Military Veterans in CAP

[JK657]

Extended TDY (179 days) w/CA National Guard, Camp Roberts, CA

Camp Roberts=The gem of the California National Guard

[bosshawk]

Go to today's issue of the Fresno Bee and read about the "gem of the CA National Guard".

[Flying Pig]

^Sad huh?

[JK657]

I was recently there for pre-mob training... that place is just plain horrible

[PaulR]

I was recently there for pre-mob training... that place is just plain horrible

I just read that article...  Inexcusable.  The base CO, and perhaps higher, should be held accountable.   I think that the former base CO who commented to the journalist should be investigated as well... I am sure that the base was is pretty rough shape when he was there too. 

[JK657]

I doubt anything will happen. The newspaper has been doing investigative reports every other month or so. A few months ago they exposed a 100 million dollar scam where Officers were taking illegal pay offs on student loans

[N Harmon]

Go to today's issue of the Fresno Bee and read about the "gem of the CA National Guard".

You mean this?

http://www.fresnobee.com/2011/03/26/2326038/neglect-festers-at-camp-roberts.html

That starts out with...

"Most California Army National Guard members who deploy to the killing fields of Afghanistan..."

Yeah, I kinda stopped reading after that. 

[JK657]

The lead in to the story is a little cheesy but the problems described are very true

[Flymetothemoon]

After being in the cavalry, all I can say is soldiers with toilets, showers, and some form of rigid structure over their heads are living the good life.

Also, Camp Roberts is not operated by the Air Force.  When constructing or renovating an air base the priorities are as follows:
1.  Quarters for the officers and their families
2.  O Club
3.  Golf course
4.  BX
5.  Commissary
6.  Swimming pool
7.  Movie theater
8.  Gym and sauna
9.  Recreation center (necessary for ski equipment and boat rentals)
10.  DOD School
11  Hangers
12. Runway

[SarDragon]

And where are the enlisted folks and their families going to live? 

[AlphaSigOU]

On the other hand, Camp Roberts is where the satellite link (telephone and data) to Kwajalein is located... and if it breaks down we're screwed!

[PHall]

On the other hand, Camp Roberts is where the satellite link (telephone and data) to Kwajalein is located... and if it breaks down we're screwed!

It's up on the hill and it's maintained by civilians, so it's safe.

[Tphai109]

New York Air National Guard
109th Airlift wing
Aircraft Electrical Environmental Systems 2A6X6

Enlisted March of 09 with the AF waited a year for basic haha ugh Guard slots are hard to find.

So anyways im with Civil air Patrol in Binghamton New York (broome-tioga composite squadron) I was a chief but then after the air force went senior member, now im a Flight Officer till im 21.

[medicmike]

USAF Active 1986-1995
Lackland AFB, TX
Keesler AFB, MS
Misawa AB, Japan
Fort Meade, MD
DIA Clarendon, VA
Osan AB, Korea
Travis AFB, CA
Nellis AFB, NV
Medical Retirement Dec 95

Got into EMS in early 96 and am have been a Paramedic since 99.
Currently the Director of Operations for a large private ambulance company in Ohio.

CAP GLR-OH-003 May 2011
Loved being in the Air Force and am really enjoying CAP so far.

[Salty]

USAF Active 1994-1998
Lackland AFB, TX
Brooks AFB, TX
Shaw AFB, SC
Al-Jabar Airbase, Kuwait
Prince Sultan Airbase, Saudi Arabia
Doha, Qatar
Incirlik Airbase, Turkey

USAF Reserves 1998-1999
Charleston AFB, SC

[A3M0N]

USAF Reserves 1998-1999
Charleston AFB, SC

I love Charleston, I was born and raised in the area. 

Anyway, I'm not a CAP member but am seriously considering it. After ALS in the spring time.  Do I count? 

Active Duty Air Force 2007-Present (F-15 Crew Chief)
RAF Lakenheath, UK
Eglin AFB, FL

Deployed to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan in 2010.

[lordmonar]

USAF Active 1986-1995
Lackland AFB, TX
Keesler AFB, MS
Misawa AB, Japan
Fort Meade, MD
DIA Clarendon, VA
Osan AB, Korea
Travis AFB, CA
Nellis AFB, NV
Medical Retirement Dec 95

Got into EMS in early 96 and am have been a Paramedic since 99.
Currently the Director of Operations for a large private ambulance company in Ohio.

CAP GLR-OH-003 May 2011
Loved being in the Air Force and am really enjoying CAP so far.

I was at Keesler from Jun 86-Dec 86....what were your dates, what squadron and what AFSC.  I was a 304x0 at Alley and Jones Hall.  Member of 3382 MTS The "Mad Dogs!"

[Salty]

USAF Reserves 1998-1999
Charleston AFB, SC

I love Charleston, I was born and raised in the area. 

Anyway, I'm not a CAP member but am seriously considering it. After ALS in the spring time.  Do I count? 

Active Duty Air Force 2007-Present (F-15 Crew Chief)
RAF Lakenheath, UK
Eglin AFB, FL

Deployed to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan in 2010.

I was born and raised in SC too.

[medicmike]

USAF Active 1986-1995
Lackland AFB, TX
Keesler AFB, MS
Misawa AB, Japan
Fort Meade, MD
DIA Clarendon, VA
Osan AB, Korea
Travis AFB, CA
Nellis AFB, NV
Medical Retirement Dec 95

Got into EMS in early 96 and am have been a Paramedic since 99.
Currently the Director of Operations for a large private ambulance company in Ohio.

CAP GLR-OH-003 May 2011
Loved being in the Air Force and am really enjoying CAP so far.

I was at Keesler from Jun 86-Dec 86....what were your dates, what squadron and what AFSC.  I was a 304x0 at Alley and Jones Hall.  Member of 3382 MTS The "Mad Dogs!"

I was at Keesler from Sep 86-Feb 87.  I was in the 3400 Technical Training Group in 207X1 school.  I can't remember the exact squadron anymore.  Keesler was a great base.  Had a lot of fun at the Airman's Club!!

[aut0]

4 years Active Duty USAF
2 Years Air National Guard (MN/WV)
2A553B Heavy Avionics - Instruments and Flight Controls Systems
Lackland
Keesler,
Sheppard,
Charleston SC,
Savannah, GA,
Rhein-Main Germany,
Incirlik AB Turkey,
Minneapolis,
Charleston WV

Miss Active Duty every day!