[bersafan65]

I was just curious who, on this forum, was in the military? I was in the Marines from 1983-1987. I worked on helicopter, and "home" for me was Camp Pendleton. I was stationed in Japan for three weeks, and Okinawa for seven months. Just did my four years and got out as a Corporal.

 

[Tarheelcracker]

US Army Sig Corp Buck Sgt. 1959/62. Instructor US Army Guided Missile School, M1 carbines twice a year.. Nothing sharp permitted in between LOL.

 

[dutchboy]

Proud to have served in the USCG, as a LT, CG-OEM and a little time aboard the USCGC William Tate. Semper Parates. Also served in Law Enforcement, retiring after 28 years of service.

 

[greg_r]

USMC, 1978 - 1984

 

[Talonap]

Navy Hospital Corpsman, Active Duty 1968 - 1972, 1975 - 1977, Active Reserves 6 years or so. Stationed on USS Shangri-La CV-38, USS F.D. Roosevelt CV-42, National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda MD, (Now Name Changed to Walter Reed something or other.)

 

[bersafan65]

Thanks for the replies! Good to hear from fellow "brothers and sisters"! God bless this country, and all of you for your service!

 

[danrees46]

Twentty years in the US Army and retired as a Sfc. I worked on missile launchers and did reenlistment. Vietnam era veteran and participated in Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Nine years in Germany and 11 years in the 101st Airborne Division.

 

[RJF22553]

U.S. Army: 1975-1997, LTC Retired as of 1 Nov 1997. Desert Storm as a REMF in Riyadh @ 3rd Army HQs. Logistics (primarily Transportation). Last five (almost) years in the Pentagon: hated the processes but loved my particular job, frustrating as it was, and was able to make some good changes (until I retired). Got a contractor job doing much of the same, with the biggest challenge being what to wear and leaving after eight hours. Retired from that in 2011 and have enjoyed life since then.

 

[bersafan65]

Thanks all for chiming in!

 

[shivelytj1]

Air force reserves from 71 to 76 as a weapons systems crew chief. I was discharged about 6 months before my home base switched from A 37's to A10 warthogs. I could have re-enlisted and switched from a 308 mini gun to a 30mm cannon had I known, but my wife says we would have never met.....hmmm

 

[MPWhite]

One+ tour, discharged due to wounds, then 30+ Army Reserve; retired as W-4 - prefer not to go into details due to PTSD.

 

[Bronson FL]

USN 1976-1982 (SK2). USAR 1982-1983 (Spec 4). USNR 1989-1992 (SK2).

 

[Navigator30]

I was just curious who, on this forum, was in the military? I was in the Marines from 1983-1987. I worked on helicopter, and "home" for me was Camp Pendleton. I was stationed in Japan for three weeks, and Okinawa for seven months. Just did my four years and got out as a Corporal.

USAF,1958-79,Navigator, Civil Engineer LTC.

 

[bersafan65]

Happy Veterans Day to all!

 

[atlanticmariner]

Hi Brothers,
Old timer Navy Vet 1968-1972; Cubi Point Naval Air Station, RP and NAS Lakehurst, NJ

 

[bersafan65]

Hi Brothers,
Old timer Navy Vet 1968-1972; Cubi Point Naval Air Station, RP and NAS Lakehurst, NJ


View attachment 4381

Nice looking grips on that Nickel Thunder!

 

[Lmmare]

USAF 76-80 Electronic warfare, worked A-7's and A-10's at DM, F-4G and F-105E Wild Weasels at George

 

[Coastievet]

Proud to have served in the USCG, as a LT, OEM and a little time aboard the USCGC William Tate. Semper Parates. Also served in Law Enforcement, retiring after 28 years of service.

USCG 1961-1973, all air station’s, CGAS SAVGA, STPETE, SANFRAN, MIAMI (Dinner Key & Opa-Locka) AEC, HH52a’s

 

[tdldev]

I was just curious who, on this forum, was in the military? I was in the Marines from 1983-1987. I worked on helicopter, and "home" for me was Camp Pendleton. I was stationed in Japan for three weeks, and Okinawa for seven months. Just did my four years and got out as a Corporal.

USN 71-75. BT2.
*My niece was in until last year and she made CPO in 13 years. I showed her my rate patch last year and she couldn't identify it; neither could any of her immediate officemates. After assuring her that it wasn't made up, she showed it to a MCPO that she knew had served longer. He confirmed that it was a legit rate, but was dropped from the Navy since they no longer really have a need for that rating. So I guess I truly am useless.

 

[dutchboy]

USCG 1961-1973, all air station’s, CGAS SAVGA, STPETE, SANFRAN, MIAMI (Dinner Key & Opa-Locka) AEC, HH52a’s

Greetings my fellow Coastie.