FReeper Canteen ~ Tell Us About Your Military Service ~ July 6, 2006

Ms. Behavin & Old Sarge | 06 JULY 2006 | Ms. Behavin & Old Sarge

[Old Sarge]

Army?

Navy?

Air Force?

Marines?

Coast Guard?

Why did you choose that particular branch?

Where did you go to Basic Training or Boot Camp?

What is the name of your unit? (Division?) 

What is their (your) mascot?

Tell us how much you loved your DI!

How long were you at Boot Camp/Basic Training, before you questioned the parentage of the senior Drill Sergeant?How long were you in service before you realized that the instructors were right in all that they taught you?

 

Your first landing on an aircraft carrier

Your first parachute jump

The heaviest vehicle you got to drive

The largest weapon you got to use

Did you serve before email?

Did you have a personal nickname?

It is our pleasure and honor to be here for our Troops, past, present and future...
and especially during this Week, the 4th of July we remember that we owe our freedom to you.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice, and God bless you.

         

A gentle reminder from Ms.B:  
Please, no politics in The Canteen. 
The Troops need a place to rest, relax and relate, and that place is The Canteen.
Have fun and play nice!

[beachn4fun]

Good morning and THANK YOU your family for their service.

[beachn4fun]

LOL

Good morning and THANK YOU for your service.

[beachn4fun]

Good morning and THANK YOU for your service.

[StarCMC]

What happened to us could easily happen again

Not if I have any say!! You are right about the media's desire for such, though.

[Skyraider]

OK my turn,
US Navy
Why; 3 meals/day, a dry place to sleep at night
Boot camp; Great lakes, IL Company #389
Our Chief chewed nails & didn't spit em out
First carrier landing; Felt good to feel the tail hook grab
I was in Squadron VC-35 aboard the USS Essex 1951-1952
I drove a duce & 1/2 & shot a M1
Great Lakes, Quanset Point, RI, Memphis Tenn,
North Island San Deigo, Cal
All in 4 years

[oyez]

I forgot to mention I served 4 years with the Tennessee State Guard.Out as CWO2

My wife had military service, too..

She also served 3 years in the Navy.
RTC Bainbridge.
NAS Quonset Point(were she was fortunate to meet me)
Out as YN3
Tennessee State Guard
Out as CWO2

Red Cross volunteer(active)

What a gal!

[Just another Joe]

USN - 1980-1987
USS Sterett CG-31, Subic Bay Naval Base, Olongapo, Philippines

Went to basic in Orlando, FL - E3 out of boot camp. BE&E, 1st half in Orlando, second half at Great Lakes Naval Training near Chicago. 'A' school in Great Lakes. 'C' school in Dam Neck, Virginia.

Boarded the ship in San Diego, CA and rode her to the duty station in Subic Bay.

Spent 5 1/2 years on the only US warship to ever be homeported out of Subic Bay.

Just over 7 years in the US Navy (Held over for a little over 2 months while waiting for a replacement)

Made the rank of E-6 (FTM1)

Got out because I started a family and couldn't see spending that amount of time away from my children as they grew up.

[tomkow6]

Morning, Star!

[StarCMC]

SOMEDAY I would love to land on a carrier -- not likely since I am NOT in the military, but if I ever somehow got a shot at it I would be there!! I can't imagine the rush!

Good to see ya Skyraider! *HUGS!*

[StarCMC]

Good morning Tom!! I can't believe how many posts there are to read thru this morning -- and I've gotta "do" school with Shorty so it will have to wait a while!! Back in a bit! *HUGS!*

[rottndog]

bookmark.

[stand watie]

GM, dear!

are ya'll under water again, on your side of the river. we got another 3-4" again last night after 930PM.

free dixie SMOOCH,sw

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, sugar

I seem to keep missing you these days.

We're not under water where we're at, but we did get another storm come through yesterday afternoon.

I'm still waiting for that sun to appear on this side of the river. They promised! LOL

Did you do anything special on the 4th?

BTW, Thank you for your service

SMOOCHES

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good morning Skyraider.

Thank you for your service to our country.

God Bless You!

[elhombrelibre]

True enough. I have met some former enlisted men that made very fine officers. But most 2nd Lieutenants just get in the way.

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good morning {{{{SARGE}}}}.
Good Morning CyberMa.{{HUGS}}

Thank you both for this wonderful thread.

[Kathy in Alaska]

wh!!

Scubie.....#250!!
Luv.....#300!!
ms b.....#350!!
NYT.....#450!!
ms feather.....#550!!
beachy.....#600!!

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good Morning Ma.{{{HUGS}}}

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you, Jemian'sTerror for choosing to serve our country.
Prayers go with you as you start the training phase before you leave on your mission.

And thank you, Jemian, for you service too.

[StarCMC]

I have never seen Niagra Falls! Hubby's been getting to go on lots of motorcycle rides and stuff, so I think he'll be ok letting me go on one weekend jaunt. I'm working that angle anyway! I told Ms.B that I was going to try, and I meant it!!