Military SHOUT OUT!

[Westernbiker]

How many have served this country?
Let us know what you did!
I thank you for your service!

United States Navy, 1976 - 1982, 4 years active, 2 years inactive, stationed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga out of Mayport Florida, rate was AC = Airtraffic Controller, did 3 Mediterranean cruises
Proud to have served for you!

[Trailercash]

From 1971 thru 1978 MOS 3531 Truck Master Staff Sgt E6

[av8rdave]

T-37 Instructor Pilot,1981 - 1985
KC-135 Aircraft Commander, 1985 - 1987

[bobbyf6b]

Army, 90-93. Ft. Sill, OK. Truck Driver

Operation Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Desert Farewell. Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq. 90-91

Operation Restore Hope. Mogadishu, Somalia. Africa. 93

[bigdew]

SSG/E-6 Wheel Vehicle Mechanic/ Motor Sargeant


2005-2011 Ft. Hood TX 1BCT 4ID and 20th ENG BN 36th ENG BDE

2011-Present Ft. Campbell, KY 1-502nd 2BCT

3 Tours

2006-2007 Camp Taji Iraq
2008-2009 FOB Falcon, Iraq
2009-2010 FOB Ram Rod, Afgh

1 pending deployment
2014-? Afgh

[Retired Army]

Army Reserve MSG processed the film off the U2 that returned from Cuba the day Kennedy was shot. My Army retirement is making payments on the F6B. A big thanks to all vets.

[JesseS]

MSGT. US Army Retired. 2 tours in Vietnam, 3 tours in Germany, Panama, Honduras.

Ft Lewis, WA
Ft. Dix, NJ
Ft. Hood, TX
Vietnam
Ft. Benning, GA (Panama)
Vietnam
Short stint in Walter Reed Army Hosp.:icon_doh:
Germany (Pershing Missiles)
Germany (56th Field Artillery)
Germany (186th ordnance)
Ft. Ord. CA (Honduras)
Retired
Next 20 years as a LEO
Retired again

[bobbyf6b]

My son has two years AZ Army National Guard and one year full Army so far. He's at Ft. Bragg, NC in Special Forces Selection.

[Dark Knight]

U. S. Army

3-35 Armor Bamberg, West Germany (it was West then) 1987-1990. Motor Transportation Operator
Florida National Guard and Nevada National Guard 1990-1992.

[BARRYS770]

US Navy, 1963 to 1965, Submarine Service, Electronics Technician, E-5

[hgslayr]

US NAVY
1978 to 1982
Third class petty officer (Boiler technician)
USS PYRO AE-24 Ammo Ship

[4DI2D]

Ft. Ord - Basic
Ft. Gordon, Ga. - USASESCS (Signal Corps School)
ASCOM City, Korea '60-'61
ORARNG two yrs

[CBXBob]

1965 - 1969
E-5
Aircraft Electrician
Dow AFB
U-Tapao RTNB

[Bruce B]

U.S. Air Force
KC-135Q tanker navigator (Aerial refueling of SR-71 Blackbird recon/spy plane)
1965-70

[jimsol1]

84-91, E-5, SGT. 0352, TOW MISSILES. DESERT SHIELD AND STORM.

[Deer Slayer]

USAF 1962-1982. Air Traffic Control. Missile Maintenance Titan one, Minute Man two and three.

[Memphian]

USMC
1977-1985 SSgt Aviation Data Analyst (QA)

1977 to 1981 Santa Ana (Tustin) Air Station Tustin, CA
1981 to 1985 New River Air Station Jacksonville, NC

[MSGT-R]

8 years active Marine Corps, 19 years reserve. Helicopters.
I'm currently a Civil Subservient until I retire for the last time in December. :icon_wink:

[Teach]

AF Msg Ret

Eagles Claw, Panama, Grenada, Shield-Storm, and too many others..... yep somebody loved me

Nope don't miss it one bit

[jarhead22]

22 years active duty USMC
Crewchief/Mechanic on CH53E Helicopter
First Sergeant 2/10 Artillery

Beirut Lebanon multinational peacekeeping force 1983
Desert Shield/Storm 1991
Bosnia/Albania 1996-97
Iraq 2007 and 2008
Afghanistan 2010

Retired First Sergeant

[MSGT-R]

Of course you DO know that when you're outta Phrogs, you're outta Helicopters? :icon_mrgreen:

[John]

USN Retired in 2000 after 21 years, 7 months, 4 days of Active Duty.:shock: I thank you all for your service.

[jarhead22]

Of course you DO know that when you're outta Phrogs, you're outta Helicopters? :icon_mrgreen:

LOL! You do know that Phrogs are kinda like a 52' Pan Head. nice to look at, nice to listen to, but useless except for carrying mail and chow (not both at same time either). LOL! Gotta love em' though!! A whole handful of special blue pills couldn't keep one up for more than 15 minutes!

[MSGT-R]

:icon_lol: I'll be sure not to tell my husband that (crowd killer and Phrog Pilot extrodinare).

Nothing hovers better than the Phrog.
Notice that there is nothing under the nose wheel.

http://www.victoryinstitute.net/blogs/utb/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/090829-500x343.jpg

[jlyon]

United States Navy

1976 - 2000

ICC (SW/AW) (ret)

[FlyinF]

United States Coast Guard 1966-1970
'66-'67 Boiler Tender on USCG Cutter Ponchatrain out of Long Beach, patrol Pacific between California and Hawaii.
'68-'70 Helicopter Crew Chief stationed Houston, patrol Gulf search and rescue.
Proud to have served...............I believe every young person should give some time to their country.

[2bazookas]

U.S. Navy (Ret.) 1979-2009
Aircrew/Jet Engine/Drive System Mechanic

Stand tall and stand proud. If you can't do that at least stand up and get the hell out of my office.
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[motozeke]

in since 2001 (was a Private during 9/11), 3 tours in Iraq, one in Afghanistan, 1 more coming up.

Thanks to all of you for your service. Ride safe and proud!

[HogSlayer]

Aviation Meteorlogist 1978-1998
Stationed in Ohio, Illinois, Cape Canaveral FL, Oklahoma, Ramstein Germany, Camp Stanley Korea.
Participated in:
Desert Shield/Storm 90-91
Operation Provide Comfort- Kurdish Relief 91-92
Challenger Disaster Congressional Investigation

[Paul B Blues]

Ah, I miss the old girl :icon_frown:

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[AlaskaF6B]

Electronic Warfare (RC-135) and PMEL. Currently Air Force contractor

[Johnny-B]

1985 TO 2005, DCCS(sw) Diver, USS MT. Whitney, USS Inchon, NAB Little Creek, Norfolk Naval Base SIMA, Thanks to ALL that have served, still serving and to all that support those who gave it all for us!

[RetMsg]

MSG(R) USA, 16D, 96D

Retirement gift to myself. Thank you Vets for paving the way. 25 years of fun in the sun.

[Paul B Blues]

Ah, I miss the old girl :icon_frown:

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A friend of mine has just uploaded this short film, it was recorded by Ulster Television in 1990. It covers a week with my regiment in the Saudi desert and our preparations for war. I'm in this with two of my crewmen standing in front of my tank in early hours just after "Stand To"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXCwEv2OUcE&feature=share

[imported_scottydi]

6 years active as a Electronics Countermeasures Tech supporting all three helicopter platforms on the east coast.

[MSGT-R]

Semper Fi, do or die, hold 'em high @ 8th and I!

Happy 238th birthday, Marines!!

[bobbyf6b]

A friend of mine has just uploaded this short film, it was recorded by Ulster Television in 1990. It covers a week with my regiment in the Saudi desert and our preparations for war. I'm in this with two of my crewmen standing in front of my tank in early hours just after "Stand To"

Cool video Paul. I was there for Christmas 1990 too. Actually arrived in country on Christmas morning. Good times. :icon_doh:

[Paul B Blues]

Cool video Paul. I was there for Christmas 1990 too. Actually arrived in country on Christmas morning. Good times. :icon_doh:

Yeah, good times indeed. Christmas was a good laugh out there, we did or best to make it normal!!! :icon_wink:

[Westernbiker]

Thank you all for your service!!!!!!!!!!!
I appreciate it very much!!!!!!! :biggthumpup:

[FF-Ed]

US Army
US Army Reserve
US Army Natl. Guard Ohio

Combined 12 years
Honorable Discharge E5
Honorable Discharge O2

[Airborne06]

US Army 1998-2008. Retired Colonel, 30 years active. Ranger, Airborne, Air Assault.

Korea
Germany
Central America/Panama
Grenada
Haiti
Afghanistan
Iraq

It's all good! Thanks to all my fellow vets and their families for their service!

[53driver]

:icon_lol: I'll be sure not to tell my husband that (crowd killer and Phrog Pilot extrodinare).
Nothing hovers better than the Phrog.
Notice that there is nothing under the nose wheel.

...except a 53!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC2E8RJE3Jo

Did that "nose wheel got nothing" maneuver many times with CH-53Ds and CH-53Es - at altitudes which a 46 would perish.
Even hovered an MH-53J Pave Low at 10,000 feet just because!

The Phrog was a great machine in its heyday...but not so much since 1969. And yes, I have over 100 hours in Phrogs.

Happy 239th Birthday, MSGT!
< bark...woof >

LtCol, retired, 24 years in a flight suit, 4 years in khaki.

[hoglaw]

US Army, 11 active, 17 reserves. Vietnam to Desert Storm. I think they pay me more now in retirement than they ever did on active duty...and so far Obummercare hasn't screwed with the medical coverage.

[ReserveBum]

USAF SMSgt -
1973 - 1981 Active, Avionics Maint; Mostly working the Phantoms
1990 - 2008 Reserves, Air Transportation
Phillipines
Taiwan
Thailand
Shaw AFB
Torrejon Spain - The Best!
Dyess AFB TX
Westover MA with three tours to the sandbox

[swingfast]

My thanks to all who have served. GOD bless all of you!!:clap2::clap2:

[Reedman71]

USAF - Satellite Control - 1C6X1

1989 - 1998

"Join the Air Force and see the world" - All my time was spent in Colorado Springs!

Successful Spacecraft Launches: 30+ Delta II (GPS Constellation), 4 Titan IV (DSP & DMSP), 1 Pegasus (Iridium Cell Phone satellite)

Never had a failed launch on my watch...

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[Jimmytee]

US Army 88-92 4 years active and then 4 years inactive.
Served in Honduras for a year and also on Panama.
Served in Desert Shield and Storm with the Big Red 1

[GNW]

Viet Nam 1967 thru 1968
Bravo Troop, 1st Squadron/9th Calvary, 1st Calvary Division (Airmobile)

[jlyon]

1976-2000
ICC(SW/AW) Ret.

Interior Communication Electrican

USS Spruance DD-963
USS Comte De Grasse DD-974
NAVSTA Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
NAVAIRSTA Key West, FL
FCTCL Dam Neck, VA
NAVSUPACT Naples, Italy
USS Savannah AOR-4
NAVAIRSTA Sigonella, Sicily
NSA Annacostia, Wash D.C.

[WingStuff]

We are all so grateful and thankful to all of you who have served our country and its citizens so faithfully! Ride safe, enjoy and keep making memories!

[F6B1911]

1975 - 1978 USS Enterprise (CVAN-65)
1978 - 1980 Selfridge ANGB
E6
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[Big Jay]

We are all so grateful and thankful to all of you who have served our country and its citizens so faithfully! Ride safe, enjoy and keep making memories!

Yes thank you for you service guys.

[cosborn]

Joined in 1969 posted to the 1st Bn Royal Australian Regiment for 8 years, Private to Corporal, Visual Tracker in Malaya and New Guinea, Mortarman, Section Commander.

Transferred to Armour, Corporal, Sergeant, Warrant Officer, Captain with Cavalry, B Sqn 3 Cavalry Regt, 3/9 South Australian Mounted Rifles, 2nd Cavalry Regiment. Wing Sergeant Major Driving & Servicing Wing, School of Armour, Staff Officer, Royal Military College Duntroon, Instructor Australian Defence Force Academy.

And Now after 40 years service, happily retired thank you very much.

Chris

:039:

[fxdl2051]

Sgt, USAR, 87-91, X Ray Tech.

[reys13f6b]

1991 - present. 23 years. Chief Petty Officer. Retiring in May 2015. Thank all of you for your service in the greatest military forces in existence.

[Paul B Blues]

This is me on my first tour of Northern Ireland in 1983/84. Mine was the first Irish regiment to serve there, and I was extremely proud to be there.

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[Steve 0080]

We have some very honorable people on this board and I salute you !!!

[SmallPasture]

To each of ya that severed I thank you from the bottom of my heart! :clap2:

[gordon]

4 years, 4 months and 9 days. Served as torpedoman and diver on USS HENRY CLAY SSBN 625 and USS SEA DEVIL SSN 664. 1966 to 1970. Those were the good old days......

[Fla_rider]

It seems many in the armed services do like to ride! :clap2:

U.S. Air Force 1976-1988 Air Traffic Control Radar
U.S. Air Force Reserve 1988-1999 Ground Safety
Retired MSgt. waiting for my checks to start at 60!

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[stepbill]

Worked in Security Police for the first 15 years then went to aircrew scheduling for the last 5.

Dyess AFB, Abilene, Texas
CCK Air Base, Taiwan
Mcguire AFB, NJ
AFSOUTH Naples Italy
Semback AB, Germany
Blytheville AFB, Arkansas
McGuire AFB, NJ - where I retired from

20 great years of my life and I would not change a thing!

[flyboy]

1970-1974 active duty US Army, helicopter pilot Vietnam (CH-47 Chinook)
1975-1976 basic training reserve unit
1977-1994 TN Army National Guard, UH-1 (huey) gunships and slicks

23 years total, now drawing retirement

[scooter]

USAF stationed at Walker AF Base 6th bomb wing instrument mechanic B-36s and B-52s"coffee""coffee"

[ReserveBum]

USAF stationed at Walker AF Base 6th bomb wing instrument mechanic B-36s and B-52s"coffee""coffee"

B-36's ????? Man that had to be a while ago. Where was Walker?

[austin_tech]

...except a 53!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC2E8RJE3Jo

Did that "nose wheel got nothing" maneuver many times with CH-53Ds and CH-53Es - at altitudes which a 46 would perish.
Even hovered an MH-53J Pave Low at 10,000 feet just because!

The Phrog was a great machine in its heyday...but not so much since 1969. And yes, I have over 100 hours in Phrogs.

Happy 239th Birthday, MSGT!
< bark...woof >

LtCol, retired, 24 years in a flight suit, 4 years in khaki.

I worked on your MH-53Js, Ch-53's, and HH-3's at Kirtland from 91-93? Enjoyed those birds. Was a Comm/Nav systems tech 90-98, 8 yrs active USAF. Loved it at times.

[GNW]

B-36's ????? Man that had to be a while ago. Where was Walker?

Walker is at Roswell, NM.
B52 replaced the 36.
My brother was an electronics tech on the Titan missiles there in the early 60's.

[53driver]

I worked on your MH-53Js, Ch-53's, and HH-3's at Kirtland from 91-93? Enjoyed those birds. Was a Comm/Nav systems tech 90-98, 8 yrs active USAF. Loved it at times.

I delivered a few MH-53Js and a TH-53A to Kirtland and even took some training out there on the differences between Js and Ds. Most notably the Moving Map (kinda) and the TF/TA system and everything else attached to the #4 Rectifier which the D didn't have. Cool bird. Thanks for your service - the avi on these things wasn't trivial.
Cheers,
Steve

[C'Ville]

Active Duty January 1981- January 1985
MR2 Second Class Petty Officer E-5
Sub Base Pearl Harbor (Rad-Con)
USS Richard S. Edwards DD950 Pearl Harbor
Naval Special Warfare Group One SBU-12 Coronado California

[austin_tech]

I delivered a few MH-53Js and a TH-53A to Kirtland and even took some training out there on the differences between Js and Ds. Most notably the Moving Map (kinda) and the TF/TA system and everything else attached to the #4 Rectifier which the D didn't have. Cool bird. Thanks for your service - the avi on these things wasn't trivial.
Cheers,
Steve

I was the best guy they had on the APQ158 TF/TA radar. Had a knack for it as an A1C and made a name for myself :)
Went TDY one time up to Hill AFB, the pilots let me ride in the FE seat and demonstrated the different modes on the radar from the air (including E^2)? and we flew towards a canyon wall until the climb bar jumped. Scared the crap out of me, made me realize how much faith pilots put into the electronics that they let 20-year old kids fix; that was daytime, and I know the typical MO for those crews was to ride in the dark with NVG's and lights out -- all instruments.

Tons of respect for the drivers and crews. Aim High and thanks for everyone's service

:icon_smflag: <--there, I knew I could find a flag among the gay little emoticons

[Airborne06]

US Army 1978-2008. Retired Colonel, 30 years active. Ranger, Airborne, Air Assault.
Ft Benning
Ft Bragg
Ft Sam Houston
Pentagon
USSOCOM
USCENTCOM
Korea
Germany
Central America/Panama
Grenada
Haiti
Afghanistan
Iraq

It's all good! Thanks to all my fellow vets and their families for their service!

"coffee" Corrected! 1978-2008.

[scooter]

B-36's ????? Man that had to be a while ago. Where was Walker?

1954 Roswell,NM

[1pocket]

US Navy 1982-2004. .batman-smilie.

[Deer Slayer]

Walker is at Roswell, NM.
B52 replaced the 36.
My brother was an electronics tech on the Titan missiles there in the early 60's.

Your brother was where. Titan I or II? I was a 44350 MMT, Titan I, Larson AFB, Washington 1963 - 1965. :cheers:

[Idle]

1990-1993 U.S. Army Reserve (Finance Specialist, 73C)
2001 - 2010 U.S. Air Force Reserve (Public Affairs, Education & Training)

[Navvet]

Both the wife and I are retired Electronics Tech Chief's.

[Retired Army]

1990-1993 U.S. Army Reserve (Finance Specialist, 73C)
2001 - 2010 U.S. Air Force Reserve (Public Affairs, Education & Training)
They told us at DINFOS, the average person got their name in the paper twice. Once at birth and then at death. It was our job to increase those odds.

[Amipro]

1990-2000
Telephone/Switchboard, Mobile Telephone repair, re-classed Radio repair
SGT
Ft. Polk, LA
Korea
Ft. Hood, Tx
Darmstadt Germany
Bosnia
Ft. Riley, KS

[terrydj]

Jungle Training Center Canungra 10 Independent Rifle Company (Battle Wing
Intelligence D Company 3RAR (Royal Australian Regiment)
Other?????:icon_cool:

[lloydmoore1]

Retired in 2006

Done tours in
Germany
Cyprus
Bosnia

The bike is the best therapy !
Keep your head up and your heart strong.

[Arkf6bRider]

Army (drafted) 1969--71. Vietnam. Worked with unattended ground sensors.
11th armor Cav.

[terrydj]

Retired in 2006

Done tours in
Germany
Cyprus
Bosnia

The bike is the best therapy !
Keep your head up and your heart strong.

Mate had the chance to assist some Canadian Infantry soldiers when they came over to the JTC (Jungle Training center) Canungra, Australia for some advice/assistance
Bloody fine men
Bloody fine soldiers
And alongside the Gurkha's
Some of the finest soldiers we ever assisted
In Fact a few of em were Mohican
Victoria Island for some reasons in the memory?? :icon_cool:

[lloydmoore1]

Mate had the chance to assist some Canadian Infantry soldiers when they came over to the JTC (Jungle Training center) Canungra, Australia for some advice/assistance
Bloody fine men
Bloody fine soldiers
And alongside the Gurkha's
Some of the finest soldiers we ever assisted
In Fact a few of em were Mohican
Victoria Island for some reasons in the memory?? :icon_cool:

We try to hold our own but if the training is good it makes you better. Max use of foot powder and bug nets!
Ride safe.

[er.medic]

Air Traffic Controller, E-5, 82-89

[encinoman]

Stationed at Castle AFB in Atwater, California my whole tour of duty 1979 - 1984.
Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants (POL).

[stevelane]

1985 - 1989 2nd Cavalry Regiment as a M113 driver
1994 - 1996 Army reserve transport driver
1997 - 2004 2nd Cavalry Regiment (truck driver), 26th Transport Squadron (truck driver), 3 Royal Australian Regiment (movements clerk), HMAS Manoora ( Ships Army Detachment)
2004 - 2007 Army reserve University of NSW Regiment (truck driver)
2007 - 2012 HMAS Tobruk (Ships Army Detachment), 10 Force Support Battalion ( cargo specialist)

East Timor 1999

Medically discharged 2012 so no more military for me.

[smokinjoe187]

101 st airborne
1975-1979
3/187 infantry company c

[jo0793]

591st MP Company
Ft. Bliss, TX
1979-1982

[Limoles]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8k9Si28k0Fk

[cosborn]

40 years Australian Army, 10 Infantry, 30 Armour

Inf Pte - Cpl
Armd Cpl - Capt

Visual Tracker
Anti Tank
Mortars
Inf Section Comd

CPL-Crewman AFV (Dvr, Comd)
SGT Recon Tp
SGT Regimental Sig
SGT Instr AFV Communications, Driving & Maint all variants, 30/50 Gunnery & MG3
SGT Instr Tank (Leopard) all variants
Warrant Officer, Wing Sergeant Major
Warrant Officer, Instructor
Warrant Officer Training Development Officer
Warrant Officer Instr Training Development
SO3 Training
Capt Military Support Officer.

Civilian, happily retired.

Chris

[imported_NMRed]

1974 - 1995, C-141 crew-chief/engineer, F-117 scheduler. Grenada, Somalia, Shield and Storm.

[socalusmc]

22 years active duty

1981 - 2002

32 mau
Desert shield/storm
Haiti
Mogadishu

[blackmetoc]

US Navy 1998 to current. 13 Active, 3 drilling reserves.
Weather and Oceanography.

[2013f6b]

80-83 Camp LeJeune,NC MOS 0331 Machinegunner E-4 CPL
2 Deployments
1981 Med-Cruise USS Guadacanal LPH
1982-83 Nato-Med Cruise USS Inchon LPH,Member of Multi-National Peacekeeping Force,Beirut,Lebanon Oct 82-Feb 83
Semper Fi!

[Steve 0080]

http://thechive.com/2016/06/27/ichive-submits-only-for-military-monday-53-photos/

[Jim-oz]

1972-1976 UK Airborne [The Parachute Regiment] 2 tours of Northern Ireland. Worked and jumped with US 82nd and USMC.

1978-1982 Australian Army. RACT-Driver

All the best boys!

[wjduke]

1974-1977...3 active, 3 inactive reserve.
Shepard AFB, Wichita Falls, TX.
Minot AFB, Minot, ND....see the world, they said.
Civil Engineering, Exterior Electric...lineman, base lighting, runway lighting
All military travel and rank was frozen thanks to a bad economy. Got offered a RIF (reduction in force)

[GONRDN]

1979-1985. 3 years active - 3 years inactive.
36-K Wire rat.
HHC 16th Military Police Brigade. (not MP) Fort Bragg, NC

[2015F6B]

Five years active duty - Nov 1967 thru Nov 1972 - three years stateside - two years overseas.

[BadDawg]

27 years active duty USAF 83-2010 Fuelie

[Retired Army]

Air Traffic Controller, E-5, 82-89
Turn left to heading two five zero degrees, descend and maintain one thousand feet, cleared for the approach, report the marker inbound.

[JGF6B]

1989-1995, reactor operator / nuclear electronics technician 1991-1995 USS Whale (ssn-638)

[Arkf6bRider]

Drafted 1969
Viet Nam 11 months 25 days
173rd Airborne
11th AMC

[stevenolts]

Thank you all for your service!!!

I was not in the military but have worked as a defense contractor since 2001 (16+ years)
I have worked for NIMA / CIFA / DCGS / NGA (currently)
Steve

[MotoMike]

How many have served this country?
Let us know what you did!
I thank you for your service!

United States Navy, 1976 - 1982, 4 years active, 2 years inactive, stationed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga out of Mayport Florida, rate was AC = Airtraffic Controller, did 3 Mediterranean cruises
Proud to have served for you!
Holy crap, small world shipmate. I was on the Sara in 76-77. Picked her up in Naples after NTC in San Diego.ABE (greenshirt)
V2 Waistcats. Nice, France for the Bicentennial and Split Yugoslavia was the sheeit. Then back to the yards in Norfolk after the cruise. BOOO.
Served our troops as a KBR civilian combat convoy driver in OIF3 05-06. Not the same as you fellas that served with weapons in your hands but was still downrange outside the wire. Thank you ALL for your service. Especially any of you that did convoy guntruck escort while I was there.

[MotoMike]

And let's not forget our faithful Allies who never hesitated to stand with us. THANKS MATES!!

[Grasshopper]

Australian Army 1969 to 1993. Served in a number of battalions in the Royal Australian Regiment, Infantry. Vietnam 1969,70. Good to see so many ex members riding the B.

[Chas]

My sign off says it all. That was on River Patrol Boats. 46 foot long and meaner than shit!

Other duty, 2 years sea duty, 7th Fleet, DD805 then 2 years shore duty NAS Seattle, crash boats. This base no longer exists and hasn't for almost 50 years.

[JohnnyB]

U.S. Marine Corps 66-69. I was an 0311 grunt fire team leader, Corporal. Vietnam 68-69 hills 861 and 881 then Khe Sanh during the TET offensive siege. Wounded 25 Feb 68 was member of the ghost patrol. Spent 1 yr in JAX Fl Naval Hosp. Thankful to be alive! Loved the Marine Corps and I still do. Appreciate all who served, God bless you all.

[bgd8rd]

United States Army three years active 2007-2010 Ft. Bragg, NC

15 months in Iraq 2008-2009

Three years in Missouri National Guard 2010-2013

[troypennock]

US Army 1967 to 1972
PVT, PFC, CPL, SGT, WO1, CW2, 2LT, 1LT
Helicopter Pilot, RVN 2.5 years
it was ALL good

[khusmc]

First Sergeant USMC, Retired. 1980-2000. Pay, accounting, recruiter, American Embassy Kuwait, American Embassy Luxembourg, Co C 4th Tanks. Currently Marine Corps JROTC Instructor.

[tpwood]

1974-1978, Norfolk VA, HM-12, Helicopter Mine Countermeasures, AMS3 and Crew Chief

[53driver]

1974-1978, Norfolk VA, HM-12, Helicopter Mine Countermeasures, AMS3 and Crew Chief

You get to crew RH-53Ds? Awesome aircraft!!!!

[Jim-oz]

And let's not forget our faithful Allies who never hesitated to stand with us. THANKS MATES!!

Some of you guy's have some major service up!

On behalf of the British and Australian Militaries and I'm sure I speak for the most of us, Thanks

Respect to you all!

[jm21ddd15]

1979- 1983 82nd Airborne Division, Ft Bragg, N.C.

[Paul B Blues]

12 years in the British Army, and my regiment was The Queens Royal Irish Hussars, part of The Royal Armoured Corps.

2 Tours of Northern Ireland 83-84 (The Bad Old Days) and again in 1990.

Served in Germany 82-88 Munster and then in Fallingbostel 1990-1993

Deployed to to Saudi as part of the 7th Armoured Brigade "Desert Rats" for Op Granby/Desert Storm

MBT Crew Commander Challenger 1

CVRT Crew Commander FV107 Scimitar

[wroc1]

1976 to 1986 MMC(SS) USS Henry Clay SSBN 625 Blue Crew

[yardart]

USAF 1964, Tripoli Libya, 1966 Ellsworth SD, 1966 Vietnam 1968. Aircraft Maint.
1968 TANG for 30 years, retired with 34 yr. 10 months,29 days

[114th COBRA]

1964 - 1967

Specialist E-5

UH-1B, UH-1C, UH-D,

CREWCHIEF/DOOR GUNNER ) COBRA PLATOON, TWO TOURS, VIETNAM 1965 TO 1967

[InvictusF6B]

2003-present USMC SSGT. I've been in various communication security related mos's. OIF x2

[53driver]

2003-present USMC SSGT. I've been in various communication security related mos's. OIF x2

Can a Marine in 29 Stumps still throw two pieces of bread in the air and catch two pieces of toast?
<bark><woof>

[53driver]

If you can read this, thank a teacher.
If you are reading in English, thank a soldier, sailor, airman, or Marine.

Our founding fathers got it right.
Britain just learned this lesson....240 years later.

21917

May God bless the United States of America - again.

[jburns3239]

1970 to 1976 2 years active 4 years reserve.

[Steve 0080]

http://thechive.com/2016/07/04/weapons-in-slow-motion-because-fck-yeah-america-17-gifs/

For the 4th....Fireworks military style !!!

[CPTAwesome]

42 years and still serving.

...ok, the first 18 of those I was a brat, son of an Army SGM. Then 5 Active, 2 Reserves with a trip to Gulf I, 9 National Guard, (7 year break-in-service), 5 and counting (current) Reservist with a trip to Logar Province (FOB Shank Afghanistan.) To all my fellow brothers in uniform, a mighty salute. I don't believe in interservice rivalries. My motto is One Team, One Fight. Last tour I worked with special operators from MARSOC, SEALS, and SF. Outfuckinstanding professionalism from all.....best year of my life from a professional military perspective.

[Steve 0080]

http://thechive.com/2016/07/11/we-chive-on-military-monday-59-photos/

[53driver]

#17 - my babies in the background!

[Retired Army]

22146

Veterans, check your area for military rites teams. They can always use help. Being retired and able to serve with just a days notice is desirable. Personally I can't think of a better way to thank a brother.

[Steve 0080]

http://thechive.com/2016/07/13/no-danger-zone-with-out-the-f-14-tomcat-37-hq-photos/

[Steve 0080]

http://thechive.com/2016/07/18/military-monday-is-ready-to-go-70-photos/

[pitcherd]

I was in the USAF from 1991-2000. Was stationed at Plattsburgh AFB, NY, Hurlbert Field, FL and Vandenburg AFB,CA.
I worked on KC135 Air Refuelers, MH53 Pave low Helicopters, and Civil Engineering.
Currently a Deputy Sheriff in Florida and have been doing this for the last 14 years.

[blackmetoc]

USN Retired in 2000 after 21 years, 7 months, 4 days of Active Duty.:shock: I thank you all for your service.

But who's counting? :-)

[Steve 0080]

http://thechive.com/2016/07/28/lend-a-rak-to-those-who-serve-48-photos/

[choptop]

US Navy, '70 - '74, E3 storekeeper attached to MCB 133 out of Gulfport Ms. At times I wish I had stayed in, would have easily been an Admiral by now. :icon_lol:

[USMARINE]

USMC 1978-2004
0311/0321/0369/0326/0911. Still training them, but now as a NJROTC instructor.

S/F

[Steve 0080]

http://thechive.com/2016/08/08/smile-for-military-monday-57-photos/

[hgslayr]

1978 to 1982 US NAVY assigned to USS PYRO AE-24 homeported out of Concord CA. Naval weapons...Boiler technician Petty Office 3rd Class

[stuprigge]

Feb 1982 - Feb 2012

1982 - 1986, Patrick AFB, FL - 4 Years Recip Engine Mechanic on 0-2A Skymaster (Forward Air Control)
1986 - 1989, McChord AFB, WA - 3 years in the 36th Tactical Airlift Squadron as a Flight Engineer on C-130E Hauling Trash around the globe and providing tactical airlift to our Army brethren
1989 - 1992, Little Rock AFB, AR - 3 years in the 62nd Tactical Airlift Squadron as a Flight Engineer on C-130E training the next generation of C-130E Flight Engineers
1992 - 1997, Hurlburt Field, FL - 4 years in the 15th Special Operations Squadron/16th Special Operations Group as a Flight Engineer on the MC-130H (Combat Talon II) performing a variety of special operations missions throughout the world.
1997 - 2000, RAF Mildenhall, UK - 3 years in the 7th Special Operations Squadron/352nd Special Operations Group as a Flight Engineer on the MC-130H (Combat Talon II) performing a variety of special operations missions throughout the world. Numerous deployments to all the hot spots where we had to fight evil.
2000 - 2004, Hurlburt Field, FL - 4 years in the 15th Special Operations Squadron/HQ Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) as a Flight Engineer on the MC-130H (Combat Talon II) performing a variety of special operations missions throughout the world and fighting the evil of radical Islamic terrorist throughout the world.
2004 - 2012, Kirtland AFB, NM - 7 years in the 58th Training Squadron/550th Special Operations Squadron/58th Operations Group as a Flight Engineer on the MC-130H (Combat Talon II) training the next generation of ass kickers who will engage the evil forces of radical Islamic terrorist throughout the world.

And I LOVED every minute of my service (well, maybe not the staff tours, but you get the idea)

[BamBam]

22 years active duty and a few years in the Guard and Reserves.

Hanau Milcom Germany 3rd AD 86-89, Cobra Helicopter Repairer
Fort Rucker AL, 92-94, Flight School
Fort Campbell KY 94-96, 2-17 Cav Scout Pilot
Fort Hood TX 96-00, 4th ID, Scout Pilot
NAS Dallas TX 00-05, Natl Guard, Chinook Pilot
Attached to Republic of Singapore Air Force 2005-2010, Chinook Pilot
Fort Bliss TX 2010-2013, Fixed Wing Pilot

2 tours in Iraq '03 and '11
Few visits to Central and South America

Good Times All

[53driver]

22 years active duty and a few years in the Guard and Reserves.

Hanau Milcom Germany 3rd AD 86-89, Cobra Helicopter Repairer
Fort Rucker AL, 92-94, Flight School
Fort Campbell KY 94-96, 2-17 Cav Scout Pilot
Fort Hood TX 96-00, 4th ID, Scout Pilot
NAS Dallas TX 00-05, Natl Guard, Chinook Pilot
Attached to Republic of Singapore Air Force 2005-2010, Chinook Pilot
Fort Bliss TX 2010-2013, Fixed Wing Pilot

2 tours in Iraq '03 and '11
Few visits to Central and South America

Good Times All

Thank the maker! Another helicopter pilot!

[Steve 0080]

http://thechive.com/2016/08/29/hit-em-with-a-military-monday-96-photos/

[53driver]

http://thechive.com/2016/08/29/hit-em-with-a-military-monday-96-photos/

#86. Miss those girls....

[Switchmonkey]

82-96 UH-1N
96-Present CH-146 SOF

'82 - Germany
'86, '88 - Egypt,
'07 - Afghanistan

23075

[53driver]

82-96 UH-1N
96-Present CH-146 SOF

'82 - Germany
'86, '88 - Egypt,
'07 - Afghanistan

23075

Huey and Griffon pilot! Outstanding!
Thank you for your service.

[Steve 0080]

http://thechive.com/2017/03/08/no-photoshopreal-f-14-flyby-in-high-res-story/

[Dave28391]

Retired MGySgt. Aug 1964 to Nov 1993.

[53driver]

Retired MGySgt. Aug 1964 to Nov 1993.

"Bark! Woof!"
Welcome Master Guns!

'welcome gang'

[Redlinez]

US Navy 1989-1995 IC2- Interior communications electrician 2nd class (E5). I was stationed onboard the USS LY Spear submarine tender- best duty ever! Deployed to the Persian Gulf in July 91 in support of Desert Shield. Then transferred to the John F Kennedy aircraft carrier. Deployed to the Adriatic in support of the Bosnia-Hercegovina conflict.

[Steve 0080]

http://thechive.com/2017/03/07/holding-him-until-his-last-breath-13-photos/

[Steve 0080]

http://thechive.com/2017/02/15/newborn-rescue-tears-of-pure-humanitarian-joy-story/

[Steve 0080]

http://thechive.com/2017/03/16/charissa-littlejohn-brings-the-double-barrel-firepower-25-photos/

[F6Broy]

U.S.Army, 68-70, 502nd Para. Infantry, RVN. The best to all you that signed your life away to our country!!

[Fingerz]

US Navy LT at ONI Washington DC.

[Chas]

Served 2 years shore duty, 2 years on a Tin Can (DD805), & 2 years on River Patrol Boats in the Rung Sat of the Mekong Delta, S. Vietnam (RivDiv 512, PBR 283). Survived '68 TET. I want to thank all that have served, are serving, and will serve. No matter what your specialty or rate, all who served were important to the total effort.

Be safe and thanks again!!!!

[Mike]

4 Years 1978 - 1982. Beale AFB Marysville CA.
Cold War.......

[Zteve]

US Army 71-73
82nd Airborne
Fort Bragg, NC

[Steve 0080]

http://thechive.com/2017/03/20/girls-guns-and-a-touch-of-firepower-for-military-monday-85-photos/

[tiltingf6b]

How many have served this country?
Let us know what you did!
I thank you for your service!

United States Navy, 1976 - 1982, 4 years active, 2 years inactive, stationed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga out of Mayport Florida, rate was AC = Airtraffic Controller, did 3 Mediterranean cruises
Proud to have served for you!

The reason I know exactly how long I was in the Navy was because I LOVED every second of my life as a Navy EOD / bomb disposal tech. Retired as a CW03 and a smile on my face for doing a job I enjoyed with some of the most amazing shipmates on the planet.

[Steve 0080]

http://thechive.com/2017/05/26/memorable-memorial-day-memes/

[willtill]

http://thechive.com/2017/05/26/memorable-memorial-day-memes/

Some powerful pictures in that link

[Steve 0080]

http://thechive.com/2017/06/03/big-booming-facts-about-the-b-1b-lancer-bomber-55-hq-photos/

[Steve 0080]

http://thechive.com/2017/07/06/triple-amputees-quotes-are-truly-inspirational-meet-todd-love/

[timbo2]

USMC 1966-69, Interrogator w/the 5th Marines out of An Hoa, Viet-Nam, 1969.

[53driver]

Please pray for their salvation, and for peace & acceptance for their loved ones.
Rest in Peace, Marines.

[crossbowme]

8 years Air Cavalry
20 years Combat Engineer
Pilot in OH-6A, OH-13T, OH-23D, CH-34C, CH-47A,B.C, UH-1 A,B,C,D,H,M, AH-1G, T-41A

[tiltingf6b]

Served 21 years, 4 months, 5 days, 11 hours, 7 minutes and 32 seconds in the Spec War Community as an EOD Officer.
I know every second I served because I loved every second I served and I served with the finest men on the planet.
Retired 21 years ago as a CWO3.

[Steve 0080]

http://thechive.com/2017/09/05/f-14-tomcat-wallpapers-to-dream-about-28-hq-photos/

[TripleDuck]

USAF 1977-1997 MSgt (Ret)
3703TTS 1977-1978
544IES 1978-1980
6912ESG 1980-1984
37TTW 1984-1991
SUSLAK 1991-1993
AFIOC1993-1997
Whatta Ride!

[TandemGeek]

USAF 1978 - 1984, E6 / TSgt

- Air Base Ground Defense / Security Specialist
- Air Force Office of Special Investigations / Special Agent

Aerospace & Defense since '84, helping to support a few pretty cools platforms: U-2, SR-71, F-117, F-22, P-3, C-130, C-5

[BJJJ]

9 years 3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment

[jake6969]

6 years 10 months in the Navy. 1981- 1988
USS PERMIT SSN 594 ,
DSRV-1 MYSTIC

[Steve 0080]

http://thechive.com/2017/07/31/sexy-trigger-disciplines-optional-for-military-monday-63-photos/

[Draxsr]

Active Duty AF MSgt
1981-2003.
Mobile Comm. Been there, done that.