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MSGTTBAR · July 26th, 2006, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by PatrioticRick

Well I picked Air Force because I retired from it, But also did a hitch in the Navy, but could only pick one on poll

Same here.

swiftyjuan · July 26th, 2006, 10:10 PM

I'll throw in another Air Force, 1971-1979; babysetting a 10 story Titan under southeast Arizona most of the time (5 years 3 months 18days 6 hours 42 minutes 15 seconds).

Interloper · July 26th, 2006, 11:09 PM

I spent five years in the Army and the last thirteen in the Coast Guard. Soon to retire.

James

falcon1 · July 27th, 2006, 05:45 PM

U. S. Army, Field Artillery

blueyedevil · July 27th, 2006, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Sonic Misfit

I was a Navy Corpsman 4 years active, 7 years reserve. Spent most of my time with the Marines and CBs.

Allright, You're the only other Corpsman I've seen on here.

I did 6yrs active and most with the marines too. I was especially lucky and got to serve with the infantry (1/6 Hard baby). Glad to see ya here.

JD · July 27th, 2006, 08:55 PM

I gotta give you Corpsman a big hand

Some of my best buds were the Doc's...And the SH*T you guys had to out up with us damn Jarheads. GLAD TO HAVE YOU HERE!

blueyedevil · July 27th, 2006, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jdlv4_0

I gotta give you Corpsman a big hand

Some of my best buds were the Doc's...And the SH*T you guys had to out up with us damn Jarheads. GLAD TO HAVE YOU HERE!

We feel the same way about you devildogs jdlv.

randytulsa2 · July 28th, 2006, 01:20 AM

A long time ago, in a galaxy far away, many, many pounds ago, I was in the Marine Corps.

While I'm glad I did it, I wouldn't want to do it again. Unlike most on here, I didn't enjoy it very much and don't remember it with (much...maybe a little) fondness.

I simply cannot stand to be told what to do. As my CO once very aptly put it, "You are a good fighter, but you are a poor soldier".

JD · July 28th, 2006, 06:28 PM

I know the feeling...I only did my 5 years active, tried the Reserve for 6 months and didn't like it, my eight year commitment is up tomorow. Doesn't seem like all that long ago I was on the yellow foot prints at "The Island" getting yelled. A friend once said "It was the best years of our lives, that I would never want to repeat."

Funny how a bad chain of command can kill your motovation. I still love the Corps and what it did for me, without it I'd probally be dead or in jail. I still talk to my Corps buddies every now and then and we all yuck it up about so and so and that one time in Singapore....But I'm much happier being out than in. I wish the reserves had gone a little better, but the Marine Corps is a Lifestyle that can't be lived only 1 weekend a month.

To me it doesn't matter what branch, or how long, or even what war...what matters is that we served.

View Poll Results: What branch of service are/were you in
United States Marine Corps	8	15.09%
Unites States Army	21	39.62%
United States Navy	12	22.64%
United States Air Force	8	15.09%
Coast Guard / Police / Other Homeland Security Billet	4	7.55%
Voters: 53. You may not vote on this poll

July 27th, 2006, 08:55 PM	#26
JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bedford County Virginia Posts: 9,479	I gotta give you Corpsman a big hand Some of my best buds were the Doc's...And the SH*T you guys had to out up with us damn Jarheads. GLAD TO HAVE YOU HERE! __________________ Forum Customs & Courtesies Forum Usage: Tips and Tricks

July 28th, 2006, 06:28 PM	#29
JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bedford County Virginia Posts: 9,479	I know the feeling...I only did my 5 years active, tried the Reserve for 6 months and didn't like it, my eight year commitment is up tomorow. Doesn't seem like all that long ago I was on the yellow foot prints at "The Island" getting yelled. A friend once said "It was the best years of our lives, that I would never want to repeat." Funny how a bad chain of command can kill your motovation. I still love the Corps and what it did for me, without it I'd probally be dead or in jail. I still talk to my Corps buddies every now and then and we all yuck it up about so and so and that one time in Singapore....But I'm much happier being out than in. I wish the reserves had gone a little better, but the Marine Corps is a Lifestyle that can't be lived only 1 weekend a month. To me it doesn't matter what branch, or how long, or even what war...what matters is that we served. __________________ Forum Customs & Courtesies Forum Usage: Tips and Tricks

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July 26th, 2006, 10:10 PM	#22
swiftyjuan VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Madera, CA Posts: 2,073	I'll throw in another Air Force, 1971-1979; babysetting a 10 story Titan under southeast Arizona most of the time (5 years 3 months 18days 6 hours 42 minutes 15 seconds).

July 26th, 2006, 11:09 PM	#23
Interloper Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 30	I spent five years in the Army and the last thirteen in the Coast Guard. Soon to retire. James

July 27th, 2006, 05:45 PM	#24
falcon1 VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 4,482	U. S. Army, Field Artillery

July 28th, 2006, 01:20 AM	#28
randytulsa2 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,468	A long time ago, in a galaxy far away, many, many pounds ago, I was in the Marine Corps. While I'm glad I did it, I wouldn't want to do it again. Unlike most on here, I didn't enjoy it very much and don't remember it with (much...maybe a little) fondness. I simply cannot stand to be told what to do. As my CO once very aptly put it, "You are a good fighter, but you are a poor soldier".