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 08/22/2004 11:54:44 AM · #1
I have to go on a mission in about 20 minutes. I am a photographer/videographer for the U.S. military stationed in Germany.

I get to go out with a camera and film soldiers training. They train on tanks, helicopters, city training, etc. This job is an experience I can never reproduce.

I LOVE IT!!
 08/22/2004 12:14:16 PM · #2
and you get to use 'live' ammo ;}


08/22/2004 12:15:03 PM · #3
Hey, I'm stationed in Italy. I'm a Corpsman.

June
 08/22/2004 12:17:39 PM · #4
"It's not just a job, it's adventure" US Navy slogan. I was in the US Navy and wanted THAT job...However, to many photograghers at that time...had to settle for cleaning bathrooms...:)

Hey, have fun and be careful out there....Glad to see that others enjoy what they do!
 08/22/2004 12:18:16 PM · #5
It depends on the mission, but sometimes they use live ammo to train.
 08/22/2004 12:19:13 PM · #6
Originally posted by soup:
and you get to use 'live' ammo ;}


How about, get to use "live" FILM! :)
 08/22/2004 12:22:16 PM · #7
Originally posted by dustin03:
Originally posted by soup:
and you get to use 'live' ammo ;}

How about, get to use "live" FILM! :)

Live FILM is too dangerous!! I don't think I'd ever feel safe using it!

Ok, I got to go. It's time for my mission! I can't wait to find out what I'm filming tonight. It's always a suprise.

Message edited by author 2004-08-22 17:01:47.
 08/22/2004 12:23:47 PM · #8
I just got back from my mission. It is about 11pm here in Germany and the mission was one of the best ones I have shot.
I won't tell you what I shot, but the name of the mission was Night Raid.

Message edited by author 2004-08-22 17:01:22.
 08/22/2004 05:04:07 PM · #9
The army is not Kewl. I would never join!
 08/22/2004 07:21:53 PM · #10
when is the film going to be released>?


08/22/2004 10:00:18 PM · #11
great loki! it's amazing when you are in a job you love.... makes it so worthwhile, and you can never stop saying "they are paying me for this! alright!" :)
 08/23/2004 08:09:01 AM · #12
What part of Germany are you in?
 08/23/2004 08:11:50 AM · #13
I'm stationed at Hohenfels. That is in Bavaria, Germany about an hour and a half from Munich.
 08/23/2004 08:40:47 AM · #14
Jump on a train to Basel when you have some time off - I'll buy you a beer and show you the sights :)
 08/23/2004 08:42:32 AM · #15
Originally posted by Loki:
I'm stationed at Hohenfels. That is in Bavaria, Germany about an hour and a half from Munich.


That's about a 6 or 7 hour drive from here. A bit too far for a beer :)
 08/23/2004 08:44:39 AM · #16
kiwiness, I'd swap you a grill, plenty beer and a sofa for the night in return for some photography tips :)
 08/23/2004 08:48:40 AM · #17
Originally posted by colda:
kiwiness, I'd swap you a grill, plenty beer and a sofa for the night in return for some photography tips :)


Throw in some dancing girls for entertainment and your on :))
 08/23/2004 08:52:43 AM · #18
I'll have talk nicely to my wife :)

Though I fear that she will only laugh at me, like she has done when she has beaten me in every dpc challenge so far :)
 08/23/2004 10:37:39 AM · #19
Originally posted by colda:
Jump on a train to Basel when you have some time off - I'll buy you a beer and show you the sights :)


That sounds like a lot of fun! I've always wanted to visit there! I don't know when will be my next four day weekend, but as soon as I get one I'll be jumping on that train.
 08/23/2004 11:37:46 AM · #20
I checked on the internet

Schnellste Route
Start: Hohenfels Startpunkt
Ziel: Olching Zielpunkt
Länge: 172.600 km Zeit: 1 h 43 min

Not too far from where I live.
If you are heading towards Munich, drop me a line.

Sounds like a fun job.
 08/23/2004 12:01:03 PM · #21
Originally posted by aKiwi:
If you are heading towards Munich, drop me a line.


Now Munich is not far from me at all. I could go there on a normal two day weekend.
 08/23/2004 06:39:55 PM · #22
So are you a 25V or 46R or 46Q? I take it your a 25V cause you didn't mention anything about writing stories. I was a 46R(Broadcast Journalist) and just got out of the military. Anyways, that job is pretty cool cause you get a chance to see what the military does as a whole instead of sitting in a tank your entire career. Plus, I'll soon be using it as a civilian. Have fun and stay safe.
 08/23/2004 08:09:06 PM · #23
Originally posted by jimmyn4:
So are you a 25V or 46R or 46Q? I take it your a 25V cause you didn't mention anything about writing stories.


You're right. I'm a 25V...Combat Camera
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