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I salute you!
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Have we had any active combat warriors,except bhanks?
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new H2F program - holistic health and fitness to get soldiers ready for new fitness standards imposed by Army
https://www.army.mil/e2/downloads/rv7/acft/h2f_operating_concept.pdf (https://www.army.mil/e2/downloads/rv7/acft/h2f_operating_concept.pdf)
the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT)
starting 1 April 2021. ACFT 3.0 consists of six events: 3-Repetition Maximum Deadlift, Standing Power Throw, Hand-Release Push-Ups, Sprint-Drag-Carry, Leg Tuck or Plank, and 2-Mile Run, with a maximum possible score of 600.
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Have we had any active combat warriors,except bhanks?
Bhanks was never in the army. How can you use a cane and be in the army?
All lies.
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i just started working as a contractor for the Army
new H2F program - holistic health and fitness to get soldiers ready for new fitness standards imposed by Army
https://www.army.mil/e2/downloads/rv7/acft/h2f_operating_concept.pdf (https://www.army.mil/e2/downloads/rv7/acft/h2f_operating_concept.pdf)
the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT)
starting 1 April 2021. ACFT 3.0 consists of six events: 3-Repetition Maximum Deadlift, Standing Power Throw, Hand-Release Push-Ups, Sprint-Drag-Carry, Leg Tuck or Plank, and 2-Mile Run, with a maximum possible score of 600.
Crazy impressive, how did you end up with that gig?
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I salute you!
Absolutely
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Crazy impressive, how did you end up with that gig?
it’s a new program - they have cognitive health specialists and dietitians they have access to as well
they are hiring strength coaches, athletic trainers, and nutritionists currently
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Will you make sure to educate the cadets the cadets in gender-fluency and women's rights.....
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Have we had any active combat warriors,except bhanks?
Acre?
And navymike come to mind
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I salute you!
Thank you.
US Army 1989-92
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US Navy, active duty: 2001-2012
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US Navy
US Navy names ship after Harvey Milk, a homosexual icon long-accused of molesting boys
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/us-navy-names-ship-after-harvey-milk-a-homosexual-icon-long-accused-of-molesting-boys/
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Since 2001 most fought in useless wars which achieved nothing.
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US Navy names ship after Harvey Milk, a homosexual icon long-accused of molesting boys
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/us-navy-names-ship-after-harvey-milk-a-homosexual-icon-long-accused-of-molesting-boys/
Perfect democrat.
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Thanks for the thread and shout out.
I was active duty 4yrs USMC and 2 years reserve, highest rank Sgt E-5. * 40+ years ago.
Never saw combat or did any heroic stuff, etc.
For 4 months TDY, I was assigned security detail for the base ammo storage facility.
Out of respect for those who served in combat, I wouldn't BS my record to sound ballsy on getbig LOL.
My dad was US Navy , gunners mate , on a carrier in the S. Pacific during the summer of 1945.
He was also in combat on a similar ship during the Korean War .
After 8 years in the Navy, he went back to school and spent 30 years as a structural integrity engineer .
working the hulls of nuclear subs.
I consider my ( deceased ) father a genuine war hero and true patriot.
I'm just an old douchebag that signed up and served my time , for better or worse.
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Thanks for the thread and shout out.
I was active duty 4yrs USMC and 2 years reserve, highest rank Sgt E-5. * 40+ years ago.
Never saw combat or did any heroic stuff, etc.
For 4 months TDY, I was assigned security detail for the base ammo storage facility.
Out of respect for those who served in combat, I wouldn't BS my record to sound ballsy on getbig LOL.
My dad was US Navy , gunners mate , on a carrier in the S. Pacific during the summer of 1945.
He was also in combat on a similar ship during the Korean War .
After 8 years in the Navy, he went back to school and spent 30 years as a structural integrity engineer .
working the hulls of nuclear subs.
I consider my ( deceased ) father a genuine war hero and true patriot.
I'm just an old douchebag that signed up and served my time , for better or worse.
You served and did what they wanted with you. I respect that. My father served in World War II and when they found he was an amazing chef the generals wanted him to be their chef. That was his job. He never sought that job. Every cog in the military machine makes the machine work.
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CATACHO, Thanks!
USMC here. !3 months in NAM.
Interesting story which a writer has been developing a screen-play in which I requested 98% accuracy ... and to which he agreed.
The 98% true and interesting part of that tour was my adoption into the US Army 101st Airborne ... and why that took place is what the screenplay is based on ...... along with other crazy shit that happened there .... and thereafter.
The 2% iinacurrate part is the final scene in which one of the main characters blows his brains out while waiting for someone to answer the 'suicide prevention hotline' ...and gets a busy signal..... which ties in with the 22 suicides a day among military vets, etc.
Cat, I'll send you a copy if it ever gets done.
Or the incomplete version if you're really interested.
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HOWARD, SARGE! .... Pls send me some info on your time in the Corps.
Ditto for any other 'Jarhead' (respectfully stated) on this board.
Semper Fi, Stunt
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CATACHO, Thanks!
USMC here. !3 months in NAM.
Interesting story which a writer has been developing a screen-play in which I requested 98% accuracy ... and to which he agreed.
The interesting part of that tour was my adoption into US Army 101st Airborne ... and why that occured is what the screenplay is based on ...... along with other crazy shit that happened there .... and thereafter.
The 2% iinacurate part is the final scene in which one of the main characters blows his brains out while waiting for someone to answer the 'suicide prevention hotline' ...and gets a busy signal..... which ties in with the 22 suicides a day among military vets, etc.
Cat, I'll send you a copy if it ever gets done.
Well done, stunt! My father served in Korea and was also a riverboat captain in Vietnam. I had cousins serve in 'Nam too. I was not allowed to join due to not being smart enough. Strong enough? Oh yes, I was. But it was just as with trying out for law enforcement, I was not intelligent enough and there were other physical problems too. I would go take the physical tests to make my point but even I understood (especially after my mom explained it to me) why I was not ever going to be in the military, law enforcement or even a fireman. Departmental reasoning on why was sound and as I said, once explained to me, I agreed. But I still could not resist showing them what they were missing from the physical aspect.
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Thanks for responding. SCOTT.
Interesting about your dad serving in two wars.
It's remotely possible that I was in or under one of those Vietnam rivers while he was cruising by, but I bet ya that his river was way south of where in the hell we were .... way up north a bit south of Hue.
APOCALYPSE NOW was based on what your dad's duty involved and I had the opportunity to discuss with Martin Sheen his role in that movie including some of the shit that he was not aware of.
To be completely honest with ya .... I don't recall who was responsible for those river patrols .... Army, Navy, or USMC?
Smarten me up if you will
PS,,, The part which Brando played was actually based on reality but we never found that guy. A Marine by the way, but not an officer.
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Well done, stunt! My father served in Korea and was also a riverboat captain in Vietnam. I had cousins serve in 'Nam too. I was not allowed to join due to not being smart enough. Strong enough? Oh yes, I was. But it was just as with trying out for law enforcement, I was not intelligent enough and there were other physical problems too. I would go take the physical tests to make my point but even I understood (especially after my mom explained it to me) why I was not ever going to be in the military, law enforcement or even a fireman. Departmental reasoning on why was sound and as I said, once explained to me, I agreed. But I still could not resist showing them what they were missing from the physical aspect.
The IQ level minimum was just above 80 at that time I believe.
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Army 82nd Airborne Division 1990-1994
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The IQ level minimum was just above 80 at that time I believe.
My mother had me tested a lot. I have never been above an 80. I know I'm not very smart and I have dealt with it as best I can.
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My mother had me tested a lot. I have never been above an 80. I know I'm not very smart and I have dealt with it as best I can.
Which IQ test did you take? You seem way above 80 just by your writing style alone.
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MrYorki,
Are you familiar with the SCREAMING EAGLES era 1960'+ ?
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You served and did what they wanted with you. I respect that. My father served in World War II and when they found he was an amazing chef the generals wanted him to be their chef. That was his job. He never sought that job. Every cog in the military machine makes the machine work.
Thanks Stunt,
I signed up to be a "combat engineer " *( explosives ordinance M.O.S.) and ended up in finance. 100% serious.
In all modesty, I did well on the ASVAB and even maxed out the math part.
About half way thru boot camp, I got called in to the Company CO's office.
Capt said ; " I know you signed up for explosives , but the USMC wants you to change your MOS.
Me ; " Sir? This recruit is confused and was informed his MOS was a guaranteed ? "
Capt ; " It is. But we want you to allow us to break your contract. If you agree
we will give you a $1500 bonus upon completion of your new MOS school training.
Me ; " What school or job will this recruit be reassigned to? " ( I'm pumped and assume this is some high level stuff :D)
Capt ; " You'll be in military finance . Ok, so what do you say?"
Me ; " The recruit accepts, Sir ." ( I was a tad bummed out ,but wtf. )
LOL, oh well, at least I didn't blow myself or anyone else up .
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My mother had me tested a lot. I have never been above an 80. I know I'm not very smart and I have dealt with it as best I can.
Mohamed Ali had an IQ of 78, so I guess he wouldn't have been drafted anyway, despite his protest and jail time.
Seems it's only the US which requires an IQ test.
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Mohamed Ali had an IQ of 78, so I guess he wouldn't have been drafted anyway, despite his protest and jail time.
Seems it's only the US which requires an IQ test.
Pretty sure you can't join the Canadian forces with an IQ under 90.
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HOWARD, At one time I was a C-4 expert. But I never did add that to my civilian resume.
Were you ever able to use your explosive expertise in civilian life?
The following may be of interest to ya regarding military finance....
100% true....
On the last day of my 3 year military obligation, I decided to stay to see what would happen .... Honest ..... this is 100% true.
But when payday came around, I wasn't on the pay-list, so I went to 'disbursing' (Camp Pendleton) to complain only to cause some mass confusion due to the fact that the USMC accused me of being a civilian and therefore not on any USMC payroll list.
The problem was only resolved when I got 're-drafted' somehow, got paid, and sent to Viet Nam for the next 13 months .... and that's when the story really got interesting. It all started with a damn Hemogoblin(?) shot in Okinawa.
Howard, are you aware that a shitload of USMC records (mine included) were destroyed in a flood in the Washington DC building where our 'records' were maintained just prior to their transfer to computers?
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HOWARD, At one time I was a C-4 expert. But I never did add that to my civilian resume.
Were you ever able to use your explosive expertise in civilian life?
The following may be of interest to ya regarding military finance....
100% true....
On the last day of my 3 year military obligation, I decided to stay to see what would happen .... Honest ..... this is 100% true.
But when payday came around, I wasn't on the pay-list, so I went to 'disbursing' (Camp Pendleton) to complain only to cause some mass confusion due to the fact that the USMC accused me of being a civilian and therefore not on any USMC payroll list.
The problem was only resolved when I got 're-drafted' somehow, got paid, and sent to Viet Nam for the next 13 months .... and that's when the story really got interesting. It all started with a damn Hemogoblin(?) shot in Okinawa.
Howard, are you aware that a shitload of USMC records (mine included) were destroyed in a flood in the Washington DC building where our 'records' were maintained just prior to their transfer to computers?
Didn't know you were a fellow jarhead. Oooh rah!'
I hate to tell you this , but I was one small cog in the machine that helped transfer paper pay records to the early cpu mainframe .
I was sent to Kansas City to learn early DOS and input data into the old Apple "green screen" system .
It was tedious, boring work , but for a Jarhead it was a clean task in AC so I didn't complain.
I'm sorry to hear your records were lost and the disbursing (payroll) office messed with you.
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US Navy names ship after Harvey Milk, a homosexual icon long-accused of molesting boys
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/us-navy-names-ship-after-harvey-milk-a-homosexual-icon-long-accused-of-molesting-boys/
Molesting boys was a common allegations in the 50's or 60's to prosecute gays. Unless you have proof, you should hush up
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My thanks to everyone in this thread who served.
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MrYorki,
Are you familiar with the SCREAMING EAGLES era 1960'+ ?
I know you are talking about the 101st Airborne. Not familiar with the 1960s version
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US Navy names ship after Harvey Milk, a homosexual icon long-accused of molesting boys
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/us-navy-names-ship-after-harvey-milk-a-homosexual-icon-long-accused-of-molesting-boys/
Only good queer is a dead queer.
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USMC 85-91 E-5 Desert Shield/Desert Storm Air Contingency Battalion... we went right away, set up LZ's and offloaded aircraft and eventually MPS.. ships.. and got lost a few times between Saudi and Kuwait.. ;D diesel was .60/gal at middle of nowhere gas stations and free goatsmilk ice cream bars... melted in seconds bc it was damn hot .. locals were happy to see us... never got to unleash my .60... they mostly just gave up.... left there soon after to organize our Battalion's drawdown.... Did the WestPac and Bearhunt stuff... some of the coolest things... watching SR-71's take off at night (Kadena AFB) and C-130's taking off from Ie Shima (island off Okinawa) using JATO (jet-assisted take-off) good times... Semper Fi
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Only good queer is a dead queer.
Goodrum would defile you repeatedly.
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USMA circa 1980.
...And when our work is done,
Our course on earth is run,
May it be said, "Well done"
Be thou at peace."
E'er may that line of gray
Increase from day to day
Live, serve, and die, we pray,
West Point, for thee.
(https://i.ibb.co/dWPN4nr/4-D8-F98-B9-C481-49-DE-A7-EB-EADDBD16-C226-1-201-a.jpg)
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Massive massive respect to anyone who served
must be hell around magnets with those giant steel balls
anyone who disrespects vets needs their eyes torn out
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Goodrum would defile you repeatedly.
Wrong.
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Jay, Walter, Howard and other Jarheads!
You Jarheads are making me remember shit that only Marines can recall!
But those old memories are way to old and long ago, so just let me say the following in an effort to keep this short.
I hate the time in which I spent in the Corps during those expended peacetime years.
It was similar to painting a white wall and waiting for the paint to dry.
But then when it came to my turn to head on overseas and shoot at someone, that white wall became a Picasso which I was painting with color crayans.
I arrived in Nam and did some crazy shit which got me unofficially classified as "crazy", which got me transferred to what I personally consider to be the ULTRA-TOP unit in the Corps .... 1st Force Recon.
I'll never forget my C.O. telling me, "You're crazy. I'm sending you to 1st Force Recon!"
And then he laffed and shook my hand, "Good luck, son!" as I thought, "What the fuck!"
And the next day I was folding parachutes while my new CO informed me, "Don't worry! We'll carry you down!"
God bless the Corps and all who served within it. And the 101st Screaming Eagles .... But that's another story!
Sorry for the above but if someone yells 'Jarhead' in a vacant room, I jump up and salute the wall!
Something I never learned in boot camp.
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Jay, Walter, Howard and other Jarheads!
You Jarheads are making me remember shit that only Marines can recall!
But those old memories are way to old and long ago, so just let me say the following in an effort to keep this short.
I hate the time in which I spent in the Corps during those expended peacetime years.
It was similar to painting a white wall and waiting for the paint to dry.
But then when it came to my turn to head on overseas and shoot at someone, that white wall became a Picasso which I was painting with color crayans.
I arrived in Nam and did some crazy shit which got me unofficially classified as "crazy", which got me transferred to what I personally consider to be the ULTRA-TOP unit in the Corps .... 1st Force Recon.
I'll never forget my C.O. telling me, "You're crazy. I'm sending you to 1st Force Recon!"
And then he laffed and shook my hand, "Good luck, son!" as I thought, "What the fuck!"
And the next day I was folding parachutes while my new CO informed me, "Don't worry! We'll carry you down!"
God bless the Corps and all who served within it. And the 101st Screaming Eagles .... But that's another story!
Sorry for the above but if someone yells 'Jarhead' in a vacant room, I jump up and salute the wall!
Something I never learned in boot camp.
How hard was Recon training?
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Jay, Walter, Howard and other Jarheads!
You Jarheads are making me remember shit that only Marines can recall!
But those old memories are way to old and long ago, so just let me say the following in an effort to keep this short.
I hate the time in which I spent in the Corps during those expended peacetime years.
It was similar to painting a white wall and waiting for the paint to dry.
But then when it came to my turn to head on overseas and shoot at someone, that white wall became a Picasso which I was painting with color crayans.
I arrived in Nam and did some crazy shit which got me unofficially classified as "crazy", which got me transferred to what I personally consider to be the ULTRA-TOP unit in the Corps .... 1st Force Recon.
I'll never forget my C.O. telling me, "You're crazy. I'm sending you to 1st Force Recon!"
And then he laffed and shook my hand, "Good luck, son!" as I thought, "What the fuck!"
And the next day I was folding parachutes while my new CO informed me, "Don't worry! We'll carry you down!"
God bless the Corps and all who served within it. And the 101st Screaming Eagles .... But that's another story!
Sorry for the above but if someone yells 'Jarhead' in a vacant room, I jump up and salute the wall!
Something I never learned in boot camp.
Aaaahhh yes, I experienced my share of " hurry up and wait" .
Even being an "office pog" involved some being " volunteered" for crap duty.
I remember our office " TOP" ( E9 MSGsgt) came back to our data input area.
He points at me, laughs and says ; " Our office needs a volunteer to re-qualify for chemical attack readiness.
You're the jr rank , so guess who is going to out to for gas mask duty?! "
I just mumbled ; " yes sir Top" and figured I was going back to gas chamber training which
was my worst experience in boot camp.
Turns out he was just screwing with me as we had some newbie PFC who'd just arrived.
I didn't get to see the look on their face, when Top informed him. But the scuttlebutt was, he damn near cried.
I felt bad for him, but not bad enough to volunteer to take his place LOL.
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@Howard - tell us some pussy stories from your weekend furloughs.