Military SHOUT OUT!

[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. I thank you all for your service.

But who's counting? :-)

[Steve 0080]

http://thechive.com/2016/07/28/lend-...rve-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.

[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...day-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!