Any Veterans on Here?

[ursus]

I served in the Army from 88-92 and in the 1st gulf war. Any other veterans on the boards?

[MICHAEL]

Army drafted after college (William Jewell College). Army 1971 Vietnam time period, 36K20 Combat Support 2/50 2nd armor division, E-5 sgt.

[billf]

Army 87-92 2nd ID, 1st ID, 3rd SFGRP Earned 3 Purple Hearts, 3 Bronze Stars from a war people say had no combat lol

[MICHAEL]

My Uncle was in the Air Force for 25 years, retired Comand Sgt Major! He was in his early 40's,,, after getting out. He then got a job with the post office, and has been working there since. He will have that retirement also when he decides to get out! He lives in AZ,,,, nice house with in ground pool, living the good life!! My uncle is actually younger then me. I believe he is in his late 50's!

[eugene02]

haven gone to army in my country =P

[Marty]

US Navy '84 - '92. Served on both coasts.

[martin]

haven gone to army in my country =P

so you're under 18? i used to study there in singapore and so i know quite a bit.. and from what i know, all 18 year olds have to go to NS?

[eugene02]

so you're under 18? i used to study there in singapore and so i know quite a bit.. and from what i know, all 18 year olds have to go to NS?

nope.. i'm 19 this year.. normally 16 - 21yo for army :)

[Hampe]

I would have had to go to the Swiss Army 7 years ago (dual US/CH citizen) since I live here, but I was declared unfit for service because of my right eye. Best part about it was that I was also declared unfit for the national guard type service as well (that would have really sucked.....the same 21 week boot camp type deal, just without the free assault rifle at the end).

[ursus]

I would have had to go to the Swiss Army 7 years ago (dual US/CH citizen) since I live here, but I was declared unfit for service because of my right eye. Best part about it was that I was also declared unfit for the national guard type service as well (that would have really sucked.....the same 21 week boot camp type deal, just without the free assault rifle at the end).

So everyone in the army gets a free assault rifle? I thought they just gave you a knife with all those gadgets

[Florida Bowler]

Thank you to all who served. My family and I appreciate all of the sacrifices that you have made for us.

-DJ

[martin]

nope.. i'm 19 this year.. normally 16 - 21yo for army :)

i see.. so why no NS yet?

[eugene02]

i see.. so why no NS yet?

continuing studies first :)

[Davec13]

1st Cav 8th engineers and 3rd ID 11th engineers here. 4th of July is completely ruined for me after making all the bangs I made while I was in. 1840lbs of C4 makes a big boom :D


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdZ9Ev78ooM

[Davec13]

Army drafted after college (William Jewell College). Army 1971 Vietnam time period, 36K20 Combat Support 2/50 2nd armor division, E-5 sgt.

2nd AD good old hell on wheels. I always loved how that patch was worn over the heart, to bad is was inactivated.

[martin]

continuing studies first :)

i see.. :D

[TheSheibs]

US Coast Guard, BM2(Boatswains Mate Second Class), Or E-5 for those who dont know Coast Guard/Navy rankings. Spent 10 years of my life in doing every mission the Coast Guard does, from SAR to Humanitarian to Law Enforcement. Semper Paratus!

[MICHAEL]

2nd AD good old hell on wheels. I always loved how that patch was worn over the heart, to bad is was inactivated.

I would like to see all units deactivated, all over the world!! While State side, we were located in keline tX. Same place Elvis was stationed state side! I remember a old small church on post, that they converted into a museum, with lots of pictures, and artifacts related to Elvis!! I still have the Hell on Wheels patch! Good and bad memories of the unit! ( like that song, can't remember the title, "War, what is it good for, Absolutely NOTHING"! My thoughts on the matter. Yes I think I heard a while back that they did deactivate!

[billf]

I can't stand all the politics of war but I do understand the reason for them, when the reason is upholding democracy and protecting a sovereign nation either here or abroad. Take the fight to then and don't let it come to your home. Our government elected officials have abused the military since after Korea and it has shown with each conflict/war since.

[got_a_300]

Yes I would have to say that 1840lbs of C4 would definitely make
a great big boom and a great big hole in the ground too.

[Tampabaybob]

US Air Force represented here. 1966 - 1971 - Vietnam era Vet.

Bob

[rongarm]

Uncle Sam's Canoe Club. Even thought I was stationed on an Aircraft Carrier, I did in fact spend 31 days in Viet Nam in 65' just the start of things mostly. I was on a PT boat, and it was hell almost everyday. I saw bad stuff and did bad stuff. But i am glad that part of my life is over.