Posted on Dec 5, 2013
Who has served in multiple branches of the military?
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I followed my father and brother (and best friend) into the Marine Corps ('93-'97) and then wanted to improve the Army a bit so I transferred to the Army in 1997.<br><br>- Marine Corps (1993-1997)<div>- Army (1997-Present)</div>
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I enlisted in the Navy (84-96). Then became a chaplain in the Army and inter-service transferred back to the Navy. While in the Navy, I did a tour with both the Marines and Coast Guard.
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I Served 12 years in the Marine Corps 1984-1996, infantry Dragon Antitank and then Ammo Tech. Six years in the Tenn. Army National Guard 1996-2001, as a Stinger Gunner and Bradley Gunner. Then Active Duty Army from 2001-2012, as an Ammo NCO.
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Found another "four brancher" :
http://www.stripes.com/news/20-years-4-branches-servicemember-is-part-of-exclusive-club-1.298471#.U_SZ9Dvdwl8.facebook
Have been there myself....served in four branches:
Matt Murphy SERVICE HISTORY
Served in four branches of the US Armed Forces & the New Jersey National Guard:
USAF SGT
Discharge 20JU70
RVN service
USAF 6924th SECURITY SQ
07JA67 - 07JA68 USNR CTI3
Discharge 19NO75
3-12th NAVAL SECUITY GROUP
USAR SSGT
Discharge 07JA78
11th Special Forces USMCR SGT
Discharge 22JN82
Co "G" 2nd BN 25th 4thMarDiv
NJ National Guard SGT
Discharge 18AU85
50th Armd Div
3/113th M INF
http://www.stripes.com/news/20-years-4-branches-servicemember-is-part-of-exclusive-club-1.298471#.U_SZ9Dvdwl8.facebook
Have been there myself....served in four branches:
Matt Murphy SERVICE HISTORY
Served in four branches of the US Armed Forces & the New Jersey National Guard:
USAF SGT
Discharge 20JU70
RVN service
USAF 6924th SECURITY SQ
07JA67 - 07JA68 USNR CTI3
Discharge 19NO75
3-12th NAVAL SECUITY GROUP
USAR SSGT
Discharge 07JA78
11th Special Forces USMCR SGT
Discharge 22JN82
Co "G" 2nd BN 25th 4thMarDiv
NJ National Guard SGT
Discharge 18AU85
50th Armd Div
3/113th M INF

20 years, 4 branches: Servicemember is part of exclusive club
From the Marine Corps to the Navy, the Army to the Air Force, Jesus Yanez has served in four of five military branches. Will he retire before he tries the Coast Guard?
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There was a captain in my platoon in Ranger school who had just transferred from the Air Force (can't remember his MOS) to the Army Infantry. Ranger school was his first Army assignment. It was a rough transition.
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1988-1994 USAF Security Specialist (Active duty)
1996-2012 Army National Guard.
1996-2012 Army National Guard.
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Marines: 86-93, Army: 93-14. Somehow, the Marines made the Army seem easy, especially when putting together my Class A's.
Air Force 1960 to 1975 E-1 through E-5 and O-1 to O-3.
Army Reserve 1978 to 1986 E-6 and E-7.
Army Reserve 1978 to 1986 E-6 and E-7.
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I started with the Navy in 1993, (USS Ohio SSBN 726) took a break and went to the Army (E BTRY 1/1 ADA and A BTRY 6/52 ADA). Now I am finishing my 20 years in the Air Force reserves (72d Aerial Port Squadron).
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USN 1990-2000
USAFR 2004-Present
I definitely made the right choice the first time around but hindsight is 20/20!! :-)
USAFR 2004-Present
I definitely made the right choice the first time around but hindsight is 20/20!! :-)
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Army active duty 1994-2000
Air Force Reserve 2006-2009
Navy active duty 2009-whenever they tell me it's time to go home.
Additionally, I haven't served in the Marine Corps, but I am assigned to a Marine Corps unit as a chaplain. If I can swing a Coast Guard tour before they send me home I will have served with all 5 branches.
Air Force Reserve 2006-2009
Navy active duty 2009-whenever they tell me it's time to go home.
Additionally, I haven't served in the Marine Corps, but I am assigned to a Marine Corps unit as a chaplain. If I can swing a Coast Guard tour before they send me home I will have served with all 5 branches.
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TSgt (Join to see)
I did spend 3 years in a Marine Corps squadron while active duty Navy so I guess that counts. :-)
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Never said I was a Marine. I specifically said that I am a Navy Chaplain serving with a Marine Corps unit.
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1990-1992: USAF Medical Services Technician
1992-1998: USAF Fire Protection Specialist
2001-Pres: USN Hospital Corpsman
I have had great experiences and have seen the world with both. The majority of the people I have served with have been great. I am a firm believer that your own attitude makes a difference.
1992-1998: USAF Fire Protection Specialist
2001-Pres: USN Hospital Corpsman
I have had great experiences and have seen the world with both. The majority of the people I have served with have been great. I am a firm believer that your own attitude makes a difference.
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USMC 1983-1987 (Aviation Ordnance)
Army 1987-1991 (Infantry, Abn)
The Corps wouldn't let me change MOS to re-enlist until my IRR was over, which meant another 4 years, so I re-enlisted in the Army.
Army 1987-1991 (Infantry, Abn)
The Corps wouldn't let me change MOS to re-enlist until my IRR was over, which meant another 4 years, so I re-enlisted in the Army.
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Marine Corps Active and Reserve 1979-1985
Air Force (National Guard) 1985-1996
Navy Reserve 1996-1997
Air Force (National Guard)1997-2004
That little stint in the Navy Seabees was only 6 months my Guard unit was deactivated and I had to find a home. When a new Guard unit was activated went back at my Commanders request. And was damn happy I did!
Air Force (National Guard) 1985-1996
Navy Reserve 1996-1997
Air Force (National Guard)1997-2004
That little stint in the Navy Seabees was only 6 months my Guard unit was deactivated and I had to find a home. When a new Guard unit was activated went back at my Commanders request. And was damn happy I did!
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MSgt (Join to see)
Don't take that as a knock on the Navy. Just didn't want to start over on my career path for promotion. Don't think I would have been able to accomplish everything needed with the Seabees to make Chief. I had everything mostly completed to make E-8 in the Air Force. Due to a family illness I chose to retire before that happened.
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SGM Quick same here for me. I was in the Marine Corps from 1992 - 1996.
I had a one year break in service and joined the Army 1997.
I had a one year break in service and joined the Army 1997.
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