At the urging of an associate of mine from another military-related internet forum, I have registered here.
I, obviously, go by the screen name of “Clockwise” (Yes, there is a story behind that that one day I may possibly share with some of you).
I hail from Dallas ,Texas.
I am a former United States Marine, having served from 1983-1993.
I joined the Texas Army National Guard in 2003 at the same rank which I was when I left the Marine Corps – Sergeant (E-5).
I trained to become a M1A1 Abrams Tank Commander (a new MOS for me), completing that training at the end of July 2004.
Two weeks later my unit was mobilized for service as a part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
After training from August 2004 through the end of December 2004, we were deployed to Kuwait and then Iraq.
Even though we are an Armor unit, we have been deployed basically as Mechanized Infantry, and as a part of the U.S. DoD “transformation” process, our unit will permanently become an Infantry unit upon our return to the United States (The 49th Armored Division, which was the entire Texas Army National Guard, has already become the once famed WWI and WWII unit, the 36th Infantry Division – of which my unit is a part).
I am currently at home in Dallas, TX, enjoying the last past of my R&R period, and will soon be returning to Iraq.
As a side note, I have a special affinity for my brothers and sisters “across the pond”, as my father was a WWII veteran and served in Europe – Yes, he was overpaid, oversexed, and over there! - not to mention the connection between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Royal Marines.
I think that should be a good enough introduction.
I cannot say that I will be visiting here often – at least not at first – but I will stop by from time to time as I am able.
Until then, “Cheers!”
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A short “Hello”
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Hostage_Negotiator
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Doc
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You take a check?Doc wrote:I remember you JohnnyReb and you still owe me £20 and with interest that stands at £24,975!!!!!
Welcome both
(swop you a beret for a poncho liner and a pair of boots)
And no on the poncho liner, but I got two pair of boots "Every evil which has befallen our institutions is directly traceable to the perversion of the compact of union and the usurpation by the Federal Government of undelegated powers."-President Jefferson Davis
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Diewithyourbootson
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I'm also here at that same request JR (That screen name does suit you).
Clock here's my resume does it meet your qualifications:
Currently US Civil Service (17 Years) GS-12 with DOD (Explosives and Pyrotechnics R&D / T&E)
2003-2004 OIF1 US Army NG MOS 11B Grunt E-4 (DAV Non-Combat / Medical Retired)
1982-1986 US Navy Electronic Warfare E-5
Clock here's my resume does it meet your qualifications:
Currently US Civil Service (17 Years) GS-12 with DOD (Explosives and Pyrotechnics R&D / T&E)
2003-2004 OIF1 US Army NG MOS 11B Grunt E-4 (DAV Non-Combat / Medical Retired)
1982-1986 US Navy Electronic Warfare E-5
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Doc
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Diewithyourbootson
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No such thing as “just a” former Marine!JohnnyReb wrote:Hey Clock. I just registered as well at the suggestion of the same associate. The resume is not long or elaborate, I'm just a former US Marine, not allowed to play anymore. Got to meet a few of your Royal Marines in the 90-91 timeframe, sadly made no lasting aquantance with anyone. I'll be around.
Once a MARINE, ALWAYS a Marine!
And no we are not a recce party - if so, you would not know that we were here!
(Edited becuase I am an idiot and left out the word "not" where it not being there completely changed the meaning of the message!
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Hell, I am not your Squad Leader – you don’t have to measure up to my standards.Diewithyourbootson wrote:I'm also here at that same request JR (That screen name does suit you).
Clock here's my resume does it meet your qualifications:
Currently US Civil Service (17 Years) GS-12 with DOD (Explosives and Pyrotechnics R&D / T&E)
2003-2004 OIF1 US Army NG MOS 11B Grunt E-4 (DAV Non-Combat / Medical Retired)
1982-1986 US Navy Electronic Warfare E-5
Now, the guys who run this forum, that’s another thing altogether!
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harry hackedoff
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Welcome cuzzins,glad to have you aboard. We got Sol or Corona but Artist drank all the Jimmy Beam
Die with yer hush puppies on, we are a non-denominational, non sectarian, equal opportunities organisation. This means we even kinda like Army Grunts. See my nose growing as I wrote that
So welcome to you,
and to our Leatherneck cuzzins,
Sempers,
In honour of our American visitors, Gentlemen, and Ladies, please charge your glasses and be upstanding.
The toast is,
To the POTUS,
FARRRRRK HIMMMM
PS How long till your Birthday, guys?
We got Sol or Corona but Artist drank all the Jimmy Beam Die with yer hush puppies on, we are a non-denominational, non sectarian, equal opportunities organisation. This means we even kinda like Army Grunts. See my nose growing as I wrote that
So welcome to you,
and to our Leatherneck cuzzins,
Sempers,
In honour of our American visitors, Gentlemen, and Ladies, please charge your glasses and be upstanding.
The toast is,
To the POTUS,
FARRRRRK HIMMMM
PS How long till your Birthday, guys?
No problem. Guess what I brung along as a gift? Mr James Beam for all, so drink up.harry hackedoff wrote:Welcome cuzzins,glad to have you aboard.
Hey Boots, wutcha mean that name fits?
"Every evil which has befallen our institutions is directly traceable to the perversion of the compact of union and the usurpation by the Federal Government of undelegated powers."-President Jefferson Davis
