Calling all active-duty, veterans, and really motivated depe

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Swimgoddess
Swimgoddess Posts: 711 Member
in Motivation and Support
Ok, I have MFP buddies who share my stats, MFP buddies who swim like me and MFP buddies who's posts I admire, but I'd REALLY like to round out my support network (and other's) with military peeps who just GET our lifestyle and each other! (Forgive me if somebody beat me to a group like this; but I haven't seen one yet). Feel free to add me as a friend, just include a quick message. I hope we can all support each other through not just the MFP challenges, but provide a sounding board for all those other things we have in common. So far, just one rule: even though it's pretty much inherent to our nature, no bashing branches, POG/Grunt status, etc. Derogatory slang for females (wookie, Oki-queen syndrome, hat mattress, red light special, Iraqi 10 = stateside 2) will definitely not be tolerated :P

I served in the Marine Corps as a corrections specialist (no deployments; it was very competitive for those in our MOS to get attached to 2nd FSSG to deploy, maybe 10 bodies each year and at that time they refused to send females) from 2/'00-4/'06 and was medically retired with a VA rating of 80%. I met my husband while in (he was my combat water survival instructor trainer who got to drown me for 3 wks before asking me out graduation day). Now I do the SAHM (stay-at-home-mom) thing while he is active guard reserve with the CO ARNG. It gives him the military lifestyle he craves with the stability for our family that I crave. After his 8 years and my 6, we deserve to kick back a bit ;)
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  • bestdaysahead
    bestdaysahead Posts: 90 Member
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    12 year Navy vet, 60% VA service connected with lots of medical problems (primarily thyroid). Trying to loose the weight is tough these days. Would love to have you as a motivational partner. I need it!
  • DeadZip2010
    DeadZip2010 Posts: 111 Member
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    I think a group like that would be a great help.
    I am a recently commissioned 2nd Lt in the Marine Corps. if there is a groupd of military members, active or inactive, I would love to be a part of it. Count me in.
  • gtm124
    gtm124 Posts: 179
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    Vietnam Era vet, USAF 71-75- E4. US Air National Guard 80-85 Captain- Prime Beef Engineering Squadron.
  • baisleac
    baisleac Posts: 2,020 Member
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    US Navy vet here (20% disability), but I'm already MFPals with you. :bigsmile:
  • Swimgoddess
    Swimgoddess Posts: 711 Member
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    Thanks to everyone so far! With 50-60 views I'm surprised we didn't have more responses; usually people won't look unless they feel it somehow applies to them. There's got to be more of us out there :)
  • teacherkatz
    teacherkatz Posts: 101 Member
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    Just want to say thank you to all of you who serve or did serve!!! Especially today, the day after Memorial Day, not just then.
  • Swimgoddess
    Swimgoddess Posts: 711 Member
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    Just want to say thank you to all of you who serve or did serve!!! Especially today, the day after Memorial Day, not just then.

    :D

    Hey, it was the MOST fun 6 years of my life!
  • Angeloftheshore
    Angeloftheshore Posts: 227 Member
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    Motivated wife of a Navy man ;.) I would love to be involved in a group like this!
  • MartiJJohnston
    MartiJJohnston Posts: 517
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    I am a Disabled Veteran (60% - messed up feet, ankles, knees) and served in the Army in the late 80's. DH is active duty Navy stationed in Norfolk, VA while I live in OK (long story). So it would be nice to have any support from fellow veterans, and not just for weight loss.

    Thank you Swimgoddess for starting this thread! :flowerforyou:
  • Swimgoddess
    Swimgoddess Posts: 711 Member
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    Welcome Angeloftheshore and MartiJJohnston!! (oh, and a shameless *BUMP*)
  • elizabethdemulder
    elizabethdemulder Posts: 20
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    Count me in too!! I'm in the Marine Corps and have been serving for the past 8 years. My EAS is in February and I'm still incredibly undecided about whether or not to stay in!
  • bluemax87
    bluemax87 Posts: 71
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    Active Duty Air Force Dog Handler here. Feel free to add me as well--ANYONE! lol
  • texastae1010
    texastae1010 Posts: 165
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    Army brat and Army Spouse here...was DOD does that count??
  • Swimgoddess
    Swimgoddess Posts: 711 Member
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    Army brat and Army Spouse here...was DOD does that count??

    Yep! Absolutely. The thread title cut me off on "dependents", but you (ok, I've qualified myself now for 5 years) live the lifestyle as much as we do :)
  • baisleac
    baisleac Posts: 2,020 Member
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    Army brat and Army Spouse here...was DOD does that count??

    Yep! Absolutely. The thread title cut me off on "dependents", but you (ok, I've qualified myself now for 5 years) live the lifestyle as much as we do :)

    Darn tootin'! Military families are as much veterans as anyone who's put on a uniform. *says the Navy Brat, Navy Vet, ex-Navy wife"... even if the ex hadn't been so Ex worthy, I couldn't have handled that version of service.... it probably would have been harder, come to think of it.
  • Swimgoddess
    Swimgoddess Posts: 711 Member
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    Send the FRG outreach welcoming committee :D

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/254498-hello-new-member-here-army-wife-in-ks
  • twinlikeme
    twinlikeme Posts: 32 Member
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    :) I'm a proud Navy wife! Nice to meet everyone!
  • Sprinkie09
    Sprinkie09 Posts: 40 Member
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    Army Wife here! Looking to shed these lbs! :)
  • Hodgeypodgy
    Hodgeypodgy Posts: 45
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    English girl in the RAF here. Currently on deployment in the Middle East, working with a lot of Americans. Trying very hard to resist the great/fatty food in the DFACs. Loving how the US look after their people though with great gyms, pools etc.
  • Angeloftheshore
    Angeloftheshore Posts: 227 Member
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    Hope everyone is having a good day/night! Keep strong!!

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