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Hmmm- dad was on USS Essex during Korean War(Navy).I got drafted by Army in 1969,went delayed enlistment in USMC.Ammunition tech. Got to spend boot camp in So. Carolina in July 1969(what fun)!! Had a flight into Danang in 1971.. Oldest son went into the Corps in '91 as an armorer in small arms. 3 children that all drove my '68 Bee when they got their licenses. Have a cousin that was USAF during first Iraq war flying B-52's.His dad was a navigator in USAF after Korean War.
 
'980'--Semper Fi guy, 1971-Danang..Ammuniton supply point #1 outside of Danang
 
I did 10 years in the Navy. First five were as an acoustic sensor operator aboard P-3C Orion aircraft with Patrol Squadron 5 based out of NAS Jacksonville, FL, 1980-1985

Did three years at the Anti-Submarine Warfare Ops Center (ASWOC) Bermuda, 1985-1988

Did one year aboard USS Saratoga (CV-60), 1988-1989.

I've been a defense contractor ever since. :)
 
Army National Guard 1989 - present. Full time Guard for the last 13 years. First two years as a 67Y (Cobra Mechanic). Warrant Officer since '92, driving Apaches since '94. Afghanistan 07-08 OEF VII/VIII. Going again soon. Thanks Dad for your service (AFSC 462) in the USAF ('61-'81 including Vietnam) and all others, and their families, for their service!
 
Thank you for your service Sixt4driver! What I miss the most is the bond, the trust, and the honor between myself, and my Army brothers. I found some of that with my biker brothers. I dont have alot of friends, but the ones I have, I can trust! Remember, "A friend will bail you out of jail. But a BEST friend....Will be sitting next to you saying "Damn.. we fucked up!"
 
I never got to serve but as a note here in Payson Az we honor our vets each year on Vet's Day by taking them to lunch in our cars. I am VP of the Rim Country Classic Auto Club and on behalf of us I salute you all!
 
We are about 40 miles from Selfridge NGAFB. But for some reason, we are on an approach route. A few years ago we got the C130s coming over. But they got rid of them and went to tankers. They also had some F-16's, but they got rid of them, and started a squadron of A-10's! One just buzzed us today! We love it! We live in the stix, and to see an A-10 scream by under 5000 feet is a rush! Love you guys! Hope to someday get a "wing-wave" from them.
 
Air Force from 66 thru 69. I was assigned to the 61st airlift wing at Hickam AFB in Hawaii. Yea, I know, tough duty. When I was there we were still flying C-124 Globemasters. Didn't get anywhere very fast, but we always got there. Flew all over the Pacific in those old birds and they were incredibly reliable. Were just getting some C-141 Starlifters when I discharged. Now they have all been replaced by C-17s.
A big salute to all active duty,retired, and veterans.
 
US Army 88 -90 active duty. six years reserves. 52 delta power generator mech. went airborne and had a motorcycle wreck during jump week so i got permanently disqualified for airborne. Yes Donny NTC did suck, then i got stuck on railhead detail and had to stay there for an extra 3 weeks loading all vehicles back on the train. Atleast i got to drive every vehicle including tanks we had in the motor pool. Last unit was 197th inf. 4/41st field artillary at FT. Benning Ga. My son is a senior in H.S. and already did his basic training at FT. Benning this past summer. When he graduates this year.... off he goes.
 
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U.S.Navy Hospital Corpsman since 1983, still on Active Duty, 29 years many duty stations and Combat Zones to post.
Right now at 47 Years old starting to think this is a young man's game, but I am still having fun.
 

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SFC Kevin Cook Retired
Joined 11 Jan 1984 B co 1-121 (M) 48th INF BDE Army National Guard
Reported to Active Duty 14 Apr 1986 ( Yes the Day we bombed Lybia) FT Hood TX
2-41 2AD (M) INF PCS'ed To Korea 30 Jan 1987 UNJSF United Nations Command
ETS from Korea 31 May 1989 - Reported Back to B co 1-121 01 June 1989
Desert Storm, Bosnia, back to Active Duty 22 Jul 2002 and then Iraq 05 -06 "BLACK SHEEP" all with B co 1-121 PCS to HHT 3-108th CAV 2007 - 2010 Med Retirement HOOOOOAAAHH or whatever. Certifiably "STFO" (Shot The F%^& Out)!
 
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Hmmmm, I must be the oldest here

Served U.S Army '68-70' toured Vietnam '68-69' Convoy security all over 2&3 corp zones,
Quan loy, Tay Ninh, Dong Tam, Mekong, Tonsan hut, Binh Long, Phuoc Vinh, Vinh long.
I'll never forget On March 26, 1969 at 2230 Hours, Charley hit the Ammo Depot and over 500 tons of HE went up. Never thought I'd get home again.
 
USAF Security Forces 1994 -1998. Columbus AFB, MS. and Eskan Village in Riyad, Saudi Arabia. Thanks for your service and or support.
 
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