Veteran dressers r among us EVERYWHERE!

[JennSC]

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!

[TommyII]

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.

[Jeannie]

USMC 65-69,Nam 66-68.I'm surprised in the mention of medals I didn't see any Good Conducts.

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.

[Dana]

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!

[Rachel Schaedel]

I barely got that one...it was 37 months between office hours (NJP or whatever the other branches called it) and the rule was 36 consecutive to get the good conduct medal.

Just remember what Chesty said, ""Take me to the brig. I want to see the real Marines."

Chesty Puller

USMC 1989-1999
0321/0451/5811
Hawaii
England
Korea
Other places that shall remain nameless

[Zoie]

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"

[vivian fair]

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

[busker]

"imagine wearing a skirt in combat lol"

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"!!


I also second the notion that wearing a skirt doesn't mean that we can't kick some serious butt if we need too.

[susie evans]

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

[Teri Jean]

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.

[7sisters]

[lauraabdl]

USAF 1970-1981
Vietnam Veteran
too many bases and too many places

[Erica G]

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.

[Brenda2246]

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

[Teri Ray]

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.

[KarynDavis]

U.S. Army - 4th Infantry Division - 2-8 -Company B - Central Highlands - Vietnam - 1969-1970

[Christa001]

USN RET. 21 years

[Coyote]

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.

[robyn1114]

Almost done myself....1989. A career spent doing a very manly thing (aircraft maintenance)

another maintainer here

[CaitlynRenee]

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

[CaitlynRenee]

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????

[trisha254]

Usn 1960- 1964 6.fleet

[MonicaTC]

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

[BOBBI G.]

USN 1961-1965
USS Farragut DLG-6
Mayport, Fl
Radar Technician

Thank God never saw combat.

Bobbi

[lauraabdl]

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.