Happy 250th Birthday America!

[BajaRon]

First, I must say I'm surprised that I'm the one doing this. I waited, assuming one of you "Oorah!" types would jump on this one. I am an Oorah! guy myself. But I didn't come by it legitimately because I never served. 2 Brothers, a father, and a grandfather with a number of other relatives and friends have. But not me.

I am proud of each one. But I am especially proud of my brother-in-law. Command Master Chief on the USS Ronald Reagan for several years.

I did serve in the fire department along side X-Military personnel, and came to have a great respect for them. Even though some were a bit messed up in the head (by their own admission), yet they were always there when you needed them and they always had your back, no matter what. You could tell that danger was just a part of their life.

I never want to take for granted what they purchased for us with their sacrifice. I, along with millions of Americans, can honestly say, 'Thank you for your service'. It's the reason we are still free to chase our dreams.

 

[WisconsinDavid]

250 years of this experiment. Along with our warts and pimples, like every country that has ever existed, are times of clear skin and clear heads. This is an amazing country and a blessed one. I hope it will stand long beyond my days. And... I hope people remember to give thanks today for what you have inherited, at great expense and sacrifice, no matter your politics.

 

[Bangorbob]

Back at you and the rest of the whole world. Long live the USA!!!!

 

[canamjhb]

I well remember celebrating our 200th anniversary and never gave a thought to seeing our 250th. Happy to be here. I hope to stay up late enough to watch the fireworks tonight. At my age, that's not guaranteed. Happy Birthday USA!!!!!

 

[mecsw500]

No fireworks here, half the state is on fire and they've been banned for this year. I haven't heard any myself to be fair.

A couple of kids in a park fired bottle rockets at each other and set the place on fire, but they've been caught and their fire department managed to put it out before too much damage was done. I think their parents are going to get a nice bill considering airborne fireworks are illegal here and their parents must have bought them for them in Wyoming.

Police and Fire are on high alert tonight. I don't need my house burned down. Next problem day will be the 24th which is celebrating us as a state, Pioneer Day. We shall see what plays out then.

But happy 250th everybody.

 

[Bfromla]

Sooo did everyone (that had a chance) appropriately RYDE 250miles?? Please

 

[Little Blue]

Happy Birthday to 'Good ole USA'.

DEFINITELY LOVE IT.
Thanks for all who Served.

God Bless the USA

 

[pegasus1300]

Sooo did everyone (that had a chance) appropriately RYDE 250miles?? Please

Hmmmm I never thought of that! I'm still in a patriotic mood so maybe Monday.

Ron, I think you sell yourself short. Your service was just in a different area. But very important to maintaining this country. I am very gratefull for the spirit that motivates people like yourself to become servants to public safety. Like yourself I have not served ijn the military. The closest I have come is a brother, a son, a son in law and a grand daughter. I have and do support all those who do. Happy 4th of July to the USA and all her defenders.

BTW a good movie to see this patriotic season is Young Washington. Good history of Washington as a young man.

 

[Woodaddict]

Happy birthday America!!! The Washington DC fireworks were amazing on TV. would have been something to be there in person. Commentators said 860,000 fireworks!!

 

[Albec]

First, I must say I'm surprised that I'm the one doing this. I waited, assuming one of you "Oorah!" types would jump on this one. I am an Oorah! guy myself. But I didn't come by it legitimately because I never served. 2 Brothers, a father, and a grandfather with a number of other relatives and friends have. But not me.

I am proud of each one. But I am especially proud of my brother-in-law. Command Master Chief on the USS Ronald Reagan for several years.

I did serve in the fire department along side X-Military personnel, and came to have a great respect for them. Even though some were a bit messed up in the head (by their own admission), yet they were always there when you needed them and they always had your back, no matter what. You could tell that danger was just a part of their life.

I never want to take for granted what they purchased for us with their sacrifice. I, along with millions of Americans, can honestly say, 'Thank you for your service'. It's the reason we are still free to chase our dreams.

Oorah is proper for the Marines

Hooah is proper for the Army

Hooyah is proper for the Navy

Where ‘hooah,’ ‘oorah,’ and ‘hooyah’ came from and why they still echo​

Where ‘hooah,’ ‘oorah,’ and ‘hooyah’ came from and why they still echo

The battle cries “hooah,” “oorah,” and “hooyah” aren’t just calls; they’re part of service life. Each carries a history steeped in grit and camaraderie.

www.militarytimes.com

I was in the Army for four years, from 1976 to 1980. An Amor crewman at Ft Carson, CO. During that time, I never once heard anyone say Hooah, never.