XMarks military members

**oldsoldier** · 9th June 07, 09:48 AM

12 years US Army infantry. From a LONG line of servicemen; my father, 4 uncles, both grandfathers (one a POW in germany, shot down in '42), both great grandfathers. My brother also currently serves, and retires in 2 years. Me, I got out due to differences of opinion between my higher ups & first line leadership. Namely, dont ask others to do what you cannot do yourself.

**Ruanaidh** · 9th June 07, 12:44 PM

US Army ADA 1965-1971

**Woodsheal** · 9th June 07, 01:54 PM

US Army (FA) 1977-1983

**TheSp8** · 9th June 07, 04:26 PM

I'll hit 17 years in the Army in Oct. There's been a fair number of folks in the family that have served back to the Rev War.

YMOS,
Tony

**Kornbread** · 9th June 07, 04:34 PM

I was 13 years in the United States Marine Corps.Primary MOS 0331 with a secondary as 0321 and later 0369.
Currently working for the FEDERAL GOV'T as an Member of the fine staff at the FLETC in Brunswick Ga.

**kevinkinney** · 9th June 07, 05:55 PM

Closed North Island Naval Air Station, San Diego, with a kite at the age of 5.

Tried NROTC for 5 years in college. Decided that the outdoor industry had more appeal. Great training, great bunch. Family paid my way, so the govt. wasn't in the lurch for my tuition.

40 year Navy brat. Father full bird. Grandfather flag rank. Long shadows abound. I'll probably be the least decorated Kinney, civilian or military, in 5 generations. Those who didn't go military became diplomats. <sigh> I hang out in a converted garage and slurp coffee.

Kevin.

**Kilted-Marine** · 10th June 07, 12:10 AM

United States Marine Corps 1981-1993
5811 Military Police
5814 Physical Security Specialist
0431 Logistics and Embarkation

United States Army National Guard
California Guard 1993-1995 Tanker M-60 tanks
Maine Guard 1995-1997 Combat Medic
New Hampshire Guard 1997-1998 Combat Medic
Flordia Guard 1998-2002 Combat Medic

2002 RETIRED

**Hamish** · 10th June 07, 05:23 AM

Yes, I was conscripted into the Army (RASC) for two years National Service back in the early 1960s. I would never have chosen to go but, after the basic training period spent in the dreaded Aldershot area of Southern England, I had a whale of a time - as a Corporal on the Admin Staff at the Joint Services Staff College. This College was based on a large country mansion within private parkland of over 500 acres set deep within the English countryside. I wore an Army uniform only once, I think, after leaving Aldershot - navy blazer and grey flannel trousers being pretty much the daily norm! My abiding memory of that period, was the joy of instigating and running Scottish Country Dancing sessions for the students (Colonels, Captains, Group Captains and higher, and their wives) in the Officer's Mess !!

I do not recall ever having done weapons training, other than carrying a rifle during Parade Ground drill whilst at Aldershot. It really could be said that I held a civilian position for the greater part of those two years - and that suited me fine!

**Joe Gondek** · 10th June 07, 09:19 PM

U.S.Army Infantry 1968-1971
one year in Vietnam with the 2/12, 1st Cav.
16 months in the 1st Bn 3rd Inf. "The Old Guard"

**Matthew J. Greene** · 10th June 07, 09:36 PM

I was active duty in the U.S. Army from 1990 to 1994. I was a 75B, which is a Personnel Admin Specialist.

I spent most of my time assigned to the 46th AG Reception Station on Fort Knox, KY. We inprocessed new recruits into basic training.

My last year was spent in S. Korea. I was assigned to the 304th Signal Battallion, located on Camp Colbern.