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Originally Posted by ledhedsymbols
I'm a Navy vet who sat off the coast, watched the cruisers and destroyers launch Tomahawks, and played plane guard during Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. I felt like a poseur standing in front of him after reading the Ambrose book and seeing the mini-series.
At that moment, I understood why they were called "The Greatest Generation."
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You were no poser. You joined up and were willing to face whatever came your way. Your risk may have been less, but it was a risk very few are willing to take. Stand tall Veteran.