Any Veterans Out There?

Storm Raven · Jun 4, 2015

Hello fellow veterans. I served in the regular army for 6 years then joined the national guard for combined 21 years of service.

How many other vets out there?

Anyone interested in starting a veterans for the legalization of marijuana organization?

putembk · Jun 4, 2015

I joined the National Guard to keep from getting drafted after dropping out of college. Hated it! After about 3 years I went ahead and went active to get it over with. Stayed in country the whole time. Basic and AIT at Ord and the last 18 months at Carson. I was lucky to have such good duty posts. First and only time I ever worked for the Gov't.....biggest waste of man power and $$$ I have ever seen.

Mr_GreenGenes · Jun 4, 2015

Yep...served with the 3/505 Airborne Infantry at Ft. Bragg for 4 years. Sure wish I woulda had better sense and gone into a field that actually translates into a civi job once you get out. Did the 5k$ enlistment bonus for Airborne Infantry with no GI Bill (if I woulda had the sense to go to College my parents would have gladly paid but I was too fuckin hard headed for that)...live and learn LOL. MGG

putembk · Jun 4, 2015

@ greengeenes.....wow only $5k VRB....when were you in. Mine would have been a lot more but I WANTED OUT!

Wisher619 · Jun 4, 2015

Served 10 years active duty Air Force...Medically Retired....Served in OEF & OIF.....Spent the better part of those years in the Middle East

organicpanic · Jun 4, 2015

Yep Ive been in the Guard close to 10. Working full time for them for 7. 1 tour in Iraq.Huge waste of money for the most part. Hopefully only a couple to go. My councious has been getting the best of my lately. About time to get out. Thanks to all that served and serving,

happy b · Jun 4, 2015

@FlyinJStable is a veteran and the guy is a total DIAMOND.he really takes care of his fellow vets.well he,s great with everyone of course but inparticular his veteran brothers.

Power OG · Jun 4, 2015

Coast Guard vet here, glad to see so many vets. You can check out weed4warriors project, great people.
Respect

putembk · Jun 4, 2015

Sooooo..... here is an interesting question. Oh, and observation. How many volunteered and how many had no choice? I have found more peeps with my attitude were forced to play....all I wanted to do was be a hippie with long hair. FTA!

Storm Raven · Jun 4, 2015

putembk said:
Sooooo..... here is an interesting question. Oh, and observation. How many volunteered and how many had no choice? I have found more peeps with my attitude were forced to play....all I wanted to do was be a hippie with long hair. FTA!

I joined in 79 after the draft ended. However, I failed to register for Selective Service and joined the army as a paratrooper. While serving as a paratrooper in Alaska I get a really nasty letter from Selective Service saying I failed to register and could be fined, imprisoned and barred from federal employment. I took the letter to my 1SG who snatched it from my hand and told me to get the hell out of his office. I never heard back from Selective Service and never registered.

Wisher619 · Jun 5, 2015

I joined in 97 voluntarily .....it was good for me...got me out of the hell I was livin in at the time and taught me discipline....respect ...and integrity.....but....paid a hefty price for those valuable lessons

Mr_GreenGenes · Jun 5, 2015

Yep putembk...was 1986 and 5k$ was a whole lot of $$ to a dumbass kid who didn't know better lol. MGG

Seamaiden · Jun 5, 2015

A few years ago we had a thread for veterans that lead me to find my old high school friends. I'm trying to find it, cat named Lazarus I believe started it. We've had vets come and go here, totally understandable, but it'd be nice to keep a gathering place for all of you.

friend · Jun 5, 2015

I am not a veteran .
i just want to say thanks and blessings to all the
men and women who severed our country,
I wish all of you the very best !

FlyinJStable · Jun 5, 2015

happy b said:
@FlyinJStable is a veteran and the guy is a total DIAMOND.he really takes care of his fellow vets.well he,s great with everyone of course but inparticular his veteran brothers.

Wow
Thanks Bro,
I just try and do my part and in turn that helps me out to
I did 22 active from 83-04 But the last 18 mths in Medical Hospital getting fixed-Up, The gulf was Hard on the FlyJ Man
Thats why I am 100% MMJ advocate Now My story is same as most PTSD Vets
to meny Pills not enough real Help
Til the Farm Entered and Changed the way I see the world and take care of myself, with the help of all of you This Monster of the Green was created and I just had to share with every one who would listen and give Herb an honest shot helping them.
The weed 4 warriors is a Great place to share and yes We need to stick together, there is Power among the Masses. With enough of us Veterans, Change will no longer be an IF, But a When.....
GREAT Thread.
FlyJ

chickenman · Jun 7, 2015

For the last 4 years or so we have brought veggie starts down to the fly shop/bar where for some reason several vets, mostly Viet era gather for a Sunday drinking session.
We bring down around 50 to 75 starts, this year lot of different varieties of tomatoes.
One fella is in rough shape, walks with a cane, hunched over, struggling health wise no doubt.
He has told me he also has PTSD and sometimes he thinks he should end it all.
Today he told me that last year those tomatoes saved him as he was having a breakdown and was contemplating but those tomatoes needed watering so fuck that shit he said.
I hope this helps the other fellas, they will definitely take em and plant them...

Wisher619 · Jun 7, 2015

I started gardening with my grandpa when I was a little boy...he was a WWII vet...I noticed whenever I felt like shit I would go out to the plants and they would make me feel better....always lookin out they are

FlyinJStable · Jun 7, 2015

I am walking talking proof that It dose not take a Hand full of pilz and a Friggin dozen PH.D-ed Guys wearing lab coats
to Fix this Vet,
Just a few words on a forum
some great conversations
and a Garden of Dreams.
Its is proving itself more and more every Day.
Time to water my Ladies....
Peace

Wisher619 · Jun 7, 2015

@FlyinJStable I second that....when I got out I was taking about 7 differ scripts.... now nothing but the Devils Lettuce!!!!! and more clear headed then ever...my wife can attest..

Tnelz · Jun 7, 2015

Not a vet except for of the injustice system but glad this thread is up. Much respect to all of u that I know and the ones I don't. Respect and good vibes yall.

Any Veterans Out There?

Any Veterans Out There?

Storm Raven

putembk

Mr_GreenGenes

putembk

Wisher619

organicpanic

happy b

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Power OG

putembk

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Seamaiden

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friend

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Any Veterans Out There?

Any Veterans Out There?

Storm Raven

putembk

Mr_GreenGenes

putembk

Wisher619

organicpanic

happy b

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Power OG

putembk

Storm Raven

Wisher619

Mr_GreenGenes

Seamaiden

Living dead girl

friend

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FlyinJStable

chickenman

Premium Member

Wisher619

FlyinJStable

Wisher619

Tnelz

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