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BlasterBob
05-27-2012, 20:36
Yup, this is me in 1955, that is 57 years ago and 57 pounds lighter. Joined the U.S. Army for a 36 month enlistment to learn to be a small arms repairman. Picture taken at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD. Joined the Army specifically to obtain this particular MOS (421.10) Those were some good days! OH yeah, that's an M2 Carbine.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/bobjan/762X39components002.jpg
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ray1970
05-27-2012, 20:44
Didn't have much luck with the ladies back then, did you?








Sorry, my smilies are still busted. Hope you know I was just kidding. :-)
Sharpienads
05-27-2012, 20:49
Um, the picture says Dec 13, 2010. Are you just trying to work the old guy angle so we'll all be nice to you :)

Thank you for your service, Sir!
SideShow Bob
05-27-2012, 20:54
Since when do you wear your Kakies for actual work ? Where are your fatigues ? Or did they still call them dungarees back then ? ;)
BlasterBob
05-27-2012, 20:54
Didn't have much luck with the ladies back then, did you?

Nope, I was just a clean living young man back in those days. ;-)))
ray1970
05-27-2012, 20:55
Um, the picture says Dec 13, 2010. Are you just trying to work the old guy angle so we'll all be nice to you :)

Thank you for your service, Sir!

I noticed that too. You gotta remember, this guy isn't in his 20's. He isn't the most tech-savy person out there. If you look you can see the reflection of an old guy taking a picture of the picture. :-)
BlasterBob
05-27-2012, 20:57
Since when do you wear your Kakies for actual work ? Where are your fatigues ? Or did they still call them dungarees back then ? ;)

We called them fatigues. Normally wore fatigues to these classes but I was TOLD to dress this way because of some PR picture taking and they wanted a very clean looking young man for the picture. Aha.
SideShow Bob
05-27-2012, 20:57
I noticed that too. You gotta remember, this guy isn't in his 20's. He isn't the most tech-savy person out there. If you look you can see the reflection of an old guy taking a picture of the picture. :-)

Kind of looks like a ghost image thing in reverse....
Sharpienads
05-27-2012, 20:57
I noticed that too. You gotta remember, this guy isn't in his 20's. He isn't the most tech-savy person out there. If you look you can see the reflection of an old guy taking a picture of the picture. :-)

Yeah I know, just giving an old man a hard time, it's what I do :)

I did not notice the reflection.
BlasterBob
05-27-2012, 20:59
I noticed that too. You gotta remember, this guy isn't in his 20's. He isn't the most tech-savy person out there. If you look you can see the reflection of an old guy taking a picture of the picture. :-)

Yeah, I superimposed that picture, pretty tricky (for an OLD fart) huh.[ROFL3]
jplove71
05-27-2012, 21:03
I noticed that too. You gotta remember, this guy isn't in his 20's. He isn't the most tech-savy person out there. If you look you can see the reflection of an old guy taking a picture of the picture. :-)Without a scanner, there isn't any other way to get it digitized. =)
ray1970
05-27-2012, 21:05
Without a scanner, there isn't any other way to get it digitized. =)

Good point. :-)
lpgasman
05-27-2012, 21:08
Looks like harry potters fashah.:)
BPTactical
05-27-2012, 21:12
Without a scanner, there isn't any other way to get it digitized. =)

And then it can be layered!
Just like a "Long Form Birth Certificate"!

Neat pic Bob.
Thanks for your service and sharing!
Scanker19
05-27-2012, 21:12
Didn't have much luck with the ladies back then, did you?

chicks dig M2 carbines. Bob was a lady killer I bet.
Sharpienads
05-27-2012, 21:20
chicks dig M2 carbines. Bob was a lady killer I bet.

A lot of dudes dig M2 carbines as well...

I'm not tryin' to say anything, I'm just sayin'.
Mazin
05-27-2012, 23:01
chicks dig M2 carbines. Bob was a lady killer I bet.

I agree he probably laid more pipe then landgraf, it was the "wally" look all those kids were in back then.

Very cool thanks for posting!
zteknik
05-27-2012, 23:19
Thanks for sharing those Bob.
Betcha your a wiz at fixin them now. :)
BlasterBob
05-28-2012, 09:17
Without a scanner, there isn't any other way to get it digitized. =)

We do have a scanner but I didn't even think of utilizing it. Hey, it's hell to get old and forgetful. You guys mend your ways and you will also get to be an old fart. :-((
BlasterBob
05-28-2012, 09:22
chicks dig M2 carbines. Bob was a lady killer I bet.

Hey, I aint never kilt no ladeez. LOL.
Bailey Guns
05-28-2012, 09:48
Great picture, Bob! I didn't even know we had guns...or an Army that long ago.

:)
BlasterBob
05-28-2012, 10:07
Great picture, Bob! I didn't even know we had guns...or an Army that long ago.

:)
Yeah, I worked mainly on wheellocks and flintlocks. <;-))))
Daniel_187
05-28-2012, 10:19
Bob,

Very cool photo, Love the M2 carbine. My grandpa carried an M1 carbine in WWII and it saved his butt a few times.
jackthewall81
05-28-2012, 10:25
Thank you for your service blaster bob!


And thank you every veteran on this board for your service! God bless y'all.
rondog
05-28-2012, 10:30
1955? Damn, I was born in '56 and I thought I was an old fart!

M2 carbines....mmmmmm http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/funnies/droolinghomer1.jpg
BlasterBob
05-28-2012, 10:59
1955? Damn, I was born in '56 and I thought I was an old fart!


Hey, I've only got 20 years on you.

Hope all you guys have a great Memorial Day and BE SAFE.
zteknik
05-28-2012, 11:28
Hope all you guys have a great Memorial Day and BE SAFE.
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to do so-God Bless!!