+Dave 2,322 Posted July 30, 2008 This is a picture taken the 4th of July of this year at a palace in Baghdad. This is a reenlistment ceremony. The largest one ever done. The oath was given by Gen David Petraeus himself. Obviously all of the young men and women in this photo think that what they are doing is important and they want to be continue to be part of it. I just re-upped for 6 years in the USAFR. At that time it will bring me to 22 years 8 months total, 16 years 8 months active duty and 6 years in the USAFR. When that is up I am re upping again. I love serving my country, so do these people. But you would never hear this good thing in the media. They say we have a moral problem. I don't think so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DWCAce 19 Posted July 30, 2008 So why isn't this on the front page!?!?!?!?! In all seriousness, this is one of the things that makes me tear up (just a bit) with pride. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stratos 3,191 Posted July 30, 2008 Hey yankees, sure you like big flags isn't it?? :D Congrats and big thank's to the people serving his country My big S! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurtleHawk 6 Posted July 30, 2008 Thank you for posting this, and for your service. I did see this back on the 4th, and it was reported in San Diego, I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GwynO 16 Posted July 30, 2008 Beautiful to see that there are still men proud to serve the country, may the Lord watch over them all and return them safe to their country. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Jug 99 Posted July 30, 2008 Beautiful to see that there are still men proud to serve the country, may the Lord watch over them all and return them safe to their country. Amen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
herman01 0 Posted July 30, 2008 Good stuff. Its not the easiest time to re-enlist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ironroad 218 Posted July 30, 2008 Beautiful My god be with them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Dave 2,322 Posted July 30, 2008 Good stuff. Its not the easiest time to re-enlist. On the contrary, enlistments have been on the rise for years now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DWCAce 19 Posted July 30, 2008 Dave, did you ever do a recruiting tour? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+whiteknight06604 934 Posted July 30, 2008 God bless every one of them.Those men and women are the reason we are safe and I get so rabid in my defence of their cause.I guess I'm jealous of them too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topcat II 6 Posted July 30, 2008 Thank You Dave!!!! To all!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Dave 2,322 Posted July 31, 2008 Dave, did you ever do a recruiting tour? I have done a couple to help out some friends but nothing hot an heavy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander51 3 Posted July 31, 2008 Amazing photograph... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viper6 3 Posted July 31, 2008 But Why am I not surprised? Because it is this kind of service person that makes this country great and worth defending at any cost! Yet the media won't put this kind of story on the front page. No worries! Those that do serve do not look for reconition or glory. Serving with our brothers is thanks enough! God will keep them all! WHOWA! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ruggbutt 45 Posted July 31, 2008 Our soldiers, cops, firefighters and paramedics are today's heros. Not movie stars or sports figures. I wish people today could figure that out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 531_Ghost Posted July 31, 2008 16 years 8 months B00T Yes, in spite of doing multiple tours in the dirt, I see these guys and gals re-up just to do it all again. [lump in throat] some, go and come home, some, don't [/lump in throat]. Some I've known for years, some are just gettin' started, still, they're my brothers and sisters and I'm proud of them all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Dave 2,322 Posted July 31, 2008 Our soldiers, cops, firefighters and paramedics are today's heros. Not movie stars or sports figures. I wish people today could figure that out. Agreed it seems lost on some. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C2Aaircrew 3 Posted August 1, 2008 Dave, thanks for the beautiful picture. Brought a lump to this old salt's throat. Yes, agreed, this is something that should be on the front page. I'm sure that some papers somewhere ran it. I know that you would never see it here in the San Francisco bay area. These men and women are our best we have to offer, because they give of themselves willingly. I do not worry when it comes to our military, they will always rise to the occasion and can be counted on. The politicians? Well, that's another story. Hopefully enough people will see this photo and others like it to counter all of the less than flattering stories that pass for news about our military. Take care, C2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
