‘You really went to Marquette?’

[muarmy81]

Army, I did two deployments to Al Asad (plus 4 to Afghanistan.) My Wing was tied to III Corps out of Hood so we were in Iraq in 04 and 07 - the latter for the Surge. Ever work with Warthogs?

Yep. My first tour in iraq was with 4ID, DIVARTY, which is part of III Corps.  (First duty station was Ft. Hood)  Second tour was as part of a MTT team supporting the training of an Iraqi logistical regiment and we did a lot of re-supply missions out to Al Asad from 2005-2006 but we were based out of Taji.

I was an FSO and even though I was usually directing canon and missile fire we always enjoyed CAS, especially from an A-10. (I think it's because of the 105 mm cannon you guys bring to the fight  )

[Goose]

LA---Where do you live in China? My office is in Guangzhou.

[warthog-driver]

Yep. My first tour in iraq was with 4ID, DIVARTY, which is part of III Corps.  (First duty station was Ft. Hood)  Second tour was as part of a MTT team supporting the training of an Iraqi logistical regiment and we did a lot of re-supply missions out to Al Asad from 2005-2006 but we were based out of Taji.

I was an FSO and even though I was usually directing canon and missile fire we always enjoyed CAS, especially from an A-10. (I think it's because of the 105 mm cannon you guys bring to the fight  )

We were integrated into the Fire & Effects Cell at The Palace so we worked closely and well with you Red Legs. We also had Warthog Drivers embedded as Bobs in the Fob so we could get up close and personal at the Battalion-level mo skosh. The Gau is actually a 30mm weapon but, as Ahbdul found out, we are the Ultimate Killing Machine.

I miss steak and eggs at the DFAC with the bros after a long night of schwacking Taliban.

[WellsstreetWanderer]

Anybody read "The Horse Soldiers"

One of first embeds into afghanistan was a MU grad

[Sir Lawrence]

Anybody read "The Horse Soldiers"

One of first embeds into afghanistan was a MU grad

Great read. 

[mu_hilltopper]

I routinely say "Go Marquette" to anyone wearing MU stuff, whether I'm in the grocery store or on vacation.

I was in Rome (Wisconsin) a few years back and a couple approached me .. turns out, his dad was a radio broadcaster (announcer?) and had dozens of audio tapes of him and Al.     

I gave them my info, hoping that they could get the tapes to me, and I'd digitize them and get them on the wiki or something.    Unfortunately, they never contacted me.  Sad those tapes will just sit in someone's basement.

[garekis]

I routinely say "Go Marquette" to anyone wearing MU stuff, whether I'm in the grocery store or on vacation.

I do the same thing.  Five or so years ago, I was in Destin, FL with my family for Spring Break and within minutes of arriving at the beach on the first day, I saw a guy and his son wearing Marquette Ts.  Excited to see a fellow alum in FL, I walked up and introduced myself.  While he was very friendly, he did explain to me that roughly half the State of Wisconsin travels to the FL Panhandle for Spring Break.  He must have been right - I saw more Marquette gear that week than I had in the 15 years since graduating.

[muarmy81]

We were integrated into the Fire & Effects Cell at The Palace so we worked closely and well with you Red Legs. We also had Warthog Drivers embedded as Bobs in the Fob so we could get up close and personal at the Battalion-level mo skosh. The Gau is actually a 30mm weapon but, as Ahbdul found out, we are the Ultimate Killing Machine.

I miss steak and eggs at the DFAC with the bros after a long night of schwacking Taliban.

Yep.  Steak and eggs was every Sunday out at Samarra East Airfield...no DFAC (They were T-rations) but plenty of pistol pete hot sauce. 

My mistake on the A-10, I was thinking of the AC 130...scary sight to see as an enemy, a C-130 circling around a target and letting loose artillery rounds from the sky.

[MUCrew]

If I ever see people wearing MU gear or have decals on their car relating to MU, I immediately think they are my best friend.  My fiancé thinks I'm crazy.

[MUEng92]

We were integrated into the Fire & Effects Cell at The Palace so we worked closely and well with you Red Legs. We also had Warthog Drivers embedded as Bobs in the Fob so we could get up close and personal at the Battalion-level mo skosh. The Gau is actually a 30mm weapon but, as Ahbdul found out, we are the Ultimate Killing Machine.

C'mon, you guys are just making up that lingo to make us non-military feel like idiots right?  I feel like the first time I tried to watch guys at work play Sheepshead (having grown up in Illinois).  18 years later and I still swear they were just making up words on the fly.

[🏀]

If I ever see people wearing MU gear or have decals on their car relating to MU, I immediately think they are my best friend.  My fiancé thinks I'm crazy.

Hello, fitness friend.

[LA]

LA---Where do you live in China? My office is in Guangzhou.

I'm actually in Shenzhen...we're practically neighbors. How are those riots treating you?

[Rockmic87]

This thread is a joke

[LA]

This thread is a joke

No recruiting news, no open gyms or individual workouts, no summer league, it is the middle of june.....what do you expect?

[MU Avenue]

This thread is a joke

I am guessing Rockmic87 goes through life dismissing almost everything as a “joke” or as “bullsh**.”

Like him, many of us were excessively critical, dismissive or sarcastic earlier in our lives. Then we grew up.

I like this thread. I would like to read more here about how people have responded to our being connected to Marquette. Your having worn a Marquette T-shirt, sweatshirt or hat has led to what -- and where?

I find that reaction to Marquette along the Eastern Seaboard is enthusiastic. Many people in the Atlantic states and in Washington, DC, have much good to say about ol’ MU.

I have found this to be the case in Chicago, Minneapolis and Detroit, too. And at a meeting a couple of years back at The University of Texas at Austin, a group of professors and graduate students noted that I was wearing a Marquette polo shirt and that group was rather generous when declaring admiration for MU.

I still have trouble getting a read on how Milwaukee and Wisconsin view Marquette.

[Hards Alumni]

This thread is a joke

Looking through your 'recent' posts, I have noticed that you really never bring anything to any conversation.  Probably because you are just a troll.

[Goose]

LA---Am currently in Milwaukee. Travel to China approx 4-6 weeks and often in Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Next time I will wear my Warrior short so you know it is me:) Class of '85 here.

[MUMac]

I'm actually in Shenzhen...we're practically neighbors. How are those riots treating you?

My daughter just landed in China with some classmates from her High School.  You may see a few more MU T-shirts over the next 10 days ...   

[warthog-driver]

Yep.  Steak and eggs was every Sunday out at Samarra East Airfield...no DFAC (They were T-rations) but plenty of pistol pete hot sauce. My mistake on the A-10, I was thinking of the AC 130...scary sight to see as an enemy, a C-130 circling around a target and letting loose artillery rounds from the sky.

Puff the Magic Dragon is flown by AFSOC and definitely puts the wood to the bad guys. It is an awesome display of shock, awe, reverance, fire and brimstone rolled into one pudgy package. Problem with the Fat Albert is its lack of speed and precision. The AC 130 is therefore a mission dedicated asset.

The role of the A-10 is rapid reaction to provide precision Close Air Support for our ground troops engaged in mortal combat. We have had many a soldier and Marine tell us nothing looked more beautiful than a Hawg coming in at the speed of heat 40 feet off the deck spitting enriched uranium rounds into towel headed, pork averse jihadis. We often put ordnance 30 feet from our guys with devastating effect. In addition to the GAU we carry a suite of iron that has given a lot of insurgents the opportunity to meet Mr Allah. The A-10 Thunderbolt II - when it absolutely, positively has to be destroyed overnight.

Roger the importance of Pistol Pete. As a spoiled, silver spooned Air Force flier, however, I insist on Avery Island's finest. Your typical Warthog Driver never leaves home plate without a mini bottle of Tabasco in his flight suit. Surviving in the bush on snake, rat and camel is a whole lot easier with a dash of Tabasco!

[warthog-driver]

Yep. My first tour in iraq was with 4ID, DIVARTY, which is part of III Corps.  (First duty station was Ft. Hood)  Second tour was as part of a MTT team supporting the training of an Iraqi logistical regiment and we did a lot of re-supply missions out to Al Asad from 2005-2006 but we were based out of Taji.

I was an FSO and even though I was usually directing canon and missile fire we always enjoyed CAS, especially from an A-10. (I think it's because of the 105 mm cannon you guys bring to the fight   )

By the way, Thanks for serving, Bro. It's an honor to know another MU grad with blisters on his ass and sand in his boots. Keep the Faith and Aim High.

Col Crash, USAF
Bronze Star, Air Medal with Combat V, OIF, OEF, Desert Storm

[MARQKC]

This is a really cool topic.

My wife goes crazy when I see a car with a Marquette window sticker or license plate frame and then follow that car for several blocks waving and honking. Or, I'll chase somebody down a shopping center mall, get into a five-minute conversation, and miss the start of the movie.

It's a relief to visit Milwaukee. I feel liberated from the need to do that.

[77ncaachamps]

As a side note, I'm a NorCal dude and whenever I see a Wisconsin plate, I speed up, and slow down in front of them so they can recognize the Marquette Alumni license plate frame on my car.

I do that just hoping they'd reciprocate. So far, of the four people I 've done it to, no one has honked back in recognition - of the plate frame, not the slowing down in front of them.

[Thomas' Danish Delight]

As a side note, I'm a NorCal dude and whenever I see a Wisconsin plate, I speed up, and slow down in front of them so they can recognize the Marquette Alumni license plate frame on my car.

I do that just hoping they'd reciprocate. So far, of the four people I 've done it to, no one has honked back in recognition - of the plate frame, not the slowing down in front of them.

Hahaha...I do the exact same thing!  I'm in the DC area though...one time I saw what must have been one of Wisconsin's team buses with the big "W" and the Badger painted on it...not sure what team though, didn't get a good look of who was inside.

I sped up and switched lanes so that I was in front of them...slowed down...and as they switched lanes to pass me up, I sped off again.

[Rockmic87]

Looking through your 'recent' posts, I have noticed that you really never bring anything to any conversation.  Probably because you are just a troll.

I haven't posted on this site in a while, so I don't know what you mean by "recent posts". Clever though... 

[Skatastrophy]

I haven't posted on this site in a while, so I don't know what you mean by "recent posts". Clever though... 

Not just clever.  True.

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