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November 11, 2008

TUESDAY 081111

Michelle Benedict of CrossFit Fort Bragg front squatting with a barbell and a loaded ruck sack as she trained local soldiers before their deployment.

It's Veterans Day. Remember to thank those who have served. And if you're a vet (or if you're military at all, US Armed Forces or another nation) and you're reading this, how about posting your branch of service and the years served in Comments? Sound off!

One cool post from CrossFit Wilmington, an affiliate owned by veterans: Read Mindset.

One great quote under the header of CrossFit Stone Bay, a military affiliate: Read Warrior.

One good video from CrossFit Fort Meade, also a military affiliate: Watch Cindy.

Posted by Lisbeth at November 11, 2008 12:05 AM

Comments

US Navy. '93-'96. Hooyah!

Comment #1 - Posted by: Twilight_kid at November 11, 2008 2:45 AM

WOW! Thanks for posting our video! Happy Veteran's Day to all who serve and have served! 14 years, active duty USMC!
Semper Fi,
John

Comment #2 - Posted by: John H at November 11, 2008 4:15 AM

USAF, 21 years

Comment #3 - Posted by: Lynne Pitts at November 11, 2008 4:18 AM

USN/R '77-'06

Comment #4 - Posted by: Steve at November 11, 2008 5:11 AM

USAF, '88-'94

Comment #5 - Posted by: Lisbeth at November 11, 2008 5:16 AM

Almost there, was sworn in on November 5th as an Officer Candidate for the US Army. Basis starts January 15th.

We have a few vets at our gym hopefully they will post as well. They deserve the respect.

Thank you everyone for what you do/did/and will do.

Comment #6 - Posted by: Austin McLean at November 11, 2008 5:19 AM

US Army - I'm in my 18th year.

Comment #7 - Posted by: Don at November 11, 2008 5:20 AM

US Army, '98 - '06

"I will support and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic."
--U.S. Armed Forces Oath of Enlistment and Office

Comment #8 - Posted by: Jeremiah at November 11, 2008 5:25 AM

M/43/5'8"/#200

Air Force 15 years

Comment #9 - Posted by: Eddie Gulley at November 11, 2008 5:29 AM

US Air Force 1989-present.

Comment #10 - Posted by: theresa at November 11, 2008 5:37 AM

USMC 1987-1995.

Camp Pendleton, Desert Shield/Desert Storm.

Semper Fi.

Comment #11 - Posted by: bg1968 at November 11, 2008 5:56 AM

UMSC 14 years and counting
Semper Fi

Comment #12 - Posted by: gordo at November 11, 2008 6:03 AM

To the greatest men I have ever known, to all my brothers, present, past, and gone: this day is yours. It was an honor to have served with you.
1-506th Infantry, deployed from Korea to Iraq from 2004 to 2005.

Comment #13 - Posted by: Nick at November 11, 2008 6:35 AM

Thank you Veterans and serving members of the military. I'm honored to share in this community with you.

Comment #14 - Posted by: Brett_nyc at November 11, 2008 7:21 AM

USMC 14 yrs

Comment #15 - Posted by: Kevin G at November 11, 2008 7:28 AM

U.S. Navy 97-07, 10 Years.
Every Day a holiday, every meal a feast, every formation a parade.

Thanks to all who have and continue to serve, and to my brothers that have moved on to the Halls of Valhalla, You are missed dearly and will not be forgotten.

Comment #16 - Posted by: john brown at November 11, 2008 7:52 AM

USMC 6 years. Oorah!

Comment #17 - Posted by: patrick Burke at November 11, 2008 8:48 AM

United States Marine Corps
5 Years Active and about to join the Reserves

Semper Fidelis!

Hey CF Aff Blog,
Is there a donation area for Operation Pheonix like Fight Gone Bad had? I want to do a 50K and would like to raise money for OP Pheonix.

Any help is greatly aprreciated.

-Nathan Magniez

Comment #18 - Posted by: Nathan Magniez at November 11, 2008 8:50 AM

USAF 2000-2008 Still firefighting

Comment #19 - Posted by: nick w at November 11, 2008 8:51 AM

BTW, it really sucks when you are a veteran and you don't get Veterans' Day off.

Comment #20 - Posted by: Nathan Magniez at November 11, 2008 8:55 AM

USMC Active Duty 9 years.

Semper Fi

Comment #21 - Posted by: DonUSMC at November 11, 2008 9:12 AM

USAF 4/1969 - 11/71
Thanks to all those that came before me and all those who protect and defend our FREEDOM still.

Comment #22 - Posted by: Rich CFW at November 11, 2008 9:16 AM

U.S. Navy '83-'89
Some of the best years and best people I've ever met!

Comment #23 - Posted by: Susan CFBaltimore at November 11, 2008 10:10 AM

USAF Active 5 years

Comment #24 - Posted by: AF Tom at November 11, 2008 10:49 AM

US Army 9 years and counting...

Comment #25 - Posted by: Kristi at November 11, 2008 10:59 AM

US Army '95-'01

Comment #26 - Posted by: Paul C at November 11, 2008 11:27 AM

US Army 1989-93

Comment #27 - Posted by: Skip Miller at November 11, 2008 11:41 AM

USMC/R 1998-2004.

Let us remember that this day is also Armistice Day and Remembrance Day in other countries.

Comment #28 - Posted by: Ron at November 11, 2008 11:44 AM

Nathan -- good question. We're working on an answer for you. Stand fast.

Ron -- excellent point.

Everybody else -- thanks for serving and for contributing to the blog!

I'm sure we have more folks out there. Post away!

Comment #29 - Posted by: Lisbeth at November 11, 2008 12:14 PM

US Army-1970-1975

Comment #30 - Posted by: Skip Chase at November 11, 2008 1:14 PM

US Army 1991-97

Comment #31 - Posted by: Todd at November 11, 2008 1:15 PM

US Army 1999 - 2005 Good times

Comment #32 - Posted by: Nancy Meenen at November 11, 2008 1:22 PM

whoops - wrong dates! I'm getting old.
US Army 1989-1995

Comment #33 - Posted by: Nancy Meenen at November 11, 2008 1:25 PM

Michelle, you're quite the badass!!

U.S. Army Reserves 2001-Present
2 OIF Deployments: 2003-2004 & 2006-2007

Comment #34 - Posted by: RV-KY @ Underground Fitness, NKY at November 11, 2008 1:44 PM

U.S Army. 1991 - 1995
82nd Airborne!!!!

Comment #35 - Posted by: Lakem at November 11, 2008 1:48 PM

USAF Active Duty 9 years and counting...

Comment #36 - Posted by: Brian--CrossFit Ramstein at November 11, 2008 2:04 PM

US Navy 1990-1994 active duty.
an honor to have served my country and a greater honor to be served by the millions before and after me!!!!!!!!
randy, crossfit 5280 castle rock, co

Comment #37 - Posted by: randy almquist at November 11, 2008 2:16 PM

USAF, 11 years and counting

Comment #38 - Posted by: CrossFitHR at November 11, 2008 2:46 PM

Hi Nathan,

Lisbeth asked me to contact you regarding your desire to raise money for Operation Phoenix via a 50K. That is so kind of you!

Send me your email address and phone number and we will contact you about how to help.

Thanks in advance for your support,

Lise

Lise Mulvaney
Program Coordinator
Operation Phoenix
Toll Free: 1-800-595-1750
http://www.operationphoenix.com/
"Promoting U.S. Marine Corps Camaraderie and Preparedness"

Comment #39 - Posted by: Lise Mulvaney at November 11, 2008 3:15 PM

US Army, 1999-2007; OEF, 2002-2003.

Comment #40 - Posted by: CrossFit Nomad at November 11, 2008 3:17 PM

USMC 6 years Active
USMC 2 years Reserve (and counting)

SF,
BSW

Comment #41 - Posted by: Brian PCF at November 11, 2008 4:22 PM

Active duty US Navy '05-present... going good so far!
There truely is no way to do this without the support from the homefront. Thank you to all our supporters!

Comment #42 - Posted by: jessica at November 11, 2008 5:09 PM

4 years USMC, OIF I, II &III!

Haha Nathan, I know what you mean. I've worked every veteran's day since I've been one. But I guess we did get a few off before we were vets, so I won't cry into my beer too much tonight!

Comment #43 - Posted by: Caleb at November 11, 2008 5:33 PM

I would like to send my warmest greetings to all
the family members and friends of the fallen soldiers and innocent men, women and children throughout the world.

And to wish eternal peace and love to those
who died in battle.

YH8 ( why hate )

peace out,

Marc St.Jules

Comment #44 - Posted by: Marc St.Jules at November 11, 2008 6:05 PM

That's a bad ass picture!

Thanks to everyone past and present for serving.

Comment #45 - Posted by: Anthony Bainbridge - CrossFit Fredericton at November 11, 2008 6:11 PM

3 years in the AF and counting! And hey, I'm in that video! Deeper squats next time, but at least I had the C2B pullups going for me...