Are you X-military

[houstonscott]

Seems like many of the LS guys are x-military. I did 30 years in Coast Guard, retired a W4. Actually the LS is on my sons 55 acre property and he is a W3 Apache pilot in the Army and currently deployed. So, for now I get to play with the tractors while he is gone. What's your military connection?

HS

 

[joemd11]

I did six years in the Air Force. It's kinda like the military:laughing:

 

[LittleBlueTractor]

12 years AD Air Force and 8 years in various state ANG units. Always got busted down every time I transferred to a different ANG unit, so I blew them off and retired at 20 at my AD grade: E7.

 

[Gary Fowler]

I got drafted in 1970 but only spent about 8 months and was up for E4. My Dad had a heart attack and I got hardship discharged to go home and help on the farm. I spent 4 years on the farm working for nothing which was my hardship I suppose. My short stint qualified me for all my VA benefits though which was good although I didnt realize it till just a few years ago.

 

[BTDT2]

22 years - Army pilot:thumbsup:

 

[crash325]

5 Years 3 months 3 days, USN, 1957 to 1962. Plane caption and flight crew on a P5M 1 flying boat. Round engine mech. and jet mech. Got some flight time in P2V's as well. Carried and atom bomb up and down the west coats a few times.:thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[NCRetiree]

20 years, 6 months and 13 days and retired from the US Army Medical Departments as an Medical Service Corps LTC (O-5).

I fondly look back at my military career and all the great people I worked with and all the different assignments in those 20 years. A career is not for everybody but service is good for all.

My hat is off to those active duty and reserve members of our military that are serving our country today for their hard work and relentless dedication. God bless them and God Bless America!

 

[daBear]

28 years in the Army Guard with 22 on full time active duty. Now retired as a LTC. Still work as a civilian for the Army Guard.

 

[J_J]

22 years U.S. NAVY

Air crewman on P2V NEPTUNE and P3 ORION.

First 10 years as an Aviation Electronics Technician, and the remainder as Antisubmarine Warfare Operator.

 

[crankshaft21]

I was drafted into the army in April 68. Basic training at FT. Campbell, Ky. AIT at FT. Eusitis, Va. Went to FT. Hood, was with th 1/67th. armored of the 2nd armored division, gunner on 4.2 inch mortor. Went to Viet Nam in April in 69. With the 101 Airborne division. With the 159th helicopter bt. Then went to FT. Riley, Ks. With 1/28 inf. 1st inf. Division. Discharged on April 8, 1971. Three years was enough with what I went through. Was discharged as E-5. All three years, nothing but bad memories.

 

[magicheater]

5 years Navy, MSO sailor, wooden ships and iron men. Got out E-5. No retirement but some good memories. Happy Memorial Day!

 

[Gregster613]

Four & 1/2 years active duty Coast Guard [very fond memories of that time] and 17 & 1/2 years active duty in the Marine Corps [even have some fond memories of that life-frame]. Retired at 22 yrs service as a Gunnery Sergeant (E-7) - I had reached my shelf-life expiration date according to USMC. Happy Memorial Day to all service members. Hoo-Rah!!
Greg

 

[ayelvington]

30+ years Coast Guard: Semper Paratus! (Including two tours on Governors Island)

Boot camp in Alameda, and retired a LCDR out of Headquarters.

I can't imagine my life having been any better any other way!

 

[ahoglen]

I did about 10 years as a reactor operator for the Navy. I kind of miss it but the job I have now is sort of like it without all the hazing

 

[irvingj]

Yep there's a lot of us, not all with blue tractors...:laughing:

US Army Security Agency, 1969-1972. Voice intercept/Chinese translator, Japan (14th ASAFS Hakata). E5 after 18mo. Brief stint with VTARNG, Armor (M-48), 1972-74. 1401st Eng Det, Camp Roberts, CA, 1974-1976, CALARNG, Post Illustrator/Operations. Never did get my E6.

For the most part, enjoyed it all, esp. overseas duty. Salute to those currently active!

 

[Army grunt]

I was drafted in 65,train an retain with "A"2/12 4th id went to nam as a Infantry team leader.Was hit,promoted,an transphered after "The battle of sui tre"3-21-67,The battle was fought at LZ GOLD. after getting out of the hosp at Vuntau I went to "B"co 4/31 196 lib as a e-5 I got a squad an led them (at times 18 strong) on night ambushes, combat patrol's south of Chu-lie.
All an all spent 11mounths 28 days in nam.My time there was spent in the Mitchlon rubber plantation,Perrots beak,Cambodian boarder west of Tayninn.
Every year Me an a few buddies go to "The Wall"an pay homage to the 44 we lost in combat from our company "A"2/12 The year we were there,
We have a websight we set up for anyone interested.
Dau Tieng Base Camp
Army Grunt

 

[davcog]

Five yrs 8 months AD. Discharged 1/31/80> Did first Army Reserve drill 2/21/80 and last in 10/00. MP first 11 yrs and 11B instructor last 15. 7 of last 8 teaching BRM @ West Point.:thumbsup:

 

[powergod1]

21 Years and counting. Army Engr. got about 15 months left

 

[nue2farm]

July '59-Dec'64, USN last three on Destroyer out of Pearl. MM E-5 when discharged.

 

[eatenabean]

U.S. Navy Electrician EM3 was in for 4 years (95-99). I had good times and bad times. I would not be where I am now, if it wasn't for the Navy. I & E Tech at a Power Plant, Love my job.