How many military, active, or ex, what branch and what nations soldiers are represented on this forum? If you are/were an armor crewman, what did you serve on?
Me, I am ex U.S. Army (Tanker) Miss my old '60.
Current Active Duty US Army Artillery Major. Currently stationed at Ft Irwin, CA, the National Training Center. Have been on M109A5, M109A6, commanded a Firefinder radar battery in OIF, CO/TRP/BN Fire Support Officer on M981 FIST-V and BFIST, M557 command post vehicles, etc., etc…
I served my country in the National Park Service…does that count?
Howdy,
Former Canadian military officer. Lucky enough to get about 450 hours in hornets. Too junior to go to Iraq the first time around except when they told us we should begin polishing off our infantry skills because they were going to need extra ground-pounders more than un-trained pilots. Great. Never did like the sand unless in was on the beach.
Veteran Sergeant of Marines.
Repaired fire control and avionics systems on UH-1Ns and AH-1Ws.
Armor experience? None, except to say how astoundingly unarmored you feel when you hear gunfire while riding in an aluminum-skinned aircraft…
Retired MSgt USMC, M48/M60A1/M1A1, Desert Storm Tank Commander
U.S.C.G., no armoured targets there, but did my time in on an Icebreaker with a nice thick steel hull, does that count??[:D]
jim
My late father was a Pearl Harbor survivor, off of the USS Utah…don’t suppose that counts…
Former U.S. Navy russian language interpreter (CTI = Cryptologic Technician Interpretive). I was in school in Monterey, Ca and Goodfellow AFB (San Angelo, Tx.). Following school I was stationed on the Black Sea in Sinop, Turkey followed by a heavenly tour at Kunia field station in Oahu, Hi.
U S NAVY ‘63-67. Was on the USS Oklahoma City (CLG5=Cruiser5)as part of the Naval Gunfire Team.We made runs up and down the coast of what used to be South VietNam doing Naval Gunfire missions with our 6 inch guns and sometimes the 5’ if targets were close.Missions were called in by Marine spotters usually.Seeing those guns fire at night (3 barrels per turret) from about 50 feet away was awesome!
Quite a mixed group here. Cameraflage, you made me laugh. Good one.
Thanks to all for answering. Even if you aren’t exactly a veteran. Still some real interesting answers. Thanks again.
M60A3
I was in the Army as an avionics mechanic. Sometimes I was wondered why the heck I got out. Now I work on Aberdeen Proving Grounds, looking at armor everyday.
I am an active duty officer but started my career as an M728 Combat Engineer Vehicle crewman (12F). I was commissioned as an armor officer. I crewed an M48A5, M60A3TTS, M1IP, M1A1, M1A1HA, M1A2 and went through cavalry weapons course on M901 ITV, M113A2/A3, M3A1 and M1025/1026 HMMWVs. Gulf War 1 veteran.
I work in the Headquarters of the US Army Armor Center and School (G3) at Ft. Knox, KY.
im an active duty combat engineer(21B30) SSG with the 1CAV Div just returned from an extended tour in Iraq so i was part of OIF 2/3 getting ready to pcs to ft leonardwood to be an instructor
i have been on and operated the M9 ACE , AVLB (M60 and M48 chassis) , i have driven an M1 a few times and currently im a BC for a M2A2ODS-E
sgtkopp
i’m enlisted under the DEP and after this final year of HS i’ll be off to basic.
my MOS is 45B
I did my service in the Royal Danish airforce, in the Airbase close defence SQN 661 at Karup airbase. My rank was private, no more no less. I am curently employed as a civilian at the F-16 depot as an aircraft mechanic at Aalborg airbase.
Currently a USMC SSgt (c’mon gunny board be good to me this year!) serving with the 6th Marine Regiment. First signed up in 93, spent time as an 0311 before playing with computers for a living. Spent time in Afghanistan last year, just waiting on our HQ to get tagged for a trip to Iraq.
Sergeant , Armored , Lord Strathcona’a Horse ( Royal Canadians ) . Done time on Centurions , Leopard 1A2 , C1 , and C2 . As well as time on M-113’s , 577’s , 548’s , Lynx , and Cougars . 32 years service and still in . Spent a total of 13 years overseas , mainly in Germany , and the Middle East .Currently employed in Wainwright , Alberta , in Range Control . Best part of the job now ,is blowing up UXO’s , I just love the BANG !
Frank
" PERSEVERANCE "
PS : I miss my Tank ! Please somebody give me a tank !
Former USMC helicopter crewchief 14mos Vietnam, shot down three times. USMCR M-48 tanks 1yr. Disabled Combat Vet.
My dad is a retired master gunnery seargent. If that counts.