generaldreedle Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 generaldreedle Navy 84-88.You're now on the list generaldreedle!Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted May 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 In respect for Memorial day, I'm resurrecting a thread from a year ago for our newer members who served in our Armed Forces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pidge Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Indeed, respect and thanks to all those servicemen from our dearest ally, our service men get a day out in November when the politicians cozy up for a photo before ignoring and underfunding them the other 364 days of the yr. A truly deserved day of recognition. As a feckless civvy the beers are on me if we ever meet.My college roomie went into the US Navy. He loved all that kind of stuff. He was made for it. Such a shame he had to be discharged through an injury suffered in a mundane household accident a couple of yrs back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted May 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Indeed, respect and thanks to all those servicemen from our dearest ally, our service men get a day out in NovemberThat's good to hear. What do they call that day in England Pidge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pidge Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Indeed, respect and thanks to all those servicemen from our dearest ally, our service men get a day out in NovemberThat's good to hear. What do they call that day in England Pidge?Commonly called Poppy day. Officially Remembrance Sunday. Also a two minute silence at 11 a.m on the 11th Nov, which is actually observed by most. Quite astounding to have London so silent. Apart from Midnight Mass and Easter, it's the only time I drag my heathen backside to church.http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/remembranc...ation-remembers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esiason#7 Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Happy Memorial Day to everyone, especially my fellow brothers and sisters who have served in the Armed Forces! I've been in the Air Force for ten years now, and I look forward to at least ten more....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted May 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Happy Memorial Day to everyone, especially my fellow brothers and sisters who have served in the Armed Forces! I've been in the Air Force for ten years now, and I look forward to at least ten more.......Where are you stationed Esiason#7? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Indeed, respect and thanks to all those servicemen from our dearest ally, our service men get a day out in NovemberThat's good to hear. What do they call that day in England Pidge?Commonly called Poppy day. Officially Remembrance Sunday. Also a two minute silence at 11 a.m on the 11th Nov, which is actually observed by most. Quite astounding to have London so silent. Apart from Midnight Mass and Easter, it's the only time I drag my heathen backside to church.http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/remembranc...ation-remembersOne for the guys across the pond... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_Bengals_Fan Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Happy decoration day (as my folks call it) to all you gentlemen. Much appreciation for your service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esiason#7 Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Happy Memorial Day to everyone, especially my fellow brothers and sisters who have served in the Armed Forces! I've been in the Air Force for ten years now, and I look forward to at least ten more.......Where are you stationed Esiason#7?Tyndall AFB, near Panama City Florida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Happy Memorial Day to everyone, especially my fellow brothers and sisters who have served in the Armed Forces! I've been in the Air Force for ten years now, and I look forward to at least ten more.......Where are you stationed Esiason#7?Tyndall AFB, near Panama City FloridaHere's to you my brother in arms. Believe me, that last 10 years will go by fast. Enjoy it !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esiason#7 Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Happy Memorial Day to everyone, especially my fellow brothers and sisters who have served in the Armed Forces! I've been in the Air Force for ten years now, and I look forward to at least ten more.......Where are you stationed Esiason#7?Tyndall AFB, near Panama City FloridaHere's to you my brother in arms. Believe me, that last 10 years will go by fast. Enjoy it !!!I appreciate that. Same to you as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayaker0678 Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Any of the troops here have an idea for a Nurse that is wanting to join the military? I have decided to join but I can't decide which one to go into yet. I know I want to be stationed at a Hospital but I can't seem to decide between the Amy Navy and Air Force? Any help?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Any of the troops here have an idea for a Nurse that is wanting to join the military? I have decided to join but I can't decide which one to go into yet. I know I want to be stationed at a Hospital but I can't seem to decide between the Amy Navy and Air Force? Any help??I can't account for the other services, but the Army, while being able to assign you to a hospital, will only leave you there for so long and then move you to another type of unit for your own progression. For example, I have a good friend of mine who is stationed at Fort Polk right now. He is an RN and works at the hospital on base. However, all personnel working in the hospitals are what they call "PROFIS" or part of the professional filler system. This means, while they are assigned to the hospital, they can be pulled from there and assigned to thier "PROFIS" unit to go on a deployment. My buddy deploys this summer to Iraq as part of a Combat Support Hospital. While this is still a hospital, obviously the situation is far different from the likes of Fort Polk, LA.Hope that helps... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ickey44 Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 I just want to chime in and say thanks again to everyone here who has served, or is serving in our military. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Being in the service, I would like to give thanks to those that came before me and set the example for me to follow. The veterans of the previous wars and conflicts are now only starting to get recognition for their own sacrifices and struggles in defense of this great country. No one spit at me when I came back from Afghanistan, called me a baby killer, or anything of that nature. To those great men and women, I say THANK YOU !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esiason#7 Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Being in the service, I would like to give thanks to those that came before me and set the example for me to follow. The veterans of the previous wars and conflicts are now only starting to get recognition for their own sacrifices and struggles in defense of this great country. No one spit at me when I came back from Afghanistan, called me a baby killer, or anything of that nature. To those great men and women, I say THANK YOU !!!Great post and I hope all people currently serving feel the same way............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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