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[NJKris]

Hoping that was a joke about the wedding story. I gotta dig out and scan some of my old pics to post.

[heavynlori]

Originally Posted by NJKris

Hoping that was a joke about the wedding story. I gotta dig out and scan some of my old pics to post.

No joke - saw it on Yahoo home page news....

[Herk7769]

https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/br...orm-and-medals

[BChaltraw]

USN 1984-1988, AMS3, VF-21, NAS Miramar deployed on CV-64 U.S.S. Constellation.

[NJKris]

Wow, for your 1st post you visited the vet thread! Come aboard!

[upflying]

I still have my draft card but the conflict was winding down in 1972 when I was 18. The birthday lottery was going on then too.
I almost enlisted but I had a good job and was going to school so I backed out.
I ended up doing 34 years as a domestic warrior.
My son is an E6 in the Air Force.
Thanks for your service to all who contributed and sacrificed.

[Witch Doctor]

Thank you to, also thank your son, I know your proud, and have every right to be.

[BChaltraw]

Always have to report to duty when you see a good spot to put your orders in for. I have had 4 RV's this is my 1st popup as the HOA I am in was busting my balls with my Axle Flipped Keystone Hideout. I have had two keystones, and a Wilderness before the HW277

[mikehagl]

Originally Posted by Lake5er

You know what they call men in the Air Force? Airmen. Like something out of a dang funny book. Airman. How you gonna like it when somebody calls you "airman"? By dog, I just don't think I'll stand for it.

Do you remember the scene from NO TIME FOR SERGEANTS...Well, I was an Airman, and proud of it. Member of the USAF Presidential Honor Guard, stationed at Bolling from 1975-78...Used to tell the Army Guard members that I could have been in the Army; but I passed the test

Welcome. Looks like you reported to DC USAF the same year I retired from 1st enlisting in 1954. My 21 got me to a few garden spots and to E7. We are "stay-putters" about 90 miles west of you. Spent 2 years at Barksdale and met my DW there in '56.

[chroniekon]

I won the birthday lottery the first year they had it. Yup, #1. Went down to the local National Guard Armory and they swore me in the next day.

[Witch Doctor]

Originally Posted by Lake5er

You know what they call men in the Air Force? Airmen. Like something out of a dang funny book. Airman. How you gonna like it when somebody calls you "airman"? By dog, I just don't think I'll stand for it.

Do you remember the scene from NO TIME FOR SERGEANTS...Well, I was an Airman, and proud of it. Member of the USAF Presidential Honor Guard, stationed at Bolling from 1975-78...Used to tell the Army Guard members that I could have been in the Army; but I passed the test

Yes kinda like calling you guys and gals, let be PC here "AIRHEADS" never thought about that before. I always like going to a AB, it was like R&R,...just kidding thanks for your service.

[waybeck2018]

I served in the Navy from 1965-1987. Started as a BT then got smart and switched to SF(P). everything from Tin Cans to Mine Sweeps to Gators. With a "couple "Nam tours also. Best days of my life, especially serving on same ship as my Dad, from 1965-1967. We had one H*** of a time in the Med and North Atlantic. Thanks to all of you who served, and especially to those of you who had the courtesy of thanking us for serving.

[Lake5er]

mikehag...weather pretty crazy today. Ninety miles, where about Kilgore?

[mikehagl]

Lgvw about 20 mi nne of Kilgore. Our own property. Made the 5 rockalot. We watch wx closely for twisters whenever the lightning is walking about! Met guys prob all went to same schools wherever employed.

[DenD]

Got a damn draft notice in 1969 and quickly found an AF Recruiter. Call me sissy if you want but I had no interest in being shot at. God bless those of you who were willing to take that risk. Thought I would do my four years and get out, but liked it and stayed around for twenty. Started as a 291 (Comm Ctr), then 242 (Disaster Preparedness), then 3 years at Lackland as an MTI followed by 8 years in recruiting. Retired as a SMSgt. Zero regrets - would do it again and recommend military service to a lot of young people. Now retired again from a career in health care and loving life. Looking forward to our first year of camping!

[NJKris]

but I had no interest in being shot at.

LOL. Does anybody??? Throughout my career as a LEO, I used to train at firefighting facilities, rappelling from towers, etc. The firefighters thought were were crazy. I was an operator. I told them I'd much rather be shot at than burned, or run into a burning building.

[duane1957]

US Army 85-05

[ptylerp]

Joined Navy right out of high school.
USS Staten Island (AGB-5) for Operation Deepfreeze 60-61 then an Artic cruise for fun I August 61.

USS Pyro (AE-24) 62-64 with 1 1/2 Westpac cruises.

Nuclear Power School and Enterprise (CVAN-65) for two tours (67/68 and 71-75).

Instructor at Nuclear Power School Bainbridge/Orlando (75-78).

Then USS Henry L. Stimson (SSBN-655G) (78-81).

MM exam writer 81 to retirement in 83.


One son commissioned the Rickover, another commissioned the Wyoming and the third retired as CWO3 from the Navy. Yes we are a NAVY family.

[NJKris]

Tell me you have one of those cool naval flag poles!

[Navyjuice]

Navy, 1989 - 2000, FC2(SW)

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