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Post by shaun on Jul 11, 2008 21:57:06 GMT -5
I am currently active duty Navy. Not overseas anymore, but I spent 4 years on the USS Albuquerque, with quite a bit of time over in that certain area. I'm on shore duty now, teaching students how to operate nuclear reactor plants. I'm not posting here for any sympathy or anything, just adding my name to the list. I know I wasn't out on the front lines, but I know a lot of people who have been and currently are. I have nothing but respect for anybody doing their part, whether it's on the front lines, on a ship, or even making food for those doing the fighting. If ANY of those pieces weren't there, the whole thing would fall apart.
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Post by Peachs on Jul 11, 2008 22:01:57 GMT -5
I am currently active duty Navy. Not overseas anymore, but I spent 4 years on the USS Albuquerque, with quite a bit of time over in that certain area. I'm on shore duty now, teaching students how to operate nuclear reactor plants. I'm not posting here for any sympathy or anything, just adding my name to the list. I know I wasn't out on the front lines, but I know a lot of people who have been and currently are. I have nothing but respect for anybody doing their part, whether it's on the front lines, on a ship, or even making food for those doing the fighting. If ANY of those pieces weren't there, the whole thing would fall apart. I love my man  I never tire of hearing silly stories from his days on the boat |
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Post by plungerhand on Jul 11, 2008 22:17:02 GMT -5
Spent 3 years as a medic in an armour battalion in Mainz, Germany. It was a job. Craziest thing, my father lived in the same building at Lee Barracks 30 years prior, serving with the 82nd.
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Post by Fistor on Jul 11, 2008 22:20:43 GMT -5
Spent 3 years as a medic in an armour battalion in Mainz, Germany. When was this? |
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Post by plungerhand on Jul 11, 2008 22:31:59 GMT -5
Spent 3 years as a medic in an armour battalion in Mainz, Germany. When was this? 87-90. |
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Post by Fistor on Jul 11, 2008 22:37:37 GMT -5
Medics are probably the bravest/craziest bastards in the services. Have you seen Band of Brothers? They dedicated one episode (Bastogne) looking through the eyes of a medic. I can't imagine what those guys went through with no medicine and extremely limited facilities in WWII. That episode (I know, I watched it, you lived it - I'm a huge pussy) really made me appreciate what they had to go through. As much as a television program can, anyway. |
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Post by plungerhand on Jul 11, 2008 22:57:42 GMT -5
Medics are probably the bravest/craziest bastards in the services. Have you seen Band of Brothers? They dedicated one episode (Bastogne) looking through the eyes of a medic. I can't imagine what those guys went through with no medicine and extremely limited facilities in WWII. That episode (I know, I watched it, you lived it - I'm a huge pussy) really made me appreciate what they had to go through. As much as a television program can, anyway. I just got episode 1 from my netflix. I've seen it several times. My wife said she wants to see it, but I think she's just being polite. I get teared up every time. I know,(gay,gay,gay), but that was a great series. I can't imagine walking a mile in their shoes. I can only hope it wasn't for naught. |
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Post by vsangelchick on Jul 11, 2008 23:11:52 GMT -5
I'm marrying my soldier in Oct, and I know the biggest thing that helped while he was overseas was the packages, letters, emails, etc. Knowing there's someone back home who cares enough to take a little bit of time to spend on them goes a long way. The best thing about his unit was meeting them all, and being accepted like a part of a family. Two of them are standing up with him, and I'm proud just to know them.
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Post by Fistor on Jul 12, 2008 11:06:15 GMT -5
Medics are probably the bravest/craziest bastards in the services. Have you seen Band of Brothers? They dedicated one episode (Bastogne) looking through the eyes of a medic. I can't imagine what those guys went through with no medicine and extremely limited facilities in WWII. That episode (I know, I watched it, you lived it - I'm a huge pussy) really made me appreciate what they had to go through. As much as a television program can, anyway. I just got episode 1 from my netflix. I've seen it several times. My wife said she wants to see it, but I think she's just being polite. I get teared up every time. I know,(gay,gay,gay), but that was a great series. I can't imagine walking a mile in their shoes. I can only hope it wasn't for naught. Not gay at all. I'm glad to see it had the same effect on a member of the armed forces that it did with me. Whenever my wife and I watch it, we always end up talking about her grandpa, who fought in WWII and died a few years ago. He didn't like to talk about the war that much, but he did once reveal that he saw Musolini hanging in Italy. He was an amazing guy, as a lot of the WWII vets are. I was a paul bearer at his funeral, and couldn't stop blubbering while we were moving the casket. I only knew him for a short time, but he had a huge impact upon my life. So yeah, it's a pretty amazing series to watch. |
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Post by Peachs on Jul 12, 2008 12:40:28 GMT -5
I might have to watch it... I haven't either
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Post by potthole on Jul 12, 2008 14:00:17 GMT -5
On my wedding night, my new wife and I were checking into the Amway (nice hotel in downtown GR, for those of you not in the area). As we were at the desk checking in, both with our wedding attire on still, a man in military fatigues (I want to say Marines or Army... I know he wasn't wearing Navy or Air Force) came walking over. He extended his hand, telling us he just wanted to say congrats on getting married.
I was a little stunned, not really sure what to say for a moment. A soldier, coming over to shake my hand? Once I had a moment to soak everything in, I responded, telling him that it was me who should be coming and shaking his hand, thanking him for his service.
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Post by dasbow on Jul 14, 2008 12:49:11 GMT -5
Spent 3 years as a medic in an armour battalion in Mainz, Germany. When was this? Cool. I was at Ramstein from 86-88. Went to Mainz for Fastnacht and passed out in a phone booth. From what I remember I had a great time. |
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Post by plungerhand on Jul 14, 2008 12:52:58 GMT -5
Cool. I was at Ramstein from 86-88. Went to Mainz for Fastnacht and passed out in a phone booth. From what I remember I had a great time. I was there 87-90 at Lee Barracks. The beer was awesome. Doesn't quite taste the same here  |
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Post by dasbow on Jul 14, 2008 12:59:57 GMT -5
Cool. I was at Ramstein from 86-88. Went to Mainz for Fastnacht and passed out in a phone booth. From what I remember I had a great time. I was there 87-90 at Lee Barracks. The beer was awesome. Doesn't quite taste the same here What I loved was all the freakin' concerts. I saw just about everybody I would have wanted to. Judas Priest at Ludwigshaven in front of only 5000 people, Monsters of Rock with 70,000 Germans screaming their heads off for The Scorpions. There was always someone playing within driving distance. |
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Post by Peachs on Jul 14, 2008 13:37:34 GMT -5
anyone seen the Semper Fi documentary on Showtime?? Its about a homosexual Marine in Iraq. It's interesting stuff
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Post by wienerpoopie on Jul 14, 2008 13:39:03 GMT -5
I watched the first part of Generation Kill on HBO, that’s a good mini series
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Post by Peachs on Jul 14, 2008 13:42:03 GMT -5
I watched the first part of Generation Kill on HBO, that’s a good mini series SHIZ! I missed it, I'll have to see if theyre going to re air it.... |
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Post by Peachs on Jul 14, 2008 13:44:43 GMT -5
I watched the first part of Generation Kill on HBO, that’s a good mini series SHIZ! I missed it, I'll have to see if theyre going to re air it.... even more shiz.. We don't have HBO... only the other channels...  |
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Post by Fistor on Jul 14, 2008 13:46:37 GMT -5
SHIZ! I missed it, I'll have to see if theyre going to re air it.... even more shiz.. We don't have HBO... only the other channels... even MORE shiz.....you don't have a TV..... |
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Post by wienerpoopie on Jul 14, 2008 13:47:35 GMT -5
SHIZ! I missed it, I'll have to see if theyre going to re air it.... even more shiz.. We don't have HBO... only the other channels... Its only seven parts, you should be able to rent some of them this winter I would think  |
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Post by Peachs on Jul 14, 2008 13:49:41 GMT -5
but but but.. I wanna see it nowwwwwww
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Post by plungerhand on Jul 14, 2008 13:51:40 GMT -5
I was there 87-90 at Lee Barracks. The beer was awesome. Doesn't quite taste the same here What I loved was all the freakin' concerts. I saw just about everybody I would have wanted to. Judas Priest at Ludwigshaven in front of only 5000 people, Monsters of Rock with 70,000 Germans screaming their heads off for The Scorpions. There was always someone playing within driving distance. Hell yeah cuz!! Seen Ac/Dc and Pink Floyd in Frankfurt. Had a blast in country. |
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Post by Peachs on Jul 14, 2008 13:57:03 GMT -5
even more shiz.. We don't have HBO... only the other channels... even MORE shiz.....you don't have a TV..... I've got a tv... a very nice one |
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Post by plungerhand on Jul 14, 2008 14:06:57 GMT -5
even MORE shiz.....you don't have a TV..... I've got a tv... a very nice one oh yeah? I have a 20 inch black and white!!!LOL After my 3 yr old took a water-spray bottle and loaded up the VHS slot(it was one of those combo tv/vcr/chs), and shorted out the whole deal. Then my 6 year old Sharpied the Kids computer moniter, I have resolved to the fact I won't EVER have anything nice. Yes, I also have crayon colored walls. |
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Post by wienerpoopie on Jul 14, 2008 14:08:34 GMT -5
I've got a tv... a very nice one oh yeah? I have a 20 inch black and white!!!LOL After my 3 yr old took a water-spray bottle and loaded up the VHS slot(it was one of those combo tv/vcr/chs), and shorted out the whole deal. Then my 6 year old Sharpied the Kids computer moniter, I have resolved to the fact I won't EVER have anything nice. Yes, I also have crayon colored walls. HAHA, those little rascals |
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Post by Allyson on Jul 14, 2008 14:13:20 GMT -5
Aaaaanyways, getting this thread back on topic, CVS was having a sale on those little portable clip-on personal fans so I got a bunch of those and they are going out in a care package to Afghanistan today :-)
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Post by dasbow on Jul 14, 2008 14:26:36 GMT -5
What I loved was all the freakin' concerts. I saw just about everybody I would have wanted to. Judas Priest at Ludwigshaven in front of only 5000 people, Monsters of Rock with 70,000 Germans screaming their heads off for The Scorpions. There was always someone playing within driving distance. Hell yeah cuz!! Seen Ac/Dc and Pink Floyd in Frankfurt. Had a blast in country. Did you see AC/DC at the Festhalle with Dokken? That was my birthday present to myself. That, and the Ted Nugent/Krokus show the night before at the Eberthalle in Ludwigshaven. |
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Post by The Biff Lebowski on Jul 14, 2008 14:26:53 GMT -5
Aaaaanyways, getting this thread back on topic, CVS was having a sale on those little portable clip-on personal fans so I got a bunch of those and they are going out in a care package to Afghanistan today :-) *exalt* |
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Post by plungerhand on Jul 14, 2008 14:36:06 GMT -5
Aaaaanyways, getting this thread back on topic, CVS was having a sale on those little portable clip-on personal fans so I got a bunch of those and they are going out in a care package to Afghanistan today :-) *exalt* please excuse 2 vets for reliving the "glory" days.. *Thank you troops, but shut it already* |
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