How here have served in the military?

Medic82 · **on:** December 23, 2009, 09:10:15 AM

Just curious how many here have been in the military.

I started my year of conscription in the Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNoAF) on September 17 2001, after 2 months of both camp it was 2 months of intense medical training and then I was shipped of too northern Norway where I served as a medic, just sitting at the fire station and waiting for plains to crash.

ecfiffer · **Reply #1 on:** December 23, 2009, 01:00:09 PM

I was in the US Air Force for 3.5 years (got out early and its a long stroy) I was a computer geek while in and got a hell of a lot of training. I miss it, and am looking at getting back in as an Officer.

My heart felt thanks to everyone here who has served their country. Being in the military is not an easy job...

Medic82 · **Reply #2 on:** December 23, 2009, 01:17:39 PM

Quote from: ecfiffer on December 23, 2009, 01:00:09 PM

I was in the US Air Force for 3.5 years (got out early and its a long stroy) I was a computer geek while in and got a hell of a lot of training. I miss it, and am looking at getting back in as an Officer.

My heart felt thanks to everyone here who has served their country. Being in the military is not an easy job...

Me too!

Vladimir · **Reply #3 on:** December 23, 2009, 04:14:52 PM

Served one year as a radio operator-great times,great friends

sardauker · **Reply #4 on:** December 23, 2009, 05:05:03 PM

One year. '93-'94, as a driver and secretary of a Colonel, in Alpine corps.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #5 on:** December 23, 2009, 05:20:57 PM

I always wanted too, ever since I was a little boy in fact. But they wouldn't let me in on medical grounds

Smitty44 · **Reply #6 on:** December 23, 2009, 05:43:08 PM

Thirty one years in the USAF,62-93,life member of the VFW,two disabilities,and also a retired federal employee Aircraft Maint. Superintendent.

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Shane769 · **Reply #7 on:** December 23, 2009, 06:05:47 PM

Wow. Good on you Smitty

I have not, but I still might after I get out of school.

Zed · **Reply #8 on:** December 23, 2009, 06:18:05 PM

I did all the test and physical for the royal marines in 87 but sadly decided my job i had and my mates was more important, i still regret it now

im such a plank $:-\$ and hats off to all our forces, they do a great job,

paul

cliosguy · **Reply #9 on:** December 23, 2009, 06:57:45 PM

DaveK · **Reply #10 on:** December 23, 2009, 07:18:19 PM

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on December 23, 2009, 05:20:57 PM

I always wanted too, ever since I was a little boy in fact. But they wouldn't let me in on medical grounds

By "medical", you mean "sanity" right?

Magnus · **Reply #11 on:** December 23, 2009, 07:32:31 PM

thought about it, but being a pacifist tends to get in the way of these sort of things.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #12 on:** December 23, 2009, 09:36:04 PM

Quote from: DaveK on December 23, 2009, 07:18:19 PM

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on December 23, 2009, 05:20:57 PM
I always wanted too, ever since I was a little boy in fact. But they wouldn't let me in on medical grounds

By "medical", you mean "sanity" right?

Partly

DaveK · **Reply #13 on:** December 23, 2009, 09:41:17 PM

When I was very young, I did seriously consider joining the Navy, but I think it wa sthe discipline that scared me off in the end. I've never been great at taking orders and was a bit wild in my youth.

GraysonK · **Reply #14 on:** December 23, 2009, 09:43:49 PM

Sadly I never did. I wanted to, wanted either the Coast Guard or Navy but when the recruiter found out I'd already had a fairly major knee surgery he said that they wouldn't let me. But I have the highest respect for all men and women who serve worldwide. Thanks to everyone for their service.

Pacu · **Reply #15 on:** December 23, 2009, 09:56:01 PM

US Airforce 92-94 did some stuff overseas -knee destroyed

shoulda went with my first instinct-- US Coast Guard but they had a year long waiting list

Benner · **Reply #16 on:** December 24, 2009, 12:38:02 AM

Apart from my punyness, I couldn't even if I wanted to because of my eyes. I may start fighting the wrong side.

ringzero · **Reply #17 on:** December 24, 2009, 03:14:24 AM

Quote from: Smitty44 on December 23, 2009, 05:43:08 PM

Thirty one years in the USAF,62-93,life member of the VFW,two disabilities,and also a retired federal employee Aircraft Maint. Superintendent.
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Thank you for your service to our nation during most of the Cold War including times when it nearly became hot war, Vietnam, Iraq part one, and numerous smaller wars.

Unfortunately I didn't meet physical standards for enlistment in the Navy, which was dissapointing because the Army had been ready to draft me a few years earlier. ;>

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Crouton · **Reply #18 on:** December 24, 2009, 03:35:56 AM

US Army here. 88-92. It was a good time, I saw no "action" whatsoever, my job was to repair electronics.

yud · **Reply #19 on:** December 24, 2009, 04:58:32 AM

To the men and women who serve and have served they have my upmost respect and gratitude

for much of my life I wanted to be a naval aviator BUT:
1. I don't think I could kill (I cried when my dog got a bunny)
2. The long trem career outlook stunk
3. I am too fat

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #20 on:** December 24, 2009, 08:14:15 AM

Quote from: Benner on December 24, 2009, 12:38:02 AM

Apart from my punyness, I couldn't even if I wanted to because of my eyes. I may start fighting the wrong side.

AHB · **Reply #21 on:** December 24, 2009, 08:24:52 AM

I passed the tests, but I drew a low number so I didn't get drafted and I didn't want to quit my job at the time...
But I do like Camo anyway..

hawkchucker · **Reply #22 on:** December 24, 2009, 05:04:40 PM

USMC. And I compleated the following schools for my Job
BUDS Class 384
Jump School 84
SERE 85

To all my fellow Recon Marines Semper Fi!

Medic82 · **Reply #23 on:** December 24, 2009, 05:11:26 PM

Quote from: hawkchucker on December 24, 2009, 05:04:40 PM

USMC. And I compleated the following schools for my Job
BUDS Class 384
Jump School 84
SERE 85

To all my fellow Recon Marines Semper Fi!

Ain't that the stuff that SEALS go through

hawkchucker · **Reply #24 on:** December 24, 2009, 05:17:12 PM

Yup We use other branches schools for ones that we dont have. Did buds with the navy, Jump with army and Marines for sere. But Navy uses our sere.

Medic82 · **Reply #25 on:** December 24, 2009, 05:30:51 PM

I did not know that. I have always admired the Corps and Marines. I have had the pleasure of meting some grunts from the Corps when they where on a cold weather exercise in Norway and they where a great bunch of guys but they sucked big time when they where in the cold environment.