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04/16/2004 01:59:27 AM · #1 |
US Army, 63B10H8, but also worked as 62B10H8 & 63S10H8,63B20H8.
Got to travel all over in country.. but never got the chance to go over seas. )-;. owell. Uncle Sam did a number on me so know I can't go anywhere... guess those are the breaks... literaly.
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04/16/2004 01:24:22 AM · #2 |
| My Husband is in the sandbox now, I'm not in the military, but I'm wearing silent ranks! |
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04/16/2004 12:11:08 AM · #3 |
| It has been about 8 months since I last posted in this thread. On May 23 I will be officially done with my 8 year obligation in the Army. That is if I don't get mobilized first. And there is certainly the possibility for that, my unit is on the list for Iraq. I've been deployed before to Bosnia, but I don't want to get called up a month away from my ETS. Anyway, I was also stationed 5 years in Europe, 2 in Belgium and 3 in Italy. I've decided to get out to finish college and start a new career. |
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04/15/2004 11:53:07 PM · #4 |
| Served in US Army Signal Corps 1969-1971. Viet Nam service 1970, 269th Signal, 1st Signal Brigade, attached to South Vietnamese III Corps Army Headquarters and at USAF Air Base, Bien Hoa, Viet Nam. I have the highest regard for all veterans, but was also against the war...... Viet Nam Veterans against the War. |
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04/15/2004 10:42:24 PM · #5 |
While I'm not in the Service, I do research for the Army. I'm at Fort Rucker, affectionately known as 'Mother', where pretty much all the helicopter students come for their training. They're a bit touchy about photos on the base, so I've been trying to see what else there is to photograph in Southern Alabama [answer: not too much!].
Take care
Stu
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04/15/2004 10:26:35 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by micknewton:
Originally posted by RonB:
Then spent a delightful year on the DEW ( Distant Early Warning ) Line in beautiful Kotzebue, AK - a little spit of land 90 miles north of Nome. |
Were you messing around with the General's daughter, or did you just get tired of the smog in San Bernardino? ;^)
--Mick |
LOL, but no. When I graduated tech school, I put California and Alaska on my stateside Wish-List, and Italy and Germany for overseas. I got my first stateside choice - California. A couple of years later rotation time came around and several of my buddies went to Vietnam and I and a couple of others went to Alaska. I don't know if the 'Nam guys screwed up or the AK guys did, but I'm just as glad that I didn't end up in 'Nam. I'm happy to say that they all returned safely, as did those of us who went to Alaska. The big difference is that the 'Nam guys were dodging real artillary in the tropics, while I and my DEW line comrades were playing war games with the Russians in the artic. We DID have a cook who ended up on our site because he burned the commander's turkey the previous Thanksgiving, so Alaska duty WAS sometimes viewed as "punishment".
Actually, since I was in a somewhat mobile squadron, I didn't spend a lot of time in the smog at Norton. As I said, we covered the 11 Western States and spent most of the time doing installations at other sites.
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04/15/2004 09:38:13 PM · #7 |
| Retired USAF pilot - from 1960 through 1981 |
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04/15/2004 09:36:44 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by emorgan49:
My son is a US Marine in Afghanistan. He just turned 19, and just found out he will be there for yet another four months. |
My prayers go out to your son and family for his save return home. He will. :) Keep your heads up! |
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04/15/2004 09:31:53 PM · #9 |
I spent seven years in the USAF (1963-1970). Most of it teaching at Lowry AFB in Denver, CO. Did do a year's duty on Easter Island where I photographed every square inch of it.
Message edited by author 2004-04-15 21:53:59. |
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04/15/2004 09:09:26 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by RonB:
Then spent a delightful year on the DEW ( Distant Early Warning ) Line in beautiful Kotzebue, AK - a little spit of land 90 miles north of Nome. |
Were you messing around with the General's daughter, or did you just get tired of the smog in San Bernardino? ;^)
--Mick
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04/15/2004 09:06:18 PM · #11 |
I was in the US Navy 1992-1996 onboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). I worked on the flight deck and seen a lot of crap go down. I guess my high point of any combat that I saw or was envolved with has to be Somalia. The movie "Blackhawk Down" is what that was about, however in the movie, it didn't show a whole lot of air support. There was, and I saw them fly over and made drops and could hear the bombings, even out at sea at night. It was Clintons Navy back then and I will never forget the many changes that took place. Women on board a combat ships for one, that was the best thing I can remember. It lowered some testosterone levels and made drinking much more fun in the desert. But thats another story. ;) I have been everywhere, (wished that I had my camera then, missed a lot of great photo-journalist ops) but mainly I was in the Gulf...it's was hot and it sucked. But now, not complaining at all. I miss it for some strange reason. However, I salute you all that are in uniform and may God be with you. GO NAVY!!!! or a least go and clean a Head or something. :)
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04/15/2004 08:30:31 PM · #12 |
U.S. Air Force, 1962-1967. GEEIA ( Ground Electronics Engineering and Installation Agency ). Worked the 11 Western States out of Norton, AFB, San Bernardino, CA - installed & maintained ground RADAR equipment, Flight Simulators, etc.. Then spent a delightful year on the DEW ( Distant Early Warning ) Line in beautiful Kotzebue, AK - a little spit of land 90 miles north of Nome. Finished out my tour of duty in St. Albans, VT.
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04/15/2004 08:30:20 PM · #13 |
Prior Service, 8 years Air Force, Radio Maintenance (Ground Rats!!).
Been to Bosnia, Turkey, Saudi (3 times), stationed in Germany for 5, and New Mexico for 3.
Good times.
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04/15/2004 08:19:26 PM · #14 |
I served in the U.S. Army from 1970 - 1973, as a Russian linguist while stationed in Germany. This was during the height of the Viet Nam conflict. I was against the war at that time - but thought it wise (and I suppose good...) to serve in some way. I had been a foreign language major in college, and saw an opportunity to expand my skills.
The best and most initimate friendships I've had were those made while in the service. |
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04/15/2004 07:49:49 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by A Weaver:
Hey Bro!!!! What about Rota Spain. I was there in Fleet hospital 8. It is so beautiful there. Just want to say thanks for supporting me on this site. And hope to be a full member by the end of next week. |
Aubrey,
I was in transit in Rota for a couple weeks while I was waiting for my ship, USS Forrestal CVA-59, to arrive in Majorca. You're right, I loved Rota, and the people were just awsome! Majorca was very nice too. Then I boarded the ship and the party was over (well most of it anyway. ;^))
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04/15/2004 04:30:13 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by unholycommunion:
I am active duty Marine Corps stationed on Camp Hansen, Okinawa Japan....
Rank: Lance Corporal
MOS: 2844 (Radio/Systems Repairer) |
Is Kinville still outside Camp Hansen? I spent 2 weeks there at the rifle range, 2 weeks at NBC school, and 2 weeks on OP Sue. That was all in 1980, and I'm retired now. |
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04/15/2004 04:08:56 PM · #17 |
| 20 years and counting US ARMY! |
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03/02/2004 09:12:06 AM · #18 |
My biggest dream was to be Para Commondo ( Indian Special Forces) or be in infantry regiment in India Army , like Sikh LI or Sikh Regiment or Gorkha Rifles but sadly i was a flat footed and could never ever join.
I really miss being in army ,i saw army from very from close range because of my uncle who was in CO of a Infantry Regiment .
I have the highest respect for Military Personnel of all the countries.
Indian Para Commandos
Gorkha Rifles
Sikh Light Infantry
Sikh Regiment
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03/02/2004 12:16:46 AM · #19 |
I was not in the service long enough to take away from all the brave folks in this thread. Now I'm embarrased a little about my very short term of service and wonder what if...
However, the reason I'm posting now is because of my brother who is active duty Army National Guard (GO GUARD) MP in Iraq. I'm damn proud of him and his unit!
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03/01/2004 10:22:55 PM · #20 |
| I am also active duty, US Navy. Currently stationed at VX-30 in Point Mugu, CA. We're a weapons test facility squadron (F-14 Tomcats). Go Navy. |
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03/01/2004 08:18:45 PM · #21 |
Enlisted in the Marine Corps in '83. Flew over Afghanistan and Iraq. Currently stationed in the People's Republic of North California working on an advanced degree in CS.
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03/01/2004 07:31:45 PM · #22 |
Thanks to all of you...active and retired.
My husband and I were stationed at Great Lakes Naval Base and Philadelphia Naval Hospital. Some of the best times we've had in our marriage. We met loads of wonderful people. |
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03/01/2004 06:57:01 PM · #23 |
I'm a Hospital Corpsman in the US Navy. Currently stationed in Naples, Italy. Served in the Persian Gulf last year on board the hospital ship USNS Comfort in support of Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. GGGOOOO NAVY!!!
June
PS. I didnt realize this was an old threat. OOPS
Message edited by author 2004-03-01 19:03:47.
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03/01/2004 06:54:05 PM · #24 |
| I was in the Army, First Cav and sent to Viet Nam 69-70. A little over a year there. Was awarded a Bronze Star. And am proud of all our servicemen and woman who serve or have served. God Bless you. |
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03/01/2004 06:47:14 PM · #25 |
| shouldnt this be in rant? |
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