On Sun, 11 Nov 2018 08:06:00 -0800, "Cheri" >
wrote:

>"Gary" > wrote in message ...
>> Just wanted to wish a nice day to ALL vets* past and present
>> today. It's a giant team effort to do what you all do so well.
>> From actual front-line combat and all the way down to the lowest
>> support position. All are important. You do a damn good job and
>> keep up the good work.
>>
>> I've lived right under the main flight path of Oceana Naval Air
>> Station here for many years. So many neighbors complain about the
>> jet noise when they fly. It's very loud but I ignore it.
>> (sometimes you have to pause a conversation until the jets pass -
>> always 2...one craft plus wingman). These are our Navy's fighter
>> jets. Used to use F-14s but now all fly F-18s. I admire every
>> damn one of them and when someone whines about the noise, I smile
>> and say, "We're protected here night and day." heh
>>
>> Despite all the 'anti military' nonsense that you might hear,
>> just know that probably the majority of us support it fully. Tax
>> money for Defense is well spent, imo. You DO really need to carry
>> a 'big stick' in this evil world.
>>
>> I've always even included my father in this day too. He was never
>> in the military but he worked his entire career for the Defense
>> Dept. Still very much part of the entire team effort.
>>
>> * Ok, even you non-related animal vets get a kudos from me. Great
>> job to all of you too! ;-D
>
>
>Well said Gary, a huge thank you to all who served, hopefully the day is
>peaceful for them.

You're welcome.