10/03/2007 02:50:01 AM EST

Young Turks members who are soldiers, phony or otherwise.

posted by bluefella

I thought I'd start a list of the Young Turks members who are veterans or are currently in the military.

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Branch.  Years of service.  Duty station(s). Specialty.  Any deployments/campaigns while active.

Myself. Army.  1996-1998. Fort Bragg, NC.  13B Field Artillery-Cannon Crewmember.  Not deployed.

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Waiting for the Draft (none / 0)
calturner. Army. Mar 2001-Apr 2007. SETAF (Italy). 4th Infantry Division, TX. 46Q Photojournalist. Deployed 2004 & 2006. Awarded Combat Action Badge (2006).

Creds/Portfolio (Google: :"Spc. C. Terrell Turner")

by calturner on 10/03/2007 09:41:19 AM EST

Good Guys.. Bad commander in chief (none / 0)
Read some of the stories... Makes me even more pissed we are in Iraq

--- Truth To Power

by Leeberal on 10/17/2007 05:29:49 AM EST

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Sailor (none / 0)
Served in the Navy, joined at age 18, got out at 22.

2000-2004. Stationed on the USS Blue Ridge in Yokosuka, Japan. First was a Deck Seaman, then became an Operations Specialist 3rd Class.

Did not get to serve directly in either Iraq or Afghanistan. Visited about 17 countries in that time frame.

by Augi on 10/28/2010 06:27:29 AM EST

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Young Turks Vets (none / 0)
Arthur Cramer, Winnipeg

Canadian Navy, Reserve (Musician), 1974 - 1984
Canadian Navy, Reg Force, 1985 - 1995
Served HMCS Oriole, HMCS Maragree, HMCS Saskatchewn
Medically transferred Pers Administration
Retired, 1995, Rank Lt(N) (American equivalent Naval Lieutenant/Army Captian)
(N) Stands for Navy
Canadian Forces Long Service Decoration
Served 20 years
Proud to call all Young Turks, those who served, and those who didn't, my "brothers and sisters"
Its a privliege to share this with you
I salute you all

by acramer on 06/23/2011 12:46:47 AM EST

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active duty members (none / 0)
I don't know if i count but my husband is active duty USAF.  He has served in Iraq, Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait.  He has a lot of medals, I don't have any idea how many, but it is several rows.  He just made NCO of the quarter and Ssgt. of the month.  He has always said when we leave they will slaughter each other.  That is the only reason he thinks we should not leave.

by kdelarosa22 on 10/03/2007 10:36:36 AM EST

He's Right (none / 0)
They are going to continue to slaughter each other. But the Shiites have the overwhelming advantage of having the cops and government on their side.

"Oh yes, there will be blood."

by calturner on 10/03/2007 11:21:04 AM EST

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let me add (none / 0)
He is security police meaning an MP.

by kdelarosa22 on 10/03/2007 10:37:41 AM EST

Absolutely! (none / 0)
That's awesome! The spouses and family members of the military understand and share the sacrifice that other civilians can only speculate.  Please more posts.

by bluefella on 10/03/2007 11:10:05 AM EST

My dad (none / 0)

I do know he retired in (I believe) 2004, as a Master Sergeant of the Air Force. We used to hang out sometimes at the Great Lakes base, makes me hungry for Taco Bell...

He was Navy and then Air Force. From what I've been told and read, he was in Vietnam, but I don't know when exactly. I do know for sure he was in Zimbabwe, Honduras, and Panama. (He brought back souvenirs I still have like a wooden Honduran change box)

He told me he was medical staff, or something like that. (I'm not that well-informed on jargon as you can tell)

But about sharing the sacrifice, I gotta say, it was weird having him gone on what seemed like random trips to different countries and he never let us go with.

One of the coolest things, though, is his insight into war and peace. He isn't totally anti-war or pro-war, he just wants me to do what's best for the country and to always respect and honor the soldiers that defend this country, and so I try to.

Cynicism is poison to reform and pumps life into the status quo.

by prezalex on 02/05/2008 12:39:56 AM EST

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Military Service (none / 0)
Canadian Armed Forces Reserves. 2005-. CFB Gagetown, NB. 4FER Explosive Ordnance Disposal. Operation Halo in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Currently not deployed.

by Randomambusher on 10/10/2007 09:47:38 AM EST

Military Service (none / 0)
I'm a vet of the USAF, '97-'01, served as F-16 Weapons Specialist in 421st (Utah) and 510th (Italy) Fighter Squadrons. Deployed to Saudi Arabia twice and Kuwait once, in between participated in Kosovo campaign, loaded lots of bombs, serviced lots of aircraft. Oddly enough I got out approx. one month before the 9/11 attacks, went to the recruiter a few days after, and he told me the USAF didn't need me back. So, hindsight being 20/20 and all, I'm glad he said that, because I'm very thankful not to be enlisted presently.

by gxttotten on 10/18/2007 04:00:27 AM EST

What is the most effective way to help vets? (none / 0)

Hey all you Veterans out there, a sincere thank you for your service to our country.  I live by the Los Angeles Veterans Cemetery and drive by all those stark white gravestones as far as the eyes can see, homeless veterans with signs asking for help right outside the cemetary gates.

  "Support Our Troops".  Right?

What rank Hypochrasy.  It just breaks my heart to see these guys.  Most of them look like you and me, not like the typical homeless you see around these parts.  I have a strong unsettling fear that within 10-20 years we will all see scenes like this everywhere.  I myself have never served (flat feet, athsma, 135 lbs, etc)  + I dont know anybody who has served so I have no knowledge of your community.

I want to do something to help.  Please take into consideration that I have started a career change which has me back in school, i'm getting married in 3 months and starting a family, and my finances are limited.  I think though that I can sacrifice some time here and there and some cash.  What is the most effective way that I can do something to help these troops out?  The Vet Center around the corner has a nice garden that they sell plants from at the farmers market they hold there, i was thinking about offering to help there once a week or something.  Any of you know what the best most effective aid org is for vets - to donate to? I would really appreciate the advice.  Who knows, maybe some of you Angelenos might join me??

 

Thanks for your time-keep on Turkin,

Sean

by Iyouwe on 12/15/2007 08:58:34 PM EST

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Me. (none / 0)
1970-1974 Army Security Agency classified stationed Far East

by spider521 on 10/30/2007 06:31:17 PM EST

Subject (none / 0)
USMC. 2003-present. Athens, Greece.

by karlrule13 on 12/14/2007 02:26:16 AM EST

You (none / 0)
wouldn't happen to be a MSG, would you?

by hogueb on 10/13/2010 10:25:28 AM EST

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Helping a soldier (none / 0)
The USO is a great organization.  They give magazines and phone cards (at the airport) to soldiers on their way downrange.
You may be able to adopt a soldier.  Then you can send care packages to people whose families cannot afford to send anything. My son's boy scout troop adopted my husband's flight to earn a badge.
And, of course, be vocal.  You may need to be the voice for someone who doesn't feel comfortable advocating.

by kdelarosa22 on 12/19/2007 12:00:35 PM EST

Go Blue! (none / 0)
USAF (retired).  1979-2002.  Korea, Germany, Saudi.  Special intelligence, airborne electronic combat on the RDF.  Deployed twice while based out of Arizona.  Earned a commission in '92.  Combat comm modeling & simulation after that.  Retired in '02.  Now I'm a slimy defense contractor.

SAM: What's new, Normie?
NORM: Terrorists, Sam. They've taken over my stomach and they're demanding beer.

by Spinny on 01/11/2008 04:35:55 PM EST

Hubby is a soldier (none / 0)
My husband is an avid TYT fan (so am I).  He's an  active duty Army JAG captain, stationed at Fort Riley, currently deployed to Iraq.

by spiderbelle on 01/17/2008 03:25:28 PM EST

Old Soldier (none / 0)

Was a soldier 1966 to 74, classmate of Wes's dad. I enjoyed your show on XM driving to work, I now miss it, trying to figure out the ipod option. As to the primaries, I like Hillary not only because she is smart, but careful. I like Obama too, maybe a few more years, but each so much smarter than Bush and wiser than Cheney any comparison silly. 

 

by Bernie Reilly on 01/19/2008 06:38:07 PM EST

military service (none / 0)
Myself. USMC. 1975-1978 Onna Point, Okinawa and Camp Geiger (near Camp Lejeune), North Carolina. Radio Operator became an instructor. Peace time but nothing phony about it, Rush Limbaugh.

by toosinbeymen on 01/24/2008 05:31:52 AM EST

military service (none / 0)
Myself. USMC. 1975-1978 Onna Point, Okinawa and Camp Geiger (near Camp Lejeune), North Carolina. Radio Operator became an instructor. Peace time but nothing phony about it, Rush Limbaugh. I was then and am now a liberal, progressive, believer in the ideals this country was founded on.

by toosinbeymen on 01/24/2008 05:34:26 AM EST

Career military (none / 0)
US Army, 1973-1997, intelligence and joint planning specialties, was stationed pretty much all over the states, did two tours in Europe, one in Korea (met my husband there, also career military), spent some time in Japan working arms control verification, provided direct support to first Gulf War and prep for Kosovo but was not deployed in theater.

by hf jai on 02/05/2008 04:44:05 PM EST

Military Service (none / 0)
US Army 91-97 - Chemo Korea, Chemo 7th SFG Bragg

by sfinneganus on 07/26/2008 03:06:43 PM EST

I'm a pacifist, but my dad was a vet. (none / 0)

Paul French, US ARMY, Vietnam War (One tour), E-5.

 

He never talks about it except to say he had it easy compared to many others. If I'm ever half the father, husband, or man he is I'll die happy.

by RegressivePartyChaplain on 09/29/2010 09:29:57 PM EST

I'm a pacifist, but my dad was a vet. (none / 0)

Paul French, US ARMY, Vietnam War (One tour), E-5.

 

He never talks about it except to say he had it easy compared to many others. If I'm ever half the father, husband, or man he is I'll die happy.

by RegressivePartyChaplain on 09/29/2010 09:31:33 PM EST

Sorry. (none / 0)
Wireless internet hiccup.

by RegressivePartyChaplain on 09/29/2010 09:32:17 PM EST

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Me too! (none / 0)
2000-2008 USAF Ssgt 2echo

by ONLY1JLO on 10/04/2010 08:07:11 PM EST

military vet (none / 0)
USAF. 2000-2002. Lakenheath UK. 492nd Fighter Squadron Supply Liason. Not deployed

by LGShumway4 on 10/06/2010 03:51:33 PM EST

Didn't know there was already a list (none / 0)

SPC Stevens, US Army, 4th Infantry Division/1st Cavalry Division, 2004-2009

OIF: 2006, 2008-2009

 

"Terrorism is the war for the poor and powerless. War is the terrorism for the rich and powerful."

by JamesStevensDigArt on 10/06/2010 04:08:13 PM EST

US Army 1991 to 1996 - Served in peacetime (none / 0)

Honorable discharge - Network Communications

Top Secret Clearance

Sinop, Turkey (closed)

Fort Hood, TX

S. Korea (remote detachment on DMZ)

Pentagon

by jelyfish on 10/07/2010 06:34:48 PM EST

National Service (none / 0)

1997-1999: Aircraft Technician at 122 Squadron C130, Singapore Air Force ( Civilian Contractor )  1999-2001 Basic Military Training 5 months at BMT School, Pulau Tekong, Infantry. 4 months Instructor Training at Pasir Laba Armor Camp, School Of Physical Training. Deployed to Sembawang Naval Base as Trainer for remainder of National Service.  Singaporean Males age 18 and above are required to serve National Service by law for a minimum period of 2 years. 

 

by Randaa on 10/10/2010 06:18:30 AM EST

How about a chickenhawk? (none / 1)
Who lies about others' service to "score points"

Yes. Twba served in the military. And you impugned his service and character. SO TELL US ABOUT YOUR MILITARY SERVICE! And this better be damned good. If you didn’t win a *Congressional Medal of Honor*, you should shut your fucking pie hole forever. by KenTX on 03/28/2009 06:24:35 AM EST

And who disparages real vets, to score more "points."

"Some people are smarter than others. I know a guy who enlisted in the Navy during the Vietnam War to avoid being shot at and put in a tiger cage by the Cong. He figured out that the work was so easy and the benefits were so cushy, that he made a career out of it." by Hugh Everett on 09/25/2010 09:22:55 PM EST

"No, you are a paid blogger assigned to counter anyone that posts something negative about the government or Obama." by Mcamelyne II on 05/17/2011

by Robrob on 10/13/2010 08:48:37 AM EST

Twba served delicious little snack cakes (none / 0)
You just know Ken was aching for an excuse to shoot his mouth off in this thread. Now he's got one.

by OneHitKill on 10/13/2010 09:49:10 AM EST

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TYT and US Army Vet (none / 1)
US Army. 69-71. Sgt./Signal RTO / Number 113 in draft lottery

by rustneversleeps on 10/13/2010 03:53:11 PM EST

USMC - 1989 - 1997 (none / 1)
4 years active, 4 years reserve
Military Police, Cherry Point, Camp Geiger, Camp Lejeune, and Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.

by jrolsen on 11/03/2010 12:04:14 PM EST

1st cav (none / 1)
1st cavalry division june 2004 to june 2005

by mike kelly on 11/24/2010 04:00:27 AM EST

first team (none / 0)

"Terrorism is the war for the poor and powerless. War is the terrorism for the rich and powerful."

by JamesStevensDigArt on 01/14/2011 02:43:02 AM EST

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Nope (none / 0)
I am neither, I agree with most of Cenk political arguments and none of his social arguments and I would never join the military because i have no desire to kill civilians to help corporations give higher returns to their share holders and spread American imperialism.

by knec on 01/06/2011 01:19:56 AM EST

I am also neither.... (none / 0)

but this post is not for you and me......

I too, thank you for your hard work and service to our country.  Thanks, vets!  

by pam on 02/19/2011 02:23:20 AM EST

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Kudos to all the vets on this blog (none / 0)
Thanks for your service

by mmosespt on 02/17/2011 11:07:03 PM EST

Active duty ARMY (none / 0)
Active Army Fort Irwin, CA 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment.

(same regiment Ronald Reagan was once apart of... argh!)

by Erauprcwa on 03/08/2011 05:58:31 PM EST

Im a future soildier (none / 0)

Joined august 23, going to basic February 14

 MOS 91D Power Generation repair specialist

 My recruiting center i work out and learn at is

 US ARMY RECRUITING STATION UPLAND CA

by Garrett101Smith on 10/20/2011 01:47:54 PM EST

Army Veteran(National Guard) (none / 0)

Iraq 2005, 2007, 2008

To all the Vets that came before us.  Thank you.  Your fight after on the home front, ensured that our physical and mental injuries are getting the proper treatment.

by nunevega on 02/16/2012 04:34:14 PM EST

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