lyn b my first day home from the war a woman walked up with her 8 yr old daughter and called me a baby killer. i broke down and cried. the restaurant manager saw and heard what happened and bought my familys and I"s dinner. people are very cruel to us
brock downer that was heartbreaking. But your story also proved not all people are cruel. That manager is awesome you"re lucky to have met him/her. Hope all is well with u. God bless
My family and I went to get my cousin after he got back from Afganistan, and when we where driving home this song started to play. My cousin look up to the sky and started to cry. You could see in his eyes that he was thinking about thing he did and what he saw. Thank God for our troops I have an unexpressable amount of respect for all of our vertrans. Thanks for keeping up safe.
August 17 2009. That is the date I touched back down to American soil. I remember fighting back hot tears watching my mother cry and run toward me at the airport. All I could think about was every man coming off of those planes in boxes, whos mothers would never embrace them again. God bless every man, and woman who served , is serving, or will serve this beautiful land.
+ASMR Medicine For The People Amen and thank you so much for your service. I can't even fathom the pain and hurt. I can't express to you how thankful I am to those who served. Both living and gone. I love our men and women who protect us and have the utmost respect for you all. Sending blessing and thanks to you
robkan007 I'd take prison. We all have rights. You just have to realize. Who are you really fighting for? Honestly, I don't believe in the 'war or prison'. That's probably what Hitler said to all his soldiers too. Don't get me wrong. It's great when people join the military and fight for a cause. This 'war' has been going for too long. Lets fix home first before we start policing other countries and helping them fight their problems.
Ya know my brother served 9 years. 3 months ago he took 5 bullets to the chest. Shouldn't have survived but he did, thank god. But he's always told me that once you get over there you realize people back home don't really give a shit. What you fight for is the brother or sister next to you. Doesn't matter what political party they agree with or their sexuality. Nor race or gender it's the fact that when shit hits the fan they're gonna have your back. You forget about everything that is wrong with the world and realize what is right. That's why you fight. Doubt many people will agree with him or me, but not a day goes by that I don't think of any service man or woman. So thank you all. (to all that it may concern my brother is fine.)
I came back from Afghanistan with a fractured right arm, a bullet in my left shoulder, a bandage over my left eye and four broken ribs. the medics were astounded that I survived those. they said that the bullet that popped my left eyeball should have killed me, but I got lucky.
I totally agree I'm in UK first tour on my 18th birthday got blown up on my 20th birthday luckily it was just my legs that went I lost to many brothers out there. thanks for your service. l
As an Army Vet, I appreciate his singing this song. I had the opportunity to see him at country fair once and this was when he started singing. Excellent song.
Mr Buck I'm a Army oif grunt it has been 12 years since I've came back to the world and I still don't feel like my old friends understand what I done you know I can't tell them every thing so I have become the guy no one wants to hang out with I lost my wife daughter and anything else I had no body understands what I did I'm a murderer yes I followed orders but no one understands that I don't think the bad dreams and the Damm smells will ever go away when rain hits my riffles barrel after a few shots takes me back to over there I'm 100 percent so all I can do is remember sorry I wrote so much I just want a night's sleep
This song is so true. I returned home from OIF 2-3 in 2005 and all of my best friends would drink and finally ask what was different. I had no idea how to explain it ot them at the time. Now in the profession I'm in I run into veterans daily and I do whatever I can to help them, I know the pain and feelings there in and I do all I can to help.
Its the soldier not the speaker who's given you the freedom of speech Its the soldier not the reporter who's given you freedom of press Its the soldier not the lawyer who's given you freedom of fair trial Its the soldier who salutes and fights for the flag and who's coffin is draped by the flag who gives the protesters the freedom to burn the flag
so when the government decides to take away these rights you mentioned who do you think they're going to send? Ya the soldiers, I'm not against individuals in the military but the military as a whole is just the muscle for the government, and the government is not inherently good.
***** the Patriot act, TSA, stop and frisk, and the federal Reserve all are forbidden under the constitution so what are these "brave" Men and women waiting for? There government has already betrayed them by violating the constitution so when do they act? when the order to kill civilians actually comes out? No these robot will do exactly as there masters tell them to do.
I didn't meet my husband until after his 1st deployment, but him and his family have both told me that he changed a lot after he joined the military. I'm just so damn proud to be his wife and to be married to such an amazing man. He does what he needs to do and doesn't complain. He's truly my hero.
I me Darryl Worley, when I was at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, he had a luncheon w/ us & put on a mini concert for us. Afterwards he took pictures & spent time talking w/ us. He is a great guy & a stand-up American for supporting the troops, the way he does!
It's been 8 years since I got back, and 6 since I was medically retired for multiple reasons. I can still relate to this song, because not a day goes by that I don't think about that time frame and know that the fresh-faced 18 year old was a completely different person to the scarred, worn-down 33 year old I see every day in the mirror.
It been 19 years since 9/11 I was in 2nd grade when the towers fell. I am thankful for those who served and those I graduated in the early 2010s that did tours. Thank you for your service. Whatever your service or involvement thank you for your service. Past or present. If you did not get respect when you came back, let me show mine. - some dude on YT
Feeling really depressed right now because no one has ever thanked me for my 10 year service. They saw me and my husband in uniform and only he would get praise. I was told "it must be hard being a spouse". That was the biggest slap in the face. I just wanted to say thanks for your support.
I truly feel bad for our Vietnam veterans. They went through all the stuff described in this song, and then when they came back they were treated like shit. Truly the worst homecoming for any of our veterans.
+michael slagle Dont limit yourself to just Vietnam Vets. Our warriors fighting the fight right now are being treated like shit. Any war, any branch of service. There is always a civilian standing by to run their mouth. Thank you for your support. I wish you well.
The Korean vets came back to a country that really didn't care about them. The Vietnam vets came back to a country that held them accountable for a war they were forced to fight in. You never saw any Vietnam veterans wearing military caps or shirts for over thirty years. Not until the first Gulf War. I know I was one of them. There were no homecomings or applause for us. No matter how many times people come up and thank me for my service will it ever erase how I was treated when I came home.
My father was a Korean war veteran, rest his soul. His 85th Birthday would have been today. He suffered all of his life for what he went through in the "forgotten war" in Korea. He told me once that he probably killed over a thousand men firing the big howitzers. How did he live with that his whole life? Maybe that's one reason he had 9 children. RIP Dad. Miss you so much. God Bless You. Finally at peace in Heaven.
michael slagle My maternal grandfather came back wearing his uniform with pride. A protestor spat at him and my grandfather beat him to a pulp, then the protestor was arrested. Whereas my paternal grandfather didn't wear his uniform when he came home, but served this country just as well.
Enlisting after high school to become a United States Marine. For those of you that don't agree, that's ok, just keep in mind that the only reason you can argue about this is because we have soldiers fighting for our rights and freedoms. Freedom isn't free.
Including Vietnam, we have been fighting no win wars so the military/industrial complex can get more defense spending to try out their new weapons. And politicians support them because they then get political donations. USMC1969-1971
But the only ones attacking our civil liberties are the politicians at home. I don't comprehend what sending good Men over to basbysit a people who don't want us there for 20 years has to do with freedom of the press. A people who go right back to the way they were before the moment we leave. What did we accomplish? Why did so many have to die? Sure, we got Bin Ladin, but I promise you, Bin Ladin was a Hydra, and now that we have pulled out, 20 more will sprout up in his place.
Absolutely. Protesters of the military don’t realize that even their protesting is guaranteed by the very military they are protesting. God Bless you young man. I was an airman and when we saw Marines guarding the base we knew we were gonna go home. Come home safe.
I used to be a guy that would laugh and joke about almost anything but when I came back from my tour in Iraq I'm all serious about everything now. My best friend Tommy noticed that I changed a lot. He died in a car accident not that long ago. But I know I will see him again in heaven.
Dakota Carlton I know one Airman who was sent to Da Nang AB South Vietnam in Feb 1968 and returned Feb 1969, he left where we were stationed at, he was like a Bob Hope a jovial extrovert, when he returned he completely 😢 changed; somber and withdrawn. He was assigned to Graves Registration to ship the bodies back Stateside.
I'm a US Marines and I'm very proud to serve this country and protect every american that deserves to be free. This song touches my heart and all of my buddies.
Personally, I don't care if you support the war or not. But at least have the decency to respect the men and women who are putting their lives on the line every morning when they wake up.
I am an Australian Mum of 4 boys & a girl.1 of our sons is still in the Army, 1 has been discharged. Our Armed Forces Fight alongside YOUR Country Men & Women. They also SUFFER as YOURS do.PLEASE HONOR THEM! The Ones that make it HOME.And the ONES WHO DONT! GOD BLESS THEM ALL! AND HAVE PATIANCE,COMPASSION,UNDERSTANDING & MOST OF ALL LOVE.THANK-YOU TO ALL OF OUR FORCES WHO FIGHT TO GIVE US OUR FREEDOM! THANK-YOU DARRYL WORLEY FOR YOUR GIFT OF SONG SO PEOPLE DO REMEMBER ALL OUR HEROES.I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR SONGS & SINGING & THEIR MEANING! XOXO. AUSSIE Mum
+Anne McNamara You've maybe noticed I posted something about the song. As with most stories, what was not told was a really nice Ozzie who put various parts of me back together and was a screaming psychotic b***H about it (physical therapist--I owe her my ability to walk, by the by) or the helicopter with a Roo on the side that came and picked me up (what IS it with Aussies and seriously non-regulation markings?). Scariest thrill ride I ever took; apparently psychosis is required in Australian pilots and they were sending an armored ambulance for me when this fool picked me up. Still thanking God for Tasmans for that one. We didn't all forget, Anne.
Brendan I am exactly the same as you! I am an AUSSIE MUM. 1 son still in the ARMY & 1 Retired! I PRAY & HONOR THEM EVERY DAY ! INCLUDING OUR ALLIES.GOD BLESS & I HOPE YOUR SON RETURNS SAFELY!. " LEST WE FORGET".XOXO.
Miss McNamara, Please thank your boys for their service on behalf of me and mine. As much as I appreciate our American Military, I know in my heart that our loyal allies are a massive source of our strength and deserve the same respect, admiration, recognition, and appreciation as our military men and women. Again, thank you!
And what if i simply dont give a fuck about any troops, dont give a fuck about usa, russia, china, nato, india, south korea and so on, and im just here the listen to the song?? Why the fuck are people so ignorant and are in love with their troops?! Support them, but dont argue over the fucking youtube, i dont see how it is going to support anyone if you come here and say something like that and by that mean yhat they are so freaking powerful.
Tank Wrold If you don't care about the troops that give you the freedom to live your life, then you are more than welcome to go to say, Iraq where they don't really have much of a standing military. Due to this they have a number of terrorist groups that would blow you away sooner than say hello. Don't "preach" about not bringing it to youtube, when you are the one that started this. Plus, just so you know, you would't be able to "just come here to listen to the song" in Iraq, or Afghanistan or Iran or any of the Middle East for that matter.
***** I do naturally write in a way that leaves little, if any room for contradiction, as the only way to make room for contradiction is to be either incorrect or only cover a minute area of a subject. I choose to only write if I am sure as to what I am talking about. So thank you for noticing, and I know that ignorance is incurable, unless the subject wishes to learn and correct it. It would appear that ignorance is perfectly fine with some people however.
I like the line” first I did was kiss the ground”. We did. And we rolled and laughed and tackled each other and yelled Lord you can take me now. I swear I was born that day cause I knew I was going to die over there. Home from Vietnam. Sweetest day of my life.
Boarding school veterans got moved by this song playing in a bar once away from their mom s dads girlfriends etc as a. Ex boarding school student this song moved me lol
that's true. when I got home, I was diagnosed with PTSD. I would be walking around town like I was holding my C7 (Canadian military version of the AR-15) I freaked people out by doing that. I got real heavy into alcohol and I nearly lost my sweet wife and kids to the bottle, but thankfully, they held an intervention and got me to quit the bottle and got me the help I needed. he last time I had alcohol in my system was on Canada Day. it was a drink with all my army buddies and a toast to those who weren't with us anymore. both Canadian, and American. Oorah.
And then it's time to go again. But we do what we do for those who love us and for a country that needs us. We do this for those that can't. Those that won't.
Dan Nary home is a relative term. I was wounded in 04, I came "home" but I have never felt so out of place. My home is in a shithole third world country with my men, men I call brothers. I know a lot of people that feel the same!
I am the granddaughter of a Marine, the wife of a Airforce veteran, and have two great friends who fought in the Afganistan war. I appreciate everything they have done for me and love them all the more for it. My husband still walks up to other veterans and tells them "Thank you for your service" even though he served.
@Kaptain Kid I agree wholeheartedly. We've been in wars that only benefit the military/industrial complex. from Vietnam on. And sadly now that there is no draft only a few young men are killed or even fighting so most Americans don't care. USMC1960-1971
I think its sad how there are still veterans who are homeless and broke. I think they should be paid more then nfl players becoz they served out country and risked their lives
it's not possible for them to be. there's s lot more military members than nfl players, all professional sports players in fact. they get paid because a lot of fans go to the games
those of us who have seen war, never stop seeing it, i love all my brothers who fought beside me, and thanks to the boys who brought me home after i was hit.
Here Is the funny thing I am a Veteran and I am Happy that each and everyone of you has the freedom to say whatever you wanna say :) That is what we fight for is your everyday freedoms and liberties that most of you take for granted. When we go over to fight we are not doing it for any political reason we are doing it to make sure our brothers and sisters make it back home so that they can see their loved ones once again. And when that doesn't happen it hits us harder then anyone else . I wish I could go over to my friends house and hangout out like we used to but we can't that is part of war and no one should ever talk bad about someone they don't know who did things for people that never supported them in the first place . !9D OEF OIF
This song came on the radio when my husband had just came back from deployment. He defy was a changed person but I loved him anyways. He is our kids hero and mine.
youtube commenters, this song is about the internal struggle of the soldiers trying to understand normal life again, not politics. if you want to complain about the government, there is much better places to do that
***** thank you for saying that. You're 100% right. The first time I heard this song it hit me hard because I couldn't put my own emotions into words. This when I heard this song I broke and couldn't stop listening to it. Spending 12 months pouring sand out of my boots, missing my wife and kid, my family, and watching the morale of my team go up and down daily was a full struggle. I spent the new two years trying to re-adapt to "normal" society and the truth be told, you never really do.
+slashandbones13 I've heard many a Veteran say "they trained us for just about anything we'd see on the battlefield, but what they don't train you for, is going home."
I salut to all soldiers, they really earn our respect, they should get honored every single one of them. they risk theyr lifes for others they don't even know. God Bless Boys!!!
There's a certain look that veterans have, many will never understand, its like we can tell with that 1000 yard stare and the distance we tend to keep in public, I cannot be around large groups of people and must always be in control of my whereabouts, the wolf is always at the door.
I'm joining us army when I graduate because when I joined JROTC a cadet that was a really high rank showed me this and he said that I should join the force and that I would be good for it. i told him I will and he said "then god bless you."
No one should support a war but support the men and women fighting to end it. RIP and thank you for your service to all serving and men and women who served
I wish more people understood the difference between war and soldiers. No matter how pointless or horrible the war is, those fighting it are pure of heart and motive. They just want to serve their country and do right.
I remember when i was a kid I told my grandfather that I like the civil war and WW2. And he told me you should not like war. Thank you for saying it that way instead of the usual response from other people bashing the situation.
This song means a lot to me. I just finished my 3rd tour in Afgahn, and you start to wonder if anyone cares that I lost 2 of my good friends to i.e.d.s, and put my life on the line every day.
This awesome song from Darryl should make every free American stop and think about what our soldiers go thru everyday fighting for our country. This song brings me to tears everytime. Thx Darryl.
I love that Song. Been there done that. (And a lil bit more... ) But honestly... I never came back! At least in my mind. BUT would do it again, any day! For the rest of my life, if necessary...
+ThKar86 It's been 40+ years since I was medically retired after my 3rd tour in Vietnam. But it does get better. I too would do it again if it became necessary. Welcome home brother and thank you.
Thank you for your service sir. I plan to join the marines when I get out of high school. I want to be a dog handler. Again thank you so much for your service
I like my job at a fast food restaurant just off a major roadway. Some times a soldier stops by on their way home and I'll give them something free. It's my way of saying "Thanks! I respect you!".
my husband is a combat medic and is he about to go over again.... his last deployment he gotten a purple heart and hurt pretty bad, they told him to medically retire he said NO.... 9 days after he got back we met and been together 2 years today... now he is getting ready to go again and i pray for his safety... thank u for serving
Go for it! The military is a great place for a future! If you are really interested and meet the requirements, definitely look into the Academies!! They are way better than just enlisting!! Good Luck with your future endeavors!
No... Academies will help you become an officer, who will never see the true side of an everyday soldiers life. It is hard to earn to earn the respect of any NCO if you are just a butter bar.
Nathan March NCO's and Chiefs run the Military. They have the most experience and usually the most respect. If he goes into an service as an officer and starts yelling order E1's - E7's are gonna look at him like he has a dick on his forehead.
You want to support our nation? Don't think donning a uniform is the only way. Vote. Get educated on politics and don't take the words any politicians flings at you for face value. Work hard, pay your taxes and donate your time when you can. Buy American when you can and local as much as you can.
My brother,dad,and uncle lost their lives in war and ive followed their foot steps as is my sister who came back and isn't the same as she was when were kids
My uncle served in the military his name is Steve gatzemeier he is still alive, to all the soldiers who are fighting thx for your service and to all the veterans thx for your service
All wounds bleed sadly not all of us can, will or want to see the blood.. still there are some that do.. who grasp the cost of what we have and DO NOT take it for granted.. our numbers are small I am sure but we strive to educate those that have grown oblivious.
Soldiers and Veterans deserve our prayers respect and honor for their service NO MATTER THEIR POSITIONS all in the military has a job that helps protect our people. All military who provides ammo armor health food confort therapist , all who help our brothers and sisters anywhere deserve credit. Dont think i discredit our brothers and sisters who gave their lives for us because I respect and appreciate them but without the help from the others it would be harder for them. Pray for them all same for police firefighters and all who support our people.
My dad's dad was an Air Force MP in WWII and my mom's dad was in the Army Reserves in WWII as well, I plan on following along as a US Marine. As well I also hope to get the call to serve my country. Ooh-Rah!
Bless your heart Moon Princess! You, and the rest of our brothers and sisters, here at home and our allies abroad, are in my prayers every night. May God protect you and your efforts every moment. Amen! Get some Marine.
Our youngest son was on several deployments and With God's grace he always returned home safe but with a lot of baggage.of the things he saw and was a part of. Our military men and woman are our Heros
It's a shame how when the vets from Vietnam came home people looked at them in disgust and also how many of them didn't understand was how a vast majority of them were drafted and didn't have a say so thank you to all the past current and future troops
You know I was over there. I worked with people who have lived with massive violence their whole life. These people do not know what is to NOT live behind cement blast walls. They think tanks and armed armored troop carriers travel up and down the streets in the USA, like they do in their home. Until you have been there and seen what these pour souls live with every day of their lives you are not qualified to talk about the morality of these wars. Before I left I took it all for granted too, these people take nothing for granted. If we did NOTHING else we exposed them to something BETTER and they are better for it. I am home now and I do not suffer you sniveling crybabies very darned well. Our men and women in uniform are the finest of the lot and it is a shock to the people returning to see the laziness and petiness.
killedmymom I don't like his view on things. Calling civilians "snivelling crybabies", and revering soldiers, that's pretty fucking fascistic. But it's a sick world. You people only going to use the catch-all argument of "I was there", in some shithole in a war fighting for oil companies and corrupt politicians and automatically, like magic you're better than people who actually matter a rat's ass like scientists and people who contribute positives to society. I swear military types are as entitled as welfare queens. And fuck me, they are.
MrSinfold so you object to people being called "sniveling crybabies", a sentiment i disagree with by the way, yet you'll lump all the military together? people like myself and the gentleman commenting above me have our own reasons for doing things, and you may or may not understand them, but thats your call. you have issues with the military? also your deal, but dont shit on us for it.
MrSinfold I did 8 years in the Army myself. As well in a tour in Iraq. I don't see myself as above anyone else. I even tell people not to thank me for my service. You have no idea what it's like not being there. Maybe we did fight for oil too, who knows? That is not the focal point here. The point is that the common soldier does not fight for those things. We fight oppression and terrorism.Maybe the government has other plans...Yet again...Who knows? To judge the many honorable soldiers according to the government's standards of war is not fair. You are free to state your own opinion on government, but don't blame the troops. We all have our burdens to bear or our crosses to carry, none is greater than the other. I just find your hate towards the military doing their jobs rather appalling. We have lost some good people over there, Americans and Iraqi/Afghani civilians alike. One of whom was one of my best friends. To disrespect their sacrifices and the toll it has taken mentally and emotionally on their families or their brothers and sisters in arms is an atrocious attack on every person who tries to do good in this world. So, the TLDR version of this is...Hate the war if you want, hate the government if you want, but don't hate the troops who are trying to do good.
i support our troops because they fight for our us so we can be safe wen we walk the streets!!!! and please ignore the bad comments here they dont know nothing about soldiers suffering away from home!!!!
I spent 9 years in the Navy, from 1998-2007, and I am nothing like the naïve, innocent girl that left Louisiana all those years ago. I've seen things that I wish I could forget, and I thank God for people like Darryl Worley who think about us who have seen the worst of humankind and spend the rest of our lives trying to function with those memories.
We the american people should support our boys and girls in uniform, It doesn't matter your view on war. RESPECT SHOULD BE GIVEN TO ANYONE WHO PUTS ON ONE OF THE UNIFORMS OF OUR COUNTRIES ARMED FORCES.. After all they chose to do a job most people would not do; to stand up and say we will freely give our lives for our fellow american citizens, even if they are asses to us.
To all the men and women in the service I can only say thank you. Thank you for fighting for my right to be free, to be able to live and sleep safely at home, a place where I can stand up for what I believe in. Thank you for being the heroes we need, even if we don't always appreciate all your efforts. Thank you for your sacrifices and those of your family. My brother is a Marine and he's away often, it's hard but we're proud of him. God bless you all, and Thank you.
I'm it too brother, even regular military who spent their whole time in the states don't always get it, but those who deployed...it's something else, but we'll get there...
Change one word in this songs chorus and you'll get a sense of what it was like returning from Vietnam! Change FROM to TO.You may disagree with the military action, but ALWAYS support those who fought it.
I've always argued that exact point! If you don't like the mission , go to the govt. but always supports the ones who say yes I will go! From a Canadian thank you for your service!
My son, a Corporal in the USMC, came back about 8 moths ago. Hes not the same man he was when he left. Afghanistan changed him forever. He is infantry, he did things and saw things no man should ever have to do or see. Lost a lot of good buddies one in his arms. No Freedom no matter who's it is, is free. If you cant stand behind our Military, then go over there and stand in front of them for just one damn day, and then tell me war doesn't mess up your head, and Freedom is free.
my brother in law came back from his first tour of duty and he wasnt the same he had watched his bestfriend die right beside him and we drink and talk about his tour and he always brakes down and cries when he tells me about PFC Rogers
***** And what kind of crap do we normal citizens go through that's so bad? Spend a day overseas with these men and try telling me how easy being a soldier is.
barackscat I'd really like to know what you have going on in your petty, miserable life. Show some respect for people who had the guts to do what they did, you piece of garbage. And that part, about how you hate paying taxes, because they might be going to help some poor guy out, or wasted on soldiers? how much taxes can you pay on minimun wage or social security? You probably can't see much from your mothers basement windows anyhow. How about you leave people who have contributed much more than you ever will, alone. You're going to lead a long miserable lonely life, so shut up or ship out.
I tried to enlist in the Marines right before my senior year in high school but was permanently disqualified for my eyes. I have nystagmus. I have nothing but the utmost respect and love for every single man and woman who serve, or have served, this great country., as well as the families that they leave behind to do so. I think that it is a disgrace to this country and its govt. that entertainers are paid ungodly amounts of money while the soldiers are paid ridiculously low amounts for what they do and have very poor medical encounters to boot. Well, I will continue praying for all of them and continue being grateful for their services and sacrifice. May God bless y'all.
The first thing I did when that plane finally landed was kiss the ground The next thing I did was to go find my friends down at the old hangout Drank some beer and talked a lot about old times But when the booze finally hit Billy Joe Grimes He said I don't know what it is, but you seem different to me I said I just came back from a place where they hated me and everything I stand for A land where our brothers are dying for others who don't even care anymore If I'm not exactly the same good old boy that you ran around with before I just came back from a war The very next morning I took a walk through the neighborhood I thought it's been so long since I've been in a place where everything is good People laughing and children were playing And as I watched em I found myself praying Lord keep em safe here at home in the land of the free Cuz I just came back from a place where they hated me And everything I stand for A land where our brothers are dying for others who don't even care anymore If I'm not same little freckled face boy That grew up in that house next door I just came back from a war I hope you cherish this sweet way of life And I hope you know that it comes with a price I just came back from a place where they hated me And everything I stand for A land where our brothers are dying for others who don't even care anymore Chances are I never will be the same I really don't know anymore I just came back from a war I just came back from a war
RIP JR Salvacion, John Reiners, Jeremiah Whittman, Bobby Pagan, John Dion, Brian Bowman, and Jason McLeod... I have your legacies tattooed on my body, and your names are tattooed on my hear... All gave some, some gave all. Til Valhalla bothers.
I'm 19 years old, have had two reconstructive knee surgeries from high school football. It was always my dream to serve for the marine core and I would go back to never play football if I could. Say what you will about our goverment but DO NOT disrespect those who have lost their lives for you. Those of you who disrespect our military are just ungrateful. "Don't tread on me is what it says and i'll take that to my grave"
If I wrote my true thoughts about this war and my war 50 years ago I will undoubtedly be criticized as not being patriotic We all went off tour wars thinking we were fighting to save our country but we ended up fighting to save each other and hope we'd be the lucky one to make it home alive. What did we gain from Vietnam? What have we gained from Afghanistan and Iraq? WWll was the only war where men truly died for the cause of freedom and our nation and they were not called heroes just because they served. My heart aches every time I read the paper or see the news that another
My heart aches every time I read the paper or see the news that another young man or woman has died. It just don't have to be that way. War is hell and there is no glory in it just pain for those that fight it and for those that lose their loved one. I am convinced that if there was a Draft this war would have ended a long time ago because it would have touched everyone in this country not just the few that have Volunteered. And that is said with respect to the young men and women that do serve and to the families of those that serve and have lost their loved ones. Once I was young and full of ideals but the reality of war changed all of that. If there must be war then fight it to win and let the Generals make the decisions not the politicians. 50,000 + dead in Nam and what did we gain? What have we gained from this one other than 5000+ dead and many disabled with lost limbs, radiation illnesses from the depleted uranium shells we littered Iraq with, brain injuries that have left our Vets mentally and physically damaged and PTS. And now ISIS has come to the streets of the US. Mission Accomplished. Thank you George W.
jim monroe In the main, I agree with your thoughts. I however, would add the Korean War and Gulf War I to the side of the "just wars". Some say that we have no business fighting halfway around the world at all. I disagree when a outside aggressor attacks a country at peace
jim monroe I think sir, that if anyone has a right to criticize any war we are in it is you and your brothers in arms. You have been there; you know war and what it does to the soul, justified or otherwise.
Jim - I agree with you on Vet Nam, and Iraq. 13 years ago, there was a reason to strie Afghanistan - Al Quida (sp?) training camps. Now, we should have been back out in six weeks, but details, details....
People have asked me why would I enlist, why risk my life. I tell them, if you have to ask you wouldn't understand. PFC Anderson United States Army discharge.
+mars8808 Thank you for your Service! It's true my brother is enlisting with the marines and there are people who ask him why and he tells them the same thing.
+mars8808 Soldiers are brave. But shouldn't they know why the war is even underway? Sure the Middle East hates any European or American nation. But isn't it true that a large part of it is also American support for Israel? The Muslims have a beef with Israel. They'd have hated America/Europe from their own homes & you'd be safe in yours while they duke it out there. Even before & after 9/11, the Muslims have been warning not to help their enemy. But you not only helped their enemy but took it upon yourself to land into their home turf & fight on the behalf of Israel. Didn't the Founding Fathers warn about getting involved in foreign wars? Seems like some of our folks like Israel more than the wise words of our the Founding Fathers enough to sacrifice the lives of thousands of their own brothers in a war for a foreign country's interests. I know soldiers can't choose their wars- but they can be honest about it. And the truth of it is that we are fighting Israel's war. It is none of our business. The Founding Fathers would have stayed out of it.
If you can't support our service members people who are fighting to protect us feel free to stand in front of them God bless all that served and are serving be safe
I whole heartedly support all of the brave and honorable men and women in uniform. Everyone who is out there needs to realize that if these soldiers weren't in uniform we would not be free. They are willing to sacrifice their lives in defense of not only our country but those who are unable to defend themselves. I come from a family who as far back as I can trace have served this nation. To them and myself there was and is no higher calling or more honorable duty. What bothers me is that it seems those who complain about the wars we have been in are the ones who have never stood on the wall. You have the privilege to be able to speak freely because of their sacrifice. God bless ALL of these soldiers. God bless the United States.
+George Edward I'm just saying if you don't respect the flag and what it stands for and how many people sacrifice themselves for that flag I'll help them pack
Danald L If you are saying have pride in our country and respect those that have good intention, whether misguided or not. I agree with that. I was just pointing out the leaders of this, or any nation will use that pride for things we would never consider honorable. We must continue to question and speak out against things because that is what makes this country different from the rest.
most of the college students and college grads will never understand why or how a veterans. are they are after seeing combat or just providing direct support from the States or any base around the world.
This song is not about the politics of our country. It is about those who honor their duty to serve when called upon. I wish I could meet Marvin face to face and have him tell me that my brothers and sisters in arms died for nothing. Marvin, your just reward will come one day and sir, you will have died for nothing. By the way, did you see the NY Times today. WMDs were found in Iraq. And, now Obama's created ISIS has them. When people use words like Imperialism, I think about the Communist that teach at our Universities and who now occupy positions of power in our Government. A huge whoopass is coming to them in the very near future.
I do not deny there is a strong bias in Academia, but there are many exceptions, myself included. I am a professor at a small liberal arts college AND I got my jump wings in 1976. I served one tour with an honorable discharge. I stand and salute the flag as it passes and consider myself a patriot. It is hard enough to put up with the outdated "babykiller" and "murderer" comments from left wing nuts without being criticized by patriotic folk , so please don't lump me with them.
tim biggart Thanks for serving sir. You guys were treated horribly when you came back, I live with a Vietnam vet, who has such bad flashbacks he breaks out into a very cold sweat. And you guys were not "baby killers," if civilians really understood war, they would see it for what it is, kill or be killed, you were doing what you had to do in order to survive.
Thanks, jdoggg. In truth though, I never deployed there. We were pulling out by that time. But like you, a lot of friends and all my NCOs were Nam vets, and we were still getting hassled in stores and airports. About 8 years ago, I was sitting in the main terminal at Hartsfield (Atlanta) and a USO manger walked out into the middle of the atrium and announced that there was a troop movement coming through the airport to emplane for the Sandbox. Every man, woman and child in the terminal stood and clapped them through. White, black, Hispanic, Semitic, everyone! It was good to see.
jdoggg1119 If people really understood war they would not go when a bunch of old goats tell them to while they would never go themselves or let their kids go. What if they declared a war and nobody came on either side. The common man does not start wars.Just say no if your country is not being threatened. There is no other nation that can threaten America militarily so just stay home and defend what you have and stop bankrupting the country.This duty bullshit when you don`t agree with an illegal war is being a Nazi 1930 style.
Peter Caulton i hate it when people get the idea the american army is unbeatable you talk about nazis well there you go the nazi army and its people thought they were unbeatable too
Kyle, you, me and countless others. Between we volunteers, draftees and those who've stayed behind to keep the home fires burning. Many, many are a special breed. Despite the physical and emotional scars, the nightmares, the damage to my family, I would be just as honored to serve and do it all again. I gladly fought, though a foolhardy sentiment, in hopes my children wouldn't have to. I went and fought in hopea of keeping it in their backyard versus our own. God bless America. God bless our vets, and especially God bless the spouses, significant others, children and parents who in every generation have stayed behind and supported our fighting men and women. For our forgotten Vietnam veterans... Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Most importantly, albeit before my time, WELCOME HOME! So many of you paved the way for us. You went and fought your hearts out in a politically hamstrung campaign. Many I have met by happenstance, some in my family... Vietnam vets, against unfavorable odds and in spite of the politics surrounding it kicked ass in many ways. WW I, WW II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Afghanistan, Iraq... Millions of young men and women will never be the same. Where we go one, we go all!
"A land where our brothers are dying for others who don't even care anymore."
The saddest part of the song
worst part its completely true
+NASCARfan808 Same here. I tried, but got turned down.
+NASCARfan808 it's pretty tough man. I'm a future soilder and my whole family is in the service so i grew up in it
lyn b my first day home from the war a woman walked up with her 8 yr old daughter and called me a baby killer. i broke down and cried. the restaurant manager saw and heard what happened and bought my familys and I"s dinner. people are very cruel to us
brock downer that was heartbreaking. But your story also proved not all people are cruel. That manager is awesome you"re lucky to have met him/her. Hope all is well with u. God bless
My family and I went to get my cousin after he got back from Afganistan, and when we where driving home this song started to play. My cousin look up to the sky and started to cry. You could see in his eyes that he was thinking about thing he did and what he saw. Thank God for our troops I have an unexpressable amount of respect for all of our vertrans.
Thanks for keeping up safe.
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Some gave all , all gave some . Been there - Taji convoys from Dec ‘08 to Aug 09
August 17 2009. That is the date I touched back down to American soil. I remember fighting back hot tears watching my mother cry and run toward me at the airport. All I could think about was every man coming off of those planes in boxes, whos mothers would never embrace them again. God bless every man, and woman who served , is serving, or will serve this beautiful land.
+ASMR Medicine For The People Amen and thank you so much for your service. I can't even fathom the pain and hurt. I can't express to you how thankful I am to those who served. Both living and gone. I love our men and women who protect us and have the utmost respect for you all. Sending blessing and thanks to you
Hooah brother. I may be going down range myself later this year.
Is it really worth it though?
Honestly I don't support the war. I only go cause I get an order that says war or jail so...
robkan007 I'd take prison. We all have rights. You just have to realize. Who are you really fighting for? Honestly, I don't believe in the 'war or prison'. That's probably what Hitler said to all his soldiers too. Don't get me wrong. It's great when people join the military and fight for a cause. This 'war' has been going for too long. Lets fix home first before we start policing other countries and helping them fight their problems.
Wish me luck y'all, I'm headin overseas here in a week.
Good luck and may God guide and protect you. Stay safe and come back to all of us here
Let us know when u get back. From another brother getting ready to go over
you young folk have picked up the torch we veterans handed you with honor thank you and god go with!!
Welcome home
Pray 4 u
Ya know my brother served 9 years. 3 months ago he took 5 bullets to the chest. Shouldn't have survived but he did, thank god. But he's always told me that once you get over there you realize people back home don't really give a shit. What you fight for is the brother or sister next to you. Doesn't matter what political party they agree with or their sexuality. Nor race or gender it's the fact that when shit hits the fan they're gonna have your back. You forget about everything that is wrong with the world and realize what is right. That's why you fight. Doubt many people will agree with him or me, but not a day goes by that I don't think of any service man or woman. So thank you all. (to all that it may concern my brother is fine.)
you got lucky man many people have lost loved ones with less cherish it and thank him for his service for me if you would
I came back from Afghanistan with a fractured right arm, a bullet in my left shoulder, a bandage over my left eye and four broken ribs. the medics were astounded that I survived those. they said that the bullet that popped my left eyeball should have killed me, but I got lucky.
Dillon Rylant there are those few who care thank God your brother is ok
I totally agree I'm in UK first tour on my 18th birthday got blown up on my 20th birthday luckily it was just my legs that went I lost to many brothers out there. thanks for your service.
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thank him for his service. tell him people do care.
As an Army Vet, I appreciate his singing this song. I had the opportunity to see him at country fair once and this was when he started singing. Excellent song.
I set foot back on US soil decades ago and I still feel, at times, that I just came back again.
Semper Fi & welcome home to all that served.
Mr Buck I'm a Army oif grunt it has been 12 years since I've came back to the world and I still don't feel like my old friends understand what I done you know I can't tell them every thing so I have become the guy no one wants to hang out with I lost my wife daughter and anything else I had no body understands what I did I'm a murderer yes I followed orders but no one understands that I don't think the bad dreams and the Damm smells will ever go away when rain hits my riffles barrel after a few shots takes me back to over there I'm 100 percent so all I can do is remember sorry I wrote so much I just want a night's sleep
I'm sorry to bother you I been drinking and thinking idk what to do but thanks for what you have done
You sound like my uncle who served as a gunner on medical helicopters in Vietnam.
Semper Fi Brother, came back from Iraq Sept ‘03
And the name of God and country You went to fight our wars
This song is so true. I returned home from OIF 2-3 in 2005 and all of my best friends would drink and finally ask what was different. I had no idea how to explain it ot them at the time. Now in the profession I'm in I run into veterans daily and I do whatever I can to help them, I know the pain and feelings there in and I do all I can to help.
Its the soldier not the speaker who's given you the freedom of speech
Its the soldier not the reporter who's given you freedom of press
Its the soldier not the lawyer who's given you freedom of fair trial
Its the soldier who salutes and fights for the flag and who's coffin is draped by the flag who gives the protesters the freedom to burn the flag
+Kevin Poppe Amen brother! It's also the soldier, not the community organizer who gives us the right to peacefully protest.
now if only those morons could realize this
Amen
so when the government decides to take away these rights you mentioned who do you think they're going to send? Ya the soldiers, I'm not against individuals in the military but the military as a whole is just the muscle for the government, and the government is not inherently good.
***** the Patriot act, TSA, stop and frisk, and the federal Reserve all are forbidden under the constitution so what are these "brave" Men and women waiting for? There government has already betrayed them by violating the constitution so when do they act? when the order to kill civilians actually comes out? No these robot will do exactly as there masters tell them to do.
I didn't meet my husband until after his 1st deployment, but him and his family have both told me that he changed a lot after he joined the military. I'm just so damn proud to be his wife and to be married to such an amazing man. He does what he needs to do and doesn't complain. He's truly my hero.
I me Darryl Worley, when I was at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, he had a luncheon w/ us & put on a mini concert for us. Afterwards he took pictures & spent time talking w/ us. He is a great guy & a stand-up American for supporting the troops, the way he does!
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Patrick McNally Thanks for serving. Much appreciate it.
I think he wore the boots too
It's been 8 years since I got back, and 6 since I was medically retired for multiple reasons. I can still relate to this song, because not a day goes by that I don't think about that time frame and know that the fresh-faced 18 year old was a completely different person to the scarred, worn-down 33 year old I see every day in the mirror.
Man this is not country...This is true country.
It been 19 years since 9/11
I was in 2nd grade when the towers fell. I am thankful for those who served and those I graduated in the early 2010s that did tours.
Thank you for your service. Whatever your service or involvement thank you for your service. Past or present. If you did not get respect when you came back, let me show mine.
- some dude on YT
I was in 29 Palms training. We thought it was a joke until they stopped training and brought the chaplain out.
Feeling really depressed right now because no one has ever thanked me for my 10 year service. They saw me and my husband in uniform and only he would get praise. I was told "it must be hard being a spouse". That was the biggest slap in the face. I just wanted to say thanks for your support.
@Jenna. Thank you and your spouse for your service
I respect all of our vets but I am especially the vets from Vietnam because they were treated like shit by government and the people in this country
A tip: watch series at Flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching a lot of movies during the lockdown.
Good song It fit me from the 70s, home from Nam, Where people did'nt care anymore, so true
THANK YOU FOR SERVING. I respect ALL veterans. My nephew was in the Air Force for 8yrs and currently in National gaurd.....
I truly feel bad for our Vietnam veterans. They went through all the stuff described in this song, and then when they came back they were treated like shit. Truly the worst homecoming for any of our veterans.
+michael slagle Dont limit yourself to just Vietnam Vets. Our warriors fighting the fight right now are being treated like shit. Any war, any branch of service. There is always a civilian standing by to run their mouth. Thank you for your support. I wish you well.
I completely agree. I just used Vietnam since my grandfather was a Vietnam vet. Since I can't serve, I completely support those who can.
The Korean vets came back to a country that really didn't care about them. The Vietnam vets came back to a country that held them accountable for a war they were forced to fight in. You never saw any Vietnam veterans wearing military caps or shirts for over thirty years. Not until the first Gulf War. I know I was one of them. There were no homecomings or applause for us. No matter how many times people come up and thank me for my service will it ever erase how I was treated when I came home.
My father was a Korean war veteran, rest his soul. His 85th Birthday would have been today. He suffered all of his life for what he went through in the "forgotten war" in Korea. He told me once that he probably killed over a thousand men firing the big howitzers. How did he live with that his whole life? Maybe that's one reason he had 9 children. RIP Dad. Miss you so much. God Bless You. Finally at peace in Heaven.
michael slagle
My maternal grandfather came back wearing his uniform with pride. A protestor spat at him and my grandfather beat him to a pulp, then the protestor was arrested. Whereas my paternal grandfather didn't wear his uniform when he came home, but served this country just as well.
To all me fellow brothers and sisters im going navy in October wish me luck and god bless all of those who have served before me
Enlisting after high school to become a United States Marine. For those of you that don't agree, that's ok, just keep in mind that the only reason you can argue about this is because we have soldiers fighting for our rights and freedoms. Freedom isn't free.
Including Vietnam, we have been fighting no win wars so the military/industrial complex can get more defense spending to try out their new weapons. And politicians support them because they then get political donations. USMC1969-1971
But the only ones attacking our civil liberties are the politicians at home.
I don't comprehend what sending good Men over to basbysit a people who don't want us there for 20 years has to do with freedom of the press. A people who go right back to the way they were before the moment we leave. What did we accomplish? Why did so many have to die? Sure, we got Bin Ladin, but I promise you, Bin Ladin was a Hydra, and now that we have pulled out, 20 more will sprout up in his place.
Absolutely. Protesters of the military don’t realize that even their protesting is guaranteed by the very military they are protesting.
God Bless you young man.
I was an airman and when we saw Marines guarding the base we knew we were gonna go home.
Come home safe.
I used to be a guy that would laugh and joke about almost anything but when I came back from my tour in Iraq I'm all serious about everything now. My best friend Tommy noticed that I changed a lot. He died in a car accident not that long ago. But I know I will see him again in heaven.
So sorry for your loss bro and thank you for your service
First off sorry for your loss. Second I'm sorry it changed you that much. And third Thank you so much for your service
Dakota Carlton I know one Airman who was sent to Da Nang AB South Vietnam in Feb 1968 and returned Feb 1969, he left where we were stationed at, he was like a Bob Hope a jovial extrovert, when he returned he completely 😢 changed; somber and withdrawn. He was assigned to Graves Registration to ship the bodies back Stateside.
I'm a US Marines and I'm very proud to serve this country and protect every american that deserves to be free. This song touches my heart and all of my buddies.
Personally, I don't care if you support the war or not. But at least have the decency to respect the men and women who are putting their lives on the line every morning when they wake up.
Amen to that ❤❤
Let it be known.🦅
Hell yeah.
I am an Australian Mum of 4 boys & a girl.1 of our sons is still in the Army, 1 has been discharged. Our Armed Forces Fight alongside YOUR Country Men & Women. They also SUFFER as YOURS do.PLEASE HONOR THEM! The Ones that make it HOME.And the ONES WHO DONT! GOD BLESS THEM ALL! AND HAVE PATIANCE,COMPASSION,UNDERSTANDING & MOST OF ALL LOVE.THANK-YOU TO ALL OF OUR FORCES WHO FIGHT TO GIVE US OUR FREEDOM! THANK-YOU DARRYL WORLEY FOR YOUR GIFT OF SONG SO PEOPLE DO REMEMBER ALL OUR HEROES.I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR SONGS & SINGING & THEIR MEANING! XOXO. AUSSIE Mum
+Anne McNamara You've maybe noticed I posted something about the song. As with most stories, what was not told was a really nice Ozzie who put various parts of me back together and was a screaming psychotic b***H about it (physical therapist--I owe her my ability to walk, by the by) or the helicopter with a Roo on the side that came and picked me up (what IS it with Aussies and seriously non-regulation markings?). Scariest thrill ride I ever took; apparently psychosis is required in Australian pilots and they were sending an armored ambulance for me when this fool picked me up. Still thanking God for Tasmans for that one.
We didn't all forget, Anne.
Brendan I am exactly the same as you! I am an AUSSIE MUM. 1 son still in the ARMY & 1 Retired! I PRAY & HONOR THEM EVERY DAY ! INCLUDING OUR ALLIES.GOD BLESS & I HOPE YOUR SON RETURNS SAFELY!. " LEST WE FORGET".XOXO.
your country's soldiers are in my heart and prayers... they fight along side us not as friends but as brothers.
Simple ....than you Anne Im a Nam vet god bless
Miss McNamara, Please thank your boys for their service on behalf of me and mine. As much as I appreciate our American Military, I know in my heart that our loyal allies are a massive source of our strength and deserve the same respect, admiration, recognition, and appreciation as our military men and women. Again, thank you!
If you won't stand behind our troops, feel free to stand in front of them.
rystev1 I stand behind our troops but I would gladly stand in front of them. I would gladly die for a vet to live!
And what if i simply dont give a fuck about any troops, dont give a fuck about usa, russia, china, nato, india, south korea and so on, and im just here the listen to the song?? Why the fuck are people so ignorant and are in love with their troops?! Support them, but dont argue over the fucking youtube, i dont see how it is going to support anyone if you come here and say something like that and by that mean yhat they are so freaking powerful.
Tank Wrold If you don't care about the troops that give you the freedom to live your life, then you are more than welcome to go to say, Iraq where they don't really have much of a standing military. Due to this they have a number of terrorist groups that would blow you away sooner than say hello. Don't "preach" about not bringing it to youtube, when you are the one that started this. Plus, just so you know, you would't be able to "just come here to listen to the song" in Iraq, or Afghanistan or Iran or any of the Middle East for that matter.
Andrew Fortner except for Israel. You could listen to it in Israel
***** I do naturally write in a way that leaves little, if any room for contradiction, as the only way to make room for contradiction is to be either incorrect or only cover a minute area of a subject. I choose to only write if I am sure as to what I am talking about. So thank you for noticing, and I know that ignorance is incurable, unless the subject wishes to learn and correct it. It would appear that ignorance is perfectly fine with some people however.
I like the line” first I did was kiss the ground”.
We did. And we rolled and laughed and tackled each other and yelled Lord you can take me now. I swear I was born that day cause I knew I was going to die over there. Home from Vietnam. Sweetest day of my life.
thank you to all veterans who have served for my freedom
Dee Good ur welcome
Dee Good as a veteran you are welcome
rotfl !!!
Boarding school veterans got moved by this song playing in a bar once away from their mom s dads girlfriends etc as a. Ex boarding school student this song moved me lol
"you don't know me anymore" that line rips my guts out. You're just not the same when you get home.
No sir your not
that's true. when I got home, I was diagnosed with PTSD. I would be walking around town like I was holding my C7 (Canadian military version of the AR-15) I freaked people out by doing that. I got real heavy into alcohol and I nearly lost my sweet wife and kids to the bottle, but thankfully, they held an intervention and got me to quit the bottle and got me the help I needed. he last time I had alcohol in my system was on Canada Day. it was a drink with all my army buddies and a toast to those who weren't with us anymore. both Canadian, and American. Oorah.
And then it's time to go again. But we do what we do for those who love us and for a country that needs us. We do this for those that can't. Those that won't.
where did you serve?
Dan Nary home is a relative term. I was wounded in 04, I came "home" but I have never felt so out of place. My home is in a shithole third world country with my men, men I call brothers. I know a lot of people that feel the same!
I am the granddaughter of a Marine, the wife of a Airforce veteran, and have two great friends who fought in the Afganistan war. I appreciate everything they have done for me and love them all the more for it. My husband still walks up to other veterans and tells them "Thank you for your service" even though he served.
when he sings '' a land where our brothers r dying for others and nobody cares anymore '' reminds me of Vietnam
@Kaptain Kid I agree wholeheartedly. We've been in wars that only benefit the military/industrial complex. from Vietnam on. And sadly now that there is no draft only a few young men are killed or even fighting so most Americans don't care. USMC1960-1971
I should have typed 1969-1971. Sorry about that.
I think its sad how there are still veterans who are homeless and broke. I think they should be paid more then nfl players becoz they served out country and risked their lives
yep
it's not possible for them to be. there's s lot more military members than nfl players, all professional sports players in fact. they get paid because a lot of fans go to the games
same as teachers.. just quit buying jerseys, cable packages, and going to games..
I'd be more upset knowing why hoodlums are burning the city's that our joes live while they are away fighting for them
are cee i can not give you enough thumbs up on hear lol
I'm in the MARINES so this song is really close to my heart
+Joseph Russell. your welcome
Semper Fi Marine,thank you for your service
Marine, thanks.
those of us who have seen war, never stop seeing it, i love all my brothers who fought beside me, and thanks to the boys who brought me home after i was hit.
Never stop seeing it …
Here Is the funny thing I am a Veteran and I am Happy that each and everyone of you has the freedom to say whatever you wanna say :) That is what we fight for is your everyday freedoms and liberties that most of you take for granted. When we go over to fight we are not doing it for any political reason we are doing it to make sure our brothers and sisters make it back home so that they can see their loved ones once again. And when that doesn't happen it hits us harder then anyone else . I wish I could go over to my friends house and hangout out like we used to but we can't that is part of war and no one should ever talk bad about someone they don't know who did things for people that never supported them in the first place .
!9D
OEF
OIF
This song came on the radio when my husband had just came back from deployment. He defy was a changed person but I loved him anyways. He is our kids hero and mine.
youtube commenters, this song is about the internal struggle of the soldiers trying to understand normal life again, not politics. if you want to complain about the government, there is much better places to do that
Phish N' Chimps
exactly
If only the rest of the world thought like that
***** thank you for saying that. You're 100% right. The first time I heard this song it hit me hard because I couldn't put my own emotions into words. This when I heard this song I broke and couldn't stop listening to it.
Spending 12 months pouring sand out of my boots, missing my wife and kid, my family, and watching the morale of my team go up and down daily was a full struggle. I spent the new two years trying to re-adapt to "normal" society and the truth be told, you never really do.
+slashandbones13 I've heard many a Veteran say "they trained us for just about anything we'd see on the battlefield, but what they don't train you for, is going home."
Nathaniel Rincon
I won't know personally. I just wanted to say this is not about politics so stop trying to force it in there
This song hits close to home, miss my brothers that didn't come home
I salut to all soldiers, they really earn our respect, they should get honored every single one of them. they risk theyr lifes for others they don't even know. God Bless Boys!!!
There's a certain look that veterans have, many will never understand, its like we can tell with that 1000 yard stare and the distance we tend to keep in public, I cannot be around large groups of people and must always be in control of my whereabouts, the wolf is always at the door.
I'm joining us army when I graduate because when I joined JROTC a cadet that was a really high rank showed me this and he said that I should join the force and that I would be good for it. i told him I will and he said "then god bless you."
can anyone just sit back,listen to the song and thank our troops and god we live in the best country in the world.
Amen
I may not support the war, but I honor the soldier rest in peace all who gave there last full measure of devotion for this country
No one should support a war but support the men and women fighting to end it. RIP and thank you for your service to all serving and men and women who served
That's the best way to put it. Thanks for saying it that way and understanding. Not many people do.. 😔
I wish more people understood the difference between war and soldiers. No matter how pointless or horrible the war is, those fighting it are pure of heart and motive. They just want to serve their country and do right.
I think our military does a wonderful job. The politicians are the ones screwing things up.
I remember when i was a kid I told my grandfather that I like the civil war and WW2. And he told me you should not like war. Thank you for saying it that way instead of the usual response from other people bashing the situation.
Thank you everyone who protects this country! May God bless you, your families and friends and keep you all save!
War is the enemy. Respect to those who served, those that are still serving, and those who gave their lives for our country.
Great song - we need to take care of our vets - this govt. better get its priorities straight.
Agree with your comments, ARE CEE.
Much respect to all those soldiers from the UK and the good old US of A who gave their lives.
This song means a lot to me. I just finished my 3rd tour in Afgahn, and you start to wonder if anyone cares that I lost 2 of my good friends to i.e.d.s, and put my life on the line every day.
There are still people out there that do care. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
It's been over 30 years for me. But, this song hits home.
2022, some of us still aren't quite the same as our non-war friends. But, God spared us for a reason
Oh I know I got spared a few times in the sandbox,the mystery of why remains.
This awesome song from Darryl should make every free American stop and think about what our soldiers go thru everyday fighting for our country. This song brings me to tears everytime. Thx Darryl.
I love that Song.
Been there done that. (And a lil bit more... )
But honestly...
I never came back!
At least in my mind.
BUT would do it again, any day!
For the rest of my life, if necessary...
+ThKar86 Thank you for your service! I pray that if you do deploy again you have a safe tour.
+ThKar86 It's been 40+ years since I was medically retired after my 3rd tour in Vietnam. But it does get better. I too would do it again if it became necessary.
Welcome home brother and thank you.
+Rich Dudley god bless all the troops who fight for the best country on earth
Thank you for your service sir. I plan to join the marines when I get out of high school. I want to be a dog handler. Again thank you so much for your service
I'm not from the generation but you have my sincerest Thank you. Thank you for serving our Country.
I like my job at a fast food restaurant just off a major roadway. Some times a soldier stops by on their way home and I'll give them something free. It's my way of saying "Thanks! I respect you!".
This song says a lot. It makes me appreciate our troops even more!!
my husband is a combat medic and is he about to go over again.... his last deployment he gotten a purple heart and hurt pretty bad, they told him to medically retire he said NO.... 9 days after he got back we met and been together 2 years today... now he is getting ready to go again and i pray for his safety... thank u for serving
I get judged because I would like to help our nation I am only 15 but I think it's what I could do best it's what I have always dreamed of
Go for it! The military is a great place for a future! If you are really interested and meet the requirements, definitely look into the Academies!! They are way better than just enlisting!! Good Luck with your future endeavors!
No... Academies will help you become an officer, who will never see the true side of an everyday soldiers life. It is hard to earn to earn the respect of any NCO if you are just a butter bar.
Nathan March NCO's and Chiefs run the Military. They have the most experience and usually the most respect. If he goes into an service as an officer and starts yelling order E1's - E7's are gonna look at him like he has a dick on his forehead.
Thank you guys for the support it makes me feel more confident and I think I am going to go for it!
You want to support our nation? Don't think donning a uniform is the only way. Vote. Get educated on politics and don't take the words any politicians flings at you for face value. Work hard, pay your taxes and donate your time when you can. Buy American when you can and local as much as you can.
Only fought for those on my left and my right.
I touched back down at robert grey army airfield December 1st, 2007. This song still get me emotional.
My brother,dad,and uncle lost their lives in war and ive followed their foot steps as is my sister who came back and isn't the same as she was when were kids
Nobody is my friend heard a loud bang and thought it was an IED
The Asatru Iowan Damn I'm thinking about going in
The man I love as a baby brother is now in the Air Force. Be Safe Teddy Bear
friend zoned huh?
@@dontworryaboutit4273 Six years to late but he's my nephew we grew up together hense why I love him like a a baby brother.
My uncle served in the military his name is Steve gatzemeier he is still alive, to all the soldiers who are fighting thx for your service and to all the veterans thx for your service
@DarrylWorleyMusic__ good
Man I miss country music like this. There was such a variety in the 1990's and early 2000's. Now it mostly sounds like pop music :o(
Not all wounds bleed.
I love this comment.
Amen. And those are the toughest to deal with.....on both sides.
Omg are you stupid?
The statement refers to PTSD and all other mental illness that affect people.
AMEN!
All wounds bleed sadly not all of us can, will or want to see the blood.. still there are some that do.. who grasp the cost of what we have and DO NOT take it for granted.. our numbers are small I am sure but we strive to educate those that have grown oblivious.
Dedicating this to my nephew. Served in the middle east. 2nd 198 out of Mississippi. Took his own life July 10 2020. RIP
to all that have served and that are serving come home safe and thanks for your service
+Andrew Grgich or will serve once they are old enough to sign up
To all that have served, we can't say Thank You enough.
Soldiers and Veterans deserve our prayers respect and honor for their service NO MATTER THEIR POSITIONS all in the military has a job that helps protect our people.
All military who provides ammo armor health food confort therapist , all who help our brothers and sisters anywhere deserve credit. Dont think i discredit our brothers and sisters who gave their lives for us because I respect and appreciate them but without the help from the others it would be harder for them. Pray for them all same for police firefighters and all who support our people.
My dad's dad was an Air Force MP in WWII and my mom's dad was in the Army Reserves in WWII as well, I plan on following along as a US Marine. As well I also hope to get the call to serve my country. Ooh-Rah!
I am so proud of you!! Ooh Rah and please come home safe
Bless your heart Moon Princess! You, and the rest of our brothers and sisters, here at home and our allies abroad, are in my prayers every night. May God protect you and your efforts every moment. Amen! Get some Marine.
My grandad fought in Vietnam as a member of the air force and my brother is going to do the same.
My grandfather was navy during WWII, my father was Army during Vietnam, My brothers are Coast Guard, I was Army.
big shout out to our soldiers thank you for all YOU have done
Our youngest son was on several deployments and With God's grace he always returned home safe but with a lot of baggage.of the things he saw and was a part of. Our military men and woman are our Heros
Praying for your amazing son
It's a shame how when the vets from Vietnam came home people looked at them in disgust and also how many of them didn't understand was how a vast majority of them were drafted and didn't have a say so thank you to all the past current and future troops
Thank you for your service and sacrifices God Bless you, America and your families 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
You know I was over there. I worked with people who have lived with massive violence their whole life. These people do not know what is to NOT live behind cement blast walls. They think tanks and armed armored troop carriers travel up and down the streets in the USA, like they do in their home.
Until you have been there and seen what these pour souls live with every day of their lives you are not qualified to talk about the morality of these wars.
Before I left I took it all for granted too, these people take nothing for granted.
If we did NOTHING else we exposed them to something BETTER and they are better for it.
I am home now and I do not suffer you sniveling crybabies very darned well. Our men and women in uniform are the finest of the lot and it is a shock to the people returning to see the laziness and petiness.
killedmymom I don't like his view on things. Calling civilians "snivelling crybabies", and revering soldiers, that's pretty fucking fascistic. But it's a sick world. You people only going to use the catch-all argument of "I was there", in some shithole in a war fighting for oil companies and corrupt politicians and automatically, like magic you're better than people who actually matter a rat's ass like scientists and people who contribute positives to society. I swear military types are as entitled as welfare queens. And fuck me, they are.
MrSinfold so you object to people being called "sniveling crybabies", a sentiment i disagree with by the way, yet you'll lump all the military together? people like myself and the gentleman commenting above me have our own reasons for doing things, and you may or may not understand them, but thats your call. you have issues with the military? also your deal, but dont shit on us for it.
MrSinfold I did 8 years in the Army myself. As well in a tour in Iraq. I don't see myself as above anyone else. I even tell people not to thank me for my service. You have no idea what it's like not being there. Maybe we did fight for oil too, who knows? That is not the focal point here. The point is that the common soldier does not fight for those things. We fight oppression and terrorism.Maybe the government has other plans...Yet again...Who knows? To judge the many honorable soldiers according to the government's standards of war is not fair. You are free to state your own opinion on government, but don't blame the troops.
We all have our burdens to bear or our crosses to carry, none is greater than the other. I just find your hate towards the military doing their jobs rather appalling. We have lost some good people over there, Americans and Iraqi/Afghani civilians alike. One of whom was one of my best friends. To disrespect their sacrifices and the toll it has taken mentally and emotionally on their families or their brothers and sisters in arms is an atrocious attack on every person who tries to do good in this world.
So, the TLDR version of this is...Hate the war if you want, hate the government if you want, but don't hate the troops who are trying to do good.
Amen. Ignore the sissies weeping in the comment section.
i support our troops because they fight for our us so we can be safe wen we walk the streets!!!! and please ignore the bad comments here they dont know nothing about soldiers suffering away from home!!!!
Daryl I seen you at fort Lewis in 10 it stormed and there was only maybe 40 of us but you played and were so nice
I spent 9 years in the Navy, from 1998-2007, and I am nothing like the naïve, innocent girl that left Louisiana all those years ago. I've seen things that I wish I could forget, and I thank God for people like Darryl Worley who think about us who have seen the worst of humankind and spend the rest of our lives trying to function with those memories.
Thanks for making a difference
I'm in the MARINES so this is close. to my heart
God Bless you for your service, Sir. Thank You. Late, but not forgotten by me. I was a baby when you was fighting.
The squeeze of the trigger changes you forever..
We the american people should support our boys and girls in uniform, It doesn't matter your view on war. RESPECT SHOULD BE GIVEN TO ANYONE WHO PUTS ON ONE OF THE UNIFORMS OF OUR COUNTRIES ARMED FORCES.. After all they chose to do a job most people would not do; to stand up and say we will freely give our lives for our fellow american citizens, even if they are asses to us.
To all the men and women in the service I can only say thank you. Thank you for fighting for my right to be free, to be able to live and sleep safely at home, a place where I can stand up for what I believe in. Thank you for being the heroes we need, even if we don't always appreciate all your efforts. Thank you for your sacrifices and those of your family. My brother is a Marine and he's away often, it's hard but we're proud of him. God bless you all, and Thank you.
it was not the same when I came home on leave. the only ones that I can talk and relate to are other vets.
Carl Colvin thanks for your service I would join but I can't for medical reasons
I'm it too brother, even regular military who spent their whole time in the states don't always get it, but those who deployed...it's something else, but we'll get there...
Change one word in this songs chorus and you'll get a sense of what it was like returning from Vietnam! Change FROM to TO.You may disagree with the military action, but ALWAYS support those who fought it.
I've always argued that exact point! If you don't like the mission , go to the govt. but always supports the ones who say yes I will go! From a Canadian thank you for your service!
My son, a Corporal in the USMC, came back about 8 moths ago. Hes not the same man he was when he left. Afghanistan changed him forever. He is infantry, he did things and saw things no man should ever have to do or see. Lost a lot of good buddies one in his arms. No Freedom no matter who's it is, is free. If you cant stand behind our Military, then go over there and stand in front of them for just one damn day, and then tell me war doesn't mess up your head, and Freedom is free.
my brother in law came back from his first tour of duty and he wasnt the same he had watched his bestfriend die right beside him and we drink and talk about his tour and he always brakes down and cries when he tells me about PFC Rogers
***** And what kind of crap do we normal citizens go through that's so bad? Spend a day overseas with these men and try telling me how easy being a soldier is.
He probably fragged him over homosexual love
barackscat I'd really like to know what you have going on in your petty, miserable life. Show some respect for people who had the guts to do what they did, you piece of garbage. And that part, about how you hate paying taxes, because they might be going to help some poor guy out, or wasted on soldiers? how much taxes can you pay on minimun wage or social security? You probably can't see much from your mothers basement windows anyhow. How about you leave people who have contributed much more than you ever will, alone. You're going to lead a long miserable lonely life, so shut up or ship out.
Damned if this don't peg it exactly.
Logan, 68W (ret)
OIF 2006-07
Thanks for serving
I tried to enlist in the Marines right before my senior year in high school but was permanently disqualified for my eyes. I have nystagmus. I have nothing but the utmost respect and love for every single man and woman who serve, or have served, this great country., as well as the families that they leave behind to do so. I think that it is a disgrace to this country and its govt. that entertainers are paid ungodly amounts of money while the soldiers are paid ridiculously low amounts for what they do and have very poor medical encounters to boot. Well, I will continue praying for all of them and continue being grateful for their services and sacrifice. May God bless y'all.
The first thing I did when that plane finally landed was kiss the ground
The next thing I did was to go find my friends down at the old hangout
Drank some beer and talked a lot about old times
But when the booze finally hit Billy Joe Grimes
He said I don't know what it is, but you seem different to me
I said I just came back from a place where they hated me
and everything I stand for
A land where our brothers are dying for others who don't even care anymore
If I'm not exactly the same good old boy that you ran around with before
I just came back from a war
The very next morning I took a walk through the neighborhood
I thought it's been so long since I've been in a place where everything is good
People laughing and children were playing
And as I watched em I found myself praying
Lord keep em safe here at home in the land of the free
Cuz I just came back from a place where they hated me
And everything I stand for
A land where our brothers are dying for others who don't even care anymore
If I'm not same little freckled face boy
That grew up in that house next door
I just came back from a war
I hope you cherish this sweet way of life
And I hope you know that it comes with a price
I just came back from a place where they hated me
And everything I stand for
A land where our brothers are dying for others who don't even care anymore
Chances are I never will be the same
I really don't know anymore
I just came back from a war
I just came back from a war
@Austin Davis whenever you replied to deleted their comment so I have no clue what happened, but I’m on your side.
RIP JR Salvacion, John Reiners, Jeremiah Whittman, Bobby Pagan, John Dion, Brian Bowman, and Jason McLeod... I have your legacies tattooed on my body, and your names are tattooed on my hear... All gave some, some gave all. Til Valhalla bothers.
I'm 19 years old, have had two reconstructive knee surgeries from high school football. It was always my dream to serve for the marine core and I would go back to never play football if I could. Say what you will about our goverment but DO NOT disrespect those who have lost their lives for you. Those of you who disrespect our military are just ungrateful. "Don't tread on me is what it says and i'll take that to my grave"
Sucks that most of America has lost true patriotism
Maybe because most of America changed ??
When I get home after my first tour I’m going straight to the ole party spot to slam a 30 pack
I agree
My family has served in every branch and my 11 year old has a profound love for this country and respect for our armed forces
If I wrote my true thoughts about this war and my war 50 years ago I will undoubtedly be criticized as not being patriotic We all went off tour wars thinking we were fighting to save our country but we ended up fighting to save each other and hope we'd be the lucky one to make it home alive. What did we gain from Vietnam? What have we gained from Afghanistan and Iraq? WWll was the only war where men truly died for the cause of freedom and our nation and they were not called heroes just because they served. My heart aches every time I read the paper or see the news that another
My heart aches every time I read the paper or see the news that another young man or woman has died. It just don't have to be that way. War is hell and there is no glory in it just pain for those that fight it and for those that lose their loved one. I am convinced that if there was a Draft this war would have ended a long time ago because it would have touched everyone in this country not just the few that have Volunteered. And that is said with respect to the young men and women that do serve and to the families of those that serve and have lost their loved ones. Once I was young and full of ideals but the reality of war changed all of that. If there must be war then fight it to win and let the Generals make the decisions not the politicians. 50,000 + dead in Nam and what did we gain? What have we gained from this one other than 5000+ dead and many disabled with lost limbs, radiation illnesses from the depleted uranium shells we littered Iraq with, brain injuries that have left our Vets mentally and physically damaged and PTS.
And now ISIS has come to the streets of the US.
Mission Accomplished. Thank you George W.
jim monroe In the main, I agree with your thoughts. I however, would add the Korean War and Gulf War I to the side of the "just wars". Some say that we have no business fighting halfway around the world at all. I disagree when a outside aggressor attacks a country at peace
jim monroe I think sir, that if anyone has a right to criticize any war we are in it is you and your brothers in arms. You have been there; you know war and what it does to the soul, justified or otherwise.
Jim - I agree with you on Vet Nam, and Iraq. 13 years ago, there was a reason to strie Afghanistan - Al Quida (sp?) training camps. Now, we should have been back out in six weeks, but details, details....
sorry "strike", sticky k key
People have asked me why would I enlist, why risk my life. I tell them, if you have to ask you wouldn't understand.
PFC Anderson
United States Army discharge.
+mars8808 Freedom has a taste the protected will never know
+mars8808 that is so true. If you have to ask then the people who ask dont understand. my nephew is in the marins
+mars8808 Thank you for your Service! It's true my brother is enlisting with the marines and there are people who ask him why and he tells them the same thing.
thank you for protecting us
+mars8808 Soldiers are brave. But shouldn't they know why the war is even underway? Sure the Middle East hates any European or American nation. But isn't it true that a large part of it is also American support for Israel? The Muslims have a beef with Israel. They'd have hated America/Europe from their own homes & you'd be safe in yours while they duke it out there. Even before & after 9/11, the Muslims have been warning not to help their enemy. But you not only helped their enemy but took it upon yourself to land into their home turf & fight on the behalf of Israel. Didn't the Founding Fathers warn about getting involved in foreign wars? Seems like some of our folks like Israel more than the wise words of our the Founding Fathers enough to sacrifice the lives of thousands of their own brothers in a war for a foreign country's interests. I know soldiers can't choose their wars- but they can be honest about it. And the truth of it is that we are fighting Israel's war. It is none of our business. The Founding Fathers would have stayed out of it.
my dad was a solder and if it where not for his freand he wood not be here to day he died jumping on to a gernade
to save my dad and he has a famly
If you can't support our service members people who are fighting to protect us feel free to stand in front of them God bless all that served and are serving be safe
I whole heartedly support all of the brave and honorable men and women in uniform. Everyone who is out there needs to realize that if these soldiers weren't in uniform we would not be free. They are willing to sacrifice their lives in defense of not only our country but those who are unable to defend themselves. I come from a family who as far back as I can trace have served this nation. To them and myself there was and is no higher calling or more honorable duty. What bothers me is that it seems those who complain about the wars we have been in are the ones who have never stood on the wall. You have the privilege to be able to speak freely because of their sacrifice. God bless ALL of these soldiers. God bless the United States.
If you can't respect our Flag then I'll help you pack.
My sentiments exactly. We may fuck up time to time, but our dream, whay we stand for, and what we represent, thats what makes us great
+Danald L Here, Here!!!
Fuck ya!! Me to @Danald L
+George Edward I'm just saying if you don't respect the flag and what it stands for and how many people sacrifice themselves for that flag I'll help them pack
Danald L If you are saying have pride in our country and respect those that have good intention, whether misguided or not. I agree with that.
I was just pointing out the leaders of this, or any nation will use that pride for things we would never consider honorable.
We must continue to question and speak out against things because that is what makes this country different from the rest.
most of the college students and college grads will never understand why or how a veterans. are they are after seeing combat or just providing direct support from the States or any base around the world.
This man can do it all why in the hell does country music recognize a god given talent this man has got it
To all my Vet Buddies,
This song is not about the politics of our country. It is about those who honor their duty to serve when called upon. I wish I could meet Marvin face to face and have him tell me that my brothers and sisters in arms died for nothing. Marvin, your just reward will come one day and sir, you will have died for nothing. By the way, did you see the NY Times today. WMDs were found in Iraq. And, now Obama's created ISIS has them. When people use words like Imperialism, I think about the Communist that teach at our Universities and who now occupy positions of power in our Government. A huge whoopass is coming to them in the very near future.
I do not deny there is a strong bias in Academia, but there are many exceptions, myself included. I am a professor at a small liberal arts college AND I got my jump wings in 1976. I served one tour with an honorable discharge. I stand and salute the flag as it passes and consider myself a patriot. It is hard enough to put up with the outdated "babykiller" and "murderer" comments from left wing nuts without being criticized by patriotic folk , so please don't lump me with them.
tim biggart Thanks for serving sir. You guys were treated horribly when you came back, I live with a Vietnam vet, who has such bad flashbacks he breaks out into a very cold sweat. And you guys were not "baby killers," if civilians really understood war, they would see it for what it is, kill or be killed, you were doing what you had to do in order to survive.
Thanks, jdoggg. In truth though, I never deployed there. We were pulling out by that time. But like you, a lot of friends and all my NCOs were Nam vets, and we were still getting hassled in stores and airports.
About 8 years ago, I was sitting in the main terminal at Hartsfield (Atlanta) and a USO manger walked out into the middle of the atrium and announced that there was a troop movement coming through the airport to emplane for the Sandbox. Every man, woman and child in the terminal stood and clapped them through. White, black, Hispanic, Semitic, everyone! It was good to see.
jdoggg1119
If people really understood war they would not go when a bunch of old goats tell them to while they would never go themselves or let their kids go. What if they declared a war and nobody came on either side. The common man does not start wars.Just say no if your country is not being threatened. There is no other nation that can threaten America militarily so just stay home and defend what you have and stop bankrupting the country.This duty bullshit when you don`t agree with an illegal war is being a Nazi 1930 style.
Peter Caulton i hate it when people get the idea the american army is unbeatable you talk about nazis well there you go the nazi army and its people thought they were unbeatable too
It's been over 10 years since I've been at war. And still relive it like it was yesterday. I doubt I'll ever be the same.
Kyle, you, me and countless others. Between we volunteers, draftees and those who've stayed behind to keep the home fires burning. Many, many are a special breed.
Despite the physical and emotional scars, the nightmares, the damage to my family, I would be just as honored to serve and do it all again.
I gladly fought, though a foolhardy sentiment, in hopes my children wouldn't have to. I went and fought in hopea of keeping it in their backyard versus our own.
God bless America. God bless our vets, and especially God bless the spouses, significant others, children and parents who in every generation have stayed behind and supported our fighting men and women.
For our forgotten Vietnam veterans... Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Most importantly, albeit before my time, WELCOME HOME! So many of you paved the way for us. You went and fought your hearts out in a politically hamstrung campaign. Many I have met by happenstance, some in my family... Vietnam vets, against unfavorable odds and in spite of the politics surrounding it kicked ass in many ways.
WW I, WW II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Afghanistan, Iraq... Millions of young men and women will never be the same. Where we go one, we go all!