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>
Posted 12 y ago
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I began my career in the Marine Corps in 1991 as a bulk fueler. I enjoyed my time in the Marine Corps and it was one of the defining moments of my life. But as much as I loved the Corps, I couldn't see myself pumping gas for the next 25-35 years. So I crossed over to the Navy side of the house, serving as an Operations Specialist with detachments for the USS Bristol County and USS Copeland from 1993-1994. I was released into the IRR at the end of 1994 and finished my contract there. I returned to the service joining the Army in 2010 and continue to serve as a medic now. When I leave full time service with the Army I've toyed with the idea of going for a fourth branch and going into the Coast Guard Reserves or Air National Guard.
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SSG Matt Murphy
Let me know if you do.....then you and I will form the "club" of the only TWO who have served in all four :-)
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SGT (Join to see)
Will do. That would be a very exclusive "club." I've known a few that were three-peater's like myself, but no one that's done four.
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USMC 1976-79
US Army 1979-1984
Don't regret either decision was a couple chapters of my life that will always remain fresh in my mind.
US Army 1979-1984
Don't regret either decision was a couple chapters of my life that will always remain fresh in my mind.
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- Navy (1997-2006) FC1(SW/AW) when I separated
- Army (2006-Present) crossed over via the Blue to Green option and selection to OCS
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I serve multiple Military Branches:
US Army Active Duty 10/5/1977 -06/02/1986(SSG/E-6)
US Army Reserve Duty: 06/02/1986-06/23/1994(SSG/E-6)
US Navy Reserve Duty: 12/13/2002 - 04/07/2006 (IT1/E-6)
US Air Force Reserve Duty: 02/05/2005 - 06/08/2015 (MSGT/E-7) Retired
US Army Active Duty 10/5/1977 -06/02/1986(SSG/E-6)
US Army Reserve Duty: 06/02/1986-06/23/1994(SSG/E-6)
US Navy Reserve Duty: 12/13/2002 - 04/07/2006 (IT1/E-6)
US Air Force Reserve Duty: 02/05/2005 - 06/08/2015 (MSGT/E-7) Retired
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I changed from the Navy to the Army. I loved the change.
My 1SG was prior service USMC and was one of the finest leaders I ever knew. He said he learned to lead in the Corps.
My 1SG was prior service USMC and was one of the finest leaders I ever knew. He said he learned to lead in the Corps.
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Army, 1987-1990
Army Reserve, 1992-1997
USCG, 1997-Present
I am glad I had the Army experience, but my CG time has been more than I could have hoped for. Glad to be in such great company with all of you multi-service people!
Army Reserve, 1992-1997
USCG, 1997-Present
I am glad I had the Army experience, but my CG time has been more than I could have hoped for. Glad to be in such great company with all of you multi-service people!
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I served in the Marine Corps, the Navy, NY Army Guard, NY Air Guard, and active Air Force. I retired from the Air Force as a Major after 28 years total service. I flew as a helicopter pilot in the Navy, Army /Air Guard and active Air Force.
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