Airborne ......all the way!
A small chapter in my book of life! Posting this in order to submit to the upcoming Military Insignia challenge. Airborne!
These are the original jumpwings I earned on my 5th jump at the Basic Airborne School in Ft. Benning, GA. They were pinned on my chest by my Jumpmaster, it was one of those “special” days in my life.
Andy -
Its a personal and professional honor to know and have served with soldiers like you. Thanks for your support and friendship.
Airborne
Gary E. Luck
Gen® USA
Airborne ......all the way! belongs to the following groups:
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Shelly Hiebert
Oh wow Andy….very special for sure and thanks for sharing this :)
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you so much Shelly!
Ken Thomas
HUAH!!!!! I remember Jump School, how could I ever forget. I went through Delta Co. “The Rock”. I was 20 years old back then, 1989
Andy Mueller replied
Ken, we were pretty close then (almost). I went through Charlie Co. in 1987 with my entire cohort platoon. From there we went right to the 82nd Airborne Division and then got divided to units throughout the entire division (originally we were supposed to stay a one platoon). Thank you for your service! Where did you go after Jumpschool?
Kevin Bergen
SSSssssuh-weet!
Andy Mueller replied
Nuff said!!! hehehehe
Michael Bermi...
” there will be alot of men descending from the sky today….. Hopefully, under deployed canopies!”
I don’t think I need to comment on this one mate!
You know how I feel…
The world is forever in your debt.
Andy Mueller replied
Indeed, no need to comment …. Just felt compelled to take and post this image, the day I found out that your visit is imminent!
Krys Bailey
A great still-life to commemorate that wondrous occasion in your life, Andy! Bravo all round! ;o)
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you so much Krys, too sweet!
Geir Floede
Beautiful black and white.
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you Geir, appreciate the visit and comment.
Michael Bermi...
Lol. ” visit is imminant ” sounds like you’re dreading it!
But I know you’re not really.
:0)
Andy Mueller replied
I am dreading that it is still an entire month away ….
imageofpix4u
HUAH! “AIRBORNE! My sons been at a fwd fire base in Afghanistan for about 2 months now. Got his first verified kill, rolled a Humvee and got his “dear John Letter”. Quite an accomplishment for a 19 year old. He still is without wings, but is working with Charlie Company supporting the 82nd. The facebook link is TaskForce One Fury. Go A I R B O R N E !
Ken Thomas
I got to Division in April of 1989 right after Jump School. I served with A Co. 3/73 Armour my whole tour. I was a 19D1P Cav Scout. “Scouts Out”
Anthony Mancuso
very nice work Andy!
Vicki Ferrari
What a beautiful thing to write – you must have been so happy! (as you obviously were/are!!:)... I love the way you have composed your image here, it is so emotive, somehow it really touches an emotional string in me – don’t know why but it does! Almost as if the emotion is coming out of your jumpwings and your book – quite amazing Andy! Hope life is treating you well these days, and that you are treating life well! It has been a weird couple of months lately…., for all of us, I think! Take care! :))
Peter Lessey
Memories of this sort is one that will last forever. I still remember my day. In many ways the person you are today is partly because of the Jumpwing you diplay here and the pride you hold with.
Well earned and thanks for keeping the memories alive. – Peter
Sara Wood
Congratulations! Your art work was featured in Military Related Art
Nancy Chambers
CONGRATULATIONS, YOU’RE WONDERFUL ART HAS BEEN FEATURED IN THE “AMERICAN PATRIOT” GROUP.
Arni Katz
Hooah! Airborne!
Carla Jandelle... 26 days ago
101st Airborne brat myself. Great to see!
Andy Mueller replied 26 days ago
Thanks for commenting and you service to our country! Love the Band Of Brothers, watch it every time it is on. I had a few buddies in the 101st. Still liked being on active jump status with the 82nd though ….
Carla Jandelle... 26 days ago
A great movie! I’ve only known a few people in the 82nd….I started out at Ft.Riley which has nothing….....to ending up at Ft.Campbell which had EVERYTHING. I miss the comraderie and true friendships. if you’ve never been to that post…u should visit just to see all the ‘dinosaurs’ on display there.