US Navy 1975-1979 Missle Fire Control Systems
Reserves for a few more years
USS Richard L. Page FFG-5
Home port Norfolk, Va
TAD in a lot of places
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US Navy 1975-1979 Missle Fire Control Systems
Reserves for a few more years
USS Richard L. Page FFG-5
Home port Norfolk, Va
TAD in a lot of places
Recently retired from USAF (1990-2010)
Radioman 2nd class, USN, 1972-76
NAS Whidbey Island WA
USS McKean DD-784
Heather
Not quite!Quote:
Originally Posted by sissystephanie
Quote:
Originally Posted by Julie Gaum
I just got out of active duty after 15 years (3 tours Iraq, 6 times middle east) many awards and lots of bullets shot and shot at me.. I loved the military and still serve in guard.. so we are out there!
Salute to each of you that have also served.. HOAH!!!!
USN - E-5 / 1964 - 1968 two tours Vietnam . I was on a LST "Landing Ship Tank "
I wondered as I read this thread ,how many of us may have served togeather .
Almost done myself....1989. A career spent doing a very manly thing (aircraft maintenance)Quote:
Originally Posted by Andrea's Lynne
I joined the Navy at age of 17 Feb 1945,
the war in Europe was over that May & with Japan in August
I spent 19 months In & around San Francisco & honorable discharged
came back east & under the GI Bill I got my college education in NYC.
U.s.m.c ;)
THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU!!!! because if it wasent for all of you i could not have the freedom of being who i am. or the freedom being american means. thank you!
United States Marine Corps 1975 -1995
Marksmanship Instrutor
Primary Marksmanship Instructor
Drill Instructor (2X)
Parris Island, SC for nine years.
Did the First Gulf War
Beruit
Pakistan
Israel
Italy
Four years in Okinawa, Japan
Korea
Yada, yada.
News you could use!Quote:
Originally Posted by Ashlee
Bookoo aircraft maintenance jobs in Southeat Alabama (Fort Rucker, Alabama, Skirorsky in Troy Alabama, PEMCO in Dothan, Alabama Helecopter in Ozark Alabama, and another in Mobile but I forget the name.
Fort Rucker is the home of Army Avaition, and Ozark was named one of the top 25 places to retire. Most rent is around less than $300 and most three bed room bath and a half go for less than $100,000.
Even less if you get outside of the city limits of Ozark
HM2 (Hospital Corpsman) USN 2002-2008 :)
Retired USAF 22 years
10 yrs Fighter Avionics, the rest as a medic.
Texas, Thailand, Colorado, New York, Virginia, North Dakota, Maryland, Turkey, Taiwan. Not in that order. All were great assignments. But, the best was with the 11th USAF Hospital, U Tapao, Thailand, '72/'73. Something about combat puts the rest of life in perspective.
US Army Intelligence- 1957-65
It appears that the entire Services were well repesented by the LGBT community for a lot of years.
Danni
Oooh Rah - great career.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dana
Coasties unite:
Reading the threads I count three.
Adding myself makes four.
69-89
Vietnam
Combat Action Ribbon
Host of others
I know this is late but I'm just not getting back online after a long time with no computer.
Retired CWO
SarahLynn
us army 1971 -1974 68f20 aircraft electrian....stateside,overseas korea, missed vietnam when almost all around me seemed to go, when i read the names on the wall i often wonder why not me? did i do enough?
Redlegs hooah!Quote:
Originally Posted by minalost
MSU
Girls Dorm
Panty Raid
:D:danceman:
USAF 1962 - 1982. TDY to Viet Nam in 1967-1968; was supposed to return in 1969 but got PCS orders instead. My time was spent in Radio Relay and Autotracking Radar.
Army Airborne Ranger. 22 years.
Army MI 1985-1991. Europe and Desert Storm
Usaf
atc
1961 - 1965
Thanks Sherry! Just back from 3rd tour, 1 OIF (Iraq) and 2 OEF (Afghan). Worst thing about all 3 tours was not being able to let Lisa come out and play! Too many posts and countries to list. Most service with 82nd Airborne and USASOC. Retiring in a couple of months after 23 years.
Thanks to everyone who has served and protected.
AIRBORNE!
Wow thank you all for your service and I had no idea. Just when you think you are alone, you find out in you're in excellent company. I served in the USAF from 73 to 97, Phantom II, F-4, units all over. Active duty for them all from Viet Nam to Desert Storm, lost track because there was always something, even when it didn't make the news, I was there. My philosophy during those years was pack a wallet full of clothes and a suit case full of money. Love you all and your commitment to freedom.
I think I have 4 awards of the Good Conduct Medal and Three awards of the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, which is the reserves version of the GCMDL. Let's not get into who's got more medals please.Quote:
Originally Posted by janet p
The Humantairian medeal X 2
The Navy Achievemnt X 2
The Navy Commendation X 2
The Defense Commendation X 1
The Navy / Marine Corps Medal X 1
Yada ~ Yada
That and twenty years in the Marines + a college degree in Business Admin ~ Finance gets me a job flipping burgers and shaking fries at Burger King!
Just remember what Chesty said, ""Take me to the brig. I want to see the real Marines."Quote:
Originally Posted by Christy_M
Chesty Puller
USMC 1989-1999
0321/0451/5811
Hawaii
England
Korea
Other places that shall remain nameless
I dont think people are compairing whos got more medals Jeannie I think people are just proud of there accomplishments.. theres no harm in listing what you have earned or where you have been. Im just glad to have served my country and to do so atm still. It shows that even though we do the hardest job on the planet.. and yes it is for those that have never worn the uniform and deployed over the years away from our loved ones.. missing countless birthdays, births and such we should all be proud of what we have done or continue to do.
Ill tell ya one thing we may wear heels and like to look pretty but we could kick some serious butt if asked to do it again.
"imagine wearing a skirt in combat lol"
Well I really must be careful with my report as at present I'm being scoped by the VA for a few agent orange diseases. But if any one cares to quiz me drop me a line. I served 24 in the services.1954 to 1977.5 GC metals,way more than 1 tour in nam.korea expedition medal. More time in nam than needed for sailor or marine to qualify for agent orange benifits. I have been dressing quite often again, make-up a scosh lacking but presentable. Vivian fair
I believe that some of the Highlander units did in WWI--Black Watch and the Cold Cream (er, Cold Stream )Guards did. For the Bosch, It must have really been "up front-and in his face"!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Zoie
I also second the notion that wearing a skirt doesn't mean that we can't kick some serious butt if we need too.:thumbsup:
father 1st inft division germany ww2
me 1st inft division / f.o for atrilery group 1965/1969 metal;s a lot of people made a greater sacrifice than i deserve those
son air born ranger;s at this time air assault some where unknown at this time last comunication said he would call at thanksgiving (we will be glued to the phone)
now looking back the price i paided was small compared too what i recieved back
happy holidays susie
Served from 67-71 and two tours to Vietnam. USN Aviation Machinist Mate, engines and fuel systems on A-7 Corairs. Served on the USS Oriskany. She sitting on the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico 25 miles south of Pensicola in 212ft of water. Attitude is upright facing due south with all mooring chains deployed. Still serving her country as a dive site and artifical reef.
:rose2:
USAF 1970-1981
Vietnam Veteran
too many bases and too many places
I don't how I missed this thread, USN 1981-1984. USS Hoel DDG-13, and a big thank you too everyone who served and is currently serving. Erica.
USN 1977-1981
Forces Afloat
Pacific
South Pacific
Indian Ocean
Persian Gulf
Gulf of Oman
Gulf of Aden
And other garden spots of the world. LOL
What a great thread. USN retired Navy nuc. Submarines (they didnt cal it the silent service for nothing) 30 years and loved it all. I am proud to have served and proud of all of you in this thread. Thanks and god bless.
U.S. Army - 4th Infantry Division - 2-8 -Company B - Central Highlands - Vietnam - 1969-1970
USN RET. 21 years
US Army - 63 Bravo (mechanic) 1032nd Transportation Co - 1988 to 1993 Part of Desert Shield / Desert Storm.
I didnt do much as compared to many here, but I served.
another maintainer hereQuote:
Originally Posted by Ashlee
Hey Kat42,
The test for Navy Nuke power school just lets you try out to see if you've got what it takes to get in the door at the school. The school itself is tremendously difficult, the training takes a long time and graduates who serve and then leave the Navy are HIGHLY sought after in the civilian world.
Sounds like you had what it takes, just had a bad first impression. Both the Navy and you lost out on that one. Sad.
Semper Fi
USMC Retired 1966-1989
In country 1/69-10/70
LEO Retired
Paternal Gramps - born 1883. Missed it all
Maternal Gramps - born 1892. Served WWI (retired)
Dad Born 1923 USMC & Army Air Corps & Air Force. WWII, Korea, Viet Nam (retired)
Maternal Uncle Army & Air Force - Korea, Viet Nam (retired)
Me Born 1948 USMC Viet Nam (retired)
My Kid Brother Born 1953 US Army - Viet Nam, Grenada, Panama & the first go around in the Gulf (retired)
Kid Brothers wife Born 1948 Career Army MP (retired)
Kid Brothers oldest son - Career Army, Blackhawk pilot (prior was SF) (currently serving)
Kid Brothers oldest sons wife - Career Army Blackhawk pilot (currently serving)
Kid Brothers youngest son - Career Army currently in Afghanistan
My wife - Career DoD (currently serving)
My youngest boy - Career Air Force - currently in Afghanistan
My wifes dad (deceased) - Career Burmese Air Force officer, diplomat and Air Attache (pre socialist coup) awarded Burma Star for action against Japanese forces in WWII. (retired)
Semper Fi all
Could you just see us all in one place, at one time, all dressed????
Usn 1960- 1964 6.fleet
1993 to 1995 US Army
10th Mountain Division
Fort Drum, NY
Field Artillery Meteorologist
Took part in the Haitian mission to remove the Dictator General Cedras and restore some hope to that desperate country
USN 1961-1965
USS Farragut DLG-6
Mayport, Fl
Radar Technician
Thank God never saw combat.
Bobbi
USAF 1970-1981
Weapons tech Fighter Aircraft
Airborne Gunner CH's Vietnam (1 of 75 that got crossed over when Army ran low on gunners)
Weapons Instructor Peace Eagle for foriegn students, F-15
Too many bases, eight of those years overseas.