Military. Who is serving or has served? - Page 2

derf · 03-13-2011, 09:28 PM

Why: Pay for college, I am still in because I actually enjoy it
Where: us army/active reserve
what: currently reserve mobilization combat training planner, I design lanes training scenarios

Plus I get to play with cool toys, These are from 2 weeks ago:

(yes this is really what he turned in to me)

and some other neato stuff

Dave · 03-13-2011, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by derf

Why: Pay for college, I am still in because I actually enjoy it
Where: us army/active reserve
what: currently reserve mobilization combat training planner, I design lanes training scenarios

Plus I get to play with cool toys, These are from 2 weeks ago:

(yes this is really what he turned in to me)

and some other neato stuff

That is the best risk assesment I've ever seen

derf · 03-13-2011, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

That is the best risk assesment I've ever seen

And he was dead serious, I have decided that from now on any time I do a risk assessment I will do a 2nd one and turn it in first, just for shits and giggles

And risk #2 applies to tigger

Archren · 03-15-2011, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

That is the best risk assesment I've ever seen

THIS! Epic win. I am so passing that on.

Why I joined: College money initially, stayed in because I'm a glutton for punishment. That and apparently 10 years of military experience means diddly in the civilian world.

What: Army Reserve 2000-2006; Texas Army National Guard 2007-Present. I chose Army initially because they offered me the higher bonus (when you're 17, $3000 seems like a lot of money).

What I do: I started out as a Paralegal (27D); reclassed to Transportation Movement Coordinator (88N); currently doing OJT for Personnel/Human Resources (42A) and a Colonel's executive assistant. Doesn't sound like much, but apparently we're a pretty high profile unit (Homeland Response Force), so maybe if I keep my smartass comments to a minimum around the bossman, I might actually get my E7 out of this assignment - assuming I don't submit my aviation warrant officer packet first.

Cutty72 · 03-13-2011, 09:40 PM

ND Army National Guard.
Joined 08NOV99.
Started as a construction equipment mechanic (62B), later reclass to 63B (now 91B), wheeled vehicle mechanic. Currently slotted in a 88N Movement supervisor position. Looking at going warrant in either 915A 919A (both maintenance) or 882A, Movement Officer.
I work full time as a federal technician for the Guard as a Brigade Logistics NCO.

I joined for the money, both college and the extra paycheck, and for the chance to travel and experience more. So far I have been able to travel a bit around the states, to Germany and Kosovo.
Reason I went Army, well, the Air Force wouldn't let me fly the fighters (bad eyes) and Army was the only other local entity.
Gladly without hesitation do it all over again.

Mikey · 03-13-2011, 10:17 PM

Active Duty AF here. Currently stationed in San Antonio, but I've been all over the place. I work in communications, and my job has me doing a lot of travelling, so I get to see some cool stuff at some really cool places.

I love what I do. I've turned down a lot of very high paying civilian-sector jobs to stay in. The civilian side just can't offer me what the AF can.

Mr Lefty · 03-13-2011, 10:39 PM

Active Air Force here, hit 9 Years the end of Feb... 11 to go.

I joined because I had no direction, and wanted to travel. Stayed because it fits me I love the constant change, and the sense of pride I have at the end of the day.

I'm currently in Mississippi, as a Military Training Leader (think drill instructor on decaf)... got another 2 years here then off to who knows where...

my original job is Medical Admin (forcibly retrained in Basic)

Razor · 03-14-2011, 04:11 PM

Air Force, Active duty...

Why? Because I wanted to fly, enough said...

When? 2001-current...

What? Navigator on various versions of C-130's... 2 years in japan in an airlift squadron, flew all around the Pacific (Vietnam, North and South Korea, Malaysia, Australia, etc etc) nearly five years with the 9 Special Operations Squadron at Eglin AFB in Fla refueling helicopters (53's, 47's, 60's), hauling America's trigger pullers (SEALs, MARSOC, Rangers, TF types, and a few un-nameables), resupplying said shooters with beans and bullets, currently with the 71st Rescue squadron still refueling helos, supporting Combat Search and Rescue, and dumping Pararescue Jumpers where ever they are needed...

VatorMan · 03-14-2011, 04:55 PM

13 years in the USN as an Electrician's Mate.

Why? To escape Texas.

Learn valuable skilz that have put me in a position to live the life I currently enjoy.

EpyonXero · 03-15-2011, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by VatorMan

13 years in the USN as an Electrician's Mate.

Why? To escape Texas.

Learn valuable skilz that have put me in a position to live the life I currently enjoy.

My dad was an EMC.

03-13-2011, 09:28 PM	#1
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Why: Pay for college, I am still in because I actually enjoy it Where: us army/active reserve what: currently reserve mobilization combat training planner, I design lanes training scenarios Plus I get to play with cool toys, These are from 2 weeks ago: (yes this is really what he turned in to me) and some other neato stuff __________________

03-13-2011, 10:17 PM	#6
Mikey Raving Lunatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas Moto: Concours 14 ABS, ZX6E Posts: 902	Active Duty AF here. Currently stationed in San Antonio, but I've been all over the place. I work in communications, and my job has me doing a lot of travelling, so I get to see some cool stuff at some really cool places. I love what I do. I've turned down a lot of very high paying civilian-sector jobs to stay in. The civilian side just can't offer me what the AF can. __________________ Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.

03-14-2011, 04:11 PM	#8
Razor Token Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: My House Moto: '07 Kawasaki Mean Streak Special Edition Posts: 109	Air Force, Active duty... Why? Because I wanted to fly, enough said... When? 2001-current... What? Navigator on various versions of C-130's... 2 years in japan in an airlift squadron, flew all around the Pacific (Vietnam, North and South Korea, Malaysia, Australia, etc etc) nearly five years with the 9 Special Operations Squadron at Eglin AFB in Fla refueling helicopters (53's, 47's, 60's), hauling America's trigger pullers (SEALs, MARSOC, Rangers, TF types, and a few un-nameables), resupplying said shooters with beans and bullets, currently with the 71st Rescue squadron still refueling helos, supporting Combat Search and Rescue, and dumping Pararescue Jumpers where ever they are needed... __________________ Power Corrupts, Absolute Power... is pretty damn neat

03-13-2011, 10:39 PM	#7
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	Active Air Force here, hit 9 Years the end of Feb... 11 to go. I joined because I had no direction, and wanted to travel. Stayed because it fits me I love the constant change, and the sense of pride I have at the end of the day. I'm currently in Mississippi, as a Military Training Leader (think drill instructor on decaf)... got another 2 years here then off to who knows where... my original job is Medical Admin (forcibly retrained in Basic)

03-14-2011, 04:55 PM	#9
VatorMan Wrap Yo Ass in Fiberglass Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: Feet Posts: 1,605	13 years in the USN as an Electrician's Mate. Why? To escape Texas. Learn valuable skilz that have put me in a position to live the life I currently enjoy.