MikeD Posted December 21, 2001 Share Posted December 21, 2001 Name: Michael DalzellAge: 24Country: UKService: 5 years Territorial Army. Troop Leader, Royal Yeomanry. Currently playing with new toy (Fuchs ) Interest: Tanks, mil. history, sailing, roaming aimlesslyTanknet: July 2001Comments: Self-confessed European Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsh Posted December 21, 2001 Share Posted December 21, 2001 Name: Marsh GelbartAge:46 Country: BritainService: None. (I have come under shell fire, does that count. No, thought not).Interests: Military history and technology, celtic folk music, beer, wine, science fiction, women, Leeds United (English football team), infectious diseases. Interests are not necessarily in the given order.TankNet: Been lurking ever since I found Michael Brunk's site some years ago. Comments: A fascinating mixture of generally well informed individuals. Not enough crazy eccentrics. Come back Lee, all is forgiven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyE Posted December 21, 2001 Share Posted December 21, 2001 Name: Tony EngelsenAge: 23Country: Norway, proud to proclaim i live in the city of Bergen. Service: 12 month conscription period with the 5th Company, Royal Guards Battalion(98-99), as a HMG gunner. Eledgible for mobilization with the Engineer Bn/6th Division. Interest: military modeling, history, collecting WW2 tank photos, art and chasing/teasing girls Currently a student at the University of Bergen. Tanknet: think it was in 1999, found it through a link atAchtung-Panzer! or so. Comments: usually i make a couple of visits a day, nothing beatsthe extremly annoying feeling to find that Master Blaster has put up another one of his regular Anti-EU topics By the way, where has Markus gone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G. Stark Posted December 21, 2001 Share Posted December 21, 2001 Name: Georg Stark Age: 36 Country: Germany Service: 1989-1990 4./33 Panzerbattalion, Leo2A4 driver Interest: Tanks, Audi TT, car tuning, icehockey, ski, drawing, reading, model bulding, femals and of course my firm... Tanknet: since Heavy Metal long ago... Comments: For sure the best side in the net if it comes to tanks... a true international mix of experience <font size=1>[Edited by G. Stark (18 Jul 2003).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Davis Posted December 21, 2001 Share Posted December 21, 2001 Name: Gary (Rocky) Davis Age: 46 Country: USA Service: Armor Officer: 1976 – 1978 2nd Armored Division, 1978 – 1985 49th Armored Division (TxARNG), 1985 – 1991 USAR Enlisted (19K): 1996 to present 49th Armored Division (TxARNG) Interest: Black Bass Fishing, Cooking Tanknet: 2 or 3 years (I forget) Comments: Grate site. The preceding personal information does not violate OPSEC and is common knowledge among the Forum membership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipperhead Posted December 21, 2001 Share Posted December 21, 2001 Name: Martin Gasser Age: 35 Country: Canada Service: 16th year of a 20 year sentence in the Armoured Corps, Recconnaissance mostly Intrest: Martial Arts (Jiu-Jitsu), the Military & Keeping my fat ass in shape! Tanknet: Since Heavy Metal days (as a reader) Comments: Nil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risto Järnström Posted December 21, 2001 Share Posted December 21, 2001 Name: Risto Järnström (doh!) Age: 29 Country: Finland Service: 11 months (conscript) as a Marksman SPAAG TC.Been working in private company with several systems for Finnish army for the past few years. Now with FAF F-18 Hornets. Interest: Judo, mixed martial arts (UFC etc.), weight lifting, anything involving computers (games, programming, net-surfing), good food and drinks. Tanknet: On since the days of early Heavy Metal. Almost had couple of heart-attacks when that or this forum weren't working... Been mostly lurking recently. Comments: I miss Lee I. Charters and 4'2" Russian tankers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin M Posted December 21, 2001 Share Posted December 21, 2001 (edited) Name: Martin Age: 48 Interest: AFV´s, history, travel, good old days.Tanknet: lurked at the old forum half a year, lurked at the new one, member since March 2001Comments: Like going to your favorite bar after work. Edited February 10, 2006 by Martin M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven P Allen Posted December 21, 2001 Share Posted December 21, 2001 Name: Steven P. AllenAge: 37Country: USAService: NROTC award rejected by DoDMERB for subpar eyesight; contemptibly failed to enlist.Interest: Just about everything.Tanknet: Brunk's TF from late '96 or thereabouts; Plankowner here, currently mulling over the future. Comments: Some of the best people I've had the privilege to know hang out here; then there's the rest of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk 1 Posted December 21, 2001 Share Posted December 21, 2001 Name: Mark SingerAge: 42Country: USA (California born and raised)Service: None. (shamefully turns eyes aside) But ... I am probably the only guy you'll meet who took courses in Military History at Berkeley!Interest: To be a modern "rennaissance man". Creating successful (and lucrative) Silicon Valley chip companies. History (with an emphasis on military), shooting, collecting military miniatures, raising a gaggle of kids, experiencing everything there is to experience, tasting everything there is to taste, learning everything there is to learn. Dying a wise old man.Tanknet: Lurked on the old forum, followed to TankNet. Began posting about a year(?) ago. Comments: I've been following Internet military forums since a decade or more before Al Gore invented the Internet! Started on sci.military in the early '80s ("Usenet -- the other Internet"). Still drop in on soc.hist.war.ww-ii, and about half a dozen chat groups from time-to-time. But THIS is the REAL place. I am honored to be allowed to participate. [Edited by Mk 1 (15 Feb 2002).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekhazzio Posted December 21, 2001 Share Posted December 21, 2001 Name: Geoff CoovertAge: 22Country: USAService: noneInterest: Computer wargames & military simulation, programming, art, dragons!Tanknet: Little over a year. Referred here as a research resource from a Steel Beasts forum.Comments: A tome of information on armor, and fairly interesting reading on other military topics. Where else can you hear McCain called a liberal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gewing Posted December 22, 2001 Share Posted December 22, 2001 Name:Greg EwingAge: 36Country: USAService: Army Reserves, Air force ROTC scholarship,, Civilian-- Bad calculus scores, though I kept trying, tried Army ROTC later, ran into cotractual problems. not really military mentality, I guess. Interest: Military technology, Science Fiction, fantasy, etc.Tanknet: lurked for a while, not really sure. SPend waaayy too much time here.Comments: great site, lots of fun info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted December 22, 2001 Share Posted December 22, 2001 Name:Uh, well, Jeff!Age:36Country:USAService:NoneInterest: Flowers, classical music.....just kidding, current events, history etc.Tanknet:Spent a couple of years on Brunk's Heavy Metal, plank-owning member hereComments:This is a heck of a place sometimes but it's a great collection of personalities, opinions and ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephan Posted December 22, 2001 Share Posted December 22, 2001 Name: Stephan SchaareAge: 23 for another 19 daysCountry: GermanyService: Yes, wanted into mountain infantry, got into armor, wanted to be driver, became gunner, loved it, stayed a while and am now a quite active reservist.Interest: Tanks, military issues, shooting, mountainbiking and some othersTanknet: Uhm, started somewhen in the final stages of the Heavy Metal Forum, stayed since then.Comments: Here is just the best place for almost any discussion.Merry christmas and a happy new year to everybody! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sardaukar Posted December 22, 2001 Share Posted December 22, 2001 Name: Mika Sihto Age:34 Country: Finland Service: nowadays 1st Lt. belonging to Reserve Officer School staff Interest: things that go bang, military history, computer wargames, martial arts Tanknet: been around since old Heavy Metal Tankers.net Comments: have to like the discussion here, had lots of fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Sosa Posted December 22, 2001 Share Posted December 22, 2001 Name: Juan Ignacio Sosa Vera Age: 21 (Moved to the Us at just the right age) Country: Venezuela. I hold both Venezuelan and US passports. Service: None. I am debating Army ROTC or USMC OCS. It all depends on me wanting to live in the US after I finish my studies. Interest: women, aviation, Football (Soccer to most of you gringos), Football (Cowboys fan), general military topics (mostly aircraft and armor), history, computer games. Tanknet: Visited my first time follwing a ling from the Steel Beasts forum, and lurked ever since. I post every now and then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gennady I. Beregovoy Posted December 23, 2001 Share Posted December 23, 2001 Name: aka Tomas Age: 22 Country: Philippines Service: None - unfortunately. Wanted to be a pilot but when I learned I had to wear glasses in 1st year high, that idea was shattered. If there's a war and there's an urgent need for 'all able bodied men' to go to service, I'd be the first to serve. Interest(s): everything military, science (particularly astronomy), politics both local and international, history particularly world and asian history (but now reading a book titled "History of London"), building military models, Lake District, London, and her. Tanknet: Says here at the profile 2001, but that's because I had a cookie problem and had to re-register. I think 2000 or late 1999 I dunno. Sandstig told me of this place. Comments: Truly a unique and wonderful forum with a wealthy store of information and a lot of humor and wit. The other forums out there are really, shall we say, less intellectually stimulating. I find myself visiting this site more than checking my email. Currently in first year law - and failing hard.* *EDIT: Now in second year taking up some failed subjects in first year law in a different law school. And this time, looks like I'm going good! <font size=1>[Edited by Gennady I. Beregovoy (23 Dec 2001).] [Edited by Gennady I. Beregovoy (05 Aug 2002).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bojan Posted December 24, 2001 Share Posted December 24, 2001 Name: Bojan Kavedžiæ - with a couple of local letters that may couse confusion so Bojan Kavedzic is alco OK Age: 22, 23 in January 14th 2002... Country: Yugoslavia Service: Still none Interest: Armored oddities of all kind. SF. RPGs (games, not RPG-7 ), books of all kind, chemistry & pirotechnics... Tanknet: Found a link to old forum from some site, don't remember what... Comments: I am typing this instead of reading 500 pages book of Analitic Chemistry that I have to know in next 5 weeks... Maybe someone will write text about bad influance of Tanknet... [Edited by bojan (04 Jan 2002).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T19 Posted December 24, 2001 Share Posted December 24, 2001 Name : Andrew DaviesCountry : CanadaService : Reserve Major, Royal Canadian Armoured Corps, Armour and Recce, 21 years, Tanknet: Long time on the old forum, supported the set up of this new "grate site". Was part of the 2nd I and I. Interests: Computers, Tanks, Music, Tanks, and oh yeah, Tanks! Turn offs : Long dresses http://63.99.108.76/ubb/wink.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Edmondson Posted December 24, 2001 Share Posted December 24, 2001 Name: Brad Edmondson Age: 28 Country: Canada Service: Not yet, lord knows I've tried but life keeps getting in the way. Trying again for the reserves in the new year. Interest: All things military, science, sci-fi, neuropsychology, writing, acting, directing, martial arts, Steel Beasts and life in general. Tanknet: Been hanging around and posting since the last year of the old Heavy Metal Forum. Came here to do research for a book, now I stay for shits and giggles. Comments: Best place to hang out on the net. Often check in at work...and the rest of my work day usually goes down the tubes from there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orzel Posted December 24, 2001 Share Posted December 24, 2001 Name: George KolakowskiAge: 53Country: USA (Washington State)Service: US Army 67-70 Nam 68-69Interest: WWII, the Polish military (Dad was a Cavalry Officer, also in the Intelligence Corps and with Gen. Anders at Monte Casino), weapons, anything that goes bang.Tanknet: Mostly lurk, better to keep ones mouth closed and appear a fool than to open it and remove all doubt!Comments: Cannot build on what has already been stated, but I do enjoy this site and have gotten a real education in a lot of areas. Wishing all a very Merry Christmas/Hanukkah/Ramadan and health, happiness and success in the New Year. LETS ROLL! [Edited by Orzel (26 Dec 2001).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbear Posted December 24, 2001 Share Posted December 24, 2001 (edited) hello Edited November 20, 2008 by Blackbear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob B Posted December 24, 2001 Share Posted December 24, 2001 Name: Bob BelserAge: 39 again ! (Actually, I just hit the big 50, time flies when you are having fun!)Country: USAService: NoneInterests: Shooting, Photography, Family Stuff, Military History, Japanese Military stuff, Aviation, Gardening, Bird Watching, outdoors stuff, and Beer! Comments: I worked with things that went bang and boom for over 25 years including Machine Guns (Manufacturing for U.S. Government,Commercial and export military sales. Involved with testing, QA, procurment, and demonstrations), mounting systems, Law Enforcement Equipment and Shotguns, explosives, propellant, and as an Armorer on film projects. I found Mr. Brunk's sight way back when. I attended the first I&I at Ft. Knox where I met some of the Rogues who post here. I must say that these are fine fellows to hang out with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jussi Saari Posted December 26, 2001 Share Posted December 26, 2001 Name: Jussi SaariAge: 25Country: FinlandService: Conscript service, with SA-7/16/18 MANPADS (who would have guessed?), 2nd Lt in reserveInterest: Military, MANPADS, tanks, history, books, cooking, Man UnitedTanknet: Since the Heavy Metal forum, in Tanknet since beginning. [Edited by Jussi Saari (26 Dec 2001).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brasidas Posted December 26, 2001 Share Posted December 26, 2001 Name: Kevin C. Bauer Age: 34 (35 in a day) Country: USA Service: 4 years USMC active duty, MOS 6072. Ground Support Equipment, engine mechanic, when that got boring started cross training on CH-46s and helping with maintenance on 53s and UH/AH-1s in spare time. Interest: Science, politics, human nature, computers, aircraft, war, the USMC. Tanknet: I was around a bit for the last year of Heavy Metal, been here since about May of 2000 or so. Comments: Had fun in the military, love Physics and most scientific areas of inquiry, engineering isn't as fun, but still interesting. Oh yea, and I piss people off without trying to, but don't care a whole lot when I do either. Always end posts with Regards, unless of course I forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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