Military Leave T-Shirts

"You're very interesting, for a civilian."

'Ahhh...'

'This one's for marrying him, and this one's for raising the kids.'

Military Medals

'I was in a camouflage unit, so this one is for Hide and Seek.'

'This one is for serving 27 years in the military without anyone finding out I'm gay.'

Monuments

Red Letter Days - Encounter with the old village sweetheart - 'bless my soul! ... Miss Victoire! ...'

"Since he was born today he won't begin daycare until tomorrow."

'How soon can I return to work? About fifteen minutes ago.'

Family Salutes as Father Comes Home.

Earl suspends his disbelief.

Veterans Day '20

Old veteran walking in sun casting a giant shadow as a young soldier

Tattoos sagging with time

Newborn Chaos

Veterans Day US

'He's a retired Drill-Sergeant!'

Fridge Magnets/Military Medals

'Walter isn't truly happy unless he's bombing some country.'

War Heros Variety Night (playing a tune on his medals).

The Jerry Scarer

Laptops

Mother racing to work for a company with day care and a health club.

"Haven't you a small one that would fit into a soldier's pack?"

'This one is for keeping all the other ones so neatly arranged.'

The Grim map of Iraq.

"Irma, cancel all my appointments for the next 3 weeks, I need to go home to brood. Tell the board to only contact me on my mobile phone..."

"Sir, the platoon suffered heavy casualties from a roadside IUD."

'I discovered just as much work gets done when you're not there.'

"It was at this point that our wives left us."

"Oh yes, I proudly served."

"You've spent lots of time with your family. It's time you got a job!"

What Veterans Day Means 2019 Version