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Sorry, what I meant was, thats why they are there current color, orange. Old New

Married people move every 4 years but its not to hard to do 2 tours back to back. Some manage to stay at the same location for up to 10 years. It all depends on the location and if your liked. Im sure you know how that goes. We hav both 65's and 60's up in Alaska. As for the colors, the...

I spent a few years on a boat out in Guam before switching over. Since then ive been at USCGAS Barbers Point Hawaii for about three years. We also have 60's in the Guard but we call it the Jayhawk, which doesnt sound nearly as tough as the Blackhawk.

Oh yes, when we're not flying, we're turning wrenches. After doing the maintenance, we suit up and go on the test flight. I dont think id have it any other way.

I dont fly, I ride. Im a Flight Mechanic on the HH-65C. I think they call it a Crew Chief in other services. I cover the pilots, operate the hoist, radios, and support the swimmer.

On the money. Thanks again...

Even better. Thanks alot.

(your help) I got this old (2002) picture of me in a WWII aircraft taken on Pagan Island in the Northern Marianas. I have a growing interest in all aviation but dont know to much about the older aircraft. I was hopeing one of you can tell me what fighter im sitting in. My guess would be a...