Veterans/Retired Military

[lzski326]

I was in Fort Polk in 1970, what a lovely place.

[Jara1997]

Hi

28 years in the Army. Retire in 2014!

Thanks
James

[robval87]

Joined the Army in Jan 86 (at 17 and a half with parents permission) did Basic at Ft. Knox, AIT at Ft. Rucker (67N Huey Mechanic), 1st duty station Ft. Carson were I meet my wife, went TDY to Ft. Eustis to attend 67T Blackhawk Mechanic school, returned to Ft. Carson to help get rid of the ageing Huey's and get in the new Blackhawks. ETS' d in May 89. Reentered Army in Mar 90 at Ft. Sill were I became a 13P (Fire Direction Center) stationed at Baumholder Germany C/16 Fa, Aug 90-Sept 93, PCS' d to Ft. Stewart A-13 Fa, Oct 93-Oct 95, PCS' d to Korea (Camp Stanley) 6/37 Fa Nov 95- Dec 96, PCS' d back to Baumholder 6/29 Fa Dec 96- Dec 98, PCS' d to Ft. Sill 1/30 Fa (Instructor for 13P's) Dec 98-May 2002, PCS' d back to Germany, Babenhausen this time 6/37 for a month then transfered over to 41BDE Jun 2002-Apr 2004 (deployed to OIF/OEF Feb 2003 to Feb 2004) then transfered back to C Btry 6/37 and PCS' d in May 2005 back to Ft. Sill 1/30 Fa, Dropped Retirement Papers in 2006 and went on Terminal leave in Aug 2006 and the Retired List 1 Dec 2006 as an SFC/E-7. Have not looked back yet.

[bdrcole]

21 Years, Canadian Army Signal Corp
VELOX VERSUTUS VIGILANS
(Swift, Skilled, Alert)

[Spyder Smyles]

My husband is retired Army and I spent every minute of those 21 years supporting and following him around. My son is a Pilot in the Airforce.

[sparky1597]

USAR 1979 - 1982, then U.S. Navy 1982 - 1997. Was able to retire early, when they were trying shrink the military. 15 years, 8 months, 22 days of active duty, 3 years of Army reserve, and they gave me a retirement with a retainer, and all the benefits of a 20 year retirement.
My navy commands were:
Great Lakes Recruit Command/NTC 1982/83
USS SEATTLE AOE-3 1983-88
Great Lakes NTC 1988 - 89
SIMA Charleston, SC 1989 - 92
USS SANTA BARBARA AE-28 1992 - 95
Great Lakes Service School Command 1995 - 97

[joeblow]

vietnam 1966-1968 9th infantry div. mekong delta.

[GRAPEAPE94]

Ex Army. 1967-1975. Was an E-7 when I left to join the private sector. Was a 27 series (land combat guided missile system tech) That was REDEYE, TOW, DRAGON,VULCAN AND SHILLELAGH..

[TeNn]

vietnam 1968-1969 9th infantry div. mekong delta.

[pops.anderson]

USMC (68-73) US Army (73-85) US Army Reserve (85-97) Retired Reserve (97-10) Retired in 2010 with 42 years 12 days.
It was my distinct pleasure to have served with a lot of very outstanding individuals and I do miss them all.
Thank you to all of you who have and are now serving. OORAH/OOAH

Pops

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR OUR TROOPS AND VETS -WEAR RED ON FRIDAYS

[ProudTexson]

USAF 1963-1971 8 years 5 months 7 days Staff Sarg E5
Germany 64-68
Korea Pueblo capture 69
Danang Vietnam 70-71

Just got back home from Going to the Wall in DC. I am very proud of the our brave military today.

[MangoMike]

29 years in the Air Force, E1-O5. Loved (almost) every minute of it!

[Ret1SG]

Over 21 yrs in the Army, Ret.1SG. Viet Nam 70-71 1st Cav Div, returned in 1990 from the 1st Cav Div.

[Foevrluvinit]

Current Military, Air National Guard, prior USAF, both full-time. Looking forward to retirement and too many questions about that to ask or answer! Thanks to our nation for the opportunity to wear boots!

[2002Trike]

Active Duty Air Force Crew Chief on RF-4C, F-4D, F-16, A-10. Became a Civil Servant Equipment Specialist on F-16 and A-10. Than a Program Manager on Global Hawk, Predator and Reaper. Now a PM for commodity contracts for EW gear. 31 Years Total Service. Looking for retirement in 2020 with 38 years under my belt. Then I will be looking for

[2006gold]

Navy '67 -'71. Anti-Sub patrol squadron flight crew.

[bustedwing]

I wish to thank each person who worked in any capacity for my freedom. And also to those who supported those in any way. I believe the families are just as much in need of recognition.

[Bill Reber]

USN 66 to 76 disabled

[Firea100]

USN, 1974-77. Plankowner USS Elliot EN3

[NC Triker]

CWO 4 USN Retired