Veterans Day

37th Division, 248th Infantry Brigade, National Guard 1959-1968. Peace time, except for the riots of the 60's( lots of combat), floods and tornadoes. Would do it again and again if I could. No hesitation.. God Bless America, the greatest country on earth
 
FWIW:

Just one (1) simple, light sided observation on how to differentiate between a Young Veteran vs. an Old Veteran on VETERANS DAY?

Just walked back to my office ............ after crossing the rural highway out front.

Then ........... suddenly ............ I remembered WHY my mail box was empty!
 
Thanks to all that served. My time, ARMY 64 to 70. Spent my day at a veterans day parade in a small town where I went to high school. Drove my 30 coupe. was a great turn out.
 
My dress uniform is still hanging in the closet after I wore it home after discharge 50 years ago. Each year, I keep thinking I will lose enough weight to fit into it again. Am I being a little to optimistic, after 50 years of trying, to think that can still happen?:rolleyes:

1st Inf. Division '63 - '65
 
Allow me to add the gratitude of me and my family for all those who served. The entire country owes you so much!
 
A heart felt thanks to those who have served, and whose family members have served. I would love it if everyone who served would reply with where and when they served, I have enjoyed reading this thread!

Thanks again.
 
Re: Veterans Day -- Thank You

I too wish to thank the veterans that have served our country. I also want to express a heartfelt feeling of gratitude for those kind words of thanks which were missing for too many years.

Vietnam
Class of 1968
 
Thanks to all that have served and are serving. You all have helped keep our freedoms.

Henry's 31 ( Served and retired after 24 years)
 
For Official Use Only!!

Posting this photo for all of us US Army Veterans:

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Happy Veteran's Day.

May we always remember those who paid the ultimate price so that we may freely live our American way of life: (Click here for photo of Model A after combat operations - note photo is "R" rated for grisley image, viewer discretion is advised!)

After 26 years, 1 month and 16 days in the Army, I'm heading to Ft. Livingroom, with a report date of 1 December 2015. :D

Fordially,
Brad in Maryland
 
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Air Force 3950th Scty Squadron '74 - '78, RAF Chicksands, England. When my kids were just kids, I told them I was in the Cold War. They asked me how I stayed warm enough.... I told them I had a little help from the NCO Club...
 
I understand Model A Jeeps were used in Korea, by THE CHINESE. They were actually (Russian built) GAZ "jeeps" which were Model A or Model B's with 4WD and such.
I have heard a number of these Ford / GAZ "jeeps" were found on the Korean battlefield.
Here is a link to a 1944 GAZ "jeep".

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C500414
 
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Bruce Adams said:
I understand Model A Jeeps were used in Korea, by THE CHINESE. They were actually (Russian built) GAZ "jeeps" which were Model A or Model B's with 4WD and such.
I have heard a number of these Ford / GAZ "jeeps" were found on the Korean battlefield.
Here is a link to a 1944 GAZ "jeep".

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C500414
Click to expand...
Bruce, here's a quote from a book I have (Model A Ford - Construction, Operation, Repair for the restorer - by Victor Page' copyright 1961:

"A little circulated fact is that Henry Ford assisted the U.S.S.R. in setting up a factory to produce the Model A in the Soviet Union. Terms of the agreement called for repayment of vast investments in dies and machine tools, and even in U.S. made parts, which Henry Ford obligingly furnished to get the project underway.
While Russia turned out the Model A in substantial quantity as her sole volume car for many years, she never obliged Ford by repaying a single dollar as originally agreed. The Ford Motor Company eventually was compelled to write off the entire affair. Ironically, reliable sources report that the chassis is still being built in the U.S.S.R. at the present time, (sic 1961) as a light truck -- with a modernized body."
 -Chuck
 
Bruce Adams said:
I understand Model A Jeeps were used in Korea, by THE CHINESE. They were actually (Russian built) GAZ "jeeps" which were Model A or Model B's with 4WD and such.
I have heard a number of these Ford / GAZ "jeeps" were found on the Korean battlefield.
Here is a link to a 1944 GAZ "jeep".

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C500414
Click to expand...
Bruce, here's a quote from a book I have (Model A Ford - Construction, Operation, Repair for the restorer - by Victor Page' copyright 1961:

"A little circulated fact is that Henry Ford assisted the U.S.S.R. in setting up a factory to produce the Model A in the Soviet Union. Terms of the agreement called for repayment of vast investments in dies and machine tools, and even in U.S. made parts, which Henry Ford obligingly furnished to get the project underway.
While Russia turned out the Model A in substantial quantity as her sole volume car for many years, she never obliged Ford by repaying a single dollar as originally agreed. The Ford Motor Company eventually was compelled to write off the entire affair. Ironically, reliable sources report that the chassis is still being built in the U.S.S.R. at the present time, (sic 1961) as a light truck -- with a modernized body."
 -Chuck
 
Goggle " GAZ-67 Korea" to read all about it.

Here is what it looks like:
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Note the gas tank/cowl, hood top panels and handle, speedometer cluster, break handle, steering column mount, differential, etc...

Happy Veterans Day,
Brad in Maryland
 
We did the events as I posted near the beginning of this thread, and it was great to see so many other veterans there, and to greet them and exchange information on their service. The old man we took to breakfast was very happy to have that exchange. The olive garden restarant was so full, the line was out the door. A lot of saluteing and greeting.
Bill
USAF 1965-1969
 
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