Firearms repair - U.S. Army.

[BlasterBob]

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.

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[ray1970]

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]

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]

Since when do you wear your Kakies for actual work ? Where are your fatigues ? Or did they still call them dungarees back then ?

[BlasterBob]

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.

[ray1970]

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. :-)

[SideShow Bob]

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]

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]

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.

[lpgasman]

Looks like harry potters fashah.