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If you're a Veteran let us know so we can honor you!
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All-In [27851]
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If you're a Veteran let us know so we can honor you!
Nov 11, 2019, 8:18 AM
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I would like to know who is a Veteran on this board so we can honor your bravery!
What branch and when did you serve?
I honor you for being a true hero! Enjoy your day today!
I am not a fan of Golden Corral or buffets in general but if you're a veteran they are giving away dinner for free tonight to honor you!
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Re: US Army 69-71, Viet Nam***
Nov 11, 2019, 8:21 AM
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Re: US Army 69-71, Viet Nam***
Nov 11, 2019, 8:24 AM
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76clemson I can guarantee you have some wild stories you can tell! Thank you for your service and thank you for fighting for my freedom!
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Re: US Army 69-71, Viet Nam***
Nov 12, 2019, 10:34 AM
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US ARMY 72-75,Ft. Jackson,Columbia,SC.definitely a hardship tour with plenty of wild stories as well.
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Gracious gesture from you..
Nov 11, 2019, 8:24 AM
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and of course our Joe21 is a double dipper vet since served in WW2 & Korean Wars! Salute to Joe!
Navy here as a Hospital Corpsman in 1960 but not a hero for sure.
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Re: Gracious gesture from you..
Nov 11, 2019, 9:33 AM
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Heck if you aren’t. You know you have a most special place in any Devil Dog’s heart!
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Re: Gracious gesture from you..
Nov 11, 2019, 7:15 PM
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LBB, you’re a hero in anybody’s book. That’s for sure. And thanks to all you vets. Y’all are all my hero’s.
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Re: If you're a veteran let us know so we can honor you!
Nov 11, 2019, 8:24 AM
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U.S. Army, 1988 - 2002
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Re: If you're a veteran let us know so we can honor you!
Nov 11, 2019, 8:25 AM
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I don't mind sharing my most recent family tradition:
Grandfather - Marine WWII / Bronze Star, Pelilu
Dad - USN (retired) / Corpsman, Vietnam / Purple Heart (2)
Me - USN / 80-89
Son - USAF / 18 years and counting!
Military in our family goes much further back...seems we look for trouble! 
Message was edited by: HuntClub®
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Re: If you're a veteran let us know so we can honor you!
Nov 11, 2019, 8:27 AM
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I'd say your family likes to prevent trouble for us.
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Re: If you're a veteran let us know so we can honor you!
Nov 11, 2019, 8:28 AM
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United States Navy 85-91. Father also Navy 63-84. Vietnam vet purple heart recipient. He's the hero.
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Re: If you're a veteran let us know so we can honor you!
Nov 11, 2019, 8:30 AM
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US Army 1968-1971 Vietnam Aug 68 - Aug 69
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Re: If you're a veteran let us know so we can honor you!
Nov 11, 2019, 9:16 AM
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US Air Force 1967-1971. I received my commission in the Tillman Hall Auditorium, and my 4 AF years are the most memorable of my life.
Most chain restaurants offer free dinners to veterans today. But, some don't advertise it like GC, and you have to ask. Our local Applebee's, O'Charley's, and Texas Roadhouse has free meals for vets today and won't be mobbed like GC.
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Re: If you're a veteran let us know so we can honor you!
Nov 11, 2019, 8:42 AM
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U.S. Navy 1974 to 1989
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Re: If you're a veteran let us know so we can honor you!
Nov 11, 2019, 8:45 PM
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U.S. Navy, active 1969-1971, Radarman, USS Saint Paul CA 73, gun line, fire support, Vietnam, 1970.
Clemson Class of 1974, Masters, 1975.
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Re: If you're a veteran let us know so we can honor you!
Nov 11, 2019, 8:42 AM
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U.S. Navy 1974 to 1989
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Re: If you're a veteran let us know so we can honor you!
Nov 11, 2019, 8:42 AM
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U.S. Navy 1974 to 1989
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United States Coast Guard (2011 to ?)
Nov 11, 2019, 8:49 AM
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Dad - United States Army (1962 to 1982), Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam x2, Bronze Star, Arlington National Cemetery.
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Re: If you're a veteran let us know so we can honor you!
Nov 11, 2019, 9:28 AM
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Don't give me the TU's for it but I want to mention my grandfather who served in the Air Force from the late 1940s until retirement.
He is a huge Clemson fan who can't take walking the hills in Clemson anymore so we always talk about the games every Sunday when my family meets at his house for lunch.
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Re: If you're a veteran let us know so we can honor you!
Nov 11, 2019, 9:31 AM
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Don't give me the TU's for it but I want to mention my grandfather who served in the Air Force from the late 1940s until retirement.
He is a huge Clemson fan who can't take walking the hills in Clemson anymore so we always talk about the games every Sunday when my family meets at his house for lunch.
The TU was for your grandfather. He is to be honored.
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Re: If you're a veteran let us know so we can honor you!
Nov 11, 2019, 9:30 AM
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3 of my brothers served in USMC. One in Viet Nam and two in 1959-1965
2 of us in USAF
3 nephews in USMC. One in the "desert". Don't remember the years served.
2 nephews in USAF. Pilots after graduating from Air Force Academy as their father did.
I served active duty USAF 1958-1963 USAF Reserve 1977-1999
1 brother active duty USAF after graduating from Air Force Academy 1968-1990
Blessings to all of you Tigers who also served or are serving - AND to their families who served also!
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Re: If you're a veteran let us know so we can honor you!
Nov 11, 2019, 9:32 AM
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USN Tin Can sailor 1959-1962
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Re: If you're a veteran let us know so we can honor you!
Nov 11, 2019, 9:33 AM
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US Army-1994-2014
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U. S. Marine Corps 1989 - 2014
Nov 11, 2019, 9:40 AM
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Desert Storm, Somalia, Iraq twice, and Afghanistan. Infantryman, 2 tour Drill Instructor.
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Flight Surgeon during V. Nam War, 1972-74.
Nov 11, 2019, 10:00 AM
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God Bless all who served.
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Family Service
Nov 11, 2019, 10:04 AM
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US Army CPT Armor 1989-1997 - Europe, Balkans
Grandfather Lloyd - WWII Navy DE USS Chatelain - Was in Escort Carrier Group that captured U505 and is now displayed in Chicago museum. Was primary sonar petty officer during the depth charge run that caused U505 to surface for capture. Most gentle kind man, lived to 101. Lord I wish I had spent more time with him. He couldn't even tell the story until near 2014.
Grandfather Fredrick - WWII Navy - LCVP Operator participated in island hopping campaign, told incredible stories of the sheer horror of Kamikaze attacks that haunted him till he died at 91. I still have his service .45 and holster that he carried 43'-45' Also have an Arisaka 7.7mm with the chrysanthemum still intact that he was able to bring back after his Higgins boat was hit and stranded. Also survived Typhoon Cobra of great fame in the Pacific. Another great unassuming man who then came back and worked for GM for 30+ years retiring as a line manager in Flint, Michigan. I wish I had 1/2 that man's grit and resolve.
Father in Law Bob - Vietnam US Army Cav - Fought as a Troop Commander and Platoon Leader in numerous operations with 11ACR. To this day won't talk to his wife or daughters about it. Occasionally, I can get him to talk to me, a former tank officer, when I get some Beam in him. As he is aging and fighting the effects of a mild stroke he is slowly passing along his records, letters, memorabilia to me to share with the next generation. Reading his DD214 and award citations I don't know how he is still here with us.
Such a great day of remembrance. I don't know if our nation still makes people like this. My experiences pale to theirs and their ability to then persevere.
Prayers to my lost and wounded brothers who aren't here or all here anymore.
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Re: If you're a veteran let us know so we can honor you!
Nov 11, 2019, 10:04 AM
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USAF 11 years
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