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Posted: 6/20/2012 9:41:06 AM EST
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The position was created when the USAF entered the space shuttle program back in the 80s......
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Posted: 6/20/2012 9:41:47 AM EST
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The position was created when the USAF entered the space shuttle program back in the 80s...... That was my MOS, 911BadAss. |
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Posted: 6/20/2012 9:43:31 AM EST
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No gunners on the Shuttle, but the Soviets' Salyut program is a different story.
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Posted: 6/20/2012 9:45:56 AM EST
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No gunners on the Shuttle, but the Soviets' Salyut program is a different story. You don't know wtf your talking about 
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Posted: 6/20/2012 9:46:29 AM EST
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Quoted: No gunners on the Shuttle, but the Soviets' Salyut program is a different story. Whatever. Just keep drinking in the Kool-Aid. |
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Posted: 6/20/2012 9:51:10 AM EST
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It came about the same time the Air Force created the position "in flight missile mechanic".
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Posted: 6/20/2012 11:57:21 AM EST
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Posted: 6/20/2012 12:01:39 PM EST
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Shuttle door gunner? That ain't shit.
We have Ranger SEALs, Force Recon Rangers, Special Forces Marines and Airforce BJs on ARFCOM |
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Posted: 6/20/2012 12:11:01 PM EST
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True story:
About six years ago, I was involved with a NASA program to encourage students to pursue a career in space/technology/robotics. Part of that program meant that we visited NASA for a weekend and had several guest speakers. Engineers, Technicians, Scientists and even Shuttle Crew all came to give presentations and wander through the student groups. I ate lunch with a Shuttle pilot. I have his signed picture on my wall in my office. Over lunch I asked him, "Sir, I would like to know if the door gunner slot on your crew is open? If so, I would like to offer my services." Straight-faced. Deadpanned it. After a half second he laughed and said I was the first person to ever ask for that. I got the handshake and commitment to join the crew. I never got the call, and with the Shuttle's retirement, I never will. 
The only solace I take is that when the conversation ever comes up around here, I was actually offered the job of Space Shuttle Doorgunner. No shit. TRG |
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Posted: 6/20/2012 12:11:02 PM EST
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I believe the position was created in case the shuttle had to re-enter the atmosphere over hostile territory. Why do you think these guys are so bad ass? They can survive re-entry hanging out an open door. That's why they get mad respect, yo.
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Posted: 6/20/2012 12:21:32 PM EST
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Quoted: True story: About six years ago, I was involved with a NASA program to encourage students to pursue a career in space/technology/robotics. Part of that program meant that we visited NASA for a weekend and had several guest speakers. Engineers, Technicians, Scientists and even Shuttle Crew all came to give presentations and wander through the student groups. I ate lunch with a Shuttle pilot. I have his signed picture on my wall in my office. Over lunch I asked him, "Sir, I would like to know if the door gunner slot on your crew is open? If so, I would like to offer my services." Straight-faced. Deadpanned it. After a half second he laughed and said I was the first person to ever ask for that. I got the handshake and commitment to join the crew. I never got the call, and with the Shuttle's retirement, I never will. The only solace I take is that when the conversation ever comes up around here, I was actually offered the job of Space Shuttle Doorgunner. No shit. TRG Now that is 125% pure awesome.  |
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Posted: 6/20/2012 12:22:38 PM EST
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  Johnson Space Center, early 2009 /No shop, check the pixels |
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Posted: 6/20/2012 12:23:22 PM EST
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Was the space shuttle door gunner an Arfcom creation or does it have a history elsewhere (military, Internet)? As far as I know it's just a parody that started on here (no idea by who) in reference to people who play themselves up and exaggerate or even invent some sort of prestigious military position or job. However there is this: 
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Posted: 6/20/2012 12:24:04 PM EST
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It began in the 60s with the MOL program...
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Posted: 6/20/2012 12:30:36 PM EST
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Quoted: Quoted: Was the space shuttle door gunner an Arfcom creation or does it have a history elsewhere (military, Internet)? As far as I know it's just a parody that started on here (no idea by who) in reference to people who play themselves up and exaggerate or even event some sort of prestigious military position or job. However there is this: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/He219/more%20pics/6465179.jpg http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5060/5486483454_7a3ed2c4ae_z.jpg http://www.dfwstangs.net/coppermine/albums/userpics/10013/normal_1242132.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d162/Pat_Sajac/Rotors/nasauh1h2.jpg Thank you for answering my original question. |
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Posted: 6/20/2012 12:32:45 PM EST
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Posted: 6/20/2012 12:42:39 PM EST
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Anyone who stands still is a well-disciplined cosmonaut.
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Posted: 6/20/2012 12:47:24 PM EST
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Quoted:
Quoted:
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Was the space shuttle door gunner an Arfcom creation or does it have a history elsewhere (military, Internet)? As far as I know it's just a parody that started on here (no idea by who) in reference to people who play themselves up and exaggerate or even event some sort of prestigious military position or job. However there is this: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/He219/more%20pics/6465179.jpg http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5060/5486483454_7a3ed2c4ae_z.jpg http://www.dfwstangs.net/coppermine/albums/userpics/10013/normal_1242132.jpg http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d162/Pat_Sajac/Rotors/nasauh1h2.jpg Thank you for answering my original question. No problem, and I meant invent and not event (corrected in my original post). 
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Posted: 6/20/2012 1:12:52 PM EST
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About as close as it gets....
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Posted: 6/20/2012 1:25:43 PM EST
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I didn't bother with the space shuttle door gunner position i went straight for the tier 1, super cool guy,special ops space station door gunner. You can only get a chance at that position after serving as a Capt. in the salvation army and then volunteering for the 87th chairborne recon ranger marine seals.
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Posted: 6/20/2012 2:27:21 PM EST
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Back in the 80s we used tell people we were space shuttle door gunners when they asked about the SCUBA badge on our uniforms...
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Posted: 6/20/2012 2:31:21 PM EST
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Posted: 6/20/2012 2:43:02 PM EST
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True story: About six years ago, I was involved with a NASA program to encourage students to pursue a career in space/technology/robotics. Part of that program meant that we visited NASA for a weekend and had several guest speakers. Engineers, Technicians, Scientists and even Shuttle Crew all came to give presentations and wander through the student groups. I ate lunch with a Shuttle pilot. I have his signed picture on my wall in my office. Over lunch I asked him, "Sir, I would like to know if the door gunner slot on your crew is open? If so, I would like to offer my services." Straight-faced. Deadpanned it. After a half second he laughed and said I was the first person to ever ask for that. I got the handshake and commitment to join the crew. I never got the call, and with the Shuttle's retirement, I never will.
The only solace I take is that when the conversation ever comes up around here, I was actually offered the job of Space Shuttle Doorgunner. No shit. TRG Yeah, yeah. Whatever, buddy. You're like that guy I know who swears he got accepted to go to BUD/S but then his mom got sick. Poser.
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