[Guard Dog]

I'll get the ball rolling. I had the honor and privilidge to serve in the USMC from 89-94. It was a great experience and made me who I am today.

[NerdDad]

I'm a little slow getting to the show. Have to compete with my dear wife for computer time in the evenings. Yesterday was her day.

NerdDad USAF Aug 1977 - Dec 1984.
Osan AB Korea Jan 1978-Jan 1979.
Columbus AFB MS Jan 1979-Dec 1984.

Got a 12' long 4' deep grill perfect for smoking chicken hawks and any fool who might want to dare call me one.

[mcshot]

USAF 68-72 then finished school (Central Mich Univ.)

mc

[Arrowhead1952]

Texas Army National Guard and one month short of 33 years.

[TexasTaysor]

Thank you to all of you for your service or your spouse's service.

All I can claim is being the proud daughter of a WWII Normandy vet (who passed away last week) and an adamant supporter of all our USA military, past and present.

[TexasTaysor]

Thank you to all of you for your service or your spouse's service.

All I can claim is being the proud daughter of a WWII Normandy vet (who passed away last week) and an adamant supporter of all our USA military, past and present.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1388067/posts

[stand watie]

retired 31D35, AUS, here.

free dixie,sw

[Laurita]

I'm late, but I'll kick in my two cents. I'm Active Duty Army as of June 10, 2003.

[Just another Joe]

Prior USN enlisted, 1980 - 1987.
USS Sterett CG-31, homeported out of Subic Bay Naval Base, Philippines

[Vineyard]

Reporting for duty SIR!!

US Navy - active duty 1974 - 1980. Reserves ... until June 2005 - when I retire.

I also have a daughter in Army Reserves, and a son at the United States Naval Academy.
Both are as conservative as I am.

Mike

[Godzilla]

U.S. Army, Active duty 1983 - 1993
Inactive Ready Reserve 1993 - 1998

[La Enchiladita]

Today is the 28th birthday of my lil officer penpal in Iraq. I can't remember when he signed on.. maybe two or three years ago. He'll be there until this coming autumn... Happy Birthday, 1LT P.S. !!!

No military service here but some civilian support under my belt, including with this organization:

http://www.opgratitude.com/website2/

[dstarr]

I didn't serve but my husband made a career of it. He served during the Korean War and the Viet Nam Conflict. He was Airborne all the way through his 20+ years. My uncle was in the Navy during WWII, my dad tried to serve in the Navy but they didn't want him because of his bad knees, and I had great-uncles who served in the Spanish-American War, WWI and WWII. I'm very proud of all of them. I can go further back and say that I had family that served in the Army for the CSA and various others who were in the Revolutionary War.

[colorado tanker]

CPT, US Army Reserve. Active duty, 1975-1979. Airborne qualified. Tank Company Commander, XO, Plt. Ldr, Tank Battalion Asst. S-4/Support Plt. Ldr., Asst. S-3. Armor Officer Basic, Airborne and Motor Officer Schools. Army Commendation Medal. Weapons: Distinguished tank gunnery qualification crew, expert .45 cal. pistol.

I'd very much like to meet any POS who thinks I'm a "chicken hawk."

[borisbob69]

Sorry this is late...just got back into town after being gone 3 days.

U.S. Air Force 1966-1986...retired Chief Master Sgt...Viet Nam 7/68-7/69.

[SamAdams76]

USMC 1981-85

[jackbob]

U.S. Army enlisted 9 sep 69, RVN 3 may 70 infantry, Hon Discharge and subsequent re-up aviation 25 jul 70, early deros RVN 6 apr 71, hon discharge 24 jul 73. Break in service till re-up 16 june 75 infantry. 1978 Special court martial conviction for disobeying a direct order, no loss of rank. Hon discharge 15 june 79.

[Maigrey]

Late chime in

Dad (a lurker Freeper) is former Navy; Grandfather was WWII vet (HM-4, IIRC)

I wouldn't go in during the previous administration.

[W04Man]

USAF 1959 - 1983

[MadJack]

Active duty Army Intelligence Sep 76 to Feb 82.

[jonsie]

Well my husband and I served 3 years in Seoul, SK in 1974-1976 in the 8th Army. My oldest son served as a Marine, my daughter, in the Air Force, and my youngest son is a medic who just served in Iraq for a year. I agree with you, if it had not been for the military we would not be where we are today. The best friends I have ever made were in the military and the experience helped to transition into a civilian job.