Posted on Jan 30, 2014
What is your favorite memory of all time while serving in the military?
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Ive enlisted twice. The first time was in '89 as a 17 yr old PV1. While on bivouac, I actually used mosquito repellant instead of CLP to lubricate my M16. Granted, it was while doing this in the "half tents" we had at the time, with a red lens, and both bottles were OD Green with black writing. By morning the thing was TOTALLY rusted inside and out....actually pulled the charging handle back and it stuck in place...
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
SSgt Dwight Deatherage -
As We've Heard: "When You Think You've Finished What You Were Doing,
There's Always One More Thing To Do"
As We've Heard: "When You Think You've Finished What You Were Doing,
There's Always One More Thing To Do"
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SPC William Szkromiuk
Well that would have never happened to me.......We were never given insect repellent. Otherwise , probably :-)
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Going to Beale st in Memphis while stationed at Millington, TN and taking the ferry to Miyojima Island in Japan while stationed at Iwakuni tie for first.
My most memorable (not favorite) was attending my dads Marine funeral while in uniform. This Sgt cried like a baby when the Sgt presented me with the flag. Damn, Its getting to me even writing this.
Sgt Don J Flickinger, USMC Jan 9, 1934 - Jan 16, 2013. 29 Palms during Korea.
My most memorable (not favorite) was attending my dads Marine funeral while in uniform. This Sgt cried like a baby when the Sgt presented me with the flag. Damn, Its getting to me even writing this.
Sgt Don J Flickinger, USMC Jan 9, 1934 - Jan 16, 2013. 29 Palms during Korea.
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CSM Charles Hayden Passed 7/29/2025
Sgt Packy Flickinger How nice. I would hope that my sons shed tears upon my demise!
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SSG Herman Bauman
While stationed at Ft. Lewis, I had the honor of serving as a Pallbearer. It was all our team did until we were disbanded. When we were not out on a funeral, we would practice with a wooden box about the size of a coffin.
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SFC Jo Ann Klawitter
I still cry thinking of my father because we were really close
He’s been gone 19 years already
He’s been gone 19 years already
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SFC Jo Ann Klawitter
My father was in World War II and when I left for basic training, he was crying
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My favorite memory is being promoted to CW4. I had been in the Army for 23 years at that point, and my family (parents, two brothers, sister) had not had much of an opportunity to see me "in" the Army. That promotion ceremony, attended by my mother, father, siblings, wife, and two daughters, is a top memory for me. My father passed away a few years later. I'm glad he got to see me in my element, being successful, etc.
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
GREAT POST...
I Love Hearing About Such Positive Results When One Is On The Road To Success.
And You Went On A First Class Trip All The Way. ~~ Well Done!
~ C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ~
I Love Hearing About Such Positive Results When One Is On The Road To Success.
And You Went On A First Class Trip All The Way. ~~ Well Done!
~ C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ~
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