Veterans Day 2025
We arrived home about 45 minutes ago. I am exhausted, but it was fun. It starts early for some—and for others, it is still going strong at VFW posts, AMVET posts, and American Legions.
Shasta County loves our Veterans.
"It’s chaos, camaraderie, and cholesterol - just how the Founding Fathers intended."
Just yesterday was the incredible milestone of the Marine Corps' 250th birthday! What an achievement! We used to attend the ball, but honestly, the level of fanciness just isn't my style. I'll only go if my husband is asked to make either a toast representing the Navy or the Coast Guard. (He served in both)
Why do the Marines always carry a map?
So they can avoid the army!
What do you call a Marine with an IQ of 160?
A Platoon!
What do you call a Marine who can't swim?
Infantry.
Why don’t Marines wish they were a part of Army/Navy football games?
Because then who’d keep the Army and Navy’s girlfriends company?
Because then who’d keep the Army and Navy’s girlfriends company?
Why do they actually prefer non-swimmers in the Navy?
They defend their ship with a lot more enthusiasm.
What’s a soldier’s favorite type of music? →
Marching band.
Why did the boot camp chicken cross the road? →
To report to the other side.
Why do soldiers love camping? →
They’re trained to pitch under pressure.
What is Army an acronym for?
A Recruiter Misled You.
A Recruiter Misled You.
→ The sky’s cleaner — from all that pride.
How do you know if an Air Force pilot is at your party?
Don’t worry; they’ll make a “grand entrance” with a sonic boom!
The Coast Guard recently changed their minimum height requirements to 6'.
That way, if the boat sinks, everyone can just walk to shore.
Guys, wanna hear a military joke?
The coast guards
PS. My husband hears this one all the time at the post when he comes in to play pool.
Just some silly jokes I heard at the VFW post!
(the clean ones)
“Heroes Among Us”
Today, we honor veterans, true
Who gave their best for me and you.
You’ll see them walking, laughing, and proud,
Their voices strong, their hearts unbowed.
A shining mix, both young and old,
With stories brave, and spirits bold.
Some with hair and some without,
All heroes still, without a doubt.
Still strength and honor line each face.
Their hats held high, their flags they wave,
Remind us of their lives they gave.
They gave their youth, their dreams, their years,
Through sweat and sorrow, hope and tears.
For all they’ve done, we proudly say:
Happy Veterans Day, hooray!
The Navy and Marine jokes are so funny! And you have posted a wonderful tribute to all the veterans! Wonderful poem.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I haven't wanted to write a poem in years - not the best but it's the sentiment. I need practice!
DeleteVery, very nice post, Debby. And that little hand at the end is touching. I also enjoyed the jokes. Wishing you a wonderful rest of the week. Cheers.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ivy.
DeleteSure thing, Debby. Wishing you a fun week ahead. My gosh, these weeks fly by faster and faster. Whoosh.
DeleteWe will remember them with gratitude. R.I.P.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Your poem says it all.
ReplyDeleteThe jokes are great! And so is this tribute to our military vets. I love the photos!
ReplyDeleteThe jokes are great Debby, I will share them with my boys. ;-)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the post and photos!!
Carla
I enjoyed all the military jokes, Debby. Yes, may we celebrate our brave veterans every day of the year. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteThanks nice Martha
DeleteA big thank you to your husband for his service! Saying THANK YOU never seems enough, though. I love the jokes.
ReplyDeleteIt may not seem enough, but it’s really all they want to hear! A simple thank you!
DeleteA wonderful tribute to Veteran's. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteGiggling out loud, Debby. I can't wait to share these with my son.
ReplyDeleteI love the fact that so many places had programs and ways of honoring our Vets.
ReplyDeleteIt does my heart good .
Love the jokes and the photos.
Sue
Yes and all the goodies for veterans continue through November. He’s got a coupon for a buy one dinner get one for free meal at a steak restaurant. We’ll go next week!
DeleteI loved the jokes and the pictures as well. I so hope we never forget those who gave for all of us to be free.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
A wonderful tribute to the veterans.
ReplyDeleteThe jokes were great. Just hope the younger generation never forgets that freedom is never really free. Janice
ReplyDeleteIt’s up to us to teach them because they certainly don’t learn it in the schools anymore the way we did.!
DeleteI enjoyed all the jokes...really cute, and good clean fun! Thank you to your husband for his service. Thank you for sharing this with us. I hope you have a lovely rest of your week. It is warming back up again here, and Sunshine and Blackie are happily enjoying the real sunshine on the back porch again! All is well in the cat world here again. Thanks for your words of encouragement and help over this past week about that subject! It helped!!
ReplyDeleteI’m glad the kitties are safe!
DeleteCool jokes, I hope future generations remember the importance of you veterans day and our remembrance day
ReplyDeleteI do too, Jo-Anne
DeleteOn Saturday I saw a vintage car on the road ahead of us with the back loaded with huge flags. I was afraid they were advertising the MAGA brand of politics, and was thrilled to find out there was a flag for each branch of the military service.
ReplyDeleteI wasn’t aware that having national pride was considered maga politics.
DeleteA wonderful tribute to the veterans.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan