22 year retired Marine Master Sergeant here.

What I gave them: 5 years US Army, BT Fort Knox, Fort Sam Houston, Fort Hood, Redstone Arsenal, Yongsan Korea. What I got 1 Associate's Degree, 1 Bachelor's Degree, 1 Master's Degree; it was a pretty good trade. 

Former Army E-4 (the evil rank) 1982. BT: Ft. Dix, NJ. AIT: Ft. Gordon, GA. MOS: 36C (Wire Systems Installer and Operator). Otherwise known as ‘sniper-bait’ when running wire through trees. ? 

Retired Navy 

US Army 2002 - 2005. 92Y stationed in Camp Humphreys Korea. Best 2 1/2 years of my life (excluding basic training which was probably the hardest 3 months of my life). 

USAF '76-'82

10 minutes ago, JLeslie said:

USAF '76-'82

Where stationed?

 

I was at Offutt from Sept 1980 to June 1984.

On 9/15/2021 at 10:03 AM, Catt said:

Some are still being raised right

 

My brother's grandson Pvt Rivers Vallier, less than a month & he'll be a marine.

 

Semper Fidelis ?

 

 

 

He little brother Canyon graduates tomorrow from Lackland Airforce Base.

 

 

6 minutes ago, Catt said:

He little brother Canyon graduates tomorrow from Lackland Airforce Base.

Did he enjoy the weather down there?

 

I was at Lackland from mid-August to end of September 1980....felt like I was melting every day.

We're 5 hrs east on I10 so he's pretty use to it. Besides we have had early cold fronts. Leaving Lackland heading for Sheppard.

Start of a new career ?

 

 

Retired Army SOF

Just had to add this picture. Absolute nerves of steel!

Took my daughter to Smyrna TN Airport to see the T'Birds. It was a life altering decision! I will never see a military aircraft again without giving thanks! My daughter went out and bought a poster for her wall. I think she feels the same way! She's ever hung up a huge 101st Airborne Flag in her goat feeding barn. I'm proud to have patriotic kids!

Just found out that the Blue Angels are returning to Smyrna TN AFB in Spring of 2023. Last time they were here the show was cancelled due to the loss of Captain Jeff Kuss USMC who tragically died during a practice session when he came up short on a loop and hit the ground. God Bless Jeff and all you other vets that were willing to sacrifice all for me and mine. That is an gift I can never repay!

 

Can't wait to get my tickets!

Just now, Blue Raider Bob said:

Just found out that the Blue Angels are returning to Smyrna TN AFB in Spring of 2023. Last time they were here the show was cancelled due to the loss of Captain Jeff Kuss USMC who tragically died during a practice session when he came up short on a loop and hit the ground. God Bless Jeff and all you other vets that were willing to sacrifice all for me and mine. That is an gift I can never repay!

 

Can't wait to get my tickets!

This is the Captain Jeff Kuss Memorial in Smyrna Tennessee.

Marine 97-01

Rank: SGT (e-5)

Stationed: MWSS 171 Iwakuni, Japan.........3rd LAR 29 Palms, CA

US Navy 1969-1973

 

A little over 20 years Air Force, will likely retire in 4. This is my last duty station out of 9, and it's miserable Minot... we'll see if I can hack it until 2026 haha. 

1 minute ago, ToothyCritter said:

A little over 20 years Air Force, will likely retire in 4. This is my last duty station out of 9, and it's miserable Minot... we'll see if I can hack it until 2026 haha. 

I actually requested Minot when I went in - along with other northern-tier bases.

 

They stuck me in Omaha for my 4 years - I've been 'out' for almost 39 years.

2 minutes ago, MN Fisher said:

I actually requested Minot when I went in - along with other northern-tier bases.

 

They stuck me in Omaha for my 4 years - I've been 'out' for almost 39 years.

I got here in September and loved it until December. I'm no stranger to cold, and I love winter, but this is just crazy. I think everywhere in the country is warmer than we are right now. Even Fairbanks, AK. 

 

Fishing here is great when the water is open though. And the fish aren't too heavily pressured (besides walleye that is). 

 

I've known a lot of people who have been stationed at Offutt (weather wing is there), and they all seemed to like it. 

4 minutes ago, ToothyCritter said:

I've known a lot of people who have been stationed at Offutt (weather wing is there), and they all seemed to like it. 

SAC was in it's hey-day when I was there...and I worked in the HQ building where Generals were a dime-a-dozen...your right arm got a workout just going from your duty area to the exit.

US Coast Guard from 2007 - 2016!

2 hours ago, TexanTwoStep said:

US Coast Guard from 2007 - 2016!

~ Semper Paratus ~

 

@A-Jay and his wife are retired Coasties

My grand-uncle (mom's uncle) was a member of the Academy class of 1928, earned Legion of Merit during WW-II, retired in 1961 as a Rear Admiral.

US Army Veteran ODS. 1990-1998

U.S. ARMY Veteran 

13b 97-99

NYARNG

68w 00-03

Retired Navy