To those who served: Thank you.
To those currently serving: Thank you.
To the civilians circa 1985-1991: You’re welcome.
My suggestions for the best way to thank the troops?
1) Enjoy life in a free country. A gift ain’t a gift unless it’s enjoyed. Do something fun.
2) Be the kind of American who’s worth fighting for.
Your welcome. But I didn’t do it for the gratitude, but for the honor of Serving. As my Father, and older brothers before me, and the others, back to the Minutemen. It was an Honor to Serve. Thank You for allowing me that Honor!
US Navy 1983-1987 USS Saratoga CV-60.
2 deployments:
Spring-Fall of 1984
Fall 1985 – Spring 1986 (2 conflicts*)
Saw Rocky IV in Singapore Christmas 1985.
*
Section 5
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Achille_Lauro_hijacking#Interception_of_EgyptAir_jet
Deployment extended for this
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Action_in_the_Gulf_of_Sidra_(1986)