What branch of the military did you serve or support?
Jul 10, 2020 18:59:22 #
I spent a little bit of time in Vietnam. To this day, I'm overcome with despair when anyone mentions MUD! But I lucked out - kind of. I was sent to England on a 3-year assignment. That was GREAT, except that the base I was sent to had just flunked an ORI. For 6 months, they just about ground us into the dirt, getting the base ready for the next one! During that time, I didn't get to see much of the barracks. It was eat, sleep and work - but mostly work.
I'm not complaining, though. I'm the person that I am today because of the experiences that I've had.
I'm not complaining, though. I'm the person that I am today because of the experiences that I've had.
Jul 10, 2020 19:16:35 #
threeCs wrote:
While I was in electronic school at Keesler on day... (show quote)
" I don't think they could have used a bombardier "
Being a former Electronics Tech i thought of a good use around Desert Storm time for all our antiquated electronic equipment from years gone by that were just collecting dust in the warehouse. Thus a bombardier could have been useful.
Do a fly over and drop all that crap we weren't using any more and it would have hit the ground like a pressure cooker.
Jul 11, 2020 07:47:54 #
Jul 11, 2020 09:18:43 #
fchanadeljr
Loc: n.e. Pa. wyoming county
1974 to 1994 U.S.Army combat engineer, Grenada, Panama, Desert Storm . EOD.
Jul 11, 2020 09:19:56 #
Jim Buck
Loc: Sevierville, Tn
I lived in Miami during the Cuban missile blockade. I sill remember the Hawk missiles deployed out in fields down in Homestead and the Keys. Scary times.
Jul 11, 2020 10:28:48 #
Jim Buck wrote:
I lived in Miami during the Cuban missile blockade. I sill remember the Hawk missiles deployed out in fields down in Homestead and the Keys. Scary times.
You becca! And we still don't know what happened at The Bay of Pigs.
Jul 11, 2020 12:03:50 #
threeCs
Loc: Allen Texas
plumbob wrote:
" I don't think they could have used a bombardier "
Being a former Electronics Tech i thought of a good use around Desert Storm time for all our antiquated electronic equipment from years gone by that were just collecting dust in the warehouse. Thus a bombardier could have been useful.
Do a fly over and drop all that crap we weren't using any more and it would have hit the ground like a pressure cooker.
Being a former Electronics Tech i thought of a good use around Desert Storm time for all our antiquated electronic equipment from years gone by that were just collecting dust in the warehouse. Thus a bombardier could have been useful.
Do a fly over and drop all that crap we weren't using any more and it would have hit the ground like a pressure cooker.
Jul 11, 2020 12:04:49 #
FinFisherman wrote:
You becca! And we still don't know what happened at The Bay of Pigs.
No air cover!
Jul 11, 2020 12:12:49 #
coos bay tom
Loc: oregon
threeCs wrote:
I know a man who served in the Army, Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard.
That's a good record
Jul 12, 2020 03:12:38 #
Jul 12, 2020 04:18:30 #
Supported the Military
Fish Dancer
Fredfish
Fourchonla.
Gordon
Iowa Farmer
Air Force
ayers----------------- 82 - 92
Barnacles----------- 65 - 69
Cleemartin--------- 57 - 65
coos bay tom------
Ga Gyrl--------------86 - 2010
isittig8-------------- 73 - 77
plumbob------------ 69 - 73
Robert J Samples-- 57 - 58
Salty Chief--------- 74 - 2004
Saw1--------------- 71 - 75
TeMo--------------- 68 - 90
tee069-------------- 76 - 99
threeCs------------- 52 - 57
USAF Major-------- 63 - 84
Army
bmcalpine---------- 66 - 92
BongsonBob------- 67 - 69
bottomcoon-------- 66 - 69
coachkay----------- 54 - 56
coos bay tom------
DeeJay------------- 68 - 70
eddierbias---------
E.pa.al------------- 95 - 2002
Mrs E.pa.al-------- 96 - Active
fchanadeljr------- 74 - 94
Fishon Fishon----- 69 - 70
Flytier-------------- 67 - 70
Fm------------------ 59 - 62
GimpyAl------------ 66 - 91
Hacksaw----------- 65 - 71
hogleg-------------- 67 - 71
Jakestake83------- 59 - 60
Jer------------------ 69 - 90
Jumpmaster------- 82 - 87
RangerStations Dad-- RIP 2016
Tarantula71-------
troyfrd1----------- 79 - 2009
Westcoaster------ 68 - 69
Coast Guard
Big dog------------ 75 - 80
campbellclan------ 75 - 82
Fish4fun----------- 66 - 96
Johnvilla----------- 68 -78
Marines
badfisherman----- 67 - 69
Fishin Fool 69----- 82 - 88
FrenchieQ--------- 67 - 69
GLA----------------- 73 - 79
Jim Buck----------- 64 - 68
jfbanzai------------ 84 - 90
John D------------- 66 - 70
lstortini------------ 68 - 91
RangerStation----- 74 - 78
USMCFisherman--- 67 - 71
wd4ity------------- 69 - 71
Wompum Scout-- 2002 - 2010
Navy
audigger----------- 64 - 68
badbobby--------- 43 - 45
Blindman---------- 71 - 75
campbellclan----- 66 - 74
Captan Lahti------ 62 - 65
Captan Lahti--- Desert Storm 91
cynlaker----------- 72 - 76
Denny Longley -- 2003 - 2007
FinFisherman-----
GatorGuy--------- 76 - 80
ja1tn1------------- 63 - 90
john1470--------- 65 - 69
Justoldjim--------
Kerry Hansen---- 57 - 60
Larry M----------- 63 - 67
Littleboat-------- 72 - 72
RIVERBOTTOM--- 53 - 59
Rutinbuck--------- 69 - 77
scorchy-----------
spirit of 27------- 68 - 89
Alabama National Guard
John D------------ 72 - 2002
Ohio Army National Guard
USMCFisherman -- 78 - 79
Fish Dancer
Fredfish
Fourchonla.
Gordon
Iowa Farmer
Air Force
ayers----------------- 82 - 92
Barnacles----------- 65 - 69
Cleemartin--------- 57 - 65
coos bay tom------
Ga Gyrl--------------86 - 2010
isittig8-------------- 73 - 77
plumbob------------ 69 - 73
Robert J Samples-- 57 - 58
Salty Chief--------- 74 - 2004
Saw1--------------- 71 - 75
TeMo--------------- 68 - 90
tee069-------------- 76 - 99
threeCs------------- 52 - 57
USAF Major-------- 63 - 84
Army
bmcalpine---------- 66 - 92
BongsonBob------- 67 - 69
bottomcoon-------- 66 - 69
coachkay----------- 54 - 56
coos bay tom------
DeeJay------------- 68 - 70
eddierbias---------
E.pa.al------------- 95 - 2002
Mrs E.pa.al-------- 96 - Active
fchanadeljr------- 74 - 94
Fishon Fishon----- 69 - 70
Flytier-------------- 67 - 70
Fm------------------ 59 - 62
GimpyAl------------ 66 - 91
Hacksaw----------- 65 - 71
hogleg-------------- 67 - 71
Jakestake83------- 59 - 60
Jer------------------ 69 - 90
Jumpmaster------- 82 - 87
RangerStations Dad-- RIP 2016
Tarantula71-------
troyfrd1----------- 79 - 2009
Westcoaster------ 68 - 69
Coast Guard
Big dog------------ 75 - 80
campbellclan------ 75 - 82
Fish4fun----------- 66 - 96
Johnvilla----------- 68 -78
Marines
badfisherman----- 67 - 69
Fishin Fool 69----- 82 - 88
FrenchieQ--------- 67 - 69
GLA----------------- 73 - 79
Jim Buck----------- 64 - 68
jfbanzai------------ 84 - 90
John D------------- 66 - 70
lstortini------------ 68 - 91
RangerStation----- 74 - 78
USMCFisherman--- 67 - 71
wd4ity------------- 69 - 71
Wompum Scout-- 2002 - 2010
Navy
audigger----------- 64 - 68
badbobby--------- 43 - 45
Blindman---------- 71 - 75
campbellclan----- 66 - 74
Captan Lahti------ 62 - 65
Captan Lahti--- Desert Storm 91
cynlaker----------- 72 - 76
Denny Longley -- 2003 - 2007
FinFisherman-----
GatorGuy--------- 76 - 80
ja1tn1------------- 63 - 90
john1470--------- 65 - 69
Justoldjim--------
Kerry Hansen---- 57 - 60
Larry M----------- 63 - 67
Littleboat-------- 72 - 72
RIVERBOTTOM--- 53 - 59
Rutinbuck--------- 69 - 77
scorchy-----------
spirit of 27------- 68 - 89
Alabama National Guard
John D------------ 72 - 2002
Ohio Army National Guard
USMCFisherman -- 78 - 79
Jul 13, 2020 09:48:26 #
Jul 13, 2020 14:56:03 #
Plum I found my father’s military documents after we recently moved. My dad served in the Air Force as a flight surgeon from 54 To 56. He had joined the National Guard in 48. I have his fishing and hunting journal and it was written in there when he joined the NG. He was discharged as a Captain. Don’t know if this qualifies for your list. Thanks for what you are doing recognizing our military members. It’s much deserved.
Jul 16, 2020 12:14:44 #
plumbob wrote:
Would you like to mention what branch of the military and when you served?
Many of us have kept in touch with other service members in one form or another. Therefore, I am going to keep a tally of what branch and service time and post it at a later time. You just may see that someone served at the same time and branch as you.
If you were unable to serve in the respect of wearing a uniform, but yet served with support please let us know.
plumbob USAF 69 -73
Many of us have kept in touch with other service members in one form or another. Therefore, I am going to keep a tally of what branch and service time and post it at a later time. You just may see that someone served at the same time and branch as you.
If you were unable to serve in the respect of wearing a uniform, but yet served with support please let us know.
plumbob USAF 69 -73
USNR/June, 1966 to November, 1967/ E-3 (Seaman - 1st class)/
Honorable-Medical Discharge
(Was 'Striking' for Data Systems
Tech !)
Jul 16, 2020 12:48:10 #
Larry M wrote:
I do too Plum.
I already found someone who went to boot camp, same place as me at about the same time.
I already found someone who went to boot camp, same place as me at about the same time.
Since you brought that up, Larry, you've kinda got me curious ! Did anyone else here go to the Great Lakes Training Center around
Dec.17th to the 31st, 1066 ?
Just askin' !
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