Military

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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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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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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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 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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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 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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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 Thursday, July 17, 2003 12:52 AM

Rick,

Who would have thought that there was another Ikatraz inmate out in the trenches? What division were you with? I was in CS-4, probably still called OEC while you were there.

demono69

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 16, 2003 8:10 PM

U.S. Navy - 13 years ('65-'68 & '74-'84) as a Torpedoman's Mate on submarine tenders (AS-16.18 & 34), cruisers (CG-32, CGN-38) and even an aircraft carrier (CVN-69) with a little shore duty in between.

Wouldn't trade a day of it.

Rick

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Daprophet

Member since
July 2003
From: Charlotte

Posted by Daprophet on Monday, July 14, 2003 7:05 PM

6 years U.S Navy Fire control tech. VLS Tomahawks USS O'Brien DD-975 Spruance class destroyer, stationed in San Diego, and Japan from 1988-1994

Dave
Salute to all the vetrans!

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styrene

Member since
May 2003
From: The flat lands of the Southeast

Posted by styrene on Monday, July 14, 2003 7:58 AM

U.S. Navy, Hospital Corpsman, 1972-1978

1882: "God is dead"--F. Nietzsche

1900: "Nietzsche is dead"--God

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fuzzy

Member since
May 2003
From: Lewisburg , Tenn

Posted by fuzzy on Monday, July 14, 2003 12:49 AM

19 years US ARMY/ ARNG aviation.
Fuzzy

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Wolfp

Member since
March 2003
From: Jacksonville, NC

Posted by Wolfp on Sunday, July 13, 2003 10:35 AM

13 Years USMC - 0302/0303

J.B. http://photobucket.com/albums/a303/jbrunyon/

On the Bench: !/350 TOS Enterprise; 1/72 Tie Interceptor

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 13, 2003 6:15 AM

six years , 2nd batt,, scots guards. five years .1EME regimemt Etrangere,[french foreign legion] .. i lefrt the guards in 1984. spent two ywars in a security firm. and just over two years making venetian blinds, before i went crazy and joined the foreign legion..i was hoping my qualifications , from the REME school would stand me in good stead when i went to france.. but some IMBECILE. of an officer decided that the infantry would [again] be the place for me,..oh well, and all i got from the legion ,was a terrible french accent , a taste for unfiltered camel cigarettes, and barely cooked meat................