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Seems I am not alone on following all orders lol. I left the Corps as a Gunny, but was a Master Gunny for 3 years till a boot 2nd luey wanted me and my squad to walk into a box canyon. It never happened and I lost my rank, but saved my men!
S/F Vic
 
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special forces, to many combat tours to remember.... yea i know things but i cant talk about it
 
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You had to blow off steam or the stress would get to you, if you know what I mean.

And most that served, particularly in the Army and the Marines know much more than they could ever tell anyone about other than another vet.
 
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r6-rider wrote:
special forces, to many combat tours to remember.... yea i know things but i cant talk about it
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R6 I was in Recon in the Corps, I can now talk because of the years, if you ever need an ear give me a yell.
S/F Vic
 
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lol i was just playing. im just your basic infantryman nothing more nothing less. the job sucks enough as it is (but in a good way) i wouldnt want to suck like SF does. not right now anyways maybe down the road when my PT score is 350 and i develop an immunity to bugs
 
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I assume you were Army since Marines grunts 0311 are really the backbone of the Corps. Never underestimate the basic in grunt in the Army they get all the
the as the Corps, all the rough work. I worked with Seals and S.F. and Rangers in combo ops. Yet that is many moons ago. Stay safe and always be proud.
S/F Vic
 
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And, like they told us in Basic Training in the 60's anyway~~

"It doesn't matter what your MOS will be after you leave here. It does not matter that you signed up for driver or artillery or whatever. What matters is the basic combat training you are getting here. You will always be a basic infantryman and never forget that fact. You will always be a 11B and remember the skills you learned here as you may just need them as we are at war."

Words to live by and I must assume that the Marines are the same way.
 
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and now days it really doesnt matter what you are cause everyone who joins is going to see combat. hell, i just read an article about a human resources guy that got blown up by an IED
 
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US Navy, 10/1972-08/1980, Data Processing Tech, PO1 (E-6)

I was one of the first females to be stationed aboard ship: USS L Y Spear, AS-36

LYSpear.jpg


The one major assignment we received was in 1980to Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, when those 50 hostages were being held in Iran. We were supply and repair for the subs and fast frigates that were in the Persian Gulf. 100 gals, 1200 guys, plus all the guys stationed on DG - which was isolated duty for them. ...still only 100 of 'us'...

I was alsowith the Master-at-Arms during my final months. Best buddies were the Seals - a bit wild and crazy, but true-hearted. They were like brothers to me. My partner with the MAA had at one time been a Seal.

(Unfortunately, the Navy is still trying to decide what uniforms their members will wear. :banghead:)
 
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USMC 1971-1983

Disablility 100%

2nd Force Recon Camp Lejuene

1st Force Recon Camp Pendleton

Recruiting Cincinnati OH

Chief Correctional Supervisor Parris Island SC

2 Med Floats Marine Security Detachment
 
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Hot Rod good to see a brother, I was in a bit before you went to P.I. in 67 Plt 2001. In 1st Force what Company and squad were you with, we may have some of the same friends we served together with,
S/F Vic
 
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r6-rider wrote:
special forces, to many combat tours to remember.... yea i know things but i cant talk about it
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R6,

In other posts you indicate you are 18 and open carrying all over town etc.

Now you say you are in Special Forces?

What unit are you in and when did you join?

I am ex Navy but have too much respect for Special Forces or any other vetran to allow this to go unchallenged.

If I am wrong I opologize right now but I believe the other men in this group need a bit more info from you.
 
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r6-rider wrote:
lol i was just playing. im just your basic infantryman nothing more nothing less. the job sucks enough as it is (but in a good way) i wouldnt want to suck like SF does. not right now anyways maybe down the road when my PT score is 350 and i develop an immunity to bugs
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...Lets leave it at that TOF....
 
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SGT Jensen wrote:
Oh yeah? I have been in Iraq since November, and have not seen any combat. :p
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My Bud just got back from Iraq in Dec (Weapons Co, 3/7)...frm the Syrian border area where we had deployed to in '04. Back then we hit an IED or ambush every other time we left the wire. This last time they didnt see shit.

Heard a lot of the heavy fighting is in Afghanistan now....I know some guys whochecked into 2/7 after they got back in the spring frm Afghanistan, and I guess the BN got hit pretty hard over there...

At least in the Marines I know you'll see sumptin eventually, got friends that went into Liberia (2nd FAST Co I think), another friend that went into Haiti (STA 3/8). Got some buds now frm Eco Co2/4 shipping out soon to go fightthose Somali Pirates (or so they say).


Guess it depends on how long you stay in...
 
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He already explained above that he was joking about Special Forces.

r6-rider wrote:
lol i was just playing. im just your basic infantryman nothing more nothing less. the job sucks enough as it is (but in a good way) i wouldnt want to suck like SF does. not right now anyways maybe down the road when my PT score is 350 and i develop an immunity to bugs
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I saw that correction, my concern is whether he is in any army or just a kid that wants to be. As indicated earlier, I am well aware my concern may be unfounded. He could be in the reserve, guard or some other branch. I would simply like to know which.
 
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