Thanks to All Veterans

[crgildart]

It is Veteran's Day. Didn't see another thread. I grew up in a military family but managed to stay civi. Respect to all who put on the uniform and stood guard for us.

 

[Coach13]

Plus 1. Thanks to all those who have served!

 

[scott43]

Mom sent me this photo from Nov 1939. This is five of my great uncles and my grandfather variously in the Royal Canadian Navy and Air Force. All came home sound of body if not mind.

 

[Uncle-A]

Happy Veterans Day and THANKS TO ALL THAT SERVED

 

[pchewn]

I hope everyone honors the veterans who mean the most to them this coming Veteran's Day. Here are some pics of Commander MJ Chewning, my dad. He flew A-4's in the Navy during Vietnam. He was in VA-55 squadron and was the commanding officer until being wounded by AA fire.

On the wall behind him is an A4 tailhook, and some plaques from the squadron.

Here's a pic of dad with his sword (from his 1st enlistment in the Marines, before college). Evidently when we were little kids we thought he was going off to fight the enemy using this sword.

Dad has some great stories about flying in the Navy, including:

Chasing the Nuke bomb rolling around in the bowels of the ship when it got loose in rough seas.

Almost "Sinking Florida" under the weight of every aircraft in the USA during the Cuban Missile Crisis. (And preparing to attack each missile site with over 80 planes).

Almost running out of fuel looking for his buddy who ejected into the "drink" (ocean) on a mission. They were flying under the low clouds looking for him, then finding him and they had to use their guns to keep the VC small boats away until the guy could be rescued.

Watching the "telephone pole" size AA missiles go by on missions.

And then landing one-handed on the aircraft carrier after getting injured.

He's in Florida now, playing tennis 3 days a week and was skiing until 90 yrs old. (He's 95 now).

https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/305574

 

[crgildart]

I hope everyone honors the veterans who mean the most to them this coming Veteran's Day. Here are some pics of Commander MJ Chewning, my dad. He flew A-4's in the Navy during Vietnam. He was in VA-55 squadron and was the commanding officer until being wounded by AA fire.

On the wall behind him is an A4 tailhook, and some plaques from the squadron.

Here's a pic of dad with his sword (from his 1st enlistment in the Marines, before college). Evidently when we were little kids we thought he was going off to fight the enemy using this sword.

Dad has some great stories about flying in the Navy, including:

Chasing the Nuke bomb rolling around in the bowels of the ship when it got loose in rough seas.

Almost "Sinking Florida" under the weight of every aircraft in the USA during the Cuban Missile Crisis. (And preparing to attack each missile site with over 80 planes).

Almost running out of fuel looking for his buddy who ejected into the "drink" (ocean) on a mission. They were flying under the low clouds looking for him, then finding him and they had to use their guns to keep the VC small boats away until the guy could be rescued.

Watching the "telephone pole" size AA missiles go by on missions.

And then landing one-handed on the aircraft carrier after getting injured.

He's in Florida now, playing tennis 3 days a week and was skiing until 90 yrs old. (He's 95 now).

https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/305574

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Cool, Years ago I thought my faher and grandfather's medals were long gone... Then out of the blue I got a phone call that blew me away..

Lost military medals found in Lawton and returned to family

A long, lost box full of military medals is finally making its back to one soldier's family.

www.kswo.com

 

[slowrider]

Semper Fi

 

[Tricia]

Thank you to all the Veterans.
We have the lives we have because you made the choice to serve.
We owe you.