternoon. My dog and I were just walking around looking at grave markers when there it was James O. Gilbert / wife Bonnie Merritt Gilbert. I pissed on his grave. What I didn’t know was a cop saw me. He came and asked the hell I was doing. I told him my story and he said if he wasn’t on duty he’d join me. True story.

By my standard a urine sample was appropriate, however no one would would argue with a stool sample as well.
Randy

 

[Papa Charlie]

I too, want to thank each and everyone of you have and might still be serving. You give up so much of yourselves for the protection of our country, its values and its freedoms.
God bless everyone of you and your families who also give up so much.

God Bless America.

Love it or get out!

 

[300_whisper]

Can someone thank me by sending me a nice nightforce ATACR? I prefer FFP mil/mil.

Seriously, though, Thanks for thinking of us on Veterans Day weekend. My brother and I are still in (kind of). He’s AGR for the GA NG and I transitioned from active to the reserves.

Thanks again everyone.

 

[Papa Charlie]

Can someone thank me by sending me a nice nightforce ATACR? I prefer FFP mil/mil.

Seriously, though, Thanks for thinking of us on Veterans Day weekend. My brother and I are still in (kind of). He’s AGR for the GA NG and I transitioned from active to the reserves.

Thanks again everyone.

Not sure if you or any other veterans are aware of this. But many manufacturers offer huge discounts to those who are or have served, along with first responders. They all use a service to verify your service but once signed up, there are more than 500 manufacturers that offer discounts.
I don't remember the company that you need to validate through, but if you give Vortex or NF a call and talk to them about their Veterans discount, they will direct you to this company.

Not a NF but a step in the right direction.

 

[300_whisper]

Not sure if you or any other veterans are aware of this. But many manufacturers offer huge discounts to those who are or have served, along with first responders. They all use a service to verify your service but once signed up, there are more than 500 manufacturers that offer discounts.
I don't remember the company that you need to validate through, but if you give Vortex or NF a call and talk to them about their Veterans discount, they will direct you to this company.

Not a NF but a step in the right direction.

ive used luepolds discount which is absolutely awesome...vortex’s not so much. Vortex advertises 45% off but that’s off MSRP and they included shipping and handling fees so you’re only actually getting like 15% off. Which is still awesome, I just wish they didn’t advertise it at 45%.

I want to try nightforce which is 20% but I need to save up to drop the coin on a ATACR bc 20% off is still $2400!!

Edit: no one owes me a discount or anything for that matter. I do appreciate it though!

 

[KMart]

D-Day Tribute

 

[mousegunner]

To my dad that served in the Pacific and his cousin who fell at Normandy (my namesake) thank you!

I think it's a noble calling to wear a uniform in defense of our country. To put your life in harms way to protect those at home deserves our gratitude and respect. To those who did not have the honor of serving remember those out there right now walking a post.

Semper FI
USMC, Cpl E-4, 1976-1980

 

[Terry]

Thank God for all who have and are serving.

 

[Bill Norris]

Appreciate the service of all veterans down thru the years of our countries existence. Our freedom has always and forever will hinge on the sacrifices of those men and women. Thank u all for your service. God bless.

 

[nmkid]

This morning after mass had ended one of the ushers came to the front of the altar with a flagpole with our flag. A young girl recited the Flag of Allegiance. As I stood there with my hand over my heart, looking at the flag I wondered to myself how many of these people standing here know the feeling of seeing our flag on a battlefield. I must admit a tear was rolling down my cheek as I thought about all the men and women that have died serving our great country. To my friends, Donald, Rick, Eddie, and John. Rest easy my brothers. They lost their lives in Vietnam. I hate war with every ounce of my body.

 

[jds holler]

I'd like to thank all of the vets here whether you were a pistol packing tunnel rat, or a secretary in Topeka.

I think that the idea of citizen soldiers, ie., the guy or gal who serves and then returns to civilian life, is very important. If the occasion ever arises when we need to defend against an invading power, or even our own tyrannical government, these folks would be a tremendous asset.

They also keep alive the truth that sometimes armed conflict is the only solution left to correct or solve a problem that exists. We sadly, don't live in a happy, rainbow world where violence is never warranted. Sometimes ya have to "give war a chance". jd

 

[geraldgee]

A sincere thank you to all our veterans and active duty military member for preserving our rights and protecting our freedoms.