In Honor of our Military Personel and Vets

[Freebird]

Yesterday I received a telephone call from a member who felt that we should come up with a way to honor our military veterans. I knew that he was right and tried to come up with something yesterday but just couldn't get it done.

 

I have now added a new award category that will add a icon to your posts that signify that you served and in which branch of the military. At this time, I have only found icons for the US branches of Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines and Navy.

 

If some of our Canadian members can help me with icons of their military seals, I will get them added as well. The same goes for our members in other countries. In lieu of that, I could try to come up with some type of generic icon.

 

Now, if you wish to have this icon added to your posts, you only need to click on the VRAwards link in the upper menu bar and request the reward. Don't be shy about it because if you don't tell me, I won't know.

 

I know this is not a huge deal but hopefully it will in some small way show our appreciation for all of you who presently serve or have served in the past.

Edited November 13, 2009 by Freebird

[abnormalwon]

Don,

 

THANKS, great idea.

 

Norm

[Monty]

Thanks Don!

 

You never cease to amaze us with your generosity.

[pappy]

Thanks Don this is a great idea and I am sure appreciated by all.

[Squidley]

Thanks for thinking of us My Friend, and the silent member with the thought.

[Rocket]

 

If some of our Canadian members can help me with icons of their military seals, I will get them added as well. The same goes for our members in other countries. In lieu of that, I could try to come up with some type of generic icon.

 

Ok here is mine, the "Electrical Mechanical Engineer" branch of the CDN Army.

 

 

Prior to 1967 it was RCEME "Royal Canadian Electrical Mechanical Engineer".

 

The British version is REME, with the globe centered on England.

Edited November 13, 2009 by Rocket

[sarges46]

RCHA- Royal Canadian Horse Artillery

 

top writing on the badge.....Latin-Ubique...Everywhere

 

Bottom

 

Latin- quo fas et gloria duc.u.n.t....whither right and glory lead

 

I have to spell the last word that way or it gets edited and you know why!

Edited November 13, 2009 by sarges46

[Guest retusn]

Thanks to you and whoever suggested it. Also thanks to all those who have served and are currently serving.

 

USN RET

[Squeeze]

I think that's a great Idea and well executed for the Board.

[Freebird]

Guys, what I need is just the general seals for the Canadian forces. Army, Navy, Air Force if I'm not mistaken. If I start doing all the different divisions there will be more than I can handle.

[Wanderer]

This is fantastic Don. Thanks so much for all you do for our members and especially now for our vets. I salute you!

[kenw]

Thanks Don, I think these people should get all the respect we can give them!!

[Freebird]

and thank YOU Ken for the phone call that prompted me to find a small way to show our appreciation.

 

Now enough thanking ME. Thank all those who served, if not for them then we might not even have the freedoms to do such things.

[Rocket]

Guys, what I need is just the general seals for the Canadian forces. Army, Navy, Air Force if I'm not mistaken. If I start doing all the different divisions there will be more than I can handle.

 

Sorry Don, but it is the colour of our Dress uniforms, Green for Army, Blue for Air force, Black for Navy. Here is the info I found this morning, in the dress regulations.

 

" SECTION 4 ENVIRONMENTAL, BRANCH AND REGIMENTAL INSIGNIA

 

Environmental Identifiers and Insignia

 

Uniform Design. The colour and cut of the navy, army and air force uniforms are

themselves the principal environmental identifiers. See Chapter 6. "

[Hummingbird]

Thanks Don :clap2:

[Tartan Terror]

I love how everyone here is always thinking and Acting with REPECT!!! I think this a great and an awesome way to recognize those who have sacrificed so much for all of us!!

 

Once again Freebird you are a gentleman and Thanks for creating an atmosphere I love to spend time in!

[Freebird]

Could I use this one for all our Canadian Vets?

[bendtdj]

Freebird,

 

Thank you for doing this. I wish to add my thanks for all the other vets and active duty men & women for their service to freedon around the world.

 

Dave

[frankems2000]

Don, With the anchor on that emblem,I would say it was for the Canadian Navy. Maybe some Canadian troops will enlighten us Yanks on this subject. Nice work overall. Thanks---Frank

[sarges46]

Don

 

That is the tri-service badge. It covers all branches of the armed forces......Generals have the this badge,...so do recruits in basic training once they learn to salute. Once they have learned their trade then they get the unit cap badge.

 

I guess it would work...it just doesnt signify any specific branch.

 

Thanks for thinking of us up here.

[Gray Ghost]

Could I use this one for all our Canadian Vets?

 

Don, I found these online for the Canadian Armed Forces. The first for the Air Force, the next, Land Forces, and the last Maritime. If these are not the equivalent of the US service seals, perhaps the overall badge you found with a label denoting the branch underneath.

[Freebird]

So...how about it our Canadian friends. Will these work?

[Billet]

Thanks Don, It was my pleasure to serve!

[Rocket]

Don, I found these online for the Canadian Armed Forces. The first for the Air Force, the next, Land Forces, and the last Maritime. If these are not the equivalent of the US service seals, perhaps the overall badge you found with a label denoting the branch underneath.

 

So...how about it our Canadian friends. Will these work?

 

The middle one is the best fit for Sarges46 & myself, without using our cap badges.

[Freebird]

Thank you. I will get these set up under the awards. May be tomorrow night before I get it done but will try to get to it today.