How many military bubbas here?

**KILT TURKEY** · 3rd March 08, 10:18 AM

Currently serving USAF FireFighter, was an AGE Mechanic. Two of my brothers were Marines, my fathers brother was Army, my Grandfathers were Navy.
matt z

**Cerebite** · 3rd March 08, 06:40 PM

Originally Posted by thoth51

Does conscription count?

most definitely counts

, see all of the comments above about the Vietnam era draft and missing/ not missing it

.

I take it that you have done your service?

I feel that some manditory service [I would include Peace Corp, National Park Service etc.] would do a lot of todays youth a lot of good and solve some of the military's recruiting issues. Sorry

and dangerously close to becoming political.

**Captain Karrot** · 3rd March 08, 08:52 PM

US Navy for 6 years, veteran of Operation Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Provide Comfort. Proud to have served.

**thoth51** · 4th March 08, 02:25 AM

Originally Posted by Cerebite

most definitely counts

, see all of the comments above about the Vietnam era draft and missing/ not missing it

.

I take it that you have done your service?

I feel that some manditory service [I would include Peace Corp, National Park Service etc.] would do a lot of todays youth a lot of good and solve some of the military's recruiting issues. Sorry

and dangerously close to becoming political.

Singapore Infantry Regiment as Ops NCO and instructor: '86-88. As a reservist was converted to GPMG (General Purpose Machine Gun) Team commander: '97 - 05. Now completed my service and a full time civilian

**kilted in seattle** · 4th March 08, 09:40 AM

1987-1992: USN, Enlisted, Electronic Warfare Technician, served on the USS Farragut (DDG-37) and the USS Texas (CGN-39)

1996-1999: Oregon Army National Guard, Enlisted, Fire Direction Chief (13E), Bravo Battery, 2/218 Field Artillery

2002-2004: Oregon Army National Guard, Enlisted, Fire Direction, Charlie Battery 2/218 FA and Officer Candidate School, 249th RTI

2004-Present: Oregon Army National Guard, Commissioned Officer. Support Platoon Leader, Target Acquisition Platoon Leader, HHB 2/218 FA, 1PL Alpha Battery 2/218 FA. Just found out my next assignment will be as the S-2.

**EBlackall** · 23rd April 08, 06:15 PM

US Army for 24+ years now. 16+ active duty and counting, the rest in the reserve.

Just received my US Army tartan USA semi trad and love it.

Now looking for a 16oz traditional from a competent maker.

Been an instructor for the MP school for 11 years now.

Currently serving at Ft Hunter Liggett, CA.

Ed