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How many are, were, or will be active military?

Posted By: Momaw

How many are, were, or will be active military? - 09/28/08 11:45 AM

Just wondering how many of the forum's users... well, read the topic. If you ARE active military, WERE active military, or have definitive plans TO BE active military, then raise your hand and be counted. You don't have to give any details of years of service, branch of service, or even what nation. I'm curious what the percentage is here.
Posted By: MRpink

Re: How many are, were, or will be active military - 09/28/08 01:14 PM

Doesn't really count, but I was in my high school's Army JROTC. We competed with many other high schools in drill meets, and I personally won awards in regulation drill team, PT, color guard, and my personal favorite, regulation/exhibition rifle drill team. I loved every minute of it, but some personal stuff came up between me and the colonel in charge of the program, so I left and joined the football team. No regrets, because I loved playing football with my team (even though we had one of the worst season), but I think my life would have been completely different if I stayed with JROTC all 4 years. I'm just glad I got to experience a little bit of everything while I had the chance, eh, enough ranting.
Posted By: rackemup

Re: How many are, were, or will be active military? - 09/28/08 03:35 PM

Twenty-one years active duty in the Air Force (IT career field), nine years enlisted, the rest as an officer. I'd do it all over again, same way. BTW, my two sons were Made in Taiwan when I was stationed there!
Posted By: Athos

Re: How many are, were, or will be active military - 09/28/08 04:18 PM

Four years active duty in the US Marine Corps. Problem was once you start gaining rank, the less fun you get to have...
Posted By: Shaolin

Re: How many are, were, or will be active military - 09/28/08 04:59 PM

Also 4 years AD Air Force 75-79, still part of the team Civilian DOD. A-10 War Fighter Support.
Posted By: Horn Dog

Re: How many are, were, or will be active military - 09/28/08 05:23 PM

I did four years in the Air Force and after college, three years active duty in the Army as a Leiutenant.
Posted By: Tolly

Re: How many are, were, or will be active military - 09/28/08 08:19 PM

Six years in the Army with five being in Special Forces. After that, four years as a private security contractor.
Posted By: Wiggitty

Re: How many are, were, or will be active military - 09/28/08 08:47 PM

4 years 17 weeks active army. was a blues warrior for the old guard in dc.
Posted By: reconseed

Re: How many are, were, or will be active military - 09/28/08 08:48 PM

I am a MS 4 in ROTC at my school. I just got picked up for active duty service and will be an active duty 2nd Lieutenant. I cannot wait!!!!! COUNT ME IN!!!!!
Posted By: Jim

Re: How many are, were, or will be active military - 09/28/08 09:11 PM

I was 8 and 1/2 years in the Navy, enlisted as a nuke. I signed up for 6 in 1980, then re-upped after 2 and 1/2 years of school (they dropped the remainder of my enlistment, and I restarted with a fresh 6). I allowed myself to be convinced to re-up and take the bonus because things, "will get much better once you're in the Fleet." That was a lie -- I tend to have authority issues and compulsively ask that most subversive of all questions, "Why?", which made my Navy experience the worst time of my life. I consider myself to be a very good computer programmer; I'm better than most at analyzing processes, sequencing events, then automating them to implement those processes efficiently. Those strengths in my current profession were weaknesses in an environment where people tell you what to do, when and how to do it, but almost never tell you why -- I resented nearly every minute.

My Navy time taught me that I will never allow ANY person or organization to have that level of control over my life again.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: How many are, were, or will be active military - 09/28/08 09:22 PM

Three years as a peon grunt in the Marines - MOS 0331 - M-60 gunner in VietNam. Semper Fi! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: gruntinhusaybah

Re: How many are, were, or will be active military - 09/28/08 10:35 PM

This guy, USMC for about 4 1/2 years now, the first 4 with 1/7 B co. now I'm a marksmanship instructor, and getting promoted on Wed!!!!!!!

Semper Fi
Posted By: jforbush

Re: How many are, were, or will be active military - 09/29/08 01:36 AM

14.5 years in the Army Reserves. I am on active duty now at Ft Knox for a year and then I am supposed to head to Afghan for a year. I started of in communication (31R) but hated every min of it so reclassed after 1 year to a tanker (19K). The best MOS in the world!!!! "Tanker Till I Die" "Death Before Dismount"......ect
Posted By: joebobz

Re: How many are, were, or will be active military - 09/29/08 02:33 PM

Active duty have been for about 4 1/2 years with 10th mtn. Div.(the coldest place in the world)
Posted By: mad russian

Re: How many are, were, or will be active military - 09/29/08 02:33 PM

22 years Air Force Security Forces, 12 years as a Combat Arms (CATM)instructor...still going strong, in till they get tired of me
Posted By: joebobz

Re: How many are, were, or will be active military - 09/29/08 02:34 PM

Hey Private Klink hows everything been goin?? It's been awhile since I've been on here we've been busy as hell around here gettin ready to leave again.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: How many are, were, or will be active military - 09/29/08 02:47 PM

Well Howdy Ho Joe! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> Good to hear from you again, I have wondered how you have been doing. Heading back to the mid-East? I still remember your pictures from last time - I would expect that your knife is serving you well! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Post whenever you can, and of course pictures are always appreciated. Take good care of yourself! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> Tom
Posted By: tyger75

Re: How many are, were, or will be active military - 09/29/08 10:56 PM

Well, I'm 8 and a half years in the Canadian Army. My trade is LCIS technician; AKA Land Communications and Informations Systems Technician. Essentially, anything you can use to send info over, be it phones, computers, satellites, microwaves, blah, blah, blah.... I'm the guy you call when you're having problems with it. My job never allows me to sit around for long, unless I'm on course for an upgrade on new equipment or such. I've been overseas on three tours, and if what they're saying is true, it won't be long before I'm on a fourth.
Posted By: Jerrwhy

Re: How many are, were, or will be active military - 09/30/08 01:52 AM

Navy Vet here.
Posted By: 0311Hoosier

Re: How many are, were, or will be active military - 09/30/08 06:36 AM

USMC 2000-2004

Kill.
Posted By: adamlau

Re: How many are, were, or will be active military - 09/30/08 06:51 AM

Could have, should have. My parents really wanted me in college and doing nothing but studying, so off to college I went. I was not even allowed to join the Boy Scouts <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> . So I am going to have to live vicariously through my kids. Off they go to serve their country through whatever branch they choose and the world through the Peace Corps when the time is right...
Posted By: amc31b

Re: How many are, were, or will be active military - 10/01/08 10:37 PM

I am an active duty MP stationed in FT Bragg, NC. I have been in the army for 4 years now.
Posted By: CloaknDagger

Re: How many are, were, or will be active military - 10/02/08 07:01 AM

Hey, I'm not in the armed forces, and sorry for interrupting, but...just wanted thank you all for your service and honor in defending your countries. I feel inspired by a lot of forum members here, especially those who have served or will in the future. No matter the politics, no matter what the history books say, there will always be those who are proud of your service, and appreciate the freedom you fight for.

-Cloak <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Gravelface

Re: How many are, were, or will be active military - 10/05/08 04:16 AM

4 years as a Scout (19D) at Ft,Hood Texas. 1 Combat Tour to Iraq. Best [censored] time I ever had!
Posted By: reconseed

Re: How many are, were, or will be active military - 10/05/08 05:05 AM

Wow, I was unaware that we had so many boys in the military on the Yard. I cant wait to join the ranks of you fine Americans here in less than 8 months!
Posted By: tyger75

Re: How many are, were, or will be active military - 10/05/08 05:09 AM

Don't forget us Canucks up North here either, Reconseed. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: jon

Re: How many are, were, or will be active military? - 10/05/08 06:25 AM

Hey All. Newbie to the forums, thought this would be as good a place to start as any.

7 years and some change with the Army, 3 years as a paratrooper (All The Way) and two rotations in Iraq.

It is nice to be in a community with those who understand service, as well as the importance of the 2nd Amendment.
Posted By: Andy Wayne

Re: How many are, were, or will be active military - 10/05/08 08:15 AM

Welcome to the Yard! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: 338 Stalker

Re: How many are, were, or will be active military - 10/05/08 08:36 AM

No service for me, but I want to say. My hats off to all you men that have <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: SkunkHunter

Re: How many are, were, or will be active military - 10/05/08 12:18 PM

20 Year Air Force retired in 1994. Working as law enforcement dispatcher ever since. Bomb loader for 2 years, until messed up my knees then cross trained into airfield management. Did that for the remaining 18 years except for a 4 year stint in Japan at "The CAF", ie recon ops center at 5th AF. Enjoyed everything except the explosives loading. If it could fall off an airplane and blow up, I put it on F 4's in the Philippines.

P.S. Howdy Andy! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: How many are, were, or will be active military? - 10/05/08 02:46 PM

jon - Howdy and Welcome to the ScrapYard! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: jon

Re: How many are, were, or will be active military? - 10/05/08 05:47 PM

Andy and Klink thanks for the warm welcome!
Posted By: Horn Dog

Re: How many are, were, or will be active military? - 10/05/08 06:17 PM

Welcome to the yard, jon. So are you with the 82nd Airborne? FT Bragg, NC is a long way from Arkansas, so I was curious. I realize that there are other paratroopers in smaller units like Rangers and SF, but last I heard, the 82nd was the only Airborne Division left who still jump out of airplanes. The 101st uses helicopters now, right?
Posted By: jon

Re: How many are, were, or will be active military? - 10/05/08 06:44 PM

Thanks Horn Dog.

The 82nd is the currently the only all Airborne division in the Army. The 101st is Air Assault (rappels from helicopters). The 18th Airborne Corps, lays claim to the title of "Airborne", but that is only becuase the are the higher command of the 82nd and not because it is an airborne unit.

It was a heck of a thrill jumping out of perfectly good airplanes while still in flight...but if my son or daughter end up serving in an airborne unit I hope to God they don't call me BEFORE a jump like I used to do with my folks.

For those thinking about joining remember: always call your loved ones after you do something potentially dangerous, NOT before. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: macgregor

Re: How many are, were, or will be active military? - 10/06/08 05:08 AM

Against my Fathers protests, I am enlisting in the Army right out of high school.
I'm going for the big ones, professional soldier.

Thank you all for your service, I hope to pay you back.
Posted By: Andy Wayne

Re: How many are, were, or will be active military - 10/06/08 06:49 AM

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P.S. Howdy Andy! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Thanks for joining us! We can always use more members. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Momaw

Re: How many are, were, or will be active military - 10/06/08 07:26 AM

Good to hear from all you gentlemen (no other ladies on this forum? Poor Reneé). I figured that the percentage of military men had to be fairly high, seems my hunch is proven. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Andy Wayne

Re: How many are, were, or will be active military - 10/06/08 07:41 AM

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Good to hear from all you gentlemen (no other ladies on this forum? Poor Reneé).

No, she's not the only one. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: banana-clip

Re: How many are, were, or will be active military - 10/06/08 02:32 PM

Been active duty army for over 18 years now, just came back from my second tour in Iraq in May. Great to see so many vets here.
Posted By: Private Klink

Re: How many are, were, or will be active military - 10/06/08 06:33 PM

Great to have another Brother Vet here! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Steel Fan

Re: How many are, were, or will be active military - 10/06/08 06:53 PM

Yes you can count me in as a "were and still am part time" active military.
Started in 1980....still trying to keep my hand in....just wish I was a bit younger....
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