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I want to thank all the Veterans on DU. (Original Post) imanamerican63 Nov 2018 OP
You're very welcome. Glorfindel Nov 2018 #1
you're welcome kozar Nov 2018 #2
dito AllaN01Bear Nov 2018 #3
No need, but thanks anyway. denbot Nov 2018 #4
Appreciate the kind thoughts. Permanut Nov 2018 #5
Thank you for your kind thoughts! Docreed2003 Nov 2018 #6
We've always preferred to express our duty Hortensis Nov 2018 #7
I'm always a bit embarrassed DiverDave Nov 2018 #8
Sweet - you got the best assignment ever FakeNoose Nov 2018 #10
I was in Mannhiem in the mid 80's stationed at Spinelli Barraks! imanamerican63 Nov 2018 #13
Schwabach, outside Nuremburg DiverDave Nov 2018 #15
Thanks...n/t bluecollar2 Nov 2018 #9
Anytime Newland56 Nov 2018 #11
K&R Niagara Nov 2018 #12
It was a long time ago . pwb Nov 2018 #14
Thanks tinymontgomery Nov 2018 #16

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
7. We've always preferred to express our duty
Fri Nov 9, 2018, 06:31 PM
Nov 2018

and appreciation by never voting for tax cuts while vets are in need (i.e., NEVER voting for tax cuts) and of course by refusing to consider any "reform" of healthcare that does not put protecting the VA for those we made that deal with and intend to honor.

DiverDave

(4,887 posts)
8. I'm always a bit embarrassed
Fri Nov 9, 2018, 06:32 PM
Nov 2018

When I get told that. I went in just after Vietnam and was stationed in Germany.
Nobody shot at me, but I sure had alot of hangovers.
German beer is DELICIOUS.
Now the guys that really fought are the heroes.
Not me.

FakeNoose

(32,748 posts)
10. Sweet - you got the best assignment ever
Fri Nov 9, 2018, 06:39 PM
Nov 2018

Back in those days, things were relatively inexpensive in Germany. Not like now!
Uncle Sam gave you an all-expenses paid vacation. (almost)

imanamerican63

(13,812 posts)
13. I was in Mannhiem in the mid 80's stationed at Spinelli Barraks!
Fri Nov 9, 2018, 07:03 PM
Nov 2018

Was assigned to the supply depot as a truck driver. I had a great time while I was there too!

DiverDave

(4,887 posts)
15. Schwabach, outside Nuremburg
Fri Nov 9, 2018, 08:04 PM
Nov 2018

D troop 1st of the 1st Cav.
Edit to spell name right. It was several years ago

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