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stickshift_or_walk · 10-26-2004, 03:38 PM

US Army, 1984-1990. Ordnance Officer, specialty Missile Materiel Maintenance. Went in as worm-dirt (2LT), retired commission as CPT in 1990.

Basic at Knox, Advanced at Riley, schooled at Huntsville, AL, stationed 4 years in Schofield Barracks, HI (somebody's gotta do it

) with the 25th Division. Spent my last year at Ft. Sill, III Corps. Missed Desert Storm by 3 weeks, my replacement was there 2 years.

Wouldn't trade the experience for the world.

SSOW

kingsolver72 · 10-26-2004, 03:45 PM

I did my basic at Ft.Sill.We were wet bulb for 2 weeks.It was crazy hot,probably set a record.Aug.1981

TugOwar · 10-26-2004, 03:52 PM

To all Military Personnel past, present and future. . . Thanks! You have my undying gratitude for all you do.

Hook'em · 10-26-2004, 03:58 PM

Land of the Free, because of the Brave. Thank each and every one who has or does were a uniform to protect the USofA.

blazer1971 · 10-26-2004, 04:44 PM

US Army--1964-1966

Kiss My SS · 10-26-2004, 05:30 PM

Two words.... THANK YOU!!!

Kurt L · 10-26-2004, 06:01 PM

i was in the navy 1972-75,did a tour in NAM in the DMZ.
i was on a AO there in nam then on a destroyer when i got back from NAM.went to europe for six months then got out in march of 75

SERE · 10-26-2004, 07:57 PM

I am at Fairchild AFB 15 yrs in as AF SERE Specialist. "AIRBORNE"

drink2mny · 10-27-2004, 12:04 AM

THE FORGOTTEN MECHANIC

Through the history of aviation, many names have come to fore.
Great deeds of the past in our memory last, as they're joined by more and more.

When man first started his labor in his quest to conquer the sky, he was designer, mechanic, and pilot, and he built a machine that would fly. But somehow the order got twisted, and then in the public's eye the only man that could be seen was the man who knew how to fly.

The pilot was everyone's hero. He was brave, he was bold, he was grand, as he stood by his battered old biplane with his goggles and helmet in hand. To be sure, these pilots all earned it, to fly you have to have guts. And they blazed their names in the hall of fame on wings with bailing wire struts.

But for each of these flying heroes, there were thousands of little renown, and these were the men who worked on the planes but who kept their feet on the ground. We all know the name of Lindbergh, and we've read of his flight to fame. But think, if you can, of his maintenance man. Can you remember his name?

And think of our wartime heroes, Gabreski, Jabara, and Scott. Can you tell me the names of their crew chiefs? A thousand to one you cannot.

Now pilots are highly trained people, and wings are not easily won. But without the work of the maintenance man, our pilots would march with a gun. So when you see mighty jet aircraft mark their way through the air, the grease-stained man with the wrench in his hand is the man who put them there.

Anonymous

TsgtE662 · 10-27-2004, 08:51 AM

A friend told me once that his last unit had t-shirts that said, " College Education to break it, High School diploma to fix it." The pilots didn't think it was as funny as the maintenance people in the unit did.

We once had a plane with virtually no write ups on it, after a flight with one idiot pilot it landed with over 24 fuel leaks alone! It was grounded for over a month being repaired, including about 2 weeks in my fuel hangar! Talk about p!$$ed off maintenance people. And guess who had to go in the tanks to fix most of those fuel leaks.

A friend of mine's son recently got out of the Army after two tours in Iraq and his wife of 3 months died of a heart attack while he was deployed, I assume over the stress of him being gone. She was only about 24. The Army approved his Hardship Discharge fortuneately.

My son is stationed in New Mexico along with his wife right now, still in upgrade training after finishing Tech School.
A cousin in the USAF who I never know where he is since he can't say where he goes or what he does.
Another friend in my unit recently came back from a deployment from the sand box.

jlaw'85 · 10-27-2004, 10:20 AM

Active Army 16S - Stinger Missile - AIRBORNE
Ft. Bragg 1991-1992
Active Army 14S - Avenger
Ft. Hood 1992-1994
National Guard 51T - Surveyor/Engineer
1995-2001

boilrman · 10-27-2004, 02:25 PM

USAF 1989-1993 Heat System Specialist, Grissom AFB, IN

rennspd · 12-12-2004, 02:37 AM

Well here we go
US Navy Active 1986-1990
Aviation Ordnanceman
VFA-25 Deployed on 2 West-pacs on the "Connie"
and a bunch of work-ups on the "Indy"
This was back when they let us play in the P.I.

USArmyNG 745 MPs 1990-1992
Hit the sand

US Coast Guard active duty 1994-1997
Machinery Tech (MK)
Small Boat Station Mare Island / Carquinez

after 9/11

US Navy Reserves (Back as a re-tread with a whole group of other Re-treads)
Construction Mechanic (SeaBee)
Oklahoma City LEPS Det 4
Activated for Enduring Freedom to NAS Pensacola Port Operations/Security

cib101abn · 12-12-2004, 10:51 AM

5 years, 9 months, 13 days US Army Infantry between 1962 to 1968

Drill Instructor 2nd Inf Div Advanced Combat Academy (Korea) taught ambush techniques, partroling, and demolitions. One year not on jump status, all other time with 82nd, 101st, and 173 Airborne Brigade except for short TDY to Little Creek, Va. for USMC Amphipious Recon training.

As a combat vet from the Nam with the 101st I tip my hat to those in Iraq, I would much prefer the jungle! Thanks to all who served and those who support, supported them in word, deed, or prayer.

favorite bumper sticker: "If you can read this thank a teacher, If you are reading it in English, thank a veteran!"

Hobby67...I may be older than you, I turned 61 last July.

cib101abn · 12-12-2004, 10:52 AM

Also thanks to the poster above who mentioned that he reduced the number of REMFs!

gr8scott51 · 12-12-2004, 11:58 AM

3 years, 9 months, 4 days active duty, '70 - '74, US Navy, Machinist Mate, AC&R onboard USS Sierra (AD 18).

Proud to know all of you.

Last 28 years fixing ships at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.

chipflyer · 12-12-2004, 03:48 PM

A big thanks to all of you for your service and Merry Christmas to you all.

Jeff

RonRdRcr · 12-12-2004, 05:25 PM

Wow, looks like I'm the only Coastie on the boards. Here goes:
Almost 4 years U.S. Coast Guard Active
USCGC Gallatin
USCGC Steadfast
Plan on reinlisting for 6 more years in June.
Currently OS2, should be making E-6 before I reinlist though. (crosses fingers)

And I know I'm going to get a lot of Puddle Pirate jokes. I've been at sea for the past 2 months now in the Pacific on a 210' cutter. If we make it home in time this will be my first holiday on land since I joined almost 4 years ago.

Ron

Prerunner1982 · 12-12-2004, 06:14 PM

Ok Army Guard 52D (Generator Mechanic)
1999-2005

still have 2 years in IRR (Individual Ready Reserve)... they seem to be pulling from there alot laterly so dont know if i will do my 2 years IRR or reup....

missed a year tour to Afghanistan by 3 days...

Brad · 12-12-2004, 09:35 PM

Oregon Air National Guard - Medtech
Just got back from my weekend drill and discovered this thread for the first time. I guess it was because I started tech school about the same time this started. It was a very interesting read and am very greatful for you oldtimers paving the way for us younger guys-also all the boys I serve alongside of. It's why I joined the military. I'm very proud of what I do and every drill weekend I go home with a positive feeling knowing I did my best to help my 'team' out!

It looks like I'll be getting to go on my first deployment on a humanitarian mission to Panama in February. I'm crossing my fingers as I don't want to count my chickens before they hatch, but those that I work with are very impressed with my work ethic and elected to have me come along even though I'm not a 5 level yet.

gchemist · 12-13-2004, 01:00 AM

U.S. Army Vet. Some of the best years of my life. Never regretted joining. It was fun.
Honorable discharge in 97.

Bart68 · 12-13-2004, 03:08 PM

U.S.Navy 62-64 QM3
1st Fleet Flagship
USS Saint Paul CA-73

rennspd · 12-16-2004, 09:49 PM

[QUOTE=RonRdRcr]Wow, looks like I'm the only Coastie on the boards.

look up a few post before yours and you will see my stint as a coastie!

*BIGBLOCKNROLL* · 12-16-2004, 10:28 PM

US Army 1969-1971 Heavy equipment operator, mainly a 50 caliber we mounted on the back of a 5/4 truck. Spent 6 weeks recovering from injuries at Madigan General Hosptial. (no i didn't shoot myself) Finished my tour in Germany. Spent a 30 day leave hitchhiking Europe. That was great! Made up for the bad times.

Kazco · 12-17-2004, 09:28 AM

US Army 1969-70 Sgt Infantry - 25th Infantry Division
Vietnam -1969-70
Cambodai - 1970

10-26-2004, 03:38 PM	#101
stickshift_or_walk Left Foot Functioning Join Date: May 2004 Location: Duncan, OK Posts: 348	US Army, 1984-1990. Ordnance Officer, specialty Missile Materiel Maintenance. Went in as worm-dirt (2LT), retired commission as CPT in 1990. Basic at Knox, Advanced at Riley, schooled at Huntsville, AL, stationed 4 years in Schofield Barracks, HI (somebody's gotta do it ) with the 25th Division. Spent my last year at Ft. Sill, III Corps. Missed Desert Storm by 3 weeks, my replacement was there 2 years. Wouldn't trade the experience for the world. SSOW __________________ 69 C10 (#1 son's ride) 72 C20 (Dad's farm truck) 82 K30 (Ex - brush pumper project)

10-26-2004, 03:58 PM	#104
Hook'em Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 858	Land of the Free, because of the Brave. Thank each and every one who has or does were a uniform to protect the USofA. __________________ Hook'em

10-26-2004, 05:30 PM	#106
Kiss My SS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Omaha/Grand Island, NE Posts: 229	Two words.... THANK YOU!!! __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1985 Chevy Monte Carlo SS 1996 Saturn SC-2 1996 Ford Explorer XLT -Wife's rig

10-26-2004, 07:57 PM	#108
SERE "AIRBORNE" Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 60	I am at Fairchild AFB 15 yrs in as AF SERE Specialist. "AIRBORNE" __________________ 69 GMC 2500 4X4 long stepside 454 BB

10-27-2004, 12:04 AM	#109
drink2mny Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: spokane wa Posts: 2,189	THE FORGOTTEN MECHANIC Through the history of aviation, many names have come to fore. Great deeds of the past in our memory last, as they're joined by more and more. When man first started his labor in his quest to conquer the sky, he was designer, mechanic, and pilot, and he built a machine that would fly. But somehow the order got twisted, and then in the public's eye the only man that could be seen was the man who knew how to fly. The pilot was everyone's hero. He was brave, he was bold, he was grand, as he stood by his battered old biplane with his goggles and helmet in hand. To be sure, these pilots all earned it, to fly you have to have guts. And they blazed their names in the hall of fame on wings with bailing wire struts. But for each of these flying heroes, there were thousands of little renown, and these were the men who worked on the planes but who kept their feet on the ground. We all know the name of Lindbergh, and we've read of his flight to fame. But think, if you can, of his maintenance man. Can you remember his name? And think of our wartime heroes, Gabreski, Jabara, and Scott. Can you tell me the names of their crew chiefs? A thousand to one you cannot. Now pilots are highly trained people, and wings are not easily won. But without the work of the maintenance man, our pilots would march with a gun. So when you see mighty jet aircraft mark their way through the air, the grease-stained man with the wrench in his hand is the man who put them there. Anonymous __________________ Support The Board

10-26-2004, 03:45 PM	#102
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,244	I did my basic at Ft.Sill.We were wet bulb for 2 weeks.It was crazy hot,probably set a record.Aug.1981

10-26-2004, 03:52 PM	#103
TugOwar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pleasanton, TX Posts: 1,723	To all Military Personnel past, present and future. . . Thanks! You have my undying gratitude for all you do.

10-26-2004, 04:44 PM	#105
blazer1971 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: apollo bch,fl. usa Posts: 134	US Army--1964-1966

10-26-2004, 06:01 PM	#107
Kurt L Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: ne florida Posts: 2,665	i was in the navy 1972-75,did a tour in NAM in the DMZ. i was on a AO there in nam then on a destroyer when i got back from NAM.went to europe for six months then got out in march of 75

10-27-2004, 08:51 AM	#110
TsgtE662 2A674 Tank Rat Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Maryland Heights, Mo. Posts: 626	A friend told me once that his last unit had t-shirts that said, " College Education to break it, High School diploma to fix it." The pilots didn't think it was as funny as the maintenance people in the unit did. We once had a plane with virtually no write ups on it, after a flight with one idiot pilot it landed with over 24 fuel leaks alone! It was grounded for over a month being repaired, including about 2 weeks in my fuel hangar! Talk about p!$$ed off maintenance people. And guess who had to go in the tanks to fix most of those fuel leaks. A friend of mine's son recently got out of the Army after two tours in Iraq and his wife of 3 months died of a heart attack while he was deployed, I assume over the stress of him being gone. She was only about 24. The Army approved his Hardship Discharge fortuneately. My son is stationed in New Mexico along with his wife right now, still in upgrade training after finishing Tech School. A cousin in the USAF who I never know where he is since he can't say where he goes or what he does. Another friend in my unit recently came back from a deployment from the sand box. __________________ '92 GMC Sierra, Sportside, 2wd, 350, Black '92 Chevy Silverado Extended Cab 4 x 4, Blue USAFR = 2A674 = Aircraft Fuel Systems Maintenance i.e. Tank Rat

10-27-2004, 10:20 AM	#111
jlaw'85 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 9	Active Army 16S - Stinger Missile - AIRBORNE Ft. Bragg 1991-1992 Active Army 14S - Avenger Ft. Hood 1992-1994 National Guard 51T - Surveyor/Engineer 1995-2001

10-27-2004, 02:25 PM	#112
boilrman 70 Chevy 3/4t Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Kokomo,IN USA Posts: 1,230	USAF 1989-1993 Heat System Specialist, Grissom AFB, IN __________________ Find a job you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life. 1998 Yamaha V-Star 650 1970 Chevy 3/4t, I6 (rebuilt), 4 speed Kokomo,IN

12-12-2004, 02:37 AM	#113
rennspd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Gulf Breeze Florida Posts: 101	Well here we go US Navy Active 1986-1990 Aviation Ordnanceman VFA-25 Deployed on 2 West-pacs on the "Connie" and a bunch of work-ups on the "Indy" This was back when they let us play in the P.I. USArmyNG 745 MPs 1990-1992 Hit the sand US Coast Guard active duty 1994-1997 Machinery Tech (MK) Small Boat Station Mare Island / Carquinez after 9/11 US Navy Reserves (Back as a re-tread with a whole group of other Re-treads) Construction Mechanic (SeaBee) Oklahoma City LEPS Det 4 Activated for Enduring Freedom to NAS Pensacola Port Operations/Security __________________ 71 swb c-10

12-12-2004, 10:51 AM	#114
cib101abn Screaming Eagle Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: SW of Houston Posts: 288	5 years, 9 months, 13 days US Army Infantry between 1962 to 1968 Drill Instructor 2nd Inf Div Advanced Combat Academy (Korea) taught ambush techniques, partroling, and demolitions. One year not on jump status, all other time with 82nd, 101st, and 173 Airborne Brigade except for short TDY to Little Creek, Va. for USMC Amphipious Recon training. As a combat vet from the Nam with the 101st I tip my hat to those in Iraq, I would much prefer the jungle! Thanks to all who served and those who support, supported them in word, deed, or prayer. favorite bumper sticker: "If you can read this thank a teacher, If you are reading it in English, thank a veteran!" Hobby67...I may be older than you, I turned 61 last July. __________________ "Basic Research is what I am doing when I don't know what I am doing." Dr. Werner VonBraun (Rocket Scientist) Contributing Member 79 GMC SWB w/402 79 Chev SWB w400 sm blk being built remnants of 72 Cheyenne (selling)

12-12-2004, 10:52 AM	#115
cib101abn Screaming Eagle Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: SW of Houston Posts: 288	Also thanks to the poster above who mentioned that he reduced the number of REMFs! __________________ "Basic Research is what I am doing when I don't know what I am doing." Dr. Werner VonBraun (Rocket Scientist) Contributing Member 79 GMC SWB w/402 79 Chev SWB w400 sm blk being built remnants of 72 Cheyenne (selling)



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12-12-2004, 11:58 AM	#116
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	3 years, 9 months, 4 days active duty, '70 - '74, US Navy, Machinist Mate, AC&R onboard USS Sierra (AD 18). Proud to know all of you. Last 28 years fixing ships at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott Last edited by gr8scott51; 12-12-2004 at 12:01 PM. Reason: added info

12-12-2004, 03:48 PM	#117
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	A big thanks to all of you for your service and Merry Christmas to you all. Jeff __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

12-12-2004, 05:25 PM	#118
RonRdRcr Are we there yet? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 205	Wow, looks like I'm the only Coastie on the boards. Here goes: Almost 4 years U.S. Coast Guard Active USCGC Gallatin USCGC Steadfast Plan on reinlisting for 6 more years in June. Currently OS2, should be making E-6 before I reinlist though. (crosses fingers) And I know I'm going to get a lot of Puddle Pirate jokes. I've been at sea for the past 2 months now in the Pacific on a 210' cutter. If we make it home in time this will be my first holiday on land since I joined almost 4 years ago. Ron

12-12-2004, 06:14 PM	#119
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	Ok Army Guard 52D (Generator Mechanic) 1999-2005 still have 2 years in IRR (Individual Ready Reserve)... they seem to be pulling from there alot laterly so dont know if i will do my 2 years IRR or reup.... missed a year tour to Afghanistan by 3 days...

12-12-2004, 09:35 PM	#120
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Oregon Air National Guard - Medtech Just got back from my weekend drill and discovered this thread for the first time. I guess it was because I started tech school about the same time this started. It was a very interesting read and am very greatful for you oldtimers paving the way for us younger guys-also all the boys I serve alongside of. It's why I joined the military. I'm very proud of what I do and every drill weekend I go home with a positive feeling knowing I did my best to help my 'team' out! It looks like I'll be getting to go on my first deployment on a humanitarian mission to Panama in February. I'm crossing my fingers as I don't want to count my chickens before they hatch, but those that I work with are very impressed with my work ethic and elected to have me come along even though I'm not a 5 level yet. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

12-13-2004, 01:00 AM	#121
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	U.S. Army Vet. Some of the best years of my life. Never regretted joining. It was fun. Honorable discharge in 97.

12-13-2004, 03:08 PM	#122
Bart68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Golden Valley,AZ USA Posts: 14	U.S.Navy 62-64 QM3 1st Fleet Flagship USS Saint Paul CA-73 __________________ 1968 Chevy Shortbed from Golden Valley,AZ

12-16-2004, 09:49 PM	#123
rennspd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Gulf Breeze Florida Posts: 101	[QUOTE=RonRdRcr]Wow, looks like I'm the only Coastie on the boards. look up a few post before yours and you will see my stint as a coastie! __________________ 71 swb c-10

12-16-2004, 10:28 PM	#124
BIGBLOCKNROLL Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Dakota Posts: 25	US Army 1969-1971 Heavy equipment operator, mainly a 50 caliber we mounted on the back of a 5/4 truck. Spent 6 weeks recovering from injuries at Madigan General Hosptial. (no i didn't shoot myself) Finished my tour in Germany. Spent a 30 day leave hitchhiking Europe. That was great! Made up for the bad times.

12-17-2004, 09:28 AM	#125
Kazco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Cary, nc Posts: 9	US Army 1969-70 Sgt Infantry - 25th Infantry Division Vietnam -1969-70 Cambodai - 1970

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