Author Topic: Former or current military members (Read 2465 times)

wulfie14 · « **Reply #60 on:** May 30, 2002, 01:57:10 PM »

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.

AKSWulfe · « **Reply #61 on:** May 30, 2002, 02:00:37 PM »

Just outta curiousity... what do you need to do to become an aviator?

Besides edumikatiun and good eye sight and health?
-SW

AV8 · « **Reply #62 on:** May 30, 2002, 02:00:43 PM »

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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.

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

AKDejaVu · « **Reply #63 on:** May 30, 2002, 02:02:41 PM »

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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

AKSWulfe · « **Reply #64 on:** May 30, 2002, 02:06:47 PM »

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

Mister Fork · « **Reply #65 on:** May 30, 2002, 02:11:35 PM »

Canadian Army Reserve 87-97

Additional Roles:
- Drill instructor
- Special Service Force (2 tours) 88-89, 90-91

Currently thinking about rejoining.

AKDejaVu · « **Reply #66 on:** May 30, 2002, 02:15:06 PM »

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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

DRILL · « **Reply #67 on:** May 30, 2002, 02:20:24 PM »

US ARMY 10yrs out in 1982 E-6 airborn

AKSWulfe · « **Reply #68 on:** May 30, 2002, 02:20:25 PM »

ah, cc... dunno if I can even get a bachelors with my field of study.
EDIT: n/m- I can.
-SW

Samm · « **Reply #69 on:** May 30, 2002, 02:34:33 PM »

US Regular Army 91-99
PAF 00-present

AKShrike · « **Reply #70 on:** May 30, 2002, 02:45:15 PM »

USAF 85-95

Dux · « **Reply #71 on:** May 30, 2002, 02:52:40 PM »

Lol, Funked... I was "in" back in '75-'76.

Semper Weeb, bro!

Tumor · « **Reply #72 on:** May 30, 2002, 03:17:04 PM »

USAF 1986 - Present

streakeagle · « **Reply #73 on:** May 30, 2002, 03:27:53 PM »

USN 1989-1997 Submarine Sonar Technician

lasse · « **Reply #74 on:** May 30, 2002, 03:38:52 PM »

The Royal Norwegian Airforce 1989 -1991

Now Commanding Officer of The Wild Vikings in Aces High

What an evolution

The Wild Vikings

Commanding Officer
Lasse