Question for Veterans.

I just say I served in the the United States Marine Corps from 1970 -1972 in the infantry.When people ask if I saw much fighting I admit, "Yes, in the bars of Jamica".
 
I served during the tail end of the "Vietnam Era". Nobody shot at me and I didn't shoot at anybody, hence I didn't fight in a war, I served my country.
 
scotchleaf said:
Thanks to all who serve(d)
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Thank you.

I almost think it's beyond the point, quibbling over how who says what. By and large, vets are vets. Some service was easier than others, but we all swore the same oath.

As long as no one is deliberately lying about the extent of their contribution, the less said, the better. I would hate to have this thread devolve into complaints about who got off easy because they did not go literally into harms way.

We should be standing up for other vets, not picking them apart.
 
scotchleaf said:
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You're welcome.:)

Esav Benyamin said:
Thank you.

I almost think it's beyond the point, quibbling over how who says what. By and large, vets are vets. Some service was easier than others, but we all swore the same oath.

As long as no one is deliberately lying about the extent of their contribution, the less said, the better. I would hate to have this thread devolve into complaints about who got off easy because they did not go literally into harms way.

We should be standing up for other vets, not picking them apart.
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+1:thumbup:

And at a moments notice any one of us could have been ordered into harm's way if needed.
 
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My brother was drafted. He ended up in the Army band. The band ended up in Vietnam. He got hit with Agent Orange, which seems to have had something to do with his medical problems years later. Ya never know, we just do the best we can.
 
Bear Claw Chris Lappe said:
I realize that all veterans have served their country, but are the phrases "I served my country" and "I fought for my country" considered the same?

My question stems from a conversation I heard recently, where a young woman that had been in the military, repeatedly told some friends that she had "fought for my country", but when someone at the table asked her where she served Iraq or Afghanistan, she replied "Germany". (She worked in supply)

I'm not knocking supply people, military forces couldn't go long without them, but I am curious if it is appropriate for non-combat personnel to say they "fought for"???
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She is being deceptive, she should not have said that.

Typical feminist trying to sound like she could really take care of herself in a "real" situation...There a few like that in the military. Most end up pregnant....

Think Darva Conger who went and said on TV that she could take care of herself because she served in the Air Force.
Yeah they must have taught you some high speech Combatives in your 6 week basic training....
This is not meant as a rip on Air Force or women in the military in combat service support roles, just don't give civilians who don't know any better the perception that you are Xena Warrior Princess or a guy who possesses the tower of power with 3 stars on your CIB.
Keep it real and tell the truth.
 
Originally Posted by Will Leavitt
Joe-Bob, you sure about that? I'm pretty sure when I joined the VFW they didn't ask me about dates of service, I had to have campaign medals on my DD 214.


BlackHills said:
Correct. The American Legion looks at dates of service to determine eligibility, the VFW looks at campaign medals.
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Sorry, my mistake. Then the letters from the VFW were because of my Navy Expeditionary medal...and I still can't stand cigarette smoke anymore.
 
joe-bob said:
Originally Posted by Will Leavitt
Joe-Bob, you sure about that? I'm pretty sure when I joined the VFW they didn't ask me about dates of service, I had to have campaign medals on my DD 214.




Sorry, my mistake. Then the letters from the VFW were because of my Navy Expeditionary medal...and I still can't stand cigarette smoke anymore.
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No Problemo... cheap drinks and drunk chicks, all the chicks at the VFC are lushes :p
 
For me there is a world of difference between serving your country, serving in a combat zone and fighting for your country. I knew a lot of GI's that served their country in Viet Nam and even carried weapons but never fired a shot in anger. My hat is off to those that earned a CIB.
 
I was in the navy from '85-'89, same as my dad, same as his dad. I tell people I served, and that's about it. I lived on a carrier for 3-1/2 years; cruised the Med and the Persian Gulf, and while we were "in harms way" because of where we were in the world, we were pretty safe. I have no illusions about whether or not I "fought".

I did not fight, I served; I very much respect those who have truly fought for this country.

My feeling is similar to Charlie Mike's: "Those who know, know...those who don't, don't."

thx - cpr
 
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