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Comment by Nick G. 3 hours ago

Naval Academy weenie. I'd say beat Army, but I respect them too much :/

Comment by William Neal on November 11, 2009 at 3:10am

Today is Veterans Day and for all those who are actively serving in the US Military, the National Guard, the Air National Guard, and the various State Defence Forces; and for the Veterans who served in all eras, thank you for your service from myself, a vet and a grateful nation. Without you, we would not be enjoying the liberty we have in this nation.
A Veteran whether active duty, retired, National Guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check, made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life." -- Author Unknown
William Neal,
US Air Force
1974-1980

Comment by Amateur Adventurer on November 6, 2009 at 12:10pm

Secretary of Defense has declared a moment of silence for U.S. military forces worldwide as a show of respect for the Fort Hood victims.

The moment of silence is planned to occur exactly 24hrs after the shooting in Texas. 1:34pm(CST). All U.S. forces worldwide are being asked to participate.

Comment by William Neal on November 2, 2009 at 10:38am

At Mount Tahoma National Cemetary, while we are working as the Honor Guard, we do work with the Honor Guard from the Army National Guard from Camp Murray, the Air Force Honor Guard from McHord AFB, and the Navy Honor Guard from Everett. We have also worked with an Honor Guard from the Marine Corps. The WSG Honor Guard primarily performs the service and the gun salute, whereas the Honor Guards from the bases fold the Flag, bring in the Urn or Casket. We also have worked with the Honor Guards from the VSOs, mainly the VFW.

Comment by William Charbonneau on November 1, 2009 at 12:23pm

@William Neal: Do you do work with Honor Guard from the bases around Washington as well?

Comment by William Neal on October 11, 2009 at 10:44am

Dave, the State Defence Forces are a good place to serve your country and state. I found out about the Washington State Guard two years ago. It is the best kept secret. Currently there are 23 states that have a State Defence Force. They are volunteer. Google SGAUS. Oh, I forgot to mention, I am a member of the Washington State Guard Honor Guard and we perform funeral service duty for fallen veterans.

Comment by William Neal on October 11, 2009 at 10:41am

Served in the Air Force from 1974-1980. Currently a member of the Civil Air Patrol and the Washington State Guard, part of the State Defence Forces. Was a member of the US Naval Sea Cadets when I was in Junior High.

Comment by Charles on September 21, 2009 at 9:21pm

USN 1995-1999, plankowner on the USS Gonzalez (DDG-66). We shot some tomahawks at Bosnia, got bored and came back to the US.

Comment by Dave Tindell on September 11, 2009 at 9:42pm

Gentlemen, thank you for your suggestions. I should add that I teach martial arts in my small, rural community. It gives me great pleasure to reach out to young people and help them achieve the self-discipline they so desperately need, and crave. (It works for adults, too.) In my own small way, I am helping my community, helping to give it a cadre of people who will be willing to step forward when the chips are down. I will take a look at some of the options you have mentioned. Thanks for your input, and thanks for your service to our nation.

Comment by Amateur Adventurer on September 11, 2009 at 9:20pm

Greetings gents.

Full-time Captain in the Army, National Guard. 12yrs in, 13 to go for my full retirement.

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