Military Veterans, please read
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Name: =(eG)=?drunknademagnet -I|G-
Rank/Rating: E-4/SRA
Branch of Military: USAF
Years Served: 1995-1999
About Yourself: was an aerospace ground equipment mechanic, stationed at aviano italy and whiteman afb, mo.
Rank/Rating: E-4/SRA
Branch of Military: USAF
Years Served: 1995-1999
About Yourself: was an aerospace ground equipment mechanic, stationed at aviano italy and whiteman afb, mo.
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Late, but just coming active again.
Name: Richard Matheson
Rank/Rating: E-5, Staff Sargeant
Branch of Military: Air Force, 3 years with Air Force Special Operations Command, 3 years with United States Air Forces in Europe.
Years Served: Six (1999-2005)
About Yourself: Three years as a member of the 16 HGS Special Ops Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Florida, and three years in the 86 Air Wing at Ramstein, Germany. I qualified as a marksman every time I shot with the M16A2.
Name: Richard Matheson
Rank/Rating: E-5, Staff Sargeant
Branch of Military: Air Force, 3 years with Air Force Special Operations Command, 3 years with United States Air Forces in Europe.
Years Served: Six (1999-2005)
About Yourself: Three years as a member of the 16 HGS Special Ops Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Florida, and three years in the 86 Air Wing at Ramstein, Germany. I qualified as a marksman every time I shot with the M16A2.
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Name: Marcus
Rank: E-4/Corporal
Branch: U.S. Army / 2nd Ranger Bat.
Years: 1990-98
About: Sniper, Line Squad - basically I killed you without you ever seeing me...or ran over you so fast you didn't know what hit you.
Rank: E-4/Corporal
Branch: U.S. Army / 2nd Ranger Bat.
Years: 1990-98
About: Sniper, Line Squad - basically I killed you without you ever seeing me...or ran over you so fast you didn't know what hit you.
Name: Andy Hood
Rank: E-4 Specialist
Branch: Army National Guard
Served: 3 years thus far out of 6
About me: I'm a Supply specialist, i deal with anything and everything inventory. Have not been deployed (frankly hope not to) and just waiting my contract out right about now.
Rank: E-4 Specialist
Branch: Army National Guard
Served: 3 years thus far out of 6
About me: I'm a Supply specialist, i deal with anything and everything inventory. Have not been deployed (frankly hope not to) and just waiting my contract out right about now.
Great news. Everyone who posted here has been awarded the ribbon. I have to say, thank you to EVERYONE who has served, regardless of when or where. I know it's not a game issue, but the fact we are free to even play is a big deal. So again, thank you. If I missed someone, please send me a PM and I'll take care of it.
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Name: Derek Oleynik
Rank: P-3/Pte (Private)
Branch: CAF (Canadian Armed Forces)
Regiment: 33rd Brigade/28th Service Battalion/CSS Company
Trade: MSC-OP
Years Active: Jan 2008 - Current
About Yourself: I joined the military January 24th, 2008. I started my application in late 2005. I faced many challenges during the process of enrollment due to my disorder (ADHD) which wasn't cleared the first time because of an inexperienced pyschologist. I was re-evaluated and was cleared the second time. I then was faced with a medical issue, Mono, and had to be officially cleared of it. The process took long because i didn't do so well on a test because i just wasn't prepared and so i took a year off the military enrollment to decide on what to do and if i should continue to push myself to do it. I came back a year later and passed the test the second time. Im currently Basic and Soldier qualified, and plan to do my QL3s very shortly. I am also doing a tasking in CFB Wainwright as an OPFOR for other soldiers training.
Also, i'd like to put my cousins name who died in Afghanistan 3 weeks ago.
Name: Andrew Grenon
Rank: CPL (Corporal)
Branch: Canadian Army
Regiment: PPCLI (Princess Patricias Canadian Light Infantry)
Died fighting with/for his country. Was KIA by RPG that struck his LAV which ignited the ammo inside the vehicle.
And also, i thank EVERYONE in support of all troops, no matter what country. Thank you very much for creating this thread.
What makes my job very tolerable is the supporters. I love just being walked up to and have your hand shook, or get hugged. I was just at Tim Hortons a little before midnight and some civilians bought me and my fellow troop coffees free of charge. They didn't bother to ask anything. We walked into the building in uniform and a woman was just purchasing her items and said "And get those troops something. Its on me." Its people like that that make me love my country.
Rank: P-3/Pte (Private)
Branch: CAF (Canadian Armed Forces)
Regiment: 33rd Brigade/28th Service Battalion/CSS Company
Trade: MSC-OP
Years Active: Jan 2008 - Current
About Yourself: I joined the military January 24th, 2008. I started my application in late 2005. I faced many challenges during the process of enrollment due to my disorder (ADHD) which wasn't cleared the first time because of an inexperienced pyschologist. I was re-evaluated and was cleared the second time. I then was faced with a medical issue, Mono, and had to be officially cleared of it. The process took long because i didn't do so well on a test because i just wasn't prepared and so i took a year off the military enrollment to decide on what to do and if i should continue to push myself to do it. I came back a year later and passed the test the second time. Im currently Basic and Soldier qualified, and plan to do my QL3s very shortly. I am also doing a tasking in CFB Wainwright as an OPFOR for other soldiers training.
Also, i'd like to put my cousins name who died in Afghanistan 3 weeks ago.
Name: Andrew Grenon
Rank: CPL (Corporal)
Branch: Canadian Army
Regiment: PPCLI (Princess Patricias Canadian Light Infantry)
Died fighting with/for his country. Was KIA by RPG that struck his LAV which ignited the ammo inside the vehicle.
And also, i thank EVERYONE in support of all troops, no matter what country. Thank you very much for creating this thread.
What makes my job very tolerable is the supporters. I love just being walked up to and have your hand shook, or get hugged. I was just at Tim Hortons a little before midnight and some civilians bought me and my fellow troop coffees free of charge. They didn't bother to ask anything. We walked into the building in uniform and a woman was just purchasing her items and said "And get those troops something. Its on me." Its people like that that make me love my country.
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Anyone willing to serve should be treated that way. Your ribbon is up.
I've a few people ask why we'd do this since it's "just a game" and a gaming community. Well, all the games we play here are based on war. And there are people out there who know that war is not "just a game". Yes we come here to forget about life, and that's great. But when the computer goes off, there are some who have to go back to it for real. And a good friend here once had an avatar that said "don't forget those who can't respawn". That hit home. We want to make sure anyone who serves understands that we don't take it for granted.
If I've missed someone with military service, again, please send me a message and give me your info. Thank you all
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I've a few people ask why we'd do this since it's "just a game" and a gaming community. Well, all the games we play here are based on war. And there are people out there who know that war is not "just a game". Yes we come here to forget about life, and that's great. But when the computer goes off, there are some who have to go back to it for real. And a good friend here once had an avatar that said "don't forget those who can't respawn". That hit home. We want to make sure anyone who serves understands that we don't take it for granted.
If I've missed someone with military service, again, please send me a message and give me your info. Thank you all
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kinda makes me want to cry.
overseas sucks.
Just come home.
Oh, and keep playing all that you can! 
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Name: Andre Lasley
Rank/Rating: CORPORAL/E-4
Branch of Military: USMC
Years Served: 4
About Yourself: Joined the Corp in 1991 went to Boot camp MCRD San Diego. My MOS 2531, Radio operator. First Fleet duty station Golf 3/12 at Las Pulgas Camp Pendelton. Golf 3/12 was reflaged to Tango 5/11 that's where I finished my 4 years. 4 years with Artilery :-|
Party With Arty, If you can't truck it F(#% it
Rank/Rating: CORPORAL/E-4
Branch of Military: USMC
Years Served: 4
About Yourself: Joined the Corp in 1991 went to Boot camp MCRD San Diego. My MOS 2531, Radio operator. First Fleet duty station Golf 3/12 at Las Pulgas Camp Pendelton. Golf 3/12 was reflaged to Tango 5/11 that's where I finished my 4 years. 4 years with Artilery :-|
Party With Arty, If you can't truck it F(#% it
OR "Why walk when you can drive."
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Name: Ralph Nowak
Rank/Rating: E-5/IT2
Branch of Military: U.S. Coast Guard
Years Served: 2004-Current
About Yourself: I offer support for record message traffic for 3/4 of the CG as well as internet connectivity for our cutters. I'm a nerd, I love computers, video games, I am a huge fan of music all genres, and uh I recently started back school pursuing an Information Systems Security degree.
Rank/Rating: E-5/IT2
Branch of Military: U.S. Coast Guard
Years Served: 2004-Current
About Yourself: I offer support for record message traffic for 3/4 of the CG as well as internet connectivity for our cutters. I'm a nerd, I love computers, video games, I am a huge fan of music all genres, and uh I recently started back school pursuing an Information Systems Security degree.
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Name: Douglas Plander
Rank/Rating: PO3/ E-4
Branch of Military: US Navy
Years Served: 3 1/2
About Yourself: Joined the Navy in Feb of '05. Currently a musician stationed in The northern Illinois Area. I play COD4, and I am currently DL'ing TF2.
Rank/Rating: PO3/ E-4
Branch of Military: US Navy
Years Served: 3 1/2
About Yourself: Joined the Navy in Feb of '05. Currently a musician stationed in The northern Illinois Area. I play COD4, and I am currently DL'ing TF2.
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Name: Joe
Rank: SGT
Branch of Service: US Army
Years Served: 5+ 3/4
About Yourself: 11B/Infantry, OIF 3 Veteran. 4 Years Active Duty, 1 3/4 Years Active Reserve component. Completed US Army Infantry and Airborne school in 2002 at Ft. Benning, GA.
Rank: SGT
Branch of Service: US Army
Years Served: 5+ 3/4
About Yourself: 11B/Infantry, OIF 3 Veteran. 4 Years Active Duty, 1 3/4 Years Active Reserve component. Completed US Army Infantry and Airborne school in 2002 at Ft. Benning, GA.
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