In the face of heightened tensions on the Korean peninsula, the United States Air Force decided to send a clear message to North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un.
Using the most technologically advanced fighters in the world, the Air Force demonstrated who the real military muscle is in the region.
A squadron of fighter jets flew near the Korean border on Wednesday in a clear show of force against the repressive North’s regime, a day after South Korea’s president warned of the North’s collapse amid a festering standoff over its nuclear and missile ambitions.
The stealthy, high-tech F-22 planes capable of sneaking past radar undetected landed at Osan Air Base near Seoul after the flyover escorted by other U.S. and South Korean fighter jets.
Pyongyang will likely view the arrival of the planes flown from a U.S. base in Japan as a threat as they are a display of U.S. airpower apparently aimed at showing what the United States can do to defend its ally South Korea from potential aggression from North Korea.
“The F-22 ‘Raptor’ is the most capable air superiority fighter in the world, and it represents one of many capabilities available for the defense of this great nation,” Lt. Gen. Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy, deputy commander of the U.S. military command in South Korea, said in a statement.
“The U.S. maintains an ironclad commitment” to the defense of South Korea, he said.
The U.S. military would not say how long the F-22s will be deployed in South Korea.
Last month the Air Force sent a nuclear-capable B-52 bomber to South Korea after North Korea defiantly conducted its fourth nuclear test.
The international standoff over North Korea deepened earlier this month when Pyongyang ignored repeated warnings by regional powers and fired a long-range rocket carrying what it calls an Earth observation satellite. Washington, Seoul and others consider the launch a prohibited test of missile technology.
Foreign analysts say the North’s rocket launch and nuclear test put the country further along it its quest for a nuclear-armed missile that could reach the U.S. mainland.
South Korea’s president on Tuesday warned North Korea faces collapse if it doesn’t abandon its nuclear bomb program, an unusually strong broadside that is certain to infuriate Pyongyang.
Check out the amazing pictures of the Air Force’s flyover below.
Four U.S. F-22 stealth fighters fly over Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
U.S. F-22 stealth fighters fly over Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
One of four U.S. F-22 stealth fighter lands at Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
U.S. Air force military police stands guard near the one of four U.S. F-22 stealth fighters. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
One of four U.S. F-22 stealth fighters flies over Osan Air Base. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
The Associated Press contributed to this article.
I am proud to have served in the United States Air Force as a jet engine mechanic and security policeman.
Thank you for your service sir.
I too am a vet of the Korean war, and my wife and I also thank you, and all veterans for their service.
I was army myself but I want to thank all the armed forces that has served this country thks for what you’ve done and are doing keep up the good work
And I’m also proud and thankful to you —
My name is Fred Moore. I and my Family would like to add our personal thanks for your service to our country. Vets are forgotten way too many times.
I served in Korea in 1950 with the 187th PIR. So proud of all off the young people that are still there to keep South Korea free from the communist. All The Way To the Young Men and Women.
Thank you ,sir.
Could not agree with you more. Spent 21 tears in the Blue. Proud
of it and miss it.
Thank You for your service and God Bless You and the USA
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GO, GO GO USA. THE BEST IN THE WORLD.
Bomb them before they EMP us!!!!!
NEVER HAPPEN!
POTUS wants the US to be the LOSERS! He has to give the Go-Ahead for bombing.
Agree completely. America elected/re-elected a Black Muslim
POTUS, and watched our military decline precipitously during his administration.
China is ascending. Look what’s just happened in the South China Sea.
You are exactly right!
I’ve ALWAYS thought that, “NO…USA voters did NOT elect him the 2nd time – that one was ‘voter fraud'”!
ALL over it, 2012 had voter fraud! When our DEAD are voting MORE than they ever did alive?!
I’m of the firm belief that, by 2012, voters (living ones anyway), had just endured the 1st (2008) term 4 yrs & would NOT be asleep at the voter’s booth enough, to honestly put him right back in!
Ha, ha! Not if “rogue” pilot or two or three do it first!
OMG an`t it the truth. My service to the nation was in the 50s and 60s on a B-52 team. God Bless this USA.
Awesome is right!!! I love that we are doing something. I only wish we would do more of this for Israel! We have turned our backs on them…God’s country.
I LOVE our military!!! God bless them all!!!
I hope Israel citizens realize that the population here is behind them even though our president is not. We who have at least a half of brain , understand that without Israel , there would be no buffer overseas. They are the only ones who have the weapons ,the power and conviction to stand against the dictators who are flexing their muscles in the Mid East. God bless all of you .
We will not only continue to petition our govt to favor you with public support ,but will continue to pray for your safe keeping . Help us elect a real American president this year. There is a force in the numbers of Jewish voters which can and must , make a difference this year. Rob 423
AMEN !!!
“They are the only ones who have the weapons ,the power and conviction to stand against the dictators who are flexing their muscles in the Mid East.”
Really I didn’t know Israel was militarily involved in Iraq, Syria, and elsewhere in the Middle East – if you are right it seems I am wrong?
Yes, You are clearly wrong. Israel has been one of our best allys thru out the Cold War. And even though our Muslim POTUS has ignored Israel, they stand ready to help us in the event Muslim Terrorists Religious thugs get out of control. They are not directly involved in MID. East operations now , but things can change in hours. Thanks to our POTUS, who’s Armed the Terrorists to begin with thru out MID. East now. Robert never said Israel was involved in any Terrorist countries. But, in past 20-30 years , they ‘ve had to do strikes every now and then on Terrorists across the MID. East. who have attacked and threaten they’re security.
IMPEACH OBAMA BEFORE IT’S TO LATE ,, WE CAN’T AFFORD TO WAIT FOR THE ELECTIONS.
I agree and because a nuclear war would give him 4 more years with nothing we could do about it.
AMEN!! Why wasn’t 0 impeached & stopped with ‘Fast & Furious’?? And what (if anything) has (or is) become of F&F?!
NOBODY brings it up anymore, &/or, even ‘talks’ about F&F!?
If that had been a Republican, we all, know they wouldn’t have finished their 1st term – & would definitely NOT be allowed to even ‘entertain’ thoughts of a 2nd term!!
They did find a Fast and Furious 190 Barrett 20mm Helicopter banger in El Chapo’s hideout when they last captured him. Now you Really have to be connected to get one of those weapons. That says volumes about how smart they are. How genius is that? And his supporters say he has a really high IQ. LOL thats so funny. I think he’s a dunce, and has proven it many times… The Teleprompter was the first sign he was a dummy…. I mean puppet…..
They did find a Fast and Furious 190 Barrett 20mm Helicopter banger in El Chapo’s hideout when they last captured him. Now you Really have to be connected to get one of those weapons. That says volumes about how smart Onumbnuts is. How genius is that? And his supporters say he has a really high IQ. LOL thats so funny. I think he’s a dunce, and has proven it many times… The Teleprompter was the first sign he was a dummy…. I mean puppet…..
1I agree Robert, 110%. I stand with Israel
100% in agreement with you Robert. I can’t wait for election day so we can clean out the garbage in our beautiful America.
Amen!!! Pray, Vote, & Pray some more!!!
This is why we must vote Trump in!He is the only one that is not bought and paid for. Foreign countries have given millions off dollars to both parties,Trump stands alone, free from their power and he will back Israel,and get rid off the incompetent hacks that are destroying our once great country.
Trump is not trustworthy. Liberal king who will say what you want to hear and do his own thing. Like Obama that way. Until the run for president, he helped finance H Clinton. He has already used donor money get the facts straight. Truth is Trump is an arrogant slanderous (Magyn Kelly is fair and Ben Carson excellent surgeon, most border crossers are not terrorist nor drug cartel, most Muslims are not terrorist), liar, fawl mouthed, woman hating (His treatment of Magyn Kelly and Carly F and the Muslim lady), racial bigot (blacks-segregation by Trump Enterprizes under his watch, and slave ownership, “I buy politicians, and they do what I want, usually to benefit my business” The past slave owning whites did this. Any black who throws former slavery in white faces should stand up to blacks who are behind him or their whinny selves shut up. Hispanics-accuses border crossers of being rapist, drug cartel and terrorist. Most are poor people who want to have their children to have food clothing and shelter and to better off than themselves. They take our jobs not shoot our children, nor do they rape people, nor do they sell illegal drugs. The real that they need to be stopped is to protect American jobs. Not because they are dangerous), Anti Semitic (Trump said, “Hitler was right” Hitler’s claim to fame was using Jews as a scapegoat for Germany’s problems – blame shifting – and killing Jews), Anti Muslim (he had a Muslim lady in Muslim lady attire escorted like one who was being a wrong doer. Accusing all Muslims for terrorist behavior. (Muslims of other slants are being killed. Most American Muslims are good citizens. Most of US Christians are not behaving exactly like what the bible says to do.), Spoiled rotten (every time a person posts an anti Trump post they get called names and belittled), Temper tantrum throwing (calls names and slanders his competition and those who confront him) bully(added to this threatening to sue Cruz and threatening to leave the republican party and do an independent run for president) He should just leave and leave the real republican candidates to run. He is lying and won’t leave since he has more attention being a whiner. The theory he is running against H Clinton is to help her win ins not a far fetched theory. The liberal King see nothing wrong with disrespect. He throw the owner of Fox News under the bus, The owner of Fox News helped him out in the past. Slandered him too. Trump disregarded the owner of Fox News; who helped him out in the past, threw him under the bus why would anyone believe he has loyalties to the American people. Probably paid off the joiners to his campaign team to smear and leave Ben Carson’s team. He is playing most of the media like a fiddle. Fox News channel owners are not falling for his deception. Good for them for calling his bluff. The Republican National Committee was given an excellent example. If you join a group you should believe in their core values or get out. I am all for our supporting our vets and military personnel. Any and all of you thank you for your service. I’m proud of you, We Americans are blessed because of you service. No excuse to use you for to smear another American. You deserve our respect. Not That behavior. PC is Politically Correct not Polite Commentary. Non PC Candidates who are respectful are Ben Carson, Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, and former candidate Carly F. Both J Bush and Trump has taken advantage of family ties and advantage (Bush has his mother and brother helping him. Trump inherited Trump Enterprizes from his dad, and his wife and daughter have campaigned for him). Bush does it openly Trump is a hypocrite here, Disrespects a the disabled (Trump has disrespected a disabled moderator) The pregnant lady who fainted because of her pregnancy was criticized by Trump. Why do you think he is decent enough to become president? He shows these characteristics.
ABSOLUTELY!! I never understand WHY so many do NOT seem to understand that Trump’s self-funding, & being the ONLY CANDIDATE that is NOT bought & paid for by special interests, lobbyists, etc – DOES TRULY make TRUMP our ONLY choice for a, once again great USA!
#TRUMP2016
I think that Trump is the only real candidate that is not bought and paid for by special interests. He is probably the only one that would not hesitate to spank Kim Jong Un’s ass. That is what you do to little children when they misbehave, right? Trump is a businessman not a politician and will run the country like a business as opposed to an ass kissing political game.
Stephanie, think about it for a minute.
Who buys politicians? Who even has the money to buy politicians? Obviously, big money and special interests funded by big money.
Now, what if one of the big money guys could get to be President? Would he have to buy himself? Obviously not!
Donald Trump is big money! He’s not bought because he’s the buyer! He admitted as much in the first debate!
What we need is a Constitutional conservative who has and follows principles! But such a conservative would have to endure vicious, lying attacks from the Left, from RINOs, and especially from Big Money who realize a true, principled, Constitutional conservative can never be bought. Those attacks are happening as I write!
Unfortunately we have a President and Secretary of State that are so incompetent that we should really forward to their term ending soon, unfortunately not soon enough. No more democrats in the White House we are turning this country into a dangerous Socialist country a if Bernie Sanders should be elected President it would become a full Comunist Country and we will never be able to recover from it…So go Trump 2016 ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Just remember trump is out number by demo. And republican, he propaly feel like Custer at the little big horn, I know he will fight to make this country great again, with all the illegal and dead voting and the refugees coming in they will vote against Trumb that is while Obama try to get them in, they also come up this thing Blacks can’t get and ID and that is a crock of shit any one that vote should have to prove they have the right to vote no prof no vote.
Have you all forgotten the White House has been turned into a den of Muslims? Most of the CZARS are Muslim.
The country didn’t turn their backs on Israel , they have been our close friends for ever , Obama is the one that turned his back , but being a Muslim I guess that could be expected , I was sort of hoping Mossad would have done something to prevent that but once we get Trump in Office perhaps we can fix everything Obmumbels managed to screw up !!
You want to fix it? Then we have to elect Dr. BEN CARSON, a true american who wants our country to be strong again against all evil.
Ralph – I too am rooting for Dr. Carson. He is a well spoken, well thought out man of his
word and this country is in desperate need of both!
Too bad, the MSM seems to freezing Ben out of the race at this point.
That guy has no chance of winning. Why don’t you use your useless vote on someone better, like Trump. I do like Carson, but not for president. Nice guy. A good surgeon I guess. But too nice. Can’t let our enemies think we have a weak president again. We need someone that speaks UP, LOUDLY. And won’t take any shit from anyone. Like Trump.
Agree, he would defenitely stand up for all America, and for what it stands for along with all our faithful allys around the World. He is one of so many that would Up-hold our Constitutional form of Government for all. “Give Me,Life , Liberty ,and Freedom for all”.
Strong again? Hell, let’stand be great again.
Good od Ralph. The man is an idiot. I hate to have to say it, but we would be a lot better off with any of the other candidates. He should go ahead and drop out. He’s just taking up space on the stage.
I too was praying Mossad would rid us of this problem. There’s still hope!
I’m so sorry to disappoint you (and your misguided views), but I attended the same CHRISTIAN church as Obama, for over 20 years. You probably also believe in the “tooth fairy,” “the Easter bunny,” etc.
Oh, and by the way, I’m retired Army Special Forces – 5th Group, Vietnam!
Some Christian church, where they preach the hatred of America and its people. The Rev. Wright is a Muslim in Christian clothing.
Anyone who wants to know what kind of church Obama went to, should go to You Tube and search Jeremiah Wright sermons. He is a radical of the worst kind. His sermons are down right scary.
I would be embarrassed to admit to going to that chuch.
You can sleep in a garage but that does not make you a car. You can go to Church but that does not make you a christian. The man we have in the White House does not have AMERICAS best interest at hart. As for his religious affiliation I don’t think it is relevant. The important thing is to do the will of the People and to protect and serve.In my opinion he has done neither.In my opinion we need to respect our Constitution it was written with the Blood of free men who had the Highest ideals for this Great Nation of ours. I see no reason to disrespect Dr. Carson He is an outstanding surgeon, and a thoughtful individual. NEVER mistake gentleness and kindness for weakness.I do not believe he has much of a chance ether, BUT I WOULD BE HONORED TO HAVE A MAN WHO WOULD BRING HONOR AND RESPECT BACK TO THE OFFICE. p.s you don’t become a brain surgeon by being an idiot. .
Let us ALL, PRAY so! I’ve been so furious with 0’s complete rudeness & alienation of Israel – and his, so-called ‘agreement’ (that’s not a treaty; therefore, it’s not able to have even gone through our Capitol) w/Iran – WT…!?
Since when do we, the USA, ignore allies (Israel) & ‘work with’ terrorists (Iran)?!
ALL of our Founding Father’s have rolled in their graves, MANY times, since this 0 has been squatting in our WH.
He has NEVER been MY President…just a usurping, WH squatter & a ‘0’!!
#TRUMP2016!!!
#MAKEAMERICAGREATAGAINTRUMP2016!!!
Only Obama has turned his back on Israel, and not the American people. Obama’s God is a Muslim God, and not the same God you and I have. I just hope we elect the right man who has Godly principles. Obama has told us to Get Over our religion, and has destroyed the morals of this country. Next President has got to stand with OUR GOD, and the God of Israel or we all are doomed.
China needs to grow some balls and put the Fat Ugly Pig in jail or better yet a shot in the back of the head.
Thank you USA Air Force????????
K-55 AFB, that’s where I was stationed back in 1969…
No doubt we have the air power… But what aboiut the WILL power?
BACK IN THE 1960 WHEN I WAS ON MY WAY TO LACK LAND AFB ON A DC 10 I HAD NO THOUGHT OF US DEVELOPING THE F22 STEALTH BUT I AM GLAD WE DID.THANK GOD HE HAS BLESSED THE USA. HBP
1. Awesome indeed!
2. I wonder if there is any place in N.K. where they can take a photo of a fighter plane landing with that background of obvious industrial capability (especially those power distribution towers)
3. Now if the President would just invite Dictator Jong-Un to observe at a demonstration of some US weapons like the F-22 in simulated combat (or maybe a ripple launch from a boomer sub).
Kim Jong Un should realize that trying to pick a fight with the United States could be hazardous to his long-term health. He needs to understand that any missile launch against the United States or South Korea will effectively end his reign and the lives of everyone in North Korea. When faced with the prospect of total annihilation he may either change his course or someone in North Korea may take him out of the picture in hopes of saving the lives of the people of North Korea.
It’s HIGH TIME the US. commit to its own promises…..
Truly awesome, but I think it only makes this psycho more of a threat
Wish they’d eliminate Kimbo like they did Scalia (may his soul rest in peace, Amen).
Amen!
AWESOME!!!! It’s about time. I have a lot of respect for Presidents, but not this one. Really scary..
Has it EVER occurred to the pudgy, totally whacked out North Korean dictator that IF he was asinine enough to attack the United States of America, or one of our allies, his country would IMMEDIATELY become the LARGEST piece of glass on Earth. Does this clown have ANY idea about how much innocent lives would be lost, just so he could “bully for a day” with the rest of the world. HOW does lunatics like this ever get the power that they do? Hmmmmm????
I wonder if the NORTH KOREAN DICTATORS Parents where Brother & Sister !
Bullying and the terror of the people not knowing if their time will soon be up, is the only way he can hold on to power.
Remember: It was the Administration of Bill Clinton that gave the North Koreans the technology they now possess. The rest was sold to Red China for a monetary gift to the DNC.
Perhaps it is time we show North Korea, Iran and the rest of the world’s trouble makers what and why the United States of America is the most powerful nation on the plant. Our Airforce alone could destroy North Korea and Iran within days! We only need one partner and that is Israel. It is going to happen sooner or later. Might as well be sooner!
Look People! I myself am an Air Force Cold War Veteran! I’m also an X-Fed! So don’t blame me, I didn’t vote for the moron in office right now! EVER!!! Who’s bright idea was it, to put a Black, Muslim in the White House in the first place! Not mine! My boss was President Ronald Reagan! One of the best Presidents in US History! Period! Right up there with Washington, Jefferson, & Lincoln! While I was at one of my last duty stations, I had the opportunity and honor of meeting a Colonel from Israel’s Air Force! He told me a great many truths on many subjects! But the thing he told me, that is still Israel’s (and should be our’s! by the way!) Philosophy on dealing with terrorists!(either home grown or from other countries!) He said; “If they take a finger, you take a hand! If they take a hand, you take a arm! If they take an arm, you take both arms! If they take a foot, you take a leg! If they take a leg, you take both legs! If they kill one of yours, you wipe out all of them, including their families, friends, etc completely off the face of the earth!” Why? because all they respect is strength! So, let North Korea’s Leaders stare down the tip of a “City Buster” Nuclear Missile ! Remind everyone world wide! Who is the ONLY World Power, to use, not one, but two, Nuclear Bombs to stop a war! If North Korea’s Leader wants a war, let’s tell their people, their Leader has betrayed them and provoked a War with the United States Again! This time, we’re not coming with troops, this time, we will send 1 maybe 2 bombs! Have pictures of Nagasaki or Hiroshima or both, on the flyers we drop! Give them a time frame! Then sit back and wait! Just see what happens! Preservation and Asian thought for their own safety, will take care of the rest! I’m willing to bet, faced with such a creditable prospect! His own people, will take care of the problem with him, in very short order! They will want to save face with China and not embarrass their Chinese Comrades,by allowing their leader to awake “The Sleeping Giant” to “Rain the Sun down on them,once again” All they have to do, is ask the Japanese Government, if we’re serious! Tell them, unless we see his head on a stick, in front of the world for International scrutiny! His headless body displayed for the world to see! We will drop our third Nuclear Bomb on them, this time,not Japan,but North Korea, to prevent another war! 5 to 10 megatons should do the trick! Guarranted, we won’t have to life a finger! 70 years ago or not! When faced with total and utter destruction! I don’t believe we will EVER, have another problem with North Korea! Plus, the rest of the world will see, The United States hasn’t become “The Candy Asses” they think (the one’s who do anyway! and their out there,especially in the Middle East) and Putin will even have a new found respect for the US. Sometimes people just need little reminders, is all I’m saying! Just something to think about! 🙂
I agree totally with you.
Great post. I couldn’t agree more. We also need to do a “fly over” on Iran’s borders and our next President tell the towel heads to dismantle their nuclear facilities or we will do it for them…and they will pay the bill. It could be that Israel will beat us to the punch as they did in Iraq in 1981…and France was helping build the reactor…but that is another story. Too bad that we did not let Iraq and Iran settle their 8 year war eviscerating both barbarian countries…but that is another story. Netanyahu has made it clear: “Never Again.” Our Muslim President draws “red lines” and when they are crossed, he plays another round of golf…on our dime. Not so with Netanyahu.
We have a Muslim President and a Vietnam War traitor/liar as Secretary of State. Houston, we have a problem!
America is the greatest nation on earth and I am thankful to all the men and women who have fought for our freedom. Israel has a great fighting force and are GOD’s chosen people as well as our good ally. GOD will protect them and the USA.
South Korea is a super high priority of the US Military. I can’t say what all is being done it is classified, but use your imaginations and if the F-22’s are flying then North Korea is in deep S_ _ T, if they try anything drawing first blood on South Korea or Alaska or even Japan. I have seen the agile capability of the F-22 at the last airshow in Anchorage. Wow, what a platform we can be proud of made un the USA. The F-15’s were defeated by F-22 in trial dog fights hands down. The United States Air Force trains 24/7 and is on alert allot. Every time you hear the engines wine by all Alaskans say that is the sound of Freedom. Alaska on Guard for North America.
I’m proud of our U.S. Air Force. I was a B52 Crew Chief and I’m glad to see one of the BUFF’s still doing it’s job.
So sad that the USA protects a country who tortures and eats Dogs and Cats.
Thank you Leland Pratt for your service to our country. God bless you and your family.
Why can’t we show the same force to Iran?
I’m glad that we are showing force, but I’m sure there are people in this country that does not want us to do anything to stop North Korea from building a nuclear bomb. When North Korea uses the bomb to destroy one American city, the same people that did not what the USA to do anything will be the first to wonder way we didn’t do anything. North Korea, Isis and others want to destroy America.
I”m a Big uGLY fat fwellow my self. I would love too ly in one o thoseaB52S One day. I drove past a bunch inTexas on day long ago but will never forget the sight THEY ARE Like a pre historic monstERS WITH those four big engines I am so glad they are still using them. Leland, you are awesome
I proudly served in the US Air Force in the 60’s. I was on a SAC Titan 2 Launch crew at Vandenberg AFB CA. I tell everyone that I protected the Americans from the Russians back then. Today my wife of 16 years is from Siberia. We met on the Internet on a Christian singles website. Now, I tell everyone that I am married to a Russian that protects me from Americans. (She is concealed carry)
B 52’s have eight engines.
F-22 is made in the USA. The F-15 was built here too and is an excellent platform for the years it was first deployed, but if it goes up against the F-22 the F-15’s are vulnerable. Lockheed knows what they are doing defining what the next level is in high performance jet fighters. The new fighters are built with enhanced capabilities that previous fighter might not have. All these fighter aircraft have counter measures to guard themselves from SAM launches. The US Navy has the A-6 Intruder and F-4 Wild Weasel to take out SAM’s with counter measures and destroy SAM mobile sites. Our enemies are wasting their money on inferior weapon systems that the US can easily destroy.
We have the ability to shut him down in a heartbeat. I preferr sniper action as the citizens of North Korea are just pawns of an insane leader. Nature being what it is someone else would just take his place but we could hope it would be a reasonable person that actually had the best interest of his people at heart.
1965 , F-105’s Osan / F-100’s Kunsan Patrolling the DMZ….and the beat goes on……………..
I believe in American exceptionalism because we as Americans are always trying to improve ourselves and over come the challenges we face. It was the WWII generation in the US Army–Army Air Corp, US Navy and US Marines that out performed the expectation of our enemies the Nazi Germans, and the Japanese Empire and won WWII. It was also won by the Boeing Aircraft Corp., McDonald Douglas Aircraft Corp., Hughes Aircraft Corp., Rolls Royce Engines, Kaiser Aluminum, Reynolds Aluminum, Browning Firearms, Remington Firearms, Colt Arms, Springfield Armory, and many more. All Americans out performing expectations and especially the Aircraft Engineers and all the American Women aircraft builders what an exceptional work force that has built the United States Military Might through the years.
While the military industrial complex was building the greatest military in the world, the education system was stepping up their game emphasizing math, science and industrial arts nationwide. The whole country was challenged to up there game and be the best they could be. After WWII was won it was the expectation to do you best in everything you were involved in.
NASA was born from the challenge of space exploration and the whole country was ready for the new challenges and that kept us constantly improving ourselves. What is the next Challenge for every American next. It is the job of each one of us to seek out what the next level is for each one of us. Then achieve your goals and keep improving setting new goals and getting those goals. American Exceptionalism is what we do with all the talents we have developed and we soar to new heights and so we are up to the future.
I like your comment, Big Dyno. My time was in WW 2, in the Navy, in the Pacific, as a radioman, from the attack on Pearl Harbor (USS Detroit) to the end of the war. Go ahead and think that, “this guy must be pretty old.” Yes, 98 years almost to the day. In reading these comments I feel comforted that there are a great bunch of very solid Americans out there saying the things I am thinking in this thread and some other threads I’ve been reading. I am not going to add more here other than to thank all of you who served in subsequent wars. You are my heroes.
Thanks to the Men & Women serving and served in the Military Forces, of the greatest Country in the World ***USA***..
I’m 64 Years of age but i will be with you where ever it takes us for as long as i live..!
Thank you all for your service to our country.
Please know I am a fellow American, Patriot, and Minuteman.
Call on me anytime.
As a Korea “police action” Veteran of the ’50’s an a Flight Safety Engineer after that in the Aerospace programms such as Sidewinder,LARS,Zuni, Etc. and Apollo, Gimini iand Space Suttle, Etc.I am ptoud to say I AM AN AMERICAN. when I see that we show the world WHO and WHAT we are about. Please remember we are still at WAR/ POLICE ACTION with North Korea.
US Army 71 – 74 Germany- 3rd 37th Armor Div. Vietnam Vet, LT 579 OOOORAAAA !! once in always in boy and girls
Let us not forget all our service men and women are all fighting for us and doing it by choice they all volunteer to give their all.
I’m very thankful for each and every one of them and the great job they do and all of their help they get from their families. Thank God and pray for their safety.