Were you in the Military?

[Johnfromokc]

It is the 4th of July Independence Day weekend. Post if you served in the military, give as much info as you want. Who knows, some of us might have crossed paths. Give some unit info, etc., and maybe even post a pic or 2 of yourself in uniform.

I'll start:

USMC November 1982 - October 1986. MOS 2145 Tracked Vehicle Repairman, M-60 Tanks (Antiques now, lol)

Units:

Boot camp, Parris Island SC, 2nd Bn. D co. Platoon 2011.

Fleet Marine Force:

First Force Service Support Group, (FSSG) Twentynine Palms Ca.

Brigade Service Support Group 7, Operation Freedom Banner, Pohang Korea

Third FSSG, Okinawa

Maintenance Support Detachment 11, Camp Fuji, Japan

Combat Service Support Detachment 31 & 32 (CSSD)Camp Fuji Japan with detours to the Phillipines.

I'd also like to take this opportunity to thank all of you American taxpayers for funding my salary, training and travel. I considered my service a privilege because I gained skills that have helped me in life, and I acquired an appreciation of other world cultures. I learned the people of the world are similar in many ways. Though our cultures differ, we all desire to live, love and laugh in peace and economic security.

 

[Natasha]

I have not, but my father did serve in the military (Marines). He got out before I was born, though.

I have nothing but the utmost respect for those of you who have served in any capacity. I know that it's a lot of time away from your family, a lot of hellish situations to deal with, and little to no appreciation at times. THANK YOU!!!

 

[cam elle toe]

No. I did join the army reserves a looooong time ago...but never went through with it coz I left the Government job I was in.

Dad served in WW2.

 

[Johnfromokc]

Here's a pic of me at 18 near completion of boot camp to encourage ya'll to post some photos. Let's see 'em folks!

 

[griz bear]

They told me go away. So no military service

 

[Dana]

no but i was in the Cub Scouts....

 

[Natasha]

Here's a pic of me at 18 near completion of boot camp to encourage ya'll to post some photos. Let's see 'em folks!

Very handsome!!!

no but i was in the Cub Scouts....

No offense, Dana, but you already said you've been drinking tonight...you should probably sign off before you dig yourself in deeper. Don't make a mockery of a thread like this, IJS.

 

[Johnfromokc]

Dad served in WW2.

My dad did too. Many Americans are not aware of the sacrifices your Diggers made in WW 2.

My cousin works in an RSL club in Sydney. He's a permanent resident. Took R&R in Sydney from Vietnam service, met an Aussie girl and the rest, as they say, is history. He tells me of the ANZAC day piss ups and other events he has become fond of over the years.

 

[cam elle toe]

My dad did too. Many Americans are not aware of the sacrifices your Diggers made in WW 2.

My cousin works in an RSL club in Sydney. He's a permanent resident. Took R&R in Sydney from Vietnam service, met an Aussie girl and the rest, as they say, is history. He tells me of the ANZAC day piss ups and other events he has become fond of over the years.

If I remember rightly...he lives where I used to work, so I would have had many a liquid lunch in that particular club.
ANZAC day is particularly awesome...the only day you can legally play 2 up.:thumbup my son got to lay the wreath at our local RSL's service this year. I was so proud.

 

[NuckingFuts]

I was in the Navy from 96-2000
I was stationed in Virginia on the USS Trenton LPD-14
Not going into detail on what my job was. But it was fun
Those were truely good times in my life.

 

[griz bear]

I was in the Navy from 96-2000
I was stationed in Virginia on the USS Trenton LPD-14
Not going into detail on what my job was. But it was fun
Those were truely good times in my life.

Thank you for your service Sir.:clap

 

[NuckingFuts]

Thank you for your service Sir.:clap

I would do it all over again if I didn't want to be with my kid so much. Now I serve him. A lot of dead beat dads out there you know.

 

[Aries]

Here's a pic of me at 18 near completion of boot camp to encourage ya'll to post some photos. Let's see 'em folks!

So handsome John!

 

[Darrell]

I was lucky enough to serve in the United States Air Force.

AFSC (MOS for jar heads and ground pounders) - 3S071 / 1N071 Personnel Craftsman / Intelligence Operations Craftsman

RANK - Staff Sergeant

YEARS OF SERVICE - Eight

I was lucky enough to go to some really cool places, and some NOT COOL places (in the desert).

 

[Johnfromokc]

I was in the Navy from 96-2000
I was stationed in Virginia on the USS Trenton LPD-14
Not going into detail on what my job was. But it was fun
Those were truely good times in my life.

What? Were you the ship DJ or something?

Geeze you Squids had it made. I remember when I was in my MOS training at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, I saw this guy in sateens with a beard in our barracks. He was a Seabee - and back then, Seabee E-5 and above could wear beards. :eek It was then I realized I could have chosen a service that was not relegated to bad haircuts for the next 4 years.

 

[Peter Parka]

I'm honest enough to admit that I never was and arn't brave enough to risk my life for other mens greed and quarrels. As such I have maximum respect for those that are and are braver than me. Dislike the men who start wars, maximum respect for those who fight them. :thumbup

 

[The Doc]

US Army November 2009 - Present. MOS 68W Health Care Specialist (The non-scary way to say Combat Medic)

Units:

Basic training, Ft Benning GA, 2nd Bn/ 47th Infantry D co. 1st Platoon
Medic School, C co 232nd Medical Battalion Ft Sam Houston TX

Current Unit, HHC 1st BCT 101st Airborne

Fought in OEF XI in 1-32 Cavalry, and also supported 1/327 infantry for a short period

 

[USF Sam]

4 years US Army stationed in West Germany- 32nd AADCOM

8 years National Guard (Florida)

Most of my time in was as Nuclear Bio Chem Warfare Spec.

 

[Darrell]

Here's a pic of me at 18 near completion of boot camp to encourage ya'll to post some photos. Let's see 'em folks!

HOOAH, Devil Dog.

 

[BadBoy]

USMC 90-95. Stationed at MCAS New River, spent time on the Guadal Canal, Iwo Jima, and the Wasp. Deployments aboard Naval ships suck. I was an Avionics Tech fixing broke helo's.

Ooh Rah.