Memorial Day/Veterans

Memorial Day/Veterans

My Dad has been in the Army for 23 years. He spent just over six years living in Germany. Soon he will be in the Retired National Guard Reserves.

He was to retire in the fall of 2003. But because of the war with Iraq he was denied retirement. His unit was put on alert two times in 2003. I was so scared that they were going to send my Dad to Iraq. We found out just a couple of days before Christmas 2003 that his unit was called off of alert. Five of the six units alerted were deployed between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

My Grandpa served in the Navy. And had his training at the Naval Base by Chicago Illinios. Between serving our country and moving a lot as a child my Grandpa has lived in every state of the United States.

My step brother Andy is also in the Army National Guard just like our Dad.

My cousin Nathan served three years in the Army and is now in the Army National Guard too.

I wonder if when I grow up I will be in the Army too?

My Dad works on tanks.

Joe Nemechek

Substitute Driver
Years in NASCAR: 10
Joe Nemechek donned the black and gold U.S. Army colors at Atlanta Motor Speedway Oct. 21, 2003, making his debut in the 01 Pontiac. Nemechek, 40, will drive the U.S. Army car until Jerry Nadeau is sufficiently recovered from his injuries to return to racing.

Jerry Nadeau

Years in NASCAR: 7
2002 Season
Raced for four teams, beginning with Hendrick Motorsports (first 11 races of season). Completed three races at MBV Motorsports. Competed in 13 races for Petty Enterprises. Missed last five races of season due to injuries sustained in Richmond Qualifying. Best finish was 8th at the April Bristol race.
Ryan Pemberton
Crew Chief
Years in NASCAR: 9
Pemberton began his crew chief career in 1997, calling the shots for the No. 36 MB2 Pontiac, driven by Derrike Cope. In 1998, Ernie Irvan took over the driving duties, and he and Pemberton combined for three poles and 11 top 10s.
In 2003, Ryan Pemberton returned to his NASCAR Winston Cup Series roots, rejoining MB2 Motorsports as crew chief for the No. 01 United States Army Pontiac, driven by Jerry Nadeau.

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