What is the military weapon or system you miss using the most?

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Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Aug 23 at 2022 12:14 PM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 12:14:33 -0400

M777A2…King of Battle! Steel rain!

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Aug 23 at 2022 12:47 PM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 12:47:08 -0400

thanks for sharing

Response by MSG Thomas Currie made Aug 23 at 2022 3:06 PM

MSG Thomas Currie — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 15:06:51 -0400

I'd love to have my complete M48A3 but I'd settle for the M60 that was always across my lap while riding the bustle rack of that M48A3.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2022 8:14 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 20:14:06 -0400

All the ones I did not get to pull the trigger on or push the button and I do wish I could have fired those 16 inch guns the Navy had just once.

Response by PO3 Edward Riddle made Aug 23 at 2022 9:53 PM

PO3 Edward Riddle — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 21:53:43 -0400

Browning M2 .50 Caliber Machine Gun with a Honeywell Grenade Launcher.

Response by SGT Fred Flick made Aug 24 at 2022 7:10 AM

SGT Fred Flick — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 07:10:46 -0400

Law. Anti tank

Response by SPC Joseph Kopac made Aug 24 at 2022 8:23 AM

SPC Joseph Kopac — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 08:23:07 -0400

Really, none. But if had to chose, it would be M79 on bunker guard in Nam. Used to get case of rounds and shot it all night. Got pretty good at it.

Response by COL Bill Gross made Aug 24 at 2022 9:20 AM

COL Bill Gross — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 09:20:59 -0400

M3A1 "Grease Gun"

Response by PFC Steven Kleiner made Aug 24 at 2022 12:36 PM

PFC Steven Kleiner — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 12:36:45 -0400

M60 machine gun, 7.62 of deadly rain showering down range.

Response by SGM Robert Winstead made Aug 24 at 2022 5:50 PM

SGM Robert Winstead — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 17:50:54 -0400

M-16

Response by SPC Billy Beckett made Aug 24 at 2022 6:00 PM

SPC Billy Beckett — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 18:00:09 -0400

M79

Response by SPC Dina Destefano-Raston made Aug 24 at 2022 6:05 PM

SPC Dina Destefano-Raston — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 18:05:46 -0400

System Harvard Graphics computer software. Its not used anymore.

Response by SFC Robert McQueen made Aug 24 at 2022 6:10 PM

SFC Robert McQueen — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 18:10:38 -0400

The M72A2 LAW

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 24 at 2022 6:10 PM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 18:10:45 -0400

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 24 at 2022 6:20 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 18:20:18 -0400

M224 60mm Mortar
Mortars are hung and hit from every angle HOOAH!!

Response by SPC Jonathan Maclay made Aug 24 at 2022 6:22 PM

SPC Jonathan Maclay — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 18:22:29 -0400

M-16, always felt safe when I had it.

Response by CPL Jason Blackwood made Aug 24 at 2022 6:29 PM

CPL Jason Blackwood — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 18:29:36 -0400

Only weapon I owned was my trusty AR-15.

Response by Lt Col Shelia Neumann made Aug 24 at 2022 6:34 PM

Lt Col Shelia Neumann — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 18:34:20 -0400

Providing health and environmental engineering support to maintainers and pilots of F-22 Raptor

Response by Cpl Eric Lino made Aug 24 at 2022 6:39 PM

Cpl Eric Lino — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 18:39:54 -0400

I miss the military teamwork system , Currently working in Law enforcement and working with veterans who still carry on the most valuable asset they learn in their prior service.

Response by TSgt Brian G made Aug 24 at 2022 6:45 PM

TSgt Brian G — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 18:45:07 -0400

Sentinel Weapon system.

Response by TSgt Brian G made Aug 24 at 2022 6:46 PM

TSgt Brian G — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 18:46:25 -0400

Sentinel Weapon System

Response by SPC Paul Taylor made Aug 24 at 2022 6:56 PM

SPC Paul Taylor — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 18:56:05 -0400

M240B

Response by SP5 Brian Mason made Aug 24 at 2022 6:58 PM

SP5 Brian Mason — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 18:58:39 -0400

Every weapon on the M60A3 and M1 Abrams! The main gun probably the most. Such firepower!

Response by SGT Richard Payne made Aug 24 at 2022 6:58 PM

SGT Richard Payne — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 18:58:59 -0400

Nothing better than my personal M-79 grenade launcher!

Response by SP5 Frank Talas made Aug 24 at 2022 7:04 PM

SP5 Frank Talas — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:04:02 -0400

I miss the good old 4.2 inch mortar - the Mighty Four-Duce!!!!
I was told once I could make Her stand up and dance!!! God I miss those days!! Only thing left to say is: HOOAH!

Response by PFC Mary Moulder made Aug 24 at 2022 7:10 PM

PFC Mary Moulder — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:10:37 -0400

I miss all the weapons I used in the Army.

Response by Sgt Cody Leiner made Aug 24 at 2022 7:11 PM

Sgt Cody Leiner — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:11:11 -0400

Miss the good ole M16A4

Response by SPC Jessica Hammer made Aug 24 at 2022 7:12 PM

SPC Jessica Hammer — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:12:42 -0400

240bravo

Response by SFC Larry Jones made Aug 24 at 2022 7:14 PM

SFC Larry Jones — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:14:50 -0400

M16A2. That was the last weapon I used before I finished my career in Recruiting Command.

Response by Cpl Michael Renuard made Aug 24 at 2022 7:16 PM

Cpl Michael Renuard — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:16:17 -0400

I was in a CAAT platoon (Combined Anti-Armor Team). Tow missiles cost a few thousand a piece so the majority of our ranges were .50 cal and MK-19 ranges. You have to love a piece of machinery that can launch a grenade 1,000 meters down range. SFMF

Response by TSgt Floyd Fralish made Aug 24 at 2022 7:18 PM

TSgt Floyd Fralish — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:18:06 -0400

B52 Bombing and Navigation System!

Response by TSgt Floyd Fralish made Aug 24 at 2022 7:19 PM

TSgt Floyd Fralish — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:19:56 -0400

B52 Bombing and Navigation System. Most proven Airpower weapon system to date!

Response by CPL William J Elgas Sr made Aug 24 at 2022 7:21 PM

CPL William J Elgas Sr — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:21:03 -0400

M3A1 Grease gun & M1 Grand

Response by SGT Matt Lary made Aug 24 at 2022 7:30 PM

SGT Matt Lary — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:30:56 -0400

The Mach2 .50 cal machine gun mounted on our Caiman or my M9 9mm Beretta

Response by CPO Alvin Hayes made Aug 24 at 2022 7:36 PM

CPO Alvin Hayes — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:36:25 -0400

16" guns on the battleships

Response by SGT Candace Bowman made Aug 24 at 2022 7:38 PM

SGT Candace Bowman — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:38:05 -0400

The Battle Buddy System! While active, every soldier knew that they had someone by their side and now so many veterans are all alone.

Response by PFC James Harper made Aug 24 at 2022 7:44 PM

PFC James Harper — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:44:55 -0400

M-60 machine gun.

Response by PO3 Alisha Miller made Aug 24 at 2022 7:45 PM

PO3 Alisha Miller — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:45:18 -0400

The "system" I miss the most is the galley! :)

Response by CPL Linda B. made Aug 24 at 2022 7:48 PM

CPL Linda B. — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:48:41 -0400

the best weapons there is A Soldier! Ready to go kick some you know what... Weapons are good and they're good tools but you need a top of the line operating lean mean fighting machine is key to operating the weapons no matter what they are.

Response by AN Renee Herrington made Aug 24 at 2022 7:55 PM

AN Renee Herrington — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:55:45 -0400

My shipmates. We could handle most things and improvise to come up with workable solutions, but it was knowing the support system and sheer force of us that made it an awesome dynamic not able to be recreated in civilian life. My relationships with my shipmates have life-long bonds and a genuine respect and admiration.

Response by SPC Bob Aldridge made Aug 24 at 2022 7:58 PM

SPC Bob Aldridge — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:58:06 -0400

Definitely the M72A2 LAW because it was a unique piece of technology that was like a miniature bazooka that unfolded.

Response by SPC Aesia Brown made Aug 24 at 2022 8:02 PM

SPC Aesia Brown — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:02:36 -0400

The 50 cal! It was something about having all that fire power! I also love the sound.

Response by CPL T.A. Nelson made Aug 24 at 2022 8:05 PM

CPL T.A. Nelson — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:05:32 -0400

I miss the JSOC operative system, which paired me with other service members that we had to trust and depend upon without prior meetings. To know that they had your back even though we were all from different units, services and backgrounds. That trust is irreplaceable and the bond is a lifetime...

Response by SGT Virginia Agustin made Aug 24 at 2022 8:08 PM

SGT Virginia Agustin — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:08:07 -0400

MEDPROS

Response by A1C Brian Johnson made Aug 24 at 2022 8:10 PM

A1C Brian Johnson — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:10:06 -0400

The Tropospheric Scatter System to relay communication signals a very long distance. We bounced the signals off of the troposphere from Mt Pateras Greece to Karmasel Turkey, Iraklion Crete and Mt Vergine Italy. Satellites made this obsolete but for a while we were the kings of communications!

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 24 at 2022 8:10 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:10:34 -0400

50 Cal

Response by SSgt Malakhi Reynolds made Aug 24 at 2022 8:15 PM

SSgt Malakhi Reynolds — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:15:52 -0400

that sweet sweet M9

Response by SPC Walter McLendon made Aug 24 at 2022 8:16 PM

SPC Walter McLendon — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:16:02 -0400

My M-1 carbine in Korea because it was small, light and easy to handle just like my Ruger 10-22 rifle today. I carried it with my 30 caliber machine gun by myself when required. I can hit anything with my 22 Ruger (rapid fire or not), it would have made an excellent weapon when I served.

Response by SGT John Holmes made Aug 24 at 2022 8:18 PM

SGT John Holmes — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:18:01 -0400

240B

Response by MAJ Jimmy Jones made Aug 24 at 2022 8:18 PM

MAJ Jimmy Jones — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:18:11 -0400

M1 Tank

Response by SGT Rock Gaylord made Aug 24 at 2022 8:20 PM

SGT Rock Gaylord — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:20:12 -0400

Missing my M249. Loved that weapon.

Response by SPC Anthony Patti made Aug 24 at 2022 8:22 PM

SPC Anthony Patti — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:22:33 -0400

M16 Plotting Board.

Response by Maj Jade Lemery made Aug 24 at 2022 8:27 PM

Maj Jade Lemery — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:27:01 -0400

Definitely the F-16

Response by SPC Jimmy Heine made Aug 24 at 2022 8:27 PM

SPC Jimmy Heine — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:27:27 -0400

I was a 31V radio system operator and mechanic so I would have to say my radio as with that I could call in strikes from the air and ground!

Response by PFC Robert Leverence made Aug 24 at 2022 8:37 PM

PFC Robert Leverence — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:37:19 -0400

The 81mm Mortar System. Something about having my best friend as the assistant gunner, and myself as gunner manipulating 50 or so pounds together, while trying to keep bubbles level and the sight on target is magical. When that first round drops into the tube, and the baseplate sinks into the ground, the only thing better is seeing the smoke coming from the target.

Response by Cpl Joseph Richardson made Aug 24 at 2022 8:38 PM

Cpl Joseph Richardson — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:38:56 -0400

As an amphibiious tractor driver and crewchief in Vietnam for 18 months .. a vehicle that can be driven ANYWHERE under ANY conditions would be my top choice for a system I used in the military. As a civiliian lover of offroad excursions there have been times that I wished I had an amtrac so I could reach a spot I saw no other way to get there.

Response by Capt Heather Brown made Aug 24 at 2022 8:39 PM

Capt Heather Brown — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:39:13 -0400

There's actually only one weapon, or perceived weapon in the AF and I never used it because if it fails, it can never regain power. The weapon used most is fear. Constant threat of losing your job or Award or God forbid the almighty, more important than life promotion. I had that fear when I first started, maybe two years in. Once you get over it, they have nothing. They can't threaten you anymore. The real power that very few people know how to utilize is true loyalty that is actually earned and has zero to do with rank. Imagine me as a capt mopping the floor along with an airman. Yeah, I got some weird looks from both sides which is truly disgusting. I know who I am and what I stand for. If someone relies on their rank for respect, they're nothing but a moron.

Response by SP5 Jorge Ochoa made Aug 24 at 2022 8:41 PM

SP5 Jorge Ochoa — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:41:06 -0400

I miss the brotherhood. In the civilian world at least in the field I was in (detention center) it was lacking enormously. Treasure what you have because you might not always have it.

Response by Sgt Josh Daehnke made Aug 24 at 2022 8:43 PM

Sgt Josh Daehnke — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:43:18 -0400

M32

Response by PO3 Wayne Blair made Aug 24 at 2022 8:51 PM

PO3 Wayne Blair — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:51:45 -0400

Has to be the YUK-7 Combat Systems Computer. I mean come on the name alone puts it over the top.

Response by SPC Laura Volpini made Aug 24 at 2022 8:52 PM

SPC Laura Volpini — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:52:34 -0400

B.I.D.S, jbpds, had fun feeling like your camping and being a scientist at the same time.

Response by MSgt Matthew Stogsdill made Aug 24 at 2022 8:54 PM

MSgt Matthew Stogsdill — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:54:16 -0400

M16-GAU, fully automatic. As a K9 handler, that weapon came in handy.

Response by SPC Mandy Stingis made Aug 24 at 2022 8:55 PM

SPC Mandy Stingis — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:55:56 -0400

I miss my M16A2. I had never shot a weapon prior to joining the military, and I was terrified learning to fire it. However, I caught on pretty quick and loved it!

Response by COL Al Cooney made Aug 24 at 2022 8:55 PM

COL Al Cooney — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:55:56 -0400

M-79 grenade launcher

Response by CPL George Williams made Aug 24 at 2022 9:03 PM

CPL George Williams — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 21:03:44 -0400

Nike-Hercules missile system.

Response by TSgt Ken Vandevoort made Aug 24 at 2022 9:04 PM

TSgt Ken Vandevoort — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 21:04:02 -0400

TAPS. Do you remember the red stickers on military telephones? TAPS was the best equipment at the time for monitoring phone calls. You never knew we were there.

Response by Capt Bradley Phillips made Aug 24 at 2022 9:06 PM

Capt Bradley Phillips — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 21:06:36 -0400

Mk-19 Grenade Launcher

Response by SGT Tj A made Aug 24 at 2022 9:09 PM

SGT Tj A — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 21:09:32 -0400

The soldiers to my left and right who had been through all the same crap I had been through. Hard to find in the civilian arena.

Response by Sgt Roel DeLaGarza made Aug 24 at 2022 9:27 PM

Sgt Roel DeLaGarza — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 21:27:14 -0400

The SAW… machine gun… so much fun! Also, the rocket launcher! Awesome as well!!

Response by Sgt Janine Fountain made Aug 24 at 2022 9:42 PM

Sgt Janine Fountain — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 21:42:14 -0400

M1919 Saw Machine Gun!!

Response by Cpl David Sweatman made Aug 24 at 2022 9:42 PM

Cpl David Sweatman — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 21:42:23 -0400

M 203 Grenade Launcher

Response by Sgt Andrew Jones made Aug 24 at 2022 9:46 PM

Sgt Andrew Jones — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 21:46:05 -0400

M16A2…so many memories…

Response by Sgt Darrell Schwerman made Aug 24 at 2022 9:57 PM

Sgt Darrell Schwerman — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 21:57:46 -0400

Being in the R&D of SATELITE COMMUNICATIONS at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. Being able to call home when on maneuvers and talk with wife.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 24 at 2022 9:58 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 21:58:21 -0400

The double barreled .50 cal is the weapon I miss shooting the most. My son loves the .50 cal too.

Response by SPC Chris Kates made Aug 24 at 2022 10:01 PM

SPC Chris Kates — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:01:00 -0400

My M4 and for some reason the BFT's...I just really miss platoon but REALLY MISS OUR SQUAD.... havent seen since Demob at Stewart in 2010..*siiiiiigh*

Response by PO1 Jason Eisiminger made Aug 24 at 2022 10:01 PM

PO1 Jason Eisiminger — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:01:42 -0400

I miss working with my embarked security team with M240s, MK48s, M4s, M2HBs, M203s and M9s.

Response by SPC Ian Conner made Aug 24 at 2022 10:06 PM

SPC Ian Conner — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:06:23 -0400

120mm mortar

Response by 1SG Ronnie Miller made Aug 24 at 2022 10:06 PM

1SG Ronnie Miller — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:06:54 -0400

I miss the M-14; one of the best Marine Issue rifles ever built; far superior to the Mattel toylike M-16 that replaced it. it could take a lickin' and keep on tickin'.

Response by MSgt Timothy Anders made Aug 24 at 2022 10:07 PM

MSgt Timothy Anders — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:07:50 -0400

A10 Thunderbolt

Response by CPL W. Webster made Aug 24 at 2022 10:09 PM

CPL W. Webster — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:09:44 -0400

I miss the M249 40mm. Such a sweet weapon. It got the job done. Focus on your target down range. And Breathe, Relax, Aim, and Squeeze.

Response by Sgt Debbie ParraCervantes made Aug 24 at 2022 10:11 PM

Sgt Debbie ParraCervantes — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:11:10 -0400

M240 baby!

Response by SMSgt Lee Hanna Mendoza made Aug 24 at 2022 10:12 PM

SMSgt Lee Hanna Mendoza — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:12:21 -0400

I miss working on AIM-9s…and the people alongside me.

Response by Capt Richard Wade made Aug 24 at 2022 10:14 PM

Capt Richard Wade — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:14:24 -0400

The Minuteman III nuclear weapon system. I loved the 5 years I was doing that in Montana. Many of my peers thought I was crazy for liking it so much. DEUCE!!!

Response by PO1 Jason Johnson made Aug 24 at 2022 10:19 PM

PO1 Jason Johnson — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:19:44 -0400

I actually miss being on a ship that used jet engine turbines for propulsion. It was a very right now kind of wow factor when you wanted to move.

Response by PFC Jaime Vargas made Aug 24 at 2022 10:19 PM

PFC Jaime Vargas — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:19:52 -0400

I miss unloading an ammo cans worth of rounds with a 240G.

Response by SP5 William Karp made Aug 24 at 2022 10:21 PM

SP5 William Karp — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:21:14 -0400

I miss using the M 16, many hated it but it had to be cared for like a girl friend, constant attention. Being a Combat Medic I didn't have many opportunities to use it but it saved my life and many others the times I did. I slept with it and carried it 24 / 7 during my 11 months in the field. '67 - '68

Response by Cpl Charles Chavez made Aug 24 at 2022 10:21 PM

Cpl Charles Chavez — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:21:26 -0400

My weapon of choice is still the M14.

Response by SP5 Gerald Rogers made Aug 24 at 2022 10:25 PM

SP5 Gerald Rogers — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:25:14 -0400

M60 nothing better

Response by SPC Christopher Lewis made Aug 24 at 2022 10:26 PM

SPC Christopher Lewis — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:26:53 -0400

I love the M2 Browning Ma Deuce

Response by SP5 Jeffrey Celli made Aug 24 at 2022 10:27 PM

SP5 Jeffrey Celli — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:27:47 -0400

240 bravo because it's an area weapon with the most damage

Response by SGT Kip Brooks made Aug 24 at 2022 10:28 PM

SGT Kip Brooks — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:28:29 -0400

50 Cal Machine Gun and the discipline incorporated into service life that provided efficiency within the teams

Response by Cpl Shaye Roun made Aug 24 at 2022 10:28 PM

Cpl Shaye Roun — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:28:58 -0400

I miss working with the M4. I learned to appreciate shooting a rifle in the Marine Corps and I actually had a secondary MOS where I was able to teach others all aspects of the M4 or M16 and it was my favorite part of service. I also enjoyed shooting the Beretta M9, which is no longer used but it was what we had and it was fun teaching people that as well.

Response by SFC Scott Pillath made Aug 24 at 2022 10:29 PM

SFC Scott Pillath — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:29:19 -0400

I miss the radios/comms units. I miss talking to my brothers and sisters. Some gone, some here but we lost touch. I miss the familiar voice on the other side. The support that came when it was requested. The reassurance that help was on the way. The jokes... the fart sounds... the brevity that lightened the mood when we were deep in our mission. I long to know the challenge and password to get back on the net with my brethren.

Response by SGT Kip Brooks made Aug 24 at 2022 10:30 PM

SGT Kip Brooks — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:30:15 -0400

50 Cal and the discipline and loyalty that drove effective systems

Response by PFC Charles Riggs made Aug 24 at 2022 10:33 PM

PFC Charles Riggs — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:33:54 -0400

Nike anti-aircraft missile defense system. They could sure use them in Ukraine. And they were analog.

Response by SFC Antonio Clinkscales made Aug 24 at 2022 10:37 PM

SFC Antonio Clinkscales — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:37:14 -0400

I was an intelligence analyst, but I spent most of my career with infantry, artillery, tankers, and scout units. I fired lots of weapons during my career, but the M-16/ A-2 with a 203 attachment was the best. I carried a M-9 and M-16 both during deployments, but there is no way I was grabbing my 9 before My M-16. It was my lifeline, and I qualified expert everytime. I loved night fire and watching the tracers fly.

Response by SPC Rachel Suarez Dolan made Aug 24 at 2022 10:40 PM

SPC Rachel Suarez Dolan — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:40:18 -0400

My BIDS (Bio Integration Detection System) ! Being one of the first teams of its kind, taught us how to work together to identify and fix equipment that was made to protect ourselves and each other. We prepared the labs and ourselves for deployment. In doing so, trusting our hard work and understanding the responsibilities, requirements and putting trust in ourselves to carry out our missions. Since our teams didn't have a chance to deploy, we at least managed to help rewrite some of the manuals, and corrected items to improve the system and make it better for the next time it would be used.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 24 at 2022 10:47 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:47:41 -0400

I miss using the blue force tracker.

Response by SPC Terrance Hill made Aug 24 at 2022 10:48 PM

SPC Terrance Hill — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:48:54 -0400

M-60 Machine Gun. That weapon was a real blast.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 24 at 2022 10:51 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:51:18 -0400

I retired in 2018. I was a Culinary Specialist. My weapons were not used to fight but to support the war fighter. My weapon of choice was my Flatt Grill in the Galley. When I would make special items like Chicken Alfredo or Pepperoni pizza on the grill the warfighters I supported would absolutely love it and would be fuiled to fight. So my Favorite indirect weapon was my Hot Grill...... V/R Gregg Blevins 84-88 (GMG) 2003-2018 (CS)

Response by PO3 Amber Baird made Aug 24 at 2022 10:53 PM

PO3 Amber Baird — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:53:00 -0400

Ok I miss our Anti Air Warfare Radar looking at that screen to see what was coming towards me.

Response by Sgt Michael Ozuna made Aug 24 at 2022 10:57 PM

Sgt Michael Ozuna — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:57:55 -0400

Artillery, HIMARS!!!!!!

Response by PO3 Larry Finchum made Aug 24 at 2022 11:00 PM

PO3 Larry Finchum — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 23:00:39 -0400

1911A1

Response by LCpl Ryan Hopkins made Aug 24 at 2022 11:13 PM

LCpl Ryan Hopkins — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 23:13:20 -0400

My M27 IAR never let me down!

Response by PO3 Rosandy Salazar made Aug 24 at 2022 11:43 PM

PO3 Rosandy Salazar — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 23:43:03 -0400

I miss the honesty and how no one will steal and help each other reach there goals

Response by PFC Darniece WilburnWright made Aug 24 at 2022 11:53 PM

PFC Darniece WilburnWright — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 23:53:11 -0400

50 Cal or the 249 fasho

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 24 at 2022 11:53 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 23:53:58 -0400

The MK19 was such a unique weapon to use, I miss it!!

Response by SPC Crawlin Kingsnake made Aug 24 at 2022 11:57 PM

SPC Crawlin Kingsnake — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 23:57:01 -0400

Colt 1911 45 cal. Semi-Auto

Response by SPC Crawlin Kingsnake made Aug 25 at 2022 12:00 AM

SPC Crawlin Kingsnake — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:00:21 -0400

Colt 1911 45 cal. semi-auto

Response by SPC Frank Songalewski made Aug 25 at 2022 12:03 AM

SPC Frank Songalewski — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:03:27 -0400

M16A1 I could get headshots at 200 yards

Response by SGT Christopher Powell made Aug 25 at 2022 12:09 AM

SGT Christopher Powell — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:09:28 -0400

My M2A1. My girl was Always good to me back then lol

Response by SFC Thomas Hufford made Aug 25 at 2022 12:19 AM

SFC Thomas Hufford — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:19:18 -0400

I miss the 155 howitzers, as a medic I was able to say in the term pop my cherry

Response by LCDR Robert Luckie made Aug 25 at 2022 12:39 AM

LCDR Robert Luckie — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:39:19 -0400

I fondly remember my years on my submarine. They were hectic and stressful times but they developed me, and I am proud of my accomplishments.

Response by SGT Thomas Magee made Aug 25 at 2022 12:45 AM

SGT Thomas Magee — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:45:28 -0400

The weapons I remember the most is the teamwork of the of "the ultimate weapons" with which I interreacted.

Response by PVT Sheerah Bradshaw made Aug 25 at 2022 12:45 AM

PVT Sheerah Bradshaw — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:45:53 -0400

I miss my M16A2 rifle as it was my best buddy ever!!! #oldreliable

Response by SGT Richard Merriman made Aug 25 at 2022 12:48 AM

SGT Richard Merriman — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:48:05 -0400

I most miss using the M-60 machine gun.
In combat it was the most effective in keeping the enemy at bay and it was so accurate at very long range.

Response by SSG John McCratic made Aug 25 at 2022 12:55 AM

SSG John McCratic — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:55:02 -0400

The wire guided tow hand held missile systems they were quick and efficient the take down allost any target it's mostly arm aim and shoot

Response by Capt John Wilkens made Aug 25 at 2022 12:58 AM

Capt John Wilkens — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:58:48 -0400

T38 training aircraft

Response by SSgt LaVonda Bunn-Medina made Aug 25 at 2022 1:13 AM

SSgt LaVonda Bunn-Medina — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 01:13:28 -0400

M16A Enjoyed training and learning all positions for example prone positions. Learning how to take weapon apart and put it back together in record time! Great fun!

Response by PFC Oscar Reyes made Aug 25 at 2022 1:28 AM

PFC Oscar Reyes — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 01:28:18 -0400

I used several different types of weapons when I was in the Military and I was Stationed in the Country of Panama. I was a Military Police (95B).

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 25 at 2022 1:47 AM

CPL Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 01:47:11 -0400

Spc Joshua Levy

What I miss the most and I'm not exactly remembering what the acronym was for this system but it is a C.R.O.W system. An unmanned turret that I controlled in the back seat of a up armored hummvi with a joystick and the screen in front of me had night vision, thermal imaging, the whole nine lol! Yeah and of course we stuck the .50 cal on that awesome system!

Response by Cpl David Vetter made Aug 25 at 2022 1:57 AM

Cpl David Vetter — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 01:57:47 -0400

A Backpack Radio as I used in Vietnam in '67, '68, and '69. That was necessary for calling in
barrages from planes and ships as well as ground support. Without that, the USA would not have been able to help the Vietnamese people at all.

Response by SSgt Richard Pottorf made Aug 25 at 2022 2:05 AM

SSgt Richard Pottorf — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 02:05:42 -0400

APQ120 - Weapons Control System... it was what I was initially trained on and spent 14 years cursing the pilots that broke it -- good times!!!

Response by Cpl Len Rybicki made Aug 25 at 2022 2:06 AM

Cpl Len Rybicki — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 02:06:39 -0400

M-14 plain and simple. I qualified with one at Parris Island

Response by SGT Bennie Smith made Aug 25 at 2022 2:18 AM

SGT Bennie Smith — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 02:18:06 -0400

Granada launcher

Response by SPC Todd Williams made Aug 25 at 2022 2:24 AM

SPC Todd Williams — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 02:24:56 -0400

the M16A2...sigh.....

Response by SPC Wayne Daniels made Aug 25 at 2022 2:29 AM

SPC Wayne Daniels — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 02:29:37 -0400

HAWK antiaircraft missile

Response by SPC Anugrah Chetty-Alexander made Aug 25 at 2022 3:02 AM

SPC Anugrah Chetty-Alexander — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 03:02:41 -0400

M-16 while in the military but I love firing 9 mm and other weapons that don’t jerk back.

Response by CAPT Samuel Greenberg made Aug 25 at 2022 3:59 AM

CAPT Samuel Greenberg — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 03:59:37 -0400

The Lockheed Neptune (P2V)

Response by SSG Michael Kerkhoff made Aug 25 at 2022 4:57 AM

SSG Michael Kerkhoff — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 04:57:59 -0400

I miss the M109A6 Paladin the most. When you’re out in the field or in combat and actually doing the job you signed up for, it’s the best feeling in the world and if I could rewind time and go back to the beginning and start all over, I would in a heart beat.

Response by Sgt Julian Grilli made Aug 25 at 2022 5:59 AM

Sgt Julian Grilli — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 05:59:32 -0400

1966-70, I miss my M16.

Response by WO1 Jody Bowers made Aug 25 at 2022 6:19 AM

WO1 Jody Bowers — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 06:19:51 -0400

M1a2

Response by SPC Jonathan DeLauter made Aug 25 at 2022 6:57 AM

SPC Jonathan DeLauter — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 06:57:02 -0400

M203 Grenade Launcher. The training ranges don't require ear protection (unless live rounds) but the paint ones are seriously fun to train.

Response by SPC Jonathan DeLauter made Aug 25 at 2022 6:59 AM

SPC Jonathan DeLauter — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 06:59:04 -0400

M203 Grenade Launcher. The training ranges were fun as hell, due to no hearing protection with 40mm paint rounds and when you did need ear pro the multiple types of Frag, HE, etc. rounds were awesome to see in action.

Response by MSG Ryan Kerns made Aug 25 at 2022 7:07 AM

MSG Ryan Kerns — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 07:07:11 -0400

I miss every weapon from my service, but the one I miss most is the M19 machine gun!! Soooooo awesome!!

Response by CPO Mike Peryea made Aug 25 at 2022 7:10 AM

CPO Mike Peryea — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 07:10:30 -0400

polaris A3 missile

Response by CPT Leslie Shepard Jr. made Aug 25 at 2022 7:13 AM

CPT Leslie Shepard Jr. — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 07:13:22 -0400

Being able to fire bullet launchers without worrying about cost and paying out of pocket.

Response by CPT Leslie Shepard Jr. made Aug 25 at 2022 7:18 AM

CPT Leslie Shepard Jr. — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 07:18:48 -0400

Being able to fire any bullet launcher without worrying about personal cost or paying out of pocket.

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 25 at 2022 7:23 AM

CPL Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 07:23:48 -0400

I miss my M4. i named all weapons I was assigned pickle.

Response by SGT Brandy Adams made Aug 25 at 2022 7:24 AM

SGT Brandy Adams — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 07:24:36 -0400

I miss all the new experiences and the family feeling with my battle buddies.

Response by SPC John Pena made Aug 25 at 2022 7:30 AM

SPC John Pena — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 07:30:31 -0400

60 Cal my Fave.

Response by MCPO James Belknap made Aug 25 at 2022 7:42 AM

MCPO James Belknap — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 07:42:14 -0400

M14

Response by 1LT Michael Contos made Aug 25 at 2022 7:51 AM

1LT Michael Contos — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 07:51:28 -0400

I miss the MREs (or Long Range Patrol packets of food) which were a helluva lot better than the C-Rations we carried around the bush during the Vietnam War. Just add water and you were eating a meal fit for a king or a "grunt!"

Response by Cpl Yvano Rodriguez made Aug 25 at 2022 8:00 AM

Cpl Yvano Rodriguez — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 08:00:48 -0400

GAU 19...2k rounds per min.....if you know..you know....it literally shoots a laser stream of bullets....

Response by SFC Abid Shah made Aug 25 at 2022 8:05 AM

SFC Abid Shah — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 08:05:18 -0400

M16, simple and effective rifle.

Response by SFC Abid Shah made Aug 25 at 2022 8:06 AM

SFC Abid Shah — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 08:06:49 -0400

M16
It was a simple and effective rifle. I missed the accuracy.

Response by PV2 Randall Armbrust made Aug 25 at 2022 8:31 AM

PV2 Randall Armbrust — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 08:31:46 -0400

I miss the teamwork and we’re you know ur partner has your back. I also miss using M4 it’s such a smooth riffle to use.

Response by SPC Elsa Martinez made Aug 25 at 2022 8:42 AM

SPC Elsa Martinez — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 08:42:44 -0400

I miss M14 rifle and .50 cal the most

Response by Sgt Ron Lohman made Aug 25 at 2022 8:51 AM

Sgt Ron Lohman — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 08:51:58 -0400

I miss the March to the rifle range in boot camp. Crack of dawn we are marching as our boots we’re hitting the ground to the beat of Ghost Riders In The Sky. It was very peaceful and took the edge off boot camp.

Response by LCpl Ken Mansfield made Aug 25 at 2022 8:55 AM

LCpl Ken Mansfield — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 08:55:30 -0400

MK 19. So much fun.

Response by PO1 Howard Geisler made Aug 25 at 2022 8:57 AM

PO1 Howard Geisler — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 08:57:12 -0400

I was an electrician in the Navy so I was only qualified on the M14 and 45. The M14 was a joy to fire and was very accurate but kind of heavy.

Response by SPC Jeffrey Dean made Aug 25 at 2022 8:57 AM

SPC Jeffrey Dean — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 08:57:17 -0400

Front toward enemy land mine

Response by SSgt Mike White made Aug 25 at 2022 9:08 AM

SSgt Mike White — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 09:08:00 -0400

What I miss the most is the boots. The military was and is special to me and hanging up my boots was a tough decision. The military system I miss the most would be the sound of an F-15 screaming over your head. I was always starstruck at the sheer loudness and speed. It never got old.

Response by SGM Douglas Newsom made Aug 25 at 2022 9:12 AM

SGM Douglas Newsom — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 09:12:37 -0400

My skillcraft pen. It connected me to the lives of my Soldiers productively influencing their and my career.

Response by MSG Clark Henderson made Aug 25 at 2022 9:20 AM

MSG Clark Henderson — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 09:20:46 -0400

I miss the camaraderie. I have many non-veteran friends, but it's not the same.

Response by PO2 Jay Tate made Aug 25 at 2022 9:23 AM

PO2 Jay Tate — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 09:23:03 -0400

I miss the teamwork. As a crew you have 1 mission, and everyone on the crew has that 1 mission. There may be different tasks, but 1 mission. I am currently working at a Detention Center, and we have a couple of veterans on staff. The cohesiveness of the veterans vs the other staff, you can definitely tell a difference.

Response by PFC Daniel Denton made Aug 25 at 2022 9:32 AM

PFC Daniel Denton — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 09:32:39 -0400

M-4. (hated the m16A2, but loved the M-4 carbine). That collapsible butt stock was worth its weight in gold.

Response by SSG Bertha McMahon made Aug 25 at 2022 9:44 AM

SSG Bertha McMahon — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 09:44:08 -0400

I miss the M16A2

Response by Sgt Ervin Jones made Aug 25 at 2022 9:53 AM

Sgt Ervin Jones — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 09:53:50 -0400

M16A2

Response by COL Greg Wyman made Aug 25 at 2022 9:56 AM

COL Greg Wyman — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 09:56:42 -0400

My M16

Response by PO2 Alexander Johnstone made Aug 25 at 2022 10:04 AM

PO2 Alexander Johnstone — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 10:04:09 -0400

Tomahawk strike network! (TSN)

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 25 at 2022 10:05 AM

1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 10:05:33 -0400

I really enjoyed the M240B. Just a fun belt fed weapon system to shoot.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 25 at 2022 10:25 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 10:25:40 -0400

My M2 .50 Cal. I loved that machine.... I still have the headspace and timing gauge for it.

Response by Sgt John Thompson made Aug 25 at 2022 10:38 AM

Sgt John Thompson — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 10:38:15 -0400

M 16

Response by Sgt John Thompson made Aug 25 at 2022 10:40 AM

Sgt John Thompson — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 10:40:43 -0400

M16A2

Response by LCpl James Horner made Aug 25 at 2022 10:47 AM

LCpl James Horner — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 10:47:26 -0400

M60

Response by LCpl James Horner made Aug 25 at 2022 10:48 AM

LCpl James Horner — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 10:48:58 -0400

M60 AND TEAMWORK.

Response by SSG Adam O made Aug 25 at 2022 10:51 AM

SSG Adam O — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 10:51:04 -0400

The Machine Gun 240B. It's by far the most lethal crew served weapon for a Light Infantry Squad and gives you power and control of a situation found nowhere in the civilian world. The free ammunition on the range was super cool too!!!

Response by Cpl Michael Prater made Aug 25 at 2022 10:54 AM

Cpl Michael Prater — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 10:54:03 -0400

Camaraderie with your Team. Moments I will never forget some moments with a great people!!!
Also loved the M16A2 service weapon

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 25 at 2022 11:17 AM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 11:17:58 -0400

PO1 Fred Gharis - The old DC6 transport aircraft Flew many flights of supplies to Nam 1965 - 1968.

Response by SPC Jim M. made Aug 25 at 2022 11:24 AM

SPC Jim M. — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 11:24:23 -0400

Being in the Army between 1966 - 69, the system that I miss the most are the K-9's (Ike and Lady) that I worked with during that time.

Response by SSG Domingo Santiago made Aug 25 at 2022 11:29 AM

SSG Domingo Santiago — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 11:29:01 -0400

Shot gun it was made to look very offensive and the quality of the weapon was excellent. Was assigned a shot gun during roit control in Panama. It worked well the visualization of that weapon pointing out of the shields made a lot of those college students step back with that look of "Don't shoot"

Response by Jerome Jackson made Aug 25 at 2022 11:31 AM

Jerome Jackson — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 11:31:51 -0400

I was a corpsman. Plasma was our "weapon" of choice.

Response by PFC David Ax made Aug 25 at 2022 11:55 AM

PFC David Ax — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 11:55:51 -0400

I missed the M1A1, The power that it had when fired. The speed it was able to get up to For being 68 tons. The destruction it could cause.

Response by CW2 Rafael Miranda made Aug 25 at 2022 12:09 PM

CW2 Rafael Miranda — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 12:09:59 -0400

I'm with SGT Jones below, my most comfortable weapon to fire was the M16 A2. I could easily layout and lock that rifle in with no issues.

Response by SGT Leonard Fraczek made Aug 25 at 2022 12:27 PM

SGT Leonard Fraczek — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 12:27:57 -0400

the m-203. it is a bitch to hump but when shtf two weapons are better than one!!!!

Response by PFC Eduardo Bautista made Aug 25 at 2022 12:35 PM

PFC Eduardo Bautista — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 12:35:58 -0400

The LAW was really fun and exciting to fire. I believe it is or could be both easy to have in your possession as well as very effective in battle especially to destroy any small vehicles.

Response by SGT Norman Nixon made Aug 25 at 2022 12:56 PM

SGT Norman Nixon — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 12:56:33 -0400

1911 45cal

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 25 at 2022 12:57 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 12:57:01 -0400

The UH-1 any series...I flew as a medevac for 10 years in the Army. Then the Bell 212 for 10 years in the Middle East.

Response by PFC Harris Gaines made Aug 25 at 2022 1:42 PM

PFC Harris Gaines — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 13:42:51 -0400

Hands down the rocket launcher/grenade laucher! Huah!

Response by SP5 George Butts made Aug 25 at 2022 1:46 PM

SP5 George Butts — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 13:46:21 -0400

I miss the military High Frequency Radios. While in Vietnam we were able to contact Ham Radio Operators back home and they would patch us into the phone system so we could "Call Home" from our field locations back in those days before internet.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 25 at 2022 2:30 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 14:30:36 -0400

The trust I had in one follow soldier that died at only 73 before we could do things together again.

Response by CPT David Gowel made Aug 25 at 2022 2:54 PM

CPT David Gowel — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 14:54:07 -0400

M1A1 Abrams Tank - it would be fantastic in Boston traffic!

Response by CPL Betty O. Jones made Aug 25 at 2022 3:33 PM

CPL Betty O. Jones — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 15:33:32 -0400

I’m excited!

Response by PFC Eric Kremer made Aug 25 at 2022 4:26 PM

PFC Eric Kremer — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 16:26:43 -0400

M203

Response by PV2 Steven Falk made Aug 25 at 2022 4:53 PM

PV2 Steven Falk — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 16:53:08 -0400

81mm mortar system

Response by SSG Frank Lunasco made Aug 25 at 2022 5:18 PM

SSG Frank Lunasco — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 17:18:30 -0400

Miss using the howitzer 105mm being a section chief

Response by TSgt Bradley Rose made Aug 25 at 2022 5:35 PM

TSgt Bradley Rose — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 17:35:10 -0400

The C-130 aircraft in all of it's different forms...Haul it , shoot it, get down in the dirt... It did and does it all

Response by TSgt Bradley Rose made Aug 25 at 2022 5:40 PM

TSgt Bradley Rose — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 17:40:39 -0400

The C-130 aircraft in all of it's forms. Shoot it, haul it, get down in the dirt. The most versatile aircraft ever built

Response by SPC Carlton Phelps made Aug 25 at 2022 6:31 PM

SPC Carlton Phelps — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 18:31:01 -0400

None! The weapons that are used are for killing, nothing else! Since leaving the military I no longer hunt. I do own a pistol for my family's protection and do have a permit, I also own a 12 gauge shotgun for home protection.

Response by SGT Jeremy Peichel made Aug 25 at 2022 7:53 PM

SGT Jeremy Peichel — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 19:53:38 -0400

I miss the smell of a freshly cleaned and oiled M4/16 family rifle. The first round out combined with that smell to generate strong memories!

Response by Sgt Larry Myers made Aug 25 at 2022 10:56 PM

Sgt Larry Myers — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 22:56:28 -0400

AC-130 Gunship. The AC-130 during the Vietnam war not only provided close air support to our ground forces but was also credited with destroying over 10,000 trucks while carrying out interdiction and armed recognizance missions.

Response by Sgt Larry Myers made Aug 25 at 2022 10:58 PM

Sgt Larry Myers — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 22:58:40 -0400

Response by Cpl Frank Birkemeier made Aug 25 at 2022 11:16 PM

Cpl Frank Birkemeier — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 23:16:54 -0400

M-67 fragmentation grenades ...FRAG OUT!!

Response by PO3 Paul Whitus made Aug 26 at 2022 2:26 AM

PO3 Paul Whitus — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 02:26:12 -0400

The two CWIS protection systems on board the USS Wainwright (CG-28).RRRRRIIIPPP!!!

Response by SPC Xavier Jaime made Aug 26 at 2022 2:30 AM

SPC Xavier Jaime — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 02:30:10 -0400

I miss the blue force trackers, satellite tracking and able to message people around us. Granted programming them sucked…

Response by Sgt Robert Elliott made Aug 26 at 2022 6:12 AM

Sgt Robert Elliott — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 06:12:04 -0400

M1 Carbine. Much easier to carry than the M14. I left Vietnam just before the M16 was issued so I never got to fire it. We used the M1 at Camp Geiger (near LeJeune) during AIT and then I qualified with it once during my time at New River Air Facility. My MOS was actually 0221 (Air Intelligence) but that one wasn't available, so I had to use 0231 (Ground Intelligence).

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 26 at 2022 7:53 AM

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 07:53:55 -0400

Honestly? I really miss the M249 and the M203s. Qualification day for these two were always my favorite, especially the Cheeto rounds

Response by CPO Joeseph Gieser made Aug 26 at 2022 8:18 AM

CPO Joeseph Gieser — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 08:18:22 -0400

I miss the system of networking. The military thrives on networking. Knowing the right people and always being helpful would help you get anything you need.

Response by CPL Robert Radcliffe made Aug 26 at 2022 9:59 AM

CPL Robert Radcliffe — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 09:59:18 -0400

M16A1

Response by SSgt Dennis Ghekiere made Aug 26 at 2022 11:18 AM

SSgt Dennis Ghekiere — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 11:18:02 -0400

Running equipment to load planes

Response by SSgt Raymond Gray made Aug 26 at 2022 11:57 AM

SSgt Raymond Gray — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 11:57:17 -0400

AN/TPS-43 radar. Transportable air search 3D radar produced in the United States originally by Westinghouse Defense and Electronic Division.

Response by SGT Steven Dillman made Aug 26 at 2022 12:12 PM

SGT Steven Dillman — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 12:12:23 -0400

M249 saw, loved carrying it 8/10 years while serving my country.

Response by Sgt Chad Dobar made Aug 26 at 2022 1:05 PM

Sgt Chad Dobar — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 13:05:31 -0400

My Mortar system, you yell we shell

Response by SGT Michael Brand made Aug 26 at 2022 4:12 PM

SGT Michael Brand — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 16:12:42 -0400

M-60 machinegun

Response by SGT Jeff Braxton made Aug 26 at 2022 4:39 PM

SGT Jeff Braxton — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 16:39:02 -0400

MICLIC. Just a big ole boom!

Response by SrA Alan Purcell made Aug 26 at 2022 5:01 PM

SrA Alan Purcell — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 17:01:11 -0400

F-111 Aardvark. This was one awesome weapons delivery system.

Response by SPC Anthony Ruiz made Aug 27 at 2022 12:49 AM

SPC Anthony Ruiz — Sat, 27 Aug 2022 00:49:10 -0400

AFATDS & charts n darts.. initially I hated the thought of having to learn both of these, I wasn't the best student in highschool and specifically asked the recruiter not to put me anywhere that would have me in a classroom type environment... Maaannnn did they play me with those videos and 40k bonus. When it was all said and done I was actually pretty good at everything FDC.. miss those days!

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Aug 27 at 2022 7:11 AM

SFC Ralph E Kelley — Sat, 27 Aug 2022 07:11:08 -0400

The 30 caliber, cloth belt-fed, water jacket cooled, tripod mounted medium machinegun with water reservoir. Actually I don't miss it but I do remember the comrades and the closeness we had with fondness. Good times.

Response by SSG Jeremy Lucier made Aug 27 at 2022 7:22 AM

SSG Jeremy Lucier — Sat, 27 Aug 2022 07:22:02 -0400

MK19 on top of my Stryker controlling it with rws (remote weapon system) as long as you knew what you were doing it was such an amazing weapon and the M249 would be a close second I humped it all over Kandahar Province with typically 1500 rounds which weighed a lot but completely worth it when you needed it

Response by SPC Michael Duricko, Ph.D made Aug 27 at 2022 9:05 AM

SPC Michael Duricko, Ph.D — Sat, 27 Aug 2022 09:05:20 -0400

My M-60 which never failed me!

Response by SPC Michael Duricko, Ph.D made Aug 27 at 2022 9:17 AM

SPC Michael Duricko, Ph.D — Sat, 27 Aug 2022 09:17:06 -0400

My UH-1 Attack Helicopter

Response by SGT Rory Russell made Aug 27 at 2022 12:16 PM

SGT Rory Russell — Sat, 27 Aug 2022 12:16:24 -0400

I miss the browning 50 cal and the brotherhood and sisterhood. "There is no I in team" was the biggest thing I learned throughout my military career.

Response by SGT David Rivera made Aug 27 at 2022 4:20 PM

SGT David Rivera — Sat, 27 Aug 2022 16:20:05 -0400

M120 mm. Ground mounted or mechanized.

Response by SFC Jim Marshall made Aug 28 at 2022 11:39 AM

SFC Jim Marshall — Sun, 28 Aug 2022 11:39:41 -0400

I miss the M14. Loved shooting it during basic, then they took it away and gave me the M16 plastic gun.

Response by SPC Michael Duricko, Ph.D made Aug 28 at 2022 3:33 PM

SPC Michael Duricko, Ph.D — Sun, 28 Aug 2022 15:33:42 -0400

My Attack Helicopter.Viet NamTet Offensive.

Response by SSG Shane Crosby made Aug 29 at 2022 8:15 AM

SSG Shane Crosby — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 08:15:25 -0400

The 50cal on the CROWS was my favorite. I was fortunate enough to be able to experience a large variety of weapon systems during my career.

Response by SCPO Claudia Zuczuski made Aug 30 at 2022 8:28 AM

SCPO Claudia Zuczuski — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 08:28:56 -0400

I don’t miss the systems, I miss the people that made the systems work and made the missions happen.

Response by SSgt Myron Green II made Aug 30 at 2022 10:50 AM

SSgt Myron Green II — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 10:50:57 -0400

Teamwork and common sense.

Response by SN Kristi Kalis made Aug 30 at 2022 1:00 PM

SN Kristi Kalis — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 13:00:13 -0400

I miss the regulations, tbh. You knew what was expected of you at all times. There was a uniformity to all decisions. People were held accountable.

Response by SPC Arianne Detroy made Aug 30 at 2022 1:00 PM

SPC Arianne Detroy — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 13:00:46 -0400

I miss using the battle buddy system the most. Its not technically a system as in a computer system for the military but when your deployed its a system where you constanly have support. You have another member of your team that you can connnect with an talk to. When you get home everyone branches out and you lose the battle buddy system and it makes life harder. You get thrown into the real world where you have to deal with real life drama, bills, society and everyday people. You dont have your battle anymore to turn to and talk about the hardships of what your going through like you did and life seems so much harder. During deployment all you have to worry about is getting shot at, doing your job, and the auto payments that come out of your accountant that pay your bills.

Response by PO1 David M Burns made Aug 30 at 2022 10:31 PM

PO1 David M Burns — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 22:31:12 -0400

The AC-130 Spectre Gunship!

Response by PFC German Woodson made Aug 30 at 2022 11:18 PM

PFC German Woodson — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 23:18:19 -0400

M-79 law

Response by A1C Christopher Moseley made Aug 31 at 2022 3:45 PM

A1C Christopher Moseley — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 15:45:50 -0400

The Gatlin gun on the F15 and serving on the flight line.

Response by SFC Sharon Roberts made Aug 31 at 2022 7:08 PM

SFC Sharon Roberts — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:08:13 -0400

My 9mm pistol. Easy to shot, clean, and carry. I also liked the the fact that I could always depend on my team to have my back the way I had theirs.

Response by CW4 Butch Daniel made Sep 1 at 2022 1:41 PM

CW4 Butch Daniel — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 13:41:31 -0400

I miss the .50 caliber machine gun of my OH-58D the most!

Response by SPC Michael Duncan made Sep 1 at 2022 3:41 PM

SPC Michael Duncan — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 15:41:53 -0400

I really miss the 199er howitzer, it was so much fun to shoot.

Response by PFC Jamie Chhuon made Sep 6 at 2022 1:21 PM

PFC Jamie Chhuon — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 13:21:41 -0400

I got to say M16A2. Carry it through Iraq as well?, while everyone else carry M4

Response by SPC David Bocchino made Sep 6 at 2022 3:51 PM

SPC David Bocchino — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 15:51:15 -0400

120 mm M1A1 tank and all its associated weapons systems

Response by PVT Allen Ricketts made Sep 6 at 2022 9:43 PM

PVT Allen Ricketts — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 21:43:44 -0400

I miss using the thermal imaging on the m1A1 Tank and the night vision goggles.

Response by SP5 Jeremy Pease made Sep 7 at 2022 11:44 AM

SP5 Jeremy Pease — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 11:44:17 -0400

.50 Cal

Response by RallyPoint News made Sep 12 at 2022 12:49 PM

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Response by MSgt Herbert Johnson made Sep 13 at 2022 4:05 PM

MSgt Herbert Johnson — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:05:51 -0400

M-14

Response by CPT Erik Spike Thiesmeyer, Sr. made Sep 15 at 2022 1:51 AM

CPT Erik Spike Thiesmeyer, Sr. — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 01:51:09 -0400

The OH-58A/C Scout Helicopter. You didn't fly this helicopter, you strapped it on! You were part of the machine. If you leaned far enough left or right, it would turn. It was very nimble and you could do things just by thinking about it. Plus, we often flew single-pilot so it was all you. No co-pilot to back you up or talk on the radio or read a checklist. You flew, talked, wrote stuff down, tuned radios, threw switches, everything. (I dropped a few pencils out the side!) And yes, we mostly flew without the doors. Like a flying Jeep! No GPS, no 3-axis autopilot, no flight management system, or stability augmentation system, and no moving map display. You had a map, a compass, and your mark 1 eyeballs! Man, that was flying!

Response by 1stSgt Ronald Sheps made Oct 2 at 2022 7:22 PM

1stSgt Ronald Sheps — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 19:22:31 -0400

Red Eyes! (FIM-92 Stinger - shoulder launched SAM)

Response by Sgt Terry Rizzuti made Oct 30 at 2022 3:12 PM

Sgt Terry Rizzuti — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 15:12:15 -0400

I miss the M-14. It was a tank that could be taken through dirt, sand, mud and water, yet always worked, unlike the M-16, which was like taking a corvette off-road racing.

Response by SPC John Tsutsui made Oct 30 at 2022 9:02 PM

SPC John Tsutsui — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 21:02:39 -0400

Loved the M-16 but being a MP the 1911 was our bread and butter. I miss that thing. I don't need one but I sure do want one!