Well, I tend to browse and read more than post, but I should at least put an intro on here. I'm Cody and I just bought a MY MCS R56. I have had more fun in this car than anything else I've driven hands down. I've had fast cars that would inhale this thing, but nothing else has made me smile like this car.

I haven't seen any mention of military members yet so I'll try here. I'm active duty Army at Fort Campbell, KY. I'm a scout pilot with almost 10 years in now. I have yet to deploy due to being in flight school for most of the war. I'm curious as to how many military MINI owners are out there and hopefully I'll get the opportunity to meet some.

 

Welcome... THere are a lot of military folks here, we just don't advertise it. OPSEC....

MINIs are a blast aren't they? I used to be 58 crewshief!

 

Can I get a Hooah?

 

Well, Marine here, just reenlisted, and putting my R56 on order on the 1st. And, I'm over in the sandbox for the second time now. Can't wait to get home to my wife and new car

 

Black Hawk Crewchief here !

I had thought of asking the question before but never got around to it

Smiley

 

Army vet here. NBC Spec. Was in first Gulf War, primary duty station was Hanau Germany.

 

Army WO here stationed in GE, new to the site as well and looking forward to ordering my MCS in the very near future.

 

Has-been, broke-down, retired Commando here.. (better to have been a has-been than a never was.. ). Still in the business, only now I don't have to get my boots dusty..

Welcome aboard.. a sincere thanks for your service to a (mostly) grateful nation - and that goes for the rest of you currently serving and those who have served.

De Oppresso Liber!

 

Army brat here. Daughter of an Army General, former wife of a Navy SEAL. I've done my time

Welcome to the NAMily! Congrats on your MINI! And, let's not let it go without saying, because we can never say it enough, THANK YOU, to you...all of you....for your dedication, service, and sacrifice on behalf of all of us.

 

No harm in being proud of what you do. I certainly won't throw around operational intel and I'm sure nobody else here will either.

This community is much better than the mustang world. They are way too competitive and egotistical.

 

Sounds like it's time for a new MINI badge - Military MINI Owners! Salute!

 

Retired Army here but still serve as a civilian. Hats off to all those serving to include their families.

 

I'm AF, stationed in Florida, this is our first MC. Hope to get an MCS soon, since I can not pry the keys from my wifes hands.

 

I guess you have! This is one of those threads that hits on all cylinders! I was a brat, too, and lived in Hanau for a while (KindLotus post). Did a few years on active duty in the navy and retired from the reserves. My son is in OCS in Pensacola and will be ordering his Mini once in flight school. His anguish is whether to wait to see about the JCW 2009 model, or order before and start the mods.

 

Whats up, Im mil. I live in Germany bought mine over here. They ARE REAL fast on the autobahn.

 

Air Force here. Dad flew P-38s in the south pacific, I served from 69-73, been building F-16s since 82. Oldest son went Army. He was 82nd Airborne from 92-95.

 

Welcome to NAM!! For you and all the others that posted and to all who are serving and to those that have served, thank you for your service to our country. My time was 52 to 56 USN.

 

From a gal that likes instant gratification - within reason. Life is short. Buy/order now. Think of the 18 - 24 months worth of fun that he's missing out on right now. JCWs will get here, and they'll need a bit of time to work out the kinks, buy one now, and trade up in 3-4 years.

 

Can't leave ya hangin' like that dude, so "Hooah!"

Former Cable Dawg (31L), current GS here

 

54B? I was @ Pioneer Kaserne for 4 years

 

army/navy/marines brat here. although i never inlisted myself (the only male on my fathers side of the family to not do so since before the first world war) i grew up around you brave men and women my whole life. much love, respect and thanks to all past and currently serving for the sacrifice(s) you've made for us and most of all for the patience you have now during this BS situation Bush has us in.

 

Interesting... It sounds like you and I were in Hanau around the same time. I was in 3/227 in Fliegerhorst.

 

hi from the uk

 

Well, well.. well.. Thanks for taking a well intentioned thread and turning it political. Coming from the Big Apple, I can understand why you aren't too thrilled about the POTUS (y'all have a tendency to lean a..ahem... bit to the left up there (I swear, if I live to be a hundred, I'll never understand how y'all put an Arkansas resident in the Senate), so it's understandable. That's what's so great about this nation - EVERYONE has a right to voice his/her opinion.

Spend some time in the south or midwest - you might change your opinion - especially when you realize that all the man's really trying to do is ensure your safety, your kid's safety, and the safety of those who come after us.

'nuff said..

 

Hiya from So Cal - Navy Brat here... Father is a Retired Admiral - welcome aboard!!!

So - can you share some specifics about your MINI and some pictures???

Donna