What a milestone hey-we here sharing the same interests have managed to discuss so much in such a short amount of time.
GOD BLESS ALL FORUM MEMBERS OF THE WW2 NETWORK FORUMS

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"GARRY OWEN"-Traditional war-cry of the US 7th Cavalry.
"CURRAHEE"-War-cry of the US 506th PIR.
"Everybody thinks that they are going to get the chance to punch some Nazi in the face at Normandy-and those days are over, they are long gone"-Lt Chris Burnett

I agree--keep it happin daddios.

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Lost are only those, who abandon themselves) Hans-Ulrich Rudel.

I have to admit that this is, in my opinion, the best forum around. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Best regards/ Daniel

[ 06. January 2003, 07:06 PM: Message edited by: charlie don't surf ]

Absolutely this is the greatest forum around, I don't even attend the others anymore-this foum is the only one that offers such a great environment, great people with vaults of knowledge, and a medals scheme!!!

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"GARRY OWEN"-Traditional war-cry of the US 7th Cavalry.
"CURRAHEE"-War-cry of the US 506th PIR.
"Everybody thinks that they are going to get the chance to punch some Nazi in the face at Normandy-and those days are over, they are long gone"-Lt Chris Burnett

I certainly don´t have time for other possible Forums-neither do I feel like any wish to do so.
And it´s funny sometimes how you can spend hours on finding and reading on this Forum...Well, every hobby has its prize.

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I'll tell you what, these forums would NOT be as good as they are now--without you guys here....

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Lost are only those, who abandon themselves) Hans-Ulrich Rudel.

You what I like about these Forums.

Apart from learning about things I never knew from you guys, I really love the quizzes (sp). I mean, trying to answer such questions as "how many Americans were in the SS?" etc. forces me to go searching for answers, and even though I might not find it (How many Americans were in the SS????) I usually find something else I didn't know. I love it!!

These are definitely the best Forums, with the best topics, and the best members.

Well done everyone!

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"Americans have different ways of saying things. They say "elevator", we say "lift" ... they say "President", we say "stupid psychopathic git."
Alexai Sayle.

Sniffle, sniffle...

I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!!

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Seriously, all today is missing is free cotton candy and the annual Bay State Hooker Parade to make it any better.

It was 5 Sniper...

I love all you guys-I'm gunna go cry openly like a little schoolgirl now..WAHHHHHH....

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"GARRY OWEN"-Traditional war-cry of the US 7th Cavalry.
"CURRAHEE"-War-cry of the US 506th PIR.
"Everybody thinks that they are going to get the chance to punch some Nazi in the face at Normandy-and those days are over, they are long gone"-Lt Chris Burnett

Panzer, your off to join up soon aint yer???

Dont, on no account at any of the interviews...never never ever, burst into tears..
Its frowned upon, no matter how much the rest of society is trying to find its feminine side, its not something recruiters generally go for...Besides you wouldnt want us Brits to think weve found the lesser spotted WINGING aussie...

Remember, pink shirt and tie is out at interview, lean mean trained killer look is in.
Mind you even if you look like Rambo, if they are short of cooks they'll have you in as a catering assistant.....

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Prepare to repel borders.
William L. McGonagle, MOH, U. S. Navy, Commanding Officer, USS LIBERTY 1967.

Yep urgh, as soon as I get my letter telling me when my training day is, I'm there with bells on-would they appreciate that look?

The whole crying thing I will be fine with, I will get more angry than teary. I will probably wear the tight fitting polo to show off my muscles -NO WAY AM I WEARING A TIE!!!!

I can't wait to join-I'm looking at the Infantry, Armoured Cavalryman or the Light Horse Regiment (which is rather outdated now because they ride tanks!!!)

Let me get your opinion urgh-I asked awhile back if evryone thought it was a good idea if i volunteer to carry the squad MG. However-this would make me a target, and plus I would have to haul more pounds around!!!

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"GARRY OWEN"-Traditional war-cry of the US 7th Cavalry.
"CURRAHEE"-War-cry of the US 506th PIR.
"Everybody thinks that they are going to get the chance to punch some Nazi in the face at Normandy-and those days are over, they are long gone"-Lt Chris Burnett

No tie, so you're going for a fly then? Cool...!

Best regards (and good luck!)/ Daniel

Panzer...volunteer? volunteer???? Kai, Bish...hes going to volunteer for something...good god man, we never ever ever volunteer...ok we do but dont let everyone know...mg? maybe, but if its an inf squad youll eventually end up in support coy at some time, nowt wrong with that but it ends up as a specialist task or used too.

Listen to the snco's carefully.....If they ever have you on parade and in low voice say

right lads, I want 2 volunteers for a days fishin...

Dont fall for it...its too late when you find yourself and best mate in frogman suit, flippers, 60 kilos of military grade plastic explosive strapped to each leg and a gpmg and ammo strapped to your back...

a days fishin??? No son I said..
a dangerous mission....you must have misheard...

Nasty buggers these sergeants...

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Prepare to repel borders.
William L. McGonagle, MOH, U. S. Navy, Commanding Officer, USS LIBERTY 1967.

I'd go for the Light Horse.....Personal choice, Reputation willalways proceed them after their water well charge in ww1...Amazing

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Prepare to repel borders.
William L. McGonagle, MOH, U. S. Navy, Commanding Officer, USS LIBERTY 1967.

panzerknacker, go for the Light Horse, at least you won't do too much marching (yeah right), and if your nco walks into the barracks carrying a mop and bucket, whatever you do don't ask him what they're for !! You'll have just volunteered for some very unpleasant duty.

Dress smart, think smart, act dumb.

But really, have fun, and enjoy yourself.
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Dave Barry

Thanks for all the tips guys-I Fell for the volunteering thing once before when I was a Cadet. A Corporal asked us if we wanted another go on the obs course, so I eagerly put my arm up-only realising I just volunteered for cleaning duties!!!

Light Horse sounds good-I want Infantry or Cavalry for East Timor service though...

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"GARRY OWEN"-Traditional war-cry of the US 7th Cavalry.
"CURRAHEE"-War-cry of the US 506th PIR.
"Everybody thinks that they are going to get the chance to punch some Nazi in the face at Normandy-and those days are over, they are long gone"-Lt Chris Burnett

Panzer, i won't even bother telling you what i think you sould join. I think its pretty clear what i'd say

You soon learn when its a good idea to voluteer and when its not.

For example.Just before Xmas leave they were having a Warrior comanders course, for which they needed drivers. Now, never being one to miss the chance to drive, jumped at it. Then, the batalion wen on leave a week early, but the course went ahead. So i would have to work while the rest were on leave. But, because i had voluntered, i was told by my OC that i did not have to come back till a week after therest, in other wods, this coming Monday.

But, i only had to do two days driving. So, i worked for two days while the rest were on leave, but got a extra week off

So, theres a good time and a bad time to volunteer.

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'I'm a Norfolk man, and glory in being so' Nelson

Proud to be a GRUNT

I agree with every single word said by everyone in this thread! [img]smile.gif[/img] [img]smile.gif[/img]

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"A mon fils: depuis que tes yeux sont fermes les miens n’ont cessé de pleurir." - Mère française, Verdun