Were you ever in the Armed Forces
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evangilder
"Shooter"
To the vets I have missed joining up, welcome aboard, gents. From one vet to another, head nod and a thanks.
parsifal
Colonel
Im a little late, and have been considering whether i should post my service details. Finally decided that I would.
Served in the RAN 1976-84. Officer Tarinee. Reached the rank of S/L, and qualified for my second ring. I trained on HMAS Vampire, a daring Class DD, and HMAS Jervis Bay a converted vehicle ferry, later seved on the carrier (Melbourne), and several Patrol Boats and an air warfare destroyer. Also hitched a few rides in a sub (unauthorised) and a few odds and sods. Whilst on the Patrollies was involved in our northern border protection watch, nabbing all the ilegal fishermen and immigrants trying to sneak into the country. Had one nutter take a few shots once. Took charge of of the boarding parties on a number of occasions , had some rather tense moments at times, but dont class it as front line action.
Was rejected for aircrew training, but accepted in the Tactical Warfare School, which is where I first became interested in military operations planning. Was in training as such when I joined the carrier in 1980. Saw some tense deployment during the 1st afghan war, after the russians looked like invading pakistan.
Volunteered for antarctic service, on the civilain supply ship the 'Nella Dan". Was on my way to the southern continent whaen I blacked out in a coma, suffering from Hyper glycaemia. Was airlifted off the ship and returned to oz, there to be medically discharged. That was towards the end of 1984.
Served in the RAN 1976-84. Officer Tarinee. Reached the rank of S/L, and qualified for my second ring. I trained on HMAS Vampire, a daring Class DD, and HMAS Jervis Bay a converted vehicle ferry, later seved on the carrier (Melbourne), and several Patrol Boats and an air warfare destroyer. Also hitched a few rides in a sub (unauthorised) and a few odds and sods. Whilst on the Patrollies was involved in our northern border protection watch, nabbing all the ilegal fishermen and immigrants trying to sneak into the country. Had one nutter take a few shots once. Took charge of of the boarding parties on a number of occasions , had some rather tense moments at times, but dont class it as front line action.
Was rejected for aircrew training, but accepted in the Tactical Warfare School, which is where I first became interested in military operations planning. Was in training as such when I joined the carrier in 1980. Saw some tense deployment during the 1st afghan war, after the russians looked like invading pakistan.
Volunteered for antarctic service, on the civilain supply ship the 'Nella Dan". Was on my way to the southern continent whaen I blacked out in a coma, suffering from Hyper glycaemia. Was airlifted off the ship and returned to oz, there to be medically discharged. That was towards the end of 1984.
RabidAlien
1st Lieutenant
Thanks for posting, Parsifal! 
mikewint
Captain
parsifal, front line is being shot at, so it all counts. in my first tour we were diddly-boping down a jungle trail when we walked into a VC column walking down the same trail. we both stopped looked at each other for a couple of seconds, we both turned and started firing on full auto in any and all directions. a week later i was awarded a CIB
welcome home brother, the diggers were some of the toughest troops in vietnam. used to run into them on china beach. they even brought FEMALES with them
welcome home brother, the diggers were some of the toughest troops in vietnam. used to run into them on china beach. they even brought FEMALES with them
RabidAlien
1st Lieutenant
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Dang. Our USO sucks!!!!
All of our USO shows for the most part including women in some form or fashion (NFL Cheerleaders, Playboy Playmates, Women of WWF, etc).
Damn was I young in these pics:
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vikingBerserker
Lieutenant General
Have you stopped grinning yet???????
to all the vets I've missed.
to all the vets I've missed.
mikewint
Captain
I posted pics on another thread (Best Helicopter) of the Bob Hope Show in Nha Trang so-
Ok, i admit it was more than just blood and guts:
1. Local musical groups at China Beach: "Ralling down the Riber"
2. Massage parlors everywhere this one in An Khe
3. China Beach an Aussie nurse
4. My #1 Hooch Maid at BMT
5. We even had a Dairy Queen (no milk cows in 'nam you should have tasted it)
Ok, i admit it was more than just blood and guts:
1. Local musical groups at China Beach: "Ralling down the Riber"
2. Massage parlors everywhere this one in An Khe
3. China Beach an Aussie nurse
4. My #1 Hooch Maid at BMT
5. We even had a Dairy Queen (no milk cows in 'nam you should have tasted it)
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mikewint
Captain
vikingBerserker
Lieutenant General
That's always a sign of a great lounge when there is a stretcher visable 
ARTESH
Chief Master Sergeant
Feb 7, 2015 - May 20, 2017
Served in 1) V. Co, 235th Tank Bttn, 92nd AD --- 2) IX. Co, 731st MP Bttn, 28 ID --- 3) MP HQ, Tehran --- 4) Artesh Forreign Affairs Office
also Western, Eastern and Southern Borders.
3 times Injured, 2 in Hand-to-Hand fights and once by PJAK Sniper
Feb 7, 15 - Apr 7, 15: BCT - 37th Armoured Brigade - Sharaaz, Fars, Iran.
Served in 1) V. Co, 235th Tank Bttn, 92nd AD --- 2) IX. Co, 731st MP Bttn, 28 ID --- 3) MP HQ, Tehran --- 4) Artesh Forreign Affairs Office
also Western, Eastern and Southern Borders.
3 times Injured, 2 in Hand-to-Hand fights and once by PJAK Sniper
Feb 7, 15 - Apr 7, 15: BCT - 37th Armoured Brigade - Sharaaz, Fars, Iran.
Greg Boeser
1st Sergeant
US Army, 1985 to 1989, USAR 1989 - 2005, retired CW2. One deployment to SWA. My youngest son was 2 months old the day I got called up. No diaper (nappy) changes for a whole year! Was co-located with a NG unit that was told they were being extended beyond their 179 day orders. Lot of sad faces. One day a few stray mortar rounds hit our compound, causing minimal damage and no casualties. Next day a Navy PO asked me to sign his recommendation for a CAR. It was some of the finest fiction I had ever read. When I stopped laughing, I told him that in the Army, It only counts as combat if you get to shoot back.
Robert Porter
Senior Master Sergeant
USAF 1978-1984 MOS 81150 Security Specialist. Worked with Nuclear Systems security, as well as Keys & Codes. Last base was FE Warren AFB in Cheyenne WY. For the 90th MSS (Missile Security Squadron). Met my first wife there who was also in the service, she was with the 90th FMMS, (Field Missile Maintenance Squadron).
Israeli Defense Forces 1972-1973 tank commander
7th Armored Brigade
87th Armored Reconnaissance Battalion
US Army 1977-1986 Cyptological Voice Intercept (3 years), MediEvac Pilot (6 years)
Defense Language Institute, Foreign Language Center
6th Bn, 1st Avn Bde
4th Bn, 3rd Avn Regt
7th Avn Bn
126th Air Ambulance Company
352nd Evac Hospital
7th Armored Brigade
87th Armored Reconnaissance Battalion
US Army 1977-1986 Cyptological Voice Intercept (3 years), MediEvac Pilot (6 years)
Defense Language Institute, Foreign Language Center
6th Bn, 1st Avn Bde
4th Bn, 3rd Avn Regt
7th Avn Bn
126th Air Ambulance Company
352nd Evac Hospital
Mainly28s
Senior Airman
Two years in the South African Air Force a long time ago. Mostly logistics at an air base, but I was also involved in work for the Air Force museum flight.
davparlr
Senior Master Sergeant
Did you get involved in the Yom Kippur War? Tough times. I was pulling Cold Banner alert (presidential support) at McGuire AFB, C-141s, on Oct 10, '73. we were alerted to go to Harrisburg, Pa. and pick up 40,000 lbs of Shrike missiles, anti-radar missiles. We flew to Oceana NAS where we unloaded unto an El Al airliner, which was completely covered by wrapping paper except for the open cargo doors. We made the national news as the first support of Israel in the war. Later on, we were flying regular support out of the Azores into Tel Aviv and back on one mission. I was told as we were off loading armament in Tel Aviv that they would be fired in 30 minutes!
USAF Band @ Chanute AFB IL from '83-'87. Played/toured mostly the upper midwest area playing concerts in support of recruiting and public affairs. I was 19-23 yrs old and those 4 yrs were probably the most pivotal 4 yrs of my musical career. Grew a lot musically playing with other fine musicians and those years were like going to college........then I went to college.....lol
Biggest mistake I've made since was going back and seeing what happened to Chanute since it was closed (thanks Bill Clinton) but that's an entirely different story/topic.
Biggest mistake I've made since was going back and seeing what happened to Chanute since it was closed (thanks Bill Clinton) but that's an entirely different story/topic.
