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He never served because he had options and was prepared to run off to Canada (ROTC) if drafted.  He also claimed a particular officer, Pete Hegseth, Cos played as a soldier.  Pete earned the CIB.

Huey » 24 minutes ago » wrote: ↑

24 minutes ago

 and was prepared to run off to Canada (ROTC) if drafted.  

      ROTC.      

Vegas » 5 minutes ago » wrote: ↑

5 minutes ago

      ROTC.      

 

That's an oldie but goodie. 

Huey » 4 minutes ago » wrote: ↑

4 minutes ago

That's an oldie but goodie.

Can you imagine someone like him in battle? He would be more of a liability than the enemy.

Vegas » 13 minutes ago » wrote: ↑

13 minutes ago

Can you imagine someone like him in battle? He would be more of a liability than the enemy.

 

Yeah, he would.  But, I don't think he would make it that far.  He would question his Drill Sergeants to much, try do things his own way, would get his squad and platoon in trouble often, which would lead to what was called a "blanket party".  Basically where his platoon is tired of punishment for his actions and one night everyone hits him with fists or a bar of soap in a sock.  He would be held down with a blanket so he couldn't see how didn't.
He would than get a less than 180 day discharge.  Not honorable, but not negative.

 

Huey » 4 minutes ago » wrote: ↑

4 minutes ago

Yeah, he would.  But, I don't think he would make it that far.  He would question his Drill Sergeants to much, try do things his own way, would get his squad and platoon in trouble often, which would lead to what was called a "blanket party".  Basically where his platoon is tired of punishment for his actions and one night everyone hits him with fists or a bar of soap in a sock.  He would be held down with a blanket so he couldn't see how didn't.
He would than get a less than 180 day discharge.  Not honorable, but not negative.

Then he would blame everyone else. 

Huey » 60 minutes ago » wrote: ↑

60 minutes ago

He never served because he had options and was prepared to run off to Canada (ROTC) if drafted.  He also claimed a particular officer, Pete Hegseth, Cos played as a soldier.  Pete earned the CIB.

I have always been amazed at the "armchair" warriors. He is as phony as they get. Ever since he was humiliated on his knowledge of weapons, or lack of knowledge I should say, he still yaps and flaps those knob shiners. 

Hegseth

2003: Graduated from Princeton University and commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army National Guard through ROTC.

2004: Completed infantry training at Fort Benning and began active-duty assignments.

2004–2005: Deployed to Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, serving as a platoon leader overseeing detainee operations.

2005–2006: Deployed to Iraq War combat zone; served as an infantry platoon leader in Baghdad and later in civil-military operations in Samarra.

2006: Earned Bronze Star Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, and other commendations for service in Iraq.

2007–2010: Returned to the U.S.; continued National Guard service while working in civilian roles and veterans’ advocacy.

2010–2012 (approx.): Deployed to Afghanistan; served as a counterinsurgency instructor in Kabul, training Afghan and coalition forces.

2014: Promoted to the rank of Major, reflecting senior leadership responsibilities.
 
Good chance we will see that shirtless/headless "Poser" pic again. Or...LOL...the empty shotgun one.
 
 

MR-7 » 31 minutes ago » wrote: ↑

31 minutes ago

I have always been amazed at the "armchair" warriors. He is as phony as they get. Ever since he was humiliated on his knowledge of weapons, or lack of knowledge I should say, he still yaps and flaps those knob shiners. 

Hegseth

2003: Graduated from Princeton University and commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army National Guard through ROTC.

2004: Completed infantry training at Fort Benning and began active-duty assignments.

2004–2005: Deployed to Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, serving as a platoon leader overseeing detainee operations.

2005–2006: Deployed to Iraq War combat zone; served as an infantry platoon leader in Baghdad and later in civil-military operations in Samarra.

2006: Earned Bronze Star Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, and other commendations for service in Iraq.

2007–2010: Returned to the U.S.; continued National Guard service while working in civilian roles and veterans’ advocacy.

2010–2012 (approx.): Deployed to Afghanistan; served as a counterinsurgency instructor in Kabul, training Afghan and coalition forces.

2014: Promoted to the rank of Major, reflecting senior leadership responsibilities.
 
Good chance we will see that shirtless/headless "Poser" pic again. Or...LOL...the empty shotgun one.

2005–2006: Deployed to Iraq War combat zone; served as an infantry platoon leader in Baghdad and later in civil-military operations in Samarra

Pretty much EXACTLY as I described it.

He overcame considerable odds in earning a CIB while avoiding a Purple Heart...

To put it in Grizzled Veteran parlance, Kegsbreath knew when to duck and didn't like to miss dessert....

Damn.


That was cold...


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Blackvegetable » 6 minutes ago » wrote: ↑

6 minutes ago

Pretty much EXACTLY as I described it.

He overcame considerable odds in earning a CIB while avoiding a Purple Heart...

 

There are a lot of people who earned the CIB but were not awarded the purple heart.


 

Huey » 22 minutes ago » wrote: ↑

22 minutes ago

There are a lot of people who earned the CIB but were not awarded the purple heart.

About 14%...

Blackvegetable » Today, 10:57 am » wrote: ↑

Today, 10:57 am

About 14%...

 

Two Bronze Star Medals: Awarded for meritorious service in combat zones

Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB): Recognizes infantrymen who personally fought in active combat.

 

Huey » Today, 11:05 am » wrote: ↑

Today, 11:05 am

Two Bronze Star Medals: Awarded for meritorious service in combat zones

Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB): Recognizes infantrymen who personally fought in active combat.

Unit or individual? 

 

Blackvegetable » Today, 11:08 am » wrote: ↑

Today, 11:08 am

Unit or individual? 

 

 

You have been given the info on that.  If you are not going to answer questions I am not going to.  
 

Huey » Today, 11:18 am » wrote: ↑

Today, 11:18 am

You have been given the info on that.  If you are not going to answer questions I am not going to.

No....I have not...

"CHASE ME!"

Blackvegetable » 56 minutes ago » wrote: ↑

56 minutes ago

No....I have not...

"CHASE ME!"

That is what you are saying to me.

Huey » Today, 11:18 am » wrote: ↑

Today, 11:18 am

You have been given the info on that.  If you are not going to answer questions I am not going to.

BTW, you haven't asked me a question on this thread...

Huey » 56 minutes ago » wrote: ↑

56 minutes ago

That is what you are saying to me.

You're confused again.

Blackvegetable » 55 minutes ago » wrote: ↑

55 minutes ago

You're confused again.

 

Do you understand how one gets the CIB?