Newbie Intros I

[Armycop]

Combat-Good to see you, as well.

Yet, this is still a new thing here, and was not addressed there. Some(who matter) do not know you. This is a tanker site that is expanding to accomodate other Veterans and some very active online folks. Indulge us Veterans and non-Veterans alike

[CParatrooper]

Indulge everyone.....ok.

Been a member here since Nov '03, but as you see I haven't posted often. I get side tracked every now and then.
Glad to see the membership is growing....

Currently work in the field of Telecommunications. I work in those telephone buildings that have NO windows and too many dang computers in them.
Anyone familiar with 5 ESS?
As for my military background, I'm NOT a tanker, (I'm Infantry) but I have had the honor of serving in the 1st Armored Division, 3/35 Armor ('90 to '91) out of Bamberg during Desert Shield/Storm.
The rest of my time was spent in the 82nd Airborne at Ft.Bragg and I managed to do a few things there as well.....one trip to JOTC with the 3/505 PIR in '89(and Operation Just Cause 5 months later), and then another JOTC tour in '92 with the 2/505 PIR.
By far the fastest 4 years of my life....

[Armycop]

Thanks, man. I did not realize until you had said something that you had signed on a few months ago. Even still, January has been a busy month continuing on to February for this site. A few are worried that it will become a latrine for mil.com since the influx of new members originating from there. So far, i have witnessed many who were invited, post once or twice, and then either run back or get disinterested. Those who truely want something new and different, will stay.

I have been back there recently. I have shaken my head to see only 7 of 50 online that i have actually recognized by name with even a few months membership. Same tired threads. Same lame points. The place attracts trolls to old topics like flies to....feces. Funny, they always get at least a few regular posters to respond, though. Each and every time.

This place is like a brand new C-130, void of troops and equipment! You can spend hours checking out just half of it without ever coming back to the forums. It's cordial, it's orderly. The admins go out of their way to address your concerns.

Now, if i can ever be able to get bold, italics, and images, i will be in hog heaven! Must be a Mac thing.

[odannyboy]

Originally Posted by Armycop

Thanks, man. I did not realize until you had said something that you had signed on a few months ago. Even still, January has been a busy month continuing on to February for this site. A few are worried that it will become a latrine for mil.com since the influx of new members originating from there. So far, i have witnessed many who were invited, post once or twice, and then either run back or get disinterested. Those who truely want something new and different, will stay.

Yes, I agree. I hope that more of those who migrated to this forum will actually START some new topics once in a while for discussion. Seems like many are barely posting, and not taking the time to make the forum fresh with new ideas and opinions.

Originally Posted by Armycop

I have been back there recently. I have shaken my head to see only 7 of 50 online that i have actually recognized by name with even a few months membership. Same tired threads. Same lame points. The place attracts trolls to old topics like flies to....feces. Funny, they always get at least a few regular posters to respond, though. Each and every time.

It is like Pavlov's dog over there, ring any of those old and familiar themes and the pack starts slobbering. That place is nothing but a troll shoot, and the "troll" is they who disagree with the herd. I'll give it a little credit, it is always good for a laugh to see what some people believe.

Originally Posted by Armycop

Now, if i can ever be able to get bold, italics, and images, i will be in hog heaven! Must be a Mac thing.

Bold and Italics are top left, under font style (Verdana) and the image button is the yellow square with the mountain on it. You just paste your information into it after you click on it, and your image will appear. Also notice you can shrink the image to fit the page, thereby not having to scroll sideways if it is too big. Lots of neat features here. Just click on a corner of the image and drag your mouse to make it fit.

[Armycop]

Odanny--Oh i know where the options are, they simply just do not work for me. Clicking on them is like clicking on the space between your icons. Nothing happens. So, when i need something done bad enough, i let my wife log in from her side and do it for me. It's not all bad, though. I can get the games to work, and she can't!

[robini123]

I made it (-:



I had some registration gremlins to work out "think it was my old e-mail addy" but finally got registered.



My name is Robert McKee, Long hair extraordinaire. I'm 38 and attend ITT-Tech. I have been interested in Military history for some 20 years now. Mainly WWII and Vietnam.



I am a huge PC wargaming junky and look forward to posting in the Gaming thread.



I am married and have a 17 year old step-daughter who thank God is growing out of her rebellious stage.



Recently I had the time of my life visiting Kobe Japan and always jump at the opportunity to talk about that beautiful country.



After I graduate I hope to have a high paying job in ISS (Information Security Systems). Hey, a guy can dream, I'll see what reality has in store for me in a year and a half.



Anyway, Hi all. Some of you I know, and others I look forward to getting to know.



Robert

[Tumbleweed]

Looks like I'm the old fart here I'm 49. I was born in Lanstuhl, Germany. My dad was in the Air Force. We lived in Michingan, Florida and California. Then I joined the Army in '71. Took Basic at Fort Ord, Ca. then went to the B Troop, 3d ACR at Fort Lewis, Wa. In '72 the Regiment moved to Fort Bliss, Texas. All of this time I was an 11D Armor Reconnaissance Specialist, now known as a 19D Cavalry Scout. Went to Budingen, Germany in '73 and got on M551 Sheridans 19D10R8. Was with C Troop 3/12 Cav, 3d Armored Division. Came back to Bliss in '76 (I Troop 3/3 ACR) and worked as a Sheridan Turret Mech (45P) most of the time until I got out in '79 as a Staff Sergeant 19G30 (AR/AAV Commander). Worked as a tank-automotive mech at Fort Irwin, Ca from 83-87. Was with National Park Service from 88 to 97. I just moved to Fort Knox, Ky from White Sands Missile Range, NM. I drive trucks as a civilian for the Army. Have also lived in Nevada, Arizona, Tennessee and Arkansas.