I want to get a story out.

[BuzzBuzzBuzz]

Thanks for sharing. Please extend my gratitude... I'm impressed and proud to be an Iowan.

[cyzemup]

The military does contact your hometown/local media about events tlike this. It is up to them to print it or not.
Sounds like a brave guy. Hope he stays safe.

[cyrevkah]

you are correct about the shoulder holster, i am not 100% sure on the cover... i can look into that if you would like

Cmoore, thanks for finding time to post. I'm praying for you guys!

[usedcarguy]

THANK YOU for posting. We are all proud and grateful.

[CloneFan65]

Thanks for sharing this story. Let's hope with a new administration coming in there is more support for these brave men once they get back to U.S. soil.

[Haverhill]

Regardless of my political affiliation and my views on the war, I am grateful for his service to my country. He is serving our country and doing what he believes is best for this nation and I honor him for it. The War in Iraq is not just in the Middle East, it affects us in Iowa as well, and this story brings it home for all of us. Support our Heroes regardless of views on the war.

[CysMyGuy]

Hobt is now in the Army as a Helo Pilot.

What a great story. Is it common for servicemen to enter another branch after completing their commitment? He is clearly a great American. Please offer him heart-felt thanks from my family for keeping our country safe.

How about a little Paul Harvey "the rest of the story". You said he is from Des Moines. Is he a Cyclone? Can we get him some decals for his Chopper? Cy on Patrol.

[Knownothing]

What a great story. Is it common for servicemen to enter another branch after completing their commitment? He is clearly a great American. Please offer him heart-felt thanks from my family for keeping our country safe.

How about a little Paul Harvey "the rest of the story". You said he is from Des Moines. Is he a Cyclone? Can we get him some decals for his Chopper? Cy on Patrol.

It's common for a lot of Marines to switch branches. Some go to Navy Seal Training when they are done. Some switch to the Army. The Marine Corps is a grueling deal. Especially if you are a grunt. We train in the hardest places in the world. Marines are constently getting shot at all over the world. Basically a switch in service would do be done for two reason. The new branch has a less hazardish job or your body is broke from the Corps. I got out of the Marines due to the Body being broke from the Corps and did not want to stay in the Military any longer.

[Flag Guy]

Thank you for your service and sharing this story.



As for the hat... I'm not 100% sure but I seem to recall reading that helicopter pilots consider themselves as beind descended from the calvary, as such they wear the cowboy hat.

[JHudd]

We seem to get a lot of former Marines in the Army Guard and I love it. My 1SG just retired last weekend and was a former Marine and the guy was great. I only had a year with him but he was by far the best 1SG I have worked with. I really like getting 1 or 2 former Marines in my senior NCO slots as the level of discipline they command is truly a blessing. I have been told by a few that they choose to go this route as a way to "relax" and still be within the Military.

[JHudd]

Thank you for your service and sharing this story.



As for the hat... I'm not 100% sure but I seem to recall reading that helicopter pilots consider themselves as beind descended from the calvary, as such they wear the cowboy hat.

Cavhooah.com - The Cavalry Stetson

[Phaedrus]

Cavhooah.com - The Cavalry Stetson

Now, how did I miss this thread....

JHudd has a terrific link, there. I was a Cavalry Trooper (actually, an officer) from 1988 to 1996 and 1998 to 1999. First of all, there is something you all need to know: If you ain't CAV, you ain't *****.

Second, Cavalrymen have an obligation to beautiful women. We don't believe in prostitution, we do what we do for the betterment of the nation, and a CAV Trooper never accepts money for sex.

I need to post a pic of my CAV hat as soon as I get back to the house. I'll try to be wearing clothing when I model it, but you know how things are.

BTW - Calvary is where Jesus gave his life for our sins. "Cavalry" are the guys who just drank all the beer in your fridge, satisfied your wife for the first time in her life, and made the cat pregnant.

[cyco2000]

If you're talking about what I think you're talking about, that looks like a pistol holster to me, similar to what police officers would wear.

I understand that it is a pistol holder. That's not the mystery to me. What I don't understand is why I don't recall seeing it very often, or at all in a "dress" type of event.

Phaedrus?

It is probably because I just am not "with it". I have a brother-in-law that has been a Seabee for years, and my questions for him don't stop. He always answers them, but I'm sure he's annoyed. Anyway, I think what the service people do is simply amazing.

[Knownothing]

JHudd has a terrific link, there. I was a Cavalry Trooper (actually, an officer) from 1988 to 1996 and 1998 to 1999. First of all, there is something you all need to know: If you ain't CAV, you ain't *****.

Second, Cavalrymen have an obligation to beautiful women. We don't believe in prostitution, we do what we do for the betterment of the nation, and a CAV Trooper never accepts money for sex.

I need to post a pic of my CAV hat as soon as I get back to the house. I'll try to be wearing clothing when I model it, but you know how things are.

BTW - Calvary is where Jesus gave his life for our sins. "Cavalry" are the guys who just drank all the beer in your fridge, satisfied your wife, and made the cat pregnant.

Calvary may be where Jesus gave his life for our sins. However on the 8th while god rested... The Marines Corps took over and WE have been running the show ever since....

[Flag Guy]

BTW - Calvary is where Jesus gave his life for our sins. "Cavalry" are the guys who just drank all the beer in your fridge, satisfied your wife, and made the cat pregnant.

My sincerest gratitude to all those brave men impregnating cats for the Red White and Blue


(Sorry, couldn't resist)