On Armed Forces Day, we honor all the members of our Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, Coast Guard, and National Guard and Reserve forces. United by a common call to serve, these brave patriots not only comprise the finest fighting force the world has ever known but also represent the very best of our Nation.
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery "Success comes in 'cans' ..."
Thank you Miss Peggy for your words, recognition and remembrance.
Thank you also to all our brothers and sisters in arms, both past and present, and also to the spouses, children and family members who stood/stand by us and often sacrificed just as much.
It is an HONOR to be a part of all those that served before, continue to serve today and will serve in the days to come.
HOOAH!
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult.
1949 Chevrolet 3804 In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum 1973 IH 1310 Dump 1963 Kaiser M38A1 2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie" 2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley)
C'mon, John! Being an ex-space cadet, and coming from a Navy family (Dad, WWII South Pacific, and Brother, Vietnam), even I know the Marine Hymn Is the most dramatic, robust and uplifting (Navy is second) of ALL the hymns. Save the best for LAST!
Stewart2
Last edited by Peggy M; 05/24/202310:37 PM. Reason: just had to do this since I just learned it!
Stewart2 1955.1 3100 Both Owner and P/U have lots of miles, lots of history and need LOTS of TLC Jack of several trades and experiences; Master of none
Stewart ... I hear you (a year later ... ), and appreciate the sentiment ... but ... I have stood at attention at 8th and I (Marine Barracks, Washington DC and home of the Commandant -- the only federal building not burnt by the Brits in 1812 out of respect for the defense put up by the Marines and Sailors at the Battle of Bladensburg) at Sunset for the Marines' Hymn. It is a stirring experience.
BUT ...
I have also stood on the Ways at Bath Iron Works on more than one occasion to hear a Navy band swing into "Anchors Aweigh" as the champagne bottle smashes and a new frigate, destroyer or cruiser suddenly lurches backwards and slides into the sea (or river, as is the case at Bath). While I was a Midshipman ('83 to '87) I was able to attend launches during my leave periods, thanks to Mom and Dad who were both long-time employees at BIW. Standing there, in uniform as a proud Navy sailor, saluting as Bath's finest joins the sea to the strains of "Anchors Aweigh" and a cheering crowd ...There are very few cooler things than that.
Sadly, BIW no longer builds/launches ships traditionally (on an inclined ways) -- the new Level Launch Facility lowers the ship into the water vertically. Its just not the same.
And to all my fellow veterans ... *IF* you read the Commander In Chief's "proclamation" ... I hope you made it to the head before you threw up. Absolutely nauseating coming from that piece of human garbage.
Semper Fi!
"On Navy down the field Sails set to the sky! We'll never change our course So Army you steer shy!
Roll up the score, Navy Anchors aweigh! We'll never stop until we Sink the Army, sink the Army grey!!"
~ John
A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult.
1949 Chevrolet 3804 In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum 1973 IH 1310 Dump 1963 Kaiser M38A1 2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie" 2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley)
), and appreciate the sentiment ... but ... I have stood at attention at 8th and I (Marine Barracks, Washington DC and home of the Commandant -- the only federal building not burnt by the Brits in 1812 out of respect for the defense put up by the Marines and Sailors at the Battle of Bladensburg) at Sunset for the Marines' Hymn. It is a stirring experience.