Posted on Jun 14, 2014
Father's Day Weekend - Celebrating the men who supported our service
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For me, it means more this year than ever. My Father and best friend, USAF Lt Col (Ret) Tom Charters joined our Lord above in March of this year and now takes to the same skies that his beloved SR-71 once did. I couldn't have made it through the challenges of military life without his guidance. His life and positive attitude not only touched me, but all of my military brothers and sisters who knew him.
Please celebrate this weekend, spend some priceless time together, and remember all the great things your father gave you. We are only here for a short time and make these moments count.
Did you serve with or after your Father? If you don't mind sharing, I'd like to know how your father influenced your military career. Have a great weekend and thanks to all the dads out there.
Please celebrate this weekend, spend some priceless time together, and remember all the great things your father gave you. We are only here for a short time and make these moments count.
Did you serve with or after your Father? If you don't mind sharing, I'd like to know how your father influenced your military career. Have a great weekend and thanks to all the dads out there.
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My father was drafted and served for three years in the Army. Proud to follow his lead! It must have influenced my entire family as my oldest brother enlisted in the Air Force for 4 years, my next brother enlisted in the Air Force for 13 years, my younger brother served in the Coast Guard Reserve for over 20 years and, I served for 20 years. Way to go, Dad!
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Capt Brandon Charters
50+ Years of collective service. Awesome. No shortage of great stories at the Strickland house during the holidays! Hope you guys have a great celebration tomorrow.
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My father joined the US Air Force during the Vietnam War and flew in reconnaissance planes in Vietnam. He left the service after 1 tour and 4yrs service but went to work for the US Postal Service for next 32yrs. In 2009, I came down on orders for Germany but was hesitant to go because he was battling cancer. He surprised us by driving from South Texas to Fort Sill, OK over 2 days (on his own). He told me to take my family and go enjoy life. Then he stayed around for a week to help with the packing and play with his grandkids. He died in 2010, but his memory lives on. Happy Father's Day daddy!
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