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ElectricDame
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Where do you fit in?
I'm a US Marine Corps veteren, in from 2003 until 2013. Did 4 deployments, 2 cruises on the USS Nimitz ('05, and '07) Iraq in '09, and Japan in '11. I was an F-18 avionics tech.
If you're out, do you miss it?
What do you do now?
Now I'm an aircraft engineer and welder for the Navy.
I'm a US Marine Corps veteren, in from 2003 until 2013. Did 4 deployments, 2 cruises on the USS Nimitz ('05, and '07) Iraq in '09, and Japan in '11. I was an F-18 avionics tech.
If you're out, do you miss it?
What do you do now?
Now I'm an aircraft engineer and welder for the Navy.
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I was an Army Medic from 91-97. My career was not nearly as exciting as yours. I spent most of my time at Fort Drum, NY. Anybody who knows where that is knows that I don't miss it.
I work for the Army now as a Military Analyst, have been for 4 years.0 -
USAF Security Service from 1972 to 1976. NJANG Security Alert Response Force from 1983 to 1990. NSA, S.E. Asia, Honduras.0
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Retired AF Major...spent a lot of time in a lot of places...0
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Still in the old 'ol US Navy for 7 years now. Been to quiet a few places including Iraq, Germany, Bahrain, and among others.0
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Army...still work for them, have been for past 15 years. Army PT, it's a love/hate thing. I miss it, but don't miss the 0500 wake ups. Don't miss shaving. Miss the ease of always knowing what I was going to wear.0
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Former AD Army (2007-2011), current USAR. Intel. Two deployments for OIF.
Would only miss the retirement if I got out.
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Former AD Army (2007-2011), current USAR. Intel. Two deployments for OIF.
Would only miss the retirement if I got out.
If you are Intel, then you've been in my hood. Ft. Huachuca.0 -
I would just like to say that my brother in-law was active duty in the navy for many years now he is U.S. Army Reserves in Utah he deployed to Iraq 2007-2008 he missed my 16th birthday and his child's 4th birthday. he came back safe and alive and he is our hero I would like to salute and thank all of our men and women in uniform and say THANK YOU all of us back home love and support you all and come home soon0
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Navy Vet-
Boatsnmate for 2 years on the Truman, then crossrated over to Corpsman in 2006. Served four years at Camp Lejeune Naval Hospital. Got out and did some Reserve time at NOSC Shreveport before EOASing to go to school. I miss the hell out of the Navy and I wish I didn't get out. Luckily, I can go back into the Reserves once I shed some weight. Hard work, but it's worth it.0 -
Active duty Air Force, 15.5 years. Currently a cubicle dweller.0
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Retired Air Force (1983-2004), Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems. Germany 9 year, England 4 years, Japan 4 years, Korea 1 year, California 2. Been out 7 and still miss it.0
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Former AD Army (2007-2011), current USAR. Intel. Two deployments for OIF.
Would only miss the retirement if I got out.
Form AD Army (1997-2001), then was USAR for 3 years. Currently work for military/DOD in DC. Intel as well.
To the poster who mentioned Huachuca, def spent AIT there, and was recently sent back for some system testing for procurement (my company hopes so, anyway). If we get the contract, I may be out there again. Major IF, though.
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Navy Vet-
Boatsnmate for 2 years on the Truman, then crossrated over to Corpsman in 2006. Served four years at Camp Lejeune Naval Hospital. Got out and did some Reserve time at NOSC Shreveport before EOASing to go to school. I miss the hell out of the Navy and I wish I didn't get out. Luckily, I can go back into the Reserves once I shed some weight. Hard work, but it's worth it.
My Hubby just struck BM0 -
Retired AF Enlisted (1997-2007) - I was in Law Enforcement for 13 1/2 years then got into LAN and Wireless Networks
Been all around the globe - 35 countries and 5 continents
I now work for the Dept of Veterans Affairs.0 -
Former AD Army (2007-2011), current USAR. Intel. Two deployments for OIF.
Would only miss the retirement if I got out.
Form AD Army (1997-2001), then was USAR for 3 years. Currently work for military/DOD in DC. Intel as well.
To the poster who mentioned Huachuca, def spent AIT there, and was recently sent back for some system testing for procurement (my company hopes so, anyway). If we get the contract, I may be out there again. Major IF, though.
Good luck with the contract bid. DC to Hoooachuca is a bit of a culture shock
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Retired US Navy. Active duty 30 years from 1982-2012. Surface conventional Electronics Technician then Command Master Chief from 2001-2012. Cruised in Reagan, Stennis, Kennedy, and others. Miss the Chief's Mess shipmates and overseas liberty ports.0
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Retired U.S. Navy (1970 -1997) , Senior Chief Aviation Electronics Technician. Vietnam veteran. Deployed many places, have seen many things.
Thanks to all who have or are serving!!!
Still working in a cube. 0 -
Retired Navy 1988-2012 14 years as an Operations Specialist (OS) before being commissioned (LDO). Many places and many times!!
Funny now work at Air Force Base!!0 -
Air Force F-15 weapons tech (active duty)
A-10 weapons tech (reserves)
now government operations specialist (civillian) on a little island in South Florida0 -
Active Duty Marine Corps Artillery 2002-2006. Stationed out in Kaneohe Bay HI. I miss it everyday that I am alive....0
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National Guard (2000-present) previous Blackhawk mech when I was an NCO, now I am a NBC officer.
Three deployments, many state active duty missions0 -
Active Duty Marine Corps Artillery 2002-2006. Stationed out in Kaneohe Bay HI. I miss it everyday that I am alive....
Arty! Hawaii.. Not a bad place to be either.0 -
Navy- 2 med's on the USS Wasp in close to 4 years sea service and a shore tour NS Everett, WA. Last deployment was OEF floating the Gulf of Aden.0
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I was an Army Medic from 91-97. My career was not nearly as exciting as yours. I spent most of my time at Fort Drum, NY. Anybody who knows where that is knows that I don't miss it.
I work for the Army now as a Military Analyst, have been for 4 years.
Ha ha on the Ft Drum comment!!! I was in the Ohio Army National Gaurd from 97-2006 with one deployment to Iraq (Camp Victory South Bahgdad) in 2005. We mobilized through Ft. Drum in December through Feb... It was terrible! The barracks were crap and it was usually below 0... Hello Mickey Mouse boots!
I was a medic (99 Bravo) and am glad I did my time... not sure if I would encourage my daughter to do it though (I learned some things the hard way during my time)... My closest group of friends were people I deployed with and that's where I started dating my (now) husband (Veteran's Day is our Valentine's Day!)
Can't say I miss it though... and can't say I would've been cut out for full time active duty... 15 months was enough of that crap!
Oh... and I now have an office job in finance... no connection to my English major or my MOS!0 -
I was in the USN 88-92, USS Saratoga CV-60 88-92, served in Desert Storm and Desert Shield; my intent was to do 20-30 but it just was not to be.
After I got out I went were life took me for a while and now I work for the DoN. So I may still get to serve my country for 20 or more years just not the way that I had intended.
Yes I miss the hell out of it!0 -
10 years US Army, medic then LPN then RN. Now working in the VA medical center in Richmond in the open heart unit. Miss the Army...I do.0
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Active Duty Marine Corps Artillery 2002-2006. Stationed out in Kaneohe Bay HI. I miss it everyday that I am alive....
Arty! Hawaii.. Not a bad place to be either.
Haha... it wasn't too bad...PARTY WITH ARTY!!0 -
Active Duty Marine Corps Artillery 2002-2006. Stationed out in Kaneohe Bay HI. I miss it everyday that I am alive....
Arty! Hawaii.. Not a bad place to be either.
Haha... it wasn't too bad...PARTY WITH ARTY!!
haha My old MSgt was Motor T before he lat moved to avionics so we always used to shout "Motor T Tilt!" whenever he wore his cover.0 -
Active Duty Marine Corps Artillery 2002-2006. Stationed out in Kaneohe Bay HI. I miss it everyday that I am alive....
Arty! Hawaii.. Not a bad place to be either.
Haha... it wasn't too bad...PARTY WITH ARTY!!
haha My old MSgt was Motor T before he lat moved to avionics so we always used to shout "Motor T Tilt!" whenever he wore his cover.
Like the old saying..."If you can't truck it, F**K it!" haha0 -
US Army Infantry, 85'-89 stationed at Ft. Stewart GA and Camp Hovey, Korea.0
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