Thread: Military Service

'88-90 US Army, Spec 4, 63S (Heavy Wheel Vehicle Mechanic).

United States Marine Corps - 1974 - 2000 26 yrs Active Duty. - Retired SgtMaj.

There were many days that were exceptionally rewarding, many days that weren't so good, and some days where I stood up and asked God to come and get me. Fortunately throughout all of this, I survived and only lost most of my hearing. There are many that I remember who were not so fortunate and they are my true heroes. I miss the spirit of the Marine Corps, just not the bullshit and politics that most of us had to endure!

They need to erect a statue to my wife who stuck with me through the thick and thin. She is the one I admire most!

I thought you might get a kick out of this picture - taken over 40 years ago! Was only 17....

Originally Posted by Johntoad57

I thought you might get a kick out of this picture - taken over 40 years ago! Was only 17....

Had a picture similar to that taken when I was in Haiti. Nice pic.

United States Marine Corps - 1982 - 1986.

MOS - 6413 - Avionics Technician - I fixed FM radios, automatic direction finders, and PRC90's on CH-46's, CH-53's, and OV-10's. Part of HMS-16, MAG-16, 3rd MAW in Tustin, CA (home of the giant WWII blimp hangers) with is now closed. Sadly the spot where I worked is now a Lowe's parking lot.

I love that picture! It reminds me of the greatest time of my life! I spent most of my time between 2nd MAW Cherry Point, NC and New River Air station, NC (15 years). The last 10 years that I spent in the Marines wast at the Pentagon in DC. More political than anything.

US ARMY 1983-1986, 1/19 Infantry 25th Division( Air Assault), MOS 11H ( TOW Weapon Crewman) Rank E4 (CPL) squad leader. deployments to Korea, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand. I can forget half my life but those few years I remember like it was yesterday.

US Navy 2002-current
Independent Duty Corpsman
Currently Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton...soon to be deployed most likely to a dry/hot/dessert type place!
Previous Commands: Naval Hospital San Diego and Oak Harbor. I MEF, Advisor Training Group, and NMCB 133.

Originally Posted by MedicineMan

US Navy 2002-current
Independent Duty Corpsman
Currently Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton...soon to be deployed most likely to a dry/hot/dessert type place!
Previous Commands: Naval Hospital San Diego and Oak Harbor. I MEF, Advisor Training Group, and NMCB 133.

I was in NMCB 74. My brother was in NMCB 133. GULFPIT Baby!