Military Volunteer Pillows

'My hubby couldn't wait to try on his camouflage on once he'd joined the T.A.s, I haven't seen him since.'

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

'This is the only part of my old Army uniform that still fits.'

Old navy veteran 3rd base coach

"Postwar is hell."

Military Medals

Decorated officer - 'And these are for keeping my pants up.'

"I guess I was a good shot, because I took down 50 Nazis...all by myself. That's how I got my silver star. Honestly, I don't consider myself a hero. I consider myself lucky."

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

"The first one is for graduating from basic training. The rest are classified."

'I was in the catering corps.'

Armed forces waiting with nothing to do.

Shaped Much Different: Vietnam and Afghanistan.

UNFADED GLORY

Thank you to those who never came home and to those who never left their side.

'Forget what?'

Happy Labour Day: While you enjoy that last long weekend of summer, remember...there are some folks who aren't taking the weekend off.

"Remember when we had to get along on twenty-one dollars a month!"

"The president is awarding the Medal of Honor to 24 Army veterans...whose heroism and gallantry were overlooked because of their race or ethnicity."

Kamikaze Colour

Veterans Day '20

"We can't actually pay you, but your work will get a lot of exposure."

"That's my dad back when he was, like, militarized."

'Ignore them, Charlie. They're nothing but philistines. I liked your poetry, truly I did!'

"I had a great weekend... My Grandpa talked about the war again and my Dad about his most daring facebook comments!"

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

"I can't imagine how things could get any worse."

Veterans Day US

'Today we will lock the monkey in a room...' 'Why do I volunteer for this?'

'He's a retired Drill-Sergeant!'

'It's just that, when you asked me if I fancied a pint down the Legion...'

War never felt the same after the Great Puppy Ambush.

'Daddy, what did you do on Armed Services Day?'

This time...War on Terrorism.