* Air Force Retired in 2009: 26 years
* Flying Crew Chief: C-130, C-141, C-5, and B-52
* Been around the world with over 500 hours of flying in various planes.
* Desert Shield/Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Just Cause

Bought a BMW Convertible (My 2nd) while I was still in the military. After I retired I was in the market for a sports car. I was ready to seal the deal on a Dodge Viper when my friend asked me to check out a local corvette club. May surprise you to know that I never even sat inside of a Corvette let alone drive one. Well, my friend had one of the club members to take me on a short ride. After the ride I fell out of his car and begin to twitch and foaming from the mouth. :crazy: The gentleman’s corvette was incredible and from that point on I was hooked.

I have to say that the ride was very memorable, but more importantly the group of people who I’ve met that day captivated me the most. This group of gentleman and ladies who own and drive their beloved corvette was genuinely the nicest and down to earth people I have ever met. These comrades are very knowledgeable and “Passionate” about corvette, period.

This was by no means a recruiting tactics trying to win me over; but, I decided against purchasing the Viper and bought a Corvette instead. Yes, I love every minute spent behind the wheel of my corvette…and yes, I’m one of those guys who open the garage door just to take a peek at my car sitting there before I go to bed.
Sorry for this long winded post...

…And to ALL the veterans on this post, "Thank you for your service and I salute you!":salute:

Retired in May '74 as E6 after 22 years. Flew and instructed aviation navigation for 10 years. Flew from carriers and in country , (Nam), in Navy A3 aircraft. Drive a C6 Yellow Vert..

Not retired just yet...

Coming up on 23 years of Submarine service- 15 Enlisted (ETCS) then commissioned as an LDO (Submarine Comms).

Brief detour to Iraq for a year supporting the Marines as an EWO 2008-2009. Amazed by them and would be honored to support again in any way I could...


/r

Allen

What boats were you on?

Here's another.

USS GEORGE BANCROFT (SSBN 643 B)
USS PENNSYLVANIA (SSBN 735 B)
USS MIAMI (SSN 755)
USS CHARLOTTE (SSN 766)

:flag:

/r

Allen

Thank You to all who have served, and their families!!! :flag:

I am NOT a lifer. I did my 20 and got the hell out. :yesnod:

USN 1972-1993.

20 makes you a lifer.:lol:

Early medical retired after 5 years... Have to thank few trips to Middle East for that... Now serving under specific agencies.


http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...ps803d48e3.jpg

Not retired, but a couple tours and always being away from home made me decide it wasn't for me. Should've choose an IT mos rather than artillery :flag:

CW4, 23 years and counting.

89-93 USMC
93-97 ROTC/ARNG
97-04 Army
04-Present-Army Reserve and Civil Service

Aviator CH-47, UH-1, UH-60, LUH-72, C-12

2011 GS Vert

Twenty years in the Air Force. Flew F-4s, :cheersO-2s, and F-111s. :cheers:

Retired I own two 96 vert an 01 coupe

30 years 17 days retired USAF E-9. Retired in 1999. Last 10 years working Civil Service in aircraft maintenance, C-17 flight test at Edwards AFB, and loving it. Red 1991 and blue 1999 in current stable. Have owned a 1976 (new) and a 79. Have my eyes (and heart) set on a Ron Fellows edition n the near near future.

Medically retired in 2007 after 18 years in the Army and one tour in Iraq. Bought a 05 1sb black convertible in December 2010.

Retired USAF (Nov '05) - E8 - 25 Yrs, 3 Mos, 1 Day
Civil Service now - 7 years

Thanks for all who served and are serving - Salute

:salute:

MT

23 years Army, 10 enlisted OV-1D Mohawk sensor operator then OCS as E-7 and retired 1995 MI Imagery Officer Major. General Dynamics C4 Systems Field Engineer Manager retiring 14 DEC 14 with 20 years at 62. Bought my '05 DSOM A4 Z-51 in 2006 as my DD with 122,000 miles. Replaced the alternator and water pump and "Frozen" shifter all under extended warranty. Absolutely enamored with my first GM vehicle.

21 years USN P3-C driver

23 yrs USMC. Now flying EMS helos:flag:

23+years USMC helo guy. Now flying EMS helos. Lv the Vett:flag:

USN retired (1989) 21yrs 1 mo 10 days E6. Thank you fellow brothers and sisters for your service. God Bless America :salute:

<That's the car.

Me? 24 years USN, E1 to O4, now with 8 years federal service for the USN, hoping to go for 12 more. That will put me at 44 years with the canoe club.

3 yrs USAF wont stop til i retire (LOVE IT). 932nd Scott AFB Crew Chief. As soon as i come home from this deployment i will have saved up enough pennies to become a c6 owner. :flag:

Retired US Army in 2001 as LTC, 26 years. Armored Cavalry - Scouts Out!!!

Thanks everyone for your current and past service. :flag:

Thank you for our service.
12 months at the Unversity of Southeastern Assia 69-70

Active Army for 20 yrs and 3 days; Army Civilian for 21 yrs, 10 mos and 1 day so far...looking forward to retiring for the second time in about 18-24 months which would give me almost 45 years of Federal service.:flag:

I retired after...!
 

I retired after 4+ years to go to better things and have a 06C6! :cheers: :flag:

USN/E/8 20 yrs 2005/2013 vetted

Did four years in the Marines, in my 18th year of law enforcement. Just got my first Vette.

Wow! Awesome testimony of dedication to your country for all of you...I'm proud of you!! I have a grandson and grand daughter in the USAF and they love it as well.

20 years USAF, retired (Sept 92) E-8. Getting ready to order my 3rd Vette.

Retired from Navy (22 years) in January 1984.

Five Corvettes over the past 22 years, current car '07 A6 - have 600,000+ miles in Corvettes.

Am looking forward to buying a C7 on my 73rd birthday, September, 8, 2014.

23 yrs, 8 mos USN - retired LDO (Mustang) LCDR. 17 yrs City of Phoenix Deputy CIO & Deputy Aviation Director. Fully retired since Jan 1, 2008. Bought first Vette in 1968 while an E-5. 1965 425HP 396 Red/Black roadster. Wish I had it today!

6 1/2 yrs USAF enlisted
15 yrs US NAVY Aviator
Retired (Cdr) Oct '97 after 21 yrs active
Now fly the big jets for Delta!!

:flag:

21 years USAF. 7 years civil service.

Military Family
 

Dad, commissioned 1942, retired 1978, 36 yrs active duty, was a MG but retired as a Brig Gen, he flew Fighters in WWII, Korea x 2, & Vietnam x 3 tours.
I graduated from USAF Academy 1982 will retire this July w/ 30+ yrs.
Flew F-4Es, F-5s, F-16s, two flying combat tours, two ground combat tours.
Wife retired from USAF with 29 years active duty.
Youngest son currently in school with USMC PLC scholarship. He wants to fly F-35.
On my 5th Corvette 427 Cyber Grey. Still own 06 Z06. Had 87, 89' 91 coupes. Plan to buy a C7Z in the 4th year.
Thank you all for your military & law enforcement service. We have a great nation because of people like you all!!!!!!!!!
Fuze

Army - 24 plus years active and reserve time. Retired as CWO3(P) 351B Counterintelligence Officer. Retired after 36 years in law enforcement. Now work again for the Uncle. Current ride is 2013 427 convertible.
Thank all veterans and anyone who has served for their service.

That's a Bad Ass Z06

EchoCharlie
 

Retired Master Gunnery Sergeant (Mar 2011)/USMC with 30 years of service. Currently a NJROTC Instructor in Duluth, Ga. First Corvette (2006 Z51) and really love the car!

Army 24 Yrs/1month, 7 Yrs Civil Servant and still going. Own a 2012 Grand Sport.

I know no one joins the military for money or rewards, but I think every Military retiree should be GIVEN a new Vette, they certainly earn it for putting their lives on the line and honoring our Country on a daily basis. Just my thought.

26 years air force 1964-1990 10 years contractor for air force 10years Homeland security TSA RETIRED JUN 30, 2012 TOTAL 46 YEARS enjoying d vet and grandkids

USAF 23 yrs

F-4 Udorn RTAFB
B-52 Blytheville (Sac)
FB-111 Nellis NV
A-10 Nellis NV
F-16 Torrejon Spain
F-15 Eglin FL
C3
C6

Military Retiree
 

USAF-22 years/2005 C6

I didn't retire, but I put in 6 yrs USN 77-83, STG2. Looking back while talking now & then with my cousin & best friend who did their 20, MSC, SM1 respectivly, I should have stayed as well as I'd have been 'retired' in 99. But the constant away on deployments was straining my marriage & I left to save it.

The old saying holds true, which is "if I'd have known then what I know now".

USAF served but got out early!
 

I spent 4 years 5 days in USAF and told them I could starve better on the outside and I did. I got a BBA degree in accounting AND have not looked back! I had a high school buddy who went to AF Accademy and then flew F4's and did the same and became a medical doctor after spending 9 years in AF. :flag:

I LOVE the way you think!!!

US NAVY Retired!!

Not retired...yet!!! If I don't promote this year I will retire 28FEB2014. The counter has started. 25 years and counting...fingers crossed!!!

24+ years active Army. Retired CW4 Apache instructor pilot... flew Cobras too.

Thanks to all who have and are serving still.

And a big thank you to all of you that appreciate our service!

:flag:

Retired SgtMaj - 30 yrs USMC
6 yrs with civil service supporting the MH-60R/S helicpoter
On Vette #5 and hopefully not done.
:flag:

U.S Army retired. 29 years, 3 months -- infantry officer. 17 years DoD contractor.

Currently, "grandpa."

A salute to all who have served. Ours was the "...road less travelled by...."
:salute:

Hats off to you sir. Thank you.
Great looking cars too.

USAF EOD retired - working as a contractor for these young EOD hero's - it feels so good to give back - its not a job when you love what you're doing.

USAF, retired in 94, E-8 with 24 years as air traffic controller. I too, seen numerous countries; just about all the Asian countries. Got my first vet, an 87 in 92 before I retired. But after retirement, the Vet bug bite hard and I'm on my fifth one, 2010 GS. It's the best one out of the bunch. In the last year I have tracked it three times; twice at Summit Point and last fall at VIR for a three day session. Was running with 911's, BMWs, and other brands and had more fun then allowed! I'm glad to see all the vets that have a corvette. Everyone enjoy the fun and pride of owning this great American made sport car.

D Kiser
USAF E-8 Retired

USN - retired in 1985 at 42 :)

USAF - medically retired at age 27 after 4 years of service (i know it doesn't count... but had no choice) but still working for DOD defending fellow soliders and the USA.

A "specific government AGENCY"....in Columbia, MD....hmmmmm, let me think about this..:confused:

And SURE, IT COUNTS!!

:flag:

it's late... must of not been thinking... LOL please reword. :D

20 years USAF Jet Engine Mechanic. 9 years Civil Service.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/memb...1gs-136734.jpg

:thumbs::thumbs:

Now I would second that motion!!! If it hadn't been for wife and kids, I would have done my 20 years and 3 days for chow and a room. I loved the military life and still dream about some aspect at least twice a week. Strange, my dreams have a central theme, I'm back in the military and having to stand inspection but minutes before, I can't find an item of my uniform, usually a hat or cap. Weird!

26 years of blood, sweat and some tears...Survived it all thank goodness...Was a 1310, as an enlisted man was a 1345...miss the folks I served with (most of them anyway) do not miss the grind of everyday ordinary BS, and of course the hurry up and wait syndrome we all can relate to...LOL Semper Fi