Military Branch Survey

[Prowler901]

US Navy 1988 - 1996 EA-6B NFO and then Submariner.

[mburton47]

USAF............1970 - 1994 ( ICBM's )

[OV10]

Very interesting as that brought back so many memories of my modeling days as a kid. Thanks OV-10! BTW, I could only vote once but I'm a dual hatted guy. USMCR A-4 Hydraulics Tech 1979-1984 and USAF Officer 1987-2010, Desert Shield/Storm/OIF.

I edited the voting criteria so that you can make multiple choices now...........totally forgot that there are vets that re-upped into a different branch

[buffetbob]

Very interesting as that brought back so many memories of my modeling days as a kid. Thanks OV-10! BTW, I could only vote once but I'm a dual hatted guy. USMCR A-4 Hydraulics Tech 1979-1984 and USAF Officer 1987-2010, Desert Shield/Storm/OIF.

[yorkiepap]

USAF.....1961-1965.

[RRHandy]

Air Force 1986-1992 Crew Chef C-141B 66-0166

[boomer108]

Air Force / Air National Guard 1969-1999

Retired Chief Master Sergeant
Combat Engineer 69-77
KC-135 In-Flight Refueler 77-99
Gulf War and Bosnian Conflict

[crxmanpat]

Air Force 1984-1991

As a kid I was (and still am ;)) fascinated by airplanes. I built just about every plastic model kit that was on the market back in those days. Joined the Air Force out of high school and did 6 years, 2 as a crewmember on an EC-130H Compass Call. I had dabbled in RC back when I was in High School, but band and other things got in the way of really getting into it. After I moved to Arizona in 2003, I was looking for a new hobby (moved from Florida and fishing had been my passion). Did some more plastic models, and a little treasure hunting with a metal detector, but then walked into a HobbyTown the day after Christmas 2005 looking for a new plastic model to build, and found an RC trainer complete for $120 (Firebird Commander II), and I've been hooked ever since.

[Lon]

You have my attention OV10.

US Army 1978-1998

[e4dragongunner]

Excellent Idea OV-10

Personally USMC 2/24 Weapons Co. 89-95
Anti-Tank/Demolitions
Desert Storm

[OV10]

Hello Squawk Pilots,
I've always been intrigued as to the passion that inspired veterans to serve. Was it the result of early days with modeling?
Am curious to see what branch had the largest influence regarding the RC airplane aspect of the modeling hobby amongst this forums contributors.
The results of this poll is by no means rocket science but it will be really interesting to learn if the majority is from what may be perceived a branch with a high airframe focus.
If your a veteran, please select the branch you served with.
This is not limited to just US military branches since we have a world wide contributor base here.;) ie - Aussie Navy or British Airforce
Thanks and best regards,