Military/ex-military member sign in!!! [Archive]

GoDaddy

10-01-2005, 10:15 AM

3 years active duty from 95 to 98 went to haiti for 6 months, then on to bosnia for a year. went guard in late 98 and got back from iraq in june after being medevaced....just had back surgery (2days ago) and i will be medically discharged after a total of 11 years...not happy about it b/c i was on my way to 20...oh well

glad to see so many military guys....and i have respect for everyone of you guys (oh yeah i am scout/infantry - wasn't thinking when i enlisted huh?)

tman

10-01-2005, 10:20 AM

Ron Mexico

10-01-2005, 10:25 AM

13 years in the USN... still active as an AS1. I know alot of AT's

GoDaddy

10-01-2005, 10:37 AM

i roomed with an e-8 from the navy at B.A.M.C. and my father in law did two tours on a boat in vietnam as navy....got a lot of love for you guys!!!! navy has some great people in their ranks!

GLHS837

10-01-2005, 11:16 AM

Small world. I know ANTMAG from a project in did on the KC-130Js he supports. And Jmorrel lives about 10 miles away from me. I saw his car at the dealer before he bought it.

I was active duty as an AO1 Inflight Ordnanceman in P-3 Orions from 83-96, then I left active duty and worked a contracted ordnance maintainence tech on the helos at Rotary Wing Test Directorate for 3 years.

For the last 5, Ive been an enginering tech for safe separation testing for expendable countermeasures on all Navy/Marine aircraft.

Oh, and I did 8 years reserve time with VP-92 in BRunswick, ME, retired last year.

bstowers

10-01-2005, 11:18 AM

USMC
1990 - 1994

mmaloy

10-01-2005, 11:29 AM

Dad was in the USAF for 8 years. Chief mechanic for aircraft. When they needed big problems fixed, they sent dad. Greenland, all over. He has several letters of commendation from Generals. He worked for Pratt & Whitney for a while in West Palm Beach, where we're from. Me, I've never served, but I promise you guys, NO ONE is more proud of ALL of you, this country, and loathe those who want to burn our flags, have their pic taken with the enemy (Hanoi Jane), remove God from the pledge, and fly OUR PLANES into OUR BUILDINGS killing OUR PEOPLE. Mike/ GOD BLESS OUR COUNTRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GLHS837

10-01-2005, 11:56 AM

West Palm, jump off point to Andros Island and the AUTEC range facility:) Pretty sweet little airport there.

HIGH_HEMI

10-01-2005, 01:32 PM

USN Submarine Service, USS Nathan Hale (SSBN623), for four years...1973-1977. Was a PN2(SS). COMSUBPAC out of Guam then Charleston, SC. Father retired LtCol. US Army 1940-1968. Great to see so many Vets here.

GoDaddy

10-01-2005, 01:51 PM

awesome high_hemi.....my grandfather was in wwII stationed at pearl harbor during the attack....have 2 uncles that were in vietnam....my hero (my father) never served b/c he had polio as a baby so he was ineligble, but he did try to volunteer......tons of history high_hemi!

GoDaddy

10-01-2005, 01:52 PM

USMC
1990 - 1994

semper fi my friend!!!!!

threeputt

10-01-2005, 02:22 PM

28 years in the Army, retired last year. Still working though, can't afford to retire yet !!

dagummit

10-01-2005, 02:39 PM

US Army Military Police Corps (1994 - 1999); SGT/ E-5

Stationed in Korea, Panama, and Ft. Belvoir, VA

Spali32

10-01-2005, 02:51 PM

I just went over my 15 year mark in the USAF. Currently in Al Udeid, Qatar TDY. I'm a Technical Sergeant, active duty, and now I can say I got less than 5 years till I retire.

GoDaddy

10-01-2005, 04:28 PM

28 years in the Army, retired last year. Still working though, can't afford to retire yet !!

that is sad when i hear guys say that......retirement plan for the military isn't what it use to be.....but on the other hand - 28 years of go go go and then dead stop would place you in boredoms way......."idle hands......."

swiater4

10-01-2005, 04:37 PM

Former CPT US Army Ordnance Corps. Served 2ID Camp Casey Korea 1997-1998, 4thID 3rdBDE Ft. Carson 64th FSB, Ft. Lee, VA, 1ID 1BDE 101st FSB Ft. Riley KS. Got out after 7 years. Should've stayed in!

flashg

10-01-2005, 05:03 PM

USAF 1987-1991,Vehicle Body Mechanic
1988-1990 Sembach AB Germany
7 months near Dubai UAE for Desert Shield and Storm.
Spent remainder of enlistment at Edwards AFB Cal.

a14umbra

10-01-2005, 05:19 PM

NO ONE is more proud of ALL of you, this country, and loathe those who want to burn our flags, have their pic taken with the enemy (Hanoi Jane), remove God from the pledge, and fly OUR PLANES into OUR BUILDINGS killing OUR PEOPLE. Mike/ GOD BLESS OUR COUNTRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I never served either. But like the other Mike, my dad did. He stormed Tarawa with the Second Marine Division. I'm so damned proud of him, tears start welling up when I think about it. He gave my oldest son his bible that he carried into battle, and his Purple Heart (Japanese sniper, luckily not a good shot).

I love this country so much, and I love you guys that serve and have served it. I am forever grateful.

God bless,
Mike

threeputt

10-01-2005, 06:01 PM

that is sad when i hear guys say that......retirement plan for the military isn't what it use to be.....but on the other hand - 28 years of go go go and then dead stop would place you in boredoms way......."idle hands......."

No problem, I left on good terms. Got an offer I could not refuse and you are right, no way I could just sit around :)

janedoe

10-01-2005, 07:12 PM

United States Air Force 1977-1982 SSGT.

Peak11

10-01-2005, 07:26 PM

USAF
Major
10 yrs in
MC-130 Navigator

DrDeath

10-02-2005, 08:31 AM

US Army 1st Cav & 101 Airborne (Infantry then mortars in Vietnam 1971)
Pray for and support our troops

Bad_24_7

10-02-2005, 09:57 AM

Gunnery Sergeant(E-7)/USMC, 15 years in. Former Drill Instructor,San Diego CA 2nd Battalion Fox Co. 1999-2002, now at MCAS Miramar-Avionics.I'm honored to serve, and honored to own a Charger and be a member of this forum!All you guys rock!

great999

10-02-2005, 11:15 AM

ets on 24oct05 8 yrs in army reserve as Military Police (31b),e5
last jan went to ft drum on deployment. provided law and order service (replaced mp units from drum deploying to afgan region) 1st sgt trying to get me to reup but the wife says no guess who wins :happy:

AFcharger

10-02-2005, 11:48 AM

Dad spent 28+ in the AF. Both my wife and I commission as officers in Dec in the AF, I will be in Communications and she will be in Aquisitions (sp?) which is a fancy way of saying "shopping" for the AF. I think it will fit her nice.

edward

Blue_Streak

10-02-2005, 12:30 PM

ANTMAG06

10-02-2005, 01:34 PM

Sgt. USMC 1997-2001.
6073: Aviation support equipment electrician. I see a few Navy AS checked in early, I worked with a lot of you guys in Japan. Its cool to see so many military men own Chargers, lets me now I picked a helluva car. Were any of the Marines stationed at Cherry Point 1998-2000, we might know each other

I have been here at Cherry Point since 1997. I was in MASS-1 until 2000 when I got out of the MC. I have been a contractor for VMGR-252 KC-130 Sqdn four almost 6 years first as an Avionics tech and now as a Logistics Manager. I did'nt know any of the guys in GSE so I do not think I know you.

jaavenor

10-02-2005, 02:20 PM

My family, friends and I have a lot of respect for you guys. Thanks for your hard work, personal sacrifices and protecting this Country.

Milspace

10-02-2005, 07:27 PM

US Army - 81-91 Electronic Warfare Intercept Systems Repairman, Helicopter Avionics Repairman. (33-s) (35-k)

Stationed at:

Dix, Devens, Campbell, Gordon, Field Station Okinawa, short time in Germany near Mannheim - can't remember the airfield name.

chewman

10-02-2005, 07:32 PM

US Naval Reserves (1988-1996) SM2 - Skivvy waver for all you salts out there!! :)

BulletT00th

10-02-2005, 08:25 PM

USAF 1994-Present

rons charger

10-02-2005, 09:52 PM

hey guys this is my first post. but im currently serving the the Air Force just got my line # for staff. i bought my charger one day before i went to korea for my wife to drive while im gone. and for that one day that charger was deffinately a fun family car.

jweland

10-02-2005, 11:10 PM

jweland

10-02-2005, 11:16 PM

Correction, HIGH HEMI, not Hemi-ready on my last post. :embarrese

Dennisthemenace

10-03-2005, 12:46 AM

USAF
2005-?

KurbyRTHemi

10-03-2005, 04:45 AM

AZ1, 13 years so far. All S-3 platform, recently went to the darkside and now I'm in a P-3 squadron.
USS Saratoga
VS-32
AIMD Cecil Field
VS-31
CSCWL
VP-8 >

HIGH_HEMI

10-03-2005, 09:48 AM

I'm prior Navy(5yrs) Submarine Electronics Tech. Serve all onboard USS Lousiana SSBN 743 95-2000. I'm going back in. Was selected for a commission as a Navigator and am currently waiting for an OTS class date. Hemi-ready and Peak11 I'll be sending you guys private messages concerning my past and future. Hemi-Ready, my prior Submariner friend, and Peak11 currently in the occupation as a Nav that I'm going to be pursuing. God bless all of you that have served our country. I look forward to continuing to serve as long as I can. :)

Congratulations there jweland! I loved the boats and the informality onboard. The HALE was decommissioned around 1986 and turned into razor blades, or whatever they do with pig boats. You'll have to let me know how you progress through the OTS. If you return to subs, it will be nice to pull into port with your HEMI Charger patiently waiting at the end of the pier!! :headbang: :rockon:

camero

10-03-2005, 10:00 AM

Hi guys, reading all your post brings back some memories for me. When we graduated High School, three of my friends joined the U.S. armed forces, that was during the Viet Nam years. Two of them didn,t come home, but just thinking about them, some of the stuff we did together, make s for some nice reflections. Dave

Dodgefreak

10-03-2005, 12:11 PM

Spent the last 15 years in the USAF, I'm a HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/ Refrigeration) Craftsman. I've served in the CONUS, Middle East and Korea.

Unique1

10-03-2005, 11:59 PM

I too have been serving in the USAF for 15 years. I'm a weapons loader. Aircraft worked have been the B-52, F-16, and currently the B-2 Stealth Bomber. Places stationed were Minot ND, Kunsan Korea, and Whiteman AFB MO.

I have been visiting this forum daily and greatly enjoy all of the wonderful discussions.

mywhitecharger

11-07-2005, 09:38 AM

USAF
1999-Present
Ssgt
Security Forces

KUPAA

11-07-2005, 10:05 AM

U.S.M.C. 1986-1994

Semper Fi, Do or Die!

brogers93

11-07-2005, 10:09 AM

US Army (1993- current)
Major
Infantry - now Operations Research/Systems Analyst
10th Mtn Div, 82nd Abn Div, instructor at West Point, currently at grad school at U Texas Austin.

Great to see so many brothers in arms here!

KUPAA

11-07-2005, 10:11 AM

brogers93, you are not from Ca. by any chance are ya?

Thunderkiss

11-07-2005, 10:33 AM

brogers93, you are not from Ca. by any chance are ya?

Do Army brays count? Born in Heidelberg, Germany 1967. Lived there through 1972. :)

Waited37Years

11-07-2005, 10:56 AM

U.S. Air Force 1969-1972
Avionics Instrument Systems
(Pretty much everything in the ****pit)

Edit: (I guess you can't say that...how about flight deck)

Spent a year in Thailand working on F-4's and AC-130 Gunships.(71-72)

dolphin_tales

11-07-2005, 11:27 AM

10 years active service and still going in the US Navy. MM1(SS) submariner for those of you who dont know. Wife served 4 years in US Air Force as a Security Specilist during desert storm.
Scott and Pamela

AlphaBMET

11-07-2005, 11:53 AM

SSgt - USAF 89-98 Biomedical Equipment Technican/Instructor

brogers93

11-07-2005, 01:53 PM

KUPAA - no, not from Cali but Boston. GO SOX!!

DeepDVR

11-07-2005, 01:53 PM

US Army 1991-1996, Signal Corps COMSEC Technician

ravenkeeper98

11-07-2005, 05:11 PM

USAF (1990-Present) TSgt (E-6)
1990-1998 F-111E/F-111F/EF-111A Com/Nav/ECM Specialist 452X2
1998-Present F-16 Avionics Craftsman 2A372

Bases: RAF Upper Heyford, Cannon, Kunsan, Shaw

EF-111A Raven below
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/ravenkeeper98/EF-111A_34.jpg

G-DUB

11-07-2005, 06:33 PM

31u fort gordan GA

jpagan

11-07-2005, 06:35 PM

US Air Force 1996-2000
US Air National Guard 2000-Present (Reservist)

tlrpunk

11-07-2005, 07:07 PM

USAF 1996 to present.

SuperBee06

11-07-2005, 07:11 PM

Marine for almost 2 years now...2 years on March 1st. Stuck in Japan for now...could be worse...but i did get to go to Iwo Jima last week.

PikeBoy98

11-07-2005, 07:20 PM

Glad to hear that our Forum has so many from the military ranks. My little brother served 14 months in Iraq driving transports of Iraqi prisoners from one base to another. I wasn't there, but I lived thru him while he was gone for over a year. Thank goodness for video messaging.

Great Posts!!!!!

Bud

11-07-2005, 07:57 PM

10 years Navy. Still active. Navy SEAL for the past 7 years. Spent 3 years in the fleet as a Hospital Corpsman (medic) prior to going to BUD/S (SEAL training) in 1998. Spent 3 months in Afghanistan in 2002 and 3 months in Iraq in 2004. Plan on putting a package in for PA (Physician Assistant) school next fall, where I will eventually go to the "dark side" and be commissioned as Lieutenant Junior Grade (O2). Have been fortunate enough to have spent most of my career, minus schools and deployments, in San Diego.

Penroof28

11-07-2005, 07:58 PM

Lt. Col., U. S. Army/National Guard, Helicopter Pilot, 1986-present

SCGoatMan

11-08-2005, 01:36 AM

9 years combined Air Force and ID ANG.

Cleedus

11-08-2005, 01:57 AM

5 years in the AF almost done with my first enlistment, I am a crew chief on KC-135R models and on my way to ND anyone up there? I would be interested in joining a club if I can find one close by.

infalablejed

11-08-2005, 03:06 AM

Navy here... 10yrs and still going... AT2(AW) type here...

Rabbitru

11-09-2005, 08:57 PM

Air Force here 6 years and going.
F-16 Crew Chief.

jondemers

11-09-2005, 09:05 PM

USAF 25 years and counting. C-17 pilot.

Charger Inferno

11-09-2005, 11:57 PM

8 years Army here, 1991-1999. I started out 11B (Infantry) did a stint in SF and a little time in a major sh*thole in southern Africa (long story) but was injured so I went into SATCOM, less road marches :wink: It is great to see a vet sign-in section especially right before Veterans Day, Nov. 11th.

andre2420

11-11-2005, 09:34 PM

Don't know if us Canadians can join in on this, but I was in the Canadian Navy (yes we have a Navy) for 11 years (1990-2001).

'06 Silver Steel SXT

Daytona #2885

11-11-2005, 10:24 PM

Canadian services always welcome, after all where ever we are, you're right there with us.
CTOC(SW), USN, RET/23 great years.
NSGA Sugar Grove, WV/USS Thorn(DD988) Charleston, SC/USCINCPAC Pearl Harbor, HI/NSGA Kunia, HI/NSGA Sebana Seca, PR/JSSROC Key West, FL.
Currently FEMA contractor (Disaster Housing Inspector).
Good to see all of you here. Support our troops, now and always.

oilfieldtrash

11-11-2005, 10:43 PM

USN 1984 to 1995; miss some of it, still hate some of it, wouldn't trade any of it for the world

Charger RT Owner

11-11-2005, 10:44 PM

Funny, I never saw this post before.

USN AME1 (NAC) / six great years.

Charger RT Owner

11-11-2005, 10:47 PM

Has anyone thought of running a quick poll? I'm interested in truly how many active and vets we have here.

Diver-dad

11-11-2005, 11:19 PM

Spent 10 Years in the USAF from 78 to 88. 3 years in Okinawa, 2 at MacDill AFB and the best 4 years of my life in Berlin, GE. (Templehof Airport)

I'm a true "Cold War" vet.

GLHS837

11-12-2005, 01:22 AM

Funny, I never saw this post before.

USN AME1 (NAC) / six great years.

FE on P-3s?

hydrOstem

11-12-2005, 02:11 AM

USMC 2003-????

22nd MEU, Camp Lejune

Spent a year in Iraq ;D

R&T'sR/Tw/R/TPG

11-12-2005, 01:14 PM

the wife is a disabled vet (signal corps) and was medically retired from the army back in 1988 and i did 8 years in the army before that.

jmorrell

11-12-2005, 02:00 PM

Lieutenant Commander, Supply Corps, United States Naval Reserve (retired), 1979-1999. I was on active duty for a few months shy of twelve years, and spent the rest of my career in the drilling reserves.

CoastalHemi

11-13-2005, 06:29 AM

Wife and I both did 4 years in the Air Force out at Travis in Cali (met while working in the same squadron). Now we both work Civil Service at Cherry Point NC. I provide avionics engineering services for the Navy/Marine Corps C-130 Fleet and she fixes avionics boxes at the NAVAIR Depot.

t5rider

11-13-2005, 03:11 PM

USAF Active 1990-Present, currently E-7/MSgt
Started out as B-1B Avionics Systems Specialist
Cross-trained into Aircraft hydraulics
Present Job is C-5 Production Superintendent
...hoping to cross train again into the First Sergeant Career Field.

Kim+Charger

11-18-2005, 05:05 AM

Navy HT 89-96
Simon Lake
Emory S Land

badzdad

11-18-2005, 07:46 AM

Navy Intelligence Specialist
8yrs
USS Independence in Japan 94-98
USJFCOM, Norfolk Va 98-02

MR C

11-18-2005, 08:02 AM

I know it does not realy count, but my dad was in the army for a little of 20 . Never thought I would call myself a civilian. lol but if I had to do over agin i would have gone in at 19

MR C

11-18-2005, 08:27 AM

oh had unofficial 4 1/2 years afjrotc made lt colonel lol

AJ0904

11-19-2005, 08:10 AM

11yrs U.S. ARMY Military Police entered in 1994 and going until they kick me out.

Wild Monkey

11-19-2005, 05:43 PM

US Army, 20 & still going strong......

Steve.

d16v149

11-23-2005, 03:04 AM

US Navy 1982 - 1986 USS Forrestal CV59

rogerc5

11-23-2005, 04:09 AM

Army here. '61 to '66. Alaska. Transportation and chemical testing.

Paradog

11-23-2005, 05:19 AM

US Army 87-95
Infantry - Airborne
LRSD

yea my knees and lower back hurt!

marauder307

11-23-2005, 01:59 PM

No Coasties in here? Well, I'll add myself then...USCG, both AD and Reserve, 1992-2005. Mostly East Coast (STA Pt. Judith, RI; RTC Yorktown, VA, USCGC VALIANT WMEC-621 in Miami Beach, FL) but did some Gulf Coast time too (RESUNIT Birmingham, AL; STA Mobile, AL; Port Security Unit 307, St. Petersburg, FL; last assignment reserve activation for 7 months at MSO Pt. Arthur, TX). Last reserve unit was MSO St. Louis, MO---not a good place for Coasties...we need to be out by the real shoreline.

I still serve, after a fashion; currently I'm a DoD GS-12 at Pearl Harbor, HI. As a BTW: Hawaii finally got its first Daytona R/T out here---it's in the showroom at Windward Dodge in Kaneohe (north side of the island)!

Thinking about selling my Marauder...Honolulu PD is buying them!

HighHorseman

11-24-2005, 07:29 AM

I'll add another AF member. I'm 7 years Reserve (over 3 of it spent active) and I'm currently a C5 loadmaster stationed at Dover AFB. I'm hired on with my squadron to upgrade to pilot next year when we start our transition over to the C-17.

Feros

08-17-2006, 09:31 PM

15 1/2 years US Army SFC / E-7 (15K)
Sr. Instructor/Writer for Basic Electronics for MOS'
15Y, 15N, 15F, 15J, 15X
I was a 31M (25S now) back in 91-95, mainly worked with the grunts (31U now 25U) due to the units I was in didn't have my equipment in 91-94. Became a 68F (15F now) in 95 had to get out of signal! Got promoted to E-7 and became a 15K.
I will stay in untill they tell me to get out!

Nanook

08-17-2006, 09:47 PM

Radioman Chief U.S.N 1969-1979

Gulf Of Tonkin Club
Team Olongapo City :lol:
Team Lumpia :lol:
Team Short Time :lol:
USS St. Louis LKA-116
Comphibron Seven Viet Nam
1971-1972

God Bless and protect all of you past, present and future. :clap:

GO-218

08-17-2006, 09:49 PM

RETIRED ARMY 22yrs. Still serving abroad......Happy to be here, proud to serve

shanmwebb

08-17-2006, 09:52 PM

I'm an armywife...does that count?? :)

Nah...my husband is active army MP, 5 years in...15 to go (or more!) OIFII and soon to be OEFVI (is that what number they're on now??!!)

jbp-ohio

08-17-2006, 11:06 PM

United States Army! 1986-1990.
Basic @ FT. Jackson S.C.
AIT @ Ft. Gordon GA. (31M Radio com)
One and only duty station was Ft. Richardson Alaska.........

bearmandog

08-17-2006, 11:17 PM

U.S.Army Retired 24 Years
1SG/ 91C
1976-2000

Kolk1

08-17-2006, 11:25 PM

Usmc 98-02

3996 Daytona

08-17-2006, 11:26 PM

10 years Navy, 1980 - 1990 Aviation Electrician, made first class before leaving. My squadrons and aircraft worked on.

VT-27 T28 Trojan
VAQ-33 A6 Intruder, A4 Skyhawk, A3 I forgot the name, & P3 Orion
HM-14 (training) RH53D
HM-15 (plank owner) MH53E Seadragon

Enjoyed the time served very much and I kick myself for getting out.

Bravo Zulu to all who serve!!!

navycharger

08-17-2006, 11:39 PM

4 years in the navy so far, e-5 electronics technician.. many more years to come hopefully..!!!!!

fatdog

08-18-2006, 06:01 AM

I'm an armywife...does that count?? :)

Nah...my husband is active army MP, 5 years in...15 to go (or more!) OIFII and soon to be OEFVI (is that what number they're on now??!!)

Yes...It....Does!

US ARMY Retired....21 years.....SFC.....great ride...loved it.

TJchargerRT

08-18-2006, 06:14 AM

4yrs Navy Aviation Machinists Mate (AD) "Jet Mechanic" and comming up on 1yr Air force Pilot Trainee.

Harleyred

08-18-2006, 06:30 AM

20 years U.S. Navy Machinist Mate Senior Chief (E-8), close to the end but not quite ready to give it up just yet.

Redleg

08-18-2006, 06:31 AM

Army Captain. Served with the 10th MTN DIV (OEF 4) and now a Battery Commander (MLRS) in Korea.

Now if only my Exchange New Car Sales would get accurate data on those 2007 Chargers...I could cancel my Mustang GT!

VETEATR

08-18-2006, 07:02 AM

Iyaoyas 92-98 Usmcr

arfur

08-18-2006, 07:29 AM

4yrs Navy Aviation Machinists Mate (AD) "Jet Mechanic" and comming up on 1yr Air force Pilot Trainee.

I was a 'jet mechanic' as well! :)

CHERRY

08-18-2006, 07:36 AM

I joined to become a FIELD MEDIC in Vietnam.

I enlisted on 1-2-73 and went to Fort Knox, KY for Boot Camp, I remember running the mile in full military gear in 5 minutes and 44 seconds.

Then I was transferred to Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Tx where I went through my AIT School. Got out of school and was told that NAM was over and they were not sending anymore troops over. So they let me back to school and I choose to become a Phamacist. Wouldn't you know it I still didn't get to do that either. I ended up becoming a Nosicomial Inspector of the Hospitals; I had to prove the patients got infected with a Hospital Disease due to a DR Malpractice or a Nurse's Negelect. I go to see many things like Burn Patients, Surgerys on cancer victims, and open heart surgeries.

I ended up getting permanant party at Ft Sam Houston which for those in the know is BACHELOR PARADICE, the girls out number the guys like 3 to 1. With those odds, and being only 19, owning a 69 Road Runner with a 440 SIX PACK, 4-speed car didn't hurt me either with the ladies.

They did send me TDY to Camp Drum, Watertown, NY for 3 months and the only girl I saw was my boss who was a Full Bird and she was starting to LOOK GOOD to me, that is when I knew it was time to go back to Ft Sam Houston.

I did meet my wife while stationed at Ft Sam, I was from Ohio, she was from Wisc, we meet in Texas, and we got married in Colorado and have been married for 31 years now.

Oh, by the way I got out of the military on 11-15-75 as I cashed in 45 days of leave. Heck who would want a vacation from paradice ???? I did make it up to Spec-4 but got busted down to E-3 by my E-8 Sarge as he caught me with a girl in the shower in the barricks on a Saturday (dang surprise inspections).

I did try to re-enlist for Operation Desert Storm but I was to old they said. All said and done I had a great time during my almost 3 years in the Army.

Regards
Chuck

mywhitecharger

08-18-2006, 07:44 AM

RETIRED ARMY 22yrs. Still serving abroad......Happy to be here, proud to serve

And they say Americans are easy to pick out overseas....... :lol: :lol:

bloodstripe23

08-18-2006, 08:06 AM

Usmc, 1999-2005, SGT

BurntOrange

08-18-2006, 08:09 AM

http://www.specialoperations.com/Army/Rangers/rgrrgt.gif

With pride for 6 yrs.

Silver Bullet

08-18-2006, 08:12 AM

PH1 (Photographers Mate First Class) USN, Retired (20 years) 1980 - 2000. I am now a Navy contractor working with periscope systems.

RANGERMAN

08-18-2006, 08:16 AM

US Army Ranger 2nd Bn 75th Ranger Reg.
Fort Lewis, Wa.
ETS 1991 final Assignment with a leg unit due to injury. 3/47 CA-L 11B E-5

DaytonaTULSAoklahoma

08-18-2006, 08:30 AM

Welcome!

Retired US ARMY (Signal CORP)

FT. Bragg, NC
Kaiserslautern, Germany,
FT. Huachuca, AZ
Camp Carrol, Korea

GLHS837

08-18-2006, 08:36 AM

PH1 (Photographers Mate First Class) USN, Retired (20 years) 1980 - 2000. I am now a Navy contractor working with periscope systems.

I spent a lotta hours with an Agiflite in my hand:) Nothing says "I can see every damn antenna on your ship" like a 70mm frame taken from 200 feet using an 150mm lens:)

conkrete21

08-18-2006, 09:04 AM

4 years USMC (96-00)

1st Bn 8th Mar Div
Camp Lejeune, NC

Starbase00

08-18-2006, 09:10 AM

US Air Force
1991 - Present

karace1

08-18-2006, 09:32 AM

4 years US Army 33s
Ft. Devens, Mass
Sinop, Turkey
Okinawa, Japan
My father was in the Army during Korean war until they found out he was blind in one eye. Man I loved that guy. Big thanks for all that have and are wearing the uniform.

Zero_Remain

08-18-2006, 09:44 AM

U.S. Army 2000-2005 97B Counterintelligence Agent
Korea
Ft. Lewis, WA
Iraq- 1/25th ID (Stryker)

Gentleman Jack

08-18-2006, 09:56 AM

USAF 1996-present 2A571
B-52H Flying Crew Chief / APG Expediter
Barksdale AFB, LA
96th Aircraft Maintenence Unit (Red Devils)
"BOMBS ON TARGET!"

TALON

08-18-2006, 10:15 AM

USMC (69-73) Disabled Vet, and still collecting a check the 1st of every month.

1st RECON BN (Swift, Silent, Deadly)

Gentleman Jack

08-18-2006, 10:35 AM

Iyaoyas 92-98 Usmcr
If you ain't ordnance...
You're waiting on them!

"Muns control, Red 12..."
"Muns control, Red 12..."
"HOTEL DISPATCH MUNS CONTROL, RED 12!"
"Go ahead, sir"
"Do you remember the request for the 45 X MK82 load for Doom96 delivery to Victor4 I made three hours ago?"
"Roger that sir!"
"I have a load crew standing by with no weapons. Where are my bombs?"
**long silence**
"Stand by, sir"

Top Banana!

08-18-2006, 11:38 AM

8 years active duty Air Force here, ground radio technician, E-6. Almost all of my troops just came back from Iraq. They came back with a newfound respect for the Marines and Army soldiers. I haven't been to the middle east since 2001-2002 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, but will probably have my turn very soon.

fldave

08-18-2006, 11:43 AM

Go Army** 8 yrs, did 4 yrs in Baumholder,Ger (the rock) and 4 yrs in the sand, Ft. Bliss. Had a great time, I think!!

****Support Our Troops****
The best in the world

tridom

08-18-2006, 12:00 PM

Retired USAF E-8. 26 years (1972-1998) Veteran of 2 wars (been to South East Asia and the Middle East)

Did my 26 years on the flightline as an Aircraft Mechanic, Production Super, Quality Assurance Inspector and Superintendent. Now working for the Air Force as a contractor at Langley AFB.

Silver Bullet

08-18-2006, 12:02 PM

I spent a lotta hours with an Agiflite in my hand:) Nothing says "I can see every damn antenna on your ship" like a 70mm frame taken from 200 feet using an 150mm lens:)
Been there and done that also. I spent 10 years in flight status flying in fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. The Agiflight was a good 70mm aerial camera. I miss those days!

HKLEVI

08-18-2006, 04:31 PM

18 year Air Force Security Forces. Currently Instructing at Lackland AFB TX.
http://www.af.mil/shared/media/photodb/photos/031230-F-0000W-001.jpg

Bud

08-18-2006, 05:10 PM

I have been in the Navy for almost 12 years. 8 have been in the SEAL Teams. The picture below was taken while tearing down a hide site at dusk in eastern Asscrackistan summer 2002. We were on a spec recon and the guy behind the camera snapped a quick photo.

http://i8.tinypic.com/24y4dub.jpg

Wild Bill

08-18-2006, 05:20 PM

USMC 1962 - 1966 Semper Fi

RobertKing1

08-18-2006, 06:30 PM

1982-1999 5/19 Special Forces
1999-2000 140 Signal Company
2000-Present 89TC

Master Sergeant E-8/AGR

Plan on staying as long as I can.

wiesek

08-18-2006, 08:13 PM

Army, 14yrs SFC. I was 98 series. Spent time in Germany, Kuwait then NSA for 8yrs and then Yippe Korea. Spent my last 3 yrs at Ft Huachuca as a Master instructor. Got talked into getting out in 03 to take over the family businesses.
So far I havent regretted it, I get to see my youngest grow up everyday and I missed that with the other two. Thats one of the great things about the military, it gives you a sense of perspective on life and you appreciate even the seemingly mundane things that a lot of people take for granted.

Nanook

08-18-2006, 09:25 PM

stealthrider

08-18-2006, 10:01 PM

US Army (E5) '82 - '86
M-60A3 Tank Commander
Ft Lewis, WA
Mainz, Germany (Lee Barracks)

Bud

08-18-2006, 11:17 PM

Hey Bud! Where was ya' my entire liberty career when I needed you as my best bud on the beach the first night of liberty (in the Navy - liberty means "your temporary freedom") anywhere and anytime in the world after being at sea for 60 days.? Be about 15 San Miguels into getting ====faced, ready for bar fly hunting then suddenly announce to the entire bar, that I could kick anyone's ass in the whole place?! :silenced:

Seriously. You are the real deal. Thank you and your Seal Teams for always being the first to be in harms way and keeping us all safe.

And to anyone in the world underway on Navy grey at sea reading this right now, I bowdown. Always on watch and vigilant.http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/images/icons/icon14.gif

Rick

Rick,

Thanks bro! I've got to tell you though, the limited time I've spent on ships (around 30 days total in 12 years) I have gained more respect for the ball busting, 18 hour days, 7 days a week, work that most of the guys do while underway. We get spoiled in the Teams. I spent 3 months in Pattaya, Thailand in a beach bungalow in a resort with made service while the guys on the ship were appreciative for their 3 days of liberty.

Rick

GoManGo3047

08-18-2006, 11:36 PM

U.S. Army 1986 to Present, on the way out now, will retire in November 1st this year

Stretch

08-19-2006, 12:07 AM

January will be 21 years. MACS (E-8) U. S. Navy. Finishing up my LAST sea time on a ship, then about three more at shore till I throw in the towell. Harley red, where you stationed?

Bud

08-19-2006, 12:09 AM

Drew,

Did you sign up for the SRT experience yet?

shodanusmc

08-19-2006, 10:23 AM

Marine Corps Infantry Officer. 1/9 and 2/4, 3rd Mar Div. God, I am old!

Banana #2505

08-19-2006, 12:26 PM

I did 5 years in the Navy as an Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class. I am out now and have been working a company called Blackwater and love it.

When I was in the Navy I was stationed in Pearl Harbor 01-04 was in Iraq with the Navy at Camp Victory from 04-05 and I got out while I was in "C" school in October of 05

Hurricane Relief from Nov 05 - May 06
International Zone Iraq Jun 06 - Pres

Arl37

08-19-2006, 01:15 PM

11 years active (66 to 77), 9 years in reserves. Served on USS Indra ARL-37 as part of Mobile Riverine Batallion ( MRB) in Vietnam. Upon returning from Vietnam Navy sent me to law school. Retired Commander JAGC USNR-R

I am prourd of my service and the service of all of those who are serving, those who have served and especially those who sacrificed their lives and health.

mcinfantry

08-19-2006, 01:37 PM

USMC security forces sasebo japan, and heavy guns. beon out since late 94...

i own a 1968 deuce to remind me, a well as a zodiac, tents, 1942 dodge wc-53, and a few others

chargerchuck

08-19-2006, 01:48 PM

USN 1965-1971 Leeward Point-Gitmo, NAS Jax, AE-2

Texas_HEMI

08-19-2006, 01:55 PM

USN 1982 - 1990

Electronics Technician 2nd Class (E-5)

Served at Naval Education and Training Support Center (San Diego) Also stationed on the USS Hepburn FF-1055 (now decomissioned December 20, 1991)

http://www.redtailboas.com/charger/ff1055_ship7.gifhttp://www.redtailboas.com/charger/ff1055_ship1.gifhttp://www.redtailboas.com/charger/ff1055_ship2.gif
http://www.redtailboas.com/charger/ff1055coa.jpg

Zentenk

08-19-2006, 03:59 PM

USAF Active - right now

E-3

The Hamster

08-19-2006, 04:12 PM

Marine Corps, Active, Almost 7 years now. Been all over the place, Japan, West Africa, Middle East, Europe...Just finished Embassy duty and now stationed back in the States. First thing i bought when i got back was the Charger.

Tapout

08-19-2006, 04:20 PM

Never actually been in the Military...But have a ton of respect for those of you that are and have been.

I have taught the Canadian Military... Martial Art's for the past 9 years. Taught Security Enforcement just before the Olympic Games were held here.

So I have a lot of friends that are currently in the Military I have three real good buddies that are in Afghanastan right now. Two weeks ago a student of mine. (not a real close friend) was killed in Khandahar.

I remember vacationing as a kid, in San Diego and saw alot of Marines and Navy Men and Women...I always remembered how cool they looked!!! Took my kids to San Diego in October and saw alot of the same looking people!!! Something about that look and commorodity (sp) that sorta takes my breath away.

Just wanted to say thanks to all of you guys for what you do every day!!! You are truly BRAVE people!

Tapout

snipe2213

08-20-2006, 07:27 AM

Active Duty Navy EN1(SW). 9 years sea duty and finally get to retire with 20 years in October. WOO-HOOOOOO.:grin: :grin:

SOCALTHOME

09-06-2006, 08:08 PM

USN 1988- present / CS1
http://navysite.de/navy/navy.gif
http://buperscd.technology.navy.mil/bup_updt/508/unireg/chapter4/images/4226_19.jpghttp://www.destroyers.org/ShipsStore/SS-Images/Jewelry/J51.jpg

stationed all 18 years in San Diego (12 yrs sea duty)

from ship to shore to ship to shore to ship to ship (present)

10373 USS O' Brien DD-975 / 1988-1992
10374 USS Ogden LPD-5 / 1995-1999
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/8/81/Mercy.jpg/300px-Mercy.jpg USNS Mercy 1999-2002
10375 USS Higgins DDG-76 / 2002-2003
10371 USS Benfold DDG-65 / 2003-2006
10372 USS Rushmore LSD-47 / 2006-2008

Hlzblz

09-06-2006, 08:22 PM

So I have a lot of friends that are currently in the Military I have three real good buddies that are in Afghanastan right now. Two weeks ago a student of mine. (not a real close friend) was killed in Khandahar.

I remember vacationing as a kid, in San Diego and saw alot of Marines and Navy Men and Women...I always remembered how cool they looked!!! Took my kids to San Diego in October and saw alot of the same looking people!!! Something about that look and commorodity (sp) that sorta takes my breath away.

Just wanted to say thanks to all of you guys for what you do every day!!! You are truly BRAVE people!

Tapout

Sorry to hear about your buddy!!!! I too have lost a couple of close friends.

Also wanted to say thanks to you TAPOUT for taking the time to say something nice. Alot of people might or might not think about us on a daily basis, but it's nice to know that some do.

SFC Scott Belzer

TorRed 1161

09-06-2006, 09:23 PM

Here's some ancient history for you: I was 3 years US Army in the Korean War (anyone remember that one?:lol: )

TJRinNM

09-06-2006, 10:00 PM

There was a war in Korea!? j/k I've been to Osan A.B. several times.

Former U.S.A.F. Security Police.

soccerbachelor

09-06-2006, 11:42 PM

US Navy for a year and a half, 4 and a half more to go. ET3 on the USS Carl Vinson.

baullz

09-06-2006, 11:56 PM

3 1/2 years in the Army National Guard, spent a little over my first year in Iraq, Trailblazin, B-company 141st Engineer Combat Battalion (12B).

Now we're being "changed" (I use that word lightly because we are already engineers) into the 817th Sapper Company.

Should be fun, hopefully will be headed to the Sapper Leadership Course next summer.

SAPPERS LEAD THE WAY!!! HOOAH!!

ephines

09-07-2006, 12:15 AM

US Navy Active Submariner

charger1

09-07-2006, 12:49 AM

Active USN; ABE2. On Shore duty. Been in for seven years.

nightstalker2

09-07-2006, 01:08 AM

Marines From: aug-1978- oct-1993. You gota love it. from never nervous.

Feros

09-07-2006, 05:39 AM

Here's some ancient history for you: I was 3 years US Army in the Korean War (anyone remember that one?:lol: )

YUp, been there..well not during the real war, but from OCT 91- OCT 92, NOV 98-NOV 99, SEP 02-DEC 03. Still a war over there, just not near as much fighting.

Black Hemi

09-07-2006, 07:03 AM

US Army Military Police 1983-1986 SP4/E-4

SRT8a911

09-07-2006, 07:43 AM

I'm an Army brat and have never served in the military, but I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you who have. My father is a retired LtCol. that did two tours in Nam sitting in a Huey in support of the Special Forces. One of his brothers was in the battle of Midway and the other was a Naval Commander. I'm honored to be related and proud to be American. Thank all of you for your sacrifices. I salute you!!!!!!:clap: :clap: :clap:

Go ManGo!#565

09-07-2006, 09:10 AM

USAF E-6 (Technical Sergeant) December 1989 - Present

Bases:

1990-1993 March AFB, CA
1993-1994 Kunsan AB, ROK
1994-1997 Travis AFB, CA
1997-1998 Kunsan AB, ROK
1998-2002 Eglin AFB, FL
2002-2003 Osan AB, ROK
2003-Present US Air Force Academy, CO

Next Base: Your guess is as good as mine!

Retirement Date: The first day I am eligible to drop the paperwork, it is done!

SanDiegoCharger

09-07-2006, 09:33 AM

Marine Corps - 1969-1971

Matt35F

09-07-2006, 09:43 AM

Army National Guard, 2000-present.

Intelligence Analyst, E6/Staff Sergeant.

TonyV

09-07-2006, 09:53 AM

U. S. Marine Corps 1983-1996
F-4S Radar Tech at MCAS Kanehoe Bay, HI and F/A-18 Avionics Tech at MCAS El Toro, CA

BigLou

09-07-2006, 01:27 PM

US Army 1989 to Present SFC/E-7 Currently recruiter in New London, CT
_____________________________
Torred #0165
Fully Loaded
22"s Big Boy Rims
6000k Hid
20% Front //5% Rear Tint

wallew

09-07-2006, 02:04 PM

USMC security forces sasebo japan, and heavy guns. beon out since late 94...

i own a 1968 deuce to remind me, a well as a zodiac, tents, 1942 dodge wc-53, and a few others

McI,
Aren't you a Steel Soldiers member?

jim

Bill X_R

09-07-2006, 06:30 PM

USS NIMITZ 89-93
EM-2

There were good times and there were bad times

Wouldn't have changed a thing though!

althepa

09-07-2006, 08:51 PM

9 years total active time in the Army, started out as an enlisted airborne infantryman, now a medical officer.

c1503

09-07-2006, 09:07 PM

Great to see the military community here. 6 years active and been in the guard since 99 just re-enlisted for another 6 going to make it 20+ years I love soldiering.(plus doing the weekend drill pays for 3/4 of my payment!) Just got back from Afghanistan last year and loved my 1 year there. Havent been to Iraq yet but will end up going soon. Well good to see you all here hope to see you somewhere down the road.

U.S. ARMY 13F (Rock Hard F.I.S.T.)
(And don't get caught without your coin!!!:D )

Got_hemi?

09-07-2006, 09:10 PM

2004-2005 Iraq veteran as Combat engineer in the army. Eagerly awaiting my next tour. I want to get it done with so I can go to college.

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k95/0lurch0/me.jpg

dybaxter

09-07-2006, 09:18 PM

Outstanding to hear from so many of America's finest. I was US Army Signal Corps. 1985 - 91 active duty 7yr reserve. Ran the Mars radio station AAR0USB at Fort Lewis Washington and AEM1USA in Germany. Spent time in Ethopia Africa, Taiwan, Germany. i.e. the military US Army Plate OHHEMI

nylatin

09-08-2006, 11:22 AM

USMC 1983-1987
HMM-268 Red Dragons
Stationed in Tustin California (base is now closed and they moved to Camp Pendleton. :sad: Had some great time there

Did a stint on The Rock, aka Okinawa, MCAS Futema 1984

Also on the USS New Orleans for a West Pac 1986, ship is scheduled to be used as a reef, so I have heard.

Time sure does fly.

Semper FI

tramp

09-08-2006, 06:04 PM

us navy 72 to78
submarine duty
so young, still makes me smile most of the time

3vom

09-08-2006, 07:44 PM

USMC
1999-2004
And their are no EX Marines that I know of. Once a Marine always a Marine!!!!!!!

HemiSteel

10-07-2006, 02:43 PM

Avionics Technician for almost 13 years. Currently at NAS Oceana teaching electronic repair of the F-18E/F Super Hornet.

giznome

10-07-2006, 03:13 PM

Army Reserve 2001-present. Deployed to Iraq 3/03-4/04 for OIF 1&2. I'm the Communication NCO for my unit now, but was an MP during the deployment. Gunner on a three-man MP team to be specific.

ChasenSRT8

10-07-2006, 03:35 PM

USS ENTERPRISE CVN-65. 1984-88 Aircraft director ABH3. Great times!

charger.de

10-07-2006, 05:31 PM

Current soldier here SPC(p) US ARMY stationed in katterbach germany, lovin life hee here with my charger, really impressed how many people here are in the service or ex service members,

95ttoplt1

10-07-2006, 05:38 PM

Current soldier here SPC(p) US ARMY stationed in katterbach germany, lovin life hee here with my charger, really impressed how many people here are in the service or ex service members,

Katterbach SUX!!

I work in Hangar 5 :(

US Army

Was enlisted 2002-2004 Arctic Sniper :)

Now I am a CW2 Chinook pilot

Cmots24

10-07-2006, 06:01 PM

I am in the navy 8 years.....OS1/E6....ASTAC, I control Helicopters....

aceebow

10-07-2006, 06:06 PM

USAF here.. Avionics Tech on the B-52 bomber. 1986-1990

3vom

10-19-2006, 04:01 PM

Marine for almost 2 years now...2 years on March 1st. Stuck in Japan for now...could be worse...but i did get to go to Iwo Jima last week.
What camp are you on? Schwab for me for about 18 months

JBthe3rd

10-19-2006, 04:07 PM

You cant spell PIMP without an MP Hoaaahhhh!!!

BigLou

10-19-2006, 04:09 PM

I'm US Army. Been in for 17 years. I'm currently a US Army Recruiting Station Commander in New London, CT. I was stationed in Germany twice, one tour in Korea, Ft Campbell, Ky and Ft Drum, NY(VERY COLD PLACE). As recruiter I worked in Washington DC and now here I am..........:D

TB3113

10-19-2006, 04:11 PM

Army at Ft Carson, CO, well actually I been deployed more in the last 7 years then I have been here. 14 years and counting.

DCourt

10-19-2006, 04:19 PM

Prior active duty Marine 98-06
~4 years Camp Lejeune, NC 2nd RadBn
4 years Fort Meade, Co L MCSB

Now, Marine reserves, IMA Fort Meade
Day to day job = dirty contractor =)

sirtate

10-19-2006, 04:32 PM

TORRED#1416

10-19-2006, 04:44 PM

USAF 1986-1990 / Communications
87-88 RAF Greenham Common, UK
89-90 Altus AFB, OK

Surprised that there are this many!

YCCharger

10-19-2006, 05:01 PM

10 Years Army - Got out in '02.

SSG 12B/51H

Finished up at the 801st En Bn in Oakland Ca.
Was 244th En Bn for a while.

Was attached to 1st 12th and 10th SF for a while down at Carson.

Been to Panama, Marshall Islands, Germany, Saudi, Bosnia...

I salute all of you still in and deployed out in Iraq. Keep your eyes peeled boys and come home safely will ya?

EODcharger

10-19-2006, 05:13 PM

Active Duty Army.
89D20, Explosive Ordnance Disposal.

"Initial Success, or Total Failure!"

tridom

10-19-2006, 05:14 PM

tridom

10-19-2006, 05:17 PM

Active Duty Army.
89D20, Explosive Ordnance Disposal.

"Initial Success, or Total Failure!"

"If you see him running.....try to keep up!" :lol:

I admire you for doing that job. Its a dangerous one for sure. Try to stay safe man.

EODcharger

10-19-2006, 05:23 PM

"If you see him running.....try to keep up!" :lol:

I admire you for doing that job. Its a dangerous one for sure. Try to stay safe man.

I try my hardest, but its been a tough year for us. Found out Sunday that one of my buddies, a Marine I went thru school with, lost his life in Iraq last week. Really make you stop and think.:cry: But, its still very much worth it.

KUPAA

10-19-2006, 05:26 PM

Devil Dog here! 86 - 94

APBT

10-19-2006, 05:29 PM

US Army 1991-1998

Sergeant Cable Dog.

Silver Charger R/T

10-19-2006, 05:53 PM

Oklahoma Army National Guard 1998-2005

superdart

10-19-2006, 06:11 PM

SGT, US Army 1993-2000
DS Armament Tech/Tank Turret Mech(45K) - If it went BOOM, I worked on it......

1st Cavalry Division - Ft. Hood, TX

We're the Cav...where DIDN'T we go???

- Part of the original M1A2 fielding team for 3/8 Cav (First combat unit to receive A2s), and also on the rollover team for the ODS Bradleys at 1/9 Cav.

R&T'sR/Tw/R/TPG

10-19-2006, 06:50 PM

I don't know if a Canadian can chime in here, but I served 3yrs in the Airforce (technically the Air Arm of the Canadian Armed Forces) in Trenton with the odd month in Lahr and Baden Germany many moons ago... we *just* got to waer blue uniforms when I left in 1990...

Why not? The country was not specified :D When I was a kid over in Germany, my family used to love going to the Canadian px and commissary. They had so much stuff that the US facilities didn't carry, made the long drive worth it :)

tridom

10-19-2006, 07:58 PM

I try my hardest, but its been a tough year for us. Found out Sunday that one of my buddies, a Marine I went thru school with, lost his life in Iraq last week. Really make you stop and think.:cry: But, its still very much worth it.

Sorry to hear that. My family's thoughts and prayers go out to you and his family.

"The price of freedom is constant vigilance"......unfortunate, but true. You boys are maitaining that vigilance now and I'm damned proud of every one of you. Believe it or not....it sometimes makes me feel sorry that I'm not in anymore. But, I did 26 years. It was time to pass that torch. Makes me happy to hear you guys are carrying it so well.

EODcharger

10-19-2006, 08:01 PM

Sorry to hear that. My family's thoughts and prayers go out to you and his family.

"The price of freedom is constant vigilance"......unfortunate, but true. You boys are maitaining that vigilance now and I'm damned proud of every one of you. Believe it or not....it sometimes makes me feel sorry that I'm not in anymore. But, I did 26 years. It was time to pass that torch. Makes me happy to hear you guys are carrying it so well.

Only thru the traditions, experience, and examples set by those before us. My hats off to you sir. Thank you for your service.

tridom

10-19-2006, 08:06 PM

Only thru the traditions, experience, and examples set by those before us. My hats off to you sir. Thank you for your service.

No- the thanks goes to every one of you boys here that are currently serving. You are the sheepdogs...standing ready to fight the wolves to protect the rest of us that are the sheep. Doing what you must to protect and preserve what we all hold so dear. Guess I am now one of the sheep ;) - so the thanks go to you.

Santez Morrow

10-19-2006, 08:18 PM

7 years USAF 1990 - 1997

Civil Engineering Squadon
Bitburg AFB, Germany 1990 - 1992
Vandenberg AFB, California 1992-1997

ChargerSXT

10-20-2006, 10:05 AM

My sincerest THANK YOU goes out to all the men and women who are serving, or have served, in any branch of the military. You guys and gals don't get half of the recognition and thanks that you deserve.

I have over 15 years of active and reseve time, enlisted and officer, in both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps.

I am currently, a LCDR (O-4) in the Navy Reserves.

rotyler

10-20-2006, 11:54 AM

USAF: 1979 - Present
MSgt
Security Forces (Hooah!)
Iraq - 2004
Too many other places before and after to mention

BBSRT8

10-20-2006, 12:47 PM

U.S. Navy Since 1986. GSCS (E-8) getting ready to hang it up in Nov.
Time to spend some time with the wife (She's put up with more than her fair share of deployments).
And I get to spend some more time with my car.

BlackClover

10-20-2006, 12:47 PM

Us Army
1995-2002
Airborne
Air Assault
Sapper

daytona3509

11-21-2006, 08:25 PM

12 years USN All of it foward deployed. They made me come back. Said I had to much time away. Last duty was the USS Kitty Hawk, currently at SPecial Boat Team 12.

darkkyn

11-21-2006, 08:58 PM

91B then 91W30

medic for ya all.. E6 type.

InferAl

11-21-2006, 09:18 PM

U.S. Army 1974-1976 U.S. Army Port Pusan Korea

red35

11-22-2006, 07:55 AM

United States Air Force...AWACS radar Technician 552nd Air Control Wing Tinker AFB, OK 1991 - 1998.

red35

11-22-2006, 08:10 AM

United States Air Force...AWACS radar Technician 552nd Air Control Wing Tinker AFB, OK 1991 - 1998.

I was SSGT when I left.

charger.de

11-22-2006, 08:18 AM

united states army, active duty 2003-???? lovin life here in germany. stationed with 1-1 avn rgt 4th bde 1st id. than hhc 12th cab 1st ad. now 3-158 avn rgt 12 cab, 1st ad.

keepchargin07

11-22-2006, 09:00 AM

USMC 1999-2003 Much love to everyone still protecting and keeping it safe for us here at home.

NoFearSRT8

11-22-2006, 09:18 AM

United States Marine Corps
1992 to Present

MagPearl06 R/T

11-22-2006, 10:18 AM

United States Marine Corps:
1992-1996

Hardhitten

11-22-2006, 11:44 AM

US ARMY 4 years, 97-00. Infantry

GoManGo3047

11-22-2006, 03:48 PM

22 days into Retirement..woooo lovin life. 20 years and 15 days US Army. Hooooah!!!!

ryderbiker

11-22-2006, 08:24 PM

!0 yrs and counting in the Army, 11C SSG but should pic E-7 in January. Ft. Carson, CO.; Ft. Benning, GA, Camp Casey, Korea, Ft. Riley, KS. Got back from Iraq in January.

SOCALTHOME

11-22-2006, 08:39 PM

18+ yrs in San Diego going from ship to ship since 1988. (USS O'Brien DD-975, USS Ogden LPD-5, USNS Mercy TAH-19, USS Higgins DDG-76, USS Benfold DDG-65 & now on USS Rushmore LSD-47)

Only 19 months to go till retirement.....

divinejr11

11-22-2006, 08:49 PM

US Air Force May 2001 - Present, Security Forces served in Afghanistan, Iraq and Korea.

Hardhitten

11-22-2006, 10:54 PM

Nice lots of actives still, Stay safe and thanks for serving=)

Tee

11-23-2006, 12:32 AM

1. Lotta Vets & Active Duty in this forum.
2. Lot of old Farts in here drivin LX's.....

I served USAF 1971-1979. Security Police/Law Enforcement Specialist.
1972-1973, Remote Radar Base, Diyarbakir Turkey.
1973-1975 Kirtland AFB, New Mexico (Loved Albuquerque)
1975-1979, Yokota AB Japan. Worked Customs there so probably processed some of you guys comming to the Far East and some of the Pilots on the Flight Line.

Still carrying a badge & gun, Arkansas State Police for over 20 years now.

You guys still in don't get enough credit. Ya'll stay safe and THANKS for taking care of us with your sacrifice...
Tee

DLE88

11-23-2006, 12:37 AM

USAF here. Just put on SSgt (E5). Stationed at Whiteman AFB. AFSC 2A656. Electrical Environmental Journeyman. Been in since Aug 29, 2000. I get out in 2020!!!

Top Banana!

11-23-2006, 02:03 AM

United States Air Force...AWACS radar Technician 552nd Air Control Wing Tinker AFB, OK 1991 - 1998.

I have some friends that work on that very thing in the 552d, I'm ground radio over in the 3d Herd.

FurBurger

11-23-2006, 12:26 PM

US ARMY 2003-?
25F
10th MTN DIV Ft. Drum...has to be the coldest installation in the Army!!
OIF AUG '05 - AUG '06
OIF again....near future...not looking forward to it!
Debating on whether to go OCS or Warrant!!

THE Saturn 5

11-23-2006, 01:52 PM

Active Duty Navy EM3, switching over from enlisted to officer.

otto_laryn

11-23-2006, 02:48 PM

USMC 1996-2000 Adjutant's Clerk (imagine my surprise when i learned i joined the marine corps to become a clerk)

I was first stationed with HMM-364 at MCAS El Toro until another unit(HMM-268) completing work ups and set to deploy on WestPac had a clerk go UA. Came back to El Toro and was one of the last units to leave the air station. Once at Camp Pedleton I went to MALS-16 when admin was consolidated and stayed there until December of 1999 when I started terminal leave. I wasn't a sh!tbag, but after three years or so I realized I wouldn't make a career out of it and started to focus on that wake up...My only regret.

Semper Fidelis

red35

11-27-2006, 02:05 AM

I have some friends that work on that very thing in the 552d, I'm ground radio over in the 3d Herd.

Hats off to the 3rd Herd...when I left I thought they were looking at moving the 3rd Herd to another base. It is good to see you are still there.

Keep rockin !

Carby

11-27-2006, 02:24 AM

Sergeant, US Army
Active Duty: DEC98-FEB03 (Signal Corps, 31F=25F)
Reserve:FEB03-Present (Medical Service Corps 91S=68S)
-just returned from 12 months in Iraq and very happy to be home
-about one year left on current extension (fingers crossed)
-I've been stationed at:
Ft. Knox, Ky
Ft. Gordon, GA
Yongsan, ROK (Korea)
Ft. Hood, TX
LSA Adder, Iraq

Like a lot of other members have said, its good to be a part of an online community with so many military personnel comprising the membership.
HOOAH!

K.D.K.

11-27-2006, 05:33 AM

Military US Army
Army Security Agency (ASA), Military Intel.
26 Oct 59-31 Dec 81 - 22 yrs, 2 months, 5 days
98G5HGMK3 MSG E-8
Most of time spent in Germany (German linguist)
Stateside tours included:
Language School Monterey CA Basic German Jun - Dec 64
Goodfellow AFB, San Angelo TX Instructor Jan 70-May 72
Fort Devens, MA Aug 76-Dec 77 Instructor
Language School, Monterey CA Advanced German Jan-Jun 78
In Germany, was stationed in Kassel, Herzogenaurch (Schneeberg), Augsburg.
Presently DAC translator in Bonn.

K. Knorr Torred #1083.

MPSarge

11-27-2006, 06:09 AM

First Sergeant, US Army (Military Police), 24 years, 1982-present.... still serving. Stationed at Ft Carson, CO

juanitorus

11-27-2006, 11:37 AM

sgt e-5, active army as a light wheeled mechanic. in since july 2001. so far: camp casey, korea jan02-jan03; fort bragg, nc jan03-oct06 with iraq depoyments from mar03-may04 & feb05-dec05; at apg, md right now for bncoc and enroute to the netherlands in jan.

BAMASRT8

11-27-2006, 01:20 PM

USMC (Security Forces Battalion) 1986-1990.

STLMARINE

11-27-2006, 01:42 PM

Sgt Usmc-2000-present
Currently On Inspector Instructor Duty In My Hometown Of St.louis, Mo.
Oif 1 Veteran March 19th 2003 Invaded Iraq And Opened The Gates Of Hell.... Didn't Matter One Bit Because The Satan Ran When He Saw The Devil Dogs Coming
Oooh Freakin Rah!!!

TorRed Charger

11-27-2006, 02:36 PM

PFC in the US Army right now. Working on my E-4 waiver... Right now I am stationed in Vilseck, Germany in the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment. My MOS is a 63B, (All Wheel Vehicle Mechanic).

MPSarge

11-27-2006, 03:19 PM

Hey TorRed,

How is it taking the Charger out on the autobahns? I bought mine on PCS leave coming from Germany. I would kill to take it for a ride there.

TorRed Charger

11-27-2006, 10:52 PM

I left the charger in AZ, my wife is taking care of it there. She is actually getting ready to join the Air Force. She leaves for basic training in Feb.

Zero_Remain

11-27-2006, 11:08 PM

PFC in the US Army right now. Working on my E-4 waiver... Right now I am stationed in Vilseck, Germany in the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment. My MOS is a 63B, (All Wheel Vehicle Mechanic).

You're in 2-14 CAV? I was in Bravo Troop, got out in December. You in HHT?

lazrguy

11-27-2006, 11:09 PM

U.S. Army 1989-1992. Spent 5 months in the sand pit known as Kuwait during the first go-around. My hat is off to those who choose it as a career.

67N, Helicopter Mechanic. Now I work on great big Lasers... Who Knew?

banana man

11-28-2006, 02:03 AM

US Air force security forces 99-03

K.D.K.

11-28-2006, 02:21 AM

Hey TorRed,

How is it taking the Charger out on the autobahns? I bought mine on PCS leave coming from Germany. I would kill to take it for a ride there.

I only occasionally drive it that hard. Have had it up to the rev limiter only once (approx 150 mph). As you know, there are a lot of fast cars out there.
Many Audi, BMW, and Mercedes vehicles are now available with more than 500hp. Can't run with them.

k.knorr

By the way, I was on orders to Ft. Carson with TDY enroute to SGM's academy at Ft. Bliss, TX when I decided to retire instead.

TorRed Charger

11-28-2006, 09:13 AM

You're in 2-14 CAV? I was in Bravo Troop, got out in December. You in HHT?

I am in 6th Squadron...Maintenance Troop (on paper), but I am in 1st Squadron as support (Combat Repair Team, or "CRT"). If the infantry breaks their equipment, we fix it :lol:

Raptor

11-28-2006, 09:21 AM

Army

1974-1981

Buddy08

11-30-2006, 07:09 AM

SSgt (E-5) USAF Aug 2001 - Present

I am a Communications Computer Systems Operator which basically means computer geek. I've had three assignments... First Patrick AFB, FL (Cocoa Beach), Second Tyndall AFB, FL (Panama City) and presently Washington D.C. (Pentagon)

Can't complain too much! :)

DAREU

11-30-2006, 09:32 PM

11 Years USN..... Stll active as a NC1... Been to about 15 countries... Still serving my country strong....

Major

12-01-2006, 09:14 AM

SSG U.S Army since 98....

25B

Fort Gordon, GA
Naples, Italy
Fort Jackson, SC
Doha, Qatar
Camp Carrol, Korea

Inferno Charger

12-02-2006, 03:38 PM

USAF Reserve
November 2006 - Present
E-3 (Airman First Class) as of now and after basic and technical school E-4 (Senior Airman)

Basic Training (March 20, 2007)
Technical School (May 20, 2007)

I will be stationed at Scott AFB in the 932 Airlift Wing as an Aerospace Maintenance Technician doing reserve duty but I want to be an active reservist so I can work on jets every day of the week instead of once a month.

My dad was in the Air Force (4 years) during Vietnam doing base maintenance at a SAC base in Texas.

DAREU

12-03-2006, 09:32 AM

11 Years USN..... Stll active as a NC1... Been to about 15 countries... Still serving my country strong....

got orders to phoeniz arizona, will be there may 07. anyone in the area

06topbanana

12-03-2006, 11:14 AM

joined the usar when i was a junior in high school and had to have my dad sign my contract. enlisted as a air cond tech. and am currently doing everything maintenance needed in any motorpool around me. after my tour in iraq i volunteered for a tour at a mobilization site that trains troups tactics before thier deployment (so far its been a fun tour). as a civilian im also a military technician that turns wrenches for a living in northern california. im halfway to 20 but will end up doing 35 due to my civilian career. happy late veterans day everybody.

Kraid

12-03-2006, 02:50 PM

Submariner. USS Olympia. SSN 717. Stationed in Pearl Harbor, HI. ET3 2 years.

Calicat771

12-08-2006, 08:24 PM

USAF E-5 here, Mar 2000 - Present, Active Duty
ex F-15 Crew Chief, cross training into Combat Documentation (Photo), in school right now.
OEF 2001 & 2002
OIF 2006 "I'll Be Back !!!"

06 Rumblebee

12-08-2006, 09:12 PM

Just retired today from the Navy with 20 years active duty 11 cruises and a butt load of detachments. Had a awesome retirment ceremony today. my side boy's where on motorcycles and I was piped ashore with the wife on my bike. Here is the best part, arrived at the ceremony in a new superbee loaned to me from dodge for the day. Great day for me. WHAAAAAA HOOOOOO!!!!!!! I'M A CIVILIAN NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :grin: :rockon: :rockon: