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From: San Diego CA
I have been thinking about asking this one for awhile and the "vet" thread made me to decide to do it. Who here is in the military?(ret,active)(brits can join too) What branch, NEC/MOS(what do you do) how long have you been in? from the last thread it was redleg, Nick_T, who else? I have seen a coupe of pictures with the DOD decal. I'll start.
I am currently active in the Navy. I am a Hospital Corpsman (HM) and have been for 13 years and have spent about 12 days on a ship but countless months in the desert, on top of mountains in rice paddies. my NEC are 8483/9502/8404.
8483- SURGICAL TECH I work in the operating room and assist with surgeries and have been doing so for 7 yearsand 6 mo last year in the desert.
9502-INSTRUCTOR I teach Pre-hospital Life Support (PHTLS) which is a class for EMT/PAramedic types. I also teach Combat Trauma Management which is emergency intervention on critically injured patients ie chest tubes, pericardiocentesis, cricothyroidotomy etc.
8404-FLEET MARINE FORCE CORPSMAN this is the tricky one. Unknown to most people the MArines have no medical. They count on the Navy for this. So for all those Marines on the front lines there is 1 HM for about every 30 Marines taking care of them as they are shot. We are allowed to wear the Marine Uniform with Navy rankings(except dress blues) In the statue of the raising of the flag at Iwo Jima there is a Navy Corpsman(actually a pharmacist mate but this later became Corpsman. I served with the Marines as a grunt doc for 4 years. Then later as a surgical tech with Group ( think MASH)
I am currently active in the Navy. I am a Hospital Corpsman (HM) and have been for 13 years and have spent about 12 days on a ship but countless months in the desert, on top of mountains in rice paddies. my NEC are 8483/9502/8404.
8483- SURGICAL TECH I work in the operating room and assist with surgeries and have been doing so for 7 yearsand 6 mo last year in the desert.
9502-INSTRUCTOR I teach Pre-hospital Life Support (PHTLS) which is a class for EMT/PAramedic types. I also teach Combat Trauma Management which is emergency intervention on critically injured patients ie chest tubes, pericardiocentesis, cricothyroidotomy etc.
8404-FLEET MARINE FORCE CORPSMAN this is the tricky one. Unknown to most people the MArines have no medical. They count on the Navy for this. So for all those Marines on the front lines there is 1 HM for about every 30 Marines taking care of them as they are shot. We are allowed to wear the Marine Uniform with Navy rankings(except dress blues) In the statue of the raising of the flag at Iwo Jima there is a Navy Corpsman(actually a pharmacist mate but this later became Corpsman. I served with the Marines as a grunt doc for 4 years. Then later as a surgical tech with Group ( think MASH)
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From: boston
hey what up.
if it counts i joined the corps last june and am waiting to be shipped to bootcamp after graduation. just wanted to say hi to a fellow service member and to thank u corpsmen for watching the backs of marines in battle and in peace. thanks man.
if it counts i joined the corps last june and am waiting to be shipped to bootcamp after graduation. just wanted to say hi to a fellow service member and to thank u corpsmen for watching the backs of marines in battle and in peace. thanks man.
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Hopefully this isn't some "don't ask, don't tell" kinda thing.
I'm an active duty Air Force Space and Missile Officer (AFSC 13S4) with 14 years in. I'm stationed at Buckley AFB in Denver and can't tell you what I do. We don't kill anyone anymore, we just neuralize you...
Motor On On!!!
Bob
I'm an active duty Air Force Space and Missile Officer (AFSC 13S4) with 14 years in. I'm stationed at Buckley AFB in Denver and can't tell you what I do. We don't kill anyone anymore, we just neuralize you...
Motor On On!!!
Bob
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9 years Army Reserve , of which 28 months were spent on active duty after 9-11.
95b Military Police Sgt. ,Homeland Defense the last 28 months at Ft. Dix/MAFB (the crapiest base on the east coast, bunch of has been ,active duty wanna-bees)
ETS date was 1 Aug 2003 , held over contract on stop-loss active duty till 1 Feb 2004 and fially released from the Army on 1 April 2004 :smile:
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95b Military Police Sgt. ,Homeland Defense the last 28 months at Ft. Dix/MAFB (the crapiest base on the east coast, bunch of has been ,active duty wanna-bees)
ETS date was 1 Aug 2003 , held over contract on stop-loss active duty till 1 Feb 2004 and fially released from the Army on 1 April 2004 :smile:
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My DOGHOUSE, "04" MCS indi blue (all the way)#1,HK with XM,chrome mirror caps,BORLA race, Pilo CAI,C F frost sport stripes,tinted,fogs,aero grill w/chrome trim, Rear-Seat-Delete...."back seats???..we don't need no steeinking back seats!!"
Greetings. I'm an AF Intel Officer w/ 17 years so far. They trained me to be an Imagery Analyst but as an officer I've spent my time doing other things like building intel collection systems, deploying same, organizing units, etc. At the moment I'm a grad school professor. sdw
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From: British Columbia-Canada
The father of good friend of mine's girlfriend collects real tanks. I happened to catch a couple of pics with it and my MCS one day. Thought that was a pretty cool experience checking that thing out. That's about as close as I came to anything to do with combat. 
I don't have a website or the know-how to post the pics, otherwise I would. Oh well. Motor On safely soldiers!
Cheers,
I don't have a website or the know-how to post the pics, otherwise I would. Oh well. Motor On safely soldiers!Cheers,
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From: Federal Way, WA
Hello, I'm active Air Force, well until June 28th. After the last stressful 3 years at Rhein Main Air Base, I'm calling it quits and finishing college. I was to recieve orders to Denver Co, so I would have been living near bobhighley1, and loved every minute living in Colorado. But instead, I'll go back to Tacoma, WA to start civillian life and can't wait!
I've been in almost 6 years, I'm a SSgt, and work at the passenger terminal, loading whiney dependents onto free flights all day long, and babysitting troops on their way to and from downrange. You'd be surprised at how many don't want to obey the no drinking rules, consequently going to jail!
I inspect the airlines who fly for the military to make sure they do their job according to specific contracts as well, which has landed me some job offers down the road.
I have respect for all of you in the military who want to make it a lifestyle and career. I really don't enjoy military life, but for those of you that do, that's great and thank you.
I am thankful that the military has afforded me the opportunity to buy such a great car at thousands less than others on this board have had to pay. I'm also thankful I was able to be apart of the Air Force for 6 years, and wouldn't have done it another way if I had the chance.
Who here bought their Mini from Chris Cadotte in K-town???? He's a great guy!
I've been in almost 6 years, I'm a SSgt, and work at the passenger terminal, loading whiney dependents onto free flights all day long, and babysitting troops on their way to and from downrange. You'd be surprised at how many don't want to obey the no drinking rules, consequently going to jail!
I inspect the airlines who fly for the military to make sure they do their job according to specific contracts as well, which has landed me some job offers down the road.
I have respect for all of you in the military who want to make it a lifestyle and career. I really don't enjoy military life, but for those of you that do, that's great and thank you.
I am thankful that the military has afforded me the opportunity to buy such a great car at thousands less than others on this board have had to pay. I'm also thankful I was able to be apart of the Air Force for 6 years, and wouldn't have done it another way if I had the chance.
Who here bought their Mini from Chris Cadotte in K-town???? He's a great guy!
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From: San Antonio, TX
Branch: Air Force (Active Duty)
Time: 16 years in May
AFSC: 11A4A (C-5 Pilot) / 11A4Y (Rated Staff Officer)
Location: Ramstein AB, GE for one more month, then to Randolph AFB, TX
Mini: 04 Cooper S PS/B, Sport, Premium, Cold Wx.
Time: 16 years in May
AFSC: 11A4A (C-5 Pilot) / 11A4Y (Rated Staff Officer)
Location: Ramstein AB, GE for one more month, then to Randolph AFB, TX
Mini: 04 Cooper S PS/B, Sport, Premium, Cold Wx.
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USAF Retired. I worked high level avionics and electronic systems and now a civilian contractor working with the USAF in Florida. I spent most of my career working in different countries around the world.
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From: Washington, DC
Colonel, US Army Retired. 30 years, One Month and 25 Days active duty. Traded my uniform for a suit and now work at a "Think Tank" in DC with a bunch of tree hugging liberals... go figure.
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'02 EB/W MCS, Rogue intake, Helix 15% pulley, Webb/Powerchips ECU, Magnaflow exhaust, Alta Oil Catch Can, Exel TZ-10 white wheels, Magnecor wires, Denso Iridiums, XM Satellite
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From: Massachusetts
Great Post !
I'm a Major in the RIANG and have been for nearly 17 years. My background is as a Combat Communications Engineer and I love the job.
I recently had the privilege of serving with 11 of my fellow troops from the 281 Combat Communications Group and many of America's finest full time and part time troops while stationed on the island country of Bahrain for 6 months, supporting Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.
All our Men and Women Airmen/Soldiers/Sailors/Marines are doing an outstanding job to keep us all safe. We should all be proud of them.
My prayers goes out to the families of the fine soldiers that have been killed/wounded in combat.
I ordered my 03 IB MCS before I left but had to put the order on hold while I was deployed. Thanks to this great site, I was able to keep up with all the goings on in the MINI world. The day after I landed back in the US, I drove to the dealer, the fine folks at MINI of Peabody, and re-issued the order for an 04 IB MCS. Took delivery in November, and have been smiling ever since.
I'm a Major in the RIANG and have been for nearly 17 years. My background is as a Combat Communications Engineer and I love the job.
I recently had the privilege of serving with 11 of my fellow troops from the 281 Combat Communications Group and many of America's finest full time and part time troops while stationed on the island country of Bahrain for 6 months, supporting Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.
All our Men and Women Airmen/Soldiers/Sailors/Marines are doing an outstanding job to keep us all safe. We should all be proud of them.
My prayers goes out to the families of the fine soldiers that have been killed/wounded in combat.
I ordered my 03 IB MCS before I left but had to put the order on hold while I was deployed. Thanks to this great site, I was able to keep up with all the goings on in the MINI world. The day after I landed back in the US, I drove to the dealer, the fine folks at MINI of Peabody, and re-issued the order for an 04 IB MCS. Took delivery in November, and have been smiling ever since.
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From: San Diego
Great idea for a post. I proudly wore Navy blue for 26 years (includes 1 year as an E-2 and 4 years at the school for misguided youth in Annapolis, MD). I flew F-4 Phantoms and F-14 Tomcats, mostly out of Miramar in San Diego, CA. I retired 7 years ago as a Commander. an am now working as a Defense consultant in the DC area still supporting our active duty brethren.
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From: Northeast Ohio
11 and a half years Active Duty USCG. Currently assigned to Strayer University under the Coast Guard's Advanced Computers and Electronics Training program where I am working on my BS in Computer Networking.
I'm an IT or information technology specialist by trade, althoug I have yet to do anything in my job rating yet. The rating was only established on June 1 and I entered ACET July 1. Before becoming an IT, I was a TC or Telecommunications Specialist (which was disestablished on June 1) and before that a Radioman (which was disestablished in October of 94)
I'm an IT or information technology specialist by trade, althoug I have yet to do anything in my job rating yet. The rating was only established on June 1 and I entered ACET July 1. Before becoming an IT, I was a TC or Telecommunications Specialist (which was disestablished on June 1) and before that a Radioman (which was disestablished in October of 94)
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From: Stuttgart Germany
Active duty Gunnery Sergeant USMC. 0231 Intelligence Analyst. Currently stationed in Camp Pendleton CA with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit as the Intelligence Chief. 14 years in and 5 years 360 days to go.
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12 years of active duty AF (TSgt)
3C071 - Communications & Computer Systems controller
did my time in the MOB (mobility comm), spent time in Iraq,
Afghanistan, and Turkey (did a tour at Incirlik).
Right now i'm working with the NSA for Signals Intelligence.
...and thats about all i can tell ya
3C071 - Communications & Computer Systems controller
did my time in the MOB (mobility comm), spent time in Iraq,
Afghanistan, and Turkey (did a tour at Incirlik).
Right now i'm working with the NSA for Signals Intelligence.
...and thats about all i can tell ya
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From: North Topsail Beach, NC
>>Active duty Gunnery Sergeant USMC. 0231 Intelligence Analyst. Currently stationed in Camp Pendleton CA with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit as the Intelligence Chief. 14 years in and 5 years 360 days to go.
A gunny driving a MINI! Never thought I'd hear of that!
A gunny driving a MINI! Never thought I'd hear of that!