USAF
1971-1974
Lackland, Sheppard, Elemendorf, and Minot.
It's how I got to Alaska! Left to save NoDak land and then came back. Been fishing here since.
USAF
1971-1974
Lackland, Sheppard, Elemendorf, and Minot.
It's how I got to Alaska! Left to save NoDak land and then came back. Been fishing here since.
US Army
1966 - 1968
Army Medic
Fort Hood, Texas 66/67
Viet Nam 67/68
Thanks to all who have served and to those who are serving, especially to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
US Army March '70- March '73 (even though I was Brit.!) I moved...
11D20 Recon. SP5
Vietnam Aug.70-Aug.71 (365 1/2 days and 2 1/2 hrs worth) (REE...I don't know how you maintained your sanity!!)
Germany 71-73.
I couldn't get out fast enough...
My heart goes out to all those who came away wounded, in mind and body. All else you deal with!
Jeremy.
Last edited by Jeremy; 11-11-2009 at 03:05 PM.
LT, US Army Corps of Engineers, High Altitude Nuclear Tests, 1962-63
Jeremy,
I was privelaged to serve with smaller units with soldiers of high caliber, the 173d Airborne Brigade (LRRP) and later, witih Company C (Airborne), 75th Infantry (Rangers). Having said that, who said I was sane.
I did jump into Turkey with one of the Brit Para Regiments (5th, I believe). Joint exercise with the US 82d Airborne, Brits and a Turkish Regiment. The Turk's Aircraft came in first at 1200 feet, then the American's Aircraft at 1200 feet, then the Brit's Aircraft (with some of us all aborad) at 300 feet. Those lads were top notch soldiers for sure. Would have gone to war with them by my side anytime.
REE
Happiness is wading boots that never have a chance to dry out.
83-87 USMC 2674 - Spanish Linguist.
USAF
Lackland, Keesler and Plattsburgh AFBs
82-92
I served
It seems that it was just a little while ago but the mirror that lies to me tells me otherwise.
I was a soldier in the U.S.Army when it was'nt popular to be a soldier.
Still in all I was glad to be a soldier. Had always wanted to be one.
My time in the service was too short . Seven years all told . There are times that heart and mind go back to those times. I imagine that all of the guys that were there are all a bit on the grey (or balding ) side and hopefully more mature by now.I dont know since none of us kept in touch. Darn but those were the days that shall be treasured like the rare gems that they are . Perhaps that sounds hoaky and a bit drawn out but those of us that were "in" know what I mean. There were times when I would tell my pals " Live it up guys , cause like the old folkes keep saying, These are the days of our lives." I was right and so were the old folkes. Those were the days of our lives.
Thanks for starting this thread .
Peter
4 years with the Airborne Special Forces 5th Special Forces Division Fort Bragg North Carrolina... 2 tours and combat jumps at 400ft served along with a life long best friend... 1 in pannama and 1 in desert storm... My friend didnt make it home during desert storm... We served with some of the finest... For all who have served and are still actively serving, a big THANK YOU...
Last edited by bugman; 11-14-2009 at 03:25 AM.
A.S.F 5th GP ...TO FIGHT SO OTHERS MAY REMAIN FREE...
Us Army
Signal Corps and Miitary Police corps
13 years
16 airborne, 19 Signal Battalion, 191, 35, 691 Military Police garrison
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