Rennies in camouflage

[Scotsman]

I just wanted to create a place to recognise our veterans ... I know there are quite a few in this forum.

I'll start:

Retired Army, was an Airborne Infantryman ... Hootie Hooo!

Currently my Son has taken the torch and is standing the post in Ft. Lewis, WA

... and yes, he too is an Army Airborne Infantryman ... chip off the ole block!

[Breandan]

Myself, 11B (Infantry) US Army, then 19D (Cavalry Scout) TX National Guard
My wife, 31B (Military Police) TX Army National Guard

[LadyShadow]

I was trying to do the college ROTC for the Army, but in the mean time I was in the New Mexico National Guard - Mechanics.

Hubby - Tank driver for the Army.  *I know, I know, I should know more than that.*

My Mom - Russian Linguist in the Air Force - vet.

Lil Sis - Currently Topo Analyst for Army

[Laird Fraser of Lovatt]

I did a little bit.

U.S. Army Airborne (82nd)/Pathfinder
U.S. Army Special Forces 1/5th

1986-1992
Operation Just Cause
Operation Desert Shield/Storm

*it was a job *

[Rowan MacD]

  Myself-Aircraft Maintenance Recon,  Desert Storm and Desert Calm.
Retired Airforce

[Lord Moravec]

Me 324th combat supply

[Angus]

I am proud to count myself amongst this fine group.

US ARMY E-6
My MOS's include:
Primary: 18D30 SF MEDICAL SGT
Secondary: 91C30 Practical Nurse NCO
91B30 Military Paramedic
91A30 Combat Medic
*11B30 Infantry
(*awarded by completion of SFQC)

Significant Medical/Combat Experience:

Attached as SF Medical Sgt (E6) to flight crew of Task Force 160, conducting flights between Rio Hato and Colon,
Panama during OPERATION: Blue Spoon/Just Cause 1988/89

Medical relief in northern Africa and Europe.
Secondary responder to Hohenfels Training Disaster.
Primary responder to Ramstein Airshow disaster.
Soviet Armenia Earthquake Relief Mission.

3 of my sons were in the NAVY, 1 is still serving.

[maelstrom0370]

22nd Air Force/Base Command Post
Got out right before Desert Shield became Desert Storm
Was stationed at Travis AFB
Shoulda stayed in...I'd have retired last year 

[RSLeask]

SSgt, USAF, Communication/Computer System Operations.  Currently assigned to Air Force Space Command Element, with duty location at the Pentagon. 
Prior to, was the Base Computer Security Manager at the 21 Comm Squadron, Peterson AFB, CO.

Separating 31 Jan 10 after almost 11 years.. unless they medically retire me before then.

[Genievea Brookstone]

US AirForce July 89-Nov 98

832 CES Prime BEEF
56 CES Disaster Prep
509 CES Readiness

DesertShield/DesertStorm Nov 90-Mar 91

[Zaubon]

Sorry, back in the late 70s they didn't let MPs (95B) wear camoflage. Just O.D. Fatigues or class As.    
6th M.P. Co (Muenster FRG) 1978-1980. (Tower Rat)

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

First of all, let me thank all of you for your service. Depending on your time of service, you allowed me the freedom to choose, or assisted me in the conduct of daily operations. You are all HEROES!

"A country that forgets its' veterans, is soon forgotten"

I'll start:

Retired Army, was an Airborne Infantryman ... Hootie Hooo!

And they said each of us is unique... ...you've been reading my service history haven't you Brother? 


-Blue Chord Mafia-

[Laird Fraser of Lovatt]

Seems to be quite a few of us.  I'll be interested to see how many.

Hoooaaah.

[Sir Ironhead]

Staff Sergeant, US Army, MOS 19K38, the 8 signifies that I am an instructor.
Since Basic Training in 1985, I have crewed and fired off all but three of the type of tanks the US had fielded since 1955:
M48A5
M60A1
M60A1 RISE
M60A1 RISE Passive
M60A3 TTS
XM1
M1
M1 IP
M1E1
M1A1
M1A1 Heavy
M1A1 Heavy Common
M1A1 AIM
M1A2
M1A2 SEP

Been stationed in Louisiana, Germany (with a side trip to Iraq in '91), Colorado, Iowa National Guard, Korea, Colorado (Iraq again in '03), and currently in Kentucky (with yet another trip to Iraq in '06) where I train brand new Lieutenants.

Yes I now know how to herd cats 

[Breandan]

Seems to be quite a few of us.  I'll be interested to see how many.

Hoooaaah.

It proves my contention that a renaissance festival- especially in Texas- is not the place with which to @#$%