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[musketman]

Does 22 years as a Navy Officers' Brat count for anything?
:what: :m2c:

So, that makes you at least 22 years old... :winking:

 

[riverrat43]

Did my time in the barrel too. Twice! Some folks never learn.
1969-72 US Army..11B5S Grad degree from University of SEA
73-77 Auburn University Air Fore ROTC
77-92 USAF Officer 11SX, 14NX
First got interested in BP in about 79. Read Foxfire 5 while researching a paper I was writing. I was amazed at the stories about Mr. Gussler, Hacker Martin and espescially Jim Chambers, someone sort of from my generation and a fellow V Vet. Wondered who this "Earl Manning" was and how he knew so much about BP rifles! Lord was I dumb...still am. Anyhow, Uncle kept me pretty busy for a few years and I finally settled down and started this addiction three years ago. I don't ever plan to quit. Thanks to all who served before me and to all those who came after and are still keeping the faith.

 

[bshultz]

You may want to leave it at that Musketman! :crackup: :crackup: :thumbsup: :redthumb:

 

[Gary]

Does being stopped as a college kid by the MPs at the Presidio count?

 

[Ohio Joe]

Amen, OJ! I was mechanized Infantry but all the humping I did, I'm not sure if we were supposed to ride on those things (113 APC) or just work on 'em! I never had to hump a base plate or mortar tube, but I carried a '60 for more than a few miles.
Made a few trips in the Blackhawks and chinooks. I absolutely loved flying in the Blackhawk, but I'd rather listen to dogs bark than ride in another shithook!
While I'm on that topic, I watched a program on the Military channel a couple weeks ago that had tears streaming down my face by the end. It was called, In the Shadow of the Blade." It was a documentary about a couple guys who flew a Huey across the country and hooked up with former crew mates, wounded transports, or family members of people killed in Viet Nam. Awesome, awesome show. If you get a chance, see it.
Thanks to all who have made the sacrifice. Thanks to all who have picked up where we left off and continue the fight for freedom! God Bless America! Hoo Ahh!!!
Rick

My respect to all fellow veterans of all branches of service! The ground pounder will never be out of work, that's for sure!

 

[rifleshooter2]

22 years Security Forces (USAF)

 

Sgt USAF Airborne Navigation Specialist
Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Florida

Interest in firearms started with my dad, and then the military and has flourished throughout my adult life.

 

[RiverRat]

Forward Observer. US Army..2nd Bn, 78th Field Artillery, 1st Armored Division, 155mm M109's SP.......PLEASE SPEAK LOUDER!!!
1971 - 1974

 

[No Powder]

Navy 4 years and 1 ship.

 

[olgriz]

Assult boat coxswain, LCM 4 on USS Merrick AKA 97 long long ago and far far away.

 

[cavscout]

US Army for 17yrs, currently active

 

[roundball]

USAF, '63-'67, Automatic Flight Controls / Navigation systems, F101's and F4 Phantoms.

Hunting since a little kid on the farm...tagging along with adults empty handed, then with a BB gun, then a .22, then my grandfather's old .12ga pump...off to the USAF...and then continued hunting/shooting with everything else since

 

[jim gray]

1988-1999 U.S. Cavalry. Been there, done that. FIDO.

 

[RJR]

USAF 20 years Combat Arms Instructor, retired in '91.
It's an honor to associate with you all. :thumbsup:

 

[brfire]

I served as a medic from 89-95. 101st air assault division ( screaming eagles).

 

Navy Hospital Corpsman, '81-'84, U.S.S. Independence CV-62. Grenada Invasion/Operation Urgent Fury then bombed the hell out of Bierut for six months. Patchen' up marines is what I did best! :thumbsup:

 

[2172]

NJ ARNG...June, 1949-59..enlisted on 17th birthday..MP and Armored Infantry...Hank

 

Uncle Sams Motorcycle Club active duty 1970 - 1976 infantry at first then to MAG 32 and then to Embassy Duty (Moscow, Belgrade, Bern). I had a great experience and I truely loved The Corps. Then after 6 years,I went into the Active Reserves as a "Non-Obligore" at the Washington Navy Yard while getting a Bachelors Degree. The reserve unit I was assigned to proved to be less than inspirational, a safe heaven for officers and enlisted men from Capitol Hill and a resounding disapointment. I still recall turning in my 782 Gear and being happy about it. :results:

 

[sniper68]

USMC 1968-1972, Vietnam 1968-70 w/zero time in the rear Delta co 1st bn 26th Marines 2nd plt 3rd squad :: Also Charlie Co. 1bn 5th Marines. 9 months walkin piont :shocking:3 months Co. sniper(2 Marines) 3 months Killer Team (3 Marines) & Squan leader. Assigned to Quantico, got Game Warder duty Spent last 6 months as instructer at NCO/Staff NCO school. It was a wild four years!! Still tryin to unwind :: Sure could have used Lt.kerry a few times:crackup::bull:

 

[shmrck1]

:agree:
tour in nam twice or at least that is where
i was told i was at but it was a SOG unit and i could not to this day say for sure where i was at.
i would not kill you but i would not tell
you either. that was another time, another place and i like where i am at now.
snake-eyes eace: :thumbsup: