FlyingCanOpener Posted October 6, 2007 Posted October 6, 2007 Well, I was invited to comment, err, provide a brief description so . . . Not a particularly exciting background. BA, History, VMI; later picked up a MBA. Work in local government as a bean counter/systems/finance guy. Grew up in the Navy, father was a naval officer of the aviator persuasion, fighters, test pilot, that sort, who earned his wings in November 1940, and retired in 1971, after 33 years commissioned service, a Rear Admiral. During The War he flew fighters at Coral Sea (VF-42), Midway (VF-3), and in the Solomons (VF-11); an ace. Served as fighter training officer at ComFAirWest and spent the last year of the war as Assist Ops Off for TF-38. Died in the summer of '05, but lived the last five years of his life with me . . . opportunities taken for long discussions of operations and doctrine. History and number crunching makes for an interesting combination sometimes, and on rare happy occasions can result in a "Well, I'll be damned, look at that." Regards, Rich R.Adm. William Leonard?
Ken Estes Posted October 6, 2007 Posted October 6, 2007 Well, I was invited to comment, err, provide a brief description so . . . Not a particularly exciting background. BA, History, VMI; later picked up a MBA. Work in local government as a bean counter/systems/finance guy. Grew up in the Navy, father was a naval officer of the aviator persuasion, fighters, test pilot, that sort, who earned his wings in November 1940, and retired in 1971, after 33 years commissioned service, a Rear Admiral. During The War he flew fighters at Coral Sea (VF-42), Midway (VF-3), and in the Solomons (VF-11); an ace. Served as fighter training officer at ComFAirWest and spent the last year of the war as Assist Ops Off for TF-38. Died in the summer of '05, but lived the last five years of his life with me . . . opportunities taken for long discussions of operations and doctrine. History and number crunching makes for an interesting combination sometimes, and on rare happy occasions can result in a "Well, I'll be damned, look at that." Regards, RichWelcome, Rich. Was Col. Tyson Wilson USMC lecturing in History while you were there? I met him in 1969 while at USNA. I am a pal of P Gioia VMI '67, have known a few others. Cheers, Ken
R Leonard Posted October 7, 2007 Posted October 7, 2007 Welcome, Rich. Was Col. Tyson Wilson USMC lecturing in History while you were there? I met him in 1969 while at USNA. I am a pal of P Gioia VMI '67, have known a few others. Cheers, Ken Ty-Ty was my faculty advisor for four years and was the advisor for my class ('74). We voted him an honorary classmate and he always wore his class ring. Taught a mean military history course. A marvelous guy, everyone thought the world of him. I had a couple of brothers who graduated from USNA, one in 66 and the other in 67. Regards, Rich
Paul G. Posted October 11, 2007 Posted October 11, 2007 (edited) Have to update my profile as of this week. Just pinned on the Gold Oak leaves as of October 9th. (or should i say...stuck the velcro?) Edited October 11, 2007 by Paul G.
Old Tanker Posted October 14, 2007 Posted October 14, 2007 Have to update my profile as of this week. Just pinned on the Gold Oak leaves as of October 9th. (or should i say...stuck the velcro?)Congratulations.
JasonJ Posted November 21, 2007 Posted November 21, 2007 (edited) Name: JasonAge:23Country:USA (Japan 4 years by now)Service:noneInterest:History, Military, Math, Martial Arts, Philosophy (History, current affairs. Japanese, Korean, etc. Oh and tanks of course, always been my favorite military thing.)Tanknet: I have been lurking for about 5 years. Never needed to make a post. I have learned a great deal from this grate site. I just wanted to make a post as representation of recognition. Edited to update by only adding parenthesis which have update info and to apply the bold modifier. Leaving the rest as it was. Math was one of my interests when I was telling myself that it was one of my interest. I'm terrible at it but still respect math and those that can do well with it. Japanese and Korean learning has actually started when I was 21 or 22 and was already certainly more interesting to me than math. Edited May 18, 2016 by JasonJ
Guest Gervasius Posted November 22, 2007 Posted November 22, 2007 Name: Marko Stipic Age: 25 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Service: None - I actually began basic training, and then hurt my ankle really bad after a week or so. No military for me. Interest: Military history, nuclear weapons, modelling, spaceflight, music and dancing. Tanknet: Been lurking for 3 years, I just came now to say hello to esteemed members of this great site. My english sucks, sorry about that. Marko
Swift&Silent Posted December 10, 2007 Posted December 10, 2007 Name: Ethan Olejarczyk Age: 22 Location: Canada Service: None: Dislocated my knee in pt. Interest: Military history, artillery, WW2, modeling Been wanting to join for some time now finally made a account. Will drop by from time to time.
burmacop Posted January 3, 2008 Posted January 3, 2008 (edited) age 30.residing in one of the countries of former Yugoslavia mostly lurking in this forum, because it's one of the rare forums where civilized discussions are being held - thank you mods. Edited January 30, 2008 by burmacop
Ken Estes Posted January 6, 2008 Posted January 6, 2008 Ty-Ty was my faculty advisor for four years and was the advisor for my class ('74). We voted him an honorary classmate and he always wore his class ring. Taught a mean military history course. A marvelous guy, everyone thought the world of him. I had a couple of brothers who graduated from USNA, one in 66 and the other in 67. Regards, RichTook me a while to look up your brothers, as the '66 and '67 Lucky Bags keep my monitor at eye level, the best use I ever had for those classes. But neither one of those guys caused me harm, Bill being in 36th Co and Wally in 31 [i was in 24]. Did Bill ever go USMC? Apparently the issue was in doubt at press time. Cheers, Ken
epicenturic Posted February 5, 2008 Posted February 5, 2008 Name: ChrisAge: 28Country: CanadaService: NoneInterests: military history, modern weapons and tactics, engineering (mechanical, electrical, software), girlsTanknet: Years ago. But when I first tried to join, I couldn't post. Never got the confirmation e-mail no matter what e-mail address I used. Couldn't contact anyone to tell them, because those e-mail addresses no longer worked. In fact, this happened every time I tried to join, until now.Comments: I can finally post and talk to people!
crazyinsane105 Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 (edited) Name: AimenAge: 21Country: USA, Chicago (worst damn place for a gun owner)Service: None (was going to join US Army but decided against it after Iraq)Interests: military history, weapons, guns, current military affairs, computer games, girlsTanknet: been paying attention to this forum since the Lebanon 2006 affair and thought it was a good place to comment Edited March 25, 2008 by crazyinsane105
Karida Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 Directed to here from someone. Name: Karida, it's my real first name. How original.Age: 22, soon to be 23.Country: Currently in Canada, born in Iraq.Service: Iraqi Army hopeful.Interest: Tanks. Been in love with tanks for as long as I can remember, blame my father. Also like history, games, tactics, writing poetry, and some other things.Tanknet: Found durring a random google search my first year here. I only signed up last year, and don't post much though, just lurk. Like seeing what foreign tankers on the "other" side can teach me.
Guest wildfire142 Posted April 4, 2008 Posted April 4, 2008 Name: ChrisAge: 29Country: ScotlandService: NoneInterest: Tanks, Military equipment, history (mainly military)Tanknet: Found via lightfighter.net forumsComments: been lurking for a while though I'd say hi.
Guest shaermon Posted April 22, 2008 Posted April 22, 2008 Name: EeroAge: 25Country: FinlandService: 2001-2002 FDF, Petty Officer 3rd Class, MedicInterest: Tanks, Guns and SwordsTanknet: Found while browsing for info about t-90 sometime in the fall 2007. Registered since at one point couldn't read messages without registering.Comments: BOO!
Guest Legomand Posted April 23, 2008 Posted April 23, 2008 I never did sign in here, so I'll make up for this now! Name: Niels WesterAge: Almost 30Country: DenmarkService: 10 months as a consricpt Mech. Infantryman in what was once Slesvigske FodregimentInterest: Military History (most time periods), Buffalo Bills Football, my wife and kid, Tanknet: Came across Pats NATO Orbat project by chance, found the fourm interesting and as been around since. Mostly lurking, rarely post.Comments:
11E30 Posted April 29, 2008 Posted April 29, 2008 Name: Ray brindosAge: 54Country: Tacoma, WA. USAService: US Army 1972-1980 WANG 1989-1994Interest: Reliving my childhoodTanknet: Just joined. Been lurking around a year.Comments: Interesting place!
zaevor2000 Posted June 15, 2008 Posted June 15, 2008 Sorry I haven't done this earler: Name: Frank Waugh (Roy Franklin Waugh) Age: 43 (very proud to have been born on the 4th of July,1964). Being born on the 4th I felt obligated to serve my country in the footsteps of my dad and uncle. Intensely patriotic to the core. Country: US- Republic of Texas (we were a republic you know...) Service: 19D20 Cavalry Scout 1983-1988. Spent 83-85 at Ft Knox (2/6 Cav). Spent 85-88 in E Trp, 2/2 ACR in FRG (Germany)...patrolling a border that no longer exists...D*** it makes me feel old... Interest: Beautiful women (Redheads), Tanks, Battleships, Beautiful women (Blondes) armored warfare, Cold War, Beautiful women (Brunettes), sports, F1, good beer and good times... Tanknet: Several suggestions from top posters from the GHQ and ModernSpearhead forum... Comments: (anything you say can, and will, be used against you in a thread)...profound words of wisdom...you had better know what you're talking about before you post (that's why I post from sources verbatim or have sources handy or from my personal experiences ONLY, you've got experts on this forum, very KNOWLEDGEABLE experts) I am personally blown away by the caliber of the people on this forum and it is a credit to the admins of this forum that they have been able to attract and retain experts with knowledge and expertise you will find NO WHERE ELSE. I can think of no higher compliment... Frank
sawdusty Posted August 11, 2008 Posted August 11, 2008 Name: SeanAge: 43Country: Louisiana, USService: USMC Artillery '81 to '85, US Army Infantry '86 to '89Interest: What makes people tickTanknet: Read a linked thread from Small Wars Council and was interested.Comments: I often miss talking to other veterans in my day to day life. Places like this are really lifesavers
DavidDCM Posted August 15, 2008 Posted August 15, 2008 Name: DavidAge: 22Country: GermanyService: 4./PzLBtl 93 (Amoured Training Bn 93) Jun 06 - Mar 07 (conscript)Interest: ?Tanknet: Reading here a long time. Don't know anymore when or how I "found" itComments: ?
Guest TR-580 Posted August 15, 2008 Posted August 15, 2008 Name: MariusAge: 28 (just yesterday:)Country: RomaniaService: none yet (Am just a nasty corporate banker I'm afraid)Interest: MBT's and land warfare related equipment in general. Mostly MBT's...Tanknet: Been a reader for a while now...Comments: I'm here to learn and enjoy. Can only hope I'll have a chance to contribute.
Michal Posted August 19, 2008 Posted August 19, 2008 Name: Michał SzymczakAge: 33Country: Warsaw, PolandService: none - only specialist in 'Marksman' youth paramilitary organisation (something between scouts and military) some years ago;Interest: history and military of XX century - Cold War first of all, strategic games, scale modelling, architecture and construction;Tanknet: by accident - when I was looking for some info 1.5 years ago, since than I have really enjoyed it!Comments: it a great place to deepen my knowledge and share what I know, I'm especially interested in ORBAT projects, I count on making acquaintances with similar freeks from other countries
Skywalkre Posted September 5, 2008 Posted September 5, 2008 (edited) Name: -- Age: 28 Country: USA (of the Phoenix, AZ variety) Service: US Army Medic '02-'06 Interest: military history, psychology of warfare, evolution of warfare, and of course armored warfare Tanknet: joined in '02 but wasn't really able to read-up and contribute when serving, been lurking ever since getting out in '06 and finally got my account straightened out so I can post again Comments: I served for 50 months (was a flight medic on paper when I got out) but never saw duty in Iraq or Afghanistan. It's a (not-so) fun little story I can share if anyone's interested, but in a nut-shell I saw plenty of Army BS/red-tape my entire time which left a very... interesting impression on me. Going back to school (sadly, at ASU) to finish my degree and hopefully will be heading to grad school after that. Edited February 14 by Skywalkre
TheMuffinKing Posted October 12, 2008 Posted October 12, 2008 Name: Chris Age: 27 Country: USA, all abouts. Service: USAF, C-17 Crew Chief, 00'-06' Interests: Military history, armor, warfare. Tanknet: Lurked for a few months, then joined up in 02' or 03'. Comments: I came here looking for pictures of tanks, but I got a whole lot more! This site is very informative.
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