Zippi Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 (edited) Let's here it from all you Veterans out there and I know we have a lot fellows. Let's see your name, rank, Branch, Field, Where served outside the US, years served. Name: Robert R. Alspaugh Rank: E4-Sgt. Branch: USAF Field: Power Production Specialist (Primary duties were on the flight line operating barrier systems) Where Served Outside The US: Southeast Asia. The island of Luzon on Clark Air Base in the Philippines Years Served: 1972-1976 *** Thank you all for your service *** Edited December 13, 2022 by Zippi 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 (edited) Dennis Neal, Spc 4, Army, Unit Supply, Ft. Knox, KY. Never left the states because of a unique situation. 1975 - 1978. Edited December 12, 2022 by MeatMan 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Karson Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 USMC E-5, Computer Programmer, TAD to Okinawa, '67-'73 Semper Fi 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Nunes Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 Was planning to join the Navy in 1968 after high school graduation with my eyes on submarine duty. An extensive Cyst surgery on my tailbone area put a quick halt to any service plans and I always regretted that situation. Could not even get past my draft physical because of the surgery although I was able to serve as a law enforcement officer for four years beginning in 1971. Nevertheless I want to offer a special Thank You to all of you veterans for your service to America. You are all heroes, every one of you, and will always remain so in my mind. Thank you! Joe 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Po Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 Name: Terry Davis Rank: E-5 Branch: U.S. ARMY Field: Power Generation Operator Overseas assignments: Germany and Korea Years served: Drafted 1970 - 1971 and then second enlistment 1973 - 1976 THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE SERVED - PAST AND PRESENT 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDO Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 Lee Owens Sergeant US Army M1A1 tank crew member Overseas assignment: Vilseck (Rose Barracks) Germany 1996-2000. Texas National Guard 2000-2008. Lots of good times. I got to see Europe. Fascinating job/never fired a shot in anger. Very proud to have done my small part. I learned a lot. Not just how to operate a tank. I think the last time I said “I don’t know” was 1996. A Major wanted to know if officer so and so was in that big tent. I said I don’t know. He told me that the proper reply is “I can find out, sir”. Treat people with respect. It goes a long way. I get sent to deal with “difficult” customers. I talk to them the same way I talked to officers. It gets good results 99% of the time. 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted December 13, 2022 Author Share Posted December 13, 2022 Thanks for sharing your info and stories my fellow Veterans. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcoat Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 All my service was outside the U.S.! Although I was made an honourary member of a U.S. unit while in Germany so I guess that counts! Canadian Armed Force Land Element (We didn't call them Army, Navy or Air Force back then) 1976 - 1982 Germany, Lebanon (UN), Egypt (UN) Corporal (U.S. E-5 equivalent) Mobile Support Equipment Operator mainly driving fuel trucks (aircraft and vehicles) Navy Reserve (Yes they changed back) 1987 - 2003 Canada, U.S., International waters Lieutenant (Navy) Damage Control, Training 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 You fellers better watch out. Admitting to military service could be construed as a tacit endorsement of the scary bangy things that can no longer be mentioned here. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Name: Alan T. Alexis Rank: E-4, Sgt. Branch: USAF Field (AFSC) Crew Chief. T-38 Talon, & F-15 Eagle Aircraft. Where Served: Williams AFB (Phoenix AZ) & Kadena AB (Okinawa Japan) Years: 1983-1988 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 I also thank you all for your service. While not for the same reason Bill mentioned, I'm not sure if providing the details some of you do is such a good idea on a public forum. There are scammers out there who might be able to use that info for not so kosher purposes. I'm not paranoid, but the Internet is a wast wasteland full of bad people. Just saying . . . 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 5 minutes ago, peteski said: ...I'm not sure if providing the details some of you do is such a good idea on a public forum. There are scammers out there who might be able to use that info for not so kosher purposes. I'm not paranoid, but the Internet is a wast wasteland full of bad people. Just saying . . . Excellent advice. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcoat Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 9 hours ago, peteski said: I also thank you all for your service. While not for the same reason Bill mentioned, I'm not sure if providing the details some of you do is such a good idea on a public forum. There are scammers out there who might be able to use that info for not so kosher purposes. I'm not paranoid, but the Internet is a wast wasteland full of bad people. Just saying . . . I think we are all grown adults that can discuss our military service without delving into the politics of of ownership of certain pieces of equipment we used. We are already on a forum where the use of your real name is pretty much required or at least strongly recommended so any hope of complete anonymity is already gone. I highly doubt the fact that I drove an Army truck 40+ years ago has any value to a scammer. Yes, precautions are needed but can be taken too far as well. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamadon Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 Okay, I'll play. USAR 1966 -1993 E8 MSG 11B mos 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 (edited) Lee Rilea Army National Guard 1980-1986 Co.A, 682 Engineer Battalion Litchfield MN Spec.4 Truck driver Edited December 14, 2022 by Classicgas 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 14 hours ago, Tcoat said: I think we are all grown adults that can discuss our military service without delving into the politics of of ownership of certain pieces of equipment we used. We are already on a forum where the use of your real name is pretty much required or at least strongly recommended so any hope of complete anonymity is already gone. I highly doubt the fact that I drove an Army truck 40+ years ago has any value to a scammer. Yes, precautions are needed but can be taken too far as well. Tony, I don't think you understood my post. It has nothing to do with lack of anonymity or guns. Bill (Ace) understand where I'm coming from. If you don't - just ignore my advice. This is not the time nor place for discussing this. Thank you for your service. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted December 17, 2022 Author Share Posted December 17, 2022 Come on guys, lets be nice here. I don't think any of this information is going to do a scammer any good so lets just move forward. Thanks fellows. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas_3D_Customs Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 USN ET3/SS Nuclear Reactor Operator, SSBN 743 Gold crew, cant tell you where I was. 1998-2004 medically forced out. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Bruce Bowser Photography specialist. E4 USAF 1972-1976 All stateside 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Rob Mattis U.S. Coast Guard 92-01 E-5 Electronics technician Florida Air National Guard Reservist 01-04 E-5 Flightline Avionics technician on F-15's 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 I was drafted during the Vietnam era but sent to Germany with the Pershing Missile. This was 3 foot diameter and 34 feet long with a 400 kiloton warhead. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage AMT Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Navy 1977-1983 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeakDoc Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Chris Groah CPL (E4), USMC, Co. I, MARSPTBTN, Kunia, HI MOS 2621, Signals Intel Various TADs Semper Fi, and a hearty “Thank you”, to everyone who served. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 Ricky Johnson, MSgt, USAF Retired 1968-1989 (joined Sep 13th, Friday) DD-214 says 21 yrs, 2 mos, 18 days. Four years Acft Radio Repair Lackland AFB, TX; Keesler AFB, MS; Pope AFB, NC; Udorn, Thailand '71-72 Keesler AFB, MS Reenlisted, cross-trained into Welding Chanute AFB, IL; Whiteman AFB, MO; Seymour-Johnson AFB, NC Shemya, AK (next to last island in the Aleutians), Wright-Patterson AFB, OH Kunsan, ROK 19 months Carswell AFB, TX USAF retrained back into Radio Repair Shaw AFB, SC, cross-trained again, into Ground Communications Operations Tinker AFB, OK, 3rd Combat Comm, got tired of camping in the snow and/or 110-degree summers, decided to give it up. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webestang Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your sacrifice and service keeping the USA safe. Even though I never served I always have supported and respected our troops. My Pop was in the Army in the mid-1950's. He was in the motor pool (he loved everything cars) at Fort Dix, NJ. Later he drove a Jeep for a Bird Colonel who insisted having the Jeep completely uncovered and have the wind shield laying on the hood no matter the weather. Pic of his flag at my Mom's place. He passed in 2020 of Parkinson's. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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