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Originally Posted by ender098

That's the thing. We who have served know what we're taking about. Those moments we shared with our brothers in arms that can never be explained to or understood by those who haven't "been there". It's cool because sometimes you're talking to a service member or former service member, and you get it . You know EXACTLY what they are trying to say, without them having to elaborate it. And other times, it alienates you. You try to explain it to High School friends and relatives and they look at you like no matter how much you explain what you're trying to say, they will never truely understand you. It's especially difficult to get through to your Family. Wife and kids. That's when it alienates you the most. Knowing your life will be spent with them, but there is a side of you they will never truely Know.

THATS 100% true

it dont matter were you served or what service this hits the spot.. :)

military service

i was in the army from 1992-98. my first duty assignment after ait at ft eustis, va was korea, camp humphreys, and than ft campbell, ky for 4yrs until my contract was up, my favorite moment was when my aviation wings were pinned on, i was a ch47 mechanic + everything else they wanted me to do, toolroom, nightvision goggle tech, master of the broom... and post police, we did everything, i drove the scamp in korea camp humphreys we were the blackcats, my job was to move the aircraft around the airfield not to mention driving the hemmet, humvees, 21/2 tons, i was a saw gunner m249 and a m-60 gunner,i got out right before the 240b was entering service. some of my fondest memories were of course all of the friends, no matter what are backgrounds were, blk, white hispanic ect we all pretty much got along, it was awesome being part of a team. my worst memory was wearing mop gear in 100 degree heat while digging an m-60 fighting position, and korean winter winds even though i was wearing all of the cold weather gear polypros and the gortex pants and jacket that wind would rip right to the bone, also jrtc mosquitos. but boy did i ever enjoy the air gunnery range, firing all kinds of weapons and the missions with the rok army special forces those guys were the baddest dudes ive ever seen, and getting to work on chinooks with the australian army at ft campbell, they were awesome soldiers and great people. i miss the military as well it was the best thing i could of ever done, i wouldnt have gotten out but due to medical issues i had to. flying on the chinooks was a blast, but what is so cool they always fly over my house, so in a way it seems like im still part of army. im still waiting for one to break down and land in my yard so that i could help them make repairs.

I was in the Army from 1989 to 1992. I went in thinking I was going to be a cross between GI Joe and Rambo. I was young and immortal. Then I was injured...on duty. After that I was no longer immortal. Since then I'm not so young.

I saw Ranger School, Airborne, Air-Assault, Signal School, and a few other things. :)

I'd have loved to stay in but somethings are not within our control and I was medically discharged. :(

I just completed a 10 year active duty career in the US Army. I definitely think that my socialization as a child was influenced by GI Joe, Top Gun, and other war related movies and media. I got very interested in the Civil War and that also played a part in my choosing to serve.