Author Topic: Former or current military members (Read 2466 times)

RangerBob · « **Reply #120 on:** June 02, 2002, 09:17:30 AM »

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

-Concho- · « **Reply #121 on:** June 02, 2002, 12:26:56 PM »

USMC 93-97

2nd. Bat. 7th Marines

0351- Assaultman

My main ride........

ET · « **Reply #122 on:** June 02, 2002, 12:36:38 PM »

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.

AKDejaVu · « **Reply #123 on:** June 02, 2002, 12:40:46 PM »

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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

Sikboy · « **Reply #124 on:** June 02, 2002, 12:51:05 PM »

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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

AKDejaVu · « **Reply #125 on:** June 02, 2002, 12:54:22 PM »

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;)

Sikboy · « **Reply #126 on:** June 02, 2002, 01:13:20 PM »

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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

AKDejaVu · « **Reply #127 on:** June 02, 2002, 01:50:10 PM »

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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

Mudshark · « **Reply #128 on:** June 02, 2002, 03:09:59 PM »

Served '88 to '94 in the U.S. Army on 8" Howitzers.
mmmmm M110A2's

AKWarp · « **Reply #129 on:** June 02, 2002, 03:48:12 PM »

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..............

Sikboy · « **Reply #130 on:** June 02, 2002, 04:29:18 PM »

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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

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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

VAQ · « **Reply #131 on:** June 02, 2002, 08:24:44 PM »

USN, a long time ago.
Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 131 (VAQ-131)
Grumman EA-6B "Prowler"

rc51 · « **Reply #132 on:** June 03, 2002, 12:25:03 AM »

1976-1980
75th inf
Us ARMY
fort carson colo

8Maniac8 · « **Reply #133 on:** June 03, 2002, 12:31:47 AM »

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!

M.C.202 · « **Reply #134 on:** June 03, 2002, 01:07:40 AM »

U.S.A.F. 1972 to 1976.