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texxasco · 09-09-2005, 07:49 PM

I am just curious as to how many current or ex military members we have represented here on TFP? If you would, list your dates of service, branch, places you were assigned, and job specialty.

Here's Mine:

67V - Observation/Scout Aircraft Mechanic/Crewchief
Maintained and flew in OH-58 A & C model Helicopters (Bell Jet Ranger)

Fort Jackson, SC - Basic Training 1983
Fort Rucker, AL - Advanced Individual Training - 1983
Fort Campbell, KY - B Trp 2/17th Air Cav, 101st ABN DIV - 1983 - 1986

I was born in Wurzburg, Germany in 1964 and lived in Giessen, Germany from 1973-1976. I also lived in Virginia, California, Alabama, and Texas as an Army Brat.

After discharging from the Army in 1986 I went on to work for Lockheed Support Systems, Inc. at Fort Hood. We maintained a fleet of Army helicopters to include OH-58 A,C&D, UH-1H&V, UH-60, and AH-64 A & D. I worked for Lockheed until November 1998, which included a tour in Iraq (pre 9/11) in supprt of 1st Cav from Fort Hood, as a civilain aircraft mechanic.

I have a lot of happy memories from the military, and am proud to have served. I only wish I had continued til retirement. But, I was young and dumb when I got out, eager to make good money as a defense contractor employee. I don't regret that, but it would have been better to have stayed in.

So, if you've served, or are serving, I'd like to hear from you. If you have not served, feel free to add to this thread, and that explains the poll.

09-09-2005, 07:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
texxasco Insane Location: Somewhere in East Texas	Have You or Are You Still Serving in the Military? I am just curious as to how many current or ex military members we have represented here on TFP? If you would, list your dates of service, branch, places you were assigned, and job specialty. Here's Mine: 67V - Observation/Scout Aircraft Mechanic/Crewchief Maintained and flew in OH-58 A & C model Helicopters (Bell Jet Ranger) Fort Jackson, SC - Basic Training 1983 Fort Rucker, AL - Advanced Individual Training - 1983 Fort Campbell, KY - B Trp 2/17th Air Cav, 101st ABN DIV - 1983 - 1986 I was born in Wurzburg, Germany in 1964 and lived in Giessen, Germany from 1973-1976. I also lived in Virginia, California, Alabama, and Texas as an Army Brat. After discharging from the Army in 1986 I went on to work for Lockheed Support Systems, Inc. at Fort Hood. We maintained a fleet of Army helicopters to include OH-58 A,C&D, UH-1H&V, UH-60, and AH-64 A & D. I worked for Lockheed until November 1998, which included a tour in Iraq (pre 9/11) in supprt of 1st Cav from Fort Hood, as a civilain aircraft mechanic. I have a lot of happy memories from the military, and am proud to have served. I only wish I had continued til retirement. But, I was young and dumb when I got out, eager to make good money as a defense contractor employee. I don't regret that, but it would have been better to have stayed in. So, if you've served, or are serving, I'd like to hear from you. If you have not served, feel free to add to this thread, and that explains the poll. __________________ ...A Bad Day of Fishing is Better Than a Great Day at Work!