Veteran's Day

Happy Veteran's Day!

Thank you to all the veteran's I know and especially those I don't know. All your sacrifice, courage and valor is greatly appreciated not just today but, every day I live in freedom and every night I sleep in peace while you stand watch.

A proud U.S. Army Veteran who thanked my husband for his service and carrying on the duty to our country, this photo was taken in 2009 by me at Augusta's Veterans Day parade and its one of my favorites.

My husband reciting his oath and re-enlisting in the U.S. Air Force

One of my favorite pics of me and my Airman

My husband (middle) my brother in law (left) and my father in law (right)
all proudly have served our country.

I am an American Airman.
I am a Warrior:
I have answered my nation's call.

I am an American Airman.
My mission is to fly, fight, and win.
I am faithful to a proud heritage,
A tradition of honor,
And a legacy of valor.

I am an American Airman,
guardian of freedom and justice,
My nation's sword and shield,
Its sentry and avenger.
I defend my country with my life.

I am an American Airman:
Wingman, leader, warrior.
I will never leave an Airman behind,
I will never falter
and I will not fail.

My Dad who served proudly in the U.S. Army (Yup, I'm an Army Brat who married an Airman)

I am an American Soldier.
I am a Warrior and a member of a team.
I serve the people of the United States and live the Army Values.

I will always place the mission first.
I will never accept defeat.
I will never quit.
I will never leave a fallen comrade.

I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills.
I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself.
I am an expert and I am a professional.
I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of the United States of America in close combat.
I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life.
I am an American Soldier.

My Grandpa who served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

My Grandma & My Grandpa during World War II
She was a U.S. Army nurse and he was her soldier.

We are a military family through and through. I have also had an uncle who served in the U.S. Navy and another uncle who served in the U.S. Marine Corps during Vietnam. I have cousins who serve in each branch of military. I have friends who went off to war and have not come back, you are missed and shall not be forgotten.