Actually we have been having Remembrance Sunday Parades on the first Sunday after Armistice day every year since the end of WW2! 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remembrance_Sunday

We do not have a national holiday on Armistice Day no, but we do have a national 2 minute silence at 11am and have been doing so since 1939. So not really informal or recent.


Thanks for making this clear to me.  This has jolted my memory back to the subject at hand.  Yes, not recent or informal.

November 11 used to be called Armistice Day to remember the end of World War I "The war to end all wars". A war so horrific that mankind would never let itself become engaged in anything like it again.The end of the war was November 11, 1918-11th minute of the 11th hour of the 11th day. Instead of running out to take advantage of the sales at the mall perhaps it would be better if we all paused today to remember

^agreed!

I also want to extend my thanks to anyone who has served our country and those continuing to serve today so that we may enjoy the wonderful freedom we have here.  Huge “thank you”s to you and your families.  You are truly appreciated!

Yes!  Armistice Day!

I still call it Armistice Day, and get riled at the Veterans Day sales.  It isn't supposed to be a marketing tool so Applebees, and all the other stores with veterans day sales can take whatever useless crap they are trying to get rid of and shove it down their pie holes.


You sound like my father.  He used to call me after getting home from the cemetery (he would decorate vets graves with flags) and go on a similar rant.  I agree with everything you said.

Say hello to someone with an Army outfit today. :)

Say hello to someone with an Army outfit today. :)


Howard, We vets appreciate your support and thoughtful greetings and thank you for that.  If I may, I'd like to explain the difference between an "outfit" and a uniform.  An "outfit" especially during WWII and before referred to a military unit and of course a uniform is what a soldier, airman, sailor or marine wears.  Although "outfit" as referred to as a military unit is not often used these days.  It's really old school.  "Outfit" as it refers to what a person is wearing is never used to describe the attire of someone in a military uniform. Calling a uniform an "outfit" is condesending to a military person.  It makes us think of something like a costume. 

So head to a military base and yell "hello" to a group of military in formation if you wish to greet an "outfit" or more appropriately a unit - see someone in uniform if you just wish to greet one military individual.

The uniform is the stuff that makes us operate as one with order and discipline, the stuff that is needed to vanquish a foe since it makes us keep in mind that we need that precision in order to be sucessful on the battlefield.

An outfit is something that a funny car full of clowns wear while doing a Chinese fire drill. 

I really do understand what you meant and the thought is honorable and appreciated.  And thanks agian for your support for the troops.  8)  ;)

Howard, We vets appreciate your support and thoughtful greetings and thank you for that.  If I may, I'd like to explain the difference between an "outfit" and a uniform.  An "outfit" especially during WWII and before referred to a military unit and of course a uniform is what a soldier, airman, sailor or marine wears.  Although "outfit" as referred to as a military unit is not often used these days.  It's really old school.  "Outfit" as it refers to what a person is wearing is never used to describe the attire of someone in a military uniform. Calling a uniform an "outfit" is condesending to a military person.  It makes us think of something like a costume. 

So head to a military base and yell "hello" to a group of military in formation if you wish to greet an "outfit" or more appropriately a unit - see someone in uniform if you just wish to greet one military individual.

The uniform is the stuff that makes us operate as one with order and discipline, the stuff that is needed to vanquish a foe since it makes us keep in mind that we need that precision in order to be sucessful on the battlefield.

An outfit is something that a funny car full of clowns wear while doing a Chinese fire drill. 

I really do understand what you meant and the thought is honorable and appreciated.  And thanks agian for your support for the troops.   8)  ;)





Thanks Doritos.  :) Karma coming your way.

I thought this Youtube piece would be amusing to some vets, especially those who remember Vietnam.  This piece is a sound recording made by two USAF fighter jocks at Cam Rahn Bay circa 1966.  It proves two points - fighter jocks have not changed over time and neither has the spin on the news.  I first heard this in the mid 1970's while stationed in Japan.

Disclaimer - This piece contains profanity for effect.  Ever known fighter jocks to talk like choir boys?  If profanity bothers you avoid clicking on the link.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQ1AYVcAS7k