96StangGT4 & 3.8Coastie Military Appreciation
MM Screen Name: 96StangGT4
Name & Rank: Kyle Boehm.. PV2 (long story)
Years/Months in the Service: 3 years, 3 months
MM: What made you want to join the military?
96StangGT4: I have always been interested in the armed forces. My original plan was to join the Air Force, but I liked what I heard with the National Guard, and later on found out that I’m partially color blind so I couldn’t be a pilot anyway.
MM: What do you like most about it?
96StangGT4: All the cool things we get to do. On mission I’ve seen a lot of new and awesome things. Back home you just can’t beat rolling by the beach in a humm v.
MM: Biggest dislike?
96StangGT4: A lot of stress builds up and it doesn’t help being away from a home you enjoy very much.
MM: Best Memory?
96StangGT4: Where do I start? I would have to say watching missiles shoot down radio controlled air planes.
MM: What is your favorite military movie?
96StangGT4: hmm, Stealth? lol j/k That’s a tough one. I liked Stop Loss, Hurt Locker, Black Hawk Down, FMJ. I think Hurt Locker is my favorite so far though.
MM: Can tell us about one person in the service who has affected your life most?
96StangGT4: I think my SSG has had a big effect in shaping me into a better rounded, more knowledgeable soldier, and has inspired me to do better physically and mentally.
MM Screen Name: 3.8Coastie
Name & Rank: Brandon Leflore / OS2 (E-5)
Years/Months in the Service: 5 years
MM: What made you want to join the military?
3.8Coastie: I wanted to be a part of something bigger than myself, and give back to my country.
MM: What do you like most about it?
3.8Coastie: The missions. Being able to be directly responsible for saving a life is the best feeling ever.
MM: Biggest dislike?
3.8Coastie: Having to move every few years.
MM: Best Memory?
3.8Coastie: One of my first Search and Rescue cases. There was a boat approximately 300 nautical miles from Hawaii with a severely injured crew member. The Captain spoke very broken English, so it took our entire watch team to figure out what he was saying and determine a way to respond. We were able to coordinate and get the crew member the medical attention he needed. I will never forget that SAR case.
MM: Can you tell us about one person in the service who has affected your life most?
3.8Coastie: My lead Company Commander. The values he instilled in me are still my top values to this day, and I have nothing but absolute respect for him, even though he is now an officer.