Service in Iraq and Afghanistan

ken · 12-13-2009, 05:21 AM

Fellow riders (and I include the ladies in that salutation),

While I have no wish to take anything away from the fine men and women who serve in our armed forces and the contribution they make to our safety and security, I would like to mention another group who is also serving the people of the U.S.A. and who seldom get recognized. I am referring to the men and women who staff our embassies and PRTs in those countries, the men and women of the Foreign Service of the Department of State. Far too often when any mention is made of the them in the newspapers, it is negative information. While they don't carry guns and go into battle, they do serve their country in carrying out the policies of the U.S. Government and they face many of the same dangers as soldiers and marines. Please think of them during this holiday season as well. Thank you. Ken (Foreign Service retired)

Yellow Jacket · 12-13-2009, 12:10 PM

To all who serve in harms way: Salute!

jd01 · 12-14-2009, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Yellow Jacket

To all who serve in harms way: Salute!

+1

ballast · 12-14-2009, 09:12 PM

:)Well said.

**Cajunrider** · 12-20-2009, 07:15 AM

Agreed.

vorlon · 12-29-2009, 08:39 PM

Definitely. Thanks!

**peabo2k** · 01-04-2010, 07:42 PM

It is always great to recognize that service to this country does not always mean taking arms and putting on one of the service's uniform.

flightdoc · 01-07-2010, 06:55 AM

thanks to all who serve.

vin

12-13-2009, 05:21 AM	#1
ken Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Germany Posts: 295	Service in Iraq and Afghanistan Fellow riders (and I include the ladies in that salutation), While I have no wish to take anything away from the fine men and women who serve in our armed forces and the contribution they make to our safety and security, I would like to mention another group who is also serving the people of the U.S.A. and who seldom get recognized. I am referring to the men and women who staff our embassies and PRTs in those countries, the men and women of the Foreign Service of the Department of State. Far too often when any mention is made of the them in the newspapers, it is negative information. While they don't carry guns and go into battle, they do serve their country in carrying out the policies of the U.S. Government and they face many of the same dangers as soldiers and marines. Please think of them during this holiday season as well. Thank you. Ken (Foreign Service retired) __________________ Ken in Grosshansdorf Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-13-2009, 12:10 PM	#2
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Service in Iraq and Afghanistan To all who serve in harms way: Salute! __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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12-14-2009, 09:12 PM	#4
ballast Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orting, WA Posts: 1,394	Service in Iraq and Afghanistan :)Well said. __________________ Charlie "Ballast" Krogh 2005 1600 Nomad "Tangerine Dream" VBA #999 VROC #29355
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12-20-2009, 07:15 AM	#5
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Service in Iraq and Afghanistan Agreed. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-29-2009, 08:39 PM	#6
vorlon Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 178	Service in Iraq and Afghanistan Definitely. Thanks!
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01-04-2010, 07:42 PM	#7
peabo2k Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fort Polk, Louisiana Posts: 520	Service in Iraq and Afghanistan It is always great to recognize that service to this country does not always mean taking arms and putting on one of the service's uniform.
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01-07-2010, 06:55 AM	#8
flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	Service in Iraq and Afghanistan thanks to all who serve. vin
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