How Many Current or Ex-Military Do We Have? - Page 23

zebra · 09-28-2009, 06:31 PM

wow... i never realized what a big deal a military funeral is.
i went to an acquaintance's funeral today & was completely amazed by the respect and admiration shown by the entire community.

SPC Corey Kowall, a paratrooper in the Army's 82nd Airborne, was killed last sunday when responding to an IED explosion in Afghanistan. his funeral was today & during the procession to the cemetary, there were people lined along the street saluting, waving flags, & covering their hearts - not just people getting out of their cars, but people who stopped work & school to come out & pay respect. one guy even pulled his rollback tow truck sideways across the road to stop people who were irreverantly weaving through those who stopped.

this was one of the most touching things i've seen in a long time & i'd like us to pause for a minute to remember & pray for our soldiers fighting & dying to secure our freedoms here in this great country.

BluntObjection · 09-30-2009, 01:58 PM

Chuck 'Diesel' Dowd - E4 - SrA USAF.
2S051 - Material Management (Supply) Journeyman.
I've been stuck at Pope AFB since I graduated tech school in Lackland.
Been to Balad, Iraq.
In a few weeks heading to Kabul, Afghanistan.
Afterwards though...I'll be getting my Camaro, and will have all spring and summer to drive it...Can't wait.

*GTAHVIT* · 09-30-2009, 03:29 PM

Eddie, Diesel.

Welcome to the site.

jrboyd_1980 · 09-30-2009, 03:32 PM

USN 6 Years

USS Constellation, USS Peleliu, USS Kennedy

*GTAHVIT* · 09-30-2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jrboyd_1980

USN 6 Years

USS Constellation, USS Peleliu, USS Kennedy

And when were you on the Connie???

95-99 for me.. HS-2 Aircrew/SAR

jrboyd_1980 · 09-30-2009, 04:08 PM

99-2003 when we de-commisioned her.

Zieke · 09-30-2009, 04:08 PM

the last time i posted in this thread i was thinking of joining the navy.

I've now been in for almost a year, 28 days until a year.
Just finished ATO A school Sep 21st. I'm an AWVAN aircrewman.
going to JAX until christmas,
SERE in Maine on Jan 2,
then Whidbey island, WA for EWOP school on Feb 8th.

reefdiver · 09-30-2009, 04:14 PM

USMC 87-95, 27 countries, three campaigns, and a lot of women and beer! DoD employee now.

*GTAHVIT* · 09-30-2009, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrboyd_1980

99-2003 when we de-commisioned her.

Ah. We just missed eachother...

I hated cruises... but I was sad to see her go....

*GTAHVIT* · 09-30-2009, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zieke

the last time i posted in this thread i was thinking of joining the navy.

I've now been in for almost a year, 28 days until a year.
Just finished ATO A school Sep 21st. I'm an AWVAN aircrewman.
going to JAX until christmas,
SERE in Maine on Jan 2,
then Whidbey island, WA for EWOP school on Feb 8th.

Congrats Zieke!

Let us know when you get into town. Maybe Chewy and I can take you to lunch.

Zieke · 09-30-2009, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

Congrats Zieke!

Let us know when you get into town. Maybe Chewy and I can take you to lunch.

that would be great.
i'll definately need a tour of the place lol.

toetter · 12-03-2009, 08:28 PM

As I posted the last thread, I am kind of wishing I would have included military. Feel free to speak up and get the credit you surely deserve! You guys are the true HEROES!!! My only regret is that I did not join the military prior to Law Enforcement. I get the unique opportunity to work with a lot of Special forces guys and have learned a great deal. Please list :

Branch
Position
Location

I probably forgot some stuff as I am not military. Feel free to put down whatever you think is relevant. THANK YOU!!

Mark A Collier Sr · 12-03-2009, 08:34 PM

US Army Retired after 23 years!
Last 12 years were with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) at Fort Campbell, KY

LINK to my Military Camaro Club is on MY PROFILE!

toetter · 12-03-2009, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark A Collier Sr

US Army Retired after 23 years!
Last 12 years were with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) at Fort Campbell, KY

LINK to my Military Camaro Club is on MY PROFILE!

Mark, Thanks for serving and that is the coolest decal I have ever seen, on a Camaro, or not. Mt Sgt. is retired 101st Airborne. What a small world!

09-28-2009, 06:31 PM	#309
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	wow... i never realized what a big deal a military funeral is. i went to an acquaintance's funeral today & was completely amazed by the respect and admiration shown by the entire community. SPC Corey Kowall, a paratrooper in the Army's 82nd Airborne, was killed last sunday when responding to an IED explosion in Afghanistan. his funeral was today & during the procession to the cemetary, there were people lined along the street saluting, waving flags, & covering their hearts - not just people getting out of their cars, but people who stopped work & school to come out & pay respect. one guy even pulled his rollback tow truck sideways across the road to stop people who were irreverantly weaving through those who stopped. this was one of the most touching things i've seen in a long time & i'd like us to pause for a minute to remember & pray for our soldiers fighting & dying to secure our freedoms here in this great country. __________________ Eve ('00 FRC): hot-air intake Rowan ('09 H3): 5spd mom-mobile Penny ('99 Sierra): 5.3 / HD 5spd... gone but not forgotten Samson ('18 HD): compounded 408

09-30-2009, 03:29 PM	#311
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 View My Garage	Eddie, Diesel. Welcome to the site. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

09-30-2009, 04:08 PM	#315
Zieke Camaro Deprived Drives: 78 Camaro, 00 Tahoe, 10 Cobalt Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kaneohe, HI Posts: 580 View My Garage	the last time i posted in this thread i was thinking of joining the navy. I've now been in for almost a year, 28 days until a year. Just finished ATO A school Sep 21st. I'm an AWVAN aircrewman. going to JAX until christmas, SERE in Maine on Jan 2, then Whidbey island, WA for EWOP school on Feb 8th. __________________ My posts are of my opinion most of the time. I am young and inexperienced. Please don't hate on me for it. Joined Active Navy: 10-28-08

12-03-2009, 08:28 PM	#320
toetter Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS CGM 6M Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 311	Calling Camaro5 Military As I posted the last thread, I am kind of wishing I would have included military. Feel free to speak up and get the credit you surely deserve! You guys are the true HEROES!!! My only regret is that I did not join the military prior to Law Enforcement. I get the unique opportunity to work with a lot of Special forces guys and have learned a great deal. Please list : Branch Position Location I probably forgot some stuff as I am not military. Feel free to put down whatever you think is relevant. THANK YOU!!

12-03-2009, 08:34 PM	#321
Mark A Collier Sr Retired Army, 101st ABN Drives: 2 SS/RS w/sunroof Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 849 View My Garage	US Army Retired after 23 years! Last 12 years were with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) at Fort Campbell, KY LINK to my Military Camaro Club is on MY PROFILE! __________________ "BABY" is a Summit White, 2SS/RS, My Tribute to the 13 years I served in the 101st Airborne Division!!! ORDERED: 18 JUL 09 #NMMS88, BORN ON 4 NOV 09 at 12:26pm VIN:63460~ HOME on 18 NOV 09! "101BABY"

09-30-2009, 01:58 PM	#310
BluntObjection Drives: 07 Cobalt Coupe LS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pope AFB Posts: 45	Chuck 'Diesel' Dowd - E4 - SrA USAF. 2S051 - Material Management (Supply) Journeyman. I've been stuck at Pope AFB since I graduated tech school in Lackland. Been to Balad, Iraq. In a few weeks heading to Kabul, Afghanistan. Afterwards though...I'll be getting my Camaro, and will have all spring and summer to drive it...Can't wait.

09-30-2009, 03:32 PM	#312
jrboyd_1980 A ***'s Headache Drives: Everything Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,167	USN 6 Years USS Constellation, USS Peleliu, USS Kennedy

09-30-2009, 04:08 PM	#314
jrboyd_1980 A ***'s Headache Drives: Everything Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,167	99-2003 when we de-commisioned her.

09-30-2009, 04:14 PM	#316
reefdiver Drives: Cheverlot Join Date: May 2009 Location: NC Posts: 128	USMC 87-95, 27 countries, three campaigns, and a lot of women and beer! DoD employee now.

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