Military MINI owners?
1st Gear
Joined: Oct 2005
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Marine Corps 2002-present
Went MECEP (enlisted to officer) as a Sergeant in 2005, commissioned May 2008. Currently a 2nd LT in Air Traffic Control.
First Mini was BRG/B MCS. Sold in August 2006, worst mistake ever...
Currently looking at 09 MCS or JCW Hardtop
Went MECEP (enlisted to officer) as a Sergeant in 2005, commissioned May 2008. Currently a 2nd LT in Air Traffic Control.
First Mini was BRG/B MCS. Sold in August 2006, worst mistake ever...
Currently looking at 09 MCS or JCW Hardtop
4th Gear
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 343
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From: Yakima, Wa
US Air Force
1993-Present
F-16/F-22 Crew Chief
Nellis AFB, Nv
Osan AB, Korea
Spangdahlem AB, Germany
Nellis AFB, NV
currently Kunsan AB, Korea
Next up Elmendorf AFB, Ak
1993-Present
F-16/F-22 Crew Chief
Nellis AFB, Nv
Osan AB, Korea
Spangdahlem AB, Germany
Nellis AFB, NV
currently Kunsan AB, Korea
Next up Elmendorf AFB, Ak
Last edited by blainelv; Apr 15, 2009 at 07:25 PM.
Rogerssp 05,where are you stationed?I retired 16 years ago from the Corps,did 20 years in ATC,Tustin, El Toro,Camppen,New River,Iwakuni and,Funtema.Q
Last edited by ATCQL; Apr 15, 2009 at 07:42 PM. Reason: spelling
6th Gear
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,343
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From: Oahu, Hawai'i
I went to some little college near Sierra Vista, and did Schweinfurt for my first tour post-OCS. Loved it. Went to the States for 10 months for school, came back (to Wiesbaden) for an 8 year stretch -- 4 there, 4 in Heidelberg. Left only after being asked to sign to extend again. Lucked out, got orders for Hawaii, though I am half a world away right now.
Neutral
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 5
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From: san diego, sierra vista, germany
doppleganger indeed.. in schweinfurt mostly for 5 years, moved from wuerzburg to bamberg and back to schweinfurt (1st MP, 1ID).. currently in sierra vista (not going to cochise college though.. central texas) hoping to go back to germany, hawaii, or japan in the near future when my stablization is over. Where are you in hawaii, a buddy of mine stationed in hawaii but in iraq at the moment also.. small world..
Dude, Las Vegas SCCA is hoping to attract more Mini's to the autocross events. We went to one at the Speedway Bullring right across the runway from your work.
First off, thank you to those who have done this country such a great service and for protecting us!
Secondly, not to drag this off topic, but I'm currently deciding about joining the Air Force... I have always regretted not joining out of High School and now at 25, I'm seriously interested. I've talked to recruiter, have yet to do a physical and the ASVAB. Took a prelim for the ASVAB and scored 80+ so basically (from what the recruiter said) have the option of looking at any field... Ultimate goal is pilot...I'd have to accomplish it by the age of 28 though...
So, my questions, would you do it over again if you had the choice? Is there anything that you would give me as advice (you can PM me if need be to keep this from straying off topic).
Again, thank you for your dedication to this country. I have always honored those in uniform.
Secondly, not to drag this off topic, but I'm currently deciding about joining the Air Force... I have always regretted not joining out of High School and now at 25, I'm seriously interested. I've talked to recruiter, have yet to do a physical and the ASVAB. Took a prelim for the ASVAB and scored 80+ so basically (from what the recruiter said) have the option of looking at any field... Ultimate goal is pilot...I'd have to accomplish it by the age of 28 though...
So, my questions, would you do it over again if you had the choice? Is there anything that you would give me as advice (you can PM me if need be to keep this from straying off topic).
Again, thank you for your dedication to this country. I have always honored those in uniform.
I'm glad I served. I did my years during a weird time. Very soon after Vietnam, and the public's attitude towards the military was still pretty negative.
As far as should to to what you want to do at your age, what will you be doing at that age if you don't follow your dream?
4th Gear
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 343
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From: Yakima, Wa
A few times a year the base opens the flightline up to LV SCCA for a autocross event. Unfortunately everytime they held an event on base there was something going on where I could not participate. Now I am away from Las Vegas for at least 3 1/2 years.
So I thought I already posted here. If I did don't flame I can't remember crap. If not here it goes. I am a Hospital Corpsmen in the U.S. Navy.
Stationed at Naval Hospital Cherry Point, NC
Currently at Marine Corps Base Hawaii with 3rd Marine Regiment
Have orders to Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Fl
Stationed at Naval Hospital Cherry Point, NC
Currently at Marine Corps Base Hawaii with 3rd Marine Regiment
Have orders to Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Fl
6th Gear
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,343
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From: Oahu, Hawai'i
Yeah, actually in Iraq. HQ, 25th ID. Got there in time to grab a weapon and hop a flight. At least it'll be a nice place to visit on R&R....
1st Gear
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 34
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From: N.W.Pa.
Yea gads, all these lifers. I was in '69-'72 and was glad to get out !!! Not glad when I got back home though, times were tough back then. My prayers and thoughts go out to our boys serving now where ever they may be.
Mark
Mark
Women serving, too, thanks! (*snif snif* WHYYY do they always forget!?!? I feel so under-appreciated *snif snif* 
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1st Gear
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 34
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From: N.W.Pa.
x uh oh x, SOOOOO SORRRRY about that. Women served with me also and were one of the family, guess that's why I don't say it differently. I never looked down on the gals(well maybe sometimes), they are included and always be.
Mark
Mark
That's Ok, I was just joshin' you. The sentiment is appreciated, regardless of gender.
