Have you served your country? - Page 16

JimPage · October 30, 2012, 08:46 AM

USAF 1959 to 1979 (yeah, I'm old) Fighter pilot. Two years combat

LeadFistExpress · October 30, 2012, 10:16 PM

I served in the Army from 1985 to 1988. I was stationed at Fort Hood Texas in 3/67 Armor, 2nd Armored Division. Sadly, the division does not exist any longer.

Comancheseven · October 30, 2012, 10:26 PM

Retired USAF Security Police after retirement went to work for Sheriffs Office, once a Cop always a Cop.
Dave

Bamashooter · November 1, 2012, 07:31 PM

U.S. Army 11B,31K 1986-1994. God Bless all current and former.

SPEMack618 · November 1, 2012, 07:39 PM

It's interesting to see the diversity of branch and service here...everything from fighter pilots to Navy commo specialists.

hogvarmiter · November 2, 2012, 06:51 AM

84-90 USAF.

Fire protection specialist.

alrekr · November 3, 2012, 09:44 AM

Marine Corps 1974-2000, 0306, CW03 and have two son's serving

damienph · November 3, 2012, 11:23 PM

US Army Military Police SGT/E5, Co A, 95th MP Bn, 15th MP Bd, Mannheim, Germany. 1973-76.

Craig010 · November 3, 2012, 11:50 PM

US Army, 1971 to 1995. Still serving as a IT manager for the Army's UAS Training Battalion at Fort Huachuca.

TAKtical · November 4, 2012, 01:33 AM

I just want to thank each and every one of you for your service.

whiskyrunner · November 4, 2012, 08:20 PM

U.S.M.C. 1988 to 1998,

jazzmanDK · November 5, 2012, 06:23 AM

Served as a General Instructor for two years and as a bandsman for the balance of my hitch. Nothing quite dulls the senses more than a hot Saturday night in Fairbanks, AK.......

Zip

Uncle Billy · November 5, 2012, 09:25 AM

USAF active duty 1965 -1969, USAFR for 30 years after that, until I reached 60 when they threw me out (made me retire). I miss just about everything to do with being in the Air Force but it was proper for me to step aside at age 60. The people that worked for me were carrying me to some extent; what we did made pretty big demands on physical strength and endurance and my contribution became less than it ought to have been as I got older.

Brad Kenney · November 5, 2012, 08:35 PM

Usaf 1974 - 1981

ROGER4314 · November 5, 2012, 11:36 PM

Those who can't serve, like myself, could just as easily be conscripted for 2 years at the Post Office or some other type of federal service.

I appreciate your military service and hope that God blesses each of you for your selfless loyalty to our nation.

That being said, I worked as a teacher in the public schools for 22 years. I was physically assaulted 7 times, left the school systems and worked in the Texas Prison system where I was much safer. We each serve our country in our own way.

Flash

beex215 · November 6, 2012, 09:52 AM

currently helping out with hurricane sandys aftermath.

Sparks1957 · November 6, 2012, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Without military service, I don't think that you should be able to own property, or vote

That's a bit extreme. What about those folks who are born with a medical condition that makes them unfit for military service? They should be punished for the rest of their lives by being totally disenfranchised??? Crazy idea.

I'm all for some kind of required service, but this idea is a bad one.

Sam06 · November 6, 2012, 11:15 AM

1981-2006 US Army 11B5V

Just Cause
OEF X2
OIF X2

RLTW

Billy the Kidder · November 6, 2012, 09:10 PM

USAF 1970-74

1 old 0311-1 · November 6, 2012, 09:55 PM

Marine Corps. 1968-. 100% disabled but can still shoot so life ain't all that bad.

dodge · November 7, 2012, 09:04 AM

U.S. Army 6/72 to 6/76. Fort Dix, N.J. and Germany. No combat experience in which I'm greatful but then again always wondered how I would react to it. My gretest respect to those who had to experience it.

Woody55 · November 7, 2012, 09:54 AM

Army. Infantry.

But I wouldn't put much faith in the percentages that this poll is generating because participation is voluntary. I'll bet the percentage of those who served is highly skewed.

Jeff #111 · November 7, 2012, 11:44 PM

U.S. Army Reserve (1986-1988), Idaho Army National Guard (1988-1993), Regular Army (1993-2000).

horseman308 · November 8, 2012, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Those who can't serve, like myself, could just as easily be conscripted for 2 years at the Post Office or some other type of federal service.

I appreciate your military service and hope that God blesses each of you for your selfless loyalty to our nation.

That being said, I worked as a teacher in the public schools for 22 years. I was physically assaulted 7 times, left the school systems and worked in the Texas Prison system where I was much safer. We each serve our country in our own way.

I also agree here. I can't really put words to the respect I have for those who serve in the military. But that said, many people work for state and federal entities out of a desire to serve their country, even if military service is not possible or practical for them (and let's not forget, there are probably lots of people who'd love to join the military, but the military doesn't want or need them).

Just sayin'.

Jeff #111 · November 10, 2012, 11:47 PM

I've been a police officer since I left the Army in 2000. But it's been my general experience on this forum any a few others that I frequent (THR, S&W) that police and even EMT's and Fire tend to be held in a lower regard than the military.

Think about all the threads over the years talking about how cops are bad shots, brutal, bullies, ect. ect. I doubt you'll see a thread like this one regarding cops because it would be taken over by the cop haters. Which isn't surprising given the fact that law enforcement is internal and enforces civil law. Civil law involves gun control and we know how popular that is.

The military deals with external threats and many hold vets in higher regard. So it goes.

View Poll Results: Are you active military or a veteran?
Yes	517	71.31%
No	208	28.69%
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October 30, 2012, 08:46 AM	#376
JimPage Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2010 Location: Rome, NY Posts: 941	USAF 1959 to 1979 (yeah, I'm old) Fighter pilot. Two years combat __________________ Jim Page Cogito, ergo armatum sum

October 30, 2012, 10:16 PM	#377
LeadFistExpress Senior Member Join Date: May 9, 2008 Location: Franktown, CO Posts: 121	I served in the Army from 1985 to 1988. I was stationed at Fort Hood Texas in 3/67 Armor, 2nd Armored Division. Sadly, the division does not exist any longer. __________________ *There is only one good, knowledge, and one evil, ignorance.* Socrates

November 1, 2012, 07:39 PM	#380
SPEMack618 Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2010 Location: Central Georgia Posts: 1,863	It's interesting to see the diversity of branch and service here...everything from fighter pilots to Navy commo specialists. __________________ NRA Life Member Read my blog! "The answer to any caliber debate is going to be .38 Super, 10mm, .357 Sig or .41 Magnum!"

November 3, 2012, 09:44 AM	#382
alrekr Junior Member Join Date: October 31, 2012 Location: Barboursville, WV Posts: 4	Gunner Marine Corps 1974-2000, 0306, CW03 and have two son's serving

October 30, 2012, 10:26 PM	#378
Comancheseven Member Join Date: October 5, 2012 Location: Colorado Springs CO. Posts: 38	Retired USAF Security Police after retirement went to work for Sheriffs Office, once a Cop always a Cop. Dave

November 1, 2012, 07:31 PM	#379
Bamashooter Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2010 Posts: 1,860	U.S. Army 11B,31K 1986-1994. God Bless all current and former.

November 2, 2012, 06:51 AM	#381
hogvarmiter Junior Member Join Date: October 29, 2012 Location: smallville ohio Posts: 6	84-90 USAF. Fire protection specialist.

November 3, 2012, 11:23 PM	#383
damienph Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 319	US Army Military Police SGT/E5, Co A, 95th MP Bn, 15th MP Bd, Mannheim, Germany. 1973-76.

November 3, 2012, 11:50 PM	#384
Craig010 Member Join Date: September 2, 2012 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 30	US Army, 1971 to 1995. Still serving as a IT manager for the Army's UAS Training Battalion at Fort Huachuca.

November 4, 2012, 01:33 AM	#385
TAKtical Senior Member Join Date: September 25, 2012 Location: ohio Posts: 145	I just want to thank each and every one of you for your service. __________________ Due to several differences of opinion with staff, I am choosing to no longer do business on this forum. Everyone that has a pending order will need to contact me via email at [email protected] Thanks, -Tom&Tricia

November 4, 2012, 08:20 PM	#386
whiskyrunner Member Join Date: October 9, 2012 Location: Polkton N.C. Posts: 24	U.S.M.C. 1988 to 1998,

November 5, 2012, 06:23 AM	#387
jazzmanDK Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Tampa Bay South (Just outside St Petersburg) Florida Posts: 33	USAF 1954-57 Served as a General Instructor for two years and as a bandsman for the balance of my hitch. Nothing quite dulls the senses more than a hot Saturday night in Fairbanks, AK....... Zip

November 5, 2012, 09:25 AM	#388
Uncle Billy Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2009 Location: Small city in New York Posts: 482	USAF active duty 1965 -1969, USAFR for 30 years after that, until I reached 60 when they threw me out (made me retire). I miss just about everything to do with being in the Air Force but it was proper for me to step aside at age 60. The people that worked for me were carrying me to some extent; what we did made pretty big demands on physical strength and endurance and my contribution became less than it ought to have been as I got older. __________________ Despite the cost of living, have you noticed how popular it remains?

November 5, 2012, 08:35 PM	#389
Brad Kenney Member Join Date: June 9, 2000 Location: DFW area, Texas Posts: 40	Usaf 1974 - 1981

November 5, 2012, 11:36 PM	#390
ROGER4314 Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2009 Location: East Houston Posts: 257	Those who can't serve, like myself, could just as easily be conscripted for 2 years at the Post Office or some other type of federal service. I appreciate your military service and hope that God blesses each of you for your selfless loyalty to our nation. That being said, I worked as a teacher in the public schools for 22 years. I was physically assaulted 7 times, left the school systems and worked in the Texas Prison system where I was much safer. We each serve our country in our own way. Flash

November 6, 2012, 09:52 AM	#391
beex215 Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2010 Posts: 317	currently helping out with hurricane sandys aftermath. __________________ my youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/beehasagun1?feature=mhee

November 6, 2012, 11:15 AM	#393
Sam06 Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2008 Location: Fayettenam Posts: 1,086	1981-2006 US Army 11B5V Just Cause OEF X2 OIF X2 RLTW __________________ The two most abundant elements in the universe are hydrogen and stupidity.

November 6, 2012, 09:10 PM	#394
Billy the Kidder Member Join Date: May 21, 2012 Location: Westlake, OH Posts: 82	USAF 1970-74 __________________ Billy ________ Proudly causing more problems than I solve, since 1950.

November 6, 2012, 09:55 PM	#395
1 old 0311-1 Junior member Join Date: November 5, 2012 Posts: 89	Marine Corps. 1968-. 100% disabled but can still shoot so life ain't all that bad.

November 7, 2012, 09:04 AM	#396
dodge Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2001 Location: ridgerunner from Northern PA Posts: 291	U.S. Army 6/72 to 6/76. Fort Dix, N.J. and Germany. No combat experience in which I'm greatful but then again always wondered how I would react to it. My gretest respect to those who had to experience it.

November 7, 2012, 09:54 AM	#397
Woody55 Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2012 Location: East Texas Posts: 407	Army. Infantry. But I wouldn't put much faith in the percentages that this poll is generating because participation is voluntary. I'll bet the percentage of those who served is highly skewed.

November 7, 2012, 11:44 PM	#398
Jeff #111 Senior Member Join Date: July 25, 2001 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,072	U.S. Army Reserve (1986-1988), Idaho Army National Guard (1988-1993), Regular Army (1993-2000).

November 10, 2012, 11:47 PM	#400
Jeff #111 Senior Member Join Date: July 25, 2001 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,072	I've been a police officer since I left the Army in 2000. But it's been my general experience on this forum any a few others that I frequent (THR, S&W) that police and even EMT's and Fire tend to be held in a lower regard than the military. Think about all the threads over the years talking about how cops are bad shots, brutal, bullies, ect. ect. I doubt you'll see a thread like this one regarding cops because it would be taken over by the cop haters. Which isn't surprising given the fact that law enforcement is internal and enforces civil law. Civil law involves gun control and we know how popular that is. The military deals with external threats and many hold vets in higher regard. So it goes.