The mega-meta Military family/friends thread

[Gil Bang 25,957]

re: Jordan

Princess Salma (a USC grad) pilots the F-16, and is taking part in the exercise.    I'm getting reports that she didn't get her mom's looks. 

The kid reports that every officer that he's interacted speaks fluent English, and most attended college here. 

[mbtex 683]

On 5/18/2024 at 7:54 PM, BearSchlong said:

Nice.

Anybody been stationed at Carson? Looks like my kid and his bride might be headed there for a few years.

Son has been there for 4 years when he is not deployed. Colorado Springs is growing rapidly only major drawbacks are the amount of homeless and hail storms. 

[BearSchlong 8,094]

So does he like it?

I'm sure it beats the alternative.

[Brisketexan 105,139]

21 hours ago, Gil Bang said:

re: Jordan

Princess Salma (a USC grad) pilots the F-16, and is taking part in the exercise.    I'm getting reports that she didn't get her mom's looks. 

 

She's not the great beauty of the family, but this look....HAWT.....

[mbtex 683]

40 minutes ago, BearSchlong said:

So does he like it?

I'm sure it beats the alternative.

 

Yes He has enjoyed his time at Carson. Only an hour or so from Denver plus lots of good outdoor activities. Colorado Springs has just about everything you need. He just says that Denver has better clubs.

[Gil Bang 25,957]

3 hours ago, BearSchlong said:

So does he like it?

I'm sure it beats the alternative.

Once you’ve seen Karl Hungus…

[BearSchlong 8,094]

Back from deployment today! Hopefully for a long long time.

[Armybrat 40,844]

On 9/7/2023 at 12:13 AM, Gil Bang said:

Tom was previously at Kadena for 4 years, so he's very familiar and has friends there.  He got married there, and we went to the wedding.  It's a nice spot. 

Did they ever clear the sunken  WW2 US Navy ammo ship that was in a no-go zone out in the middle of the bay?

Edited June 24 by Armybrat

[Gil Bang 25,957]

Just now, Armybrat said:

Did they ever clear the sunken  WW2 US Navy ammo ship that was out in a no-go zone in the middle of the bay

I don't know, I will ask next time I see him.

 

Meanwhile, my kid returned from his deployment in Kuwait today.  His 5 year old was very happy to see him.

34 minutes ago, BearSchlong said:

Back from deployment today! Hopefully for a long long time.

wow.  

[Armybrat 40,844]

That sunken ammo ship - it was 1957 when I saw it while we were there briefly overnight on our way to Taiwan.

[Gil Bang 25,957]

4 hours ago, BearSchlong said:

Back from deployment today! Hopefully for a long long time.

check your PM's.

[BearSchlong 8,094]

check your PM's.

Ha! Back at ya!

[Guadaloopy 10,970]

In 1918, on the 11th day of the 11th month of the year, at 11:11 AM, the armistice ending the hostilities  of WWI was signed. Thus, we began to observe Armistice Day. 

After the experience of WWII and the Korean Conflict, the US Congress changed the day of observance to honor all Veterans.  

This day was originally instituted as a holiday to celebrate a hard-earned peace.  That is what I wish for my fellow Veterans today.  Peace.

Matthew 5:9

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

Also… if you really want to support our troops, strive to be the kind of American worth fighting for.  

[InkaUtexas 25,939]

1 minute ago, Guadaloopy said:

In 1918, on the 11th day of the 11th month of the year, at 11:11 AM, the armistice ending the hostilities  of WWI was signed. Thus, we began to observe Armistice Day. 

After the experience of WWII and the Korean Conflict, the US Congress changed the day of observance to honor all Veterans.  

This day was originally instituted as a holiday to celebrate a hard-earned peace.  That is what I wish for my fellow Veterans today.  Peace.

Matthew 5:9

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

Also… if you really want to support our troops, strive to be the kind of American worth fighting for.  

Well put.

[Parliament 14,260]

God Bless our troops and 9-0 Army football.

You wanna see a TD drive take an entire quarter?