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Marcellus
11-10-2020, 08:33 PM
I know BRC has a thread somewhere here he bumps or start each year but thought I would throw another out there.

In honor of Veterans Day I've been watching documentaries this week on different eras of conflict.

Watched a documentary on Somalia earlier and watching Vietnam in HD right now.

Tomorrow I plan to watch "The Outpost" a movie about Combat Out Post (COP) Keating In Afghanistan that was almost overran in 2009, the ensuing battle resulted in 2 Medals Of Honor awarded, a Distinguished Service Cross and dozens of other medals for valor. 8 Americans were killed dozens wounded and an estimated 300 Taliban killed. (Also called the battle of Kamdesh) You can rent this on Netflix, Amazon Prime and most streaming services.

We have a ton of veterans here Mac, Cheater 5, Warrior, Randal, GloryDayze, Frazod, hell no way I can remember them all so I wont attempt to name them and didn't omit anyone purposefully.

Anyway Happy Veterans Day for all of you who raised your right hand. The older I get the more reflective I get on this day and think about the brothers I have and the ones I've lost.



https://www.leadingauthorities.com/sites/default/files/2019-10/veterans-day.details.jpg


US Army 1989-1991 D Co 3/7Inf 24th Infantry Division Ft Steward GA -Desert Storm Desert Shield.

Buehler445
11-10-2020, 08:54 PM
Hat tip to all active duty and Veterans. Thank you for your service.

Randallflagg
11-10-2020, 08:58 PM
I know BRC has a thread somewhere here he bumps or start each year but thought I would throw another out there.

In honor of Veterans Day I've been watching documentaries this week on different eras of conflict.

Watched a documentary on Somalia earlier and watching Vietnam in HD right now.

Tomorrow I plan to watch "The Outpost" a movie about Combat Out Post (COP) Keating In Afghanistan that was almost overran in 2009, the ensuing battle resulted in 2 Medals Of Honor awarded, a Distinguished Service Cross and dozens of other medals for valor. 8 Americans were killed dozens wounded and an estimated 300 Taliban killed. (Also called the battle of Kamdesh) You can rent this on Netflix, Amazon Prime and most streaming services.

We have a ton of veterans here Mac, Cheater 5, Warrior, Randal, GloryDayze, Frazod, hell no way I can remember them all so I wont attempt to name them and didn't omit anyone purposefully.

Anyway Happy Veterans Day for all of you who raised your right hand. The older I get the more reflective I get on this day and think about the brothers I have and the ones I've lost.



https://www.leadingauthorities.com/sites/default/files/2019-10/veterans-day.details.jpg

Thanks so much! We all appreciate it. If I might, since you are currently watching the "history" of Viet Nam, that you check out a film called "Hamburger Hill". It is a very good drama about the hell that we went through as members of the 101st Screaming Eagles in the A Shau Valley in May '69. It is about as "true" a depiction as I have seen. 95% of it is exactly as it was.

Again, thanks so much!

Marcellus
11-10-2020, 09:07 PM
Thanks so much! We all appreciate it. If I might, since you are currently watching the "history" of Viet Nam, that you check out a film called "Hamburger Hill". It is a very good drama about the hell that we went through as members of the 101st Screaming Eagles in the A Shau Valley in May '69. It is about as "true" a depiction as I have seen. 95% of it is exactly as it was.

Again, thanks so much!

I've watched it probably 5X Randal. Turns my stomach every time they take friendly fire from the birds after they have the hill taken. Had a friend killed by friendly fire in the Gulf War.

Thank you for your service. My Dad is Vietnam Veteran, was a crew chief on Cobras and also got to fly some door gunner on Hueys now and again.

Grandfather and his brother were WWII vets, Grandfather was a medic and was at Battle of the Bulge, my grandmother is a war bride from Belgium. His brother was Marine in the pacific.

Great Great Grandfather was an officer in the Civil War.

Nephew is in the Airforce and just got back from Turkey. I could go on but you get the point.

lewdog
11-10-2020, 09:23 PM
Hats off to all the great men and women who have or are serving.

RedinTexas
11-10-2020, 09:29 PM
USAF veteran. I can appreciate it when people thank me for my service, but my service wasn't anything spectacular. One thing most people don't appreciate about veterans though, is the fact that many/most of us have lost friends in combat or accidents. I stopped counting when 10 people I knew had been killed in accidents. Losing friends is one of the most difficult parts of serving. When you thank people for their service, it's probably a good idea to express condolences for any friends that they've lost too.

Easy 6
11-10-2020, 09:35 PM
There is absolutely nothing I know of that can teach you the same everlasting, rewarding lessons about yourself and the world around you than military service

One way or another you're coming out of it a better, more well rounded person

PHOG
11-10-2020, 09:42 PM
Thanks to all who have served. Hats off!

2bikemike
11-11-2020, 07:16 AM
Happy Veterans day to all of my fellow Veterans.

As RedinTexas says my service was really not that extraordinary. I spent 6 years in the Navy 3 on shore and 3 at sea. The closest I came to doing anything heroic was fighting a fire on a small cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman. We came upon it on our way to the Persian Gulf.

Dayze
11-11-2020, 07:23 AM
I always like these threads each year; may I propose those who served list their assignment/duty station? That's the part that always fascinates me. and as a veteran, I also appreciate these threads and the 'thank yous' in here. :THUMB:

mine
Navy
96-00
VFA-22 (Strike Fighter Squadron22); Carrier Air Wing 11; USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70)

BigBeauford
11-11-2020, 08:28 AM
Army
Medic
2010-2014
Fort Bliss
2011-2012 Operation Enduring Freedom

Deployed to Afghanistan during OEF. Served as a line-medic for a light infantry Battalion. Our operations took place in Kherwar/Kharwar in the Logar province of Eastern Afghanistan. While our experiences weren't on par with The Outpost, during periods of good weather (Spring - Fall), we were in contact with the Taliban almost daily between patrol and COP attack firefights. Got a picture of myself, and one cool shot of someone manning the Mk.19 grenade launcher during a firefight while a tornado was going off.

https://i.imgur.com/l54gnkO_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium

https://i.imgur.com/iljtq95_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium

Randallflagg
11-11-2020, 08:36 AM
I always like these threads each year; may I propose those who served list their assignment/duty station? That's the part that always fascinates me. and as a veteran, I also appreciate these threads and the 'thank yous' in here. :THUMB:

mine
Navy
96-00
VFA-22 (Strike Fighter Squadron22); Carrier Air Wing 11; USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70)


Sure!

It would take too long to list them all - but I will use

Fort Campbell 101st Airborne 187th Infantry. "Screaming Eagles".

Defense Intelligence Agency, Bolling AFB Maryland ( Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling)

Retired CWO3 1968-1986

Pointer19
11-11-2020, 08:47 AM
Thanks to all veterans that paved the way. :usa:

BigRedChief
11-11-2020, 08:49 AM
I know BRC has a thread somewhere here he bumps or start each year but thought I would throw another out there. You cant have too many posts thanking vets for their service. :thumb:

Perineum Ripper
11-11-2020, 09:04 AM
Thank you to all the other veterans, I appreciate you all for what you did or continue to do.


My service wasn’t that special either, was unfortunately forced to medically retire before I was ready. 05-15

Ft. Benning, GA
Ft. Campbell, KY

Multiple deployments over the years,

RedinTexas
11-11-2020, 09:11 AM
C-130 Instructor navigator
Air Combat Tactics instructor

Mather AFB California
Little Rock AFB Arkansas
Dyess AFB Texas

774th Tactical Airlift Squadron
773rd Tactical Airlift Squadron
463rd Tactical Airlift Wing

84-90

Misplaced_Chiefs_Fan
11-11-2020, 09:48 AM
US Army 1984-1999

98C4HT9AP (For the non-Army MOS experts, that translates to: Signals Intelligence Analyst, Sergeant First Class, Instructor qualified, Cryptanalyst, Arabic-Syrian Linguist)

66 MI Co, 3rd ACR Ft. Bliss, TX
311th MI BN, 101st ABN DIV (AASLT) Ft. Campbell, KY
344th MI BN, Goodfellow AFB, TX
742nd MI BN, Ft. Meade, MD

Deployed with the 101st to Saudi Arabia and Iraq for Desert Shield/Storm (90-91)

In between, I attended schools at:
Ft. Leonard Wood (basic at E Co, 3rd Bn, 3rd TRN BDE - Yay, join the Army and see Missouri)
DLIFLC Monterey CA (twice: Czech and Arabic-Syrian)
Goodfellow AFB, TX (3x)
Ft. Devens, MA (2x)
Ft. Huachuca

Marcellus
11-11-2020, 10:33 AM
Thought I would throw this out there you guys might enjoy a podcast called Hazard Ground. Some great stories and really good interviews. Its strictly military related. This is how I found out about the battle of Kemdesh, he interviews a few of the guys that were involved.

https://hazardground.com/

2bikemike
11-11-2020, 10:59 AM
I always like these threads each year; may I propose those who served list their assignment/duty station? That's the part that always fascinates me. and as a veteran, I also appreciate these threads and the 'thank yous' in here. :THUMB:

mine
Navy
96-00
VFA-22 (Strike Fighter Squadron22); Carrier Air Wing 11; USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70)

USN 1980-1986
Great Lakes Il. 1980 1981- Boot Camp/ Gas Turbine Mechanical "A" School

Philadelphia Naval Ship Yard- 1981-1982 Gas Turbine Mechanical "C" School/ Temporary Duty NAVSESS- Waste Heat Generator Test Platform for USS Ticonderoga

San Diego/ San Pedro CA 1982-1983 Pre Comm USS Reid FFG-30, This was great duty as I was TAD for nearly an entire year living in a corporate Apartment rental on Coronado in San Diego and up in Seal Beach CA. The Navy was giving me $1200/month to pay for a furnished apartment ($900) and the remainder was for food (Partying!) Along with my regular pay.

San Diego Naval Station 1983-1986 USS Reid FFG-30

Dayze
11-11-2020, 11:21 AM
US Army 1984-1999

98C4HT9AP (For the non-Army MOS experts, that translates to: Signals Intelligence Analyst, Sergeant First Class, Instructor qualified, Cryptanalyst, Arabic-Syrian Linguist)

66 MI Co, 3rd ACR Ft. Bliss, TX
311th MI BN, 101st ABN DIV (AASLT) Ft. Campbell, KY
344th MI BN, Goodfellow AFB, TX
742nd MI BN, Ft. Meade, MD

Deployed with the 101st to Saudi Arabia and Iraq for Desert Shield/Storm (90-91)

In between, I attended schools at:
Ft. Leonard Wood (basic at E Co, 3rd Bn, 3rd TRN BDE - Yay, join the Army and see Missouri)
DLIFLC Monterey CA (twice: Czech and Arabic-Syrian)
Goodfellow AFB, TX (3x)
Ft. Devens, MA (2x)
Ft. Huachuca

when i was deciding between Intelligence Specialist and Crypoto Linquist; I asked about the Linguist aspect ; specifically , which language. They said "you'll find out when you get there" or something to that effect. LMAO I was like nope. I'll go with Intel.

Props to you sir. I can't imagine trying to learn anything other than like Spanish or German.lol

Deberg_1990
11-11-2020, 11:28 AM
USAF veteran. I can appreciate it when people thank me for my service, but my service wasn't anything spectacular. One thing most people don't appreciate about veterans though, is the fact that many/most of us have lost friends in combat or accidents. I stopped counting when 10 people I knew had been killed in accidents. Losing friends is one of the most difficult parts of serving. When you thank people for their service, it's probably a good idea to express condolences for any friends that they've lost too.

Happy Veterans day to all of my fellow Veterans.

As RedinTexas says my service was really not that extraordinary. I spent 6 years in the Navy 3 on shore and 3 at sea. The closest I came to doing anything heroic was fighting a fire on a small cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman. We came upon it on our way to the Persian Gulf.

There is nothing ordinary about military service. Thank you both for your service and sacrifices. Thank you to all our military veterans.

Misplaced_Chiefs_Fan
11-11-2020, 11:32 AM
when i was deciding between Intelligence Specialist and Crypoto Linquist; I asked about the Linguist aspect ; specifically , which language. They said "you'll find out when you get there" or something to that effect. LMAO I was like nope. I'll go with Intel.

Props to you sir. I can't imagine trying to learn anything other than like Spanish or German.lol

My theory on learning languages was to get into the wrestling ring with it and basically grab it by the throat until it surrendered and let me learn it. :$2500:

I was a decent Czech linguist. Arabic on the other hand kicked my butt. I was without a doubt the worst student in my class and I've forgotten 95% of whatever Dr. Nimri and Mr. Gharfa managed to shove into my skull. Luckily, being an analyst and not a true linguist saved my hash.

Oxford
11-11-2020, 11:57 AM
USASA 1974-1977
05D20
7th RRFS, Udorn Thailand
Ft Devens, MA
Ft Carson, CO

Cheater5
11-11-2020, 11:58 AM
US Army 1991-2014
Infantry
Fort Benning, Fort Bragg, Joint Base Lewis McChord, Germany, Italy, and some deployments thrown in.

Kman34
11-11-2020, 12:14 PM
TO ALL WHO HAVE SERVED THAT ARE ON CHIEFSPLANET AND ALL VETERANS..

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE...

theoldcoach
11-11-2020, 04:53 PM
1st Battalion/9th Marines - 1/9 "The Walking Dead"

1968-1970

Quang Tri
Operation Dawson River
Operation Dewey Canyon
Vandegrift Combat Base
Redeployed - Camp Schwab - Okinawa

Home by the Grace of God.

theoldcoach
11-11-2020, 05:02 PM
Thanks to all. And God Bless all who once wore, or are currently wearing the uniform!

Misplaced_Chiefs_Fan
11-11-2020, 06:12 PM
USASA 1974-1977
05D20
7th RRFS, Udorn Thailand
Ft Devens, MA
Ft Carson, CO

05D - RDF?

I know what a 05H is. Worked with enough Hogs in my day.

Oxford
11-11-2020, 06:29 PM
05D - RDF?

I know what a 05H is. Worked with enough Hogs in my day.

Good catch, 05K was another partner MOS