+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 9 of 9

Thread: Staff Sgt Baker

Click here to increase the font size Click here to reduce the font size
  1. #1
    Contributing Member usabaker's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2017
    Last On
    Yesterday @ 08:08 PM
    Location
    San Deigo, CA
    Posts
    1,733
    Real Name
    Bill Baker
    Local Date
    03-29-2024
    Local Time
    01:05 AM

    Staff Sgt Baker

    Just back from El Paso where I and my youngest daughter (AirForce ROTC) pinned my daughter at her promotion to Staff Sergent.

    Got to put on my SEABEE sateens one last time, well my Dad's as mine was a bit tight. This was one of the best moments in my life.

    Attachment 101745Attachment 101746

    Our family comes from a long line of servicemen/women and are proud to have served.


    – Ira Baker was a Corporal in the Ballinger’s Regiments NY Militia in the War of 1812

    – James H. Baker Was in the Union Army Civil War 1863 – 1856 (Foot Note: Stewart side of our family served in the Confederate Army)

    – Raymond L. Baker served in the US Army National Guard (Pre-WWII) and US Navy Seabee NCB 59 WWII Liberated Saipan, Tinian, and Guam

    – Inocencio R. Malalis – US Army Philippine Guerilla during WWII fought on the Island of Cebu

    – Ezequiel M. Galon – US Merchant Marine Korea/Vietnam

    – Macario Galon – US Merchant Marine WWII/Korea/Vietnam

    – Petre Galon – US Army WWII (European Theater)

    – Richard R. Baker – US Navy Seabee Korea and Vietnam (retired),

    – Ezequiel B.M. Galon Jr. (Zeke) – Capt. US Army 5th Special Forces Vietnam

    – William R.R. Baker – US Navy Seabees and US Army Corp of Engineers

    – Jeffery A. Galon Major, Major, US Air Force

    – Richard R. Baker – US Army National Guard

    – * Jessica-Ann Baker – US Army Staff Sgt. Still Serving

    – Jd Williams US Army

    - * Megan Taylor (Baker) - US Air Force ROTC
    Information
    Warning: This is a relatively older thread
    This discussion is older than 360 days. Some information contained in it may no longer be current.
    Veteran US Navy Seabees - US Army Corps of Engineers - American Legion Post 0867
    " Only two defining forces have offered to die for me. 1.) Jesus Christ 2.) The American G.I. "One died for your soul, the other for your freedom! "

  2. The Following 12 Members Say Thank You to usabaker For This Useful Post:


  3. # ADS
    Friends and Sponsors
    Join Date
    October 2006
    Location
    Milsurps.Com
    Posts
    All Threads
    A Collector's View - The SMLE Short Magazine Lee Enfield 1903-1989. It is 300 8.5x11 inch pages with 1,000+ photo’s, most in color, and each book is serial-numbered.  Covering the SMLE from 1903 to the end of production in India in 1989 it looks at how each model differs and manufacturer differences from a collecting point of view along with the major accessories that could be attached to the rifle. For the record this is not a moneymaker, I hope just to break even, eventually, at $80/book plus shipping.  In the USA shipping is $5.00 for media mail.  I will accept PayPal, Zelle, MO and good old checks (and cash if you want to stop by for a tour!).  CLICK BANNER to send me a PM for International pricing and shipping. Manufacturer of various vintage rifle scopes for the 1903 such as our M73G4 (reproduction of the Weaver 330C) and Malcolm 8X Gen II (Unertl reproduction). Several of our scopes are used in the CMP Vintage Sniper competition on top of 1903 rifles. Brian Dick ... BDL Ltd. - Specializing in British and Commonwealth weapons Specializing in premium ammunition and reloading components. Your source for the finest in High Power Competition Gear. Here at T-bones Shipwrighting we specialise in vintage service rifle: re-barrelling, bedding, repairs, modifications and accurizing. We also provide importation services for firearms, parts and weapons, for both private or commercial businesses.
     

  4. #2
    Advisory Panel browningautorifle's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Last On
    Today @ 12:49 AM
    Location
    Victoria BC
    Posts
    29,839
    Real Name
    Jim
    Local Date
    03-29-2024
    Local Time
    01:05 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by usabaker View Post
    Got to put on my SEABEE sateens one last time, well my Dad's as mine was a bit tight.
    Good to see you all...congrats to her. I had my combat uniform on recently for a look after 13 years, still fits. It's been work though.
    Regards, Jim

  5. Avoid Ads - Become a Contributing Member - Click HERE
  6. #3
    Contributing Member usabaker's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2017
    Last On
    Yesterday @ 08:08 PM
    Location
    San Deigo, CA
    Posts
    1,733
    Real Name
    Bill Baker
    Local Date
    03-29-2024
    Local Time
    01:05 AM
    Thread Starter
    Quote Originally Posted by browningautorifleicon View Post
    I had my combat uniform on recently for a look after 13 years, still fits. It's been work though.
    That's fantastic wich I could get back into mine, I pulled them out of the old footlocker I knew there was no way I could get in them. Lucky though my Dad did 35 years in so his fit me (barely) good thing we have the same last name ;P

    Me and my Dad in the 70's

    Attachment 101747
    Last edited by usabaker; 07-20-2019 at 03:33 PM.
    Veteran US Navy Seabees - US Army Corps of Engineers - American Legion Post 0867
    " Only two defining forces have offered to die for me. 1.) Jesus Christ 2.) The American G.I. "One died for your soul, the other for your freedom! "

  7. Thank You to usabaker For This Useful Post:


  8. #4
    Advisory Panel browningautorifle's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Last On
    Today @ 12:49 AM
    Location
    Victoria BC
    Posts
    29,839
    Real Name
    Jim
    Local Date
    03-29-2024
    Local Time
    01:05 AM
    I did the whole thing too, stayed mostly the same outside diameter. Just got taller. Let's see if I can find mine...

    One in 1980 the night before leaving for my second overseas tour and one here at the end.
    Regards, Jim

  9. The Following 5 Members Say Thank You to browningautorifle For This Useful Post:


  10. #5
    Contributing Member CINDERS's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Last On
    03-25-2024 @ 11:01 AM
    Location
    South West Western Australia
    Posts
    7,734
    Real Name
    CINDERS
    Local Date
    03-29-2024
    Local Time
    04:05 PM
    USB pic of you in the 70's with your dad gotta love those flares bloke...........betcha don't fit into them anymore

    BAR looks pretty sharp there the latter cut of uniform looks far superior.

  11. The Following 3 Members Say Thank You to CINDERS For This Useful Post:


  12. #6
    Contributing Member usabaker's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2017
    Last On
    Yesterday @ 08:08 PM
    Location
    San Deigo, CA
    Posts
    1,733
    Real Name
    Bill Baker
    Local Date
    03-29-2024
    Local Time
    01:05 AM
    Thread Starter
    Quote Originally Posted by CINDERS View Post
    USB pic of you in the 70's with your dad gotta love those flares bloke...........betcha don't fit into them anymore
    Yeah, guess I wouldn't but if I did I'd look like this generation of fellas with their nuts squshed backup inside'm

    ---------- Post added at 07:03 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:02 PM ----------

    Quote Originally Posted by browningautorifleicon View Post
    stayed mostly the same outside diameter. Just got taller.
    Wow, you have kept in shape.. still sharp as a nail.
    Veteran US Navy Seabees - US Army Corps of Engineers - American Legion Post 0867
    " Only two defining forces have offered to die for me. 1.) Jesus Christ 2.) The American G.I. "One died for your soul, the other for your freedom! "

  13. #7
    Advisory Panel browningautorifle's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Last On
    Today @ 12:49 AM
    Location
    Victoria BC
    Posts
    29,839
    Real Name
    Jim
    Local Date
    03-29-2024
    Local Time
    01:05 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by CINDERS View Post
    the latter cut of uniform looks far superior
    Thanks, just think it's because I'd filled out by the end. Wider in the shoulders and back...

    Quote Originally Posted by usabaker View Post
    kept in shape
    Thanks...yes, I do try.

    First pic I was about 23 and the last is 60...I think.

    Unfortunately, my kids couldn't be convinced to join up, different mindset here...I'm afraid.
    Last edited by browningautorifle; 07-20-2019 at 10:32 PM.
    Regards, Jim

  14. Thank You to browningautorifle For This Useful Post:


  15. #8
    Contributing Member CINDERS's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Last On
    03-25-2024 @ 11:01 AM
    Location
    South West Western Australia
    Posts
    7,734
    Real Name
    CINDERS
    Local Date
    03-29-2024
    Local Time
    04:05 PM
    Twice I passed all the required tests & physicals got to signing the dotted line and said whoa up your too much of a rev head and hot tempered to buckle under I did serve in the cadets and thoroughly enjoyed it but then I was malleable my father served o/seas in WWII, my brother was a 20 year lifer in the RAAF who sadly passed away the week he was retiring to go to Qantas as an engine fitter, my b/inlaw went on a paid Asian holiday so there was plenty of military at home.
    But on discovering bikes and girls hell no way was I goin' in guess it disappointed my Dad thing is I went off the radar at one point for 5 years my family did not know where I was or up to, nothing illegal 'cept speeding and the odd well 'um 70-80's party sorta thing in the scrub, I would have probably made a good serviceman but my life took me in another direction.
    But one thing will never be erased from me is what my father instilled into me respect for the uniform no matter the service they are all doing their bit and that fellow milsurps is where I am at 40+ years down the track I have had a very interesting life with some rather alarming happenings in the world of operating cranes in the hire game, met many interesting people and places, caught in a chlorine leak, had acid rain literally sulphuric rain and so on.

    Before you ask No! I did not tip one over ever had a couple of scares in demolition with mis-calcs by the demo team last cut you got it, YEP! I take that question like a person asking some of you "Ever shot someone mister" absolutely the wrong question to ever ask of a serviceman ever and then some.

  16. #9
    Advisory Panel browningautorifle's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Last On
    Today @ 12:49 AM
    Location
    Victoria BC
    Posts
    29,839
    Real Name
    Jim
    Local Date
    03-29-2024
    Local Time
    01:05 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by CINDERS View Post
    whoa up your too much of a rev head and hot tempered to buckle under
    Sadly that isn't so. Too late now I know but we had lots, and all kinds. All can be tempered and handled. All can be moulded…
    Quote Originally Posted by CINDERS View Post
    "Ever shot someone mister"
    That's the first question asked, seems it's a spectator question...
    Quote Originally Posted by CINDERS View Post
    with some rather alarming happenings in the world of operating cranes
    I can imagine, heard about a few too.
    Regards, Jim

  17. Thank You to browningautorifle For This Useful Post:


+ Reply to Thread

Similar Threads

  1. U.S. 1957 Chevrolet Model 1503 Military Staff Car
    By Sarge1998 in forum Vintage Military Vehicles and Aircraft
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 04-15-2019, 03:18 PM
  2. Baker rifle chambered in .75 Rare or not?
    By mrclark303 in forum Black Powder
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 08-12-2018, 08:54 AM
  3. THOMAS HORSLEY: GUNMAKER OF YORK. By David J. Baker.
    By read6737 in forum Milsurps General Discussion Forum
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 04-08-2018, 06:06 PM
  4. Staff Sergeant Salvatore Giunta presented the Medal of Honor (November 16, 2010)
    By Badger in forum The Watering Hole OT (Off Topic) Forum
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 11-17-2010, 05:29 PM
  5. for mike baker...bm 59 stock
    By goo in forum M1 Garand/M14/M1A Rifles
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 04-25-2009, 01:32 PM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
Raven Rocks