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Drafted on February 12th 68 I did my basic at Ft. Lenard Wood then to Ft. Irwin permanent party as carpenter with the 78th Engineers then in Sept. 68 to Sept 69 went to Nam and was with the 46th Engineers HQ at Long Binh then to B co. In Sagion and in Sept 69 went home to Chicago only did 18 months of active duty. And I would like to say Welcome Home to all my brothers that served in Nam and also would like to thank all our service personal for serving past and present.
I'm a Brit, living in the US (NorCal). Not sure that I really qualify as a Vet, although I was shot at a few times by crazy Yemeni rebels, using single action breech loaders, while serving in the RAF as an Air Traffic Controller, in Dhofar state. (Now part of Oman), back in 1960. At least we had the Lee Enfield .303 and Bren guns >:)
I'd just like to say a BIG heartfelt THANK YOU to any and all US Vets for doing what you did, in very trying and dangerous times. Thanks, Ed. (RAF 1958-1970)
Your a vet you serviced your country and I thank you for your service.Quote:
Originally Posted by NewbyScrapper
82-85 Combat Engineer 12B FT. Leonardwood,MO and Wildflicken,Germany. No combat, Thanks to all the Vets and their families.
SFC and have been in since 1999, 4 tours in Iraq, 1 in Afghanistan, and 1 in Kosovo. Currently an 11C but held 18C MOS for 8 years. Stationed on Rock Island, Illinois.
1980-1986 USNR Flew as InFlight Tech on P-3 Orion in Squadrons VP-66 and 92 Easy times My thoughts and prayers to our active duty servicemen as they protect us again today. Hope our govt will also start to take better care of servicemen who are no longer on active duty ie vets hospitals ! Happy Birthday USA July 4th
US Army, Feb. 2007 - Dec. 2012
Operation Iraq Freedom, Sept. 2008 - Sept. 2009
MOS: 25B (AKA Computer Nerd, commo)
Unit: 555th Engineer Brigade
Rank: SPC (E-4)
US Navy 97-99 / medical discharge - reenlistment 03-07 Rate: MA (Master at Arms) I'm proud to have served, but after the fact, dealing with the VA was a total nightmare. I sure don't miss all the BS.
Well first off God bless each of the ones posted before me.
I served as a Dental Tech in the Navy for 5 years. Bootcamp was in Great Lakes, A-Schooled in Texas, station at San Diego, California, then Atsugi Japan before getting out.
The only semi interesting facts I have is,
1. I'm a 3rd generation squid. My grandfather served, as did both my mother and father. My wife's family is mostly jarheads.
2. My first week in boot camp was the same as September 11th.
United States Marine Corps '05-2010
Okinawa, Manas, Kabul, Kandahar, Camp Bastion (Bastion Bastards)
Usaf 1998-2001.
Served in the US Army from 1969 to 1971 Did Basic in Ft. Knox Ky and Ait in Fort Polk La. NCO School in Ft Benning Ga and a Year in Korea
I was an Electronics Technician in the USN. I served onboard USS Hue City (CG-66) and at SERMC.
ET2(SW)
Served in the US Navy from 2004-2008.
Was stationed on the fast attack submarine USS Santa Fe out of Pearl Harbor, HI. Ended up being stationed in Portsmouth, NH also during a DMP.
Best Job I ever had. Should have stayed in!
US Air Force 1997-2002
Stationed at Dyess AFB in Abilene TX.
C-130 Engine Mechanic 2a671b
Spent most of my career flying around the world fixing broke planes. Loved every single minute of it.
I was in the Air Force for almost 8 years from April 89- Sept 96. Served as an Aircraft Electrical/Mechanical Technician on AWACS (E-3) at Tinker AFB, OK. Two deployments to Saudi Arabia after Desert Storm.
Was active Army until '98. Spent 1 year in South Korea (Camp Eagle), helping establish the first Apache battalion in Korea. The rest of my enlistment was spent in the 82'nd Airborne's Combat Aviation Brigade. My MOS was a 68H2P, which translates mainly to a job as eternal police call (haha) that was occasionally interrupted to work on aviation hydraulic systems and to be thrown from aircraft in flight.
Kenny
we have Brit at my American Legion Post in Westbrook MaineQuote:
Originally Posted by NewbyScrapper
Wow I might of worked with you!!Quote:
Originally Posted by ElectricLiquidators
Joined US Army as 64C (now 88M) trucker, from 1985 to present (2015). Too much to post. Good to see everyone here. Thanks all you Battle Buddies!