THR Members-Military service or not? POLL

[Old Dog]

Active duty USN since 1979 ... retiring shortly ... It's been a great ride.

 

[Kurt_M]

Four years in the Army, July 2001-July 2005. I didn't particulary enjoy it but have never regretted my decision to join. If nothing else it helped me to grow up in a hurry and appreciate what we have in this country more than ever.

 

[Pilgrim]

Twenty years a Naval Aviator. Retired in 1989.

 

[garyk/nm]

Army 1974-1978.

 

[warriorsociologist]

10 years. USMC.

 

[MikeIsaj]

11yrs USMC

 

[Igloodude]

Navy, 1991-1998, surface line.

 

[cowboybobb693]

Going to RETIRE this Saturday with 35 years total service
USAF Pararescueman 1970-1976
Ca Nat'l Guard Medic on a Recon Team 1976-1980
USAF Reserve Flight Medic 1980-1986
Army 18D40 Special Forces Medic 1986-2000
Currently 1st Sgt CA unit San Antonio,Texas

 

[one-shot-one]

salute

too young for nam now to old for anything else.
unlike some folks who have been added to my ignore list i do salute all who have served.

 

[C96]

Army National Guard 52 -54; USAF 54 -58.

I mention the NG time to show that I did have some military experience.

allan

 

[williegee]

4 years. USMC 1989 -1993. Desert Shield/Storm

 

[Firethorn]

Who says ex military? I'm still AD USAF.

Having a line for police experience might be usefull given the questions about service, and the fact that police often seem to think that they're military(referals to 'civilians' and such). Checkboxes for AD/Guard/Reserve/Retired.

I'm also a bit suprised at the number who've switched services.

 

[Rezin]

USMC 1989-1993

Started as 0331 (Heavymachinegunner) Moved to 4300 (Public Affairs)

Semper Fi!

 

[frenchwrench]

4 years three months and thirteen days, USAF 72-76. 43171E.

 

[oweno]

4+ years, USN, diesel boats.

 

[esheato]

9 years USAF...going for broke.

Ed

 

[Ezekiel]

I'm also a bit suprised at the number who've switched services.

I'm always surprised at the number of folks who do relatively short hitches or who get beyond 10-12 years but don't make 20. I'd have presumed that, once in that far...

"Thanks guys."

 

[MaterDei]

10 years. Army. Artillery and Infantry.

 

[Art Eatman]

Army, 1954-1958. Mostly a ribbon clerk.

, Art

 

[Sam]

26 years AF 81152A, 2T370 and 8F000.

Sam

 

[ebd10]

3 years US Army. 81-84

 

[Oldnamvet]

Sgt Army 68-72, RVN 70-71, USNG 75-77

 

[Tierhog]

6 years USMC currently assigned to the 1st Civ Div, Old Farts Battalion.

 

[telewinz]

I had a pretty positive experience (6+ years) and the Army paid for my degree WHILE I was on duty. I didn't have to use my GI Bill either Now I get compensation every month and nearly free lifetime medical care. Only some of my inmates have a better deal than that! Army Security Agency

 

[wahsben]

USNMCB 62 73-77. 4 years in the Navy and never out on a ship. Seabees builder. Lots of good times and fond memories.