Soldiers

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  I was in the Army - straight from school. My father thought it would be a good idea, and he knew the sergeant in the recruiting office down the road from his shop. He was in the army himself. I passed the exams and was put in the Intelligence Corps. The 'intelligence' meaning is information not cleverness - lol.
 Can't talk about it though! I signed the Official Secrets Act.
I have a picture of me in a uniform, on leave, in part of my parent's garden ...

i was in the u.s. air force, combat engineer 1978-1982 , the photo is me in the alaska air command  

Quote: james wolfe i was in the u.s. air force, combat engineer 1978-1982 , the photo is me in the alaska air command  

I think that should be your avatar, your current one has freaked me out from day one!

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Quote: james wolfe i was in the u.s. air force, combat engineer 1978-1982 , the photo is me in the alaska air command  

I think that should be your avatar, your current one has freaked me out from day one!

thank you,but iwas going to use this one      

  Don't do it! Don't do it!

About 18 years ago.

The 104 Recon Battalion. Me at home with the dog and my nephew (He is 18 now and studing in Bombay)

Quote: wkonijnAbout 18 years ago.

The 104 Recon Battalion. Me at home with the dog and my nephew (He is 18 now and studing in Bombay)

Wow, that's one clever dog!

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The 104 Recon Battalion. Me at home with the dog and my nephew (He is 18 now and studing in Bombay)

wkonijn,

In Mumbai, India? Let me know if he needs any help as I am in Mumbai too.

Quote: james wolfe i was in the u.s. air force, combat engineer 1978-1982 , the photo is me in the alaska air command  

That's a superb snap, James!! You look dashing!!

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Quote: james wolfe i was in the u.s. air force, combat engineer 1978-1982 , the photo is me in the alaska air command  

I think that should be your avatar, your current one has freaked me out from day one!

 James, this photo is Awesome! your profile photo is not.
 What kind of gun is that?

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Quote: bam777

Quote: james wolfe i was in the u.s. air force, combat engineer 1978-1982 , the photo is me in the alaska air command  

I think that should be your avatar, your current one has freaked me out from day one!

 James, this photo is Awesome! your profile photo is not.
 What kind of gun is that?

No pressure, James. You can decide which to have as your profile picture...we understand if you keep your current one.

that is the m-60 machine gun  

Quote: james wolfethat is the m-60 machine gun  

James were you ever in a war zone?

Quote: coinsoldier

Quote: james wolfethat is the m-60 machine gun  

James were you ever in a war zone?

if i tell you ,i may have to kill you !!! no just kidding . thank god i did not

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Quote: bam777

Quote: james wolfe i was in the u.s. air force, combat engineer 1978-1982 , the photo is me in the alaska air command  

I think that should be your avatar, your current one has freaked me out from day one!

 James, this photo is Awesome! your profile photo is not.
 What kind of gun is that?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kU0XCVey_U

it takes the courage and strength of a warrior to ask for help !!!

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=baby+to+man&view=detail&id=FA6A9CD3EDA55A70BC77CBE896FD71BCFDB104F2&FORM=IDFRIR

Nope, I'm a confirmed pacifist

Quote: neilithicNope, I'm a confirmed pacifist

If we were all pacifists, the world would be a much different place because there will always be bullies to take advantage. I do not regret a single day of the 25 years that I spent in the military ... including the day I lost my legs. I was proud to be a soldier and serve my country. However, since returning home, I am ashamed of my government that does very little to help veterans especially those with serious medical issues. There are months that I cannot afford to buy my meds. I have sold all of my valuable coins that I collected over the years just to make ends meet.  I live in a one bedroom apartment (dump). Now, I spend my time fighting for benefits that I thought would be automatic for an injured soldier. During the past 5 years, our government cut benefits to injured soldiers by over 40%. If I had lost my legs 3 years earlier, I would get almost double my current benefits.

Quote: coinsoldierIf we were all pacifists, the world would be a much different place because there will always be bullies too take advantage.

No, if ALL were pacifists then there would be no bullies, because they'd all be pacifists.  

Personally I feel I have no right to take the life of another because it doesn't matter what happens in this life, but what happens in the next life that matters, and if that means that my country is invaded and I'm killed for my beliefs then so be it.  This existence is temporary, our next existence is permanent.  But each to their own beliefs.

I believe that each person has a right to his opinion and a right to freely express that opinion. Many have fought so you could have that right. I do not have to agree with your opinion but I would fight to defend your right to express that opinion. I do not agree with protestors who would burn our country's flag, but I would fight for their right to do so.

I appreciate that this is in the free discussion section, however, this seems to be getting more political than I wish. I acknowledge that you have fought for your country but I am not sure that all members need reminding of it, in most threads or your government's cut to benefits. I'm sorry to come across like this but I am just expressing my opinion on this matter.

Quote: bam777I appreciate that this is in the free discussion section, however, this seems to be getting more political than I wish. I acknowledge that you have fought for your country but I am not sure that all members need reminding of it, in most threads or your government's cut to benefits. I'm sorry to come across like this but I am just expressing my opinion on this matter.

Thank you for your opinion barn777. I will try to show more restraint in the future.

Going in to the army next month, damned conscription. I'd be in university 5 years older than anyone else.

Quote: fliegendehollanderGoing in to the army next month, damned conscription. I'd be in university 5 years older than anyone else.

I spent over 20 years in the military. It is a good career for some. It is bad for family life. That is why I am 47 years old and single.

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It was from a newspaper and the source was quoted. What is the problem?