The troops

[Porkchop]

I don't know what all of everybody's opinions on the war is, but i don't necisarily care. This thread is about the TROOPS only, so nothing about the war.

I know alot of people have family or friends that have been/are in the middle east. And I know a few of you here might have been in the service yourself. For some people that havn't had that experience its hard to stay vigilant or be emotionally connected to the war, and it's easy to forget. But now I have a friend going over and i'm starting to get that uneasy feeling. So from me I want to say thank you to everybody here that has served the country in any way. My friend is shipping out today, and I would like you to keep him in your prayers...

Private Josh Caplinger- Army reserves. (on the right in both pics)

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Please post any family/friends currently serving so I can keep them in mind as well..... :pat::pat::pat:

[t-homo]

Another thank you to all of the troops. Especially forum members.

[Mr Lefty]

Yeah we've got a few that have been there... some mutliple times... Dave's been there several times, Dlit's wife has gone, Tally is currently overthere, Ambly is a contracter, Vabs just got back a couple months ago... I know we have a couple others but don't know if they've been deployed yet.

[DLIT]

I was suppose to go twice but got pulled every time. Ended up going to a tropical island instead. What's his job?

[PhiSig1071]

I was medically discharged from the Army while still in training status due to a knee injury. I still have quite a few friends who serve, and I always let them know how much their service means to me.

a BIG Thank YOU to all the troops.

[Porkchop]

Whats Josh's job??? I believe he is an MP.....

[DLIT]

Whats Josh's job??? I believe he is an MP.....

Ouch. He'll proly be doing convoys.

[Ducati Diva]

THANK YOU!!! to all who serve. It is a great service you do for all of us.
Have several friends and family over there. Think were all effected by someone. My heart especially goes out to my cousin Marine Sergeant James Lee Martin who was injured (leg) after taking shrapnel from a RPG blast on his third tour in Iraq. He is home and and completely healed but will have a pretty sever limp for the rest of his life. I LOVE YOU LTL MAN!!! Proud to say your my blood

[jeeps84]

I can never say THANK YOU enough.

[Porkchop]

Yea i know... mp is rough...

[PiZdETS]

I've got mad respect for anyone willing to do hard, dangerous work for the benefit of my safety/freedom. I don't have the balls or inclination to enlist myself so the burdens on me to show them extra respect and help them out whenever I can.
We get a lot of military and deploying military going through the airport I work at and I make it a point to ask them if they need help finding their gates and thank them for their service. For some reason they're made to travel in uniform which seems to make other passengers intimidated by them and stare rather than talking with them. Pretty lame.

[Mr Lefty]

I've got mad respect for anyone willing to do hard, dangerous work for the benefit of my safety/freedom. I don't have the balls or inclination to enlist myself so the burdens on me to show them extra respect and help them out whenever I can.
We get a lot of military and deploying military going through the airport I work at and I make it a point to ask them if they need help finding their gates and thank them for their service. For some reason they're made to travel in uniform which seems to make other passengers intimidated by them and stare rather than talking with them. Pretty lame.

that's only the Army... maybe the USMC... the airforce is told NOT to travel in uniform... until we board a contracted flight of ONLY military. it's annoying only when you see the army get upgraded to first class while I sit in coach...

then again... they are over there for 12months at min... and in the shit the whole time... so I can't complain too much. though being 6'3" it'd be nice to not have my knees jammed into the seat infront of me for 8+hrs.

[PhiSig1071]

I've got mad respect for anyone willing to do hard, dangerous work for the benefit of my safety/freedom. I don't have the balls or inclination to enlist myself so the burdens on me to show them extra respect and help them out whenever I can.
We get a lot of military and deploying military going through the airport I work at and I make it a point to ask them if they need help finding their gates and thank them for their service. For some reason they're made to travel in uniform which seems to make other passengers intimidated by them and stare rather than talking with them. Pretty lame.

I was actually in the Atlanta Airport when a big group of Soldiers got home, and every time they came up the concourse the people there waiting cheered and clapped. It was pretty awe-inspiring, and made me feel proud of the people we have in this country, in uniform and out.

[JoJoYZF]

Thanks to all of the troops who currently are or who have served :pat:

Has anyone heard from vabs lately? What ever happened to that guy?

[Quick281]

I was actually in the Atlanta Airport when a big group of Soldiers got home, and every time they came up the concourse the people there waiting cheered and clapped. It was pretty awe-inspiring, and made me feel proud of the people we have in this country, in uniform and out.

Happens every time I am there. It really is nice to see everyone just stop what they are doing and give a well deserved applause.

It seems like there are a ton of serving members on here. A huge THANKS to each and everyone of you. :pat:

[dubbs]

My friend's going over pretty soon, He's a Helicopter gunner.. I'm starting to get worried myself..

Thanks for everything you guys do.. :dthumb:

[No Worries]

I feel for you guys who have to go to Iraq and Afghanistan. Thirty-nine years ago I didn't even want to join the service. On a Saturday, I came home to find my mother crying and my father kind of happy. That's when they gave me the envelope from the selective service. Two weeks notice that I was being drafted.

In the Army, we had to wear a dress uniform to get a heavily-discounted, military-standby ticket from the base to home and back. My flight from Oakland to Bien Hoa was a charter (Saturn Airlines) and we wore fatigues. I had a window seat, so I was lucky to see Mount Fuji when we refueled in Osaka. But I also got to see all the bomb craters while preparing to land in Vietnam.

Maybe you've heard stories about guys spitting on soldiers during the Vietnam War. I never saw it. If someone did that to me, they would've been picking up their teeth. People always bought me drinks at airports, even though I was under 21. Unless I'm running for a plane, I'll always buy a drink for someone in uniform. :beers::pat:

[tallywacker]

AIR ASSAULT!!!



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I live with the Iraqi army and take them out on missions. It sure is a crap hole I live in but someones got to train and lead them so they can take over for themselves.

[Quick281]

Cool photos. I have always wondered, how do people find the attitude of the locals?

[Cutty72]

that's only the Army... maybe the USMC... the airforce is told NOT to travel in uniform... until we board a contracted flight of ONLY military. it's annoying only when you see the army get upgraded to first class while I sit in coach...

then again... they are over there for 12months at min... and in the shit the whole time... so I can't complain too much. though being 6'3" it'd be nice to not have my knees jammed into the seat infront of me for 8+hrs.

Depends on how we're traveling. Usually we're told to wear civies too. :idk: could be the guard thing though too.

I'll have to remember to get a pic of me in uniform this weekend.

[Trip]

I don't know what all of everybody's opinions on the war is, but i don't necisarily care. This thread is about the TROOPS only, so nothing about the war.

If someone has something bad to say about the troops, they can fuck off. This board is very pro-US troops.

I heard on the news that some people put up signs to welcome home a son back from Iraq and the neighborhood association took them all down because some people complained about it being in support of the war. All it said was welcome home (son's name) and had the us flag on it. There are some very sad sad individuals in this world.

[Rider]

My 20 yo nephew is serving in Korea right now. Not sure what base but he is an MP in the Army.

[Ducati Diva]

If someone has something bad to say about the troops, they can fuck off. This board is very pro-US troops.

I heard on the news that some people put up signs to welcome home a son back from Iraq and the neighborhood association took them all down because some people complained about it being in support of the war. All it said was welcome home (son's name) and had the us flag on it. There are some very sad sad individuals in this world.

Just goes to show that there are many many many ... dumbasses in this world. These are the same people who will be Screaming the loudest for help and protcetion if they are ever "wronged".
Did you hear about the group of idots that were protesting at military funerals, making a real ass of themselves and harrasing the families? A group of bikers now travels around the country to "protect" the families of fallen soliders. They line the road of the cemetaries holding American flags making sure that no one gets close enough to be a problem. They also stand "guard" at the funeral homes and churches.

[the chi]

Just goes to show that there are many many many ... dumbasses in this world. These are the same people who will be Screaming the loudest for help and protcetion if they are ever "wronged".
Did you hear about the group of idots that were protesting at military funerals, making a real ass of themselves and harrasing the families? A group of bikers now travels around the country to "protect" the families of fallen soliders. They line the road of the cemetaries holding American flags making sure that no one gets close enough to be a problem. They also stand "guard" at the funeral homes and churches.

They are called the Patriot Guard, I believe several of our members are active in the organization. They provide an invaluable service to those families and my hats off to them. If only they could beat the crud out of those unpatriotic, poor excuses for american citizens!

As always, my support is all for the troops, most of my family, friends and shoot, my entire local area is, was or will be military, including my two younger sisters. I fear for them all, but am proud to know such great people are supporting and standing up for America.

[Trip]

Did you hear about the group of idots that were protesting at military funerals, making a real ass of themselves and harrasing the families?

That's the Westboro Church, they protest all kinds of shit besides the war to get under people's skin.

[Porkchop]

If someone has something bad to say about the troops, they can fuck off. This board is very pro-US troops.

I heard on the news that some people put up signs to welcome home a son back from Iraq and the neighborhood association took them all down because some people complained about it being in support of the war. All it said was welcome home (son's name) and had the us flag on it. There are some very sad sad individuals in this world.

I just had to post what i said, becuase me not being around so long i didnt know what peoples opinions are, and i didnt want someone coming in being all anti-war actavist on us.

[the chi]

I just had to post what i said, becuase me not being around so long i didnt know what peoples opinions are, and i didnt want someone coming in being all anti-war actavist on us.

I think its a pretty safe bet to assume that ANY anti Troop person who felt the need to be an ass here would quickly find their way AWAY from all of us...

Some things we happen to feel strongly about, and MANY of our members are troops...

[NONE_too_SOFT]

i personally know a LOT of retarded, drunken, asshole troops.







and i friggin cant wait to see them come home safely so i can act retarded, get drunk, and be an asshole with them again.

[Ducati Diva]

They are called the Patriot Guard, I believe several of our members are active in the organization. They provide an invaluable service to those families and my hats off to them. If only they could beat the crud out of those unpatriotic, poor excuses for american citizens!

Thanks for the info! I had only seen a small blip on the news one night. Couldn't believe that anyone would act like that to a grieving family. Would be nice if we could knock some "sence" into 'em huh?
If any of our members are active in the Patriot Guard Thank You for what you do! Does anyone know if you have to have a military background to be of service to the org?

[MikeSP1]

Thanks a lot you guys, I get to go play in the sand soon. I'll see some of ya the next time I'm in the states (and hopefully I'll see some of ya even sooner).

[the chi]

Thanks for the info! I had only seen a small blip on the news one night. Couldn't believe that anyone would act like that to a grieving family. Would be nice if we could knock some "sence" into 'em huh?
If any of our members are active in the Patriot Guard Thank You for what you do! Does anyone know if you have to have a military background to be of service to the org?


You can be anyone to participate, and when something goes on in your area I beleive they notify their members to be on stand by. They are riders across the nation that stand up for those in need. Here's the website:


http://www.patriotguard.org/

[PhiSig1071]

I am a member of the FL and South East Region Patriot Guard, and I have gone on a couple rides. It's amazing, we had one in Jax where there were almost 500 bikes, the Jax FD blocked off all the streets from the service to the burial site so the bikes didn't have to stop, it was amazing seeing that many bikes almost all displaying flags. Neebelung was on the ride too.

The Westboro Baptist Church never showed up.

[Carolina]

I haven't gotten my vacation yet, 9 years and counting :idk: guess it's the job

go dental corp

but i'll eventually go it's just a matter of time, I give it up to the real warfighters

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[Mr Lefty]

I haven't gotten my vacation yet, 9 years and counting :idk: guess it's the job

go dental corp

but i'll eventually go it's just a matter of time, I give it up to the real warfighters

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yeah Dental never goes in the AF unless it's a "volunteer" slot... which they get voluntold to be in. like TCN Escort duty, Mail duty, or some other bs.

my career field doesn't go too often... so my two trips were ones I volunteered for... Iraq and Kuwait. I'd go again in a second... but it's not anywhere near as hard as the army has it... shit they come to our locations for R&R! (well... not in Kirkuk)

[DLIT]

They are called the Patriot Guard, I believe several of our members are active in the organization. They provide an invaluable service to those families and my hats off to them. If only they could beat the crud out of those unpatriotic, poor excuses for american citizens!

As always, my support is all for the troops, most of my family, friends and shoot, my entire local area is, was or will be military, including my two younger sisters. I fear for them all, but am proud to know such great people are supporting and standing up for America.

Rae, if your sisters are anywhere near as good looking as you, you need to drill proper morals in their heads. There's way too many horny guys that will be all over 'em. You probably already know this, but still...

[Nico]

AIR ASSAULT!!!

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I live with the Iraqi army and take them out on missions. It sure is a crap hole I live in but someones got to train and lead them so they can take over for themselves.

Go Rakkasan!

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My buddy Haful, a goatherder. He's 6 years old and he works longer hours in the field than any infantryman I know!


We're coming home soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tallywacker]

Go Rakkasan!

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My buddy Haful, a goatherder. He's 6 years old and he works longer hours in the field than any infantryman I know!


We're coming home soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You damn right were coming home soon. I fly this weekend.

RAKKASANS!

[t-homo]

You guys are all awesome.

[the chi]

Rae, if your sisters are anywhere near as good looking as you, you need to drill proper morals in their heads. There's way too many horny guys that will be all over 'em. You probably already know this, but still...

Thanks for reminding me...*sigh*

They are both beautiful, and as different from me as night and day. Lets just say I look like a miniature compared to them both, and I've got 10 years on them. Thankfully the oldest who just enlisted in the army is something of a "beast", about 6ft tall and solid, not manly tho and any unwanted attention and she will most likely rip someone apart. Anger management hasnt kicked in yet and she's more inclined to knock you out then discuss things. She wants to be a cop when she gets out...

The youngest is considering Navy, they have a special chef program she is interested in...kid can cook!! She has no problem running her mouth and will make her feeling well known for a large vicinity if needed...

I'm crossing my fingers for them both, and try not to cry from being terrified and proud when I think about it.

Kudos to Tally and Nico, cool pics! Good job and a preemptive welcome home!!

[Cutty72]

Patriot guard is a awesome org.

I get all the notifications, but have not yet made it on a ride.
Sadly, all the ones that have been near have fallen on days that I have duty for guard.

[comonboys]

:drool:Depends on how we're traveling. Usually we're told to wear civies too. :idk: could be the guard thing though too.

I'll have to remember to get a pic of me in uniform this weekend.

:drool: Looks really good in uniform.... My weakness......

And I would like to send out my prayers and thanks to all our troops out there serving our country. I greatly appreciate it.:pat:

[Carolina]

yeah Dental never goes in the AF unless it's a "volunteer" slot... which they get voluntold to be in. like TCN Escort duty, Mail duty, or some other bs.

my career field doesn't go too often... so my two trips were ones I volunteered for... Iraq and Kuwait. I'd go again in a second... but it's not anywhere near as hard as the army has it... shit they come to our locations for R&R! (well... not in Kirkuk)

I even volunteered a few times but no deployment still. I wanted to go ahead and get it out of the way before i get too old but I have kids now so I aint volunteering anymore but I know i'll go eventually