OT..., But if you are a War Veteran

I'm not sure about the number but I think it was 511--, Base Level Computer Operator in the 91 SMW (Strategic Missle Wing).

I was at Minot AFB (SAC) for four years and then I went to Shaw AFB (TAC) for my last three and a half years, where we merged with Communications, to become 2020 ISS (Information Systems Squadron).

Allen

 

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You should be very proud Allen. Saw you were at Minot. I was out Ellsworth about the same time you were at Minot. As we use to say: "Why not Minot..Freezing the reason!" Thanks for your service and all you veterans out there.

Flyers10
USAF 1985-1990

 

US Army 8 years, 8 months, 3 days. 1981-1990. Have never regretted any of it and always give truthful advice to young people thinking about joining. I believe it to be a good choice for those that have no clear direction after high school like myself.
I believe I came away from military service with much more than I gave.

 

USAF '64 - '68.... when I finally moved back home I discovered my brother-in-law had taken all the silver dollars from my collection and cashed them in at the bank for face (so he could party for a few days)....

 

1968-1972. US navy. 4 West Pac cruises blue and brown water Navy. Made it to E5 Boatswain Mate. Would not change it for anything. God Bless all that are serving now.

 

USAF, 97-01

Never involved in hot combat but was stationed in Korea for a year during the cold war that still continues to this point. (The Korean War never really ended; there's just been a ceasefire for the last 50+ years, a ceasefire agreement that North Korea has violated many times). Separated as a Senior Airman (E4).

Thank you all for your service.

 

Hey Flyers10!

Why not Minot..Freezing the reason, was always followed up by "Only the Best Go North". As I found out that happened to be quite true.

Funny story about getting orders to go to Minot. I was in tech school in Boluxi and I initially got orders for Loring, Maine, then at the last minute I got the Minot orders. Well, when I saw where Minot was located I started asking everyone about Minot and everyone responded by saying it was a horrible assignment and I would hate it, even though no one I talked to had actually been there, except for an Uncle of mine who had been there said it was a great assignment, and he was right. The weather, yes, was more then cold in the winter, but the summers were beautiful. I actually got to see the northern lights one year, quite exciting. I got to see the SR-71 take off from Minot and to everyone's surprise it did a low fly by and then was out of sight in seconds. I worked with super people and earned many ata boys for my efforts.

I am very proud to have served with honor. I think every young man should at least endure Basic Training, it teaches you many lessons for life, not just the military.

Every time I see your avatar I reflect on my Air Force days. So in return, thank you for your service to our country and also the joy I get every time I view my coin collection, which I do often.

Take Care.

Allen

 

Active duty U.S. Marine Corps 1973 - 1979
Air Force Reserve 1979 - current
Vietnam Veteran
Desert Shield/Desert Storm
Enduring Freedom/Iraqi Freedom
Flight Engineer C-130/C141B/C - C5A
My reserve squadron was activated for Desert Storm - flying C130
Activated Feb 2003 - Feb 2005 flying C-141's bringing wounded Marines and Soldiers out of Balad, Iraq to Germany and Walter Reed
Will be retiring in Dec 2009 with 36 years service and passing the baton to my son Daniel who is in the 101st Airborne with 1 tour in Afghanistan under his belt getting ready to leave for his second tour in Afghanistan

All you vets out there thanks for your service brothers!!!! Your great Americans!!!!!

One of the most rewarding things of my career was when I escorted a fallen Marine home from Iraq for his funeral was when my wife and I went to Bob Evans to eat between viewings of this Marine and I was in uniform and a very elderly lady got my attention. As I bent down to hear what she had to say she put her frail hand on my face and said, "Thank you for what you do for my country." She was 98 years old. To think of everything that this lady had seen in her lifetime was incredible and a tremendous honor to hear her say that.

 

Whenever I get thanked for my service, or offered a drink or a meal, I never know quite what to do or say. I don't want to seem greedy, but I don't want to seem ungrateful either.

 

Thank you to all of you who have served our country. I had the honor of being accepted by the USAF Academy out of high school and was planning on attending...but it was my father's wish that I did not, so I turned down the opportunity. He is a retired Army Ranger, 101st Airborne '67-70 and didn't want me to join the service. Part of me is ashamed that I have never served.

 

Now, this is a worthy thread!

I say it to everyone I've met in the services....A HUGE THANK YOU! I have nothing but the utmost respect and appreciation for ALL that have served or are currently serving our country.

 

That's is completely UNAMERICAN! Anybody showing such disrespect should not be nor do they deserve to be living in the USA.:headbang:

 

That's their right to say that...it's a right that everyone who defended this country has fought to protect. I think the saying, "I don't agree with what you say but I'll fight to the death for your right to say it" applies.

 

U.S.A.F. 1966/1970 Stationed at Fairchild AF base and Greenham Common air field in England. Would do it again if I had the chance.

 

You know when I was a snot nosed teen, for lack of a better term, and even sometimes in my 20's I always wondered to myself why we always had to hear about "the greatest generation/vietnam/korea" vets. I always kept thinking to myself so what, who cares. And I would always get upset and say things like well, I dont care if soldiers are dying in Iraq or wherever because they signed up knowing the risks, big deal. But as one matures one realized how stupid they have sounded, and what stupid, idiotic things one has said. I have to tell you that I am sad sometimes at how our military is used, but that is thru NO fault of the soldiers. I want to say to each and every member of the military that I appreciate what you do not only for the safety of the world, but for all of us in America. Without you we are nothing, absolutely nothing. This country doesnt do enough for its military active duty or retired and we need to do more. I work a job in the private sector where I make more than some mid ranked soldiers and honestly that to me seems wrong. Our military members should be the best paid profession in the country along with teachers because our future as a nation depends on it. To the soldiers that have experienced bad people, name calling, and other horrid stuff I say sorry you do not deserve that treatment ever. This country owes such a debt of gratitude to everyone who has ever served. God speed to those in harms way.

 

Nicely put!

The Spartans had it right IMHO.

Thanks for your sobering and mature input.

Allen

 

Thank you Grimreaper!!

Sgt. R.Bradley
United States Marine Corps
July, 1972 thru July 1975
0311 Infanrtry (Grungy Grunt)
3rd Battalion 8Th Marine's, 3Rd Marine Division

UoooooooRahhhhhhh!!


RickieB
__________________

 

1958-1964

United States Navy Corpsman / FMF Recon
Fleet Marine Force Recon.
A great part of our family protected the country in WW11 and through Vietnam era.
My father in law is 92 and was at pearl Harbor Dec 7th 1941. He is one of the few hundred still left.
He retired CWO 4 and moved to law enforcement.
My uncle who raised me was a CPO Corpsman and did his last combat with FMF on GUAM. He did a state side tour to finish 21,6 mo.
Uncle U.S. ARMY WW11 Silver Star, Bronze Star
Vietnam KIA two brothers in law . U.S. Marine Corps
They gave all.

 

I appreciate each and every person that has ever served for our country. There is no doubt this is the greatest country in the world because of you :hail:

Fred

 

As ironic as it may seem the freedom of speech is an asset to our democratic beliefs. Though no true democracy exsits we are one of the countries are close to a true democracy. I've been to countries where they would simply decapitate your head should you speak badly of the military or government. Many countries Law Enforcement agencies are extremely corrupt.