I almost forgot to post my "VETERANS DAY GIVEAWAY"

USAF 1971 - 1975. Remember draft numbers? Mine was 55. I was going for sure so enlisted in the Air Force. Spent my entire tour at Hickam AFB in Honolulu.

In memory of my grandfather whom I lost earlier this year. He served in world war 2 in the Navy and me and my family miss him every day.

We had a flag folding ceremony put on by our Veteran's club at the college today as part of a larger Veteran's celebration. Our whole student union sat quietly and respectfully and listened to a presentation as a group of student Veteran's folded the flag. Before each fold, another Veteran would read over the loudspeaker the meaning and significance of each fold. It was absolutely refreshing to see the respect the students had for the flag, our country and our Veteran's. I saw young students remove their hats, stop talking, put down their phones, and focus completely on the ceremony. For those who think the younger generation is lost, you can be sure that there are still those out there that believe in duty, honor, sacrifice, courage and country. I saw some of them today and was quite proud. In my nearly 20 years teaching at the college, this was by far the best and most memorable ceremony I have seen by our Veteran students.

@CoinscratchFever said:
You could offer a million dollar prize right now but I would not trade it for the memories everyone just posted because this is priceless. This is the USA I grew up in and only because of ya'll guys. When you were over there getting your ass shot off I was begging grandma to take me to the kite store. To me, saying thank you in tears sounds inadequate. Saying I wish I was there with you sounds pathetic. But, saying your the reason I'm still here is authentic. For what its worth...Thank You!!!

Well stated!
My father was in Vietnam fairly early in the war and my brother recently retired from the USAF.
My great uncle was part of the failed Market Garden operation in WW2 (A Bridge Too Far was based on this).
He was a wonderful man and took me to my first coin show. He would not talk about his experiences in the war and no one tried to ask him because it was understood that it was off limits.

I salute them and all of you brave
Veterans who fought and served.
Your sacrifices were not in vain.
Thank you.

It IS special for it IS the thought that counts.

SSgt, PAANG 2006-2016.

Picked this updated career field coin at 7 level school at Fort Leonard Wood in 2013.

I like veterans and coins!

Father was Army right after Vietnam ended. Uncle was Marines early on in Vietnam.

My father was a 24 year Airforce veteran have no idea what he did he can’t and won’t talk about it even after being out for 20 years took it all to the grave RIP dad

As a distant relative to Ben Franklin and a family that has fought in Korea, Vietnam and Dessert Storm. My daughter lost her BF after return from Afgh. I was in eyes view during 9-11 in NY. Many lives lost and more to thank for service to our nation. Freedom not Free and socialism kills. I want to say Thank you all for your service. Don’t put my name in for giveaway but wanted to share in my appreciation to our military.

For my second comment, let me just say that my military service was some of the best years of my life. If circumstances had just been a little different, I would have proudly made a career of it.
I think it's great to read how many people were positively influenced by those that served, no matter if they donned the uniform 50 years ago or were just discharged.