Mortgages | Mortgage Calculator | Mortgage Calculator | Pacotes Porto Seguro | Find a Better Job
Any retired USAF's out there? [Archive] - FreeConservatives
PDA

View Full Version : Any retired USAF's out there?

Taylor1
03-05-2008, 05:58 PM
Hey, I was cleaning stuff, and one thing led to another long story short, I think I found my grandfathers American flag.. do you get one when you retire from the Air Force or something? Any history behind these flags (I know actual history with the colonies etc) because I'm pretty sure the thing is a lot older than me, and it'd be nice to know if it is something he had. Thanks.

http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/5435/cimg1578lx6.jpg


http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/6463/cimg1579in6.jpg
The_Sonarman
03-05-2008, 06:36 PM
I think Rhino is retired AF. I'll ask him.
Taylor1
03-05-2008, 06:45 PM
I know Rhino's a Ret. USAF. I've seen his posts and stuff. He might be able to give me an answer..
Rhino
03-06-2008, 07:03 AM
Yes, I am, and yes, you normally get a flag at retirement.
DesertFox
03-06-2008, 08:23 AM
That's weird. We Army guys never did. We do get one at death, of course. :D
Taylor1
03-06-2008, 01:16 PM
Yes, I am, and yes, you normally get a flag at retirement.

Thanks Rhino.

That's weird. We Army guys never did. We do get one at death, of course. :D

That was enlightening.
BackFromIraq
03-06-2008, 01:23 PM
That's weird. We Army guys never did. We do get one at death, of course. :D
Have you ever known us Army guys to ever get anything they give the Air Force?
Taylor1
03-06-2008, 01:37 PM
Why would it be so different with people getting things when they retire Army VS Air Force?
ColonialMarine0431
03-06-2008, 01:40 PM
Have you ever known us Army guys to ever get anything they give the Air Force?

:thumb:

Many Vets or their families encase them in cases like this Taylor1.

http://veteransmedals.com/images/Flag%20Case%20dark%20.jpg
Taylor1
03-06-2008, 01:45 PM
:thumb:

Many Vets or their families encase them in cases like this Taylor1.

http://veteransmedals.com/images/Flag%20Case%20dark%20.jpg

I think my Aunt might have that one with the flag in it hmm....
Rhino
03-06-2008, 01:58 PM
Have you ever known us Army guys to ever get anything they give the Air Force?Yep. Respect and pride. All the other stuff pales in comparison anyway.
Taylor1
03-06-2008, 02:02 PM
Yep. Respect and pride. All the other stuff pales in comparison anyway.

Ohh I just like the camo uniforms! You don't think that USAF gets as much respect as the US Army??
Rhino
03-06-2008, 03:05 PM
Oh, there are many who have preferences, I guess. Each service has advantages and disadvantages, but I respect all the services. They're all special in their own way. All service members deserve respect, and all have reason to be proud.
ColonialMarine0431
03-06-2008, 03:51 PM
Oh, there are many who have preferences, I guess. Each service has advantages and disadvantages, but I respect all the services. They're all special in their own way. All service members deserve respect, and all have reason to be proud.

But interbranch ragging and rivalry is good too. :thumb: But on the internet, where tone can be misconstrued, it can lead to fights. Unless I know the person has a sense of humor and can give it right back, I avoid it.
Taylor1
03-06-2008, 05:11 PM
Oh, there are many who have preferences, I guess. Each service has advantages and disadvantages, but I respect all the services. They're all special in their own way. All service members deserve respect, and all have reason to be proud.

Yeah, if your protecting my ass by being over seas in the navy, marines, air force, national guard, army whatever, you've got a ton of respect from me.