Freeze Frame - 1945

Today is Veteran's day, and today we honor those who have served in America's military. Dug from the ol' family album are these snapshots - frozen instances in time 62 years ago - from the Pacific Theater in WWII. Featured here are the men of the 15th Battalion, Navy Construction Battalion, known as the SeaBees.

Notice the sailor in his dress whites sitting on the running board? That's my Dad. Happy Veteran's Day, Pop, and to all the other sailors, marines and soldiers who never left those Pacific Islands.

Take a minute today, and honor those you know - and all those anonymous - who have served this country in time of war, past and present.