Military

[hsrtxp 1,400]

For all of us civilians, thanks to all of you who have or have had family serve!


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[pappy1865 2,191]

To echo others, I'm not one who served, but have known a lot who have, and are still, most of them fraternity brothers.  If you're from Indiana, you might remember a story on Lance Cpl. David Fribley from Warsaw.  He was the 1st Hoosier killed in the Iraq war on March 23, 2003.  He was my pledge brother from Indiana State, and, would have stood in our wedding.  From the bottom of my heart, those of you who have served, or are still serving today, you have my utmost respect and gratitude.  

[reconmkd 4,328]

8 years in the Army. Most of it as Infantry, had a little stint as a recruiter. Medically retirees from injuries sustained in Iraq. 2001-2009.
I joined to follow in my grandfather's first cousin. Retired after 36 years as a Command Sergeant Major, 2 1/2 years in Nam with 3 bronze stars and 2 Purple Hearts. Still look up to him to this day!

I work for the Army Corps of Engineers as a biologist now.
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[Redandyz 151]

On ‎3‎/‎9‎/‎2017 at 10:24 PM, HoosierAloha said:

Originally signed as ATC in the Air Force. Did you stay in the ATC career after getting out?

No, I ended up getting degrees in education and poli sci once I got out.  Now work in college leadership, not at IU though.

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,182]

Illinois Army National Guard 1984 thru 2006. 11C mortars for 18 yrs, then 42A personally services. 1 deployment to Europe after 911. When unit was being deployed to Afghanistan, I was told to retire or be medically discharged because of my bad ankle. I broke the right twice while training. 4 surgeries later, I'm still having problems.

 

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[WayneFleekHoosier 47,935]

Illinois Army National Guard 1984 thru 2006. 11C mortars for 18 yrs, then 42A personally services. 1 deployment to Europe after 911. When unit was being deployed to Afghanistan! I was told to retire or be medically discharged because of my bad ankle. I broke the right twice while training. 4 surgeries later, I'm still having problems.

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Thanks for your service!


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[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,182]

Thanks for your service!


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Thank you

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[MoyeNeeded 3,073]

USN Ret. Served 1980-2000. Graduated Basic Training Great Lakes, Il. Enrolled Advanced Electronins training for the rating of Electronic Warfare Tech. Served onboard USS Midway CV41, USS Aylwin FF1081, and USS Philippine Sea CG58. Shore commands Atantic Joint Intell Center, Afloat Training Gru Mayport, Fl and Coastal Systems Station Panama City Beach, Fl.

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[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,182]

My 22 yrs was absolutely the best chapter in my life. I wouldn't change it for anything

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[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,182]

One last thing. I am a fervent believer that a person cannot successfully serve without the love and support of his/her family. If they have strong the support of their family, they don't have to worry about the home front. They can contrite on their mission. I would like to see the families get more accolades. They deserve it.

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[Blackmon_for_3 1,532]

Army Infantry 11Bravo from 2002-2009. Afghanistan from 04-05 and Iraq 07-08. Beat time of my life now that I look back in it...

[OliviaPope40 6,438]

We thank you all for your service. 

[Yogi'sBicep 1,048]

On 3/10/2017 at 8:40 AM, ALASKA HOOSIER said:

I guess i should add my deployments: Central America (80s), Panama (89), Afghanistan x 2, Iraq x 5 in addition to other stuff.

Central America.. yikes. Panama-- Any airfield seizures ;)? Afghanistan- what provinces? Iraq- Years and FOB/OB? Hopefully not a OP LOL. 

[Yogi'sBicep 1,048]

Army. Just hit my 2 year mark -- about to pick up SGT if this month goes how as expected. Would really like to say thanks to all the guys before me, especially the Vietnam guys. We have a lot of support from those in their right minds in the US. 

Was enrolled at WKU -- decided I couldn't wait any longer to join. Was my dream growing up (had older brothers join before me). 

Hoping Alaska and I can catch a few games this year in Anchorage granted I'm still here.   

 

Any Ranger Tabbed or Regiment guys on here? 

[IUBBFan1970 18]

Active Army 1980 to 1983. U.S. Army Reserves 1984

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[IUBBFan1970 18]

to 2013. Retired MSG. Deployed to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan 2005 to 2006. Stationed in Germany in the 80's. Been to Guatemala and S.Korea. Full time job was with the Dept of Army. Retired from both. Born and raised in Bloomington and was an excited kid when they hired Coach Knight. Have been an avid fan since.

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[Hoosier Roots 736]

For anyone who has served recently or is serving now, how closely were you able to fallow iu sports or sports in general while you were in active and in deployments?


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[Yogi'sBicep 1,048]

6 hours ago, Hoosier Roots said:

For anyone who has served recently or is serving now, how closely were you able to fallow iu sports or sports in general while you were in active and in deployments?


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Where there's internet, there's a way. 

 

In basic training awhile back my father sent me game recaps & scores. It was so apparent he was against Crean lol. That was Yogi's Junior year. I specifically remember the Duke game, my dad said he wouldn't be surprised if Crean was fired by his next letter (he hoped so). 

[HoosierAloha 30,024]

For anyone who has served recently or is serving now, how closely were you able to fallow iu sports or sports in general while you were in active and in deployments?


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It's definitely possible. AFN carried a lot of games when I was overseas. I had a pretty good gig and my boss would let me leave early or come in late. If it means that much to you start work a little early, stay a little late, and make sure your boss knows you're a huge fan.


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