Service to our Country.

[Bman505]

Thank you all who served for our Country and fought for our freedom. Please tell us what branch of the Military in which you served, how long, rank and duty.

[XDSUBCOMPACT9]

my husband is army national guard for 19 yrs.. he is a sgt. and hes a diesel mechanic.. hedeployed over seas for desert storm and then again for 2005 and will once again in the fall of 2010

[Deacon Jim]

I am a retired USAF MSGT. Served from Sep 61 - Oct 81. I was an electronics technician (Heavy Ground Radar Repair). Duty stations mostly small radar sites in the states. Two 1 year remote tours to Alaska and a 3 year accompanied tour to Germany in a mobile radar unit.

[Jizzle]

SSgt. Holloman AFB.
10 years service so far.

Wouldn't wanna be doing anything else.

[NMDawg]

My service time can't compare with most. I served one hitch in the Navy. 1979 to 1981. I served aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Kidd. DDG-993.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Kidd_(DDG-993)

I was a Gunner's Mate 2nd Class when I left. Worked on the MK26 Guided Missile Launcher.

And thanks to all who answered our nation's call serve.

[Sam]

74-2004, started pushing puppies in the PI and finished as a 1SG here at Holloman, with stretches in the FACP world, ETAC, and a Loggie.

Sam

[sinclair]

branch of the Military in which you served, how long, rank and duty

I do not usually post on a topic like this. It is too easy to appear to be boasting or implying tall tales, which I do enough of already. So if I am interpreted as such, the real story is that I have had the good fortune of being assigned some of the most interesting and satisfying duties I could ever have wanted. Here is the thumbnail sketch:

USAF active duty 1970 - 1983, Captain, fun and various duties. I think the 3 years as a Satellite Operations Controller at Vandenburg was the most fun, and the most rewarding.
(Controller Certification was from Philco-Ford Aerospace)

US Army contractor 1983 - 1985 HELSTF MIRACL developmental support and IOC, ref:

http://www.globalsecurity.org/space/systems/miracl.htm

USAF Civilian test engineer 1985-2003, fun and various duties. I think the 3 years detailed as the last civilian "blue-suit" manager for RAMS Site was the most fun and rewarding.

Last page, page 11:
http://74.125.155.132/search?q=cache:2pisOktqus4J:servv89pn0aj.sn.source dns.com/~gbpprorg/mil/radar/801sec1.pdf+usaf+%2B+radar+advanced+measurement&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us

engr. consultant for Bell Aerospace and Rocketdyne 1986-87 time frame. Ceased such efforts when the USAF decided this was a conflict of interest with my official duties. (It was approved initially by the legal folks
when I started that hobby)

Total service time = 34 years, however the 3 years of Army contractor time was not included. Thus officially, I have 31 years on the retirement docket.

[Scooter]

United States Air Force, 9+ years and counting. Currently a Staff Sergeant, crewing firghter aircraft. 6 years working F-16's, 2 years F-117's, and the last year and a half on F-22's.

[PapaBear]

USAF 25 years, I retired as a MSgt. I began my career at MacDill AFB, Fl and ended it at Holloman AFB. I was stationed at many bases around the world in aircraft maintenance. I started in WCS on F4s and ended as Pro Super on F117s. In between I worked F15s, F16s, and F111s. I enjoyed the people, the places, and the work, I must have I stayed half my life? Thanks to all who have served, are serving, and will serve.

[Bman505]

What was your favorite assignment if you don't mind me asking?

[Deacon Jim]

What was your favorite assignment if you don't mind me asking?

I think that I would have to say that my favorite assignment was my last one before retiring. I worked for Alaskan Air Command as the Liaison to the Engineering Division of Air Force Systems Command. I was stationed at Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, Massachusetts.

The reason that this was my favorite assignment is that I learned a great deal about Systems Acquisition which led me to getting a job as a System Safety Engineer with General Electric in Syracuse, NY when I retired.

This then led to a 25 year career as a System Safety Engineer in the Defense Industry.

[Sam]

That is real hard to do because I loved all but 1 of them.

The only bad one was Andrews.

[Jizzle]

Haha, I been there... NO THANKS..

[357 S&W]

US Navy for 10 years. 85 to 95. was stationed in Rota Spain as an aircraft mechanic to the EP3A and the A-3 SkyWarrior (AKA The Whale). Last Tour was aboard the USS John F Kennedy (CV-67) where I left with the rank of Second Class Petty Officer. I have to say Rota was my best tour from what I can remember. I even ran with a bull (and I was sober too) in De Arcos.

[calvin]

Retired 20 yr's U.S.Army, SFC Track and heavy equipment maint. Various overseas assignments to include Germany, Turkey, Viet Nam. Stateside- Kentucky Texas, Georgia, S. Carolina. After I retired, I worked for the base maint. contractor in Izmir, Turkey for 6 years.

[Bman505]

Retired 20 yr's U.S.Army, SFC Track and heavy equipment maint. Various overseas assignments to include Germany, Turkey, Viet Nam. Stateside- Kentucky Texas, Georgia, S. Carolina. After I retired, I worked for the base maint. contractor in Izmir, Turkey for 6 years.

You have been almost everywhere. Where at in Germany where you stationed? I also see you are from OK, where abouts?

[calvin]

3 tours of Germany, stationed in Wurzburg, Ludwigsburg, Landstuhl, Stuttgart and Nurnburg. I am originally from Michigan moved to OklahomaCity, Ok. nine years ago. Will be going back to Mich. after I retire.

[Bman505]

My brother in law is from Oklahoma City and a lot of my family is from Durant,OK. My sister was station at Baumholder?? I think when she was in the Army. She now lives in Luxemburge.

[Descreet38]

OK - so here is my first return post.

Retired (21+ yrs) US Army Special Forces. 1 tour RVN, 2 tours FRG, 1 tour at US Embasy - USSR, 1 tour Korea, 3 Tours in Mid-East, 2yr tour in Hawaii. All of my time was SF with the exception of two years as a US Army Drill Sergeant.

Never had a bad day in the Army. Never regretted any assignment or mission. Miss the life, responsibility and friends.

[Colt 45]

Welcome back Dez!

Max

[Bman505]

OK - so here is my first return post.

Retired (21+ yrs) US Army Special Forces. 1 tour RVN, 2 tours FRG, 1 tour at US Embasy - USSR, 1 tour Korea, 3 Tours in Mid-East, 2yr tour in Hawaii. All of my time was SF with the exception of two years as a US Army Drill Sergeant.

Never had a bad day in the Army. Never regretted any assignment or mission. Miss the life, responsibility and friends.

Dez, my buddy. Your back!!! So glad to have you back. How is everything going. Give us an update.

[Coyote_Slayer]

5+ years in the US NAVY as an Air Traffic Controller at the Patuxent River Naval Air Test Center. Begged to go to sea but they wanted me elsewhere. When reenlistment came up, I was tossed up between AC2 pay of just over 11k a year or FAA pay for same job at 100k+. Decision was easy but only because of pay! The Navy has some of the most professional individuals I have ever worked with. Biggest asset is the camaraderie and team-work ethic! FAA isn't even close. Thank you to all whom serve, past, present and future! We would not be as fortunate as we are without you all. CS

[8th SPS USAF]

Usaf leo 1971-1974 sea 73/74

[Bman505]

Usaf leo 1971-1974 sea 73/74

Thank you for your years of service for our country!

[Lepine1]

Age 64 US Army 24 years Construction Supervisor 11 Years in Germany, time in Korea, Stationed at Ft Bragg, Ft Leonardwood and Active component with the Maine National Guard. Currently own a U22 Baretta and will be applying for my CC next week. Looking for a cc weapon. Thinking maybe a Kel Tec 3Pat 380, PF9 9mm or Ruger. Getting old and have a weak wrist so I will need to try each before buying. Happy to be here

[madmatt1006]

USAF for just over four years, Feb 89-May 93. Ended up as a TACP and got a 6 month "trip" to the persion gulf. Aug 90-Apr 91. Spent my last 18 months in Germany. The small carear field made for a lot of close friends, but pretty hard to get promoted. Air Force stationed with the Army made for intersting times ( kinda like playing mom against dad, sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't) Unfortunately for me I lost contact with some of my best friends have been trying to hook back up with them ever since. I miss the good friends and the good times, would go back again if I could but unfortunately for me Uncle Sam says that I am already too old. Guess I will just have to remenince on the "Days gone by"

[Kimbercarrier]

TN Army National Guard from 85 to 92 then 4 years active Navy (USS Eisnehower CVN-69) then back to the Army National Guard 96 to 05.

[jefedonde]

ssg in the us army Infantry 101st ABN (aaslt) 4 deployments, 2 iraq 2 afghanistan