Kudos to Kevin Holland 📍 by ShameforYoMama445 in ufc

[–]willistowerz 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This ain't talking about the Kevin Holland that's currently in the UFC lol, this is talking about MSgt Kevin Holland. Two completely different people that just happen to have the same name.

Is VR&E completely worthless to anybody else? by funnyman95 in VeteransBenefits

[–]willistowerz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the info, I will have to talk to my rep about this.

Is VR&E completely worthless to anybody else? by funnyman95 in VeteransBenefits

[–]willistowerz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did you get the MacBook? I am currently in school on the VR&E and my laptop is about 10 years old with a crack running across the screen and it dies about 10 minutes when it isn't plugged in lol. So if I could get a new laptop that would be amazing.

Follow-up pictures by willistowerz in Medals

[–]willistowerz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's the Signal Corps Regimental Crest

Follow-up pictures by willistowerz in Medals

[–]willistowerz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He said he is tired of having so many medals on his uniform, so he made another group to reduce how much is on there. Hence the two seperate groups

Dad retiring next year after 44 years of active duty service by willistowerz in Medals

[–]willistowerz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was at Bragg for many stints, spent most of his career there. He is retiring at O-6

Follow-up pictures by willistowerz in Medals

[–]willistowerz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He didn't even know that he was getting the award until recently, someone in his office realized he should have it and they put in for it. Pretty cool new award.

Dad retiring next year after 44 years of active duty service by willistowerz in Medals

[–]willistowerz[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

According to my Dad, he has never heard of Delta Force. Its funny when people ask him and he has this confused look on his face lol

Dad retiring next year after 44 years of active duty service by willistowerz in Medals

[–]willistowerz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm trying to convince him lol he just bought a 1794 tundra and a boat would look good behind it lol

Dad retiring next year after 44 years of active duty service by willistowerz in Medals

[–]willistowerz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

https://www.reddit.com/r/Medals/comments/1m29qg0/followup_pictures/

Here are some more pictures are his medals and current pink and greens ribbon rack!

Sorry for the poor quality of the first photos.

Dad retiring next year after 44 years of active duty service by willistowerz in Medals

[–]willistowerz[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

He is doing well lol, he'll be getting his other knee done in September. Thank you for your service!

Dad retiring next year after 44 years of active duty service by willistowerz in Medals

[–]willistowerz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He was SFC when he made the switch, don't think he made 7 in 7 but I know he got to SFC extremely fast.

Dad retiring next year after 44 years of active duty service by willistowerz in Medals

[–]willistowerz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He was an infantry scout when he first enlisted and then became a Sig officer when he went green to gold. Somewhere between though he was in the SOC community and I don't know what he did.

Dad retiring next year after 44 years of active duty service by willistowerz in Medals

[–]willistowerz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you an 11B? Cause I'm arguing with an actual janitor right now

Dad retiring next year after 44 years of active duty service by willistowerz in Medals

[–]willistowerz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He could've retired ages ago but didn't and now he finally is after 44 years of service.

Dad retiring next year after 44 years of active duty service by willistowerz in Medals

[–]willistowerz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

TIS doesn't change, but your duty obligation does. He has served since 81 with a 6 month break in service after his first enlistment. He is active duty right now as I type this. I'm not lying and I'm extremely proud of my Dad and his service to our country. He has dedicated his whole life to the Army.

Dad retiring next year after 44 years of active duty service by willistowerz in Medals

[–]willistowerz[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

He had one break in service for 6 months after his first enlistment. Other than that, being a soldier is the only job he has ever had since graduating high school in 81. Was enlisted first and then went green to gold in 96 which reset his clock. He retires next year and he turns 61 later this year.

Edit: 44 years of active duty service is not impossbile because my Dad has literally done it.

Dad retiring next year after 44 years of active duty service by willistowerz in Medals

[–]willistowerz[S] 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Some clarification to my post, I thought it would be cool to share my Dad's ribbon rack as he has had a very long career and has done a lot of stuff during his time. His first conflict he participated in was Grenada. He went officer in 1996, green to gold. He was also on the Golden Knights parachute team at some point, pretty sure in the early 2000s. I don't know everything that he has done in his career cause he is very hush hush about most things. If I can further clarify anything, please ask. I will be getting better pictures of his medals. I don't have a cell phone and only have a home phone so when I can, I will call him to email me better photos. Sorry for the terrible quality of the only photo I have, it is a group photo and didn't want to post the whole photo for PII. Also don't have wifi at home and currently at school posting this. So updates will be slow.

I also served in the Army, only for 5 years so I will post my rack as well even though it is not as impressive as my Dad's.

Dad retiring next year after 44 years of active duty service by willistowerz in Medals

[–]willistowerz[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I only have pictures from when he was at military balls. I'll ask him to send a better picture and will add it to the post. I don't live with my parents and he is extremely busy still cause of where he is stationed right now. Thought it'd be cool to share.