Military Thread

[lamecargo]

US Marine Corps 5 yrs served 4 years on contract been in Cherry point, NC Okinawa, Japan and Fort Worth, Tx. never been to the sand box yet but i have been to more countries i a can count on 2 hands. I work on KC-130's as an Airframes Mechanic.

 

[dak-rt-2a-XR]

Six years, Us Army 3rd Ranger Battalion, 75th InF Divsion, Fort Benning GA- Special Ops Medic (18D trained)
Done a 6 month tour in Iraq and two six month tours in Afgan

 

[RsobarR]

Army National Guard. 15T,Air Traffic Controller. Returned Oct. 07 from a 18 month deployment. Mosul, Bahgdad, and Tal Afar. D114 ATS. We had a great bunch of guys and gals over there. We were fortunate to come back home with every soldier that we got on the bus with that very memorable day we told our families goodbye. For you guys over there, keep up the good work. Those that are back, job well done.

 

[Xer0 SiN]

army pride right here...one tour to the sandbox...I got out as an e-5...

 

[Xtacy]

nope not me!

 

[Militia]

USMC, Iraqi Vet!!!! Did my four years and got out. However, one of the best experiences of my life.

 

[Tapp]

Currently an ABH in the USN, have about a month left! :top:

 

[DannyJAF1]

USAF, stationed at Tyndall AFB, FL panhandle, 6 yrs in.

 

[THE MACF]

Yeah the money is good when your wife owns her own house and every dime of BAH goes in your pocket and you live in san Diego!!! Besides most E-1 thru E-4 are not smart with thier money...thats why most of them are broke. Before i got married i had good money. I lived on base drove a beat up car and drank every night and still found money to put in to savings. life was good!! and before i joined i was rolling pennies to put gas in my car to make it to work because i was so broke. The money is fine people just don't know how to manage thier money.

This is true. Granted it take's some time for the good stuff to start rolling in but E-5 and special duty pay is great for tourist season here on the beach. 2F0 for AFSOC

 

[XR-Franciscoo]

never in the military, but may be going to the sandbox for a year or so starting next spring.. can't beat a 180k a year, and a good chunk is tax free... I figure it will give me a good start b4 i decide to start a family.

This is exactly why Im getting out. Civilians get ridiculous amounts of money for what we do in the military.

 

[nicholasb4688]

Active Duty U.S. Marine Corps baby:rock: stationed at MCAS New River as a 440 mech ( Dynamic Components Specialist) and taking classes to maybe get commissioned in a couple years.

 

[cbfields4]

Not in the military, but my dad was in the Airforce. I almost joined the Marines out of high school back in 99.

Very thankful for all that you guys do for our freedom and protection!

 

[dmbfan73]

15 years so far, 8 active duty army now active air force, C-17 Loadmaster.

 

[808HAWAIIAN]

i put not in military.. but thanks to all who keep us safe:top:

 

[Alexrunner]

Army Civilian at AMC at Ft. Belvoir, VA. For those soldiers that dont know about AMC, we purchase the stuff yall use.

 

[Hogrunner]

Proud member of the U S Navy! Been in 17 years and being deployed, again.

 

[XR-Franciscoo]

Proud member of the U S Navy! Been in 17 years and being deployed, again.

dang, getting close to retiring. I don't think I'll be what they call a lifer. probably just 7 years and I'm out

 

[x-stealth]

Im doing it for life. Just reenlisted for another 4 more years! And with the economy now its a safe way to go. And after 10 years active i can give my GI Bill to my kid(s).

 

[rnrxss]

28 years in the AF

 

[THE MACF]

AFSC? Rank? You're just a few miles east of back home