First of all, a big shout out to my fellow veterans for this Veterans' Day 2023!
On this day, my Marine Corps motto of Semper Fidelis applies to all -- Always Faithful! You/We answered the call, stood the watch and, in some cases, sacrificed to ensure that the dream and ideal of Freedom endures.
We have many on Stovebolt, and representing *many* flags, not just the United States. We salute you all who have stood the ramparts of Freedom worldwide, shoulder to shoulder, to hold back the forces of darkness and evil.
God bless you all.
Today, Peggy and I had a very special visit here at Stovebolt HQ ... Max. Max started out his life as a U.S. Military working Dog. He went to Afghanistan. In subsequent action there found himself a captive of the Taliban who abused him severely. He was rescued and returned to the US in a seriously abused state and near death. He was adopted by a Beirut Brother of mine and nursed back to health as you can see in the picture.
It was a joyous afternoon at Stovebolt HQ.
Not all veterans walk on only two legs ...
Semper Fi, Max!!
V/R
John
U.S Army ROTC '82/'83
US Navy '83-'87
US Marine Corps '87-'01
USN Civ '01-'20
Daughter -- US Navy Civ.
Daughter -- US Navy contractor
Dad -- Aviation Photographer's Mate 3rd Class, USN '48-'54
Father In Law -- Bosun's Mate/Aviation Officer Candidate USN WW2
Brother-in-Law -- Capt (0-3E), USAF Ret'd
Nephew -- Maj., USAF Ret'd
Grand Nephew -- 2ndClass Petty Officer, US Navy (active)
Uncle -- USAAC WW2 (B-24 aircrew, Pacific Theatre)
Grandfather -- USMC WW1
Other Grandfather -- SFC/2ndLt (Airborne) U.S. Army, WW2
Cousin -- LtCol USAF, Ret'd
Cousin -- CWO5 US Army Ret'd
Great Great Grandfather -- Captain, U.S. Army (Civil War)
Great Great Great Great Grandfather -- Pvt, Continental Army
Great Great Great Great Uncle -- Pvt, Swedish Army
We sort of have a military family
Only two of us are Marines.
