Happy Veterans Day! Salute to our modeling Vets!

[Dan the Modeler]

I would like to acknowledge all the Brothers and Sisters I had the Honor and Privilege to serve with throughout my career. you were all the best of the best. I would also like to thank all the Veterans past and present for their Service! Happy Veterans Day to one and all who have served this great Nation throughout it's great history.

Please post up if you're a Veteran, and share a photo if you'd like. Love to see our Vets!

 

[Tommergun]

 

[Dan the Modeler]

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Is that an F-4 behind you?

 

[Tommergun]

Is that an F-4 behind you?

Yes, It's one I helped restore. But I did work around F-4C, F-4E and RF-4Cs in the Cal ANG after my active duty stint.

 

[Edbert]

Is that you in the picture Dan?

I've seen lots of those USMC portraits, they usually have a similar expression on their faces, those are taken shortly after getting out of boot camp right?

Speaking of USMC, happy day-late 250th birthday, take an extra shot for Chesty!

 

[kevin]

Me.....bottom row, second from right.

 

[Dan the Modeler]

Is that you in the picture Dan?

I've seen lots of those USMC portraits, they usually have a similar expression on their faces, those are taken shortly after getting out of boot camp right?

Speaking of USMC, happy day-late 250th birthday, take an extra shot for Chesty!

Actually I was Army, that's my graduation photo for US Army Military Police. I'm actually from the biggest and oldest military branch...lol. I leave the crayon eating for the Marines!

 

[Dan the Modeler]

Me.....bottom row, second from right.View attachment 168591

0311?

 

[kevin]

I was 0311 first then switched to 0331.
This is machine gun section, weapons platoon, Kilo Co, 3rd.Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division
29 Palms, CA. 1986



Oh, the red ones tastes the best.

 

[urumomo]

 

[Dan the Modeler]

I was 0311 first then switched to 0331.
This is machine gun section, weapons platoon, Kilo Co, 3rd.Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division
29 Palms, CA. 1986



Oh, the red ones tastes the best.

Thought so, saw all the MGs in the photo...lol. I used to carry the "Hog" all the time myself. Heavy beast, but man it was fun to operate.

 

[Airborne01!]

My load was a different beast - the 'Gimpy' (GPMG or General Purpose Machine Gun) still weighed a ton though!
Steve

 

[Dan the Modeler]

My load was a different beast - the 'Gimpy' (GPMG or General Purpose Machine Gun) still weighed a ton though!
Steve

Sure is very similar to the old M60 I carried, and if lucky, you had an A gunner to hump the tripod and extra ammo...lol.

 

[Glenn S]

I'm the Canadian just to the right of the door. I was the Canadian Army liaison officer to the MCoE at Fort Benning at the time. Three years of jumping and avoiding Canadian winters! Although the summers at Fort Benning were brutally hot and humid. Morning PT was like running in soup.

 

[Dan the Modeler]

I'm the Canadian just to the right of the door. I was the Canadian Army liaison officer to the MCoE at Fort Benning at the time. Three years of jumping and avoiding Canadian winters! Although the summers at Fort Benning were brutally hot and humid. Morning PT was like running in soup.

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Awesome! Glad you had the opportunity to enjoy our great southern weather! Outstanding you experienced Benning and jump status for three years, sure you're knees are feeling it now.

 

[WtShark]

I missed this post, but wanted to say both Thanks and Happy Vets day to you as well!
@Dan the Modeler I know an MP School Grad pic when I see one-
What Training Btn, and year were you at Ft. McClellan?
I was C-10, 1983

 

[Dan the Modeler]

I missed this post, but wanted to say both Thanks and Happy Vets day to you as well!
@Dan the Modeler I know an MP School Grad pic when I see one-
What Training Btn, and year were you at Ft. McClellan?
I was C-10, 1983
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I was just after, D10, 1984. Old Delta Demons!

 

[WtShark]

I was just after, D10, 1984. Old Delta Demons!

We were in the same complex, around the same times. A short walk to the MP school, PX (for an AAFES burger), wander to the Pistol Palace and all before B44.
Habe you seen the videos of what those buildings look like now? Kinda sad really.

 

[Dan the Modeler]

We were in the same complex, around the same times. A short walk to the MP school, PX (for an AAFES burger), wander to the Pistol Palace and all before B44.
Habe you seen the videos of what those buildings look like now? Kinda sad really.

Yes I have, it's a shame, but unfortunately we went through at the height of contamination all over post. Several places I served at, were closed and abandoned for several reasons. I did however, enjoyed every part of training there, had great Drills.

 

[WtShark]

Yes I have, it's a shame, but unfortunately we went through at the height of contamination all over post. Several places I served at, were closed and abandoned for several reasons. I did however, enjoyed every part of training there, had great Drills.

Time marches on...

 

[Dan the Modeler]

Time marches on...
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Hell, the pores on my nose have never closed after having that dark green melted into my nose in that Jun, Jul, Aug Alabama heat back then...lol.

 

[Marauder1981]

Special thanks to all those who served. With a son in the 75th Ranger Regiment, I have some idea of the sacrifices you made. Eternally grateful.

 

[Dan the Modeler]

Special thanks to all those who served. With a son in the 75th Ranger Regiment, I have some idea of the sacrifices you made. Eternally grateful.

Thank your Son for me for his service as well. Rangers Lead the Way!

 

[Marauder1981]

Thank you Son for me for his service as well. Rangers Lead the Way!

Thank you - much appreciated.