An Amazing Moment at the Airport today

[chrisdavis]

I had to take my Mother-in-law to the airport this afternoon. While we said our goodbyes, there was an eruption of applause that went on for minutes in the atrium. As we went through the atrium to leave there was still applause (it was almost deafening), I looked around to see what the fuss was about and on the second floor of the atrium was a group of soldiers coming home, and another group heading for thier flights. It was a very surreal moment(very emotional). My wife said had she not been crying from telling her mother goodbye that it would have made her cry.

[Leisa]

thats cool... I probably would have cried as well...

[YokotaS13]

Its a damn job, i dont know why peopel make a big deal out of it.

[chrisdavis]

Its a damn job, i dont know why peopel make a big deal out of it.

where in Myrtle Beach did you live?

[HyPer50]

Hmmm, sounds almost like that commercial they played during the superbowl of the troops comin' home.

[quickdodge®]

Its a damn job, i dont know why peopel make a big deal out of it.

You must not know the dangers of war.

That's awesome. I actually might have gotten a little emtional, also. Later, QD.

[Leisa]

Its a damn job, i dont know why peopel make a big deal out of it.


wow.. you sound like a real dumbass

[quickdodge®]

^^^ Later, QD.

[HyPer50]

Its a damn job, i dont know why peopel make a big deal out of it.

I notice you are in the air force... but I guess you are doing it just cause it's a job... but alot of military men and woman take lil more pride in there "work" for there country. And thats why people applaud them for it.

[A.P. Photography]

Its a damn job, i dont know why peopel make a big deal out of it.
Congradulations, you are now officially a asshat . :goodjob:

[Shawna]

Dude you're a jackass. Im sorry but thats more than just a job. I just found out that my cousins husband is being shipped out in August and he has 2 beautiful baby girls and a wife that he is leaving behind...excuse if I cry when he leaves.

[soul]

Its a damn job, i dont know why peopel make a big deal out of it.

Your a jackass, its ok your in the AF pussy.

[Buford®]

TsiSpyder is in the military, so he can say that I guess.

[LeAnna]

Its a damn job, i dont know why peopel make a big deal out of it.

What a dumbass.

[Buford®]

Your a jackass, its ok your in the AF pussy.

....And are you in the armed services, Jed?

[Buford®]

What a dumbass.

Once again...


TsiSpyder is in the military, so he can say that I guess.

[Shawna]

all of my family is in the military and I wouldnt ever say that

[YokotaS13]

oh for all the dumbass comments, and stupid. I just got back from deployment. SO yes i know what its like. And our plane actually brought home 3 remains from a Navy Seebee unit. I know the spoils of war. We sign our name knowing it could happen. Dont tell me i dont know something.

[YokotaS13]

where in Myrtle Beach did you live?
29th north by broadway

[chrisdavis]

29th north by broadway


Oh shit I lived on 28th Ave N across from New York Prime

[YokotaS13]

no shit, ever hang out wiht anyone, i had hte white GST spyder with talon conversion.

[Shawna]

no ones saying you dont know anything. theres a lot of people on here though that have either lost someone or have family over there and to here someone in the military say soemthing like that hurts. for you it is a job. it's something you deal with everyday but not everyone feels the same way.

[soul]

....And are you in the armed services, Jed?

Actually i am signe up, ship out after 2 years at GMC ill be in the ranger program going in as an Officer thank you very much

[YokotaS13]

all im saying is people need to realize. We do it becuase we want to. I dont know about everyone else, but when people say thank you, i ask them for what. I wanted to do somethign for my country, this is what i did. I work with a rescue unit that refuels helicopters in flight when they go in for downed pilots. It is a job, we know the risks going into the entire ordeal. We are no more of a hero, special, or anythign than the guy down the road directing traffic for little children.

[YokotaS13]

Actually i am signe up, ship out after 2 years at GMC ill be in the ranger program going in as an Officer thank you very much
my father was 82nd airborne, thats what made me want to work on c-130s. Hope you do well!

[quickdodge®]

Well it was still a dumbass remark. Just because you don't like to be thanked and to be made to feel welcomed home, doesn't mean no one else does. Later, QD.

[YokotaS13]

i do, but the applause is unneeded.
Im not here looking for glory in my job. I wanted to serve my country in a job i loved. Im a c-130 engine mechanic. I love my job and i love my country. I just dont think we should be treated like heros.

[Shawna]

dude its cool it hits home for me b/c it would kill me if anything happened to any of my family over in Iraq or Korea. It is a job to a certain extent but if it werent for people like you people's family members would still be there waiting and or dieing. The thank yous are more or less an easy way of saying that we are proud of you and all of the other military personel that are busting their butts for us.

[YokotaS13]

i just dont want to come off as an asshole. i just didnt word my stuff too well, which is a problem with me. Ill duck outta this post now. sorry everyone

[Brett]

Just like the Bud commercial they had during the super bowl this year, I wish I could have seen that, I would have loved to applaud them

[Brett]

i do, but the applause is unneeded.
Im not here looking for glory in my job. I wanted to serve my country in a job i loved. Im a c-130 engine mechanic. I love my job and i love my country. I just dont think we should be treated like heros.

The ones going over there may not be HERO's per say, But they are dying for our country and fighting for it, and that deserves the applause anytime from me.

[quickdodge®]

i do, but the applause is unneeded.
Im not here looking for glory in my job. I wanted to serve my country in a job i loved. Im a c-130 engine mechanic. I love my job and i love my country. I just dont think we should be treated like heros.

I understand that it is your job and all. I don't understand why you don't like to feel like you have people appreciate what you're doing. You guys volunteered to do this, knowing the possible outcomes. Just like cops and firemen, you guys put your lives on the line for us. To me, that makes a hero. Later, QD.

[A.P. Photography]

Just like the Bud commercial they had during the super bowl this year, I wish I could have seen that, I would have loved to applaud them
If I could figure out how to get it to you I have it on my comp.

[YokotaS13]

guess you didnt read after that. but its ok.

[99ITRGIRL]

But that's amazing!! I would have cried and just grin ear to ear. I mean these soldiers have been gone for a while and to come home to their families is priceless. I can't imagine them comming off the plane and their kids and families waiting anxiously for their arrival!! I'm tearing just thinking of it. My friend has been over (for his 2nd time as a marine) since January. And will hopefully return September. And has a 3yr. old son. And the last time he talkd to his dad he was saying "when are you coming home daddy?" and "I miss you daddy. and "I love you daddy" Thought was soo sweet. Sorry for blabbering, thought I would tell you of another experience. ~God bless our brave soldiers~

[99ITRGIRL]

If I could figure out how to get it to you I have it on my comp.
really? could u post it up if u can figure it out? I would also love to see that! Thanx :)

[99ITRGIRL]

I understand that it is your job and all. I don't understand why you don't like to feel like you have people appreciate what you're doing. You guys volunteered to do this, knowing the possible outcomes. Just like cops and firemen, you guys put your lives on the line for us. To me, that makes a hero. Later, QD.
I agree!!

[99ITRGIRL]

does anyone know the site to get those wrist bands "support our troops?" My friend's mom has one and keep forgeting to ask her. So I thought of asking you guys. Thanx

[Brett]

^^ Look on Ebay, They sell them

[99ITRGIRL]

^^ Look on Ebay, They sell them
ok thanks Brett :)

[YokotaS13]

just wondering, you ccouldnt ut 5 posts into one?
And those braclets do nothing for anyone. *most of hte time *the proceeds dont go anywhere. Its just people trying to make money off of peopel that care. It would mean more if you made your own to someone honestly. I know a few places used to sell the magnetic ribbons ffor your car, the proceeds went to hel troops overseas with phone cards, books and magazines. We got a big box of phone cards while i was over there. really cool stuff.

[Big Baller]

Its a damn job, i dont know why peopel make a big deal out of it.


Your a fucking idiot.

Regardless of your military status. People are appreciative of the job that our military does.

Learn some grace and humility.

[bigb996]

thats awsome

[tony]

oh for all the dumbass comments, and stupid. I just got back from deployment. SO yes i know what its like. And our plane actually brought home 3 remains from a Navy Seebee unit. I know the spoils of war. We sign our name knowing it could happen. Dont tell me i dont know something.


Overworked and underpaid, I think some people just want to show that what you guys consider "work" we consider courage and bravery. I see your point in this whole thing though.. I'm glad I read through the whole thread instead of just your first response.

[YokotaS13]

yeah, my first response was stupid, and i realized that. But i explained myself i think.

And yeah overworked fo sho. loged 73 hours last week Woot!

[Jaimecbr900]

I would've proudly clapped right along with them...... :goodjob:

[chrisdavis]

I would've proudly clapped right along with them...... :goodjob:

I did. It was an unbelievable thing to be a part of.

[chrisdavis]

no shit, ever hang out wiht anyone, i had hte white GST spyder with talon conversion.

Unfortunately I was only there 13 mos so I didnt really get to hangout. Mostly I worked and surfed over at 39th Ave N on the weekends

[quickdodge®]

But i explained myself i think.

Yes. I also appreciate you not over-reacting to our comments and taking the time to explain what you meant. I apologize for mine. Later, QD.

[Bajjani]

all im saying is people need to realize. We do it becuase we want to.

Thats not true..my brother signed up for the marines (this was his last year) and he still doesnt kno why the fuck he did it..he def didnt really want to he jus..didnt wanna do anything else either...

[Kristi]

that happened when i was flying to little rock a little while back. it was very touching and moving

[ahmonrah]

i disagree tsi spyder.. if i recall, the airforce got HAZARDOUS pay for being on my naval base because it was a NAVAL base that also housed MARINES. what kinda shit is that? AF to me is civilians with cammies on. army, marines and navy personell are the working boys of the services and just going from loving your wife and kids to fight or send off warbirds from a flight deck that is 130+/- degrees on the other side of the planet 4k away isnt just a job to me.

[YokotaS13]

so i guess my working 4k miles away in support of OEF roughly 80 hrs a week isnt anythign crazy huh? Or that we get hazard pay for doin the same shit marines are doing while we were there.

If you think the AF is that easy come work with me for a week. Ill change your mind.

[LaurenK]

That's awesome.

[ahmonrah]

you know...for some reason the AF stayed separate from us navy/marine guys.....they said we were too rough. what do you do in the AF?
i did avionics and no it wasnt just a job to me cause they way we were made to look at it, if i fucked up on a radar,gps system, radio, gyroscope, or any sensitive piece of electronics, that meant a pilot didnt make it home.
where in japan are you going ? to OKI ?

[YokotaS13]

im going to yokota in jan
i work on c-130 engines. Right now P models (aireiel refuelers).

I hung out with a bunch of marines in africa. We too a trip out to the range and shot a huge amount of weapons, threw some grenades and shit. fun stuff.

[ahmonrah]

good shit.

[HEATON]

Well to tell the truth yes it is a job and we know the fate of War when we sign up. Oddly enough the ones who do most of the actual killing or lose comrades bc of it..think of it as a job as well..Here i see some harcore hooah killin muthafuckers. Im not reffferin to uniform personal im talkin bout the ones that grow a beard and go in and go out with no questions and those are the ones that are coming home under a flag. The ones that are coming through commercial airports are most likely personel who dont come close to the line and arent in as much as danger. Im not saying they dont deserve the same applause as anyone who does but jus bc they are in DCUs and "went to war" doesnt mean they are killers. MANY MANY MANY men and women of our arm forces are downrange as this very moment listenin to mortars flying by as they watch the nite sky, but sadly the ones that are watching the guys launchin the mortars will never be able to be applauded so publicly bc they will not be known to the public.

[HEATON]

im going to yokota in jan
i work on c-130 engines. Right now P models (aireiel refuelers).

I hung out with a bunch of marines in africa. We too a trip out to the range and shot a huge amount of weapons, threw some grenades and shit. fun stuff.

FUCK A HERCULES!!..lol. jk..

They eve do the games where they put a red dot on ur forehead while u were asleep and leave a note they says..Boom ur dead..lol oh the stories..

[99ITRGIRL]

wow, has gotten very serious. I still stand by my thoughts and reasons. I do understand tsispyder's point of view. I guess we just all think of it differently.

[quickdodge®]

Well to tell the truth yes it is a job and we know the fate of War when we sign up. Oddly enough the ones who do most of the actual killing or lose comrades bc of it..think of it as a job as well..Here i see some harcore hooah killin muthafuckers. Im not reffferin to uniform personal im talkin bout the ones that grow a beard and go in and go out with no questions and those are the ones that are coming home under a flag. The ones that are coming through commercial airports are most likely personel who dont come close to the line and arent in as much as danger. Im not saying they dont deserve the same applause as anyone who does but jus bc they are in DCUs and "went to war" doesnt mean they are killers. MANY MANY MANY men and women of our arm forces are downrange as this very moment listenin to mortars flying by as they watch the nite sky, but sadly the ones that are watching the guys launchin the mortars will never be able to be applauded so publicly bc they will not be known to the public.

This is actually NOT a dumbass comment. But I do disagree. I don't care if you are or are not on the front lines or really get out to battle. You signed up knowing it could happen---bravery and courage. Even if you went over, every single person in the Armed Forces has a job to do to ensure all parts of this Nation are safe and secure. Therefore, every single person in the Armed Forces, to me anyways, is a hero. Later, QD.

[HEATON]

Q, Like i said..Im not saying they dont deserve the same applause...And if anyone is wondering where i get my information...Im the one that loads the troops on the 747s and C17s that go to the Sandbox, and the one that brings them off..Standing, laying in a litter, or under a flag..

[quickdodge®]

My grandfather, who raised me, was at Normandy on D-Day. He piloted the (I think it's called) amphibian boats. Troop transports. The boats that carried troops from ship to shore. He was all in the mix of that shit. I was looking at pictures yesterday of my grandmother's brother who died that die. His flag-draped coffin being carried out the church. From listening to him and other relatives from then, I know a little how things are/were. Later, QD.

[HEATON]

SORRY Q, Seein the coffin pics makes the flag mean a lil more ehh? It does me everytime i see the same scenerio..Daily..

[YokotaS13]

Q, Like i said..Im not saying they dont deserve the same applause...And if anyone is wondering where i get my information...Im the one that loads the troops on the 747s and C17s that go to the Sandbox, and the one that brings them off..Standing, laying in a litter, or under a flag..
Yep , we had to do that while we were there, Its a new thing when you have 3 steel coffins (not wood, these things looking like storage boxes) with an american flag held on by white 550 cord being loaded off the back of your plane, and carried through a formation with an entire row of people saluting them as they pass.

and yoru a load master? you flight atendant you, i want my peanuts!

[HEATON]

Nope not a Load, Pax Specialist, 2T2X1 i dont fly with the aircraft...FYI all mil 'moving' coffins r Metal they are called transfer cases. Its not new to me brother..lol,

[YokotaS13]

i meant to me, never seen it before.

So you rock the k loaders nad stuff. i know what you mean now.

[HEATON]

yea, well not the big mo-fo's...thats RAMP Services that loads all the carho, but we do have a lil 25k for baggage pallets. I deal solely with passengers, Space A, Space required..all them..

[YokotaS13]

oh ok, i need to figure out that space a shit to get home from japan every once and a while