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Various Non-Bald Discussions => Military/Serviceman => Topic started by: KALBO on April 21, 2007, 06:03:51 AM

Title: Together We Served for Marines and Navy
Post by: KALBO on April 21, 2007, 06:03:51 AM

 #a^3

Many of you I'm guessing already know about http://www.togetherweserved.com but I wanted to mention it since so many veterans and retired military continue to join SBG and may not of heard of it.

Pre-internet, many of us lost contact with fellow military members that we wanted to stay in touch with.  Since I logged into TWS, people have found me or I them from each of my previous commands...all the way back to bootcamp(17 years ago)!!!  Initially I didn't think I would put too much effort into using the site, since I put way too much time into my MySpace page, but am definately reconsidering that now...

In short you could compare it to MySpace, for the Navy and Marines, without any advertising(for now...lol).  It is free and you get a full membership for at least 6 months I believe...after that you go down to the free basic plan with options to pay for the full plan or recruit(you get upgraded to the full membership for a certain period of time for every 5 people you invite that accepts).

The last perk I've noticed, is that most commands allow you to access it, unlike MySpace, Hotmail, Yahoo Mail, etc...that are typically blocked.

With all the networking we do here, this could be another tool in your tool bag if you are not currently utilizing it...
Title: Re: Together We Served for Marines and Navy
Post by: Paul on April 21, 2007, 03:47:15 PM
Great info KaLbO, knew absolutely nothing about it.  In  the archaic Marine Corps system, to locate is a big pain, requiring tons of old info and self addressed envelopes, with no knowledge if you'll get a reply.  Can't wait to try this out.  Thanks a lot
Title: Re: Together We Served for Marines and Navy
Post by: Sgt. Pate on April 21, 2007, 11:12:40 PM
Thanks for the info... I signed up and looked around but it started to bring back too many old memories better forgotten.  I'll try again some other time.   O:O
Title: Re: Together We Served for Marines and Navy
Post by: Kajun on April 26, 2007, 04:14:01 PM
thanx kalbo! great site  O0
Title: Re: Together We Served for Marines and Navy
Post by: NAVRN2 on April 30, 2007, 11:15:26 AM
AWESOME site!!! Someone at work invited me.  Great!!  I can be found PUTNEY.
Title: Re: Together We Served for Marines and Navy
Post by: KALBO on April 30, 2007, 05:30:21 PM
AWESOME site!!! Someone at work invited me.  Great!!  I can be found PUTNEY.
Gotcha!  8)
Title: Re: Together We Served for Marines and Navy
Post by: TXFergie on April 30, 2007, 08:28:22 PM
I just checked out the website. Any news on if there was going to be an Army or Air Force section as well??
Title: Re: Together We Served for Marines and Navy
Post by: KALBO on May 01, 2007, 06:22:46 AM
I just checked out the website. Any news on if there was going to be an Army or Air Force section as well??
Unsure, I haven't seen any news from TWS regarding expansion, but originally it was just a site for Marines...now the Navy has been added fairly recently.  Recommend you contact them: admin@navy.togetherweserved.com
Title: Re: Together We Served for Marines and Navy
Post by: Deadbob on May 05, 2007, 04:58:52 AM
Great find... Only problem I had was when i put in my boot camp Platoon number and Graduation year... is listed me in the WRONG company!!  :Xo!

It also does lot have the Sea Service Deployment ribbon as a choice, and my MOS number is incorrect... minor gripes, but i'll survive
Title: Re: Together We Served for Marines and Navy
Post by: KALBO on May 22, 2007, 11:39:51 AM
Just noticed an update today on TWS...they have added the Air Force!

http://www.togetherweserved.com/
Title: Re: Together We Served for Marines and Navy
Post by: Paul on May 22, 2007, 11:46:31 AM
Kewl to hear another group can find old buds.  Thanks again, TWS not only hooked me up with an old Marine buddy, but put me in contact with my godson (his son) who I hadn't seen in 15 years. O0 
Title: Re: Together We Served for Marines and Navy
Post by: PigPen on May 22, 2007, 12:01:01 PM
Kewl to hear another group can find old buds.  Thanks again, TWS not only hooked me up with an old Marine buddy, but put me in contact with my godson (his son) who I hadn't seen in 15 years. O0 

That's awesome to hear Paul
Title: Re: Together We Served for Marines and Navy
Post by: Paul on May 22, 2007, 12:12:36 PM
Thanks PP.  Was in kindergarten when last saw him, now track star for southern cal
Title: Re: Together We Served for Marines and Navy
Post by: PigPen on May 22, 2007, 12:30:21 PM
Thanks PP.  Was in kindergarten when last saw him, now track star for southern cal

That's incredible, bet you and his dad are real proud huh?
Title: Re: Together We Served for Marines and Navy
Post by: YOSP on May 22, 2007, 12:31:46 PM
Just noticed an update today on TWS...they have added the Air Force!

http://www.togetherweserved.com/


Its about time! :x! :x!
Title: Re: Together We Served for Marines and Navy
Post by: KALBO on July 22, 2007, 09:22:46 PM
Just noticed an update today on TWS...they have added the Air Force!

http://www.togetherweserved.com/


Its about time! :x! :x!
And now they have added the Army!!!
Title: Re: Together We Served for Marines and Navy
Post by: Uturns on September 10, 2007, 01:01:03 PM
OOh rah! US Marines-1983-1986.......MOS 3533 ,Camp Lejuene,Iwakuni,WSSI,Life Guard Onslow Beach -summer of '85
Title: Re: Together We Served for Marines and Navy
Post by: Paul on September 10, 2007, 01:56:06 PM
Great to have another of America's Finest join the sly.
Title: Re: Together We Served for Marines and Navy
Post by: Deadbob on January 22, 2008, 04:16:51 AM
You know, I signed up at this website who know how long ago... never heard from, or found anyone I served with...

Yesterday was different. 2 of my DI's, 1 marine I went through boot with (I don't remember him, but he remembers me and can get ahold of a few people I was looking for), and my entire fire team from Iraqi Freedom all E-mail me on the same day!
Title: Re: Together We Served for Marines and Navy
Post by: Arnie on November 10, 2011, 10:34:39 PM
Is TWS still going strong?  Any success stories?
Title: Re: Together We Served for Marines and Navy
Post by: Slynito on November 12, 2011, 10:17:49 PM
Yes, I was perusing it about 6 months ago and saw a picture of a guy I served with. He was sitting in his hooch cleaning his rifle. We sure looked like crap wit long hair and nasty utilities. We've since been e-mailing and catching up.