Veteran's Day - What was/is your unit? Military Legacy?

[4runr]

USS Wainwright CG28 '81-'85
Gunner's Mate Missles

[swamper]

usmc..2nd field artillary group,forward observer and fire directional controllman for 8" howitzer battery 1974 - 1976

[J. Holden]

8 years Army Reserve.  Started as a mechanic, cross trained into a field medic slot when I transfered to the 801st CSH @ Ft. Sheridan.  Thanks to those that fought!  Happy Veterens Day.

-Jeremy    

-Near as I can tell I'm the first from my dad's side of the family to serve in the military.

[Jim Boettcher]

Marines 1991-1995. Motor Transport. Okinawa and Camp Lejune.

[sweeney3]

Army Infantry, 1-87 INF, 10th MTN DIV, OEF IV.
1-16 INF, 1st ID.
Now an artillery officer with C Bty, 1-142 FA, Arkansas National Guard. (I wanted to get back home where I could hunt and fish a lot more)  

I'm Scotts-Irish/Cherokee, and have had family here since way before it was official.  We've fought in everything and then some.

[longbowray]

USMC 88-89

[Kevin Breaux]

1982-1984  82nd Airborne, 4/68 Armor re-des 3/73

1984-1993  U.S. Army Parachute Team "Golden Knights"  HALO status

1993-1998 HALO instructor West Point Military Academy, West Point NY.  HALO status

1998-2002 4ID, 1 Bde, Force XXI, 3/66 Armor

[Friends call me Pac]

USAF 1985-2005.  Worked in Supply and Ground safety.  Retired as an E6.  My wife stayed in 24 years and retired as an E7.  Dad served in the US Army for 11 years with the 82nd Airborne 1959- 1970.

My dog tags are in my shadow box that was presented to me during my retirement ceremony.  Might find a spare set if I look around the house some.

I salute my fellow vets.

[Richie]

1 st.Mar. Div. 11th Marines 87-91

[Joseph]

U. S. Army 1987-1993, 31C, Single Channel Radio Operator;
Ft. Sam Houston
Korea
Ft. Stewart
Desert Sheild/Storm with 24th ID
Korea

Thanks to all.  Joseph

[hardwaymike]

Army National Guard 88M (Truck Driver)
Iraq 2003-2004
Iraq 2008-2009

[landman]

3rd Great Uncle - Confederate cavalry commander and aide to Jefferson Davis
Uncle - Navy Captain - medical doctor now deceased
Uncle - Army Lt.  Killed at Battle of Bulge in Ardennes
Father - Army Air Corp - B-26 Pilot now deceased
Me - U.S. Navy, PN3 with VF-41 (F4's) aboard USS FDR, CVA-42 1970-74

[ber643]

BTW - That was a very nice "Banner" up top the last couple days for the Veterans - presumably done by "Admin" (or and/or Terry) - Bless your heart also - whoever is responsible.

[B/W lvr]

My home unit was 101st airborne. TDY to Nam in 61 62 and 63.Was an "advisor" during that time period. Frank

[Eric Krewson]

I was able to get my idea printed in the local paper. Walked through Lowe's, Walmart and Regency Mall to see if any other vets beside myself had their dog tags on. Didn't see a one.

Still think it is a good idea but we need to start spreading the word earlier next year, I bet it will catch on

If you think this is a good idea but have lost your dog tags, there are plenty of places on line to buy replacements.

Here is one.

 http://www.dogtagsonline.com/

[ber643]

I'm still looking for mine - perhaps I'll find them by next year - LOL. Thinking back, as I recall, I had one set with my enlisted Serial # on it, then got another with my officers # on it. Now they use members social security # as  our serial # but I hear they are going to take it off the New ID cards (for security reasons). If I have to order/get a new set I wonder what number I'm supposed to use - worse than a "multiple guess test" LOL.

Still a neat idea, Eric. Could probably start promoting it now (by e-mails, etc.)

[Monroe]

1988-2008 US Army Field Artillery.  Was in 1st Gulf War with the Big Red One.  It appears I'm in good company here.

[woodchucker]

2nd RECON Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, 1978-1984

[squid]

Father:  82nd Airborne, POW most of WWII, survivor  of Battan, death march on the island. Retire with 33 years service.

Me: US NAVY ( SUBMARINES) 1972-1993.

GOD BLESS AMERICA!!