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Dre Armeda · ·
Life takes many turns. In October 2007 I separated from the Navy. It was a great decision that has been the conduit leading to where I am today. My time in the Navy however is the foundation that afforded me the opportunity to move through that conduit with success.
Today would have marked 20 years of active duty in the World’s Finest Navy had I stayed in. I am glad I got out when I did, but I am and will always be proud to be a U.S. Sailor!
Dre Armeda · ·
15 years ago on this date I was floating a few hundred miles off the coast of California onboard the U.S.S. John C. Stennis. We were steaming home towards sunny San Diego from a 6+ month deployment. It was the first U.S. Navy WestPac of the Millennium. We where enforcing the no-fly zone guarding against attacks from Saddam and Iraq during our months in the gulf.
This weekend while you’re BBQ’ing and enjoying the holiday, remember what it’s for. Our independence and the foundation set when our forefathers fought to bring this soon-to-be nation freedom is the very thing our troops defend to this very day. Don’t lose sight of that!
Enjoy safely with your loved ones, but also reflect and educate our little ones. Tip a couple back for those willing to volunteer, those willing to suffer the ultimate sacrifice for you, all in the face of protecting true freedoms across the world. Whether you care to believe it or not, they are out there standing the watch for you and your loved ones while you’re eating ribs and popping bottle caps!
Thank you to all my brothers and sisters that stand the watch! I think of you every single day! I am honored by the oath you’ve taken and your vow to protect my county and my loved ones.
God bless you. God bless America!
The Eagle still stands tall!
Dre Armeda · ·
Thank you brother. Thank you sister!
Thank you for the selfless act of volunteering.
Thank you for putting it on the line every day.
Thank you for your paying with body, mind and soul the ultimate sacrifice.
We are here because of you. We will prevail red, white and blue because of you.
Our country would have died long ago if we left it to pure politics. It’s your selfless acts, and your vow to fight for freedom that keeps this democracy in tact.
Thank you will never be enough, but none the less, thank you for manning the watch!
You’re in my thoughts and prayers every day, a bit more so today!
Dre Armeda · ·
You all might be gone or hung over by this evening so I figured I’d post a thank you now.
We have some really special people in this country willing to put life and limb on the line every day to defend the purist of fundamentals, the freedoms our nation was built on.
If you get a minute, say a prayer for those serving, and give a thank you to all who have made and will make that sacrifice.
To those who served before me, with me, and to those that will continue to protect our world in an effort to make it a better place for us and our children, I salute you. I wish for you a safe watch, and I offer my deepest gratitude!
Wherever you are, have a Happy Memorial Day. God bless you, and God bless America!