Thread: Reflections on Wartime Shaves

Wintchase, my dear friend, well said.

Glory in your fellow warrior memories. Don't immortalize them with sadness.. It is a dishonor to the Soldier....We are a small and distinct group that is the one constant in all countries. We are the men and women who defend it...

Not a quote... It's just how I feel about the situation...

Thank You Sir.....................

Originally Posted by driver/examiner

Thank You Sir.....................

Don't thank me..Thank my recruiter..Naw, just kiddding..I used to say that to all the Joes...Anyway, I think it is "we" who should thank the taxpayor for providing such a great life for me. Sure I fought some wars, but averall i loved the life i had. It made me who I am today. I have a retirement, an MBA (i worked on degrees everytime i got wounded or hurt..I have an AA, BSBA, and an MBA). ..90% disabiltiy...i earned every bit of it the hard way...Because of my experience and education, with a disabled vet status i have a great job because of the support of the American people. So don't thank me, it is I who should thank you....Thank you for allowing me to serve.

Thank you for your service Sir!

Reading the posts in this thread has had me totally captivated as I have never seen combat, although a lot of the guys I served with have.
I thank all those who served, regardless of their role in the machine.
The one thing it brings to mind is a saying we have in Australia used to honour the ones who never made it home.
"Lest We Forget"

I was also there in 68.
And 69,70,71.Hated shaving and hair cuts.
Recently diagnosed with heart damage from agent orange and I have PTSD.I just started to talk about those days within the last seven months.

I have a cousin who's had a rough ride thanks to that engagement. I tip my hat to you, sir. I've been told that talking things out can really help with managing PTSD. Some things not better kept inside.