Any Veterans Or Active Military Here?

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I was just wondering if there were any veterans or active military here.

I served my country proudly in The United States Air Force, 5th Bomb Wing, 5th Munitions Squadron, Minot AFB. I've been to Japan, Singapore, China, Canada, India, England and nearly every state. I thank all of you who've served and those who plan on doing so! I was part of Operation Anaconda against the taliban in Afghanistan. I shipped out shortly after the terrorist attacks.

Again many thanks to all who have served!
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    Yeah, I'm a 100% disabled vet. Served in the Navy during Vietnam and right now I hate just about everyone. I'm so jacked and help is just not there.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
    There are lots of former military here. I was in the Navy back in the late 70's and early 80's.

    Thank you for your service, AFV!
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    • Profile picture of the author Dave Patterson
      Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post

      There are lots of former military here. I was in the Navy back in the late 70's and early 80's.

      Thank you for your service, AFV!
      Where were you based Dennis?

      Me? USS Mahan DDG-42 out of Charleston, SC. '76-'80
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        Did 4 years Army and another 4 years Navy. Couldn't make up my mind which branch I wanted to be I guess.
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  • Profile picture of the author pbrite
    10 year vet. 2A671 for the C-17s in Charleston and Travis. Also spent time as an ALS instructor. That's an interesting angle because one of my former students got out, started a web business with his wife and became an internet guru. He hired me to edit articles because he remembered how I bled all over his papers!
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  • Profile picture of the author Rich Struck
    I'm a veteran of the Cola Wars, 96-01. I helped quench the thirst of an ungrateful nation. Worst 5 years of my life.
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  • Profile picture of the author KingOfMusic
    @AirForceVet,

    Just curious, if you don't mind me asking, what were you doing here in Singapore and when were you here?

    I'm an aviation fanatic, not towards the air force side but always curious about anything aviation especially since I live near an air force base here where F-16s, C130s, G550s and others fly over my house literally, daily.

    I also joined vUSAF online. :p
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    • Profile picture of the author AirForceVet
      Originally Posted by KingOfMusic View Post

      @AirForceVet,

      Just curious, if you don't mind me asking, what were you doing here in Singapore and when were you here?

      I'm an aviation fanatic, not towards the air force side but always curious about anything aviation especially since I live near an air force base here where F-16s, C130s, G550s and others fly over my house literally, daily.

      I also joined vUSAF online. :p
      Hey KingOfMusic

      We were headed to Diego Garcia. It's a very tiny island in the Indian Ocean. Singapore was soooo beautiful!!
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      • Profile picture of the author AirForceVet
        Hey Vets!!

        Check out my post in the Warrior Joint Venture Section!! It's a great opportunity!!

        **My apologies to the moderators if I'm not supposed to link to other threads**

        Best Regards,

        Cedrick
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        • Profile picture of the author HassanAjmal
          Ex-Air Force did 5 years as an IT Guy (3c051)

          Fun times, and finished my Masters because of the GI Bill. Good deal.
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          • Profile picture of the author AirForceVet
            Originally Posted by HassanAjmal View Post

            Ex-Air Force did 5 years as an IT Guy (3c051)

            Fun times, and finished my Masters because of the GI Bill. Good deal.
            Good job friend!! Thanks for serving! where were you stationed?
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  • Profile picture of the author AirForceVet
    Many many thanks to all of you who have served! As for the individual who retired for the Salvation "Army" and the one who was involved in the "Cola Wars", I think the both of you should show a little more compassion for a thread of this nature.
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  • Profile picture of the author ImperatrizDigital
    sorry, i haven't been in any war
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    • Profile picture of the author AirForceVet
      Originally Posted by ImperatrizDigital View Post

      sorry, i haven't been in any war
      I'm sure of it...
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  • Profile picture of the author Adam Martinez
    Got out the Army in 08. served 4 years. 3rd battalion 75th ranger reg out of Benning. Spent a year and a half in the sand box (Iraq/kuwait) never to Afgan though thank God. Worst and best time of my life.
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    • Profile picture of the author AirForceVet
      Originally Posted by Adam Martinez View Post

      Got out the Army in 08. served 4 years. 3rd battalion 75th ranger reg out of Benning. Spent a year and a half in the sand box (Iraq/kuwait) never to Afgan though thank God. Worst and best time of my life.
      Thanks for serving my friend! Your bravery is much appreciated!
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  • Profile picture of the author Jonathan 2.0
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  • Profile picture of the author David Maschke
    Hey,

    Thanks for your service.

    My father, step-father, brother and now my nephew (who will ship out in a few weeks) joined the Air Force.

    I was the only dumb one and joined the Marines
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  • Profile picture of the author fitnessmaster
    I spent 4 years in the Marine Corps, great times!
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    since promoted to bugle corps, salvation army

    good life
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