Devil Dogs in Kilts?

[Alaskan Kilted Guy]

First of all, this is a great thread! It is wonderful to know I share the company of a bunch of proud veterans.

My Grandfather was a Marine in WWII. He earned the Purple Heart on Okinawa. Left the service after the war.

My brother is a currently serving Infantryman in the US Army.

I was an Infantryman in the US Army from 94-98, Army National Guard 98-01, and Air National Guard supply systems analyst 01-04.

My glass is raised to all who have served their countries, those who couldn't for one reason or another, and those who chose not to.

[Irish in Tacoma]

89-96 Army Combat Engineer, first at Bamberg, Germany (Blue Babe) then Fort Lewis, WA. Desert Storm supporting 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment. We cut the holes in the berm so VII Corps could execute Schwartzkopf's left hook from Saudi into Iraq.

96 to Present Civil Engineer with the WA Air National Guard. Did a tour at CJTF Horn of Africa in Djibouti in 2004, where the base was run by Marines. Our staff engineer, a Marine Reservist from Cherry Point, said when he arrived, "This is a different kind of war. I got off the plane with 2 computers and no guns."

I think several of you have hit on what makes Marines different. They have a much better understanding and reverance for their history and traditions. In one word, PRIDE.

[Graywolf]

Here's to all those who have served and are serving this great country.

I served 6 years in USN as MM/ELT. 9 months on USS Dahlgren, DDG-12, and 2 1/2 years on USS Eisenhower, CVN-69. Between I did 6 months at NUCPWRSCHOOL and 9 months at prototype in Ballston Spa, NY.

My daughter served in Air Force 4 years active, 4 years inactive reserves. Her husband is FCT 1 on board Jone Paul Jones.

My son served in Operation Iraqi Freedom 1, Aug 2003 - April 2004 as platoon leader of armor unit, 1-13, in Khadymaya (sp?) Baghdad. Then from January 2005 - February 2006 as platoon leader of Scout/sniper unit for 1-13 out of Camp Taji, NW of Baghdad. He just got out last May.

All three of my brothers served, 1 retired as CDR, other two were enlisted. Father served in Pacific in WWII, Korea, and in Med for 1st Lebanon crisis, Engineering Officer of the USS Saratoga, CVA-60.

Have anscestors who served with CSA, on Mother's side, from SC and Father's side, from Maryland. Also Father's side includes several legislators jailed by Lincoln in Maryland, to prevent, or at least make them think about their votes on Maryland secession.

Finally, on Mother's side Capt Barker, who served with Francis Marion during Revolution and Father's side includes signer of Maryland Declaration of Rights.

[AnimalK]

Me - US Army 1984-87 54C Smoke Generator Operator, Tool Room Clerk, TAMMS Clerk, PLL Clerk, Protocol Driver 164th CML Co, Ft Lewis, WA, Air Assault Class 20-86 Ft Campbell, KY 1986

Brother US Army 1986-1990 98G Russian Linguist/MI/Signal Interceptor, Garlstedt Germany

Dad - USMCR LtCol, (Retarded) 1963-1986 With Active drills from Quantico-Lejeune-29 Palms-Pt Mugu

Uncle - US Army Engineer Corps attached to SF Group in Viet Nam 1968-1972 (I think)

Great Uncle (Paternal) - US Army - Cavalry 1937-1942 (Did the E1,E2,E3,E2,E3,E4,E3,E4,E5,E4,E5 Promotion/Demotion thing, usually as a result of the combination of hookers and booze),
1st Special Service Force 1942-44

Aleutians campaign, 1943
* Kiska & Little Kiska - August 15-August 19, 1943
* Segula Island - August 17, 1943

Italian (Naples-Foggia, Anzio, Rome-Arno) campaigns 1943-1944
* Monte la Difensa, Rocca d'Evandro - December 3-December 6, 1943
* Monte la Remetanea, Rocca d'Evandro - December 6-December 9, 1943
* Monte Sambúcaro, S.Pietro-S.Vittore - December 25 (Christmas Day), 1943
* Radicosa, S.Vittore - January 4, 1944
* Monte Majo - January 6, 1944
* Monte Vischiataro - January 8, 1944
* Anzio - February 2-May 10, 1944
* Monte Arrestino - May 25, 1944
* Rocca Massima - May 27, 1944
* Colle Ferro - June 2, 1944
* Rome - June 4, 1944

Southern France, (Alpes-Maritimes) campaign, 1944
* Iles d'Hyères - August 14-August 17, 1944
* Grasse - August 24, 1944
* Villeneuve-Loubet - August 26, 1944
* Vence - September 1, 1944
* Drap - September 3, 1944
* L'Escarène - September 5, 1944
* La Turbie - September 6, 1944
* Menton - September 7, 1944

Rhineland campaign, 1944
* Franco-Italian border - September 7 - November 30, 1944

Korea 1950-1953,
Instructor Spec Warfare Center Ft Bragg, 1962
MAAG Advisor, Viet Nam, 1962
Retired as LTC 1972
Purple Heart (4 clusters 2 in WWII, 2 in Korea), Silver Star (3 clusters 1 in WWII, 2 in Korea), Bronze Star (in WWII,), Airborne, CIB x 2 (WWII/Korea).
He was a true Warrior.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to all vets, past and present, for your service and sacrifice,

[Chase]

I posted a T-shirt design in the Kilt Accessories forum...Check it out.

Semper Fi

[dpseadvr]

Looks like you guys posted your DD214s
T shirt looked good chase

[Mr. MacDougall]

For the citizens who are wondering at this point... a DD214 is a person's discharge from active duty form. It lists in brief a person's service, what awards and commendations they've received, and so on.

[Perldog007]

USN 79-82 rode the Nimitz - excellent cheeseburgers to be had thar. Fought the ship for a minute or so in the Gulf of Sidra otherwise peacefull times.

Fathered a jarhead he just got back from the sandbox and is winding down his enlistment at Pendleton.

Kilted most of the time myself. The lad has yet to wear his first.

[kiltedinUSMC]

USN 79-82 rode the Nimitz - excellent cheeseburgers to be had thar. Fought the ship for a minute or so in the Gulf of Sidra otherwise peacefull times.

Fathered a jarhead he just got back from the sandbox and is winding down his enlistment at Pendleton.

Kilted most of the time myself. The lad has yet to wear his first.

I am station on pendelton wheres ur son at on base?

[Nervous Jock]

Not a Marine obviously but had the joy of 24 years in the Territorial Army in the UK. I also get promoted and take over Company Command on Christmas day!!