Military Veterans

[Vander]

Any other military vets?
Sound off! beret:)


Proudly serving since 1992... before some of you were born...:eek:

[frycook]

Currently in DEP, but will be active Army as of June 26......

[Vander]

Congrats, man!

What's your MOS going to be? ...hopefully not a fry-cook?

[LoudThunder]

US NAVY,
USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73)
Plank Owner.

tomcat:)

[Vander]

US NAVY,
USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73)
Plank Owner.


Wow... that's crazy! I was on the Roosevelt (CVN 71) from 93-96... isn't that about the time that the Washington came out of the yards?

You gotta love Norfolk, don't you? ...blah!

[LoudThunder]

Yup
GW was commisioned in July of 92. I got there the year before.
I did some TAD Time on the Rosey as well as the Kennedy in 91-92.

[frycook]

11-x Infantry/indirect fire infantry, go to airborne after AIT then i got to RIP and PRC then Ranger School!

[Carlito]

MM3 (SW) Stevenson USS John C Stennis CVN-74. Got out in 2002

[MMPTgoblin]

wow, the military has ALOT of acronyms!!! hats off to all who have served.:)

[Vander]

Lots of Navy guys... cool. Not only all carriers, but Nimitz class too. ha-ha.



Frycook? You have Ranger school guaranteed in your enlistment? ...nice!

Wings, Ranger tab ----> going Airborne? beret:)

I was activated for 9-11 and did a lot of work with Rangers/ MP's... the whole anti-terrorism crowd. Good times! Your p-ball skills will serve you well. But remember; when you get hit there... there is no "reinsertion". Keep yer head on a swivel and stay safe, man!

[frycook]

yea they can guarantee ranger school its Option 40, my 2 other friends also joined one is going air force as military intel and the other joined as a cav scout

[Badger]

But remember; when you get hit there... there is no "reinsertion". Keep yer head on a swivel and stay safe, man!

Some things I've learned from those who went over there:

1) I've heard that UN and French referees suck.

2) Nerf rockets don't do anything against guys hiding in buildings.

3) Al Queda can be the biggest wipers you've ever known.

4) IED removal earns double points if they don't go off.

5) Terminators aren't allowed in the game.

Seriously, though, DO stay safe and watch your buddy's back. Thank you ALL who have served, no matter when you did.

We are free only because of you.

Badger beret:)

[FaTaLMiZtAkE]

US Navy 97-03..... Bm2 ...EOD/StrongArm security/shore patrol...
peral harbor ....uss port royal ....97-99...shore -99-03

[Vander]

Some things I've learned from those who went over there:

1) I've heard that UN and French referees suck.

2) Nerf rockets don't do anything against guys hiding in buildings.

3) Al Queda can be the biggest wipers you've ever known.

4) IED removal earns double points if they don't go off.

5) Terminators aren't allowed in the game.


Ha-ha!!! laughing:) Badger! NICE!

[Vander]

US Navy 97-03..... Bm2 ...EOD/StrongArm security/shore patrol...
peral harbor ....uss port royal ....97-99...shore -99-03

And another Boats! 9545 NEC?

[frycook]

I hate wipers, and they have electros made by Smart Parts

They Are PURE EVIL!

So the Giant Big Game and D-day might be 2 of the last paintball game I play in 4 years....

[Mustangman]

well, then i will certainly do my best to make sure you enjoy DDay then

[frycook]

Yea, i might have 2 more guys, so total might be about 5. still working on getting more. but who knows.... their loss

oh and thx!!!

[FaTaLMiZtAkE]

And another Boats! 9545 NEC?

yup,yup.... was one of the last divisions through san diego....ohhhh rahhh...

[Vander]

Are any of you vets registered on "Together We Served"? ... pretty good websites (branch specific).

[twitch515]

I was going to enlist in the army this summer after I graduate, but I need to be off all medication for a year beforehand. My parents however did not want me to be off my ADHD meds for senior year. But enough of my venting. Frycook, good luck in Ranger school and the rest of your military career!:)

[Oldest Sage]

Retired from the Navy about 12 years ago after 30 years. Too many places to list but all on the West coast. Good to see some Navy and Jar Head players, and thanks for your service to our great country.

[WreckingCrew]

Just under 10 years Active Army 11B20P till i got smart and switched it to a 63BH8 :) Got out of active in 1997 due to a unfortunate parachute accident witch did my knee no good :(plane:)

[Goat]

my dad was in the navy

USS CARL VINCENT he was search and rescue swimmer. i dont know all the exact numbers and stuff i can ask him when he gets home. hes been out for about 15 years but he wants to re in list and do another tour

[Carlito]

the vincent is CVN-72, I'm pretty sure at least. Same Nimitz class carrier as mine, CVN-74 USS John C Stennis

[Vander]

The Carl Vinson in CVN 70...

That's crazy... They must send Minnesotans to Nimitz class carriers.

[LoudThunder]

the vincent is CVN-72, I'm pretty sure at least. Same Nimitz class carrier as mine, CVN-74 USS John C Stennis

72 is the Lincoln

This ones Mine USS George Washington CVN 73 (http://gw.ffc.navy.mil/index.htm)

And when I say mine its because Im a Plank Owner.

[frycook]

Just under 10 years Active Army 11B20P till i got smart and switched it to a 63BH8 :) Got out of active in 1997 due to a unfortunate parachute accident witch did my knee no good :(plane:)

unfortunatly i am going to be jumping A LOT.:eek:
brovo:) im enlisted as 11x so i might go 11c or 11b, guess i didnt have a choice.. o well

[Goat]

my dad wants to know if the vincent is still touring or is it harbored?

[WreckingCrew]

unfortunatly i am going to be jumping A LOT.:eek:
brovo:) im enlisted as 11x so i might go 11c or 11b, guess i didnt have a choice.. o well

hope for 11B :) just a all around fun MOS

[Vander]

my dad wants to know if the vincent is still touring or is it harbored?

Just to make internet searches easier for you it's the "Carl Vinson"... not the Vincent... common error, though. :)

She's still active... all Nimitz class carriers are.

LINK (http://www.cvn70.navy.mil/)

[LoudThunder]

CVN 70 USS Carl Vinson (http://www.cvn70.navy.mil/)

CVN 71 USS Theodore Roosevelt (http://www.tr.surfor.navy.mil/default.aspx)

CVN 72 USS Abraham Lincoln (http://www.cvn72.navy.mil/)

CVN 74 John C Stennis (http://www.cvn74.navy.mil/)

CVN 76 USS Ronald Reagan (http://www.reagan.navy.mil/)

CVN 77 USS George H.W. Bush (http://www.cvn77.navy.mil/) <---- Precom

[LoudThunder]

Just to make internet searches easier for you it's the "Carl Vinson"... not the Vincent... common error, though. :)

She's still active... all Nimitz class carriers are.

LINK (http://www.cvn70.navy.mil/)

Yup there are no longer any conventional Carriers left.
All of them are Nukes now.ship:)tomcat:)

[Vander]

You forgot the Kitty Hawk CV-63!

Very Conventional! I'm quite sure that she's the last one... I was surprised when they de-com'd the Kennedy before the sh***y kitty.

The Enterprise CVN 65 and the Nimitz classers (68-76) are what's left, then.

Did you guys hear about the new SUPER-carriers that are being built now?

[LoudThunder]

Kitty I believe just got de-commed.

[Vander]

Nope she's in Japan out of Yokosuka. I was just stationed in Atsugi recently and the Kitty was there... still is.

LINK (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Kitty_Hawk_%28CV-63%29)

But I just confirmed online that the Kitty is the last of the conventional carriers.

This is a cool LINK (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_aircraft_carriers_of_the_United_States_Nav y) too.

[LoudThunder]

Only till some time this year.
Although its kinda funny Talking about the S**ty, cuz she's being replaced by my Ship.:cool:

[Carlito]

On those new "super carriers" They will no longer have steam catapults. They will be Electro-magnetic. A much smoother and more controllable system. Finally rollercoaster technology will help the USN.

[Saint]

I was gonna sign up for the Army this summer, and then go to basic the summer after; but I'm going to do a year of college before I head off to basic. Then I will be old enough to get an 18X (Special Forces) contract since you have to be 20 to do so. Can't wait though! recon:)

[WreckingCrew]

I was gonna sign up for the Army this summer, and then go to basic the summer after; but I'm going to do a year of college before I head off to basic. Then I will be old enough to get an 18X (Special Forces) contract since you have to be 20 to do so. Can't wait though! recon:)


and at least a E-4 make sure you can pass the AFPT with at least a 270 as well you also should join as a 11X (Infantry) with Airborne as your first contract so you can be in a good position to do the things that it seems like you wanna do. And you will be in a great MOS in case you dont pass Q course. Also when you pass the Q course you dont get to pick your specialty they assign one to you (Weapons Commo Medic or Engineer) Decided by a board you also will get assigned a language as well at that time so some language background is nice to have you can pick in order you prefrences and 80% of the time you get it but once you pass the Q your at the mercy of the needs of the regimentberet:)

[FaTaLMiZtAkE]

In my last years in pearl harbor I was on gate duty on the peir where they were de-comming the mighty-Mo got a bulckhead nut an bolt for a keepsake....

[Saint]

and at least a E-4 make sure you can pass the AFPT with at least a 270 as well you also should join as a 11X (Infantry) with Airborne as your first contract so you can be in a good position to do the things that it seems like you wanna do. And you will be in a great MOS in case you dont pass Q course. Also when you pass the Q course you dont get to pick your specialty they assign one to you (Weapons Commo Medic or Engineer) Decided by a board you also will get assigned a language as well at that time so some language background is nice to have you can pick in order you prefrences and 80% of the time you get it but once you pass the Q your at the mercy of the needs of the regimentberet:)

Very true. I'm still thinking about signing up this coming summer, and then leaving the summer after my senior year; as long as I can get an Option 4 (Airborne) in my contract. I just don't want to sign on as an 11X and get stuck as an 11C [Mortarman].

[Vander]

Any of you guys been to Iraq recently? I might be going this Fall....maybe.

Not too much detail, now (OPSEC).

I'm just looking for general hints and tips for a short deployment.

[Badger]

Vander,

1. Don't go until the referee blows the whistle.

2. Make sure you're standing fully in the base before the game starts.

3. Be sure that your hopper and pods are all full.

4. Figure out a plan before game start. Too many times players just stand around wondering what to do.

5. Come back safely. beret:)

[WreckingCrew]

Any of you guys been to Iraq recently? I might be going this Fall....maybe.

Not too much detail, now (OPSEC).

I'm just looking for general hints and tips for a short deployment.



Silly String (depending on your job) and baby Wipes

[Vander]

Silly String (depending on your job) and baby Wipes

Ha-ha-ha!! Silly String? I'd be working as a Military Police Officer (That would be hilarious... )

And the baby wipes... I learned that one from an 11-B (I was on field-ex with a bunch on them); very valuable!

No worries, Badger... I haven't even finalized my re-enlistment yet, but the guys that I've talked to so far say that as long as you don't get complacent, you'll make it okay.

[WreckingCrew]

Silly String is perfect for seeing tripwires :)

[Vander]

Silly String is perfect for seeing tripwires :)

Nice trick!

[Rogue]

Any of you guys been to Iraq recently? I might be going this Fall....maybe.

Not too much detail, now (OPSEC).

I'm just looking for general hints and tips for a short deployment.

Vander-

If you go, make sure we have you APO. My dad was a corpsman in the late 50s and early 60s. He and my mother have sent a couple hundred care packages to Soldiers, Marines, Corpsmen and Airmen in theatres over the last few years. The local paper did a story on them about it. (http://meadowareanews.com/main.asp?SectionID=7&SubSectionID=19&ArticleID=256&TM=74790.49)

Watch your six.

And for all those that have served, thank you for our freedom and security!usf:)

[Badger]

WAY cool, Rogue! beret:)

[Vander]

Wow! That is very nice, Rouge. Getting care packages is always a morale booster on deployments. I'll remember to post the APO when (if) I get over there.

Send silly string! ha-ha!

This one will be pretty short if I understand correctly... it will be a breeze compared to the other deployments I've been on.... not a big deal at all.

[LostBoyTodd]

US NAVY
Active duty:

Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd class
USS Belleau Wood ..... Home ported Sasebo, Japan
USS Independence..... Home ported Yokosuka, Japan

Active reserves:
NMCB 25 spades and aces

Hey we need a sailor smiley Darrin!!!!!!!!!!

[Darrin]

ship:)

I will see what I can find.

[RobGrover]

I am currently in the national guard as a 13B (Cannon bunny). The only way to play paintball every weekend while going to college.

[LostBoyTodd]

That is awesome darrin.........


Just wanna take the time to thank all of you for doing what you are doing. Thank you veterans!!!!

All gave some, some gave all

[Oldest Sage]

Great find Darrin...got any with a flattop (aircraft carrier for the civi's)tomcat:)

[jeff feucht]

USMC
around the world and back
0311 (infantry)
98-04
they told me i enjoyed my job way too much:fighting0011:

[PFCLEE11B]

2 years active army with 10th MT in NY did a tour in 06-07 as 11bang bang. Now i am back as national guard reclassed as 97E/35M (human intel (interrogator))

[Badger]

Whatever you did, however you served, all of it goes appreciated. You guys rock! beret:)

[Carlito]

I was in NMCB 25 for about a year. I was EO3. That was way to boring in the winter so I went back to Inactive reserves

[Vander]

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