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Various Non-Bald Discussions => Military/Serviceman => Topic started by: Kajun on April 10, 2007, 11:48:00 AM
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lets get a running count on this...
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LOL so far the squids are winning
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Yes we are. I would have voted earlier, but was at a job interview. To work at an Army base of all places. :D
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LOL well someone there has to do more than grunt
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That's right, that's right, the ultimate weapon, the grunt.
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One Grunt... yup, guess the Squids are out numbered! :*))
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ROFL :*))
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The Marine Corps is a department of the Navy. It just happens to be the Men's Department. lol
USMC all the way!
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Well the Navy is the only all around every facet of warfare service.
The Marines just happen to be our land contingent. :*)) :*))
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This is startin' to get good! C*$n
C'mon now you "swab jockeys", work together! :*))
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LOL
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All you Dept. of the Navy types play nice now.
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I must reply being a non military person.. but no matter wich service your in or was in.. you put you life at risk to save others...... for me
Well it's 2 thumbs up..
I have familly in the Marines... my cousin was captain of the Commander of the chicoutimi.. wich was one Hell of story.. anyways.. got another cousin located in BC in the Marine also.. his wife to..... and a buddy of mine in the special force not much details from him but I know I would F***** with him :x!
so I've seen lot's of emails, pics.. and stories........
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I must reply being a non military person.. but no matter wich service your in or was in.. you put you life at risk to save others...... for me
Well it's 2 thumbs up..
I second that one! O0 O0
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SHHHHHHHH! My dad was a Lt. Commander in the USN! ???
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navy here too.
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Damn...I guess us Army Guys dont get alot of love......
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SHHHHHHHH! My dad was a Lt. Commander in the USN! ???
HA!! Here's my family military rankings:
Dad - Commander, USN, ret (46 - 71)
Oldest Sister - Lieutenant, USN (out) (87 - 92)
Brother-in-law #1 - Former HT1(SW), Currently Commander, JAG, USN (85ish - Present)
Middle Sister - Commander, USN (87 - 91, 93 - present)
Brother-in-law #2 - Lieutenant, USN (Who knows...)
Me - FC1(SW), USN, Honorable Discharge 01 Feb 2002 (1989 - 2002)
Needless to say, family dinners when I was still in were interesting... they thought that I was their mess crank! At least until I made them some "special" coffee! :x!
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"Special coffee" huh? sounds like fun but how on erth did you end up being the only blue shirt with a tree like that?
Ohh you were the smartest among them so you had to choose a job where you had to use your brain LOL :*))
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Damn...I guess us Army Guys dont get alot of love......
Some of my best bros are "dog faces"! :*))
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LOL so far the squids are winning
...and we still are!!! :)
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USAF all the way baby...you have to be smart to pick the AirForce
1)best bases
2)best facilities, food, etc.
3)best looking women overall
4)best career opportunities after the military, unless you want to work for a tank company! :/O :/O
B*)
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NAVY
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Marines here
Was the 1st person in 10 generations NOT to join the navy... don't think my grandma was able to forgive me until I was sent off to war...
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I was a Navy medic during the Vietnam War, and stationed with the 2nd Marine Air Wing. The medics out in the field with the Marines are actually sailors. They wear Marine Corps uniforms with Navy stripes.
One of the Marines in the statue of the Marines raising the flag on Iwo Jima is actual a Navy medic.
Darrell
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Navy Corpsman here!
But please don't call me a medic.
It's up to you if you want to go Marine Corps regs and wear the USMC charlies, but we wear cammies with our ranks and US NAVY on the pocket.
I've spent most of my career with the marines only been with the navy for 3 years out of 15 and I was on a ship called a gator frieghter to carry the marines.
HM1(FMF/SW/AW) Mark Chase
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I recently switched to The NY Air National Guard from The Navy Reserves.
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Marines all the way.
Darrell, the kilt is awesome by the way. O0
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I'm over 6 ft tall, so by rights I had to be a Coastie. Besides I like their search and rescue mission.
If I could do it all over again, I would have loved to be a SEAL.
Ken
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8 Marines and 24 other services... sorry guys, you're still out numbered and now you’re surrounded too! :*))
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yea but the Navy is still in the lead by a head! :*))
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yea but the Navy is still in the lead by a head! :*))
Only our Navy brothers could get excited over having one extra place to whiz :*))
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yea but the Navy is still in the lead by a head! :*))
Only our Navy brothers could get excited over having one extra place to whiz :*))
So a marine and a sailor are standing at the urinals.
After the marine finishes he goes over and washes his hands.
The Sailor finishes and walks right out the door...
The marine catches up with the sailor and says, "In the Marines, they teach us to wash our hands after going to the bathroom."
The sailor looks at the marine and says, "In the Navy, they teach us not to go on our hands!"
:*)) :*)) :*))
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Excellent Baldrob!!! I was in the Navy for 6 years & am now in the NY Air National Guard. I loved my Navy days but had a great opportunity to switch branches so I jumped ship! I have a good friend who's an Army Major so we always had a friendly rivalry going. Navy always wins in Philly though.
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USAF O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0
What happens when 100 male sailors go out to sea?
50 couples come back!!!!
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fF##
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USAF O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0
What happens when 100 male sailors go out to sea?
50 couples come back!!!!
Good point, seen it happen...especially at various AFBs when we pull into a port nearby. Guess the women at AFBs are just so love starved for some reason, they literally need a Sailor to take care of their needs... ;D
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USAF O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0
What happens when 100 male sailors go out to sea?
50 couples come back!!!!
Good point, seen it happen...especially at various AFBs when we pull into a port nearby. Guess the women at AFBs are just so love starved for some reason, they literally need a Sailor to take care of their needs... ;D
;D ;D
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USAF O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0
What happens when 100 male sailors go out to sea?
50 couples come back!!!!
Good point, seen it happen...especially at various AFBs when we pull into a port nearby. Guess the women at AFBs are just so love starved for some reason, they literally need a Sailor to take care of their needs... ;D
;D ;D
I think we had this joking session before in some other thread. ;)
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Yeah but we can't help it... it was part of our oath! :*))
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Yeah but we can't help it... it was part of our oath! :*))
O0 ...I agree with you 100% Sarge! You have to represent your Branch. I can take the jokes and sarcasm from any military member, but if you never served, its like.... :/O
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Yeah but we can't help it... it was part of our oath! :*))
O0 ...I agree with you 100% Sarge! You have to represent your Branch. I can take the jokes and sarcasm from any military member, but if you never served, its like.... :/O
Great point YOSP, hard for someone who wants to throw stones/joke at the military when they haven't served...while they can't comprehend walking in our shoes. But, hey, it's one of the rights we preserve for them to do so freely...
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Yeah but we can't help it... it was part of our oath! :*))
O0 ...I agree with you 100% Sarge! You have to represent your Branch. I can take the jokes and sarcasm from any military member, but if you never served, its like.... :/O
Way true there YOSP...My Navy bros like to gives this jarhead good natured crap and vice versa, but God help any non-service member who tries to step in...they can't understand how we turn and stick by each other to give it to them. ??? No matter which branch or for how long its a special bond they never understand.
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Yeah but we can't help it... it was part of our oath! :*))
O0 ...I agree with you 100% Sarge! You have to represent your Branch. I can take the jokes and sarcasm from any military member, but if you never served, its like.... :/O
Great point YOSP, hard for someone who wants to throw stones/joke at the military when they haven't served...while they can't comprehend walking in our shoes. But, hey, it's one of the rights we preserve for them to do so freely...
O0 Amen brother!!
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Yeah... we have earned the right to pick on each other because when the defecation hits the ventilation... we're willing to die for each other! I may call my sailor brother a "squid" but by God, if a civilian calls him that I'll kick his ass! :x!
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Air "Farce"? :Xo!
USAF for me and darn proud of it. O0
Plus our missiles are a lot bigger. ;)
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25 years combined active and reserve US Army. Still marching toward 30....
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Air "Farce"? :Xo!
USAF for me and darn proud of it. O0
Plus our missiles are a lot bigger. ;)
But let's see one of your "pilots" land on the deck of a carrier! :px
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Whoa!! Air "Farce" UGGHH can someone get this knife out of my back Agghhr?? Haha
USAF baby used to be Air Trans now a recruiter! Jville, AR!
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My hats off to all of you guys that served no matter what branch.
I only wish I could have got in, too many football injuries kept me from getting by the physical, the mind worked well on the test but the body failed me( damit!!!)
you guys are right I would never consider picking on a service member, thats one frat I'm not in and therefor unable, nor would I want to screw with.
you guys are the best.
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I'm a little late on this one...
Navy
USS Mount Hood (AE29) Gulf of Tonkin 1972...
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How do you add a vote or vote on this??
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USAF baby used to be Air Trans now a recruiter! Jville, AR!
Oh no, we've got a recruiter in our midst??? >:D
lol, nah, I'm sure your good. My national guard recruiter was pretty bad, I actually gave testimony to an investigation against him, I think by the AG. So my experience hasn't been the best :)
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How do you add a vote or vote on this??
At the top, just click on your selection and then click on the "Submit Vote" button.
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US Navy: '84 - '93
MM1 (E6) upon discharge
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USAF baby used to be Air Trans now a recruiter! Jville, AR!
Oh no, we've got a recruiter in our midst??? >:D
lol, nah, I'm sure your good. My national guard recruiter was pretty bad, I actually gave testimony to an investigation against him, I think by the AG. So my experience hasn't been the best :)
Wow Air Guard or Army?
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US ARMY 10th Mountain Infantry, served in Somalia 92-93
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8 Marines and 35 others... we still have ya'll surrounded! :*))
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I am late to this topic but I read most of it. It looks like Army has taken the lead. Hooah!!!
Since we are telling good natured jokes about other branches. Did you hear this one? Q: Why does the Navy have liquid soap? A: It takes longer to pick up. ;D
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US ARMY 10th Mountain Infantry, served in Somalia 92-93
Where you at the soccer field when the 75th came out...?
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anymore Mil peeps?
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My Grandfather was a Squadron Leader in the RAAF - he lived in the US for a few years back in the 60's and trained the US Airforce - somewhere in California.
I will try and dig up some photos and scan them, some of them are amazing.
I'm so proud of my grandfathers achievements, sadly he passed away April 22 07.
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9 and a half years in the U.S. Army, 5 spent with the 75th Ranger's alot of time spent training and serving with the U.S. Marines, and U.S. Navy Special Op's soldiers. I can also attest to the U.S. Airforce Pararescue Men, and Foreward Observers. All of these men that I had the Honor and Priveledge of meeting had alot in common, in fact I would also say that the only difference we had with each other was the uniform that we wore..........And we all wore them with Pride.
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Navy here.....70-74.....got to go on a beautiful cruise up the Mekong River and see the sights..... O0
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Served in both Air Force (82 - 88) and Army (89 - 93)
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Cmon FR8, you liked the Army better didn't ya.
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Cmon FR8, you liked the Army better didn't ya.
All I can say is that I never had to sleep out under the stars in the Air Force. ;)
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Cmon FR8, you liked the Army better didn't ya.
All I can say is that I never had to sleep out under the stars in the Air Force. ;)
Yea buddy!
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Air Power! I know some of you other branch folks have had your bald heads saved by something screaming throught the sky unleashing HELL ON EARTH! AIR FORCE! :popo
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Hmmmm, you do have a point there Paul.
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Another Swabbie here. US Navy 1984-88. Served on board the U.S.S. Buchanan (DDG-14 -now decommissioned and an artificial reef, after a "sinkex" (sinking exercise.)
Big kudos to anyone out there who are/were special forces in any branch. Thank you for all the things you've done that you can never tell us about. O0
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Man I feel bad for that one lonely Puddle Pirate ;D J/K man, at least he gets to carry a gun! In the Navy what we do, Put Warheads on Foreheads.
MM3 Vinny USN!
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http://kevinpierpont.com/library/wp-content/uploads/2006/11/usmc-ega.jpg
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GOING to be in the Air Force starting 12th January 2009 O0
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GOING to be in the Air Force starting 12th January 2009 O0
cool!
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GOING to be in the Air Force starting 12th January 2009 O0
Good luck and congratulations
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GOING to be in the Air Force starting 12th January 2009 O0
Good luck and congratulations
Ditto....good luck !! O0
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Dang I don't get to vote twice...I was in the Air Force for 6 years and Coast Guard for 14 years.
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Still serving in the Army and have been for 18 years
>:D
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Good for you Bob. Which outfit you with.?
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i am thinking of joining the marines or the army, but idk yet
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I'll always find it funny how Marines always claim to be the "Men's" department...
Yet they refer to thier shirts as 'blouses'.
Not sure about you guys, but when I hear the word blouse, images of my grandmother immediately spring to mind.
v/r
AC2(AW) USN
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I did 4yrs in the Army. I joined right out of high school.
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I'll always find it funny how Marines always claim to be the "Men's" department...
Yet they refer to thier shirts as 'blouses'.
Not sure about you guys, but when I hear the word blouse, images of my grandmother immediately spring to mind.
v/r
AC2(AW) USN
I'm not positive but I think all the branches refer to them that way.
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First, I want to thank all you veterans and actives for your service. It's brave men like you that allow me my choice of faith, the ability to own a gun, and the freedom to say whatever I want! I was raised with the idea that I was going to West Point on completing high school. Had the grades and the connections... and the desire. Grandpa was a CWO4 and had things "lined up." Found out in my medicals that I had heart issues. No go! So, the military in a weird way directly saved my life. I decided then to still have a life devoted to serving my country, hence my becoming a teacher. My eldest son Christopher is a US Marine, 0311 (America's answer to 911!!!) He just was honorably discharged on a medical (70% VA disability rating) and we just got his DD2-14. He only served one year, but we are proud of him nonetheless. He's way bummed (not to complete his enlistment and not able to pursue a career in law enforcent as was the plan!) He loves his corpsmen and still speaks reverently of them. Again thanks!
Semper Gumby (Marine Parents: Always Flexible!)
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Army 6 1/2 years and counting. 5 1/2 of those with the 82nd Airborne Division and presently working in a Joint assignment.
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Michael said it well. Freshman and Sophmore year in college I gave the military some thought. Unfortunately, I learned I would be 4-F.
I have the greatest and highest regard for our men and women in uniform. Without them. I would not be here typing this. In the curio cabinet in my dining room is a small shrine; it's the Navy and Army pictures (USS Mississippi and 2nd Infantry Division, Regular Army) of my grandfather in WW1, along with the flag from his coffin in 1938. I also have my dad's uniforms from Korea. My Grandfather's premature death and my father's disabilities are a result of military service - and a constant reminder of what those who serve our country may give.
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USAF '92-'00. Mostly in Intel. Got out as an E-5. I was a 2E271-Electronics, Computers and Switching Systems Tech.
My dad was drafted by the Army so he went to his AF recruiter and signed up. :*)) He served 20 years in the AF then worked civil service for the Army at Ft. Lost-in-the-Woods, MO.
He retired from the AF when I was 3, so I grew up around the Army. I saw the way the Army treated their people and decided, I preferred the AF.
SrA BTZ, E-5 second time, just missed E-6 before I got out.
Met my wife in Airman Leadership School.
Private sector paychecks and not wanting to deal with remote tour separating, we decided to both get out. I do miss it though. I really liked the close knit family of the military.
My last assignment was at Ft. Meade where in my shop was Army, Navy, AF and civilians.
My supervisor was Army. :/O I had to write my own EPR and draw a big "X" where I needed him to sign it.
Above and Beyond!!!!
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Marine Corp
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USAF '92-'00. Mostly in Intel. Got out as an E-5. I was a 2E271-Electronics, Computers and Switching Systems Tech.
My dad was drafted by the Army so he went to his AF recruiter and signed up. :*)) He served 20 years in the AF then worked civil service for the Army at Ft. Lost-in-the-Woods, MO.
He retired from the AF when I was 3, so I grew up around the Army. I saw the way the Army treated their people and decided, I preferred the AF.
SrA BTZ, E-5 second time, just missed E-6 before I got out.
Met my wife in Airman Leadership School.
Private sector paychecks and not wanting to deal with remote tour separating, we decided to both get out. I do miss it though. I really liked the close knit family of the military.
My last assignment was at Ft. Meade where in my shop was Army, Navy, AF and civilians.
My supervisor was Army. :/O I had to write my own EPR and draw a big "X" where I needed him to sign it.
Above and Beyond!!!!
Never heard Fort Leonardwood referred to like that....LMAO.
Fort Meade was the place to go if you needed a General in a hurry. Never seen so much brass.
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Come on grunt, let get the count going.
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I've been having some issues adjusting to the civilian mind-set at work, after being put out to pasture (mandatory retirement). :o
I came across the following, which I thought I'd share with any of you having a similar plight:
Wal-Mart Greeter
A new retiree greeter at Wal-Mart, just couldn't seem to get to work on time. Every day he was 5, 10, 15 minutes late. But he was a good worker, really tidy, clean shaven, sharp minded and a real credit to the company and obviously demonstrating their 'Older Person Friendly' policies.
One day the boss called him into the office for a talk. "Charley, I have to tell you, I like your work ethic, you do a bang up job, but your being late so often is quite bothersome."
'Yes, I know boss, and I am working on it."
''Well good, you are a team player.. That's what I like to hear. It's odd though, your coming in late.. I know you're retired from the Armed Forces. What did they say if you came in late there?"
''They said, 'Good morning, General. Coffee this morning, sir?'' :o :*))
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That's very funny... :*))...ex-Army here.
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First, I want to thank all you veterans and actives for your service. It's brave men like you that allow me my choice of faith, the ability to own a gun, and the freedom to say whatever I want! I was raised with the idea that I was going to West Point on completing high school. Had the grades and the connections... and the desire. Grandpa was a CWO4 and had things "lined up." Found out in my medicals that I had heart issues. No go! So, the military in a weird way directly saved my life. I decided then to still have a life devoted to serving my country, hence my becoming a teacher. My eldest son Christopher is a US Marine, 0311 (America's answer to 911!!!) He just was honorably discharged on a medical (70% VA disability rating) and we just got his DD2-14. He only served one year, but we are proud of him nonetheless. He's way bummed (not to complete his enlistment and not able to pursue a career in law enforcent as was the plan!) He loves his corpsmen and still speaks reverently of them. Again thanks!
Semper Gumby (Marine Parents: Always Flexible!)
Hey it happens, tell your son he did the right thing and theres nothing he could've done, God has another plan for him. He knows he will always be a Marine and his loyality will always be with his brothers. support him as much as you can ( and it sounds to me you are ) It can be difficult to adjust, especially for a Marine Grunt so do whatever it takes to stay proactive with him. I got a medical while I was at SOI after under a year and It sucks so I know exactly how you're son feels. Encourage him to enroll his but into some classes JC/or college this will get his mind off of things and he'll get some schooling under, go after that AOJ ( admin of justice ) or Criminal Justice Major, he still has a chance to make a difference, it wont be chewing dirt overseas but being a police officer he has a chance.....PM me if you have any questions.
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13 to 73... we still have them out numbered! O0
Semper Fi!
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9 months left until I hit 20 in the Navy...
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Another Marine checking in.
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United States Navy. From 1963 to 1967
The only way to avoid the draft was to enlist
Never regretted it.
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Air Force, Security Police. '87-'91
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Another Marine checking in.
Shouldn't that be "Another Marine reporting sir, I spent my time in hell?" >:D
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I never served, but sometimes I wished I had.....Thanks to you all that have.
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Another Marine checking in.
Shouldn't that be "Another Marine reporting sir, I spent my time in hell?" >:D
Give it to the old 'Corps to leave a path that will never go unbroken O0
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Former Marine here. 1993 - 1997. OO-RAH! to all my brothers in arms. Regardless of what branch of service you were / are in. We're all on the same team.
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Here's one more for the USN...
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The Air Force Secret Service for me. Enjoyed the work and people. I served 1967-1972. I really miss all my comrads. Yes, we too had a special bond.
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The army would not take me because I have a short index finger - -so I joined the Navy
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There are way too many Squids on deck :x!
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15 -v- 81... the odds are still in our favor! O0
Semper Fi till I die and beyond! O:O
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I started out in the Air Force in 1979 as a Security Policeman. Japan, Phillipines, Korea. Then I did something unheard of and went into the U. S. Army.
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Yeah, I sort of did the same thing- I did 6+ years in the Air Guard took a year off and then went in the Army Guard for a bit, followed by a decade in the Army and then the Reserves. I kind of bounced around a bit. O0
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Army Here was in 3rd. Armor Germany and let me explain why ,,,,, !d3@ !d3@ !d3@ !d3@
Cant do the Navy no women was on the boats and I have withdraws after a couple days ,,,I have no desire to pee on anyones head :XX and I desire to be a fool or whale crap
Air Force ,,,,,,,,,two things come outa the sky ,,,,,,,bird crap ,,,,,and fools LOL.,,,God didnt put feathers on my butt so I'll keep both feet firmly on the ground ,,thank you
USMC ( unkle sams misguided children ) ,,,,,,,once again the navy is ther taxie and I like to drive myself also ,,see above
So I joined the Dog Faces,,,,,,,,,,,and just so everyone knows this one thing happens in all branches,,,,,,,,,they promise us 3 meals and a cot.,,,,,,,THey DONT promise to let ya use them daily ,,,,,,,,,,
GOD BLESS AND THANK TO OUR VETERANS AND THOSE WHO SERVE NOW YOU ARE IN MY PRAY'S DAILY
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Marine Corps
1996-2000 Honorably discharged at the rank of Corporal. I was an I-level avionics tech (work center 620) in MALS 26 at MCAS New River and MALSEK at MCBH Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
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Was not in the military myself, but between my dad and my five brothers, the breakdown goes like this:
Army: 1
Navy: 1
Air Force: 1
Marines: 3
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USAF 1981-1985, honorable discharge
AFSC 461X0, Munitions Systems Specialist
Basic training Lackland AFB, TX
Tech School Lowry AFB, CO
Then I was stationed at Seymour Johnson AFB in Goldsboro, NC for the duration of my enlistment. I worked in the Line Delivery shop, delivering munitions to the four F-4 squadrons that we had there.
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USMC, 1983-86 O0
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I'm a squid ^^32
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US Army. Anti-tank infantry during the Cold War.
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Any of you guys seen "Biloxi Blues".? I watched it last night and cracked up.
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I was in the U.S. Army for 3 years, from August, 1966 until August, 1969. I went to Ft. LEionard Wood, Missouri for Basic and Advanced Individual Training.
I spent 1 year in South Vietnam with the 459th Signal Battalion, which was part of the 1st Signal Brigade. We have had 2 reunions since then and had a blast. At the last reunion I saw 3 good friends that I hadn't seen in 41 years. Awesome!
Have also had several reunions with the 1st Signal Brigade. It was great to hook up again with some old friends.
I spent my last 18 months at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky.
God Bless all Veterans now serving or who have served in the past. Thanks for your service.