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Kaleva

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27. I was going to join the Army

Sun Oct 15, 2023, 12:10 PM

Oct 2023

My choice was Combat Engineers but the recruiter talked me into going for field communications expert. The guy that runs around with the radio and attracts the enemies attention.

However, there was a snafu concerning my medical history when I was at AFFEEs (sp?)so during the time I was back home getting that straightened out, the Navy recruiter got a hold of me .

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Congrats to him.. Permanut Oct 2023 #6

That's great! What a history the Seabee's have! CTyankee Oct 2023 #7

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Fire Controlman? Kaleva Oct 2023 #19

Yes sir. bluesbassman Oct 2023 #24

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FC is a lot broader rating than I was aware of. bluesbassman Oct 2023 #26

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