For the veterans

[glennc]

Originally Posted by robin1349

I was @ Ft. McClellon just outside of Atlanta that is where I was for a little over 3 years, and yes it was hot and humid. But so was Alabama.

I thought Ft. McCellan was in northern Alabama, Ft. McPherson was close to Atlanta. Yes Alabama was hot and humid too, I was living In Birmingham AL. when I enlisted.

[kevink]

New here but did my stint too. USAF 1973-1994 retired Master Sargeant with tours at Eilson in Alaska, Maxwell in Alabama, Randolph in San Anotnio. And some 8 1/2 years in Germany with various side trips to Egypt, Morocco, Italy, Israel and any other corner of the Med you can think of. Specialty started as a glorified radio tech (NAV AIDS). Eventually went to SATCOM and found my way to Germany with the 1st Combat Communications Group. Best time I had in the service. SUset tour ended up being the White House Communications Agency in DC. Worked for Bush 41 for three years until THEY showed up. Gave them a month before I got fed up, put in my papers and retired. Now I'm one of those infamous Beltway Bandits (DC Contractors) trying hard to suck even more cash from Uncle Sugar!

[HarleyF250]

HarleyF250

17 yrs Air Force, still going. Ground trans, looks like I'm to far now to turn back. Might as well hit the gas and blast on through.

great forum.


TSgt, USAF

[Flex58]

Hooah! 23 years, US Army 1SG, Field Artillery. spent many a good and bad day at Ft. Hood, Camp Stanley, 3ID Schwienfurt, and Sill. Starting to enjoy retirement from the Army though it took two years to adapt to "civilized Living".

[glennc]

Originally Posted by Flex58

Hooah! 23 years, US Army 1SG, Field Artillery. spent many a good and bad day at Ft. Hood, Camp Stanley, 3ID Schwienfurt, and Sill. Starting to enjoy retirement from the Army though it took two years to adapt to "civilized Living".

Now it's time to start a second career. My wife works for TSA and many of her co-workers are retired Military going for their second retirement from Uncle Sam. My police SGT. was retired Air Force and now only has 5yrs for his police retirement.

[APendejo]

Originally Posted by Flex58

Hooah! 23 years, US Army 1SG, Field Artillery. spent many a good and bad day at Ft. Hood, Camp Stanley, 3ID Schwienfurt, and Sill. Starting to enjoy retirement from the Army though it took two years to adapt to "civilized Living".

Hey Flex58,
Sounds like you went in a bit after I got out of active.
If you could, tell me a bit about the benefits of retiring from the "new army".
When I was in we got a promise of 50% of base pay after 20 for highest rank, plus additional $ for any disability you could scam. Then they also promised 100% medical for you and your family and commisary acess just to name a few benefits.
Oh yea, I almost forgot, what is this HOOAHHH bullshit that the army is using.
We used to think the Marines were a bunch of retards, yelling OOOORAHHH! all the time, now the army has their own version of it.
No disrespect, I did a whole bunch of time in the green machine myself, just wondering. OBTW, congrats on your retirement.
AP
AP

[Masterchiefmike]

24 years next month, all in the silent service. I'll hang around as long as it stays fun!
Mike

[Jester870]

4 yrs active ARMY as 11M from 88-92, 3 yrs with 3rd AD , 5/5 Cav Kirchgoens Germany went to Saudi for 6 months attached to 4/32 Armor, then pcs'd to Ft Stewart...great times

[glennc]

Originally Posted by Jester870

4 yrs active ARMY as 11M from 88-92, 3 yrs with 3rd AD , 5/5 Cav Kirchgoens Germany went to Saudi for 6 months attached to 4/32 Armor, then pcs'd to Ft Stewart...great times

I was 3rd AD '67 Hanau, Germany friend of mine went to "The Rock"

[Hilblee]

Retired in 2006 after 22 years in the Air Force. "If it has a runway, I been there"