Patriot Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 (edited) An eternal heartfelt thank you to all Brothers and Sisters in arms who have served our great country honorably. Let’s also remember those who gave all for the continued freedoms we presently still enjoy. If so inclined maybe post up a photo of your service days. May God continue to bless this awesome country of ours. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 “Freedom is not Free” Edited November 11, 2020 by Patriot 4 6 2020 OLEII - Hull #634 aka- “XPLOR” 2021 F350 6.7 liter Diesel Lariat Ultimate Tremor North Carolina 🇺🇸 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Davies Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 (edited) Thanks to all veterans, I never served but I do have the deepest appreciation for those who did, and for those who never came back. Patriot, can you tell us a little about your dog companion? John Davies Spokane WA Edited November 11, 2020 by John E Davies 1 SOLD 07/23 "Mouse": 2017 Legacy Elite II Two Beds, Hull Number 218, See my HOW TO threads: Tow Vehicle: 2013 Land Cruiser 200, 32” LT tires, airbags, Safari snorkel, Maggiolina Grand Tour 360 Carbon RTT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Posted November 11, 2020 Author Share Posted November 11, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, John E Davies said: Thanks to all veterans, I never served but I do have the deepest appreciation for those who did, and for those who never came back. Patriot, can you tell us a little about your dog companion? John Davies Spokane WA JD, Comanche was his name and he was a certified USAF patrol dog. The day of this photo I was assigned at Brooks Air Force base in San Antonio as the Supervisor over the base military working dog program. Brooks was a sort of a sleepy small Areospace R&D base. As for Comanche he was an exceptional Rottweiler having a kind temperament and 100% loyalty/handler bond. That said, he was quickly all business when it came to his work as a patrol dog. He excelled in attack sleeve or decoy work, scouting and tracking. What I found most interesting is he did not constantly bark or act overly aggressive. He was not a dog fighter, just an overall great partner. He was quiet and extremely fast during training sessions and spot on in obedience and in the obstacle course. I have fond memories of working and training him. A great loyal partner and glad I still have this photo of him. Edited November 11, 2020 by Patriot 1 6 2020 OLEII - Hull #634 aka- “XPLOR” 2021 F350 6.7 liter Diesel Lariat Ultimate Tremor North Carolina 🇺🇸 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Mike and Carol Posted November 11, 2020 Moderators Share Posted November 11, 2020 Happy Veterans Day to all my fellow veterans! I have some pictures somewhere, they were all taken before iPhone days so they aren’t digital.... 4 hours ago, Patriot said: The day of this photo I was assigned at Brooks Air Force base in San Antonio as the Supervisor over the base military working dog program. Brooks was a sort of a sleepy small Areospace R&D base. Alas, Brooks AFB has transitioned to civilian status. I worked at Kelly AFB here in San Antonio and it is also gone, with parts incorporated into Lackland AFB and Medina Base. Randolph AFB is still here as is Fort Sam Houston, Camp Bullis and Camp Stanley. There’s a reason San Antonio is called Military City USA. Mike 2 Texas Hill Country | 2016 Elite II #135 | 2020 Ram 2500 6.7L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainiac Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 "At ease" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators topgun2 Posted November 11, 2020 Moderators Share Posted November 11, 2020 The only picture I have from those days was the "official" one that was taken during boot-camp. Every time I look at that I remember that we had just returned from a five mile run back to the barracks. While still in our sweaty fatigues they handed us a hat and a dress uniform jacket, shirt and tie. Put it on, sit down and smile! YES, SARGENT! Bill 2023 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing, Max Payload, 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Near Asheville, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Hopefully all fellow vets had a pleasant Veterans Day. 1 Horace & Dianne Chesapeake, Virginia 2016 Toyota Tundra Crewmax 4x4 Limited 2015 Oliver Legacy Elite II - Hull # 93 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Posted November 12, 2020 Author Share Posted November 12, 2020 2 hours ago, Mike and Carol said: Happy Veterans Day to all my fellow veterans! I have some pictures somewhere, they were all taken before iPhone days so they aren’t digital.... Alas, Brooks AFB has transitioned to civilian status. I worked at Kelly AFB here in San Antonio and it is also gone, with parts incorporated into Lackland AFB and Medina Base. Randolph AFB is still here as is Fort Sam Houston, Camp Bullis and Camp Stanley. There’s a reason San Antonio is called Military City USA. Mike Mike, I heard Brooks made the transition to civilian status. I deployed to the Gulf War destined for a “classified tent city” in Southwest Asia out of Kelly AFB on a C141 in Oct of 91. Spent a lot of of hot humid training days at old Camp Bullis. I also have a lot of great memories of San Antonio. I really enjoyed my time spent serving. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 2020 OLEII - Hull #634 aka- “XPLOR” 2021 F350 6.7 liter Diesel Lariat Ultimate Tremor North Carolina 🇺🇸 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connor77 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Patriot - Thank you for your service. I, too, have the deepest appreciation for all members of our military. My Dad is a WW2 veteran. 93 years old and soon to be 94. He went into the service when he was 17... 1 2021 Elite 2 Hull # 832 "Bucket List" 2021 F250 7.3L Gas / 4.30 AR / Central Maine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Mike and Carol Posted November 12, 2020 Moderators Share Posted November 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Patriot said: Mike, I heard Brooks made the transition to civilian status. I deployed to the Gulf War destined for a “classified tent city” in Southwest Asia out of Kelly AFB on a C141 in Oct of 91. Spent a lot of of hot humid training days at old Camp Bullis. I also have a lot of great memories of San Antonio. I really enjoyed my time spent serving. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 David, Brooks AFB is now Brooks City Base, not sure what they do there. I was working at Kelly (Security Hill) in Oct 91, you should have stopped by! We could have discussed future Oliver adventures... 🤪🇺🇸🇺🇸 Mike 2 Texas Hill Country | 2016 Elite II #135 | 2020 Ram 2500 6.7L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMD1056 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 To all our Veterans, thank you so very much for your service! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Starshine Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Just saw this post. Thank you for your service to all Veterans. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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