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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/v3...ponents002.jpg
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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. :-)
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!
Since when do you wear your Kakies for actual work ? Where are your fatigues ? Or did they still call them dungarees back then ? ;)
Nope, I was just a clean living young man back in those days. ;-)))Quote:
Originally Posted by ray1970
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. :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Sharpienads
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by SideShow Bob
Kind of looks like a ghost image thing in reverse....Quote:
Originally Posted by ray1970
Yeah I know, just giving an old man a hard time, it's what I do :)Quote:
Originally Posted by ray1970
I did not notice the reflection.
Yeah, I superimposed that picture, pretty tricky (for an OLD fart) huh.[ROFL3]Quote:
Originally Posted by ray1970
Without a scanner, there isn't any other way to get it digitized. =)Quote:
Originally Posted by ray1970
Good point. :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by jplove71
Looks like harry potters fashah.:)
And then it can be layered!Quote:
Originally Posted by jplove71
Just like a "Long Form Birth Certificate"!
Neat pic Bob.
Thanks for your service and sharing!
chicks dig M2 carbines. Bob was a lady killer I bet.Quote:
Originally Posted by ray1970
A lot of dudes dig M2 carbines as well...Quote:
Originally Posted by Jordanls19
I'm not tryin' to say anything, I'm just sayin'.
I agree he probably laid more pipe then landgraf, it was the "wally" look all those kids were in back then.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jordanls19
Very cool thanks for posting!
Thanks for sharing those Bob.
Betcha your a wiz at fixin them now. :)
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. :-((Quote:
Originally Posted by jplove71
Hey, I aint never kilt no ladeez. LOL.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jordanls19
Great picture, Bob! I didn't even know we had guns...or an Army that long ago.
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Yeah, I worked mainly on wheellocks and flintlocks. <;-))))Quote:
Originally Posted by Bailey Guns
Bob,
Very cool photo, Love the M2 carbine. My grandpa carried an M1 carbine in WWII and it saved his butt a few times.
Thank you for your service blaster bob!
And thank you every veteran on this board for your service! God bless y'all.
1955? Damn, I was born in '56 and I thought I was an old fart!
M2 carbines....mmmmmm http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...linghomer1.jpg
Hey, I've only got 20 years on you.Quote:
Originally Posted by rondog
Hope all you guys have a great Memorial Day and BE SAFE.
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to do so-God Bless!!Quote:
Originally Posted by BlasterBob