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

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

[Jet Jaguar]

Hey Cyber Ma!

Sorry. No internet for me the last few days. Too busy!

HUGZ!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Still catching up...............

So so good to see you, Skyraider. Thank you for your service to our country.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Still catching up.........

Thanks to mrs oyez for her service to our country.

And thanks to both of you for your Tennessee service.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Still catching up.............

Thank you, Just another Joe, for your service to our country.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Still catching up..........

My goodness, Lady J....how cute you are.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Still catching up........

Thank you, Ax, for your service to our country.

[Zman516]

I was drafted into the US Army in June, 1967, where I spent "the summer of love" in basic training at Ft. Bliss, TX.

I was surprised NOT to be sent to 'Nam, but was assigned to an Engr detachment at the USMA in West point, then was sent to Neu Ulm, Germany, where I was assigned to HHC, 79th Engineer Battalion at Wiley Barracks. At the time, the 79th was constructing airfields, etc. not only in Germany, but had line companies in Spain and Libya.

I did nothing heroic, obviously, so can't go all "John Kerry" on 'youse people'.:^)

[oyez]

I guess I'd still be in the TN State Guard if we had a governor that appreciated it.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Still catching up......

Thanks, DarthDilbert for your, and your family members, service to our country.

[MotleyGirl70]

Bless you for your military service to our country.

:)

[wizr]

Don't know about the Navy, but when I was in ('68-'72) the Army Nike Hercs, all the lifers looked at least 65 years old, while still putting in their 20. The service seemed to age them quickly.

I went from basic at Ford Ord, CA (the Land that God Forgot) to AIT at Fort Bliss, Texas. Then on to a Missle Track Radar job near Travis AFB. Got an early out as E-5 in Dec.'71.

[tongue-tied]

I'm in Kuwait. Been playing in the dirt, having a blast. (I left for a day, so that's why I'm late replying, sorry about that.)

[tongue-tied]

It is windy from about an hour after sunup to well after sunset; hot, blowing sand; soaking wet sweaty in all the gear...I'm having a great time! LOL

[tongue-tied]

[grins]

Hey ms.B! I was away for a bit, back for a day. Good to be able to check in still.

[tongue-tied]

Howdy Star, as I've been slowly replying to all, I wasn't ignoring you all I just got back for a day and had to jump online abd see what is up in the Canteen.

[fatima]

Hi tongue-tied,nice to see you got there safe and you are able to get back on line and check in .(((Hugs)))

[tongue-tied]

Thanks! Good to see you too fatima, this is but a stop on the way. I'm still doing the ARRRRRRMY training, Sir! like in Stripes. LOL

But it is fun for us, because we're not used to blowing stuff up so "directly". Most of the Navy folks here with me have been doing it from a distance. Off shore launching missiles or aircraft, or such things.

[fatima]

So you are there but still in training -or-you are not there and are in training.I am all mixed up:)

[tongue-tied]

I'm in training in dusty, sandy, windy Kuwait. Oh, and hot too.

But having fun right now, so I am not complaining really, just sharing what the Army and Marines have been going through for years.

[fatima]

Ohhh,(((hugs)))Stay safe tongue-tied.You are in my prayers and keep up the fun:)I have to run to a Baby shower right now for my greatgrandaughter ,take care,fatima PS I was thinking of you and I am glad I caught your post.