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geekhack Community => Off Topic => Topic started by: cmadrid on Wed, 11 November 2015, 08:43:52

Title: Happy Veteran's Day
Post by: cmadrid on Wed, 11 November 2015, 08:43:52

I'm sure there are more than a couple Geekhacker veterans out there.. Happy Veteran's Day! Thank you for your service.   :thumb:

Title: Re: Happy Veteran's Day
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 11 November 2015, 08:47:19

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Title: Re: Happy Veteran's Day
Post by: jerue on Wed, 11 November 2015, 08:47:21

Thank you veterans for your service!

There are a number of events going on at my campus for Veterans day including a breakfast. mmm...pancakes  :eek:

Title: Re: Happy Veteran's Day
Post by: osi on Wed, 11 November 2015, 08:49:48

Thank you Vets!

Title: Re: Happy Veteran's Day
Post by: shibataken on Wed, 11 November 2015, 09:22:35

Thank you for your service :D  Happy Veteran's day!

Title: Re: Happy Veteran's Day
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 11 November 2015, 09:25:25

Proudly served!

(http://i.imgur.com/4A6houy.png)

Title: Re: Happy Veteran's Day
Post by: baldgye on Wed, 11 November 2015, 09:30:29

I feel like there is a difference between Veteran's Day and Armistice Day... despite being essentially the same thing, held on the same day for the same reasons.

Title: Re: Happy Veteran's Day
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 11 November 2015, 09:35:48

Quote from: jdcarpe on Wed, 11 November 2015, 09:25:25

Proudly served!

Show Image

(http://i.imgur.com/RDAaGAN.jpg)

Thank you for your service! :thumb:

And thanks to anyone else out there reading this today who has served.

Title: Happy Veterans Day
Post by: terrpn on Wed, 11 November 2015, 15:31:14

Happy Veterans Day to all Veterans who have served their country


(http://www.happyveteransdayusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Veterans-Day-Images-1.jpg)(http://www.tbo.com/storyimage/TB/20141104/ARTICLE/141109705/EP/1/2/EP-141109705.jpg)

(http://veteransdaypictures2015z.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Veterans-Day-Animated-Graphics-2.gif)  (http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0243/9195/products/T2eC16dHJIkE9qU3lQ_hBRptBSOk_g_60_1_large.jpg?v=1403290600)

Title: Re: Happy Veterans Day
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 11 November 2015, 15:36:01

Thank you. Proudly served!

(http://i.imgur.com/4A6houy.png)

also: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=76934.0 :)

Title: Re: Happy Veterans Day
Post by: iri on Wed, 11 November 2015, 15:48:29

THANK YOU

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Title: Re: Happy Veterans Day
Post by: Melvang on Wed, 11 November 2015, 17:57:14

Proudly served myself, 5 years in the USN as Aviation Structural Mechanic attached to Helantisubron 7 at NAS Jacksonville, FL. Squadron was attached to the USS Harry S. Truman CVN-75.  Lot of long hours, lot of good times, lot of good ports, and met tons of awesome people. 

Now, my rant of the Veterans Day "free" meals and such at local restaurants.  In my opinion it is nothing but advertising disguised.  If they really wanted to support and or help the troops, they could offer a small discount or such all year long.  Or have a portion of the profits from the bill go to a non profit organization of choice.

These guys do TONS with the USO and for the military.  They shot the vast majority of the footage for their rendition of Bad Company originally done by Bad Company during a USO tour that had.  I have immense respect for these guys.

Title: Re: Happy Veterans Day
Post by: fohat.digs on Wed, 11 November 2015, 19:00:09

Quote from: Melvang on Wed, 11 November 2015, 17:57:14

In my opinion it is nothing but advertising disguised. 
If they really wanted to support and or help the troops, they could offer a small discount or such all year long. 

I am not a veteran, but I agree that most flag-waving is empty and insulting.

Except for the VA and some educational assistance, we as a nation do not do nearly enough for those who serve us.

Title: Re: Happy Veterans Day
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 11 November 2015, 19:17:12

Quote from: jdcarpe on Wed, 11 November 2015, 15:36:01

also: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=76934.0 :)

Topics have been merged.  :thumb:

Title: Re: Happy Veteran's Day
Post by: cmadrid on Wed, 11 November 2015, 19:30:26

Hoffman here to keep things running smoothly!

Title: Re: Happy Veteran's Day
Post by: iMav on Wed, 11 November 2015, 19:55:40

Served quite a while ago...

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Title: Re: Happy Veterans Day
Post by: Sinanju on Wed, 11 November 2015, 20:19:05

Quote from: Melvang on Wed, 11 November 2015, 17:57:14

Now, my rant of the Veterans Day "free" meals and such at local restaurants.  In my opinion it is nothing but advertising disguised.  If they really wanted to support and or help the troops, they could offer a small discount or such all year long.  Or have a portion of the profits from the bill go to a non profit organization of choice.

Beats nothing I suppose. Yes, it is obviously advertisement. Family of four goes to dinner, they give 1 meal away and sell 3. 
Buffalo Wild Wings had comments on their FaceBook complaining about the free food they were giving was not enough. Like seriously? Did you join the military for free wings?  Pathetic.


Chipotle used to give 50% off to military personnel. The cashier recognized me so I never had to even ask.  Then they stopped.  :'(

Title: Re: Happy Veteran's Day
Post by: katushkin on Thu, 12 November 2015, 04:51:57

You Americans and your huge racks of medals... All I got is dis:

(http://dccimages.durham.gov.uk/dlimuseum/im/712_a.jpg)

Made myself a little showbox as well from some squadron t-shirts, beret, TRF and belt. NATO medal is just a duplicate we get for Afghan and we can't wear it alongside our GSM.

(http://i.imgur.com/kYg3KRj.jpg)

Title: Re: Happy Veteran's Day
Post by: baldgye on Thu, 12 November 2015, 04:57:32

I still to this day don't understand how army belts work...

Title: Re: Happy Veteran's Day
Post by: absyrd on Thu, 12 November 2015, 05:08:06

Thank you, vets!!!

Title: Re: Happy Veteran's Day
Post by: Bromono on Thu, 12 November 2015, 08:17:08

Damn you guys with your nice racks =(

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Title: Re: Happy Veteran's Day
Post by: jdcarpe on Thu, 12 November 2015, 09:10:39

Quote from: Bromono on Thu, 12 November 2015, 08:17:08

Damn you guys with your nice racks =(

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Yours looks nice, too! Several of us Air Force vets in this thread. I'm curious, what was your AFSC? Mine was 1N373A.

Quote from: iMav on Wed, 11 November 2015, 19:55:40

Served quite a while ago...

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Gulf War vet, eh? And Air Force, too! What was your AFSC, iMav?


Thank you both for your service!

Title: Re: Happy Veteran's Day
Post by: Bromono on Thu, 12 November 2015, 09:43:21

Quote from: jdcarpe on Thu, 12 November 2015, 09:10:39

Quote from: Bromono on Thu, 12 November 2015, 08:17:08

Damn you guys with your nice racks =(

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Yours looks nice, too! Several of us Air Force vets in this thread. I'm curious, what was your AFSC? Mine was 1N373A.

Quote from: iMav on Wed, 11 November 2015, 19:55:40

Served quite a while ago...

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Gulf War vet, eh? And Air Force, too! What was your AFSC, iMav?


Thank you both for your service!

Intel huh? I work with a lot of 1N guys.

I am a 1B4X1

Title: Re: Happy Veteran's Day
Post by: jdcarpe on Thu, 12 November 2015, 09:51:16

Quote from: Bromono on Thu, 12 November 2015, 09:43:21

Quote from: jdcarpe on Thu, 12 November 2015, 09:10:39

Quote from: Bromono on Thu, 12 November 2015, 08:17:08

Damn you guys with your nice racks =(

(Attachment Link)

Yours looks nice, too! Several of us Air Force vets in this thread. I'm curious, what was your AFSC? Mine was 1N373A.

Quote from: iMav on Wed, 11 November 2015, 19:55:40

Served quite a while ago...

(Attachment Link)

Gulf War vet, eh? And Air Force, too! What was your AFSC, iMav?


Thank you both for your service!

Intel huh? I work with a lot of 1N guys.

I am a 1B4X1

Ah, nice. I don't think they had 1B4 when I enlisted (1999), or I probably would have chosen that. :)