We keep all of those who fight for our freedom in our prayers. Thank a vet

Patch, from one vet to another, thank you for your service, and if you're ever in Oklahoma, I've got a cold beer with your name on it!

I just graduated Infantry School on Ft. Benning and am currently awaiting Airborne School. The Army is a great thing but make sure it is what you really want to do before you join. Despite the competition between the different branches of service, anyone serving this country is doing a great deed. Thanks to all those before me as well as those to come.

Thanks. I couldn't help but notice the sere in your name. I have a spot reserved in Special Forces Assessment and Selection and will eventually have to go through SERE. Thank you as well...the Air Force saves a lot of lives down on the ground.

mattreney: I, in no way, shape, or form regret joining the Army the summer before my senior year of high school. I left less than a week after graduation, and I havent looked back since. I have been to Germany, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait (I did Desert Storm the first time), and ended my active duty at Fort Knox, KY with the 194th Armored Brigade. I went on to serve eight more years in the Army Reserve and the National Guard while I was going to college on my GI Bill, and got a excellent home loan with my VA certification. Most of all, now out in the civilian work force, I have the self discipline and self motivation to succeed. The leadership lessons I learned while serving put me ahead of the class. I have life long friends and enjoy community service with my local VFW post, where a cold beer is always waiting. Most of all, we vets have entire culture, and language all our own that civiliands just dont understand. I know you're facing what is a difficult decision and I wish you god speed on your journey

huntsduck20: I pray you return home to your loved ones once again on one piece, I've got a cold beer for you as well...Did you get your limit when you were home and in the water?

We should all take the time to thank everyone who is currently serving and has served in the military. We owe our freedoms and security to you,.

Hi Matt. Just figure out what you want to do and go for it. My dad was in the Army for 24 years and it was a different force back then. I would guess it is better now than then and there are more advantages for anyone.

The UFC type thing is called MACP, Modern Army Combatives Program. It is the closest thing to UFC you will find sanctioned by the military. Also the Marines have MCMAP (McMap) Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. I saw these guys do this while I was in Africa and this is also hardcore. Good stuff for young guys. At my age, I just prefer to run a few miles. I ache enough as it is :)

everyone who has a loved one there in my prayers

My Wife and I own a medical billing service and I can tell you first hand how the VETS get the shaft all the time!!

3rd Generation AF and I am still serving. My father still works at Wright Patterson AFB and my sister is stationed in Charleston AFB. Thank you all Vets for your selfless sacrifice and your willingness to serve. Every Redblooded American is praying for you.

I will tell you guys even though I regularly give them both a bunch of S@#$ It truely brought a smile to my face to be able read Phil and Dave while I was deployed. Those guys can really paint you a picture. It was truely a high point of my day to be able to read a review. Since I got back I have really gotten into the F&S website and if you've notice I try to answer every question that I know anything about. Its really my way of reconnecting with you guys because you are the baseline that I strive for not these liberals that are around us and the TV reporters can ALL KISS MY @$$! I love being among friends and hunters and I truely feel that if falls squarely on OUR shoulders to keep up our way of life. If we allow hunting and shooting to die out in our lifetime the we have only the men and women in the mirror to thank for that. I appreciate everyone fighting on that front also.

CB