Veteran photo tread past or present

[jwgn777]

I know that veterans day is here and we should honor living veterans. And I do. I could not resist and had to show some past vets.Here is a photo of my dad and some crew. They look much happier in that photo since it was over for them in the Pacific. Does anybody recognize any one else in the photo?

[emcon5]

I'm the guy in the bichin' Wayfarers.



A good freind put this together 2 years ago for Veterans day, I think he did a hell of a job.

[jwgn777]

Thank you for that photo. And thank you for you service.

[KevinTodd]

Honolulu 1944

This tough cookie still lives in the house he has called home since 1953 and takes care of himself at 96 years old.

Thank you, dad, and thank you as well to all who served!

[GH85Carrera]

This is my dad. He was a pilot in the Air Force. He landed at P-Y-Do many times He was stationed in Korea for 18 months. It was supposed to be just 12 months with one month in the middle of that home with us. On he second day home the Pueblo was captured and the Air Force stole my daddy for another 12 months straight.

I miss ya dad.

[911SauCy]

These photos are of my best friend Josh, better known as Sgt. Recupero, 10th Mountain Division, 102nd Infantry. All photos taken in Afghanistan 2006-7.

[911SauCy]

Disposal of a weapons cache found in mountain caves


This... Was a suicide bombers' 1991 Corolla a few minutes earlier

[Skytrooper]

My Uncle Howard



Howards grave in Margraten, Holland




Howards brother Frank was a Master Sergeant with Merrill's Marauders and in China. I do not have any pictures of Uncle Frank, but I remember him as a big no-nonsense dude.

[Seahawk]

Father in Korea



At his 60th West Point Reunion last year.



He also did Vietnam but I don't have any pics on this computer.

[cashflyer]

Above, a friend of mine during Operation Just Cause.
Below, me, somewhere else, around the same era.

[recycled sixtie]

My Father Wing Commander Lancaster pilot DFC and Bar. RAF. Two tours of operations. Thanks Dad.

[sammyg2]

This is a picture of my next-door neighbor and friend, Roy.

He was a Marine in Korea, and also trained as a navy diver and was very active with the wounded warrior west brigade.

I learned quite a bit about his service to this country at his memorial service several months ago.
I learned about it at his service because he would never talk about it in person, he was proud but humble.
One hell of a man and one hell of a Marine.
I'm proud just to have known Roy.
RIP, semper Fi.

[CurtEgerer]

A few pics of my Dad in Korea:

[Baz]

My father C.W. "Dutch" Schultz (left) while in Pearl Harbor. Served '39-'59.





Always proud of you Dad!

[daepp]

Mr Grandfather in WWI:



My Uncle - stormed Omaha Beach on D-Day. Took a bullet through the front of his helmet, that followed along the top of the helmet's curve and embedded in his neck/back. He had to keep fighting for three days until he could get to medical attention:



My dad - joined the Navy on his 17th birthday in 1942.

[red-beard]

[porsche4life]

My freshman room mate. Currently serving his 2nd tour in Afghanistan.

[jamesnmlaw]

Thank you, Dad.

[Seahawk]

I got this email today, don't know where else to put it, but it made me smile. I get a few of these a year and it reaffirms in me the power of simple graces:

Dear LT (sorry, you'll always be "ell-tee" to me):

On a day like Veterans Day, I reflect on my time in service to our country. Memories flood my mind - some great, some not so great - and there are certain people that stand out due to their direct influence on me; You are one of those people.

From your example, I saw what a true officer and a gentleman should be. You treated all your Sailors with kindness, respect, humor and dignity. It never felt like we were working "for" you, but "with" you, which meant the world to us. As hard as we worked to keep you guys safe and comfortable and alive, it was so nice to be appreciated and treated as professionals. When, as a young man, you swore to uphold and defend our Constitution, to defend our land against all enemies, and allegiance to our Flag and Republic, who knew it would be a lifelong calling of service? Who knew how many young lives you would affect by your shining example of a true man and patriot?

I am proud to have served with you, Captain Morgan. I'm forever grateful for your sacrifice and service. Happy Veterans Day.

~~Kel (Petty Officer Kuhn)

Two re-enlistments from the time I served with PO Kuhn:

[jamesnmlaw]

This article has been on the wall in my office for almost 2 yrs. I would be proud to call this veteran my brother.