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    Armenians in the US military

    Any Armenians out there that have served in the US armed forces?
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    Oorah!

    Not I.

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      My Dad was in the military. That was his main career. Flew KC-135 "Stratotankers" ... I believe they're called. Part of S.A.C. before it went away ... I think. Finished his service way before Gulf Storm or anything after that. I used to want to be in the USAF until I decided that killing other ppl for whatever/whoever’s cause is never worth it.

      The air shows he used to take us to as well as the PX for tax free stuff was cool when my sister and I were growing up.

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        Originally posted by Lamb Boy
        I used to want to be in the USAF until I decided that killing other ppl for whatever/whoever’s cause is never worth it.
        Not a bad choice for a lamb.
        Achkerov kute.

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          I'd rather not get killed for such a cause either, if I can help it. However, I agree with your statement, and although I may not be a conscientious objector, I'm certainly not a killer either.

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            my grandfather was a marine in WWII

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              Originally posted by armenianteen
              my grandfather was a marine in WWII
              Awesome. It's interesting that there were large pockets of Armenians on every side of that conflict - at least there were in the European theater, althought it wouldn't surprise me to hear that Japanese-Armenians fought in the Pacific as well.

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                my dad was. He fought in Vietnam then in the gulf war.

                Not I. i plan to when i graduate.

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                  Originally posted by Anonymouse
                  Not a bad choice for a lamb.
                  The symbol of peace I am

                  The military isn't a bad job with all the benefits. It was actually a lot better when my dad was still in as they would give you 50% of your "base pay" for retirement. Correct me if I am wrong but I think they are down to 25% or even lower depending on individual status and which branch. Plus even my dad could be called back to duty although not likely ...

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                    I've had a number of (Armenian) relatives in the armed forces - including an Uncle who was a marine in WWII involved in the Island campaign against Japan - believe he got a Purple Heart (not certain). Another Armenian relative (more recently - perhaps 15-20 years ago) served at least one tour (perhaps more) with the Air Force in Turkey (at his request) - using the time to tour Armenian sites in Eastern, Southern and Central Anatolia and visit villages (around Sivas/Divrik) where his (and our) family was from.

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