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Retired Marine
MOS-
0311
0331- machinegunner
0351- 106mm recoiless rifles (yeah, I'm that old.)
8531- Parris Island
8541- Scout/Sniper
2111- small arms repairman
2112- match armorer
0369- Infantry SNCO

BK6

Usmc ---

Sam Vimes wrote:Is it generally the case that most serve for fairly short terms in the US military? I've been a little bit surprised by the number of posters serving 2-5 years but not many serving longer.

When the draft was active the general term of service for draftees was 2 years. Some came home early as a result of becoming disabled and not able to complete their term of enlistment.

motorep

Life Member DAV

Started out as a drafted private. Enlisted after a year and slowly grew through the ranks. Had several deployments and lots and lots of training especially in the last ten years. Our numbers were shrinking and the tasking became extremely high. I retired in the rank of Chief Master Sergeant from the Royal Netherlands Airforce after over 36 years of service. It was demanding at times, but I received much more in return.
the saying is true... Air Force takes you places!
Jurphaas. :)

2673-Korean Cryptological Linguist.
Radio Reconnaissance


USMC for almost 3 years. currently serving in afghanistan.

DRDOORKICKER wrote:2673-Korean Cryptological Linguist.
Radio Reconnaissance


USMC for almost 3 years. currently serving in afghanistan.

Was your school the standard 60 weeks? Do you know Cpl. Levi Wayne?

man there's a lot of grunts round here

ceya
you a 60mm or 81mm gun bunny i was in the FDC

thats right nothing but cards and coco in my truck :D (i was an 81 )
"steel rain"
"shake and bake"

Butch,

81s, Ammo man, A Guns, Gunner, Aiming Circle King, FDC as well as Scout (FO) with LAR.

attached to 1/6, 3/8, 2/3, 3/3 did 60s and 81s. Also did 0311 (as all of us do), 0331 and 0352 work.

S/F<
CEYA!

Gunbunnies???!!!! :eek:

It was always said that y'all were "strong as an ox, and **** near as smart".

(of course they said it about us 106 RR guys too!) :o

BK6

yeah, i was in my first school for 63 weeks. my second was 3 months, and i still have a lot more to go to when i get home.
but no, i dont know a wayne
jason

US Marine Corps - Staff Sergeant
1984-1997
2531, 2533, 2537, PMI
3rd Tank Bn
HQ 3/12
HQ 11th Mar
Desert Shield and Desert Storm

USN 1991-2000
USMC 2001-Present

Served USAF still in Reserves.

I have not served, but I do train officers at Ft Bragg (JFKSWCS) several times a year. I'm too old to actively serve, but I value my time with the young officers.

A big thanks to all of you who have served. I owe you my freedom.

And considering the state of freedom in our country, looks like you will need to keep fighting.

:spyder: 11 bravo, baby. '88-'92. :spyder:

Hello
New around here but wanted to tell all you Devil Dogs ( I know a day early).
3/5 86 - 90

1987-1988, 15 Month military service in the German Army (one of your NATO partners ) in Eschweiler near Aachen and Westerburg in the cold Westerwald Forrest as Waelomech (weapons mechanic electrician) Leopard II (tank) and handguns (that never showed up) - it was a glorious time, I was in perfect shape and had plenty of fun with great guys. Now I´m old and dream of time travel. :eek:

JB

Hubby's done 2 tours in iraq. So technically i've served too.. LOL.. on my own w/ 2 under 2 while he was away last time they're both battle zones!!