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USN for me. Active duty 1969 - 1973. Reserves '64 - '69 and '73 - 77.
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Sorry for not listing, I was an airborne Ranger. Did a lot of neat things that I'm not allowed to talk about Countries visited: Vietnam, Cambodia, El Salvedor, Grenada, Somalia, Panama, Korea, Germany, Afganistan (before the invasion) , Many posts in the States: Ft.sill, Ft. Campbell, Ft. Bragg, Ft. Benning, West Point.
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And still looking for a replacement of my dads Randall 1 combat knife that he left to me. any help would be aapreiceated. I could never afford one, but if any members have any ideas or advice. Please let me know. Thanks
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USN 1985 - 1997 12 Years, Now I am a civilian. Kind of a crazy feeling.
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U.S. Navy 1953-1959
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82nd Airborne early 80s
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Yep! Three years.
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United States Navy Submarine Force 1984-2004. Since then, I have been an Animal Care Specialist, Animal control Officer, Police Officer, and now Starting Monday will be Biding my Time as Head of Security at the Local Mine Through One of the only Bonded and Licensed security companies in the State of Montana
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Im learning in the military Academy of Hungary from this Year. Its starts this september with basic infantry training (3 months boot camp) than 3 year in the school. i will graduate as a Lieutant (infantry, airbourne or armoured).

So my carreers just begins soon :D
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Waiter at IHOP for two weeks.

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US Army Infantry 1990-1993 Medical discharge.
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I was in the in full service in the IDF (Israeli army) 2002-2005 and a been a reservist since.
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Dad was retired Navy - Awarded the Silver Star and had three Vietnam tours under his belt.

I retired from the Air Force after 24 years and am back doing flight testing on F-16s as a DoD civilian.

Java the Younger recently joined the Army as a Combat Medic.



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Draftee & some more . Stepped out . Liason Crypto.
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My grandfather was in the army, my dad and cousin were in the navy, and I'm only 16 but I'm getting there. I figure I'll go to college, get a degree, and join the navy as an officer.
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KSDbass wrote:My grandfather was in the army, my dad and cousin were in the navy, and I'm only 16 but I'm getting there. I figure I'll go to college, get a degree, and join the navy as an officer.
Having met you several times now, I'd say you are already wise beyond your years. Good choices my young friend. :cool:

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KSDbass wrote:My grandfather was in the army, my dad and cousin were in the navy, and I'm only 16 but I'm getting there. I figure I'll go to college, get a degree, and join the navy as an officer.
Speak with the recruiter. The Navy will pay for your college education.
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:spyder: Infantry (11B) 20 years ago, yeesh, I'm-a gettin' old! :eek: :spyder:
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Usmc 85-89
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Canadian Armed Forces (Army) 1973-83
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