pull out your dog tags

[stoveguy2esw]

several years ago i decided that i would pull out my dog tags and wear them on memorial day and veterans day weekends. have done so every since.i look at it as a tribute to the vets who have served and those who are still serving.

so all you vets out there , join me in this quiet show of respect for those who hhave served with us or before us , and solidarity for those who are actively protecting liberty today

 

[BrotherBart]

I still have my draft card in my wallet 45 years later. Does that count?

 

[fossil]

I'm ready.

 

[daveswoodhauler]

never served, so I can't put any tags on.
But, I will be heading down to the Cemetary on Monday for a Veterans day service along with my 2 oldest boys that are in cub scouts. After that, we'll be heading over to the War Memorial in town to pay our respects, and then a trip over to the VFW.
A few of the older boys in the scouts will play taps during the service, and it always brings a tear to my eyes.
Thanks to all wearing those tags from those like me who never did.

 

[ironpony]

I still have my draft card in my wallet 45 years later. Does that count?

my Dad is 86 and served in WWII carries his discharge DD214?? in his wallet ever since probably 60+ yrs now his dog tags are in his bedroom, refuses any sort of veterans benefits says let the people that really need them use them I have insurance from my retirement if more people thougth like that generation we would all be better off

 

[nate379]

I have a set somewhere I think, it's not something we use much (Air Force) Been in for a bit over 11 years.

 

[BrotherBart]

my Dad is 86 and served in WWII carries his discharge DD214?? in his wallet ever since probably 60+ yrs

Got the little laminated DD214 they sold me the day I got out in my wallet with the draft card.

 

[fossil]

Way too many military vets who did not serve long enough to reach retirement eligibility depend heavily on the VA. I have military retirement benefits that I can't complain about one bit...medical and dental at very reasonable out-of-pocket cost. I've never set foot inside a VA facility...they have a whole lot of more important things to do than to take care of me...and not enough resources to get it all done.

 

[stoveguy2esw]

i have the dd214 but its full sized, didnt get a mini. dog tags though are hangin on my chest right now

 

[fossil]

My DD214 is 8½" x 11"...safely tucked away with my most valuable/important documents (Will, POA, Deed, birth cert., etc.).

 

[DAKSY]

Haven't seen my dog tags since I shipped out for Germany in 72. I left em on a bunk in the Transfer Station at Fort Dix. Still have the small copy of my DD-214 & the original that I signed on12 Nov 73. Just got back from standing a Flag Line with the Patriot Guard Riders at an Elementary School in Mechanicville, NY, where many US military Veterans were in attendance. Each stood, ID'd himself, his branch & years of service, & the student who he was there for...

 

[BrotherBart]

I originally carried the little DD214 in case somebody tried to make me go back in. I was going to hold it out in front of me like a cross to a vampire.

 

[fossil]

That's why I have a miniature Shellback card certifying that I did, in fact, cross the Equator and get duly initiated into the realm of King Neptune & Davy Jones...so nobody can ever make me go back through that disgusting procedure.

 

[bogydave]

Way too many military vets who did not serve long enough to reach retirement eligibility depend heavily on the VA. I have military retirement benefits that I can't complain about one bit...medical and dental at very reasonable out-of-pocket cost. I've never set foot inside a VA facility...they have a whole lot of more important things to do than to take care of me...and not enough resources to get it all done.

+1

 

[Elderthewelder]

That's why I have a miniature Shellback card certifying that I did, in fact, cross the Equator and get duly initiated into the realm of King Neptune & Davy Jones...so nobody can ever make me go back through that disgusting procedure.

been there done that as well, was better the second and third time across though as I could have a little fun even though they put a bunch of restrictions on what could and could not be done the the slimy wogs, I could image what it is like these days, probably cant do anything that is not PC

as for my dog tags, well I misplaced those years ago

 

[yooperdave]

I was dumb enough to give one of my dog tags to a past love (so I thought). She returned everything but the dog tag...(back in the 70's). The other dog tag is at the cottage along with the shellback certificate and the draft card-which, by the way, has a rather huge difference in the amount of weight! It reads 138! Enjoy the day tomorrow (Sun) fellow vets!!

 

[Gark]

Never was issued dog tags, but I am wearing my Air Defense Command t-shirt. Per the wife, a copy of my DD-214 is in my pocket. Thank you to all military, former and current!

 

[Jags]

Rick - if you were still on the boat at that time, I believe that you are a golden shellback (crossed at 0/0)

Dog tag on key ring in pocket.

 

[BrotherBart]

I just went down and looked. The tags are still in the box. Right beside the triangle earring I wore in my boot laces for two years for luck. When I got home I met the guy she married while I was gone. Great guy that probably saved me a lot of grief.