How many military bubbas here?

**mddock58** · 29th September 06, 07:37 AM

Deleted original comments...

Did not serve, but fully support all who do, or did!

**SingleBarrelBourbon** · 29th September 06, 08:04 AM

US Navy Submarine Service

Active Duty May 1971 - September 1979

USS Sam Rayburn SSBN635(Blue)
USS New York City SSN696 Plankowner

**tomcherv** · 29th September 06, 09:21 AM

I went through the ROTC program in college. I graduated in 1987 and joined a reserve unit. I had two training tours in Korea, and was mobilized with the first Gulf War. I was on active duty with the Gulf War for 7 months, long enough for me to gain some VA benefits. I was also fortunate that my assignment was stateside (New Jersey and Delaware).

I moved to the IRR in 1993 and resigned my commission in 1998 or 1999.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

**switchblade5984** · 29th September 06, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by mddock58

Just curious Switchblade,
Why did you list the checkbox for those that did not serve as "Why join the Military?"

I haven't checked the box, because I find that comment as if I do not support or approve of miltary service, which is untrue.

I don't think I was right for service, but if called, I would serve.

AS it happened, I did not have to register for the draft, I turned 18 after it was ended in '76 and was 25 when it was reinstated.

I both approve of those who choose military service, and support what you do for all of us.

well i had a section for anti military but then i thought "do i really want to know?"

not ment as a non supporter more of i can do that in the private sector and make more money, or i dont want to join because i dont have a reason or heartfelt need...

so i hope you understand and that i did not offend you or anyone else!

James

**Red Lioness** · 29th September 06, 10:15 AM

6 years of active duty in the U.S. Air Force and Veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Desert Fox.

Which I guess makes me an ex-military bubbette.

**Kilted KT** · 29th September 06, 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by Red Lioness

...Operation Desert Fox...

why does it not surprise me that you would be involved in an operation called "Desert Fox"?

**SSgt Baloo** · 29th September 06, 11:35 AM

When I was stationed at Shaw AFB in South Carolina, one of the inprocessing events I attended was a "get to know the community" thing (more like Chamber of Commerce thing) for Sumpter South Carolina. The mayor introduced himself as "Mayor Bubba". I couldn't believe it at first, but none of the other local VIPs looked like they were trying to keep looking serious. Apparently the (multiply-reelected) mayor called himself that to reinforce his "good ol' boy" image.

I never did figure out if that was just his preferred "nick" or if that really was his given name.

~~SSgt Baloo

**filman** · 29th September 06, 05:11 PM

USMC for 6 yrs as a tanker , USN 2 yrs Gunners Mate Guns

**The Wizard of BC** · 29th September 06, 06:15 PM

Born at Camp Pendleton. Served as a military brat all my childhood. Then ran away to college.

Flunked out of the Seminary and joined Uncle Sam's Misguided Children.

Served in Viet-Nam and flew the third of the last Helo out of country.

Took a break and tried to be civvy. I really tried, really I did.

Re-uped, this time into the Army where I flew everything from OH-58 scooters to Cobra's and ended up as a test pilot on the AH-64 Apache.

Fired the third shot of Desert Storm Ver.1.0

They finally let me out in '91 so I went civvy again doing the same job but didn't have to get shot at and got paid way more.

When I first met Bobbie she was a Army Capt. & we were both at Ft. Hood. Now I'm married to her and we make kilts. Who'd a thunk?