jaaska 0 #1 November 12, 2002 So, lately there have been a lot of writing about war etc. How many of you have actually served in military? Probably there are not enough options though... We'll see... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #2 November 12, 2002 Ohhh, you mean have I ever served IN the armed forces...not if I've ever *served* an armed forcesman. JUST KIDDING PEOPLE! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #3 November 12, 2002 I voted for "Yes I have completed my service (retired)" because we don't have conscript service in the US military anymore. I didn't actually retire. Just spent 10 years on active duty in the US Air Force. 3 or so as an aircraft mechanic and the next almost 7 years as a Forward Air Controller working with Army combat units of all shapes and sizes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #4 November 12, 2002 i'm with clay.. i did 5 years in the Army, but it was just time to move on to the world of godless contractors, so i still spend 80% of my work days out in the field with the soldiers.____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #5 November 13, 2002 4 years in the are force (u.s.) and am re-uping on sat. in the jumplane for another 6....... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jkm2500 0 #6 November 13, 2002 I am currently In the Army stationed on FT Hood. I'll be on my way back to Gernmany here soon!!The primary purpose of the Armed Forces is to prepare for and to prevail in combat should the need arise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmcguffee 0 #7 November 13, 2002 Yes, I have. 13 years in the Army, 9 with the Infantry and still currently serve in the Reserves. I haven't retired yet though and it is not my primary job now. "Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do." Ben Franklin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #8 November 13, 2002 Yep - almost five years in the Army with the last 3 at Fort Bragg. I'm staying until it isn't fun or until they piss me off and station me somewhere I can't get to a DZ. It's pretty bad when your assignment preference sheet is based on mileage to the nearest DZ. Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aufreefly 0 #9 November 13, 2002 I was in the Navy...a nuclear electrician, or so they tell meThey said that they would give me a five year paid vacation, so here I am! (It is supposed to be four years, but I know a good deal when I see it, I think that I will take it easy and take another...see your taxes do something worthwhile after all!) (Edit: Cuz i don't spell so good) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
homer 0 #10 November 13, 2002 Yes, I did fulfill my active duty obligations. I am now a disabled vet from active duty and serving in the reserves. BE ALL YOU CAN BE IN THE [B]ARMY[/B]. Quote Ohhh, you mean have I ever served IN the armed forces...not if I've ever *served* an armed forcesman. Carrie you can serve this vet anytime like the pic CSA #699 Muff #3804 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AirMail 0 #11 November 13, 2002 I too "retired" after 4 years in the USAF. I hated it at the time, but now when I look back at those years, I realize it was really a ball.-- It's never too late to have a happy childhood. Postal Rodriguez, Muff 3342 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooligan 0 #12 November 13, 2002 hooah, 3rd ranger bat out now, but am lookign into the guard soas to allow the goverment the honor of paying for my schooling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mwthomsen 0 #13 November 13, 2002 Yes, I served my time in the 82nd ABN Division Ft. Bragg. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
homer 0 #14 November 13, 2002 SWEEEEETTTTT CSA #699 Muff #3804 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diver123 0 #15 November 13, 2002 marine corps! Hoorah! "pull high! It's lower than you think..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brisco 0 #16 November 13, 2002 QuoteI too "retired" after 4 years in the USAF. I hated it at the time, but now when I look back at those years, I realize it was really a ball. Ditto! I did 6 1/2 years in the Air Force and hated it so bad that I burned my uniform when I got out. Now, almost 30 years later, I too realize what a hoot it was back then. Brisco Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lizard 0 #17 November 13, 2002 Ive got 13yrs service total with the army, a year and a half was with the MPs' the rest I was a rigger. I Left active duty in 95 and currently in the reserves....I'll stay in the reserves until they tell me not to come back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #18 November 13, 2002 JAnuary will be 6 years Air force. not sure how I feel about it. seems my first base was the best!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #19 November 13, 2002 3 yrs active duty, 4 yrs reserves 67-74. Enlisted airborne, commissioned Mil Intel. MACV advisor Vietnam. XO 502nd MI Det, 2nd Armored Division, Ft Hood. Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vance 0 #20 November 13, 2002 Still in the USAF, going on 17 years. Spent about half as an SP and the rest in Air Traffic Control. Been all over, seen lots of crazy shiat, met lots of cool people. As long as I'm having fun I'll hang out. Just sucks being 3 hours from a DZ! For you guys who haven't been in long, keep in mind that a military career ain't for everyone, but even with all the crap we do and put up with, the civilian side has some crazy crap to dish out too. If and when you decide to punch-out, have a plan I've action. Weigh all the pros and cons, benefits, etc..... I've seen a lot of young troops get out with nothing to fall back on, no job lined up, nada. Before long they're back at Mom and Dads house calling the recruiter to see if they can get back in. I tossed the idea around of getting out several times, but here I still am, having a ball and doing stuff that our civilian friends never have the opportunity to do. And when it comes down to it, I love this shit. Being part of the most kick ass Air Force in the world. Ain't nothing like a flight of B-1's kicking it down the runway, afterburners rocking. Yeah baby, who's ya daddy! Vance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kinaa 0 #21 November 13, 2002 I was professional soldier for 3 years during the war in Croatia. Served in elite infantry guard brigade. It was hard, sometime scary, but fun and beautifull time in a way. I. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hagar 0 #22 November 13, 2002 Did one year as a conscript in an arctic infantry unit. Volunteered for 9 months peacekeeping in Kosovo. That is why I can afford skydiving.--- PCSS #10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #23 November 13, 2002 Quote Carrie you can serve this vet anytime like the pic Oh, anything I can do to help support our brave military men. Ha ha ha! J/k! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OATSF14 0 #24 November 13, 2002 Enlisted Marine in Vietnam. Navy Officer flying Tomcats during the '80's and 90's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdhill 0 #25 November 13, 2002 A little over 6.5 years in the Army as an Intel Officer, most of it was at Ft. Stewart (24th ID/3rd ID), then 2 as a recruiter, and some other stuff... stayed 'til it was not fun any more. JoshAll that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. - Edmund Burke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
