Have you served your country?

Are you active military or a veteran?

  • Yes

    Votes: 517 71.3%

  • No

    Votes: 208 28.7%
  • Total voters
    725
Ah, but born before which war? Me, I'm a war baby, WWII that is.



Charshooter
Senior Member

Join Date: 03-10-2007
Location: Ozarks
Posts: 144

You can bet your boots I have sonny!
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Born pre-war and proud of it!
 
I signed up for the army but because of a small medical problem they didnt let me past the physical. I have always regretted that and tried to join a couple years later but no go. I was pretty bummed out.
 
US Army Reserve 83-87 Enlisted 31C Combat Signaller
US Army (Active) 87-91 MP Officer 31A
US Army Reserve 91-98 MP Officer 31A
 
US Army 15E-Pershing Missile Crewmember...Ft. Sill, OK and Neckersulm, Germany...sad shame is all those fine tactical nukes got crushed when the wall came down.
 
Semper Fidelis

Though my personal service has been limited to providing healthcare for Veterans, I have just become the proud father of a United States Marine!!
 
Have you noticed my location? ;)

Living the legend with the 1st Cav for the last 8+ years... after two long years of AIT and DLI. Now I'm the cranky HUMINT platoon sergeant on FOB Warhorse. Most people find it hilarious that I have gone from being the FNG straight out of school to being the platoon sergeant in the same platoon without ever leaving.

The problem with being around such specialized and high-demand troops is you get stuck with the menial jobs... like manning the M2 on one of the gun trucks for patrols. :D
 
Have not served. I thank all the people that have every day.

I think the poll might be a bit scewed though, since vets are probably more likely to click on the thread...
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I think so, but it does give a lower bound on how many Vets there are, if not what percentage.
 
Got out, Went back!

1992-1994 3/325 Airborne Battalion Combat Teams, Vincenz Italy
1994-1996 3/505 Parachute Infantry Regiment, Ft. Bragg
2001-Present 423rd Transportation Comapany, Army Reserves, Ft. Carson
 
Served my country?

US Army Reserve 1966 - 1972.

Had to vote "no." Reservists were not, and are not, considered veterans unless they were called to active duty beyond the basic requirements of reserve duty.

I don't mind not being considered a veteran, but I'm not sure that means I didn't serve my country.

Best regards to all.
 
fomalley, you're a veteran in my book, and I'm willing to bet a whole lot more of our members will agree with me. You served and that's all that counts. Thank you.
Don
 
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