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Four Walls @FourWalls (86827) • United States 17 Sep 21

This afternoon I had a little time between dental appointments (a cleaning and the bridgework) at the VA hospital, so I used the time to take a little walk around the building for exercise. Along the walk I was able to stop and...

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My Dad is a WWII Veteran

Deborah-Diane @DeborahDiane (40849) • Laguna Woods, California 27 May 18

Two years ago, my Dad was honored for his service during World War II. He was chosen to be flown to Washington, DC with my brother-in-law, a former Marine. In the photo above, my Dad is sitting next to former Senator Bob Dole,...

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John Glenn

Fishmomma @Fishmomma (11658) • United States 8 Dec 16

What a sad day December 8th, 2016 and John Glenn has passed away at 95. He did so much during his life time. Former senator in Ohio served 4 terms and the first American to orbit the earth February 20, 1962. Glenn piloted the...

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Just a thank you.

Amber @AmbiePam (121020) • United States 30 May 16

Recently, I learned some of our mylotters served in the U.S. military during their lives, and I would like to say an "official" thank you for each and everyone who served. Because today, Memorial Day, is for honoring those who...

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Should military service be compulsory or not? Why so?

Biomechanoid @Biomechanoid (2922) • Estonia 3 Aug 11

Hi there! I was reading an article about military service in our country, recently many young men have been taken to army. It's an annual procedure in our country - when a male citizen has become 18 y.o. it is his duty to pass...

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Hyun bin in military

angelbelle578 @angelbelle578 (1635) • Philippines 17 Jun 11

Hi, I'm just curious about Hyun bin entering military. Is it voluntary? I read in some article that military service is mandatory in their country? Is that true or I just misunderstood the article.. About Hyun bin...

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Hyun bin actor enter marines for military service

angelbelle578 @angelbelle578 (1635) • Philippines 14 Jun 11

I'm just curious why he enters here? Is it voluntary for only two years or he wants to join military for good? What will happen after two years? I'm really curious.

AZ Woman Veteran

leafygreens08 @leafygreens08 (754) • United States 19 Apr 11

I am a woman veteran and very proud to have served my country. I was in the navy from 1975 to 1986. I was wondering if there are any other women vets out here in MyLot. I would like to make friends and have discussions with them....

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Has any of your family, past or present served in the military?

Amber @AmbiePam (121020) • United States 10 Nov 09

Maybe you have served in the military, or maybe your spouse is currently in the military. Past or present, I'd like to hear about the people in your family who have served in the military. One of my uncles was in the Navy, and...

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Mandatory conscription necessary or not?

metamaterialo @metamaterialo (34) • Sweden 7 Aug 09

In several countries there is mandatory conscription or military service of some kind. When i was a conscript there was a saying.- Who has been a conscript does not laugh in circus anymore. Not because you come out so serious...

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I got home at 6:30 this morning

reinydawn @reinydawn (11642) • United States 27 Apr 09

My son's plane leaves at 7:30, so I had to have him at the airport around 6:00am. I woke up around 4:30, wondering if the alarm got set. I had planned on getting up around 5am, but that half hour is going to hit me hard...

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Veterans Day

bestboy19 @bestboy19 (5478) • United States 11 Nov 08

Today is Veterans Day formally know as Armistice Day, the day we honor the men and women who have served in our armed forces. My father was in the Army Corp. of Engineers during World War II and my grandfather was in the Navy...

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YouTube's Top Election Video Is Iraq Vet's McCain Endorsement

newtondak @newtondak (3946) • United States 30 Oct 08

Be sure to click on the link at the bottom of the article to view the video. http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/10/30/youtubes-election-video-iraq-vets-mccain-endorsement/

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How Do You Feel About Your Child Joining The Military?

mcjustin @mcjustin (82) • United States 26 Dec 07

Because of the ongoing conflicts in Iraq and Afganistan I can understand the fear many parents have about their chid joining military service. But if your chid wanted to join, would you try to stop them?

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have you or any parents of yours been in any....

rainbow2007star @rainbow2007star (920) 18 Jul 07

war like soldier? Have you done the military service? If not why? My husbend has not done the military service 'cause in his native country is a law that cann't obligate the boys that have finished university to do this service....

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Serving in Iraq

willmastr @willmastr (12) • United States 8 Feb 07

I am the father of a US army officer. My son is a 2nd Lt and is currently training as a field artillery officer, He knows that when he completes his training he will be shipped to the middle east. As a father I support my son,...

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Hopping a Border

SageMother @SageMother (2277) • United States 23 Jan 07

I am fortunate in that my sons, twins, are in their 30's and probably immune to the draft. I shudder to think about the amount of stress I would be suffering right now, if they were any younger. If the draft were reinstated...

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Should we reinstate the draft?

estherlou @estherlou (5015) • United States 24 Dec 06

There was a military draft during the Vietnam war. Should we reinstate the draft again? Or do Americans take their freedoms so for granted but are not willing to fight to preserve them?

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Are women a part of your military?

estherlou @estherlou (5015) • United States 10 Dec 06

My daughter was in the US Army Corps of Engineers. She learned to drive hugh earth-moving machines and to build roads and was active duty for 8 years. She was stationed in the US, in Korea, in Germany and in Kosovo. I remember her...

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Which service is the most royal service you feel, military or police?

blossomingflower @blossomingflower (636) • India 10 Dec 06

The main difference between police and military is when the police looks after law and order situation in the country and implement rules of law, the military defend the country and its people against enemy. Both of them stand for...

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