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That is so horrible, defaming a young generation and ruining their lives like that. Politicians start wars and give orders, not soldiers. They should bear the responsibility.
For those in the military and serving their country
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Spent a little time in Helmand Provence a number of years ago; stay safe mate.
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(it does not matter which country), you are welcome to visit Military Rat:
A contrary view here for you. Don't believe that all in the military sacrficed. A friend was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam war. He bought a car and vacationed in Europe during off times. Another friend, also stationed in Germany during the Vietman war years lived in a house with his wife. He had the beer man deliver beer as did the milkman in days gone by here in the US.
They served, they went through basic, took the oath. Many of us did not go to Nam during the war, some of us who were trained to go went to the Chicago and Detroit riots, slept in tents or on school gym floors , ate C rations for a couple weeks for the summers 67-68. We served.
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Well, I tend to say that at some point all servicemen sign a blank cheque for the value, up to and including, their lives. Whether or not (in my case) Her Majesty cashes it in is her business.
I know soldiers who never went where I went and others who went places I didn’t. I know soldiers who went nowhere. I knew soldiers who came home broken and some to be buried, but they all swore the same oath and their service was of equal value.
Take care,
Arte et Marte
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Where did you serve? unit? MOS? rank? weapons qualification? vehicle qualifications, duty station, company/unit CO? COCHON.
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He/she probably didn’t mate, this is the same as I replied to some time ago. It’s likely just to wind people up!
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It certainly does me . Thanks
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Thank you to all of you who served, Semper Fidelis! USMC, 1987-1991. While I didn't serve in Desert Storm due to a knee injury, I was ordered to find a replacement. I picked a replacement, a tough Lance Corporal who I figured had the best chance of returning. He was in the chow hall on his base in Saudi Arabia only 10 minutes before a Scud missile hit by the Patriot batteries crashed into the facility. The greatest honor I had during my time in the Corps was picking him and the rest of his Fire team up at Washington National Airport upon arriving home. I got a staff car and was able to park at the curb in my Alpha uniform to wait for them. People kept thanking me for my service, and I kept telling them not to thank me, but to thank the Marines I was there to pick up.
I served during an interesting period in US history. We trained for Vietnam with the 198th Light Infantry Brigade. We were 1AD 1/52 Inf. at Ft Hood. Once orders came down the mechanics were separated out due to the 198th going straight leg ( non mechanized) 67-68 we formed the riot control contingent that went to Chicago. It was exactly like today, same players, same agenda. We slept on a gym floor in a locked down school, it was Marshal Law, live ammo, 24/ 7 guards on our perimeter and daily patrols. Many of the troops with us were short timers back from Vietnam. I am proud to have served, many of my riding friends are Vietnam vets, some wounded, Marines and Army, we have a brotherhood.
For you and others who are doubtful about my contribution to the VietNam war effort I can tell you that I scored 99 of 100 points with the AFTQ Selective Service test. I welcome your speculations regarding my service to our country.
MOS, duty station, pay grade, US/RA, AF, USN. USMC, DD214? If you served why say because someone had a cush duty they haven't?
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