It's Veterans Day, tell me a little about your service.

[Mike2Fst]

CW3 US Army, 86 to 94, Hueys and Blackhawks. Thanks to all my brothers in arms who also served.

 

[AJ Maughn]

LT USN, 2007 to present, Civil Engineer Corps. Thank you to all the other veterans of past and present conflicts for your service!

 

[antattack]

I was an E4 98G-L, Korean Language, Radio Intercept 1985-89. I was crew in those wonderful Huey EH1H aircraft. Thanks to Pilots like Mike2Fst who kept me safe at altitude. My service was, thankfully, in a narrow window of peace time.
Thanks for all of your service and support.
Dive safe!

 

[MattJ]

USMC Sgt, aviation electrician on F-4S Phantoms at MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, mid-1980s. It did not suck.

 

[Adam Grose]

Sorry this is so late....

US Navy, 1987-1991 (Active Duty), Reserve from 1991-1995, Auxiliary (NAVMARCORMARS) from 2002-2010.

 

[doogisar]

GySgt in the US Marines. Airframes Mechanic on Hueys and Cobras, 1993 to present. Over the last 20 years been stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA. Yuma, AZ. Pensacola, FL. So far I have been to Okinawa Japan, Guam, Hong Kong, Philippines Singapore, Korea, Thailand, and Iraq(2004-2005) besides all the layovers which I won't go into. Scuba diving starting in Okinawa and that was the WOW factor I needed to get into it. I am still Active duty and stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA. Thank you to all the other veterans of past and present conflicts for your service, Keep the traditions going.

 

[Scubagolf]

U.S. Air Force 1970-74. Vietnamese linguist, then golf pro at military course in Germany. Only diving was into liters of beer.

 

[Kevrumbo]

"To all Veterans alive today --You all deserve long and happy lives in peace. . ."

Rumbaoa, Corporal Prudencio

GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 580; 14 AUGUST 1951
AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR. By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress, approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918), and pursuant to authority in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded to the following-named enlisted man:
Corporal Prudencio E Rumbaoa, RA 29 044 898, Infantry, United States Army, a member of Company A, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division distinguished himself by courageous action near Chaechi-hyon, Korea on 3 June 1951. His company was attacking with the mission of securing a very high and steep-sided hill from an estimated reinforced enemy company, stubbornly defending the hill from well-prepared, sandbagged and camouflaged positions. The enemy had a preponderance of automatic weapons strategically placed on the forward slope which made it necessary for the attacking platoons to work in and destroy them from very close range. As the company advanced up the slope, the lead platoon was pinned down by one of these automatic weapon positions. Corporal Rumbaoa, a rifleman, refused to take cover and continued to advance through the intense enemy fire. Firing his rifle as he attacked, he succeeded in killing the gunner, momentarily silencing the position. Running the next 20 yards with complete disregard for his personal safety, he jumped into the enemy hole. With slashing bayonet and crushing rifle butt smashes, he overpowered and killed the 3 remaining enemy and signaled his company to advance. From this forward and exposed position, he delivered accurate and devastating covering fire for the advancing company as he killed 4 grenadiers who attempted to slow the advance from high ground overlooking the company. Throughout the entire action, he killed 8 enemy and allowed his company to advance and secure the objective. Corporal Rumbaoa's courageous action and deep devotion to duty reflect the highest credit on himself and the United States Infantry. Entered military service from Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii.​

Thanks Dad, for your service & duty; For never giving up, for looking after your buddies and for God's Grace in surviving & keeping you alive, and in good health today. . .​