bolts fan in military

[nvcharger]

just like too know how many servicemembers active or former are out there who are bolts fans say hi tell us where u are and any favorite games or stories you have

[geekster]

just like too know how many servicemembers active or former are out there who are bolts fans say hi tell us where u are and any favorite games or stories you have

First, tell us about yourself! ;)

I read in another thread that you are currently at Fort Irwin, CA (http://www.irwin.army.mil/channels) - there for training? What outfit are you with?

-=dave=-
MCPO, USN-Retired 1987

[nvcharger]

i am with 221st cav out of nevada we are the round out unit for the 11th acr they are currently deployed to iraq so we came down to continue the opfor mission for our blackhorse brothers. i am a 19k by trade (armor crewman) but my current duties are with the 11th acr horse detachment we provide a mounted color guard for the regiment we also do old style calvary drills sabre drills and pistol drills its alot of fun but hard work taking care of the horses before all this army stuff i was a 0311 marine i served with 1/3 2/23 marines and was deployed all over the damn place including saudi and kuwait but nothing like our fellas are going thru now anyways thats some of my life story looking foward to hearing from more bolts fans who serve and who dont

[geekster]

Sounds like a pretty cool duty assignment to me there nvcharger! Biggest difference between your "normal" steed and your current one is that a piece of armor won't argue with ya like that horse will! ;)

I went to the very first Chargers game up in the LA Coliseum with my Dad, (now deceased), and have been a fan of this team ever since. All those years, part of which were 24 spent in the Navy, have led me to many "strange and far-away places" - and I can honestly say I've been a Charger fan from the South China Sea to the Mediteranian Sea and yeah - over in the Indian Ocean and all points in between. WestPac, EastPac, Shellback - WestLant, EastLant - shoot I got the opportunity to see them all as over 18 years of that 24 were spent on sea duty - and through them all I was a Charger fan.

It was a lot tougher to follow our team back then, (I retired in '87 as the MCPOC of a command here in San Diego), as we didn't have access to sports news like what is available today. Man what I wouldn't have given for the Internet back in '68 for a break and some sports news during the Tet offensive... We had little opportunity to "escape" back into the "real world" back then and I'm sure glad that today's soldiers and sailors have that opportunity... Having "been there" I can appreciate how important that kind of thing would be to the young men and women serving our country today.

I don't "envy" them - I'm just proud that it is there for them.

Aside from my "normal" shipboard duties, I did my part for the crew by serving as the volunteer "Chief MARS Operator" (Military Affiliate Radio System) on my last four sea commands - using voice radio to help crew members contact their families and friends back home via phone patches and such (and oh by the way get the score on that last Chargers/Raiders game! ;) )... but as important as it was back then - it was NOTHING compared to what is available today.

Again - welcome aboard there Mate. As a member of our Armed Forces you have my deepest respect and admiration.

-=dave=-

[nvcharger]

wow sounds like you probably have quite a few ole salty stories. never did become a shellback was on the ST.Louis and Coronado and Barber County.i did enjoy my time at sea even if i was hitching a ride.

[Chargers99]

U.S. ARMY Resrves 1995-2001

[WaywardCharger]

SSG (Ret)
U.S. Army Signal Corps (1982-2003)

Stationed in:
Fort McClelland, Alabama [Basic Training Feb-Apr 1982)]
Fort Gordon, Georgia [Advanced Individual Training (May-July1982)]
Ludwigsburg, Germany [51st Signal Battalion (Aug 1982-Jan 1984)]
Fort Hood, Texas [49th Movement Control Center (Feb 1984-Feb 1985)]
University Of Oklahoma (1985-1986)
t'Harde, The Netherlands [23rd USAFAD (Aug 1986-Aug 1989)]
Fort Ord, California [HHC 127th Signal Battalion (Oct 1989-March 1991)]
Fort Gordon, Georgia [Advanced individual Training (Apr-Nov 1991)]
Uijongbu, South Korea [59th Ordinance Battalion (Jan 1992-Jan 1993)]
Biloxi, Mississippi [Keesler AFB, UHF Radio Course (Feb-Apr 1993)]
Fort Huachuca, Arizona [HHC 11th Signal Brigade (Apr 1993-Jan 1995)]
Pyongtaek, South Korea [501st Signal Company (Feb 1995-Feb 1996)]
Fort Huachuca, Arizona [556th Signal Company (Mar 1996-Mar 1998)]
(During this assignment spent 6 Months in various places in Germany,
6 month in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, and 5 months in Waihawa, Hawaii.)
Fort Jackson, South Carolina [Drill Sergeant 1/28th Inf (May 1998-May 2000)]
Camp Doha, Kuwait [385th Signal Company (June 2000-July 2001)]
Fort Gordon, Georgia [Instructor 31P Course (July 2001-July 2003)]

WC

[SDynasty]

USS Fife 32nd St 1985-1987 Trusty Shellback, Gunner PO 2, Mk45 mod 0 & 1.

Chargers & Padres:Bolt: :Beer: For Life

[chargers1972]

im stationed in vilseck germany. home of the big red one.first infantry division.task force 1\63ar.

[nvcharger]

anybody just get back from iraq or afghanistan?

[Chargeroo]

We have a member currently in Iraq/Kuwait - he goes by Chargerlipz. He occasionally posts from over there. Before he shipped over there he was a frequent poster and a really funny guy.

This forum is full of ex-servicemen. I was a Marine myself - early to mid fifties. I'd venture to say we have vets in here from every damn war over the last 60 years.

I attended the very first game in San Diego in 1961 and had season tickets until I was transferred to No. Ca. in the early eighties. I don't live in San Diego anymore, I'm retired and living in Oregon now but I still love the Bolts.

[WaywardCharger]

We have a member currently in Iraq/Kuwait - he goes by Chargerlipz. He occasionally posts from over there. Before he shipped over there he was a frequent poster and a really funny guy.

This forum is full of ex-servicemen. I was a Marine myself - early to mid fifties. I'd venture to say we have vets in here from every damn war over the last 60 years.

I attended the very first game in San Diego in 1961 and had season tickets until I was transferred to No. Ca. in the early eighties. I don't live in San Diego anymore, I'm retired and living in Oregon now but I still love the Bolts.

WAS A MARINE? :confused: I thought you could get the Marine out of the Corps, but not the Corps out of the Marine! :p

Working as a Contractor for the Marines here in Beaufort, SC. So I understand them better than most Army retardedees...errr..retiree's!

WC

[Chargeroo]

WAS A MARINE? :confused: I thought you could get the Marine out of the Corps, but not the Corps out of the Marine! :p

Working as a Contractor for the Marines here in Beaufort, SC. So I understand them better than most Army retardedees...errr..retiree's!

WC
The saying is "once a Marine, always a Marine" and I've learned there is a lot of truth to that. I was honorably discharged in 1956 but an awful lot of what I learned back then (including a certain attitude) has stuck with me all these years.

[nvcharger]

i was in the marines for almost 12 years got out and got bored and joined the damn army national guard they aint all that bad just not the corps know what i mean anyways glad to hear from a ole salty devil dog semper fi mac

[Chargeroo]

i was in the marines for almost 12 years got out and got bored and joined the damn army national guard they aint all that bad just not the corps know what i mean anyways glad to hear from a ole salty devil dog semper fi mac
Semper Fi right back to you!

Here's a strange one - I mentioned earlier in here that Chargerlipz is over in Iraq. He's another guy that got out of the Corps and later joined a National Guard unit in Hawaii. (I assume for some extra income). Shortly after he joined them the outfit was activated. He said the same thing, "it ain't the Corps".

[WaywardCharger]

Semper Fi right back to you!

Here's a strange one - I mentioned earlier in here that Chargerlipz is over in Iraq. He's another guy that got out of the Corps and later joined a National Guard unit in Hawaii. (I assume for some extra income). Shortly after he joined them the outfit was activated. He said the same thing, "it ain't the Corps".

Hate to let you all in on a little secret....The Modern Marine Corps isn't what it was. I was a Basic training DI for the Army about 7 years ago, and see the "Modern" Marine Corps is trained to the same standard now as we were training them then. BTW: I live and work in and around Parris Island, so I see it first hand.

I will agree, the Marines of Old were different. Welcome to the PC world!

WC

[chargers1972]

anybody just get back from iraq or afghanistan?
ive been back for a year.im in a armor unit,tak force 1-63 out of germany.we had no casualtys,just one brave soldier take shrapnel to the side.

[chargers1972]

i used to be in the 11th acr know im in germany in 1-63ar...big red one

[g_loe619]

I served 6 years in the army as a m1a1 mechanic. I was stationed at Ft. Irwin from 2000 to 2002. Now live in NW Reno. Also spent a year in Korea and 3 years at Ft.Carson,Co. Glad to hear from some former vets/Charger fans.
Born and raised in San Diego, grew up in North Park.

[nvcharger]

I served 6 years in the army as a m1a1 mechanic. I was stationed at Ft. Irwin from 2000 to 2002. Now live in NW Reno. Also spent a year in Korea and 3 years at Ft.Carson,Co. Glad to hear from some former vets/Charger fans.
Born and raised in San Diego, grew up in North Park.
thats kinda ironic i used to live in sparks off probasco its kinda a small world im with 221 cav we are down here as roundout while 1/11 and 2/11 are in iraq nice to hear from ya
:Helmet:

[Boltman19]

im not in the military, but i want to thank everyone, not just charger fans in the military, for the service they provide

[thehotdelancey]

im not in the military, but i want to thank everyone, not just charger fans in the military, for the service they provide
Beat me to it! Thank you all! you guys are the real heroes, not just the guys on the gridiron. Thank you for your service ot this great country!

[chargerboy11]

I am with 221st cav out of Nevada we are the round out unit for the 11th are they are currently deployed to Iraq so we came down to continue the opfor mission for our black horse brothers.

Hi I am with the 15th PSYOP Unit in Cincinnati Ohio. I am CRAZY for the Charger's. I am a Reserve, but I have too ask you NVCharger? Is your unit a National Guard or Reserve unit that has been activated for Op4? If so I think I might know someone from your unit that went to AIT with me. Let me know!!!

[chargerboy11]

NVCHARGER

Just wanted to know if you know a SPC. J BARKER!!!

[nvcharger]

no i dont know him do you know what troop he is in? yes we are roundout for opfor. keep the posts comin love to read the stories.

[chargerboy11]

No I don't!! I just know he lives in Nevada and his unit got activated to be Op4 for some group that left for Iraq.

[nvcharger]

was he with the unit outta las vegas?are you still in contact with him ill ask one of my buddys with hht if hes heard of him for ya

[Shamrock]

Props to all you guys and gals currently serving.

I'm a Desert Storm vet (Army). Was there from before the Air War started, until late June '91. I know what that damn desert heat is like !!!

Keep your heads down, and come home soon !!!

[Nospin]

Retired Navy...6 years as a SeaBee and 18 in the IS field. Remained in the IS field after Navy retirement and retired again in 2002. The military was a great learning experience and was good to me, although it's not for everone.

Been a Charger fan since the early 70's and a season ticket holder since 1979!

[girlie SD fan]

I am a charger fan since 1977 and currently serving in the Army Reserves (4yrs). I also did 10 years active. While away from SD, I never strayed even when the Chargers were doing poorly. It was actually fun being competitive with other soldiers from around the states. Each of us insisting that one another's team was the best...:Helmet:

A message to those who are serving and especially those overseas- Thank you for your service and dedication.

[persian99]

i am in FT DRUM NY with 10th mtn div
i am a MI soldier and i am also a charger fan(hehe)
Does anyone know the game on thursday is it central ,western or eastern time?:Bolt:

[mastaflan]

In the Army reserves and an LT ( gonna miss that rank) Currently in In the 619 but I may be leaving to theater soon.

[David110]

I'm Dave and i'm in the Marines. Stuck here in Japan for anpther 5 weeks the headed back to the Land of the Bolt. I did both the Afgan and Iraqi thing and to tell you the truth, i'm a little burned out by this deploying. I missed so much. Anyways, take care Bolt Fans!!

[jessesalas]

I did my 4 years from 89-93. Was stationed with an Army unit in Mainz, Germany for 2 years (about 30 minutes from Frankfurt) with the 8th Infantry Division/5th Corps. Then went to Colorado for the rest of my tour. Currently residing in Oahu, Hawaii.

[paul.almryde]

:Helmet: I'm a season ticket holder, but another year I will miss since I'm at Camp Bondsteel in Kosovo. I hope AFN shows a lot of Charger games.:Bolt: Go Chargers

[paul.almryde]

:Helmet: The Chargers vs. the Patriots game is ontonight at Camp Bonsteel at 7pm on AFN. I believe the Chargers will win.:Bolt: Go Chargers

[Brother Wolf]

US Army Reserves, Ft. McCoy, WI!!! I miss home (Southern Cali), to hell w/ the Packers!!! I went to the preseason game...I think I was one of four charger fans there...lol. I watched the Pittsburg game, and was ashamed of how many steeler fans there were. That's one thing about Green Bay....you would NEVER see that...Packer tickets are too hard to come by!!! LOL I think a season ticket holder here in WI would sell their first born before selling their season seat!!! Anywho...Go Bolts!!! Been a fan since the "Dan the Man" days...through the good and through all the bad!!! :)

[slamer40oz]

I'm in the Marines, deployed to Iraq. I was stationed in Camp Pendleton for about 5 years. During that time I got to go to a lot of Chargers games, thats how I became a fan. I never really had a team before that. I also did a year in Okinawa. I have been with HQ Bn 1st MarDiv, HQ Btry 11th Marines, 7th Comm Bn, & 8th Comm Bn. I have been in for about 8 years now. I am looking forward to re-deploying back home to the states. Unfortunately, I am stationed out of Carolina now. I love the Chargers and will stick with them until the end.

[BoltzFanInIraq]

Stationed on the east coast at Camp Leguene and currently serving a couple of tours in Iraq. Gotta love the desert..

[SDRANGER619]

I served in the Marine Corps from 1998 to 2002.

[IE Bolt Fan]

:Helmet: I'm a season ticket holder, but another year I will miss since I'm at Camp Bondsteel in Kosovo. I hope AFN shows a lot of Charger games.:Bolt: Go Chargers

Cool, I'm stationed here in Kosovo at Camp Bondsteel also. Really looking forward to next year, gonna take the wife and kid to the Q for a few games!

[RokLzrd]

Hey All........presently at Ft Campbell KY, getting ready to go back over there later this month.......My first post, just made sense to put it here!!!!!!!!!!

[Outlawkid]

US Navy at NAS Whidbey Island WA

[Outlawkid]

Cool, I'm stationed here in Kosovo at Camp Bondsteel also. Really looking forward to next year, gonna take the wife and kid to the Q for a few games!

Not to be the barer of bad news but I was in Adak, Alaska for a year on the ship and in Greece for a year. The only time AFN shows a Chargers game is if their in first place or the game has playoff implications. The whole time I was in Greece 2002-2003 I only seen one Chargers game vs New York Jets. That was IT. AFN is bad about covering Chargers games.

[ChargerChickVA]

PO1 in the Navy here. Stuck in VA.

[HiDesertCharger]

Returned home from Iraq a month and a half ago with the 1864th, Nevada Guard, leadership sucked but we NCO's made it happen. Also a former Marine Combat Engineer (1995-2003) Loved it, miss it, saw most of the Pacific Rim by way of 7 years in Okinawa, was deployed about 6 months of the year though. Hope to hear from some fellow Military Chargers fans.

[ChargerChickVA]

I was stationed in Spain back in 1995. When the Bolt's were in the Super Bowl. That was televised live at our base's sports bar. Being live, the game was on at 1:00 a.m. We all took afternoon naps so we could stay up all night to watch the game. And the Navy gave us "Super Bowl Monday" off. Very disappointing to watch the Chargers lose, but at least I won prizes at the sports bar.

[nvcharger]

Returned home from Iraq a month and a half ago with the 1864th, Nevada Guard, leadership sucked but we NCO's made it happen. Also a former Marine Combat Engineer (1995-2003) Loved it, miss it, saw most of the Pacific Rim by way of 7 years in Okinawa, was deployed about 6 months of the year though. Hope to hear from some fellow Military Chargers fans.
glad you came home safe and sound.funny what you said about leadership and nco's its the same at ft.irwin. was on the rock with 1/3 outta hawaii we stayed at camp hansen.always lived next to 7th comm chow hall.kinda miss nta i know that sounds sick but i do.

[Ozone]

US Army
Active Duty 1995-Present


Not too many Bolt fans in my unit, but we few are proud!:Beer: :Bolt:

[2wistd]

Air force here, currently deployed in Iraq, supporting the Army. We are a CE unit and we'll be here for most of the season. Hope to get some posters or something to hang up in our trailer. Gotta show my support. My family just moved from San Diego too!

[SabBoy]

Trombonist in the US Air Force bands program, currently stationed at Langley AFB in Hampton, Virginia. There's another Bolts fan working in public affairs for Air Combat Command here who got into the Chargers because of his last name... Winslow.

[iblanco]

ADAF, stationed in New Mexico, i got back from Iraq in June Balad or LSA Anaconda...Medic, Love the BLue and Gold

[SJSUPhil]

To all the Chargers fans that are currently serving in our military, *I just wanted to wish you men & women a very Merry Christmas and a (hopefully) Peaceful 2008. Be careful out there. But it's great to see you still rooting for our Chargers wherever you are in the World. :logo

[vbboltsfan]

7 years in the Navy here Stationed at NAS Oceana here in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Born and raised in Riverside, Southern California.....bolts fan since i was old enough to say Chargers (thanks dad lol)

[SDFanInUK]

15 years and counting down to retirement, lol. I'm currently stationed in Lakenheath, England with the 48th Fighter Wing United States Air Force. Been a Chargers fan since I moved to California from the Philippines in 1981. I didn't know much about football then. My uncle who was in the Navy back then is a Chargers fan himself. Whenever he watched I would watch, too. This may sound really funny to some, but the first thing I liked about the Chargers back then was their uniforms, lol. Of course compared to today, they are so bland, lol. But as the saying goes, "The rest is history." Then I played Pop Warner for the Mira Mesa/Scripps Ranch league. Yes, we were the Chargers as well.

[Chargerdog72]

MERRY CHRISTMAS:

TO all you Devil dogs, Grunts, S.E.A.L.S, Rangers, Piliots, Seamen,Sea Bees,Snipers,Meds,Tank, Putt Boot!!!




Love the Verdugo Family A Charger family

U.S.A & BOLTS:Cheers::Cheers::Cheers::Cheers:

[Chargers Fan]

just like too know how many servicemembers active or former are out there who are bolts fans say hi tell us where u are and any favorite games or stories you have

I'd like to give a shout out to all those in uniform who serve this great nation. Thank you for your effort and sacrafice.

Funny story from my own military days (USAF 86-90): On Barksdale AFB in Louisiana, there was a detachment of Navy Seabees who were situated in some trailers in a secluded spot waaaaaay apart from the main body of the base. To this day, I'm not sure why they were there, since there were plenty of USAF civil engineers ("Prime Beef") on the base as well.
There was a huge recreational area on the east side of the base, and to get to it you eventually had to drive by those USN trailers.
A visiting General (I think it was a 3-Star/Lt. Gen) decided it would be fun to take his family out to the east side recreational area. As they drove out there, he and his family were treated to the sight of drunken naked sailors, who had managed to climb their "Seabee" (it's this big statue-type thing -- a pissed-off looking bee holding tools and a machine gun it its various hands) and were "riding" it. If memory serves, I think they were actually holding bottles of booze and "saluting" vehicles that passed their area. Friggin lunatics.

I never did hear if there was any disciplinary action taken.

[TOUCHDOWNlinson]

just like too know how many servicemembers active or former are out there who are bolts fans say hi tell us where u are and any favorite games or stories you have

currently serving active duty Army in Hawaii 22yrs old... raised in San Diego... became a fan when they went to the superbowl against the Niners... I was 8-9 yrs old... good ol' Stan Humphries/Seau days...
My ETS is FEB 08 I will be enjoying going back Qualcomm so I can see my team LIVE!!!:helmet

[Shaggyray]

19 and a half years US Navy Sub Force stationed in Groton, CT. Dad was stationed in good old San Diego back in the mid 70's and again in the early 80's. Lived in Murphy Canyon (Navy Housing) just up the hill from Jack Murphy Stadium.
Stationed on four different submarines and missed a lot of football over the years but always a charger fan.
Any other bubble heads out there?

[Crimetime]

I thought I'd like to pump this thread up and THANK YOU ALL for your services. You all are the real hero in US military uniform.

Be safe and come home soon. :logo

[Gringosuave]

Chargers fans representing, im in the army currently in Japan

catching the games on TV over here is a pain in the ass >.<

[vbboltsfan]

I'm about to be stationed in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Is there any Bolts fans out there in Cuba?

[soldier7duece]

Active Ohio Army National Guard fan here. I just got married and it was easy to convince the new wife to come to San Diego on our honeymoon. I got to visit Qualcomm and she got a romantic getaway in San Diego. I love this town. Go Bolts!!

[vbboltsfan]

So my Cuba orders got Canx and now im heading to Camp Bucca Iraq...anyone ou there know if i we can watch games at Camp Bucca? or if there are any Charger fans out there?

[Good Days Last2]

Active Ohio Army National Guard fan here. I just got married and it was easy to convince the new wife to come to San Diego on our honeymoon. I got to visit Qualcomm and she got a romantic getaway in San Diego. I love this town. Go Bolts!!

:) very nice. I like to hear that.

[TheChargerNomad]

Camp Lejeune here!! In the Jacksonville, North Carolina area.

[Rick619]

Charger Fan here in Shreveport USAFR

[Lucid]

thank you very much

4 more 'thank you very much' and you can start creating your own threads!!!

[TCUFAN5]

in the USAF currently stationed in Abilene Texas!!!

[Rick619]

Did active duty Air Force now in the reserves and im civil service working for the Air Force, missing San Diego but take my son to a game at least once a year

[vbboltsfan]

Curently in Iraq hate that imma moss most of the games!

[CaSteel004]

God bless all of you and thank you for your services

[ChargersFanatik]

Hey everyone, I was born and raised in SD as a die hard chargers fan. I am currently deployed in afghanistan and I still have not missed a charger game broadcast. Internet here is extremely slow so my only shot is to listen to stream w/ NFL Field Pass.

I will be taking R&R mid December and Im hoping to desperately catch the last home game. As you can see from my avatar picture...im definitely representing my chargers here in the mountains of Afghanistan.

Is there a customer service POC at qualcom that I can e-mail. I would like to give a shoutout to my BN at the redskins game. Do they support the military? Maybe they can hook up a soldier on leave with a couple nosebleed seats.

[Roy33]

Active Duty Air Force Medic stationed in Pacific North West, Washington St. Mcchord AFB. I hate that I have to watch the sea chickens every damn sunday but last two weeks we got luck and they showed the games on cable here. The family and I will be home (SD) for the Bangel/charger game! Cant wait to chear em on in person again!!!

[BoltfanNATL]

Active duty Air Force here too! Born n raised in San Diego, but currently stationed in Atlanta, GA as a recruiter...Commad Post is my primary AFSC (job). Been in the AF for going on 10 yrs now. Getting promoted to E-6 in April..way stoked!
Go Falcons right? NOT.lol Been a die hard Charger fan since I was a kid. Seemed like just yesterday, we were in the AFC Championship game w/ the Steelers and he denied then on the goal line to score for the game winner.lol Proudly fly the Charger flag in my garage for everyone to see around here. Car/Truck has bolt stickers, and Charger plates to rep it out here in the south.

[SDHEATCHARGER21]

just like too know how many servicemembers active or former are out there who are bolts fans say hi tell us where u are and any favorite games or stories you have
Serving in Iraq Army the rest ospec wont let me say lmao, the best game I love was 2002 Raiders vs Chargers LTs 20 yard OT victory run at the raiders house the best......