Topic: Since I haven't Introduced Myself

Forrest_Gump · January 30th, 2006

Not really a brand new member anymore, but I like to test the waters a bit before I give up information about myself.

Starting with the CAP when I was 15 I've worn one uniform or another since, including that of my own country. I do not claim Veteran Status for, like many other things in my life, reasons which I choose to keep to myself.

My family has a long standing Military Tradition. I often joke that the first man in my family that didn't kill somebody was my Father (AF 1960-64). He's passed now, so his landmark is secure. I hope to maintain it, though In my profession, there is no guarentee of it.

Since reading "A Bridge Too Far" when I was a young lad, I've had an unquenchable thirst for history. I also have an unquenchable need to know why things happen. These two things caused me more than a few problems with History Teachers. Ever prove a Teacher wrong? I suggest that you don't, the hassle just isn't worth it, not to mention you make yourself a big fat target.

Besides reading and researching, I also build scale models, and collect Jump Wings. An off and on project of mine is the writing of a book about the latter.

Well enough for now.

roverin · January 30th, 2006

Hullo,
A BRIDGE TOO FAR was a favourite of mine also ,glad to know a fellow enthusiast.Mil history is also a favourite past time.Its nice to know more people who cater to the same interests and the soldiering tradition seals the bond since yours truly is a soldier himself.WATCH OUT CYNICS THIS IS NOT THE RANTING OF A JUVENILE MIND]

Chief Bones · January 31st, 2006

Bout time - Welcome aboard

Team Infidel · January 31st, 2006

Welcome to the board

tomtom22 · February 5th, 2006

Welcome aboard, Forrest_Gump.

Italian Guy · February 7th, 2006

Welcome to the board man.

January 30th, 2006	Post 1
Forrest_Gump Optio	Post; Since I haven't Introduced Myself Not really a brand new member anymore, but I like to test the waters a bit before I give up information about myself. Starting with the CAP when I was 15 I've worn one uniform or another since, including that of my own country. I do not claim Veteran Status for, like many other things in my life, reasons which I choose to keep to myself. My family has a long standing Military Tradition. I often joke that the first man in my family that didn't kill somebody was my Father (AF 1960-64). He's passed now, so his landmark is secure. I hope to maintain it, though In my profession, there is no guarentee of it. Since reading "A Bridge Too Far" when I was a young lad, I've had an unquenchable thirst for history. I also have an unquenchable need to know why things happen. These two things caused me more than a few problems with History Teachers. Ever prove a Teacher wrong? I suggest that you don't, the hassle just isn't worth it, not to mention you make yourself a big fat target. Besides reading and researching, I also build scale models, and collect Jump Wings. An off and on project of mine is the writing of a book about the latter. Well enough for now.

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Chief Bones Forums Grumpy Old Man Gear	Bout time - Welcome aboard __________________ Fair winds and following seas > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < and long may your big jib draw. *-W.R.B. (Chief Bones) FCC(SW) USN(RET)-*

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Team Infidel Milforum's Postmaster Gear	Welcome to the board __________________

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tomtom22 Chief Engineer Gear	Post; Welcome! Welcome aboard, Forrest_Gump. __________________ "It doesn't take a hero to order men into battle. It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle." - Norman Schwarskopf, Commander of Desert Storm Operations

February 7th, 2006	Post 6
Italian Guy Legatus Legionis Gear	Welcome to the board man. __________________ "Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it". Pericles.

January 30th, 2006	Post 2
roverin Immunes Gear	Hullo, A BRIDGE TOO FAR was a favourite of mine also ,glad to know a fellow enthusiast.Mil history is also a favourite past time.Its nice to know more people who cater to the same interests and the soldiering tradition seals the bond since yours truly is a soldier himself.WATCH OUT CYNICS THIS IS NOT THE RANTING OF A JUVENILE MIND]

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