Most other RV forums have a specific section for military.Pearl Harbor day seems like a good time to see who out here has a military background.So, if you please, reply with your branch and current status:For myself, I'm a Navy veteran and retired Navy DoDHubby is retired Navy and retired Navy DoDTogether we have over 70 years of military service.

Retired Navy,23 years, still working offshore, love the ocean,Enjoy rv'ing, rig is in my profile.

AprilWhine wrote:Most other RV forums have a specific section for military.Pearl Harbor day seems like a good time to see who out here has a military background.So, if you please, reply with your branch and current status:For myself, I'm a Navy veteran and retired Navy DoDHubby is retired Navy and retired Navy DoDTogether we have over 70 years of military service.Retired USN here and you're right there could be some benefit and draw to have a forum for Veterans and especially Retirees and maybe even the disabled category. Might need a couple of sub forums since Veterans and Retiree discussions and even disabled veterans can be very different since the priviledges are vastly different ... i.e. base and facilities access, medical and drug sources, etc. Even merchant discounts like Lowe's/HD I think need an ID (not sure if a DD214 would be accepted or a Veteran's ID). However some are the same like the Verizon wireless discount which is Veteran based. Another is the whole issue of VA medical and the Veteran's ID which I know anything about and don't really care personally. Of course then throw in the DOD civilian end like for use of FamKamps, etc. and things really get diverse and unique. Larry

Retired 7 years ago from USMC after 30 years of service. Can't say I miss it.

US Navy....4 years active, 2 reserve. AG2

Military/DoD Are you active duty, retired or a veteran?

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kozlo
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Dec 08, 2013
I'm enjoying reading this thread. And proud to say that my dad was a Pearl Harbor survivor, photographer's mate 2nd class stationed aboard USS Oklahoma. He was reassigned to the USS San Francisco, probably the most battered battleship of the war. Dad joined the Naval reserve and served for 30 years. During that time, my brother, his best friend, a cousin, myself, and my best friend all joined the same reserve unit. I hate that the Vietnam era vets didn't get the respect and appreciation that the current veterans so deservingly receive. God Bless America, says this flag waver.

SK
Jackson, TN
rv2go
Explorer II
Dec 08, 2013
US Army, 2 years, 11 months, 29 days. 1956-1959. Korea, Japan, Iwo Jima.
Crazy_Ray
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Dec 08, 2013
Me 21 yrs Army = Retired May 1980.:B NAM Jan 68 to 11 Aug 69. DW 38 yrs FAA Retired 2004. Love it.:B
LewBob
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Dec 08, 2013
USAF '67-'71 (missile guy)
SRT
Explorer
Dec 08, 2013
ANG 1956-1961, Air Force 1961-1962 (Berlin Wall).
Irover
Explorer
Dec 08, 2013
US Army SP/4 1971-74 1st Armored Div. E. Co. 123rd Mtn. Btn. Illesheim, Germany. Miss the beauty of Southern Bavaria around Christmas and had some good military buddies and German friendships.
my_toys
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Dec 08, 2013
USAF 7 year vet married to a USAF 22 year retired vet
kyhawk
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Dec 08, 2013
K Charles wrote:
Drafted, got sent to Nam, got out. The army is a nice place to visit but I wouldn't want to live there.

X2
rbtglove
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Dec 08, 2013
USAF retired, Vietnam 69-70, DOD USAF Civilian Retired, Total 44 yrs, Wife Navy Brat, dad WW II PBY Pilot.
mowermech
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Dec 08, 2013
Navy
Army
National guard
Army Reserve
Navy Reserve
PNA E-7
retired as CM1 E-6 (they were going to kick me out under High Year Tenure anyway)

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