| For all military veterans and their families, for all now serving, for all waiting for a loved one to return, for those whose wait has ended in tragedy, God's love is for you. It is my humblest prayer that you would be touched and encouraged by the Lord Jesus Christ as you read my stories and peruse this Website. This page is for you. For us. |
| We often speak of our fellow Christians as brothers and sisters. But I know you have felt (or feel right now) that the men and women who have served (or are serving) next to you were (and are) your brothers and sisters. I would love to hear from you. I'd especially love to hear from World War II nurses, from anyone who worked on a Huey medevac during Vietnam (or was saved by one), anyone who worked on a Huey medevac during Operation Desert Shield/Storm (or was saved by one), anyone now serving or who has served in Iraq, Kuwait, or Afghanistan, anyone now serving or who has served in Alaska, especially at Fort Wainwright or Elmendorf, anyone who works or has worked in Air Weather Service, especially anyone who worked at Det. 1, 11th Weather at Elmendorf during the late '80s (this means you Steve, Mike, Michelle, Patty, Tom, Rita, Dan, Darrell, Robin, Heidi, Linda, Shawn, Chris, Clay, Phil, Mike, Jim, the other Jim, and everyone else—I need to apologize for tearing up the ROS's Official Log Book!), and who else. Oh, yes. I'd love to hear from any Marine on board one of the amphibious assault crafts in the Persian Gulf during Desert Storm, from anyone on board the USS Mercy during that same time (or now), anyone who just completed basic training or boot camp, anyone who just completed BUDS, anyone who just re-enlisted, anyone at Walter Reed or any other military hospital, anyone at Landstuhl (especially your awesome former post commander. I'd love to shake your hand someday, Colonel Cornum. Thank you for sharing your story with the world.), anyone in a VA hospital, anyone who can fly an F-15, anyone stationed on Adak Island right now, anyone . . . and everyone who once served, or is serving, or who is ready to serve. I think that means all of you!! THANK YOU ALL! |
| Click here for ways to support and encourage our military members and their families around the world and here at home. |
| This is my favorite veteran, my dad, who was stationed at Hahn Air Base in Germany from 1955-59. He was an F-86 and F-100 jet fighter mechanic. |
| This is my second favorite veteran, my brother, who was stationed at Clark AFB, Philippines (twice), Alamogordo AFB, New Mexico, and Hill AFB, Utah. He served from 1981-1992. He was a munitions systems specialist, which is why he's sitting on a bomb. |
| This is me. From 1985-88, I served as a weather observer with Detachment 1, 11th Weather Squadron at Elmendorf AFB, Anchorage, Alaska. Basically, I watched the clouds float by and told the world what our sky looked like every hour on the hour. It was an awesome job. Especially when I saw AURBO for the first time (aurora borealis or the Northern Lights). I thought it was a cloud layer and was trying to determine its height when it started swirling through the sky . . . From 1988-90, while attending the University of Alaska Anchorage (go Seawolves!), I served as a services specialist with the Alaska Air National Guard. We bivouacked and played with Miles gear, and traveled to Florida for one of our two-week trainings. When we arrived, it was colder in Florida than it was in Alaska. |
| First we had to set up the MKT (Mobile Kitchen Trailer), then we could eat. We were on our bivouc outside Fairbanks. Notice the deadly weapon in that airman's hand (a metal spoon). And you would not believe how badly I wanted to take off in that Jeep. That was in Florida. (I was wearing my long johns and gloves.) |
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| All gave some, some gave all. Thank you to each and every soldier, sailor, airman, Marine, and Coast Guardsman; active duty, Guard, or Reserve; who has served, who is serving, and who is about to serve. Thank you to those who gave all. And for those in captivity, still waiting to come home, we have not forgotten you, and we never will. Please, Father, see them safely home to their loved ones. Soon. |
| 2 Thessalonians 2:15-17 Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the traditions which you were taught, whether by word or our epistle. Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and our God and Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting consolation and good hope by grace, comfort your hearts and establish you in every good word and work. |
| Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you. |
