Veteran's Day

Veteran's Day is a time for reflection and more importantly, a day to recognize and give thanks to those who have put their lives on the line.  So many people have paid the ultimate sacrifice for this great country of ours.  And for other countries around the world.  I am deeply grateful and will never be able to adequately describe my gratitude to those who humbly wear the uniform of this great land. 

The United States Army.

 

 The United States Navy

  

The United States Marine Corps

  

The United States Coast Guard

 

The United States Air Force

Every single person is, and forever will be, in debt to these great American heroes.  These people put their lives on the line every single day and night, for what? For our freedom, that's what; so that we have the ability to drink our Starbucks, and drive our Chevrolet's, and eat our McDonald's.  They volunteer years of their lives to the service of America, and there is no way anyone can ever thank them enough.  If you're a veteran, be proud of it.  If you're in active duty, wear the uniform proudly.  If you're thinking about enlisting, talk it out with your parents, loved ones, recruiters, etc.


The Marine Corps' birthday was a few days ago; the tenth of November, 1775.  The Army's birthday is known best as "Flag Day," or the fourteenth of July, 1775.  The Navy's birthday was the thirteenth of October, 1775 (which oddly enough, WAS a Friday).  The Coast Guard's birthday was the fourth of August, 1790.  The Air Force's birthday was the eighteenth of September, 1947.


To me, there is nothing more honorable in the world, than to give a couple years of your life, if not your entire life, to serve in the United States Military.  

This we'll defend.   - US Army Motto

Non sibi sed patriae.   - US Navy Motto

Semper Fidelis.   - US Marine Corps Motto

Semper Paratus.   - US Coast Guard Motto

Above All.   - US Air Force Motto