1st and foremost...

...THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!!
Past and present!

I too never served, but look back and wish I had. I played soilder for 2 years with the Army ROTC while attending Syracuse. Navy & Marines called trying to recruit me. But when they said that they couldn't guarantee me a flight slot, because I wear spectacles, I said no thanks. And didn't finish school, so needless to say didn't finish didn't earn a commission.

My Dad served. Army, Signal Corp, SP4.
And funny, short story. My Dad always told me that he was about to re-up but didn't because that's when they found out that I was on the way!
It's a nice November day so when I get home I will smoke something.

And last, but not least...
...HAPPY BIRTHDAY MRS. SMOKEY!!