Tronix Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 1) USN 2) IS3 3) 90-94 (gulf vet) 4) NAS Miramar (TOP GUN) and USS NIMITZ Aircraft Carrier. I cant believe we have this many squids on here! -Tronix(shellback)GT for more pics and info... http://angevine.org/legacy/legacy.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_luv Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 Mr_luv shell back here too that day was a bitch we started at 1AM day of and finished around 1300 1) USN 2) IS3 3) 90-94 (gulf vet) 4) NAS Miramar (TOP GUN) and USS NIMITZ Aircraft Carrier. I cant believe we have this many squids on here! -Tronix(shellback)GT Mr.350 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommyh Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 I just got my next set of orders last week. I'm heading out to the left coast to try out the boomer lifestyle...sort of. I'm going to SSGN 726 Ohio (Blue) to be the Vertical FTLPO. Martin Luther - "Who loves not women, wine and song remains a fool his whole life long." EL4NFZT7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReedZ Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Master Sergeant, 42S, US Armywww.usma.edu/band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firedawgs Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 I just got my next set of orders last week. I'm heading out to the left coast to try out the boomer lifestyle...sort of. I'm going to SSGN 726 Ohio (Blue) to be the Vertical FTLPO. Your going to have to translate what that means to us land lovers. Updated my vBGarage: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sphipps70 Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 I just got my next set of orders last week. I'm heading out to the left coast to try out the boomer lifestyle...sort of. I'm going to SSGN 726 Ohio (Blue) to be the Vertical FTLPO. Two of my friends one is a STS2 and the other is a YN2 are heading to the same boat. Small Navy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sphipps70 Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 SSBN (or SSGN): http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a2/Ohio-class_submarine_launches_Trident_ICBMs_(artist_concept).jpg/300px-Ohio-class_submarine_launches_Trident_ICBMs_(artist_concept).jpg SSN: http://www.usmilitaryart.com/SSN725-mini.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Your going to have to translate what that means to us land lovers. Translated I just got my next set of orders last week. I'm heading out to the left coast... - Read: The Navy is sending me from the East Coast (likely) to the West Coast ...to try out the boomer lifestyle...sort of. - Read: I'm going to a former Nuclear Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Trident Class submarine (SSBN), known as "Boomers" in submarine parlance. SSBN = SS (Submarine) B (Ballistic) N (Nuclear). Some of the Ohio class have been converted to SSGN = SS (Submarine) G (Guided Missile) N (Nuclear) and therefore tommyh indicates that he is being assigned to a "boomer...sort of". More SSBN info here. I'm going to SSGN 726 Ohio (Blue) to be the Vertical FTLPO. - Read: I'm going to be assigned to the USS OHIO - lead submarine of the Trident Class Subs - which has been converted from SSBN to SSGN. He'll be assigned as the Vertical Launch Fire Control (FT) Leading Petty Officer on the Blue Crew. There are two patrol crews for each "boomer", a Blue Crew and a Gold Crew which alternate patrols so the crew can rest, train/turnover and restock before going out on their next patrol. Patrol length is typically 70-80 days with a 20-25 day turnaround before the ship redeploys for its next patrol. I think I got most of that right. It's been awhile since I stepped aboard so my recollection may not be completely accurate. SBT - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.anderson Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 What is up sith all the Sailors posting. Where are the Army folks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 What is up sith all the Sailors posting. Where are the Army folks? They're in Iraq and Afghanistan killing the bad guys. The rest just got back or are training to go back soon for the 2nd, 3rd or 4th year-long tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.anderson Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 They're in Iraq and Afghanistan killing the bad guys. The rest just got back or are training to go back soon for the 2nd, 3rd or 4th year-long tour. Oh yea, sometimes I forget that not everybody over here is shackled to a desk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Simpletons Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Army E3/E4 (95-98) 2LT-CPT (02-present) Currently at Fort Carson Previously Korea, Ft Eustis, Ft Sam Houston, Iraq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommyh Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Translated I just got my next set of orders last week. I'm heading out to the left coast... - Read: The Navy is sending me from the East Coast (likely) to the West Coast ...to try out the boomer lifestyle...sort of. - Read: I'm going to a former Nuclear Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Trident Class submarine (SSBN), known as "Boomers" in submarine parlance. SSBN = SS (Submarine) B (Ballistic) N (Nuclear). Some of the Ohio class have been converted to SSGN = SS (Submarine) G (Guided Missile) N (Nuclear) and therefore tommyh indicates that he is being assigned to a "boomer...sort of". More SSBN info here. I'm going to SSGN 726 Ohio (Blue) to be the Vertical FTLPO. - Read: I'm going to be assigned to the USS OHIO - lead submarine of the Trident Class Subs - which has been converted from SSBN to SSGN. He'll be assigned as the Vertical Launch Fire Control (FT) Leading Petty Officer on the Blue Crew. There are two patrol crews for each "boomer", a Blue Crew and a Gold Crew which alternate patrols so the crew can rest, train/turnover and restock before going out on their next patrol. Patrol length is typically 70-80 days with a 20-25 day turnaround before the ship redeploys for its next patrol. I think I got most of that right. It's been awhile since I stepped aboard so my recollection may not be completely accurate. SBT yup, that's it. Martin Luther - "Who loves not women, wine and song remains a fool his whole life long." EL4NFZT7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firedawgs Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Thought you guys would appreciate this site. It has awesome military music videos. My favorite being "Die MF Die" It gave me goose bumps. http://www.grouchymedia.com/ Updated my vBGarage: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj808 Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Woohoo! I made CTO1!! Who else was advanced this go around? Navy/Marine Corps that is... Im not sure about advancement cycles for you Army or AF types. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Congrats CTO1. A great milestone! You've done well. It's time to start your workups for the ITC exam in two years. SBT - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToyMachineAR Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 -Air Force -E4 -DEC03 - Present -Two bases in Texas for tech training... Currently stationed in AZ. That's it so far Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.anderson Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 -Air Force -E4 -DEC03 - Present -Two bases in Texas for tech training... Currently stationed in AZ. That's it so far Jeff How do you like AZ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandman Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Army Enlisted as an 11B then went to OCS and got out as an O3. Infantry OSUT 81; OCS 82; BAC 82; AOBC (Cavalry) 82-83; Ranger Class 5-83; Plt Ldr and Staff Officer, 3rd Squadron, 7th Cavalry, 3rd ID FRG 83-85. GarryMFowen U.S. Army 14J48 SFC Currently intstructing at Ft.Bliss Deployments include IFOR, SFOR w/ 1ID and OIF w/ 4th "Ivy" Division 1st BDE Raider... Duty stations...Larson Barracks, GE, Ft.Bliss, TX, Osan AB, RoK, Ft. Hood, TX THANKS TO THE FELLOW VETS AND ALL THEY DO!!!! Hooah, Raiders, yall got Saddam! Colonel Hickey (then LT) was in 3-7 Cav, he signed over his platoon to me. Smart, hard working guy. Who Dares Wins スバル Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.anderson Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Army Enlisted as an 11B then went to OCS and got out as an O3. Infantry OSUT 81; OCS 82; BAC 82; AOBC (Cavalry) 82-83; Ranger Class 5-83; Plt Ldr and Staff Officer, 3rd Squadron, 7th Cavalry, 3rd ID FRG 83-85. GarryMFowen Combat Arms is the way to go. You went to Ranger school back when they had four phases. How many days was it then? 70 something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper_Driver Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Air Force Captain 1996 Camp Casey (Army Post), S. Korea I'll be buying a Subaru as soon as I return to the "land of the good" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckzul Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 Air ForceMajor (retired 1995)Wright Patt (Ohio)McConnell (Kansas)"Gas Passer" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandman Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 Combat Arms is the way to go. You went to Ranger school back when they had four phases. How many days was it then? 70 something? I went to the very last class - 5-83 - before they added the desert phase. We had two eight hour breaks and I think it went 60 or 62 days. The class graduated April 7 - 23 years ago today. There's a graduation today and a family friend in a Ranger Batt is graduating! If you think that dates me - I was the second oldest graduate in the class and turned 30 the day we jumped into Eglin AFB. That was pre-internet but the Ranger class photos on now on the RTB website. Even for those of us with muskets..... Who Dares Wins スバル Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.anderson Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 I went to the very last class - 5-83 - before they added the desert phase. We had two eight hour breaks and I think it went 60 or 62 days. The class graduated April 7 - 23 years ago today. There's a graduation today and a family friend in a Ranger Batt is graduating! If you think that dates me - I was the second oldest graduate in the class and turned 30 the day we jumped into Eglin AFB. That was pre-internet but the Ranger class photos on now on the RTB website. Even for those of us with muskets..... I loved my time as an Infantry Platoon Leader and an Anti-Tank XO. Other then the long long hours I would happily go back. It is satisfying being part of a team of motivated, like minded professionals . That is part of the reason I am still in the Army and part of the reason I am looking at getting out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandman Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 Andrew that's a hard decision to make. Usually if you have a good record you can get a company command. But then you're looking at staff jobs for years before you have a shot at BN XO. Then there's always a lot of competition for a BN command. And you had the risk, privation, and demands on family to all of it. Of course, there are the rewards you've stated. When I went in my friends thought I'd gone insane. Respect for the military was at a low - the late 70's was a terrible time. Now that's changed, at least. A good friend of mine was from an Army family (his father was SF in Vietnam) and married a woman from similar background. He did his company command and got out. He's happy with the decision. I did the test in the back of "What Color is your Parachute" before I got out (worthless unless you do) and it put me on the path I've been on to start my own business. I recommend "The Three Boxes of Life" by the same author, Jan Bolles, as a way to frame the decision. Who Dares Wins スバル Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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