Thread: The Military Thread

Originally Posted by SeeingRed

I don't see any weights?

I actually haven't seen anything with the weights on them, just wanted to show you the three vehicles. We're talking hybrids abd turbo 6s, fuel economy is actually a concern now. I'm glad, that was the biggest need on the push to Baghdad.

Originally Posted by SeeingRed

How much heavier do you think one of these will be?

Based upon what I saw heifer then a M1126 Styker/LAV

Originally Posted by elsid13

Based upon what I saw heifer then a M1126 Styker/LAV

That's a lot of weight.

Originally Posted by Davii

That's a lot of weight.

Back to original post, they are massive vehicles.

Originally Posted by elsid13

Based upon what I saw heifer then a M1126 Styker/LAV

I have no idea what that is.

Originally Posted by SeeingRed

I have no idea what that is.

Holy hell

Originally Posted by SeeingRed

Holy hell

The Stryker Brigade CT was to be the transitional units, until the Army came up with the Future Combat Vehicles. FCV were supposed to be Fast, Hard Hitting, Air Mobile and Protected. But the Army complete ****** up the acquisition and they are in limbo.

Originally Posted by elsid13

The Stryker Brigade CT was to be the transitional units, until the Army came up with the Future Combat Vehicles. FCV were supposed to be Fast, Hard Hitting, Air Mobile and Protected. But the Army complete ****** up the acquisition and they are in limbo.

You can always count on the Army to **** up a good thing

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- He has never appeared in an NFL game, not one. Not for a play, not for a moment, his day-to-day efforts have yet to be met with what some may think is the reward in a football life.

But for Ben Garland, it's about uniforms, and how you wear them.

"I've been able to wear the best uniform in the world, every single day, to be a part of something I think is special," said Garland, who is a guard on the Denver Broncos practice squad. "Now I get to wear the second-best uniform in the world, wearing that Broncos label, wearing that Broncos helmet. I've been rewarded in so many ways, I'm still striving to make it out there, to contribute, but no question I've already been rewarded in football."

A graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Garland has spent much of the past four years trying to both honor his commitment to the military and still find a way to chase his dream of becoming a professional football player. The Broncos and the Air Force have let him try.

rest - http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/...litary-service

Originally Posted by davii

Originally Posted by elsid13

i was surprised how big they all were. They were more like lavs than the tradition soft skins transportation vehicles.

i think soft skinned vehicles are a thing of the past now.

amen!!

Looking back, I wish I had joined the Military just to better my chances of going full time with the Fire Department. I was a PCF (on call FF) but never have been full time yet. I have 2 years Fire Science and this next semester I have to get my EMT before I can go through the Fire Academy. But I keep hearing from all of the Chiefs that they hire those that have been in the Military first and then look at other candidates.


Looks like Cal-Fire is going to hire me this season though. Just think some sort of Military background would have been benificial.

Originally Posted by DenBronx

Looking back, I wish I had joined the Military just to better my chances of going full time with the Fire Department. I was a PCF (on call FF) but never have been full time yet. I have 2 years Fire Science and this next semester I have to get my EMT before I can go through the Fire Academy. But I keep hearing from all of the Chiefs that they hire those that have been in the Military first and then look at other candidates.


Looks like Cal-Fire is going to hire me this season though. Just think some sort of Military background would have been benificial.

No doubt, Cal-Fire especially. I know a lot of guys that went into Cal-Fire when they got out. How old are you Den? If you think it might still help you could join the reserves... It would help you with your goals and doesn't require you to COMPLETELY give up your current life.

Originally Posted by DenBronx

Looking back, I wish I had joined the Military just to better my chances of going full time with the Fire Department. I was a PCF (on call FF) but never have been full time yet. I have 2 years Fire Science and this next semester I have to get my EMT before I can go through the Fire Academy. But I keep hearing from all of the Chiefs that they hire those that have been in the Military first and then look at other candidates.


Looks like Cal-Fire is going to hire me this season though. Just think some sort of Military background would have been benificial.

Unless Cali is different than AZ, being an EMT isn't a prerequisite to go to the Fire Academy. My best buddy just made Captain and will become the youngest captain in Maricopa County (Phoenix metro area)...anyway...he didn't get EMT or Paramedic until after he went to the Academy. The one thing that helped him was a bachelor's degree in public safety.

Originally Posted by Davii

No doubt, Cal-Fire especially. I know a lot of guys that went into Cal-Fire when they got out. How old are you Den? If you think it might still help you could join the reserves... It would help you with your goals and doesn't require you to COMPLETELY give up your current life.

I seriously gave that some long hard thoughts this past year. At least the reserves. But I am 37 and I just got a grant to go back to school. I think I am too old for anything now but maybe the Army? This year is critical for me to make the right decisions if I want to go full time with the FD.



Back in 2009 I applied at about 15 Cal-Fire locations and was asked to be interviewed by 3 of them. With my Fire Science education and already being an on call FF they seemed to want to hire me. However, my business was really taking off and I just didnt think I should do it. Looking back I should have.


The Rim fire up in Yosemite this past year was out of control.



And Happy Veterans Day to all of you Vets today!