New Guy on the Blog

[jonttodd]

I am a military history and strategy buff, strictly amateur. I've never served. I am in my 60's, single, and live in Washington State. I wanted to someplace to discuss military topics. I won't post often. I mostly will ask questions and listen. I'm new to the internet. I don't even know what "thread" in this context means. Just "Topic" or is it more specific than that?

 

[odanny]

I am a military history and strategy buff, strictly amateur. I've never served. I am in my 60's, single, and live in Washington State. I wanted to someplace to discuss military topics. I won't post often. I mostly will ask questions and listen. I'm new to the internet. I don't even know what "thread" in this context means. Just "Topic" or is it more specific than that?

Welcome, also a military history buff, mainly WWII but also the U.S. Civil War and the Roman Empire.

A "thread" is an original post with all of its replies. Feel free to post about anything you like, you're not on a pitch count.

Curious, what are some of your favorite reads on WWII? Who are some of your favorite authors? Is there any first person account of WWII that stands out to you?

 

[Godboy]

I am a military history and strategy buff, strictly amateur. I've never served. I am in my 60's, single, and live in Washington State. I wanted to someplace to discuss military topics. I won't post often. I mostly will ask questions and listen. I'm new to the internet. I don't even know what "thread" in this context means. Just "Topic" or is it more specific than that?

What you made here is a "thread". It can also be considered the "OP" (Opening Post). YOU can also be considered the "OP" (Opening Poster). . Just giving you the basics so you arent too confused when these terms come up.

The "Topic" of a thread can be anything you want it to be, but you need to put threads in their proper place. There is a "Military" section at USMB, though if a current topic about the military came up in the news, you can post that in "Current Events" or the "Clean Deate Zone" (AKA the "GDZ").

Im in Washington State too by the way. Im a former Navy Airman who worked on F/A-18's.

 

[Gabe Lackmann]

I am a military history and strategy buff, strictly amateur. I've never served. I am in my 60's, single, and live in Washington State. I wanted to someplace to discuss military topics. I won't post often. I mostly will ask questions and listen. I'm new to the internet. I don't even know what "thread" in this context means. Just "Topic" or is it more specific than that?

You just get out of the joint or somethin?

 

[lg325]

Welcome , you will find a lot of like minded people here.

 

[beautress]

I am a military history and strategy buff, strictly amateur. I've never served. I am in my 60's, single, and live in Washington State. I wanted to someplace to discuss military topics. I won't post often. I mostly will ask questions and listen. I'm new to the internet. I don't even know what "thread" in this context means. Just "Topic" or is it more specific than that?

Welcome to usmb, Jonttodd. Hope you enjoy the boards and that we appreciate honesty always.

 

[beautress]

Godboy my brother worked on phantom jets in the Navy his whole adult life. I'm glad you mentioned your service to this country, thanks for your service. You did hard work.

 

[Hang on Sloopy]

You just get out of the joint or somethin?

Dude!!!.LOLOLOLOL

I know humor, and you're in the top 3 of anyone I ever saw.lololol

 

[Ridgerunner]

jonttodd

 

[ClaireH]

Welcome to USMB New Guy! You will find a lot of different topics and many interesting conversations. Just target topics, learn posters MO’s (obvious usually), and steer your course to avoid unnecessary damage to your craft! Enjoy

 

[Road Runner]

Hello there, it's really nice to meet you.

 

[Hang on Sloopy]

I am a military history and strategy buff, strictly amateur. I've never served. I am in my 60's, single, and live in Washington State. I wanted to someplace to discuss military topics. I won't post often. I mostly will ask questions and listen. I'm new to the internet. I don't even know what "thread" in this context means. Just "Topic" or is it more specific than that?

Be happy you just discovered the net. You haven't wasted any of your life the last 30 yrs....lololol


You've never posted in a place like this right. HMMMMMM...... I hope you stay and don't leave a very very confused train wreck...lol

 

[Sunni Man]

.......... it's total war here and we don't take prisoners.

 

[skye]

Welcome.

 

[Road Runner]

I hope you stay and don't leave a very very confused train wreck...lol

Huh??

 

[Hang on Sloopy]

Huh??



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Not everyone stays here......lolol

If you don't have thick skin you'll be eaten alive.....IMAGINE...............He has never posted on a board, less this one...lolol....May not be the best choice. Maybe a gardening site to get the hang of it first

Put him in the Flame Zone for one day and we'll see what he's made of

 

[ClaireH]

Huh??



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That kittie is definitely confused! Awww too cute to be that confused! Lol I love all of the animal Memes

 

[San Souci]

Welcome, also a military history buff, mainly WWII but also the U.S. Civil War and the Roman Empire.

A "thread" is an original post with all of its replies. Feel free to post about anything you like, you're not on a pitch count.

Curious, what are some of your favorite reads on WWII? Who are some of your favorite authors? Is there any first person account of WWII that stands out to you?

Know anything about Post Roman?

 

[odanny]

Know anything about Post Roman?

Not as much, for sure. Lots of blank spaces for a millennia after Alaric and the Visigoths deposed the empire.

 

[Donald H]

I am a military history and strategy buff, strictly amateur. I've never served. I am in my 60's, single, and live in Washington State. I wanted to someplace to discuss military topics. I won't post often. I mostly will ask questions and listen. I'm new to the internet. I don't even know what "thread" in this context means. Just "Topic" or is it more specific than that?

How about starting out with a 'strategy' for US forces in Kabul that could save a very insecure situation in which ISIS has the ability to strike with impunity?
Will they be able to pull off a S.A.M. attack? Would the Taliban help to prevent them?