Veterans

[TheBigDogg]

[color=#FFFFFF]I was just curious on how many Veterans there are here [/color]
[color=#FFFFFF]I will start a list, post up and let me know[/color]

01) [color=#BF0000]TheBigDogg[/color]
02) [color=#FFFFFF]Zak.Taylor[/color]
03) [color=#0000BF]woody3[/color]
04) [color=#BF0000]Lake_v2[/color]
05) [color=#FFFFFF]jcook[/color]
06) [color=#0000BF]chuckanut105[/color]
07) [color=#BF0000]robnoxious1[/color]
08) [color=#FFFFFF]EJ21[/color]
09) [color=#0000BF]Repsolaaron[/color]
10)

[Zak.Taylor]

Zak....Army 2003-2007. Iraq 2005-2006

[woody3]

Woody (Jason) USCG 1999-2008


Keep your head low and your powder dry.

[Lake_v2]

Whitesnake, well Lake when i was in,, 95-03 Army

[jcook]

Army/ Army Reserve 1988- 1996 (67N)

[TheBigDogg]

[quote="Zak.Taylor"]Zak....Army 2003-2007. Iraq 2005-2006[/quote]
We were there at the same time, Dec 2005-Sep2006
Camp Anaconda 12/2005-4/2006
Camp Al Asad 4/2006-9/2006
TheBigDogg

[TheBigDogg]

[color=#FFFFBF]I was wondering if anyone would like to share stories of their Military service, I know i have posted on here a few times about some of the stuff I went through, but I have a lot more stories, after 4 deployments I do have stories, I enjoy talking about stuff I went through, some good some bad, but i did it for our country. So please feel free to share(as long as it isn't about Thailand). Maybe share a little about your MOS or maybe some special training you went through. I understand if you are not comfortable talking or sharing some stories, war isn't a pretty place with bunnies and unicorns, some stuff should be left on the battlefield.[/color]
[color=#408000]Thank you for your service
Harry Franco
TheBigDogg
US Army 1988-1996[/color]
[color=#FFFFBF]Operation Desert Sheild/Storm[/color]
12/1990-04/1991
08/1993-12/1993

[color=#FFFFBF]Operation Iraqi Freedom[/color]
01/2003-08/2003
12/2005-09/2006

[chuckanut105]

All over the world 2003- present. And I have some bad ass Thailand stories that don't include hookers. Most of the stuff I've done has been peace time stuff or disaster recovery.

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[Zak.Taylor]

Harry, I was at Camp Kalsu, 35 miles sw of Baghdad on MSR Tampa. We made the occasional trip to the victory complex and I went to Balad once. I was sent to diwaniyah when the insurgents overran it. We straightened that shit out quick.

[jcook]

You know me Harry, I spent several years working for JTF-6, counter drug task force. No combat tours.
I did however keep the world safe from pot smoking hippies, but it's all but legal now so I guess it was all just for fun! Best job ever, still think about re-enlisting!
James

[robnoxious1]

Army Airborne, 91-95

[Repsolaaron]

Army 03-06 (19D)

[TheBigDogg]

[quote="Repsolaaron"]Army 03-06 (19D)[/quote]
Never figured you for a scout

TheBigDogg

[EJ21]

Air Force 93-2000. Was in training for 4N071C IDMT before getting out. Couple mobility trips to Gitmo and went to OKC bombing first responder as was stationed at Witchita Falls, TX

[robnoxious1]

Can add more now, was a 12B (Combat Engineer) at Bragg. Never deployed into combat though we got mobilized for a few that never went off for us (Somalia, Bosnia). I was in Basic for the entirety of the first Gulf War. Only real deployment was when we went down to overthrow the dictator down in Haiti, they surendered when they realized we were actually coming down to kick their asses so it ended up being a peacekeeping mission.

Any of you guys go to Panama? I loved it there.

[TheBigDogg]

[quote="robnoxious1"]Can add more now, was a 12B (Combat Engineer) at Bragg. Never deployed into combat though we got mobilized for a few that never went off for us (Somalia, Bosnia). I was in Basic for the entirety of the first Gulf War. Only real deployment was when we went down to overthrow the dictator down in Haiti, they surendered when they realized we were actually coming down to kick their asses so it ended up being a peacekeeping mission.

Any of you guys go to Panama? I loved it there. [/quote]
I too was a Combat Engineer, was my second MOS, but I was a 12F, operated the Combat Engineer Vehicle(M60 tank with really short barrel), AVLB(M60 tank, with the bridge in top) and the ACE(made to replace the dozer.
My first MOS was 16S, Stinger Missle, then we changed to 14S Avenger( 8 Stinger Missles), my last MOS was 88M, Motor Transport Specialist(truck driver)

TheBigDogg

[Lake_v2]

I was 11B for four years started off in Ranger bat then went straight leg got airborne and air assault.wings

Then changed mos to 63E was tank mechanic for four years right.up to start of second iraq war

I belive Brad(abendx) was also infantry

Was good and bad times, the part I miss the most was the comraderie that came around with good squads and teams.

[woody3]

Robnoxious1, I was in Panama in early 2000.

I've been all over, never saw any combat. I did volunteer to go after 9-11 but was told my specific rate (welder) wasn't a critical rate and they didn't need me.

To all who did see combat, I thank you.

I've been to Haiti, Columbia, GITMO, all over South America, Aruba, and a ton of other Caribbean Islands.

I've crossed the equator, been through the Panama Canal and interdicted more Marijuana, Haitians and Cubans than anyone could think possible.




Keep your head low and your powder dry.

[munepit]

Thank you all for your service!

I tried to join with a friend in the buddy program. We did the testing and all. Then he went to jail. So I chased pussy. Wish I'd joined now though. One of my regrets in life.

Would have loved to be stationed in Thailand!

[Repsolaaron]

[quote="TheBigDogg"][quote="Repsolaaron"]Army 03-06 (19D)[/quote]
Never figured you for a scout

TheBigDogg[/quote]

You calling me fat now? Some of the best times of my life.

[TheBigDogg]

[quote="Repsolaaron"][quote="TheBigDogg"][quote="Repsolaaron"]Army 03-06 (19D)[/quote]
Never figured you for a scout

TheBigDogg[/quote]

You calling me fat now? Some of the best times of my life.[/quote]
Lol, actually from Nov 1990-May 1992 I was in a Calvary Regiment, 2d ACR to be exact, I trained with 19D all the time, during Desert Storm I was actually in a 19D role, since there were no aircraft to shoot down

TheBigDogg

[robnoxious1]

[quote="TheBigDogg"][quote="robnoxious1"]Can add more now, was a 12B (Combat Engineer) at Bragg. Never deployed into combat though we got mobilized for a few that never went off for us (Somalia, Bosnia). I was in Basic for the entirety of the first Gulf War. Only real deployment was when we went down to overthrow the dictator down in Haiti, they surendered when they realized we were actually coming down to kick their asses so it ended up being a peacekeeping mission.

Any of you guys go to Panama? I loved it there. [/quote]
I too was a Combat Engineer, was my second MOS, but I was a 12F, operated the Combat Engineer Vehicle(M60 tank with really short barrel), AVLB(M60 tank, with the bridge in top) and the ACE(made to replace the dozer.
My first MOS was 16S, Stinger Missle, then we changed to 14S Avenger( 8 Stinger Missles), my last MOS was 88M, Motor Transport Specialist(truck driver)

TheBigDogg[/quote]

The recruiter made it sound like heaven, I mean jumping out of planes and blowing shit up, hey thats a job for me. He didnt mention pounding miles of pickets and and that every piece of a Bailey Bridge could give a young guy a hernia. It was overall a good fun experience though.

Rob

[crittert]

Combat Aircrew Flight Engineer US Navy 1993-2007

US Army 13A Field Artillery Officer 2007-present (1-143 FA)

Deployed 7 times to Operation Southern Watch, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom.

I had the privilege of flying all over the world. Was flying combat sorties at the start of the Iraq war. We were the first aircraft to land at BIA after the invasion.

I wanna thank all my brothers and sisters on here for your service.

LT Mallary

[jcook]

[quote="crittert"]Combat Aircrew Flight Engineer US Navy 1993-2007

US Army 13A Field Artillery Officer 2007-present (1-143 FA)

Deployed 7 times to Operation Southern Watch, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom.

I had the privilege of flying all over the world. Was flying combat sorties at the start of the Iraq war. We were the first aircraft to land at BIA after the invasion.

I wanna thank all my brothers and sisters on here for your service.

LT Mallary[/quote]
You sound Familiar did we run into you on Miller jeep trail with a broken sector shaft early this year? If so I was the one who drove back to check on you... If not oops, but welcome! James Cook

[crittert]

[quote="jcook"][quote="crittert"]Combat Aircrew Flight Engineer US Navy 1993-2007

US Army 13A Field Artillery Officer 2007-present (1-143 FA)

Deployed 7 times to Operation Southern Watch, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom.

I had the privilege of flying all over the world. Was flying combat sorties at the start of the Iraq war. We were the first aircraft to land at BIA after the invasion.

I wanna thank all my brothers and sisters on here for your service.

LT Mallary[/quote]
You sound Familiar did we run into you on Miller jeep trail with a broken sector shaft early this year? If so I was the one who drove back to check on you... If not oops, but welcome! James Cook[/quote]

Yes that was me LOL..Hey thanks again for the help. I was in a world of hurt that day and it was great to meet a group of people willing to help out. Aaron