Just be glad this forum exists.

I don't remember what year, but finally after enough requests for a separate forum and enough complaints about posts on the football board (or threads on the GB getting hijacked and temper flaring), This one was created. The intent was for a joint military and corps board as most of the military posters also were in the corps; along with there isn't enough traffic to need 2 boards.

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You could always introduce some sort of subject line protocol:

Subject: [BQ] Are the B-Co Street Fighters still the most redass outfit?

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HA HA HA HA HA, that's funny. A & B Company were the least red ass outfits in the 80's

Things must have changed rapidly after '86.

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Things must have changed rapidly after '86.

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Or 87

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... and have a Corps of Cadets/Fightin' Texas Aggie Band forum and a separate U.S.Armed Forces forum?

I ask because the vast majority of the topics here deal with the former, and if you weren't a CT or a BQ, you have little interest (although I admit to getting a kick out of seeing BGen Ramirez exercising some leadership initiative and squashing rumors about the Corps or the Aggie Band on this forum... good on ya', sir).

There are two worlds: that of the Corps and the Aggie Band, and that of our nation's armed forces. Some experience both, and some don't. Former CTs and BQs like to reminisce -- I get that. Just think that others who want to discuss/debate defense-related topics shouldn't have to sift through " best outfit" threads to find threads aimed at veterans. A former D&C cadet would likely find no interest in an argument over the merits of MARSOC.

Realize that I will likely be accused of casting dispersion on the military aspects of the Corps and the Band, which would be incorrect. Just think the two deserve separate forums.

Semper Fidelis

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Your proposed Armed Forces forum wouldn't have enough posts to justify its existence. Your idea makes sense apart from this, but there just isn't enough demand for it.

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This. If there aren't active, new posts in a forum, no one will visit it and it will die (look at Five Star General). In the Military forum, the last 40 posts go back about six weeks, and only 8 of those (or 9, if you count this post) were specifically related to the armed forces. Another 29 were Corps of Cadets related, and 3 were Aggie Band related.

If I recall correctly, many of the posters in this forum were formally posting in Outdoors as they were fed up with the abuse in Politics or General. The content left in Military certainly fits in better here than in Outdoors, but I doubt it could be split further without losing readers.

That said, as a former D&C cadet in the Aggie Band, I am always interested in the military-related posts in this forum. Although I didn't serve myself, I have many friends and family members that do, so I appreciate the more "military-related" posts when they pop up, even when I don't have any personal knowledge or experiences to contribute myself.

I'll propose a slight alternative to those that enjoy this board. I'll even reference the Zoo for their posting rules. Maybe beginning your post with the service or the Corps would help those looking to find their posting zone. I don't know that there are enough active threads on this board to feel the need to differentiate, but I'm ok with it. Thoughts?

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No one needs "credentials" to post on this forum. Our nation's military is the property of its citizens, and funded by their tax dollars. Any citizen has the right -- maybe an obligation -- to be apprised of how their tax dollars are spent, how policy is made. Read, post,... whatever. No one's checking I.D. Cards here.

Semper Fidelis

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Where did any one say something about needing credentials to post? I may have missed that part. If that was mentioned, I agree with you - no credentials needed to post or ask questions.

I think the military forum is fine as is. If people want a more "military" forum - there are plenty of others dedicated to such all over. This is a good spot to contact other Ags, both in the military and/or it's supporters. I don't see a need to split it based on the small amount of traffic it gets compared to other forums. It's a nice change of pace from the BS in the politics forum for sure. I wish more military Ags were here, though. It would be awesome to connect with someone before moving to an area. I think that would especially be useful for those guys/gals coming straight out of IET/AIT, OCS/BOLC, WOCS/WOBC schools (or other branch equivalents) and heading to wherever - be it as a reservist or active duty.

I enjoy some of the topics; but what I enjoy most is pushing the buttons of some of the people on here. There are a handful who need to remove themselves from the pedestal they have sat themselves upon and take a step back. Probably all Cav Scouts anyhow

Then there's GA06 who should have just flown helicopters with all the cool kids since he wants to take off vertically.

Totally agree with your post, Canyon. And I don't think this board needs to be split. My only complaint (and it's a somewhat minor one) is that there doesn't seem to be many active duty military who post on this board. In the past, I have started several threads about changes to retirement, military health care, and other current issues and asked for opinions pro and con from currently serving members. In most cases I got "crickets". So while I still post on this board from time to time, I have pretty much stopped asking about current issues that affect military folks.

And Canyon - you are a great poster on this board because your many friendships with military folks give you a good perspective and also your stories about your daughter living the dream. I always enjoy your posts and the insights you have from your daughter's great adventure.

Edit: Did NOT intend that emoticon

Appreciate it Norman. Don't know if you've seen any posts on it, but the dream is being bumped back a year. Car wreck against drunk driver.

I had not seen any posts. Very sorry to hear that.

Appreciate it. She had literally finished her FAIP tour the day before and was ready to move to T-38s then to F-16s Will probably be a full year before return to flight status. Severe lower leg break.

That is terrible! I am sorry to hear that. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Appreciate it. Heard yesterday that the other driver was not drunk, but drugged up. And he was out on parole

Yea for the legal system.

CanyonAg is good people and one of my favorite posters. You're no wannabe in my book sir, and your posts are always welcome here.

I'll second that motion!

Very sorry to hear about your daughter's accident, Canyon. Wishing her a speedy and complete recovery.

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My only complaint (and it's a somewhat minor one) is that there doesn't seem to be many active duty military who post on this board. In the past, I have started several threads about changes to retirement, military health care, and other current issues and asked for opinions pro and con from currently serving members. In most cases I got "crickets". So while I still post on this board from time to time, I have pretty much stopped asking about current issues that affect military folks.

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Hmmmm. Why do you think that is?