MAJ G. Miskovsky Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Hi all, I am a career officer in the US Army now posted to London to serve with the British as part of a exchange program. Served in Central America (80's), Gulf War I (heavy mech infantry, BFV's) and Afghanistan (special ops). Have worked in and around about every US vehicle since the M-151 Mutt and the Gamma Goat. Served 6 years in the mighty 82nd Airborne Division and had the good fortune of commanding a paratroop company. Have collected militaria most of my life. Currently own a 1942 WC51 and a 1943 Ben Hur Trailer. (both in storage in the US) Active in veterans organizations such as the 82nd Association, VFW etc. Looking forward to getting out to some of the MV activities here in the UK and meeting some of you and checking out some of the great events held here. Any questions on US Army past or present I will be more than happy to help out. If I don't have an answer I'll get it for you. Thanks for having me! Airborne All the Way! Gus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJ G. Miskovsky Posted September 23, 2007 Author Share Posted September 23, 2007 http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q47/Gustav61/DSC00025_edited.jpg[/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Hi Gus Welcome to this great forum and look forward to you adding another dimension to this site. Enjoy your stay in"Good ol Blighty" and maybe see you around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodge Deep Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Oooh she's puuurdy Welcome Gus, welcome to the WC corner of the clubhouse (the coolest place)...but thats only cause we don't have doors :whistle: take a seat got any gum chum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ives Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 welcome to our forum if you want to meet up with a couple of us in a couple of weeks there will be a show at the south east showground at ardingly near the m23 towards brighton hope you enjoy your stay in this country Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Evening Major :-D welcome to the Forum don't forget to Visit HMVF TV, the only Historic Military Vehicle Video site on the web. http://www.hmvf.co.uk/images/stories/Jack/hmvftv%20ava.gif[/img] to see what we get up to... :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Hardyferret Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 :wave: Welcome Gus Don't think that posting a pic of a Dodge will carry any weight with me or get you off clubhouse duties :-D The clubhouse kitchen :shocking: need as good going over before you get a chance with the dancing girls...................... by the way are they back from their European tour yet :dunno: Anyway, back to the point, come in, get the kitchen cleaned up then make yourself at home,help yourself to a drink from the cabinet and sit yourself down..............enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Johns Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Hi Gus, Dodge owner also in London here, just sent you a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Johns Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 [ in a couple of weeks there will be a show at the south east showground at ardingly near the m23 towards brighton h ..Whats the show at Ardingly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Hi Gus, welcome to the club. You will get used to us in the end. Have you sorted out which side the steering wheel is on yet? Point of Order, Are overseas visitor excused cleaning duties? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEnfield Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 [ in a couple of weeks there will be a show at the south east showground at ardingly near the m23 towards brighton h ..Whats the show at Ardingly? Nick, Autumn Country Show,.................if interested PM me, please. the military have got what could be the best spot on site..................but I need to know numbers. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 welcome aboard Gus and good to have you here. 82nd airborne - some serious pedigree there and you must be very proud of that. We do have some of our American cousins here amongst our members so there is some coke in the refridgerater and Chili Dogs in the kitchen..... With regards to clubhouse duties - you can start by washing that Stalwart that Neil has 'park' in the Gold Fish pond! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Right Jack, but increase the Dodge only parking spaces, we are taking over. Actually Stollies in the duck pond has set my fevered brain off. Do you know Otford in Kent? There is a steep hill down into the villiage with a duck pond as a roundabout, A Stollies dream. :evil: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Welcome Gus, We'll have to build a proper Officers Mess to go with the clubhouse. It is a tradition that all newbies have to do some cleaning duties in the hallowed halls of the clubhouse. You've been trained to delegate - so over to you, mate. Just make sure they keep their boots off the furniture. HMVF is the place for info, nonsense, ideas and good all round fun. We have some really knowledgeable people in the gang in addition to a few muppets. Hopefully you will bring a new dimension to this strange corner of Britain. A translation service is available if you need it. I often do, and I was born here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJ G. Miskovsky Posted September 24, 2007 Author Share Posted September 24, 2007 Thanks Guys, I'll do my hitch at KP! Looking forward to getting out to meet you all. (once I figure out how the hell to drive here!) :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ives Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 well if off duty next weekend and want to rougth it :whistle:we can arrange transport from haywards heath train station to the show on fri pm returning sun eve stretcher supplied own bivi bag needed under 9x9 tent on rear of rmp 109 calvados/southern comfort/buds supplied or bring own supplies pm me if intersted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEnfield Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 David, you busy this saturday ?? :whistle: Don't forget meeting tues night............... ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJ G. Miskovsky Posted September 24, 2007 Author Share Posted September 24, 2007 David, Thanks for the offer, will take a rain check. Have to get my troops settled in a new house (read: four of em, ages four to thirteen, plus Household Six element who has the combat override on all domestic matters) Will take you up on it as soon as we get settled Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Gus, you'll find them all welcome. We can always arrange a cage. :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJ G. Miskovsky Posted September 24, 2007 Author Share Posted September 24, 2007 Tony, That's what my Ben Hur was good for! No canvas and it looks like a field POW cage for little people! Just throw them some pogey bait and they are good to go! My two little ones can field strip a house faster than a cat can lick it's whiskers! (Pogey Bait: US Army Speak = All the chow the Pogues in the rear get, us field rats don't (PX Food)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Welcome to the mad-house Gus!! If you & the domestic detail are based in or around London keep an eye on these sites: http://www.coalhouse fort.co.uk http://essex-armour-softskins.co.uk/ for news on MV events just outside East London - particularly for next year!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Welcome aboard Gus, good to have you over! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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