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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 17, 2003 8:08 AM
                        To tell you the truth I can't recall. I spent about five months on board with the red shirts before they sent me TAD to FASOTRAGRULANT. Talk about military alphabet soup, FASO (for short) is a mouth full of it. But it was a great place to work. Got to "fly" a helo flight simulator a few times while I was there. Totally Awesome!

                        I've still got my "I like Ike" button around here somewhere.

                        Rick
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 15, 2003 2:13 PM
                        USAF [51/2 yrs security, 14 aircraft maint. and 6 Reserve]. Enjoyed it. Didn't care for Capt/Maj America. Not his real name. Bitburg, Germany; Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota; Sheppard AFB, Texas; Grissom AFB, Indiana; Eielson AFB, ALASKA; then back to Grissom AFB, Indiana.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 15, 2003 4:00 PM
                        23 years, served in Vietnam, Grenda, Pamana, Gulf War 1, Somlia. will be fully retired come September 2003. Military made the best modeler, due to a lot of attention to detail.Cool [8D]
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                        animal
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by animal on Friday, August 15, 2003 4:28 PM
                        6 years in the Army, 10 years in the Air Force, 11 years civil service. Vehicle operator in the army, Security Police/Gunhsmith in the Air Force and Drug Interdiction Civil Service.
                        Animal wants trucks!!! http://community.webshots.com/user/gtadw
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                        RAF120
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Exit 7a NJ Turnpike
                        Posted by RAF120 on Friday, August 15, 2003 5:12 PM
                        U.S. Army '88 - '94, Ft. Stewart, GA., 63B-H8 Light wheeled vechical mechanic, spent 8 months in the Gulf.

                        Wouldn't trade my time in the Army for anything in the world, almost wish I didn't get out. I said almost.
                        Trevor Where am I going and why am I in this handbasket?
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                        Keyworth
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: NE Georgia
                        Posted by Keyworth on Friday, August 15, 2003 6:56 PM
                        1stsgt, sounds like my career track. I was in all those places too. Did Somalia with a gov't contractor. 25th inf, MACV (2nd tour) ,82nd ABN, 509 PIR, 455th Recon Co (CBR/Abn),12th SF Gp. Was also assigned to the Agressor element at swamp phase portion of Ranger school.
                        "There's no problem that can't be solved with a suitable application of high explosives"
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                        dkmacin
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich
                        Posted by dkmacin on Saturday, August 16, 2003 5:52 AM
                        Twenty Years
                        US Coast Guard
                        Helicopter Flight Mechanic
                        Rescue Swimmer

                        Don
                        I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.
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                        teufelhund5711
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by teufelhund5711 on Saturday, August 16, 2003 7:38 AM
                        12 years 9 months in US Marines Corps (4 active, the rest reserve)-started as a sax player 5537, went on to logistics and NBC. Spent last three years with a Force Recon Company. Just switched to the Army NG in Georgia- will go to OCS in January!
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                        gar26
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Canada
                        Posted by gar26 on Saturday, August 16, 2003 11:29 AM
                        Served with the R.C.A.F for 7 years. Now I am a reserve officer training cadets
                        gpebernat
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 17, 2003 3:15 PM
                        U.S. Coast Guard, 15 years and counting.
                        QuarterMaster First Class, now an Operations Specialist, currently working as a Search and Rescue Coordinator in New Orleans.

                        5 ships, 3 Operations centers so far!
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 17, 2003 6:17 PM
                        Just hit my two year mark in the USAF as a Sensor Operator on the Predator UAV...I know what some of you mean about the desert, spent four months there just before/during the war. I love it, and never want to quit.
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                        J-Hulk
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Tochigi, Japan
                        Posted by J-Hulk on Monday, August 18, 2003 6:32 AM
                        Well folks, I have no actual military experience, but my dad was in the Coast Guard for 25 years (2 years in Vietnam) , so I grew up on various military installations around the US, such as the Navy base on Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay, Selfridge Air Force Base in Michigan, and finally NAS Glynnco in Brunswick, Georgia. I was also in NJROTC for 4 years in high school, which was a fantastic experience. Experienced mini-bootcamps in Orlando, toured nuclear subs at King's Bay, and took an amazing week-long cruise on the Saratoga out of Mayport. Nothing to compare with the actual work experiences you guys and gals have, but all priceless experiences and a great opportunity to see how our unparalleled military protects our country, and the world.
                        I had plans to go to Annapolis, but red-green color-blindess and pure size (check my user name!) meant no flying for me, so I pursued other interests.
                        But I was raised military, and have the utmost respect for all who choose that path!
                        ~Brian
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                        Ray Marotta
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Lyons Colorado, USA
                        Posted by Ray Marotta on Monday, August 18, 2003 7:59 AM
                        Air Force Brat at Langley Field, Va. Keesler AFB, Miss., Kadena, Okinawa (twice), Travis AFB, Ca., Malmstrom AFB, Mont., Holloman AFB, NM. 9 years US Navy. Combat Aircrew (P-3A/B/C). 27 months Southeast Asia, Adak, Ak, Patuxent River Md., Brunswick, Me. Got out in '74 and worked for the Air Force since then. Now a Mission Controller with US Space Command/Air Force Space Command. Thule Greenland, Seychelles Islands, Guam, Hawaii, and now Sunnyvale, Ca.
                        Ray

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 1:38 AM
                        I served for 9 years in the army of the duchy of grand Fenwick. I was a privet. My dad was also in the service of the Duchy of grand Fenwick, as was his farther. My grand farther was part of the great invasion of the United States in 1959. Now that was a great victory for our little country. But the most excitement I ever saw was when the British sent a member of their royal family to visit and I was part of the honor guard. I think he was something like 48th in line to the british thrown. ;)

                        Da40k
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 1:41 AM
                        I served for 9 years in the army of the duchy of grand Fenwick. I was a privet. My dad was also in the service of the Duchy of grand Fenwick, as was his farther. My grand farther was part of the great invasion of the United States in 1959. Now that was a great victory for our little country. But the most excitement I ever saw was when the British sent a member of their royal family to visit and I was part of the honor guard. I think he was something like 48th in line to the british thrown. ;)

                        Da40k
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 10, 2003 9:51 PM
                        I didn't mention it but I am an AF brat. Born- Selfridge AFB, and lived in Detroit until my Dad completed all his schools(acft maint). First station - Craig AFB, Selma Al. then to Clark AFB, Angeles City, Rep. of P. I. From this sunny location we went to the whitest sands in the country and Eglin AFB,FL. Now from beach bum status we went to the land of the mid night sun, Elmendorf AFB AK. Dependent, Gov't Worker and Military, I've done all three. It was great and ret. is fun too.
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                        South Aussie
                        • Member since
                          August 2003
                        • From: South Australia
                        Posted by South Aussie on Wednesday, December 10, 2003 11:43 PM
                        I served with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in the ground communications area for 33 years and retired in Sep 2002.
                        Wayne I enjoy getting older, especially when I consider the alternative.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, December 11, 2003 10:27 AM
                        Retired after 20 year USAF.Ten years at Holloman AFB NM as a jet engine mechanic 479TTW AT-38B's. Cross trained (INVOLENTARILY) to F-15C&D Crew Chief 57FIS Keflavic Iceland then back to HAFB 49TFW 7TFS F-15A's, and finished up at Tyndall AFB Fl. 325FW 95FS F-15's. I have to admit my last 10 years as a Crew Chief were the most rewarding. Smile [:)] Bob
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, December 11, 2003 4:10 PM
                        For years we thought my uncle had been a rear gunner in a Lancaster - which was impressive enough in itself. It was only a few years ago (and a few years after he died) that we found out he had actually been employed at Bletchley Park working on intercepting and decrypting Luftwaffe communications sent using Enigma.

                        The Lancaster story was his "official" cover but, knowing how important breaking Enigma was to winning the Second World War, we're no less proud of him.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, December 11, 2003 6:40 PM
                        The RAF wouldn't take me (Incorrectable vision defect in left eye!).

                        Their loss.

                        I scrape a living by providing them with the latest kit!

                        C4ISR = (NYM).

                        Rob M.
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                        David Voss
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Waukesha, WI
                        Posted by David Voss on Friday, December 12, 2003 7:15 AM
                        US Army 1991-1997

                        1991-1995 - Cavalry Scout (Recon) / Ft. Irwin - NTC
                        1995-1997 - Accounting Spec / DFAS-Orlando (had to reclassify due to back injury)
                        David Voss Senior Web Developer Kalmbach Publishing Co. Join me on the FSM Map
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                        Copterguy
                        • Member since
                          November 2003
                        • From: Ontario, Canada
                        Posted by Copterguy on Friday, December 12, 2003 9:16 AM
                        I spent 4 years in the Canadian infantry reserves - 2 years with the Lake Superior Scottish Regiment, 2 years with the Highland Fusiliers of Canada - both Highland units. Yes, I wore a kilt, no I don't play the pipes.

                        I left to complete my Masters degree in biochemistry. Now I'm a high school chem teacher.
                        Current Projects: Tamiya M1A2 Tamiya LRDG Chevrolet CWT 30
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, December 12, 2003 3:02 PM
                        I was a field artillery cannon crewman, M198, 155mm Howitzer towed, in the Marines. 4 years was enough for me.

                        Steve
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                        mark956
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by mark956 on Friday, December 12, 2003 5:23 PM
                        I was in the U.S. Army (Military Police) for 3 years in the mid-80's.
                        mark956
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                        qmiester
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: Central USA
                        Posted by qmiester on Friday, December 12, 2003 6:30 PM
                        Did 4 years in Regular Army (63-67) - Military Intelligence (ASA) - your basic oxymoron
                        Got out for a while, and then someone talked me into "try one (yr)" in the Ks National Guard. Retired last year after 20 years. Spent the whole time with 1/127 FA Bn (the first Guard unit to field the Paladin). Spent 4 years in Commo and the rest of the time in the TOC as the "Bn Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Operations Specialist"(54B30) (that was my official title, however my primary jobs were A. assistant ops sgt and B. Coach of the TOC Special Olympics team) lol
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                        Quincy
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, December 12, 2003 6:51 PM
                        Can I get partial credit? I never served...but my dad was 20 years USAF. Been on Johnson AFB, Tachikawa,Japan; McGwire AFB, New Jersey; Beale AFB, California; Vandenberg AFB, California; and McChord AFB, Washington.

                        Glenn
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, December 13, 2003 12:25 AM
                        20 years (ret) USAF. Through most of the career, worked at maintaining Avionic Sensor Systems. Think the ultimate Video Bombing systems, (IR, TV, Laser, Low Light Level) . I also worked the SR-71 and U-2 Spyplanes, and finished my career working with the Aircraft of the AF Special Ops. I also took a special interest in Disaster Preparedness & Safety). I still wish I was back in uniform after 9 yrs retirement.

                        Don
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                        wroper11
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Back home in Blanchard
                        Posted by wroper11 on Monday, December 15, 2003 2:53 PM
                        11 1/2 in the USAF.
                        4 Active as a G.P. mechanic
                        and 7 1/2 with the guard as a heavy equipment operator. 4 years with 1 Trans at Langley AFB, VA. 6 years with the 203rd RED HORSE VAANG. 1 1/2 with the 137th CES OKANG.

                        Demon69, you were on the IKE with my brother in law. I went on the family day cruise with him in Nov 2000.

                        Wroper
                        USAF PRIME BEEF ENGINEERING READY...ANYTIME...ANYWHERE! HOORAH!</font id="blue">
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 15, 2003 3:22 PM
                        Only done the compulsory Military service that we need to do, it was a good experience though.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, December 19, 2003 6:25 PM
                        Currently over 6 years in the Marine Corps...
                        Aviation Supply Officer and have done deployments to Afghanistan for OEF and Iraq for OIF. Will be transferring to the Marine Corps Reserves next year.
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