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 Apr 14 2007, 05:31 PM
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Varmint  Group: Riverside Varmint Callers Posts: 43 Joined: 21-January 07 From: Grand Terrace, CA Member No.: 247  |
Just curious to know how many of you all out there have served or are currently serving in the military. If you have served post your branch of service and time when you served. If you are currently serving just post when you started and end with AD.
I for one served in the Marine Corps from 1989 to 1997. Sure do miss those times a great deal but I had to do what was best for me at the time, any regrets?? Only when I think of the good times.. But, one close look at my current pay as oppose to the E-6 pay I was getting and the regrets fade away.. In all seriousness I do miss it and just wanted to Thank all you guys that currently serve for continuing to protect our freedoms. I know the deployment strains all too well, good luck to you all and please post any info or comments you care to share. Deadeye. |
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Apr 14 2007, 05:55 PM
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Cranky Farmer  Group: Admins Posts: 13,560 Joined: 12-January 06 From: Ventura, CA Member No.: 1 |
USN 1993 through 2001.
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Apr 14 2007, 05:56 PM
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Puppie Yapper  Group: Predator Hunters Posts: 124 Joined: 18-February 07 From: Herald, CA Member No.: 267 |
'92 - '97 Air Force.
I miss those times as well! Lots of close friends that I still keep in touch with today. I don't regret getting out one bit. I'm making more money than I would had I stayed in. |
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Apr 14 2007, 07:21 PM
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Howler Group: Riverside Varmint Callers Posts: 1,512 Joined: 2-July 06 From: El Segundo, CA 90245 Member No.: 97 |
QUOTE(deadeye @ Apr 14 2007, 05:31 PM)  Just curious to know how many of you all out there have served or are currently serving in the military. If you have served post your branch of service and time when you served. If you are currently serving just post when you started and end with AD. I for one served in the Marine Corps from 1989 to 1997. Sure do miss those times a great deal but I had to do what was best for me at the time, any regrets?? Only when I think of the good times.. But, one close look at my current pay as oppose to the E-6 pay I was getting and the regrets fade away.. In all seriousness I do miss it and just wanted to Thank all you guys that currently serve for continuing to protect our freedoms. I know the deployment strains all too well, good luck to you all and please post any info or comments you care to share. Deadeye. U. S. Army 1969-1970, Viet Nam vet. |
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Apr 15 2007, 12:53 AM
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Puppie Yapper  Group: Advertiser Posts: 161 Joined: 31-December 06 From: Twentynine Palms, California Member No.: 230 |
U. S. Marine 1967 - 1979 Vietnam Vet...........
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Apr 15 2007, 03:32 AM
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Barker Group: Predator Hunters Posts: 286 Joined: 31-October 06 From: Southern San Joaquin Valley - Maricopa, CA Member No.: 168 |
QUOTE(deadeye @ Apr 14 2007, 06:31 PM) Just curious to know how many of you all out there have served or are currently serving in the military. If you have served post your branch of service and time when you served. If you are currently serving just post when you started and end with AD. I for one served in the Marine Corps from 1989 to 1997. Sure do miss those times a great deal but I had to do what was best for me at the time, any regrets?? Only when I think of the good times.. But, one close look at my current pay as oppose to the E-6 pay I was getting and the regrets fade away.. In all seriousness I do miss it and just wanted to Thank all you guys that currently serve for continuing to protect our freedoms. I know the deployment strains all too well, good luck to you all and please post any info or comments you care to share. Deadeye. USN Submarines, 1956-1959 Woodog |
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Apr 15 2007, 05:51 AM
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Barker Group: Riverside Varmint Callers Posts: 265 Joined: 7-February 06 Member No.: 35 |
U.S. Army '71-'73. Nuclear weapons. Looking back, the "bonds of friendship and camaraderie" seem unparalleled and I was taught some much needed self discipline.
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Apr 15 2007, 07:50 PM
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Barker Group: Predator Hunters Posts: 578 Joined: 22-March 07 From: Spokane, WA Member No.: 288 |
U.S. Air Force - 1998 to present. OIF/OEF veteran.
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Apr 15 2007, 08:24 PM
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Varmint Group: Predator Hunters Posts: 22 Joined: 18-February 07 From: Ventura Member No.: 266 |
U.S. Navy Seabees 2003-Present OIF VET
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Apr 15 2007, 08:33 PM
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Varmint Group: Predator Hunters Posts: 22 Joined: 18-February 07 From: Ventura Member No.: 266 |
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Apr 16 2007, 06:14 AM
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Barker Group: Riverside Varmint Callers Posts: 201 Joined: 12-January 06 Member No.: 8 |
USAF 68-88 Vietnam Vet
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Jul 22 2008, 05:43 PM
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Barker Group: Predator Hunters Posts: 488 Joined: 26-March 08 From: northern Calf. Member No.: 841 |
U.S. Navy 1952-1956 black shoe navy USS Algol AKA 54 1970-1987 Sea Bees MCB4 & MCB 16 retired
 "CAN DO" we build we protect   
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Jul 22 2008, 05:55 PM
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Barker Group: Predator Hunters Posts: 582 Joined: 10-April 06 From: Long Beach, Ca Member No.: 66 |
I had an all expense paid, one year vacation in Vietnam from 1968-1969 while working for Uncle Sam in the Army. No regrets! Frank |
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Jul 22 2008, 06:41 PM
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Puppie Yapper Group: Predator Hunters Posts: 155 Joined: 3-June 07 From: Tulare County, CA Member No.: 308 |
USAF '59-'63 Cryptographics Tech. Still in communications after all these years with my room-mate from my year in Northern Canada (http://www.pinetreeline.org) at Armstrong, Ontario. He came to Nevada afew years back for a convention, and we got to have lunch. Hadnt seen each other in +40 years. Here is a pix of the two of us, taken that day. I am on the right. He lived in Fla. then, and I in NV.
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Jul 22 2008, 07:17 PM
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Varmint Group: Predator Hunters Posts: 19 Joined: 20-July 08 From: san bernardino,ca Member No.: 1,056 |
USN 94-98 USS CONSTELLATION and USS KITTY HAWK
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Jul 22 2008, 08:03 PM
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Varmint Group: Predator Hunters Posts: 20 Joined: 27-June 06 From: Extreme northern California Member No.: 91 |
Army---1950---1952 4th field artillery (pack) That was 75mm cannons on mules |
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Jul 22 2008, 10:06 PM
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Howler Group: Riverside Varmint Callers Posts: 1,512 Joined: 2-July 06 From: El Segundo, CA 90245 Member No.: 97 |
QUOTE (deadeye @ Apr 14 2007, 06:31 PM) Just curious to know how many of you all out there have served or are currently serving in the military. If you have served post your branch of service and time when you served. If you are currently serving just post when you started and end with AD. I for one served in the Marine Corps from 1989 to 1997. Sure do miss those times a great deal but I had to do what was best for me at the time, any regrets?? Only when I think of the good times.. But, one close look at my current pay as oppose to the E-6 pay I was getting and the regrets fade away.. In all seriousness I do miss it and just wanted to Thank all you guys that currently serve for continuing to protect our freedoms. I know the deployment strains all too well, good luck to you all and please post any info or comments you care to share. Deadeye. U. S. Army, Jan 1969-Nov 1970, Viet Nam veteran. |
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Jul 23 2008, 07:37 AM
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Puppie Yapper Group: Predator Hunters Posts: 126 Joined: 17-April 08 From: Bakersfield, CA Member No.: 889 |
USAF 1990-1999
I too miss some of it.  I'm making much more money now, but being in the Military, the close friendships and being part of something truly world changing, my current job just doesn't compare.The Air Force Core Values says it all: Integrity first, Service before self, and Excellence in all we do. Thanks to all who have served and are currently serving. |
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