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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: SPIKER on May 29, 2002, 10:53:09 PM
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Is there any way to know how many former military are members and which groups they fly with.
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Other than starting a post like this, probably not.
U.S. Army 67-77:cool:
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USAF, 1998-present
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USAF 95-present
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USAF '73-'95
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Grunt. 69-71
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USAF 90-94
(Oh we have to put jobs down? Ok, cooks, c'mon, fess up :D)
PMEL Type IV Langley AFB VA
PMEL Type II Eielson AFB AK
PMEL School, Advanced Elec. Diag., TACAN/IFF
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USN
Naval Aircrewman (P-3 Orions)
88-93
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aIR fARCE 88-92
wAB
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Fester,
Where/what squadron(s)?
I have alot of buddies who were VP-40 and VP-46 out of NAS Moffet in the late '80s.
Mike/Wulfie
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French Air Force 96-98
Intel Lt.
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USMC 90-96
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USN 1982-1992
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Australian Regular Army 84-87
Aust Army Reserves 90-94
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US Army
1989 - 1992
I was stationed in Schweinfurt, ball-bearing capital of the world, and favored target of the Eighth Air Force. Many, many B-17's drove to Schweinfurt and a few actually made it back home.
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Army 67-72..........tanker
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What with all the USAF? I thought he asked for Military members :D
USMC 1996-2000
Booky
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US Army, grunt. 85-88
xBAT
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USAF 88-present
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US Army 1989-present
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U.S. Army MP 82-94
Rob53
The Flying Circus
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USAF 1997-2000.
Cut short by on the job accident.
Langley AFB. VA
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USAF 1978-1994
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USAF 1992-present ALMOST HALFWAY :D
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USN 92'-96'
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US Army 1965 - 1967,
1st. Sqdn. 17th. Cav. 82nd. Airborne Division, 1966 - 1967
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Dutch Army 89-92
With the AAA
I wish i could place a photo of a PRTL
2x35mm Oerlikon on a leopard chassis with search and tracking radar.
my rank was Sgt.
:)
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British Army (Infantry)
The Green howards (19th Regiment of Foot)
1965-1980
AV8
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USMC 80-86
US Army 87-91
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USAF 1979-1999
Wilford Hall MC Lackland
366 Med Gp Mountain Home
Medical Gp, Ramstein AB Ger
AirScrew RRR (Rampaging Rooks of Retribution)
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USN 84 - 91
-Smut
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US Army 1991-1993
12B Combat Engineer, Infantry with a PHD. Post-Hole-Digger :).
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USAF 82-86
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US Army Medic '86-'89
Then I really screwed up and joined National Guard for 9 more yrs after that.
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U.S. Naval Aircrewman: 1975-79 active duty. 332 traps, 2,300+ hours.
Qualified in:
US-2B, C-1A, HU-16D, C-118, C-131B, UH-1K and UH-1N.
Was fortunate to log 20+ hours in backseat of TA-4J (Skyhawk, aka "Scooter") and one fun ride in RIO seat of F-4J Phantom II.
My regards,
Widewing
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USMC 67-77 6 years in F4J (radar and weapons) 168 hrs backseat
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Canadian Army(83-90)
PPCLI(Princess Patricias Canadain Light Infantry)
Recce Patrolman and TOW Anti Tank gunner
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Hospital corpsman USN 94-99. Actually 96-99 was with the USMC. ;)
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Sancho
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U.S. ARMY 66-69
2ND SQD, 1st AIR CALV, 1st INf, 5th Spec Forces
RAUB and Bonden I knew yall was good guys, take me back up in the choppers PLEASE PLEASE PRETTY PLEASE, lol
KEEP ROTORS UP
AB8AAC
OUT
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988th MP Co.
Ft Benning, Ga. (81-82)
3 months during that period was spent at Ft Chaffee guarding the dregs of Cuban society Castro saddled us with during the Mariel flotilla.
59th MP Co.
Pirmasens, Germany. (82-84)
A story of life in the Army. ;)
When I left Ft Benning it was with hopes of a *less* demanding duty station, 988th MP Co was a STRAF unit attached to the 18th Airborne Corps and wasn't real pleasant duty. (grunts with brassards)
The post CG ordered all Benning troops to perform a 12 mile road march monthly and the 988th C.O. usually made us do 15.
Shortly after arriving in Germany I was in orientation and saw a platoon road marching in full MOPP 4 gear, (except for the booties) I chuckled and thought to myself "poor bastards" I'm glad my road march days are finished.
I found out after class that it was MY platoon. :rolleyes:
The 95th MP battalion commander had ordered that all MPs were required to perform a 10 mile MOPP march and qualify with our weapons to "familiarize" ourselves with operating in a NBC environment.
Benning was a picnic compared to Pirmasens.
:D
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USN 64-69.... we only had boats made out of reeds back then.... worked with Orville & Wiber on planes....
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USAF '76 - '80
Jet Engine Mechanic
B-52G&H
KC-135
F-4E
Castle AFB, CA
Keflavic NAS, Iceland
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USAF '95-'98
E-3 Sentry, Radio Operator, Comm Tech.
552 ACW, 965 AACS.
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USAF '86-'94
366th TFW
272nd Combat Communications Sqdrn
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US Army 90-93
93C - Air Traffic Controller
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USAF 81-88
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Since he isn't here to chime in:
Squadmate BlackBird
Capt. USAF
Nav. on MC-130 Combat Talon
Somewhere in Uzbekistan
Mark
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U.S. Navy '85-'91
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CSSR army 84 - 91 com. oficer
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US Army MP Corps Sgt 72 - 78 82 - 86
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Salute to all.
I'm a young guy who wanted so bad to fly in the Air Force, but sadly my vision is slowing failing me, rendering a chance in the Armed Forces down to nothing. But none the less, I gladly support our Armed Forces for the blood, sweat, and tears they have laid before us.
Not to often I say this, but I hold our Freedom dear in my heart. Those who died before us have paid the highest price for our Freedom, and for that I pay the highest respect to them. It is important that Americans, and any member of a free country, respect and pay tribute to those who have fallen, for they have paid the highest price.
So to those who have served in the Armed Forces, I salute you and thank you for my freedom, the soil you defended, and the place I call home, our land of the Brave, the Free, the Fallen, and the Respected, our land of America
For those who have served, Thank you for my Freedom.
For those who have fallen, You are not Forgotten.
Thank You.
(http://www.pow-miafamilies.org/art/smallflag.gif)
TheFatz
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Well said Fatz!!
I have 4 generations of family to serve in the Military and I get gig'd for being color blind..and I wouldn't take a desk job they offered..bah!
Well done gents!!
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USN 93-97
USS KANSASS CITY AOR-3
USS KITTYHAWK CV-63
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USN 1988-1995
USS Saratoga
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Canadian Airforce. Navigational Aids Tech
1983 - present
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Fester,
Where/what squadron(s)?
I have alot of buddies who were VP-40 and VP-46 out of NAS Moffet in the late '80s.
Mike/Wulfie
VP-31 for training at Moffett then 3 years with VP-46 at Moffett. Did The PI in 91 and Diego right after that. Who did you know there?
I was an In Flight Technician (AT-3) with CAC 3
Small world huh? :)
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Grunt '67-'72
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Originally posted by Pongo
Canadian Army(83-90)
PPCLI(Princess Patricias Canadain Light Infantry)
Recce Patrolman and TOW Anti Tank gunner
Hi Pongo
Any member of the Princess Pat`s is a friend of mine :D
I don`t know if you are aware, but our regiments: The Green Howards and the Princess Patricia`s Canadian Light Infantry are "Sister" regiments..
Cheers
AV8
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Webelos 80-81
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Fester,
Do the last names Akiyama or Lansdell ring a bell? Is NAS Moffet one of the most beautiful bases ever or what?
Mike/wulfie
p.s. TheFatz if you can't fly (as in Aviator) I bet you could still go as a NFO (Naval Flight Officer - navigator, WSO, etc.) without having super vision. Trust me even guys who don't slam the stick around have fun and have important jobs. I know 50 or more awesome guys who were NFOs instead of getting a crack at being an Aviator because of some small thing that held them up.
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Just outta curiousity... what do you need to do to become an aviator?
Besides edumikatiun and good eye sight and health?
-SW
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Originally posted by TheFatz
Salute to all.
I'm a young guy who wanted so bad to fly in the Air Force, but sadly my vision is slowing failing me, rendering a chance in the Armed Forces down to nothing. But none the less, I gladly support our Armed Forces for the blood, sweat, and tears they have laid before us.
Not to often I say this, but I hold our Freedom dear in my heart. Those who died before us have paid the highest price for our Freedom, and for that I pay the highest respect to them. It is important that Americans, and any member of a free country, respect and pay tribute to those who have fallen, for they have paid the highest price.
So to those who have served in the Armed Forces, I salute you and thank you for my freedom, the soil you defended, and the place I call home, our land of the Brave, the Free, the Fallen, and the Respected, our land of America
For those who have served, Thank you for my Freedom.
For those who have fallen, You are not Forgotten.
Thank You.
(http://www.pow-miafamilies.org/art/smallflag.gif)
TheFatz
Hi TheFatz :)
Not often I respond, but. Thanks..... I served for 15 Yrs in the Infantry (UK).
Just one "Thank you" means a great deal. !!!!!!
Regards
AV8
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Originally posted by AKSWulfe
Just outta curiousity... what do you need to do to become an aviator?
Besides edumikatiun and good eye sight and health?
-SW
The desire to follow through. Most of the people I know that have done this have worked for it since high school. Some decided after college.
Basically... a little luck and alot of dedication.
AKDejaVu
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About to be done with my Associates in Computer Network Mgmt, eye sight is 20/20 (or better) and in good health.
Being a aviator is a 6-8 year signup dealy and isn't guaranteed tho, right?
-SW
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Canadian Army Reserve 87-97
Additional Roles:
- Drill instructor
- Special Service Force (2 tours) 88-89, 90-91
Currently thinking about rejoining. :)
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Originally posted by AKSWulfe
About to be done with my Associates in Computer Network Mgmt, eye sight is 20/20 (or better) and in good health.
Being a aviator is a 6-8 year signup dealy and isn't guaranteed tho, right?
-SW
You're going to need a bachelor's degree wulfie. And there really aren't any guarantees when it comes to the military. That's why I threw "a little luck" in there.
AKDejaVu
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US ARMY 10yrs out in 1982 E-6 airborn
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ah, cc... dunno if I can even get a bachelors with my field of study.
EDIT: n/m- I can.
-SW
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US Regular Army 91-99
PAF 00-present
(http://home.satx.rr.com/suvorov/patches.jpg)
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USAF 85-95
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Lol, Funked... I was "in" back in '75-'76.
Semper Weeb, bro!
(http://www.bsa.net/pa/p368/webcbtn.gif)
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USAF 1986 - Present
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USN 1989-1997 Submarine Sonar Technician
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The Royal Norwegian Airforce 1989 -1991
Now Commanding Officer of The Wild Vikings in Aces High :)
What an evolution ;)
The Wild Vikings
(http://www.lasse.as/twv.gif)
Commanding Officer
Lasse
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U.S.A.F. 1980-1984
57150 CRASH/RESCUE
CIVIL ENG. SQ.
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USAF '76-80 355TFTS 333AMU
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USN 1984-89
USS Chandler (DDG-996)
USS Elliot (DD-967)
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Originally posted by AV8
Hi Pongo
Any member of the Princess Pat`s is a friend of mine :D
I don`t know if you are aware, but our regiments: The Green Howards and the Princess Patricia`s Canadian Light Infantry are "Sister" regiments..
Cheers
AV8
They are indeed. I have spent many a long hour training and brawling with our British Allies...I did the Batus live fire serial attatched to The Royal Green Jackets in 1984. And the FT Sherman Jungle Warfare Experts course attatched to the 1/508th of the 82nd Airborn in 1985.
Cool to see Infanteers from arround the world playing the game...
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Originally posted by AcId
USN 92'-96'
Me too. Was a Russian Linguist stationed at Misawa AB, Japan
-Sikboy
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U.S.A.F 82-86 Jet engine mech. WC -135's,AC-130's HC-130's,T-39's,and HH-53's
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Originally posted by Booky
What with all the USAF? I thought he asked for Military members :D
USMC 1996-2000
Booky
(..he says until he's outnumbered and trapped fumbling around in the mud with a radio going, "Holy shizad man we need air support now!" :D )
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1968-73.....boonie rat
Wacky
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US Navy 1979 - 1985
Oh! That fun Shellback Initiation!!! 11 December 1981
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Do the last names Akiyama or Lansdell ring a bell? Is NAS Moffet one of the most beautiful bases ever or what?
HEY! dont them you found me, I owe them money!!!
Actually the names dont ring a bell, it's been 10 years tho, they were in 46? what dept? Aircrew? etc.
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Originally posted by Sikboy
Me too. Was a Russian Linguist stationed at Misawa AB, Japan
-Sikboy
You worked at JICPAC? Or maybe a joint RSOC under the NSA?
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USN Corpsman attached to the Marines 1971-77
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... of many variants of the RC-135. The V's were the most common.
(http://www.silent-warriors.com/rc-135v1.gif)
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Whoops! Gota post where I worked!! :)
Sonar Technician
Uss Groton in Bermuda, May 1982
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USN SeaBees (Surveyor) 85-95
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US Army 1980-1992
Spent over 4 1/2 years of that was with Dco 5/101 Avn Regt (old 158th Avn BN,was there when we changed to the regiament) 101st Airborne Divion (Air Assult).
Went to the Middle East twice with them. The second time was the Perion Gulf War. All I did during that was read books when we finally flew and setup on the boarder.
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Originally posted by -ammo-
You worked at JICPAC? Or maybe a joint RSOC under the NSA?
It was the "Misawa Cryptologic Operations Center" (or "Mmmm Cock" to you Airforce guys) while I was there. I thought the closest RSOC was in Hawaii, but I'm not sure of that.
-Sikboy
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Originally posted by Swager
US Navy 1979 - 1985
Oh! That fun Shellback Initiation!!! 11 December 1981
Damn Swagger....looks like they used you as a plumbing snake :eek: :D
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German Army 82- 83
Operating the main gun in this APC
(http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/row/marder-001.jpg)
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Damn Swagger....looks like they used you as a plumbing snake
I was wondering if he found any brown trout while playin scupper puppy! :D
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US Army 1984-1991
Helo Pilot OH-58 C/D's and
AH-1 Cobras
It only took us 2-3 Seconds to get to our cruise altitude. :)
"Scouts Out"
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Originally posted by Drifter1234
US Army 1984-1991
Helo Pilot OH-58 C/D's and
AH-1 Cobras
It only took us 2-3 Seconds to get to our cruise altitude. :)
"Scouts Out"
And our VnE of 123 knots (UH-1 that is) :)
Hey Drifter, what units were you in, we mighta bumped into each other sometime. I spent my aviation days in the 7/159th Aviation(Stuttgart Germany), Q troop, 4th Sqd, 2nd ACR (Desert Storm), 1/123rd Attack Helicopter Bat (Ft. Ord), and the 54th Med Co. (Air Ambulance, Ft. Lewis)
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Florida Army National Guard- 2000-Present
2/124 Infantry Delta Company
MOS 11-Hotel- Heavy Antiarmor infantry Man
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U.S. Army, CAV Scout 19D40
1977-1999 22 years
2-1 CAV 2AD
USMLM Potsdam E. Germany
1-4 CAV 1st Inf Div.
5-20 Inf 2nd Inf Div. (ROK)
2-8 CAV 1st CAV Div.
1-10 CAV 4th Inf Div.
RTD 116th CAV Bde.
CAV
VMF-525
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Royal Netherlands Navy, 1985-present
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U.S. Army, 1985 - present.
HaMmeR
netAces.org - Info, Tactics, and More! (http://www.netaces.org)
=GHOSTS=....You Will Believe! (http://www.ghost-squadron.org)
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Thanks Fatz and I would like to extend that to all men and women who servered their country.
US Army - 1969-1979
Republic Of Vietnam - 1970-1972
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US Navy
SAR Aircrew/A6 Intruder plane capt (1 year)
NAS Oceania
86-90
(http://www.chinfo.navy.mil/navpalib/factfile/aircraft/seaking.gif)
H-3 Sea King
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Spent the first 15 years of life as a dependant of flight crew USAF.
Dad (Charles F. Hall, Smsgt 1930-present) retired as a flight engineer C-141s with 62nd MAW, 8th Squadron out of McChord AFB, Wash. He participated as a crewman in the POW Airlift out of Hanoi.
He was absent most of my youth so I payed some dues I guess.
to all of you who have served in the preservation of freedom.
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Originally posted by SPIKER
Is there any way to know how many former military are members and which groups they fly with.
Hokahey USN (NMCB 1 First and Finest 77-82) SeaBees CAN DO!!!!!!!!! So whats it gonna take to get an all military Squadron Started?
to all those who have served are serving and will serve and especially those who refuse to serve FREEDOM IS NOT FREE!
Where are the warriors today? Who slew them?
Sitting Bull
HOKAHEY (It is a good day to live. It is a good day to die. )
Crazy Horse
This is still our land and if a war is going to be fought on behalf of it we will fight, anywhere.
My Grandfather
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Originally posted by HOKAHEY
Hokahey USN (NMCB 1 First and Finest 77-82) SeaBees CAN DO!!!!!!!!! So whats it gonna take to get an all military Squadron Started?
to all those who have served are serving and will serve and especially those who refuse to serve FREEDOM IS NOT FREE!
Where are the warriors today? Who slew them?
Sitting Bull
HOKAHEY (It is a good day to live. It is a good day to die. )
Crazy Horse
This is still our land and if a war is going to be fought on behalf of it we will fight, anywhere.
My Grandfather
Wow!!??!! Seabee's can TYPE?? :eek: (j/k)
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USAF 76-82
Nuke 'em till they glow
and use their azz's for runway lights
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hehe dare I say it?
USCG 1980 -
'Just one seed is all we need to make you bleed!'
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US Army Reserves. 75 - 2000
Spent over 10 years in Armor (8th / 40th), rest in various positions from teaching to Division / Post / Army staff and a short tour to Panama right after the invasion. Was a better 24 years than I realized for a good portion of it. Hard to believe I actually miss a quite a bit of it.
ARMOR - The Combat Arm of Decision
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Originally posted by Intrepid
hehe dare I say it?
USCG 1980 -
'Just one seed is all we need to make you bleed!'
It's alright everybody needs a mud-duck:D
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Since everyone else is posting slogans, I figured I'd post ours...
"Ne Strelyaite, Ya Znayu Taini"
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I prefer puddle pirate but mud duck will do :)
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Originally posted by Sikboy
It was the "Misawa Cryptologic Operations Center" (or "Mmmm Cock" to you Airforce guys) while I was there. I thought the closest RSOC was in Hawaii, but I'm not sure of that.
-Sikboy
Go ahead, pick on the Air Force just because they rejected you :D
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Originally posted by Ogun
Go ahead, pick on the Air Force just because they rejected you :D
Yeah, couldn't get past the screening. Both parents married, and even to each other.
Have fun riding the bike nancy :)
-Sikboy
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Originally posted by Sikboy
Since everyone else is posting slogans, I figured I'd post ours...
"Ne Strelyaite, Ya Znayu Taini"
Why don't I translate
Ne Strelyaite, Ya Znayu Taini = Don't shoot, I know secrets.
:eek: :D :) ;)
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US Army, Military Police 82-86
US Air Force, 86-present
Rob53, I see you are MP also, and went in in 82. What month did you hit Ft. McClellan? I was A co. 10th Bt and got there in August of 82.
Sikboy,
Tozhe znayu taini, i tozhe rabotayu v RSOC, nu eto ni v Hawaiie, ili Georgiae, ili Misawae ;-) Eto v Texase!
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US Army, Military Police 82-86
US Air Force, 86-present
Rob53, I see you are MP also, and went in in 82. What month did you hit Ft. McClellan? I was A co. 10th Bt and got there in August of 82.
Sikboy,
Tozhe znayu taini, i tozhe rabotayu v RSOC, nu eto ni v Hawaiie, ili Georgiae, ili Misawae ;-) Eto v Texase!
I also work as a UNIX network administrator besides......
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USN 91-96
SWO
Auxiliaries Officer and Main Propulsion Assistant, LSD-41 USS Whidbey Island
Flag LT COMPHIBGRU TWO (Aide..errr...coffee boy)
Go-Go-Gator Navy!
"Golden Shellback" (crossed equator at 0 degs Longitude..hehe-that was fun...NOT!)
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USN 66-72
CT2 "R Branch"
USNAVSECGRU
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Originally posted by TheFatz
Salute to all.
I'm a young guy who wanted so bad to fly in the Air Force, but sadly my vision is slowing failing me, rendering a chance in the Armed Forces down to nothing. But none the less, I gladly support our Armed Forces for the blood, sweat, and tears they have laid before us.
Not to often I say this, but I hold our Freedom dear in my heart. Those who died before us have paid the highest price for our Freedom, and for that I pay the highest respect to them. It is important that Americans, and any member of a free country, respect and pay tribute to those who have fallen, for they have paid the highest price.
So to those who have served in the Armed Forces, I salute you and thank you for my freedom, the soil you defended, and the place I call home, our land of the Brave, the Free, the Fallen, and the Respected, our land of America
For those who have served, Thank you for my Freedom.
For those who have fallen, You are not Forgotten.
Thank You.
(http://www.pow-miafamilies.org/art/smallflag.gif)
TheFatz
I was once told that not everyone was called to be a warrior. But that all were called to serve. With sentiments like these I feel sure you have found your place. People like you are why those of us who can serve do. Thank you............
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Army 1963-1970
Airborne Ranger Vietnam 1968
Captain of 7th Army Parachute Team Germany 1970
Shot down twice, crash landed once, and wasn't even a pilot.
Ranger Bob
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USMC 93-97
2nd. Bat. 7th Marines
0351- Assaultman
My main ride........
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Congratulations to all you young warriors for having served and served well.
U.S. Army 1954-1956
I remember the black outs in NYC.
The prayer in school when Allied Forces landed in France.
V.E. Day in NYC.Big party.
V.J. Day in NYC. Even bigger party.
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Originally posted by Sikboy
Yeah, couldn't get past the screening. Both parents married, and even to each other.
Nobody cares if your parents were married when accepting people into the Air Force.. they're more concerned that the parents weren't directly related. I've noticed you neglected to mention that;)
AKDejaVu
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Originally posted by AKDejaVu
Nobody cares if your parents were married when accepting people into the Air Force.. they're more concerned that the parents weren't directly related. I've noticed you neglected to mention that;)
AKDejaVu
Of course my parents are directly related to me, they are my actual parents. I didn't know that you had to be an inbred bastard to get into the Air Force. Figured being a dumb bastard was enough.
-Sikboy
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Nice try sikboy.... but there's only one branch of the service where mom/aunt and dad/uncle are synonymous.. and you were in it;)
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Originally posted by AKDejaVu
Nice try sikboy.... but there's only one branch of the service where mom/aunt and dad/uncle are synonymous.. and you were in it;)
I know that you're kinda slow Deja, I've worked with enough AirForce folks to be prepared for that. But follow me here. I was NOT in the Air Force. I don't know how to make this any easier for you to understand. If I can find a picture book to explain it, I'll post it here for you.
BTW, be sure to submit this thread to your CO, you've probably earned a medal :)
-Sikboy
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I've worked with enough AirForce folks to be prepared for that.
Really? Which were you... a cook or groundskeeper?
Its ok sikboy... anyone that was in the Air Force understands your petty jealousy and would be more than happy to give you a pat on the head to make you feel better.
Now get back home, your aunt and uncle must be worried sick.
AKDejaVu
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Served '88 to '94 in the U.S. Army on 8" Howitzers.
mmmmm M110A2's
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DJ, Sikboy, come on guys......the U.S. military service is all on the same side, regardless of which branch you choose/chose to serve in.
The world is a changing place and as such, today's military is different than it was 5 or 10 years ago...that's not our fault. We do our best at our own level of responsibility to keep things as we see fit, but we do have rules and orders to follow. What counts is accomplishment of the mission.
Everyone has reasons for being in the service they are in. I spent 4 years in the Army, but left for the Air Force...not because I was a wuss and couldn't handle the Army, I actually liked it, but I was young and had no real direction in my life. I wish today I had stayed Army.
I am also man enough to freely admit that I would never sign up for the Marines because I don't think I have the level of physical fitness to hang with what they go through. I believe I could probably make it through, but not sure I would be ready for 20 years of it. Some folks are just cut out for that service. Does that mean the Air Force is a bunch of wimps? No, not at all. We all have a job to do and when we all do it, life is much the better for all. Being the biggest, toughest macho guy on the block doesn't mean sh*t because I have yet to find a person anywhere, regardless of size, that can take a round in the head and walk away..............
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Originally posted by AKWarp
DJ, Sikboy, come on guys......the U.S. military service is all on the same side, regardless of which branch you choose/chose to serve in.
Bah, it was all in good fun Warp. Ever since the days of Billy Mitchell the Air services and the Navy have had it in for each other. So it's not surprising that Squids and Zoomies like to take shots at each other. It's componded for anyone who ever worked in a Joint Service environment I believe. You should have some familiarity with that ;).
But you're absolutly right. We are all on the same side, and when presented with a common foe, I've never seen a Sailor or Airman let the service rivaly effect their performance. When I met my wife she was in the Airforce (polishing medals or fluffing pillows or something) so I certainly don't think too lowely of the lesser service :)
-Sikboy
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USN, a long time ago.
Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 131 (VAQ-131)
Grumman EA-6B "Prowler"
(http://members.aol.com/naa60512/vaq131)
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1976-1980
75th inf
Us ARMY
fort carson colo
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I'm not in military yet...but I will be in four year after college :-) i am going into the air force to fufill my life long dream to become a pilot and to establish a long career in the air force...I can't wait!
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U.S.A.F. 1972 to 1976.
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USAF 1980-2000
Electronic Intelligence Operations Specialist (205/1N5)
RC-135 V/W model 1984-1989 Okinawa Japan
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ET1 (AC) US Navy July '59 - Dec'67
USS Dewey DLG-14 ( Elmo Zumwalt, CO )
VX-8 ( Aircrewman C-121J's - Saigon, DaNang )
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Originally posted by Gypsy Baron
ET1 (AC) US Navy July '59 - Dec'67
USS Dewey DLG-14 ( Elmo Zumwalt, CO )
VX-8 ( Aircrewman C-121J's - Saigon, DaNang )
Wow... Zumwalt.
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From one who did not serve in the military, THANK YOU ALL.
I was 18 in '72 with a lottery number of 17. I was not unhappy when the draft ended.
My father and all my uncles served in WWII, and when I was old enough to comprehend the sacrifice they and our family made, not a day has gone by that I havent thought of those who fought and fight for my freedom. THANK YOU
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Originally posted by DFATITAN
USAF 1980-2000
Electronic Intelligence Operations Specialist (205/1N5)
RC-135 V/W model 1984-1989 Okinawa Japan
I was at Kadena '85 - '90. 1962nd CG - ATC Radar Shop
Was there earlier also '75-'76
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All,
It's freaking amazing to see all that have served and those that still are currently serving .
Myself...was in the Marines :D ...might even still be...don't know cause I drink alot....j/k
Joined in '92 at the old age of 23 (all the other recruits were 18) and unfortunately left after 2 years...my feet began to go flat...two stress fractures in two years is not an ideal life. Miss the life though.
In two years I spent time in California, North Carolina, Okinawa and South Korea. Had a blast...drank lots of beer (I'm not known as Drunky cause I fly goons the most), did some crazy sh*t and have seen/done some amazing things.
Fast rope ain't sh*t...going down a rope in the "gorilla" from 60 feet is a freaking rush...
Anyway... again all
Drunky
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US Army, Mech Infantry, 73-77
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Originally posted by Sandman_SBM
Wow... Zumwalt.
Yes indeed... "27 Knot Zumwalt" was what we called
him at that time...our "standard speed" when returning to
port, so Zummie could get ashore for one of his parties :)
He was a great skipper and was always going out of his way
to keep the crew happy. When we were down in the Caribbean
doing test & evaluation of the Terrier system, we were scheduled
to put to sea on Monday morning, fire one or two birds a day
and return to port on Friday afternoon but Cmdr. Zumwalt
would have us back in San Juan EVERY evening after our
shot for the day and on the weekends we'd anchor out in
St. Thomas. We rarely steamed overnight during those test ops :)
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Originally posted by Sikboy
It was the "Misawa Cryptologic Operations Center" (or "Mmmm Cock" to you Airforce guys) while I was there. I thought the closest RSOC was in Hawaii, but I'm not sure of that.
-Sikboy
rgr. I work for the HeadQuarters Air Intelligence Agency, which may have been called ECS when you were in.
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US Army, 1985 to present.
Started out as an E-1, spent 11 years enlisted, made it to the lofty rank of E-6 as a 91B Combat Medical Specialist (ie combat medic). Spent time with and infantry division, armored division and then some Illinios National Guard time after I got tired of following tanks around. (trust me, breaking track at 2am gets very old)
Commisioned in 1997 and currently work as an ICU Nurse at Madigan Army Medical Center at Ft. Lewis Washington. Have been to such lovely places as Korea, Ft. Hood, Ft. Sam Houston TX, Ft. Carson Colorado, Ft. Belvoir Va, and Ft. Erwin CA. Will be 17 years this month. Hard to believe that I have been doing this that long, although not all of it is full time duty. Still have 9 years until I can claim a pension.
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Ammo, Sikboy,
Worked for AIA my last tour but in DC. Still work in the same area but for contractor now.
>S<
TITAN
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Originally posted by AKIron
I was at Kadena '85 - '90. 1962nd CG - ATC Radar Shop
Was there earlier also '75-'76
Well, we probably tripped over each other at the NCO club or down town.
You ever go to BC (bring cash) street or to the Apple House and Eight Beat?
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Originally posted by DFATITAN
Ammo, Sikboy,
Worked for AIA my last tour but in DC. Still work in the same area but for contractor now.
>S<
TITAN
Cool, were you at that OL up there? (OL-A I think)
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Originally posted by DFATITAN
Ammo, Sikboy,
Worked for AIA my last tour but in DC. Still work in the same area but for contractor now.
>S<
TITAN
That's cool. My wife did the same thing, with stopovers as a Graduate Student (MIIS) and Government Employee (NSA), before becoming a Contractor (SAIC).
-Sikboy
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Originally posted by Sikboy
Of course my parents are directly related to me, they are my actual parents. I didn't know that you had to be an inbred bastard to get into the Air Force. Figured being a dumb bastard was enough.
-Sikboy
Sorry Sikboy, that would come under the definition of being "over-qualified". :p
My regards,
Widewing
Fly Navy
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Rob53, I see you are MP also, and went in in 82. What month did you hit Ft. McClellan? I was A co. 10th Bt and got there in August of 82.
Sikboy,
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hehe sikboy i i was A co 10 Bt Ft McClellen
when i did my MP training in 1978 :)
was 1st to move in the new bldgs :)
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USAF 1981-2001 Puke cleaner (Crew Chief)
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Originally posted by DFATITAN
Well, we probably tripped over each other at the NCO club or down town.
You ever go to BC (bring cash) street or to the Apple House and Eight Beat?
Nah, married with kids, didn't party much. I did make it to various computer clubs around the island. Thing I liked most was the scuba diving, though the coral was deteriorating due to the constant construction.
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jeez,all you guys are old :p
most of the people playing h2h are in their teens
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Originally posted by udet
jeez,all you guys are old :p
most of the people playing h2h are in their teens
Guess again junior there are over 150 responses to this and climbing!!! Just what you younguns need, some old war horses to look up to.
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Originally posted by HOKAHEY
Guess again junior there are over 150 responses to this and climbing!!! Just what you younguns need, some old war horses to look up to.
I think he's just refering to people who play the free Head 2 Head game. You know, the ones without credit cards :)
-Sikboy
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US Army Aviator 1958-1963 MAAG
Reserve 1963-1980
Majors
249RAF
Oldest Yank in the RAF
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Originally posted by Sikboy
Figured being a dumb bastard was enough.
-Sikboy
If you come to the CON, I will let you clean my toe-jam for free, squid;)
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Originally posted by -ammo-
If you come to the CON, I will let you clean my toe-jam for free, squid;)
I'll return the favor Ammo, but my foot'lll be pretty stinky from kickin you in the bellybutton ;)
-Sikboy
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Originally posted by Sikboy
I'll return the favor Ammo, but my foot'lll be pretty stinky from kickin you in the bellybutton ;)
-Sikboy
Bring it on Sikboy, sounds like a plan;) Are you going?
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I'll have to catch you next year lol
-Sikboy
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U.S.A.F '82-'85
New Jersey Air National Guard '85-2002
Goin back on Active Duty with the U.S.A.F. July 3 for an indefinate period....with any luck I'll get 30 years before its all over :)
CRASH
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Army 74-79
2nd of the 1st cav / armored reconnassance 2nd armored Div.
"Recon by fire" " Amino et Fide"(faith and courage).
Thank God for ets.;)
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USN
1997 - 1992
Aircrewman EC-130Q
Avionics Technician
Never did "See the Sea" from less than 10,000 ft. :rolleyes:
Viper
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USN 1968 - 1971
ASW Operator & Crew Chief
Sikorsky SH3C Sea King
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:eek: USAF 77-97
Lookout for the Air Force's World Wide Bikini Hunt :)
Now i'm just a Mailman in Florida :)
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Sorry to say I am not a Vet but from a family of many.
Grandfather WWII USMC - 43-46 (guam to Oki to Occupation of China). Passed in 1998. Turned down Purple Heart carrying his dead buddy ashore at Oki.
Old man - Army - dropped out of HS before second semester of Sophomore year and joined the Army 60-63. "And almost volunteered to save a "smart kid" from dying, but didn't at the last minute.
I had all of my papers signed to go to Knox, and join Armored Cav. But opted to go to college and had a recruiter that turned into a friend.
I play paintball with alot of vets. Military jargon and it's lifestyle is second nature to me, I regret not joining.
I know you guys are probably wondering why in the hell I'm writing this! But, Here goes....six words.
Thank you for serving, thank you.
ODDUSMC "Semper Fi, Do or Die, oorah!!"(see you up in the skies)
Masher (Karaya2)
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USAF 89-Present.
Fly with the 33rd SG
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US Army Reserves 1982-1984 Motor Transport
US Army Active 1884-1991 Combat Engineers
Georgia Army National Guard 1991-1997 OV-1D Crew Chief
Georgia Air National Guard 1997-1999 Munitions Tech
US Air Force Active 1999- Present Munitions Tech
What can I say, I get bored and move on...
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Originally posted by Garobi
US Army Reserves 1982-1984 Motor Transport
US Army Active 1884-1991 Combat Engineers
Georgia Army National Guard 1991-1997 OV-1D Crew Chief
Georgia Air National Guard 1997-1999 Munitions Tech
US Air Force Active 1999- Present Munitions Tech
What can I say, I get bored and move on...
Another ammo troop:) I left that business recently. Being a 2W0 was good, but the deployments was unbearable.
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Originally posted by -ammo-
Another ammo troop :) I left that business recently. Being a 2W0 was good, but the deployments was unbearable.
That explains it...I tried to use the Ammo callsign when I joined up with AH. I used "AMMO" when I was with AWIII and AWIV. No luck, you had it already, LOL. Maybe I should have used IYAAYAS...
IYAAYAS is a term to express the fact that "If You Ain't Ammo, You Ain't S*%$" Insert a slang term for fecal matter here... This is to the benefit for all you clerks and cooks.
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Originally posted by Garobi
That explains it...I tried to use the Ammo callsign when I joined up with AH. I used "AMMO" when I was with AWIII and AWIV.
Hi "AMMO" - good to see you here..... will keep a lookout for you as Garobi.... :)
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Callsign is now, AmmoNH (Ammo with the Nighthawks). I think you actually shot me down last week, LOL
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USN, 80-86
Mostly I made hot water.
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USAF - 78-81 (alaska/calif)
USCG - 81-84 (alabama/antartic)
who else was on that tub ? (WAGB 281 Westwind)
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USAF 1986-90.
Avionics (Radar radio).
McGuire AFB NJ<==Shit hole of a base
Had orders to the PI before I got out. 1 Year later volcano covered Clarke AFB in mud. Glad I got out when I did.
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USMC 88-92
Golf Battery 3/11 1st Mar Div
29 Palms Ca.
6 month tour of Okinawa/Philippines/South Korea
7 months deployed during Gulf War {Task Force Ripper}
Semper Fi.
gollum
Nightmares -VMF-101
:)
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USAF 1993- present
1st 4 years in ICBMs
GPS Space Ops ever since
Jarbo
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US Army
Enlisted: 73-76
Warrant Officer: 77-85
Flew UH-1H, UH-60A (when it was an advance helicopter transition) and the OH-58a
Units: D Troop, 1/9 Cav, Ft. Hood TX (Our unit adorns the Cav Hat of Robert Duval in Apocalypse Now); E Co. 3rd ABC, Giebelstadt, Germany; USAEUR Aviation Standardization Board, Wiesbaden, Germany
Awarded Army's 'Broken Wing Award' in 1982
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US Army 89-94
MOS 67T (Blackhawk Helicopter Mechanic)
E Co 25th AVN, 10th Mountain Div (Light), Ft. Drum, NY
D Trp 2/17 Cav, 101st Airborne (for Gulf War)
159th Medical Co (Air Ambulance), Darmstadt / Wiesbaden, Germany (Somalia too!)
Have been a DoD contractor ever since, still helping out my country!
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add pic
:)