Do you have family or friends that are or were in the military?
07-06-2011, 06:35 AM
#52
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I'm proud to say I'm a military brat. My dad did 32 years in the Marine Corps. He is a WWII and Vietnam vet. His service is a source of pride to me. I loved moving around as a kid, and I think it was a great way to grow up.
07-06-2011, 06:39 AM
#54
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Nat'l Guard-Father
Army - Uncle
Brother-in-Law (retired)
Navy - Cousin
Marines - Son-in-Law (retired and grad of Annapolis)
Cousin
Brother-in-Law
Air Force - Husband - retired
Me!
Cousin (retired and grad of AF Academy)
Army - Uncle
Brother-in-Law (retired)
Navy - Cousin
Marines - Son-in-Law (retired and grad of Annapolis)
Cousin
Brother-in-Law
Air Force - Husband - retired
Me!
Cousin (retired and grad of AF Academy)
07-06-2011, 06:39 AM
#55
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Originally Posted by plainpat
Both my Dads,all my male cousins,several uncles,my DH,his bro,my bro & now a Grson.Dad was injured & needed surgery when he was in 2nd WW.Others came thru ok.Forgot to mention, DH's Gr Grandfather was in the Civil War.
It's always been a big part of our lives.
It's always been a big part of our lives.
07-06-2011, 06:39 AM
#56
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My Grandfather was Army during WWI, Dad - Army 3 years. My DH and I both retired from Navy (22 yrs each), oldest son going into Navy, youngest in Army for 2 yrs now. Civilians just don't get the comraderie that military people enjoy. You make friends for life.
07-06-2011, 07:23 AM
#58
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Location: Oregon
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My son, son-in-law, and stepdaughter are in branches of the military. The boys got back not long ago from Afghanistan after a year there and are going back soon. Never believe that the National Guard folks are not "real" military! Their families certainly understand the full impact, too. Love, love, love our military!!! Thank you to all of them!
07-06-2011, 07:28 AM
#59
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My dad was in the Air Force for two years during the WW. Our son is in the Navy - served in Bahrain (with side trips to Iraq) for a 18 months, past two years in Spain, planning to switch to Army with a plan to be a Ranger.
Cousin's son also in Navy.
Cousin's son also in Navy.
07-06-2011, 07:48 AM
#60
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I have currently one grandson in the Navy (career) and another (his twin) that just got out of the Navy. I am so proud of them and their decision to serve our country.
Uncle that served in the Army in WWII. Uncle that served in the Koran War and my Brother served in the Army during Vietnam
Uncle that served in the Army in WWII. Uncle that served in the Koran War and my Brother served in the Army during Vietnam
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