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I Am Thankful For Our Military Strength

By Bob "RealMan" Timm

Services for Real Estate Pros with Ward County Notary Services 607851

November 05, 2023 04:18 PM

With Veterans Day coming up at the end of the week I wanted to relay my thanks to all the young men and women who volunteer to defend this great nation.

This is my second entry into the November challenge by Debe Maxwell, CRS to express (once a week during the month of November) what we are grateful for.

Every branch of the service is to be honored as together they are the greatest military in the world.

BUT

I am, of course, most thankful for the United States Air Force being my daughter is part of it through The Wisconsin United States Air Force Guard.

Tina started her journey into military life in High School through the Jr. ROTC program here in Minot ND. She was in the program for 3 years until she graduated. After High School graduation she looked into what the Air Force could do to help further her education. A trip to the United States Air Force Guard office in Minot was a real blessing as they saw her as a good fit for Civil Engineering and that they (through the Wisconsin USAF Guard) would pay for her education at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. This union has been a wonderful blessing for Tina. Tina to MIAD originally to be an illustrator for Disney or Pixar but as she has matured it looks like she will graduate (with Highest Honors) destined to be a book illustrator.

She loves the Guard so much she feels she will stay in it for life. Civil Engineering is teaching her so many things that will be handy for here as a home owner. Last summer vacation, from school, she thought the best way to spend her time would be to go to welding school, something she paid for out of her own pocket.

Here is part of Tina's Military bio.

Active in Air Force ROTC 2014 - 2018
Enlisted September 2018
Base: Milwaukee WI
Deployments to:
Japan
Kuwait

Her awards and decorations include:

Air & Space Outstanding Unit Award

Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal

National Defense Service Medal

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal

Air & Space Longevity Service Award

Air & Space Training Ribbon

All of this yet she is one of the meekest and modest persons I've ever known. She will (and has) dropped everything to help a friend in need... and everyone is her friend. More than once, in fact many times, I have heard peple comment as to how Tina's smile lights up the room.

Let me reiterate, I am grateful for ALL branches of service and ALL the young men and women who protect us... but I am particularly proud of one soldier, Tina N. Timm

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Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Bob. Great post about a great young lady. Kudos to her and kudos to you and the wife for a job well done. May all American citizens take the tie to honor those in service to our country on Veteran's Day. Enjoy your day.

Nov 06, 2023 04:14 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

Bill Salvatore - East Valley

Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ

Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

A big Thank You to your daughter. Thank you for sharing the information. Wishing you continued

success. Have a wonderful day. Bill

Nov 06, 2023 04:33 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

Kat Palmiotti

eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT

Helping your Montana dreams take root

What a wonderful gratitude post - and you have ever reason to be proud of Tina!

Nov 06, 2023 04:54 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Bob,

I love that you are so proud of Tina and rightfully so! We can't thank our men and women in the military enough and we thank Tina for showing us what disciplined young people can do! What a great entry into the November Challenge!

Nov 06, 2023 04:55 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, Bob... I have nothing to add to this except that I, too, am proud of your beautiful and brave Tina. She grown into an amazing young woman and you have every right to be proud of her.

Nov 06, 2023 05:46 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Thank you Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS for both liking my post as well as your and your families history of service to America.

Nov 06, 2023 07:27 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

John Pusa believe it or not Tina's generation is fed up with the antics of the current administration and the way things have been going for decades. That alone gives me a lot of hope.

Nov 06, 2023 07:30 AM

John Pusa

Glendale, CA

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I knew you were on the same page Endre Barath, Jr. as you inspired me to write this post when you said you were unaware that I had a daughter. Thank you for the inspiration.

Nov 06, 2023 07:31 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Thank you Laura Cerrano as I am very thankful for peace as well. With so much going on I pray every day that Tina not be deployed into a war zone.

Nov 06, 2023 07:33 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Thank you Debe Maxwell, CRS for the opportunity to share my love for my daughter, my son, and for our country. Were any members of your family stationed in Minot?

Nov 06, 2023 07:35 AM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

It truly is a service to our country and us individually Charles Ross - eXp Realty LLC . Tina is a wonderful example of/for her generation.

Nov 06, 2023 07:38 AM

Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Bob, I make it a point to get out on Veterans Day and take three out for lunch every year. They deserve it!

Nov 06, 2023 08:23 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Brian England The military was the perfect fit for me as an 18 year old man BUT with the Viet Nam war on and kooks like John Kerry throwing his medals away (a fake act on his part) and saying that all soldiers are baby killers I bought into that stupidity and did not serve my country... biggest mistake of my life!

Nov 06, 2023 11:37 AM

Brian England

Gilbert, AZ

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

It would be GREAT if that was the way it is Wayne Martin but the forces of the left have and always will demonize our military.

Nov 06, 2023 11:39 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Thank you Bill Salvatore - East Valley . I have sent Tina a link to this post so she will she the great amount of support the AR community has for her.

Nov 06, 2023 11:40 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Thank you Kat Palmiotti with only four posts to highlight what we are thankful for I'm trying to use only the best for my posts. I will leave my humor out for another contest.

Nov 06, 2023 11:42 AM

Kat Palmiotti

Kalispell, MT

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Thank you Dorie Dillard Austin TX If only all of Tina's generation felt the same but she has to walk on eggshells at times as a student in a liberal arts college.

Nov 06, 2023 11:44 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Thank you Nina Hollander, Broker . When you say "brave" it reminds me that one children's story on CD/DVD that Tina liked was called Sheila the Brave. I think it influenced her.

Nov 06, 2023 11:47 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I remember you mentioning it before Will Hamm and I've always admired that you do that. If I see someone in uniform this week I may do the same.

Nov 06, 2023 11:48 AM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Neither of them were ever stationed in Minot, Bob! That would have been a crazy coincidence! My brother graduated from the Air Force Academy and made a lifetime career in the military.

Funny story - I was born in Goldsboro, NC when my Dad was stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. 50 years later, my brother retired at that same base! He flew F-4's for many years. He did not love retirement so, now he flies commercially!

Nov 09, 2023 06:42 AM