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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by Doug., Jul 25, 2006.

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  1. Bryanp

    Bryanp F1 Rookie

    Aug 13, 2002
    3,827
    Santa Fe, NM
    #26 Bryanp, Jul 26, 2006
    my dad, who lurks this site, won't post this so I will; Rear Admiral (ret), SC, USN. Bought the 500 Mondial (see avatar and profile) in 1960 as a Lt. jg. Danang in 65-66. Ret in 88. Joined the FCA in 62 - same year I was born.

    I have to add that my impression growing up was that the amateur racing scene in the 60s and 70s had a lot of military presence - before it got so damned expensive. Some of my earliest childhood memories are of SCCA autocrosses at Hickam AFB in Hawaii in the late 60s.
     
  2. Nick85

    Nick85 Karting

    Feb 23, 2006
    166
    USA
    #27 Nick85, Jul 26, 2006

    Haha i'll have to remember that Colonel.
     
  3. Doug.

    Doug. F1 Rookie
    Silver Subscribed

    Apr 16, 2004
    3,310
    Las Vegas, NV
    #28 Doug., Jul 26, 2006
    Thank you! That sounds really nice. I'll be contacting you shorty after me and Simon get together then. That's cool about growing up in Pensacola, did you like it there? Will I be having fun? LOL.

    I will send you one as soon as I get down there and situated. You can expect to hear from me around October 15-16. Thank you.
     
  4. 90TR

    90TR Formula Junior

    Nov 23, 2005
    274
    Celebration, FL
    Full Name:
    Bill
    #29 90TR, Jul 26, 2006
    I want to 2nd Simon's thanks for all those that serve or have served. You guys and gals are the best of citizens and I am in awe of your contribution to our nation.

    On behalf of my family-

    Thank you,
    Bill
     
  5. chitown dave

    chitown dave Formula Junior

    Nov 30, 2005
    286
    well...Chicago
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    well...Dave
    #30 chitown dave, Jul 26, 2006
    Graduated high school in 3 years so I joined the Marines at 17. I'm a farm boy and at one point my family had 7! kids in college so the benefits really helped out.

    I also went to A-school at the Pen - MOS 6112 - CH-46 crew chief, amazing what the military will let a 19 y.o. kid do.

    I really feel the military gave me focus and a work ethic I would not have otherwise. We hire alot of young kids for entry level floor jobs - runners, trade checkers, ect. and there is a huge difference in the kids that have served.

    Although at MCRD San Diego I was the only one that thought 4:45 revelie was sleeping in because I was used to getting up at 4:15 to milk the cows!
     
  6. GWood355

    GWood355 Karting

    May 24, 2006
    108
    Little Rock, AR
    Full Name:
    Gregory D Wood
    #31 GWood355, Jul 26, 2006
    Arkansas Army Nat Guard-15yrs-physician
    Got out last year.

    1997 355 GTS

    Greg
     
  7. rareguitar

    rareguitar Formula Junior

    May 21, 2006
    308
    Virginia Beach, VA
    Full Name:
    Brad King
    #32 rareguitar, Jul 26, 2006
    Former United States Marine
    E-5 Sgt.
    0331 Infantry Machine Gunner
    2nd Division 2nd Marines
    Charlie Company Weapons Platoon
    Desert Shield/Storm Combat Vet
     
  8. Minte

    Minte Formula Junior
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    Nov 19, 2004
    596
    Wisconsin
    #33 Minte, Jul 26, 2006
    Former SP4 US Army
    Pershing Missiles
    1/41st FA 56th Brigade
    I did my stint for two years at the tailend of Vietnam.
     
  9. chitown dave

    chitown dave Formula Junior

    Nov 30, 2005
    286
    well...Chicago
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    well...Dave
    #34 chitown dave, Jul 26, 2006
    0331 - accuracy by volume...

    MAG 70, 7th MEB, HMM - 161 The First (Greyhawks) off the New Orleans assigned task force GRIZZLY

    Ever cop a ride in a 'phrog guitar?
     
  10. Jack-the-lad

    Jack-the-lad Eight Time F1 World Champ
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    Jun 22, 2004
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    Danger Close at Moot Pointe, Gulf of America
    #35 Jack-the-lad, Jul 26, 2006
    I salute all my fellow vets on this forum (especially my fellow Marines)!

    Jack
     
  11. Doug.

    Doug. F1 Rookie
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    Apr 16, 2004
    3,310
    Las Vegas, NV
    #36 Doug., Jul 26, 2006
    Wow, I didn't know there were so many of us on here! Thanks for all the replies.
     
  12. docweed

    docweed Formula Junior

    Dec 8, 2004
    452
    Morgantown,WV
    Full Name:
    Chuck Stewart
    #37 docweed, Jul 26, 2006
    Vietnam 66-67.
     
  13. bwassam

    bwassam Formula Junior

    Jan 3, 2005
    635
    North Bend, Oregon
    Full Name:
    Robert Wassam
    #38 bwassam, Jul 27, 2006
    Retired from the navy in 1984. Vietnam Feb 69 to Feb 70. Purschased my 308 in Jan '05.

    Bob Wassam
    QMC (E-7), USN
     
  14. SoftwareDrone

    SoftwareDrone F1 Veteran
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    Jan 19, 2004
    7,892
    Scottsdale, Arizona
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    Mike
    #39 SoftwareDrone, Jul 27, 2006
    Navy Veteran
    1978-1980, Nuclear Submarine Repair Facility, Guam
    1980-1982, U.S.S. Enterprise
     
  15. MarkPDX

    MarkPDX F1 World Champ
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    Apr 21, 2003
    15,111
    Gulf Coast
    #40 MarkPDX, Jul 27, 2006
    1st Lt, USAF flyboy

    No Ferrari yet, just a Vette.
     
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