BTW, Happy Veterans Day
By Jim Bauer
@porwest (112864)
United States
November 11, 2020 7:53pm CST
Gosh, am I late to the punch. My apologies in advance.
The world over, all country's militaries, I say thank you to all who have served and made the commitment, if called, to make the ultimate sacrifice to their country.
My dad was a Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy and served over 23 years before retiring. My sister served in the United States Air Force, and served over 10 years, even doing a tour in Iraq. And I served 4 years in the United States Navy on the USS Enterprise (CVN-65).
Thank you to all who served, and God Bless America.
Yep, that's me in the upper right hand corner. I swear, you could have served soup in that damn sailor hat. 
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
13 Nov 20
Seagulls also liked those hats and dive-bombed them often. 
Thank you for your service and that of your family.
I've seen the USS Enterprise but couldn't tour it. It was off-limits. Nice looking ship. It was based at North Island San Diego. Or am I wrong on that?
Thank you for your service and that of your family.
I've seen the USS Enterprise but couldn't tour it. It was off-limits. Nice looking ship. It was based at North Island San Diego. Or am I wrong on that?2 people like this
@porwest (112864)
• United States
14 Nov 20
Never had a problem with the seagulls dive bombing me (until I got into pest control, lol). But I could see where they might want to.
Thank you as well for your service.
Yep. Prior to when I was aboard, as she was at Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company in Newport News, VA, she was a West Coast vessel. After we got out of the yards we transferred her to NAS Norfolk at Pier 11 South and she became an East Coast vessel for the remainder of her service. She was decommissioned in 2013. I served aboard her 1992-1996.
@Michellekidwell (29953)
• Sonora, California
12 Nov 20
Thank you for your service
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@Michellekidwell (29953)
• Sonora, California
12 Nov 20
@porwest I have great respect for our Vets, I come from a military family...Both Grandfathers served in World War 2...
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@porwest (112864)
• United States
13 Nov 20
@Michellekidwell Thank you for their service as well.
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@FourWalls (86812)
• United States
12 Nov 20
Salute, sailor! Your dad was an OS, I see. I was a yeoman, the most difficult job in the Navy: we babysat the officers.
Thanks for the post, and thanks for your service!!!
Thanks for the post, and thanks for your service!!!1 person likes this
@porwest (112864)
• United States
12 Nov 20
Yes. He was. I believe when he first got in he was a Radarman, and then that rate was combined with some others into the OS rate. He ultimately went on to become an NC (Navy Counselor). I was a SH3 (SW). We didn't babysit the officers, but our job was to boost morale and keep the crew happy. 
Thank you for your service as well, shipmate.
Thank you for your service as well, shipmate.1 person likes this
@LindaOHio (222623)
• United States
12 Nov 20
Yes, we need to remember the veterans every day. Thank you for your service, Jim.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
12 Nov 20
I salute to your dad for his patriotism.
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@maximax8 (31042)
• United Kingdom
12 Nov 20
Happy Veterans Day. My mom was born in 1933 and so she was a child in World War II. My grandfather was too old to be a fighter in the war. So he became a policeman to make sure the local streets were safe. Japan bombed Pearl Harbor and so the Americans joined us in fighting Hitler.
@kaylachan (84834)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
12 Nov 20
Thank you and your family for your service. My husband is a navy vet, and is proud of it, too.
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@cherigucchi (15932)
• Philippines
12 Nov 20
I am proud of you. My late father was Vietnam-war veteran
@RasmaSandra (98072)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
12 Nov 20
What wonderful memories you have and I agree we must never forget those who served,
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