Veterans, Just Curious

[sptfr43]

4 yr USAF '84-'88 aircraft fuel systems tech. sgt. F4, ov10, HH3. George AFB ca, Osan Korea. Clark AFB PI. Thanks to all of you who served in conflict and those, like me, that didn't.

 

[Atherton Pens]

US Army 1971-1974 (Viet Nam Veteran)

I, too appreciate the service of our veterans and active duty troops. I try to make a point every time I see an active duty service member to say "Thank you for your service".

 

[boxxmaker]

Oct 59 till nov 62 ,Many pleasent memories and some not so pleasent.Whatched em build the Berlin wall ,then patroled it untill shipped home in nov 62.Went back in in jan 63,spent a few mo's in nam,then went to Korea came home from there in 64,tried to go back to nam,but they said I was nutts and said nope,got hitched in 64 then got out in 66 and that was it.My thanks to all that served.May God Bless you all.

 

[Dudley Young]

U.S. Navy 1957-1979. SMC Retired. Two years in country Viet Nam. Retired in Jacksonville, now living in Sebastian, Fl. It was my pleasure.

 

[Dixiesweep]

USMC 1977-1985 Grunt Marine/Chief cook and bottle washer lol
US Army 1985-1998 Artillery supply sgt

One step son in Marines at Camp Pendelton and leaving for Afghan.
One step son at Fort Drum..10th Mtn

 

[ElMostro]

US Army, 1986-2008, 35D
82nd Airborne
2nd Armored Cavalry
101st Air Assault
2nd Infantry Division

2 kids currently in the Naval Academy

Happily Retired!

 

[monark88]

USAF. E-4. X-ray Tech, Carswell AFB Hospital: 2003-2007. Probably shoulda stayed in. Now retired Pub. School teacher and x- small business person.

 

[monark88]

Got me to thinking. i believe that a main reason we all are proud of our service is that for the first time in our young lives we were doing a job that had a PURPOSE. Most of us have had satisfying jobs since, but maybe not with a purpose equal to the military experience. Just my humble opinion.

 

[rolltide4469]

USAF 2001 - 2010
USAFR 2010 - Current

Munitions

IYAAYAS!!!

 

[wood128]

USAF 1955 - 1984 Retired LTCOL . Navigator Instructor & Flight Examiner ...5000 + Flight hours in the C-122 Lockheed Constellation .........Weapons System Development Engineer WPAFB , Ohio

 

[philipff]

Naval Aviator, helicopters, 3 wars, too many deployments to count, 31yrs- that's enough. Proud to have served. Phil

 

[Florida Marine]

If you were in the military or presently in the Military will you please give a brief description of what branch, date served and you present Status and Rank if you feel comfortable listing it. This is so we all can Thank You for your service. :usflag:


Thanks
Tony

Have been in the 'Corps since 1990, got out for a few years and back in... Am on my 3rd war since joining - lots of deployed time. Son of a Marine, and grandson of a squid...and great grandson of a soldier, kinda runs in the blood.

Communications Officer by trade, have made it to the lofty rank of LtCol of Marines.

Thanks to all that serve - especially this weekend.

Sean

 

[TerryDowning]

USAF Active Duty 1985-2000
USAF IMA Reservist 2000 - 2006

Thanks to all those currently serving, those that have served (In any capacity, for however long, it really doesn't matter) and especially thanks and remembrance to those that give most or all for this great country of ours.

 

[Grizzlyss]

Does Canadian Military count?

Canadian Airforce 1981 to 2005.
Master Corporal,
Non-Destructive Testing.
Posting include; Comox, B.C. Germany, Cold Lake AB, and Moose Jaw, SK.
Last 6 years as NDT Supervisor and Senior Tech (only one too, LOL) with the Canadian Snowbirds Air Demonstration Squadron.

 

[danroggensee]

U.S. Army 1962- 1970 VN 68-69 E-5 Sound Ranger and Rader and S-4

 

[run91]

US Navy 1969 - 1981

 

[theidlemind]

U.S. Army 1981-1989
63W wheeled vehicle mechanic.

 

[tjseagrove]

USN Firecontrolman 1st Class (E-6)
1981-1991

Worked on the AN-SPG 53F Modified Fire Control radar for a 5" 54 Gun System.

Served on the USS Wainwright CG-28 and then the Charleston Naval Shipyard.

Thank you everyone else for your service and a prayer for those who are not with us today....

Tom

 

[monark88]

USAF '63-'67 X-ray Tech Carswell AFB, Tx. E-4 Also shoulda stayed on for 20.

 

[Mariner1]

USN 1980-1984 honorably discharged under medical conditions. E-4
ET Nuke, USS Spadefish 1983-1984.

 

[wood128]

USAF - 1955 - 1985 instructor navigator , flight examiner C-54 & C -121 Charleston AFB , SC weapon systems development WPAFB , Ohio retired Lt.Col

 

[woodgraver]

USN, 1983 - 2008. USS BREMERTON (SSN 698), USS TEXAS (CGN 39), USS LONG BEACH (CGN 9), USS NIMITZ (CVN 68), USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). I went from boats to hotels

 

[glennw]

My name is Glenn Wiederman Culinary Specialist Chief(Mess Management Specialistfor the old navy folk.) I have been on Active duty since Feb 1992-present. I have been in the Silent Service my enitre career. Served on 4 trident Submarines (USS TENN SSBN 734 (B), USS MARYLAND SSBN 738(B), USS WYOMING SSBN 742 (G), USS ALASKA SSBN 732 (B) and 3 Fast Boats USS SILVERSIDES SSN 679(1ST BOAT), USS BOISE SSN 764, and one more but cant remember the name. And I been on 3 shore duty billits base galley in kingsbay, recruiting duty out of NRD Jacksonville, and back to the Kingsbay Base Galley, Kingsbay Ga. I ve spent more than half of my enlistment in Kingsbay. I love it here that is why I will retire in Georgia.



Feb 1992-PRESENT CPO(E-7)
Dont mess with the Mess.

 

[donlittle]

Army National Guard 56-57. US Navy ET3 57-60 LST 1156. LST stands for Long Slow Target

 

[IPD_Mr]

6 years US Coast Guard, Quartermaster on the USCGC Raritan. A 110 ft Ice Breaker/Search and Rescue boat.
7 years Army National guard, 1/121 FA. Fire direction control, Forward Observer, Sniper.

Dave do you remember what an RDP was. I doubt they even teach charts and darts anymore.

 

[IPD_Mr]

How many that have served in the services can actually imagine what their life would be like today if they had not served. Good or bad, peace or war the service changes you. Many of us would not be who we are if it was not for the growing up that we did in the service. I do appreciate all that the Army taught and instilled in me. There are many things I would have never done or experienced had it not been for the service. I most enjoyed the people of Holland when on REFORGER and living in West Germany was a real treat. To bad we don't have a beer man here like we did in Germany. :biggrin: I miss you Hans! State side was not as fun. My first trip to Ft. Irwin NTC was enough to tell me I NEVER wanted to live in Barstow, they certainly did not need to send me back two more times to confirm that feeling.

Thanks to all that went before me and paved the way. I served with a couple of guys that were in during Viet Nam. Those that served during that era really got the short end of the stick. To those who followed after us, thank you for keeping the traditions strong and serving not only your country but yourselves as well.

Now how many remember their three general orders? :biggrin:

 

[hanau]

Army 86-92 and 94-95
67S Oh-58D helicopter crewcheif

Best Thing I ever did in my life.
Dropped out of High School and joined the Army at the age of 17.

I honestly believe if I didn't do the military route, I would of had a not so good of life.
been married for 18 years (met her while station in Germany, she was also active duty) 2 kids.
And a good job.

24 Id Savannah Ga
Task Force Viper 3Ad Hanau Germany/South West Asia
4/2 Cav Ft Bragg

 

[gandsande]

USAF from 89' - 93' Fire protection spec. E4 left under reduction on forces (HAHA look what that did for us) in 93' with a medical for asthma on the side. I was deployed to Operation desert storm for 9 months out of the 501st engineering from Hill AFB in Utah. After returning state side folowing the storm I went to to Osan AB in S.Korea for a year then to Indiana for a final 6 months and closing The base.

I regret leaving for the reduction in forces or any other reason. I'd be 20+ yrs and with full pension not to mention still able to support my country.

Greg

 

[hanau]

r three general orders? :biggrin:

I will guard post and everything with in my post till properly relived

all I can remember.
I did google the rest.

 

[jallan]

USAF 60-62 Sac MP Hon. Discharge Mother very sick only son.
God Bless All Our Troops.
Jallan

 

[navycop]

r three general orders? :biggrin:

I will guard post and everything with in my post till properly relived

all I can remember.
I did google the rest.

Something about obeying the orders of those appointed over me.
I will quit my post only when properly relieved.
Be alert during hours of darkness and challenge anyone on or about my post.
To give the signal in times of emergency
These are just off the top of my head. Been out of the game since 2008.

 

[Hess]

USS Forestall 74 to 76 disabled vet

Thanks to all past ,present and furture

My Father was in the 1st Special service Force They were US and Can. The Germans called the the Devils Brigade

The never once lost any ground they took the start of the Green Beret the Knife in the GB patch was the knife used by the 1st SSF Their red white and blue shoulder cord has never been used since that I know or the knife

Thanks Dad Francis O Heston (Hess) to most Francis if he was in trouble with mom

 

[BKelley]

Thank all you men who served in military. Because of you I am able to sleep at night unafraid knowing that you are protecting me. Because of physical limitations I did not serve in the military, but worked with the Air Force as a Tech Rep in Chateauroux, France, Spangdahlem, Germany, Ernest Harmon, New Foundland, Pepperell Air Base, Newfoundland, Thule AB Greendland, Elmendorf, Alaska, Hickam, Hawaii, Clark Air Base, P.I. and a handful of bases state side. I know some of the rigors and hardships that our military men under go. My hat is off to all of you. God bless each of you.

Ben

 

[nava1uni]

Let's not forget all of the women who have served in the military, been nurses in war zones, ferried planes during World War II and provided all of the support services in all the conflicts that the US has been involved.
Thank you to all of the men and women who have served in the military to help protect our rights and to further the freedom and rights of others less fortunate then the citizens of the USA.

 

[djz9]

Army MP 8/74 to 9/79 Ft Dix, Ft, McCullan, Ft, Bliss E4 591st MP Co.

 

[Dudley Young]

U S NAVY 1956-1976.

 

[Tampa Pete]

Drafted Feb 1969, serviced with the 1st Armored Division, Fort Hood. 34th Support group, Saigon, Vietnam. 59th Ordance Group Germany. Discharged Jan 1972

 

[cmccarter]

USAF

USAF- 1968-1988 -- MSgt Tactical Satellite Commuications ( 3rd Mob)

 

[jasontg99]

USN. 1995 till present. Chief Electronic Technician.

 

[Boomer]

US Navy

USN mess cook.