I was interested to know how many of us have served in the armed forces?? This being an election year and our presence in Iraq....I know any time you ask a question like this there is somebody who hates America who will say...I went to Canada to avoid the draft...but there are also many brave men and women who insure our freedoms....Thanks!

Danang, Viet-Nam 1966-67.

Was in the Navy, but worked with the Marines.

US Navy 1980-1998 (Retired)

US Marine Corps 87-91

Active duty Air Force 1997-2001 Operations Northern Watch and Southern Watch (twice) I am a weapons loader by trade and spent these years on the might F-15!

Currently serving in the Air Force reserves (2002- present) with an A-10 squadron

In my career I have seen 13 countries and 34 states!

the CORPS!! oh rah. 86 to present. was with the Hawk when activated in 91 and then went to 23 rd marines reserve unit in san bruno. now in irr due to back injury

semper fi

And Semper Foo to you as well.

USMC, 1989 to 1997

USAF from 1969 to 1977. One year training in Denver, Co, Four years in SEA, 3 years Edwards AFB. Hated it, loved it and would do it again!

18 years USAF....2 more to go!! I will be looking for another career.

1968 - 1988 USN - Now retired

Never drafted, never served. I and others watched the Canadian border while the rest of you served. Can't turn your backs on those sneaky Canadians. We made your towns safe to return too.

Just kidding. My deepest thanks to each and everyone of you for doing something I did not do in a foriegn country. I just stayed home and worked as a cop for 28 years. In 24 days, it will be 29 years.

Army 88-90 for college money.. Called back to serve in Desert Storm but did not get the opportunity to fight as the war ended before I shipped out.

Marine Corps 1976 to 1980, 3rd Marine Airwing El Toro Ca. and 1 year on the USS Midway.

C.O., 114th Aviation Co. (Gunship), Vietnam, 1963-64 (before it was on TV every night) :rolleyes:

U.S. Navy, but indoctrinated through "boot camp" by Paris Island Marines... most from Vietnam era. Ever see, "An Officer and a Gentlemen." LOL. Quite an experience.

78 to 82 was active during Grenada in the US Army

USN 1976 to 1983 Fleet Ballistic Missle Submarine, Atlantic Fleet.
http://www.subnet.com/images/boats/beveled/ssbn617.jpg

http://navysite.de/ssbn/ssbn617.htm

41 for Freedom:

http://www.cs.utk.edu/~bigger/41forfreedom.html

92-95 USAF 729ACS and counter drug operations in Equador and Colombia, South America.

I was there when Pablo Escobar was killed.

USN 62 to 68 Two WesPac tours to vietnam

Retired Navy Submariner 1976-1999

MMC(SS/SW)

US Army 1981-1983. I was lucky enough to get in when there was a shortage of people and they offered two year enlistments. Trained At Ft. Leonardwood and was stationed at Ft Bliss with the 3rd Armored Cav. Reforger Germany in 1982.

sudo,

fort bliss huh? i was there for a bit though i spent most of my time in juarez :D

USMC 1983 to 1987
US Army 1987 to present

USNavy 85-89 USS Kirk FF1087 and USS Buchanan DDG15

USAF 1995-1999. Ellsworth, Ramstein, Hungary.

Angelglo: I spent a few times in Juarez and was lucky enough to get out intact each time.

Currently USAF since 1998 and currently sitting in the Middle East passing the time by perusing Camaros.net and trying to stay cool in 120 degree heat. Oh well, it's an all volunteer force, right?

Building Tomahawk Cruise Missiles since 1983 to present for all of you that serve. I am proud to serve the war fighters, we keep you in our hearts and in minds every day we are at work. We build the best for the very best.

Thank you to all of you that serve or have served this great country.

Joe graemlins/beers.gif

USAF 1988-present. Started out as a Jet Engine Mechanic on 135's and A-10's. Became a c-130 flight engineer 10 years ago, love every minute of it except for living in a tent.

Englemac, I fear your pain (been living there 10 out of the past 13 months with no end in sight).... If only AEF's worked as good as they look on paper. Wish we had that option in Special Ops. I hope I don't have to go back in another month or so. Hang in there.

U.S. Army '81-'86. Currently working on a military base as a civilian electrician.

U.S ARMY 1975 to 1981 fort dix fort benning, schofield barracks

USMC 1981-1985 Avionics Technician - got out as a Cpl.

Worked and went to college.

USMC commission in 1990 and have been serving ever since as a Data Systems Officer. Did OIF and now looking forward to retiring in about 18 months.

I am retired Air Force. 22 year of service August of 1980 to September 2002. Seen the world, got the T-shirt to prove it. Favorite place, Philippines! By the way, I have been looking for a Yutivo Camaro and found one. It's a 67 RS low compression 6 cylinder 3 speed, no air, power steering, decor group, more to follow.

87 to 91
USMC Wrecker driver/Mechanic
My truck went to the Gulf war and I was put as CPL of the Guard at Camp Pendleton till I got out.
Thanks to all of you who still serve and keep us safe.
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My wife and I are both still serving. USAF, Beale AFB, CA then Travis AFB, CA. 9th Civil Engineering Squadron then and now the 60th CES.

We're happy to be serving. My wife will make a career, but I'm out in 4 more. I'm going to Wyotech! :D

Originally posted by 67CruiseMasterCamaro:
Favorite place, Philippines! ;) Mine too. I was there while Mt. Pinatubo was puking all over Angeles City and ruined my favorite clubs.

I did the Ologapo and Angeles City tours as well in the early 80s! ;)

Ahhh, memories of trips down Magsaysay on my way to the Barrio graemlins/beers.gif . I was stationed in Yokusuka Japan and San Diego. Made 3 West Pacs in 4 years, been to the PI 14 times total, including a week without the fleet when I flew back to get out in '89. As fun as it was though, Thailand is better. Unless you have been to both, it would be hard to believe, but it really is :D

While stationed in Korea, we always wanted to grab a hop to Thailand but it never happened. Everyone said it was the place to go while in the Pacific.
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Mcw67. I was a Devil Dog from 87-91 too. I was in Amtracs(mechanic). Did my time between Camp Delmar (Pendleton) and Camp Schwab Oki Japan. Was in Kuwait during the 1st Gulf War. Did a West Pac too...that was fun

U.S. Marine Corps. 1976-1980. CH-53 Mechanic "swing with the wing".

3 yrs. in beautiful Jacksonville NC, armpit of the USA, Marine Corps. Air Station New River and 2 Med Cruises(most excellent).

For all that you do this graemlins/beers.gif for you.

Wow, How did I miss this post..

82-88 U.S. Army (all in beloved Germany with the exception of boot camp and A.I.T). Boot Camp was spent in Fort Jackson South Carolina, Charlie Company 3rd Platoon 9th Battalion, 2nd Bragade.

No actual combat time, but we did have quite an "experience" with the european community when Mr. Reagan decided to embarass the entire country by travelling to Bittsburg and attended a reunion of the origional German SS graemlins/sad.gif (but thats another story)

1970 to 1974 in Thailand. Great place to be but the work hours were long but the play time was great!

I spent 5 of the best days of my life in Bangkok...oh...the stories I could tell! ;)

What happens in Bangkok, stays in Bangkok!

Navy 83-89. U.S.S. Enterprise CVN-65. Blew the hell of of some oil platforms and a few ships overseas.
Think I woke up with a hangover.

Brandon J.

Navy 85-91. graemlins/thumbsup.gif

US Navy, 1970-1976, major overhaul and three Med cruises aboard the USS Independence, (CV-62) Ships Company (ETN),

You're right Joe H., we do build the best toys for the troops!

USN from 89-99 spent time in Holyloch Scotland, don't remember much though, hit 27 countries, no westpacs though. Last ship was the USS Simpson outta Norfolk Three med cruises and a noreur cruise (it was the best, can we say Amsterdam)...got out cause they wanted to send me to Hawaii, thats were Torpedoman go I guess. Thought it would cost to much to ship parts!!