Educator I
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- First Name
- Jim
- Last Name
- Bro
- Member #
12989
- Service Branch
- USAF DAV
Post a little breakdown for us...
And of course thank you for your service!
Jim
And of course thank you for your service!
Jim
Who is a Vet, Active or First Responder?
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Educator I
- 10,890
- First Name
- Jim
- Last Name
- Bro
- Member #
12989
- Service Branch
- USAF DAV
I am a disabled Vet, USAF 11 years, worked fighter jets (Electronic Warfare).
Was in Desert shield, Storm and Provide comfort.
Would go back in a second to protect this Flag!
Jim
Was in Desert shield, Storm and Provide comfort.
Would go back in a second to protect this Flag!
Jim
joined the navy right out of high school and was a radioman on fast attack submarines.
was in during desert shield/storm and later got out to be a commercial diver in the oilfield
was in during desert shield/storm and later got out to be a commercial diver in the oilfield
Influencer III
- 4,312
- First Name
- Rex
- Last Name
- Drake
- Member #
19540
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- KI5GH
- Service Branch
- Air Force
Ho!
8 years in theAir Force helping train pilots and ending the Cold War. I drove a 70,000 pound bomb full of JP4.
8 years in theAir Force helping train pilots and ending the Cold War. I drove a 70,000 pound bomb full of JP4.
JeepingMike
Rank V
Advocate II
- 1,902
- First Name
- Mike
- Last Name
- Stern
- Member #
24021
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- KB7THL
- Service Branch
- USN Corpsman Veteran
10 years in the Navy, mostly as a Corpsman. Battleship, destroyer, amphibs, hospitals.
30+ fire and EMS. Finally let my Paramedic go, since I'm not doing any patient care any more, just management and disaster training.
30+ fire and EMS. Finally let my Paramedic go, since I'm not doing any patient care any more, just management and disaster training.
Advocate III
- 5,584
- First Name
- Michael
- Last Name
- Rose
- Member #
20990
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- W7FSB
- Service Branch
- US ARMY Retired
15 years active Army, 2 years NG, Medically Retired.
I was a diesel mechanic, and like Jim, I would go back in a heartbeat if they would let me.
I was a diesel mechanic, and like Jim, I would go back in a heartbeat if they would let me.
Protector II
Navy 4 1/2 years. 2 tours in Viet Nam, amphibious assault, 1 tour in the Med.
Influencer III
- 4,312
- First Name
- Rex
- Last Name
- Drake
- Member #
19540
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- KI5GH
- Service Branch
- Air Force
Welcome Home
Advocate I
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- First Name
- Matt
- Last Name
- Stoddard
- Member #
27782
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- KN6TZY
- Service Branch
- Fire
21 years in emergency services. Volunteer firefighter/EMT 2000-2005, California department of Forestry & Fire Protection-CDF/CalFire 2001-2004. Paramedic American Medical Response 2005-2015, Firefighter/Paramedic with local government department 2015-2019, fire engineer with same department 2019-present.
Jeep'n It Simple
Rank V
Influencer II
- 2,235
- First Name
- Michael
- Last Name
- Twomey
- Member #
22934
- Service Branch
- US Army
US Army, five years 71 - 76. Was 18 years old, running a printing press on the night shift. Knew I did not want to do that for the rest of my life, best advice my Dad gave me - join the Military it will change your life. Next day walked into the Army Recruiters office and signed up. My Dad was right, he served in WW II and his father in WWI. Ended up as a MP, did time in Nuclear Security transport and random other assignments. Spent 18 months in Korea, then home to Fort Ord (briefly), then finished up at Sierra Army Depot. Back in 72 I was driving a Jeep in the Army and 50 years later I'm driving a Jeep again.
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Traveler III
Willys Yella Jeep
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Builder I
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- Willy
- Last Name
- Sommer
- Member #
40675
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- KF0CEO
- Service Branch
- Army
24 years US Army (retired), 6 years telecom project manager/climber/trauma rescue. Now I am focusing my skills on vehicle based and ground Search and Rescue.
Kueezy
Rank II
Enthusiast III
Trail Mechanic II
- 4,246
- First Name
- Michael
- Last Name
- Gain
- Member #
22999
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- WRUM572
Army dude since 2004. Plan to retire in Maine whenever it is no longer fun.
Advocate I
USN, 1969-1973, USS ENTERPRISE CVAN-65, 2 tours Nam, bow catapults.
Influencer II
- 1,213
- First Name
- William
- Last Name
- reed
- Member #
30547
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- KC1WTR
- Service Branch
- Army
14 years US Army/Natl Guard as an infantryman. 88-91 active duty, 91-96 national guard. Break in service, 99-05 national guard again. Currently employed as a 911 dispatcher, so, I get to tick both boxes :)
Protector II
Protector II
Thanks for your service William.
Protector II
Thanks for your service Gene.
Protector II
Thanks for your service Michael.
