Challenge coins

[MrSmitty]

When I was in the Air Force, 81-86 I saw a few challenge coins, but they were few, and far between. I never had them, or received them. My former son in law is active duty USAF, and has a whole display of coins, and it seems that it is a thing now... A few week ago I was at BPS, and a vet came in and I thanked him for his service, and he asked if I served, I told him, yes, peace time in the 80's, nothing special. He shook my hand, and gave me a challenge coin (my first) I had to step back, and compose myself, it really touched me to receive one. Never underestimate what a small gesture can do for someone.

 

[BigRed]

Never underestimate what a small gesture can do for someone.

Truth.

I was at a ball game waiting in line at a concession stand. Guy behind me had a hat indicating he was a veteran of Korea. Struck up a conversation with him. Got to the front of the line, bought an extra beer, and handed it off to him before getting back to the game. I love when the opportunity to do something like that for old guys comes up.