View Poll Results: Where are you serving in the Armed Forces?
I serve in the USA.
18
54.55%
I serve outside the USA, but not in Iraq or Afganistan.
5
15.15%
I am in Iraq.
3
9.09%
I am in Afganistan.
0
0%
I am in the US Army.
5
15.15%
I am in the US Navy.
6
18.18%
I am in the US Marines.
3
9.09%
I am in the US Air Force.
12
36.36%
I am in the US Coast Guard.
6
18.18%
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10-22-2005, 07:56 PM
#31
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Originally Posted by Sailpipes
Sonar Technician (Surface) First Class. Currently stationed in Whidbey Island, WA and deployed on a T-AGOS class ship thats run by MSC (civilian). Not quite the same as my first sea duty on a cruiser. We have two-man state rooms, civilian cooks (no recipe cards) and our only responsibility while underway is standing our watch (no drills, maintenance or General Quarters in the middle of the night). The big bonus is that we get to do our job a lot more.
Going to submit my package for Limited Duty Officer this year. I like being a Sonar Tech but am ready for a change of pace.
Going to submit my package for Limited Duty Officer this year. I like being a Sonar Tech but am ready for a change of pace.
10-22-2005, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by ednerin
Currently stationed at Nellis AFB NV. I was at Kadena AB Japan before here. I am married and have 3 kids 2 almost out of the house yea!! I'm the lead engine technician for the F-16 unit I am assigned to. I've learned a lot from this site thanks to all of you, and thank-you for supporting your military.
10-22-2005, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Geico266
What did you think of the hurricane damage? Were you flying in Iraq?
The damage in New Orleans was unreal...I have some pics on my PhotobucketKatrina Pics
Flew a little in Iraq.
10-22-2005, 08:56 PM
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Station at Mountain Home, ID with alot of places play. Coming up on 22 years this Dec and still haven't figured out what I want to do when I graduate from High School. 
Maried for over 9 years with three kids all out of school now, thank god. Waiting on the last one to leave the nest, going in the AF. I plan on retiring in 06 and heading back to Rapid City SD where the grand kids are.
Maried for over 9 years with three kids all out of school now, thank god. Waiting on the last one to leave the nest, going in the AF. I plan on retiring in 06 and heading back to Rapid City SD where the grand kids are.
10-23-2005, 04:37 AM
#36
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Originally Posted by Geico266
I remember being on Guam when the sand crabs migrated from the jungle to the beaches. Pretty bizzar! Have you seen that yet?
Also, to show you how old I am, a Japananese soldier surrendered a month before my ship got to Guam. It was 1975! Pretty bizzar! He was living in the jungle waiting for the Japanese ships to return.
Also, to show you how old I am, a Japananese soldier surrendered a month before my ship got to Guam. It was 1975! Pretty bizzar! He was living in the jungle waiting for the Japanese ships to return.
10-23-2005, 04:41 AM
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Just wanted to say "Hi" to everyone from the center of Iraq. I have really enjoyed reading the forums. I have learned a ton about diesels from the post everyone has on the site. Thanks everyone!
I am currently stationed around a very little hot spot in the nothern region of Iraq. It's somewhere between Kirkuk and Baji...
I have 21 years of service in the Army National Guard the last 18 months deployed to Iraq. I am the Platoon Sergeant for the 1-163 In Bn, Cav Scout Plt.
It's been a long and stressfull year for my joes and me. 41 IED's to date and No serious injuries. THANK GOD, and some great people building M-1114's.
I can tell you all, my men and I have all been hit with IED's that should have killed everyone in the truck and we have all made it. They are the best thing out there for saving soldiers lives. Keep up the good work.
I hope to be homeward bound soon and really look forward to putting some time in with the family and some travel miles on my truck.(and some bombs that i have on the shelf) Thanks again for the Info.
I am currently stationed around a very little hot spot in the nothern region of Iraq. It's somewhere between Kirkuk and Baji...
I have 21 years of service in the Army National Guard the last 18 months deployed to Iraq. I am the Platoon Sergeant for the 1-163 In Bn, Cav Scout Plt.
It's been a long and stressfull year for my joes and me. 41 IED's to date and No serious injuries. THANK GOD, and some great people building M-1114's.
I can tell you all, my men and I have all been hit with IED's that should have killed everyone in the truck and we have all made it. They are the best thing out there for saving soldiers lives. Keep up the good work.
I hope to be homeward bound soon and really look forward to putting some time in with the family and some travel miles on my truck.(and some bombs that i have on the shelf) Thanks again for the Info.
10-23-2005, 07:44 AM
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Been in since Sep '68. 9 yrs Navy, full time Army National Guard ever since. Spend all my time lurking in the Bat Cave. Presently the Missile Maintenance Chief at Camp Robinson. 3 yrs, 2 months left before retiring.
Boatnik, I think some of us have more time submerged than others have in
Shortround out
Boatnik, I think some of us have more time submerged than others have in
Shortround out
10-23-2005, 08:32 AM
#39
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Originally Posted by DDforHB
Just wanted to say "Hi" to everyone from the center of Iraq. I have really enjoyed reading the forums. I have learned a ton about diesels from the post everyone has on the site. Thanks everyone!
I am currently stationed around a very little hot spot in the nothern region of Iraq. It's somewhere between Kirkuk and Baji...
I have 21 years of service in the Army National Guard the last 18 months deployed to Iraq. I am the Platoon Sergeant for the 1-163 In Bn, Cav Scout Plt.
It's been a long and stressfull year for my joes and me. 41 IED's to date and No serious injuries. THANK GOD, and some great people building M-1114's.
I can tell you all, my men and I have all been hit with IED's that should have killed everyone in the truck and we have all made it. They are the best thing out there for saving soldiers lives. Keep up the good work.
I hope to be homeward bound soon and really look forward to putting some time in with the family and some travel miles on my truck.(and some bombs that i have on the shelf) Thanks again for the Info.
I am currently stationed around a very little hot spot in the nothern region of Iraq. It's somewhere between Kirkuk and Baji...
I have 21 years of service in the Army National Guard the last 18 months deployed to Iraq. I am the Platoon Sergeant for the 1-163 In Bn, Cav Scout Plt.
It's been a long and stressfull year for my joes and me. 41 IED's to date and No serious injuries. THANK GOD, and some great people building M-1114's.
I can tell you all, my men and I have all been hit with IED's that should have killed everyone in the truck and we have all made it. They are the best thing out there for saving soldiers lives. Keep up the good work.
I hope to be homeward bound soon and really look forward to putting some time in with the family and some travel miles on my truck.(and some bombs that i have on the shelf) Thanks again for the Info.
If you know of one of your troopies that is not getting any care packages from home PM me and we'll put togeather a holiday package for him or her.
All of you guys serving do us PROUD!
10-23-2005, 08:37 AM
#40
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Originally Posted by jrs_dodge_diesel
Haven't seen the sand crabs but plenty of coconut and hermit crabs. That Japanese guy I believe was SGT Yokoi. Click here for more info on him.
Thats the Jap guy! I guess it was a year before I got there, but that is him for sure! Pretty crazy stuff. Do you do any diving in the area?
10-23-2005, 08:40 AM
#41
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Originally Posted by PapaSmurf
Hello
I retired with 21 years service with the US Marines, currently working with them still.
My wife is a US Marine serving with the 24th MEU.
I retired with 21 years service with the US Marines, currently working with them still.
My wife is a US Marine serving with the 24th MEU.
10-23-2005, 08:44 AM
#42
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Originally Posted by slowwheelin
Station at Mountain Home, ID with alot of places play. Coming up on 22 years this Dec and still haven't figured out what I want to do when I graduate from High School. Maried for over 9 years with three kids all out of school now, thank god. Waiting on the last one to leave the nest, going in the AF. I plan on retiring in 06 and heading back to Rapid City SD where the grand kids are.
Maried for over 9 years with three kids all out of school now, thank god. Waiting on the last one to leave the nest, going in the AF. I plan on retiring in 06 and heading back to Rapid City SD where the grand kids are.
10-23-2005, 06:44 PM
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Hello
Geico266
I am just a young fella, I joined the Corps in 79 and went to boot camp Jan 1980.
I been to Japan a couple of times and also to Korea a couple of times.
Took a trip to Kuwait in 90/91.
Made a couple of floats a a big gray boat to the Med a couple of time with the MSSG 26.
retired in 2001
since I retired made two trips to Iraq working with US Marines.
Currently sitting at home drinking a cold beer.
See Ya
Chris
Geico266
I am just a young fella, I joined the Corps in 79 and went to boot camp Jan 1980.
I been to Japan a couple of times and also to Korea a couple of times.
Took a trip to Kuwait in 90/91.
Made a couple of floats a a big gray boat to the Med a couple of time with the MSSG 26.
retired in 2001
since I retired made two trips to Iraq working with US Marines.
Currently sitting at home drinking a cold beer.
See Ya
Chris
10-23-2005, 06:57 PM
#44
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Originally Posted by PapaSmurf
Hello
Geico266
I am just a young fella, I joined the Corps in 79 and went to boot camp Jan 1980.
I been to Japan a couple of times and also to Korea a couple of times.
Took a trip to Kuwait in 90/91.
Made a couple of floats a a big gray boat to the Med a couple of time with the MSSG 26.
retired in 2001
since I retired made two trips to Iraq working with US Marines.
Currently sitting at home drinking a cold beer.
See Ya
Chris
Geico266
I am just a young fella, I joined the Corps in 79 and went to boot camp Jan 1980.
I been to Japan a couple of times and also to Korea a couple of times.
Took a trip to Kuwait in 90/91.
Made a couple of floats a a big gray boat to the Med a couple of time with the MSSG 26.
retired in 2001
since I retired made two trips to Iraq working with US Marines.
Currently sitting at home drinking a cold beer.
See Ya
Chris
10-24-2005, 03:57 AM
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USAF active duty here....E-5 stationed at Hill AFB UT.
Headed over to the sandbox (IRAQ) 26DEC05......
So ill be offf here for a while...
Headed over to the sandbox (IRAQ) 26DEC05......
So ill be offf here for a while...