Veterans sound off! - Page 2

mpenguin1 · February 14th, 2008, 08:23

4 years
US Navy (E4)
Aircraft Mechanic
P-3 & A-3
1986-1990

Firebird2XC · February 14th, 2008, 09:10

8 1/2 years Army as UH-60 Mechanic/Crewchief
and flight crewmember (backseater).

850+ hours flight time, about 500 of that tactical
during Operation Iraqi Freedoms I & III.

dj4wrd · February 14th, 2008, 10:50

4.5yrs US Air Force - Cryogenic Specialist / Fuelie

Most of that time was on a NATO base in Soesterberg, Netherlands.
Ended up in the original Gulf War circa 1991. Funny how many people forget about that one, but I guess that's what happens when the fighting is over in 31 days. Any Wolfhounds from 32TFW out there?

sdfcvoh · February 14th, 2008, 15:38

4 years (active) Army Intel
Early 90's
E-4. TS-SCI SCIF in the morning, mopping hallways in the afternoon

fish314 · February 14th, 2008, 17:55

I"m AD USAF for 9.5~ish years so far, plus another 4 at USAFA. Flew KC-135's out of Macdill AFB, FL for 3 years, then Kadena AB, Japan for another 2.5 with Ed (Rocketman99-- see above). Then T-37's and T-6's for the last 2 years.

falconvalley · February 14th, 2008, 19:58

11 1/2 years, crew chief. 4 AD in Dover on C-5s and the rest with the WIANG on KC-135s. Watched Kosovo during my lunch hour during the Clinton years. Joined the Guard and have been to so many countries, I've lost count. Best decision I ever made. OEF/ONE/OIF/OJF/OEA/OVS....

number_twelve · February 17th, 2008, 23:57

6 years AD Air Force. I was an air transporter, E5, stationed at McChord and Rhein Main. Glad I did it, had a little fun, got to live overseas, got sick of it, got out.

Timmypig · February 18th, 2008, 05:36

Not sure what "sound off" means, but for what it's worth .... 3 years rifleman, 1 year SF trainee, and currently looking at the end of my reservist officer training.

Oh yeah, in case it wasn't obvious .... Australian Army.

surreal1221 · February 18th, 2008, 08:22

4 yrs AD Air Force
Meteorologist
03-07

Chewie von Nubbins · February 18th, 2008, 15:56

9 years AD Navy
Cryptologic Technician - Collection (aka - Spook)
6 years in Rota, Spain (miss that place BADLY)
Rode 7 submarines, 1 aircraft carrier, 1 destroyer

Best port of call - Haifa, Israel. The Navy C-9 landed to pick us up on one engine. Turned a 4 day dream vacation into a week and a half.

majorityof1 · February 18th, 2008, 18:21

5 years in the Army, counterintelligence and interrogation from 2001-2006, got out as an E-5. Mostly in the 3rd Stryker BDE.

Fort Lewis, WA
Iraq (Samarra, Baghdad, Mosul, Fallujah, and back to Mosul) 14 months
Fort Lewis, WA
Fort Bragg, NC

JJHeli · March 20th, 2008, 10:00

5 years active duty in the Army
3 years in the Army reserve

Infantry Solider: Airborne and Air Assault
Deployments: Iraq 03-04/ Afghanistan 05-06

10th Mountain

ArmyRC12Dude · March 20th, 2008, 12:47

17+ years Active Duty Army
7 ish years MOS 98G - Korean Language Voice Intercepter
8 ish years flying the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior (1700+ hours)
last 2+ years flying RC-12Ks (approching 500 hours)

Just a few more years to go.

Fins Up · March 20th, 2008, 17:39

12.5 Years Navy. Flew P-3s on active duty. Now flying C-130s in the Reserves.

staplegun · March 20th, 2008, 20:19

7 Years Active duty Naval Aviator, flew H-3's off of the USS Enterprise for 2 WestPac's then T-34 instructor at NAS Whiting Field.

9 Years Reserve, flew P-3's a little and C-9B's a lot!

Retired as a Commander/O-5, looking forward to actually getting the money when I turn 60!

Kevin

AFClydeman · March 20th, 2008, 20:37

Some reserve and 2 years AD at Charleston AFB.

C-17A Crew Chief aka Glorified Gas Station Attendant!
"Filled with gas, filled with oil and kicked the tires... we're good to go! Sign off the preflight"

beis77 · March 20th, 2008, 21:30

8.5 years AD USAF
C-130 pilot, punching out in 09

going Reserves

H46Bubba · March 21st, 2008, 16:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by beis77

8.5 years AD USAF
C-130 pilot, punching out in 09

going Reserves

What unit are you with? My brother's a crewchief at the 43rd.

beis77 · March 21st, 2008, 19:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by H46Bubba

What unit are you with? My brother's a crewchief at the 43rd.

Cool! Yeah, I'm at Pope. It just transfered from the 43rd AW to the 440th due to the BRAC. I was in the 2nd Airlift squadron from 02-06, and am still attached there for flying. I'm working with the Army over on Bragg right now as an LNO, but still get to fly a few times a month. It's not perfect, but could be a lot worse

Is your brother going to be affected by the BRAC?

H46Bubba · March 22nd, 2008, 15:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by beis77

Cool! Yeah, I'm at Pope. It just transfered from the 43rd AW to the 440th due to the BRAC. I was in the 2nd Airlift squadron from 02-06, and am still attached there for flying. I'm working with the Army over on Bragg right now as an LNO, but still get to fly a few times a month. It's not perfect, but could be a lot worse

Is your brother going to be affected by the BRAC?

Yeah, he was the 43AMX until he just got back from Kuwait last month. He was suppossed to go to either Little Rock or Dyess, but the 43rd AW made the call to keep all the remaining airmen and NCO's at Pope to augment the 440th due to them being short on manpower since a lot of personnel didn't want to leave Wisconsin.

beis77 · March 23rd, 2008, 00:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by H46Bubba

Yeah, he was the 43AMX until he just got back from Kuwait last month. He was suppossed to go to either Little Rock or Dyess, but the 43rd AW made the call to keep all the remaining airmen and NCO's at Pope to augment the 440th due to them being short on manpower since a lot of personnel didn't want to leave Wisconsin.

that's cool. I'm planning on punching out and joining the 440th

I know they are hurting for people right now, at least filling TR slots. I've heard the mx side of the house is hurting bad; I believe they have a bunch of technician jobs available. At least they did awhile back, I haven't been following too closely. Pope's a good spot; I can't say much about Fayettenam, but NC is a good state with lots to do. It's been a good several years.

ozziecat35 · March 23rd, 2008, 20:14

AD Army 2002-2006, enlisted out of HS after 9-11.
MOS 33W (35T now)
Elec. / Intel. Maintainer - Integrator

2.5 yrs @ Ft. Huachuca (8 months in the post Honor Guard..highlight of my 4 years BTW0

1.5 yrs in S. Korea @ Camp Humphreys / a lonely mountaintop...

Got out as an E-4p

JacksonHandy · March 24th, 2008, 00:33

US ARMY Engineer

Almost 3 years now.

Fort Bragg, NC

Probably jumped out of Beis77's ride a couple of times.

Iraq 06-07

Also, beis...Do you know anything about the 440th hurting for people willing to drive? I'm relatively positive I'll be leaving the Army in 2010 and would MUCH like to fly. I've heard the guard thing is more about being in the unit and moving up.... here's to hoping.

skidz · March 25th, 2008, 16:31

NAVY
6 years
Structural Mechanic, safety equipment
Worked on E-2 and C-2 aircraft

jbpetty6203 · March 26th, 2008, 11:15

5 1/2 yrs AD AF so far, C130 crew chief out of Little Rock, 4 deployments and coming up in re-enlistment in Oct. Got approved to cross-train into ATC or Flight Engineer............ Decision time now......

February 14th, 2008, 09:10	#27
Firebird2XC Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Big D Posts: 1,737	Re: Veterans sound off! 8 1/2 years Army as UH-60 Mechanic/Crewchief and flight crewmember (backseater). 850+ hours flight time, about 500 of that tactical during Operation Iraqi Freedoms I & III. __________________ An economic forecaster is like a cross-eyed javelin thrower: they don't win many accuracy contests, but they keep the crowd's attention. - Bartman - Charlie (credentials in profile)

February 14th, 2008, 10:50	#28
dj4wrd Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 56	Re: Veterans sound off! 4.5yrs US Air Force - Cryogenic Specialist / Fuelie Most of that time was on a NATO base in Soesterberg, Netherlands. Ended up in the original Gulf War circa 1991. Funny how many people forget about that one, but I guess that's what happens when the fighting is over in 31 days. Any Wolfhounds from 32TFW out there?

February 14th, 2008, 15:38	#29
sdfcvoh Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tucson Posts: 953	Re: Veterans sound off! 4 years (active) Army Intel Early 90's E-4. TS-SCI SCIF in the morning, mopping hallways in the afternoon __________________ I want to die like my grandfather did, peacefully in his sleep. Not screaming in terror like his passengers.

February 14th, 2008, 17:55	#30
fish314 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: (CBM) Columbus AFB, MS Posts: 1,270	Re: Veterans sound off! I"m AD USAF for 9.5~ish years so far, plus another 4 at USAFA. Flew KC-135's out of Macdill AFB, FL for 3 years, then Kadena AB, Japan for another 2.5 with Ed (Rocketman99-- see above). Then T-37's and T-6's for the last 2 years. __________________ Dude, what are you trying to do? Land the airplane or adjust the field elevation?

February 14th, 2008, 19:58	#31
falconvalley Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: KMKE Posts: 1,960	Re: Veterans sound off! 11 1/2 years, crew chief. 4 AD in Dover on C-5s and the rest with the WIANG on KC-135s. Watched Kosovo during my lunch hour during the Clinton years. Joined the Guard and have been to so many countries, I've lost count. Best decision I ever made. OEF/ONE/OIF/OJF/OEA/OVS.... __________________ British Airways flight asks for push back clearance from terminal. Control Tower replies: "And where is the world's most experienced airline going today without filing a flight plan?"

February 17th, 2008, 23:57	#32
number_twelve Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Midwest Posts: 21	Re: Veterans sound off! 6 years AD Air Force. I was an air transporter, E5, stationed at McChord and Rhein Main. Glad I did it, had a little fun, got to live overseas, got sick of it, got out.

February 18th, 2008, 05:36	#33
Timmypig Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NSW Australia Posts: 225	Re: Veterans sound off! Not sure what "sound off" means, but for what it's worth .... 3 years rifleman, 1 year SF trainee, and currently looking at the end of my reservist officer training. Oh yeah, in case it wasn't obvious .... Australian Army. __________________ I don't have a complex - I really am inferior...

February 18th, 2008, 08:22	#34
surreal1221 Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alpha Tango Lima Posts: 9,759	Re: Veterans sound off! 4 yrs AD Air Force Meteorologist 03-07 __________________ AGI.MEI.CFI.CFII.FO.CRJ2 \| Josh \| The TRoP \| Rmble On \| ALPA \|

February 18th, 2008, 15:56	#35
Chewie von Nubbins Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: KGKY Posts: 947	Re: Veterans sound off! 9 years AD Navy Cryptologic Technician - Collection (aka - Spook) 6 years in Rota, Spain (miss that place BADLY) Rode 7 submarines, 1 aircraft carrier, 1 destroyer Best port of call - Haifa, Israel. The Navy C-9 landed to pick us up on one engine. Turned a 4 day dream vacation into a week and a half. __________________ CFI, CFII, IGI

February 18th, 2008, 18:21	#36
majorityof1 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 139	Re: Veterans sound off! 5 years in the Army, counterintelligence and interrogation from 2001-2006, got out as an E-5. Mostly in the 3rd Stryker BDE. Fort Lewis, WA Iraq (Samarra, Baghdad, Mosul, Fallujah, and back to Mosul) 14 months Fort Lewis, WA Fort Bragg, NC __________________ It's like my grandma always said... 'The real money's in the dick and fart jokes.' www.rachelpayneflying.com

March 20th, 2008, 10:00	#37
JJHeli Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NY Posts: 10	Re: Veterans sound off! 5 years active duty in the Army 3 years in the Army reserve Infantry Solider: Airborne and Air Assault Deployments: Iraq 03-04/ Afghanistan 05-06 10th Mountain

March 20th, 2008, 12:47	#38
ArmyRC12Dude Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wiesbaden, Germany Posts: 8	Re: Veterans sound off! 17+ years Active Duty Army 7 ish years MOS 98G - Korean Language Voice Intercepter 8 ish years flying the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior (1700+ hours) last 2+ years flying RC-12Ks (approching 500 hours) Just a few more years to go. __________________ Chris Check out our blog - seeing Europe one weekend at a time......germanydavs.blogspot.com

March 20th, 2008, 17:39	#39
Fins Up Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: passed out in my hammock Posts: 216	Re: Veterans sound off! 12.5 Years Navy. Flew P-3s on active duty. Now flying C-130s in the Reserves.

March 20th, 2008, 20:19	#40
staplegun Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Park Ridge, IL Posts: 1,135	Re: Veterans sound off! 7 Years Active duty Naval Aviator, flew H-3's off of the USS Enterprise for 2 WestPac's then T-34 instructor at NAS Whiting Field. 9 Years Reserve, flew P-3's a little and C-9B's a lot! Retired as a Commander/O-5, looking forward to actually getting the money when I turn 60! Kevin __________________ "Be bold and mighty forces will come to your aid!" - Goethe

March 20th, 2008, 20:37	#41
AFClydeman Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: KUAO Posts: 22	Re: Veterans sound off! Some reserve and 2 years AD at Charleston AFB. C-17A Crew Chief aka Glorified Gas Station Attendant! "Filled with gas, filled with oil and kicked the tires... we're good to go! Sign off the preflight"

March 20th, 2008, 21:30	#42
beis77 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fayetteville Posts: 9	Re: Veterans sound off! 8.5 years AD USAF C-130 pilot, punching out in 09 going Reserves

March 23rd, 2008, 20:14	#47
ozziecat35 Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: KGEU / KGYR Posts: 132	Re: Veterans sound off! AD Army 2002-2006, enlisted out of HS after 9-11. MOS 33W (35T now) Elec. / Intel. Maintainer - Integrator 2.5 yrs @ Ft. Huachuca (8 months in the post Honor Guard..highlight of my 4 years BTW0 1.5 yrs in S. Korea @ Camp Humphreys / a lonely mountaintop... Got out as an E-4p __________________ PP-ASEL Instrument Airplane "The only thing that stands between man and what he wants from life is often merely the will to try it and the faith to believe it is possible." - Richard Devos

March 24th, 2008, 00:33	#48
JacksonHandy Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Home of the Airborne Posts: 80	Re: Veterans sound off! US ARMY Engineer Almost 3 years now. Fort Bragg, NC Probably jumped out of Beis77's ride a couple of times. Iraq 06-07 Also, beis...Do you know anything about the 440th hurting for people willing to drive? I'm relatively positive I'll be leaving the Army in 2010 and would MUCH like to fly. I've heard the guard thing is more about being in the unit and moving up.... here's to hoping. __________________ "I was commissioned to lead, not to read" 21A5P5W

March 25th, 2008, 16:31	#49
skidz Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: N'awlinz Posts: 1,796	Re: Veterans sound off! NAVY 6 years Structural Mechanic, safety equipment Worked on E-2 and C-2 aircraft __________________ Private pilot, instrument Embry-Riddle Alumnus USN Active http://forums.jetcareers.com/changin...nfessions.html

March 26th, 2008, 11:15	#50
jbpetty6203 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 16	Re: Veterans sound off! 5 1/2 yrs AD AF so far, C130 crew chief out of Little Rock, 4 deployments and coming up in re-enlistment in Oct. Got approved to cross-train into ATC or Flight Engineer............ Decision time now......

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