Another Arkansan

[jholler]

Hi y'all,
I've been looking for a 3/4 ton 4x4 to replace the truck I swapped in on the "cash for clunkers" deal, and decided that a M1009 would fit my bill nicely...as luck would have it, I found one right here in Jonesboro Arkansas in really good running condition, only a few rust spots on the body, and right in my price range! Got my '86 M1009 courtesy of the 135th Avn of the Missouri National Guard 3 days ago, and I am lovin it. I've been snooping the forums, and gathering info on A)installing a class 3 hitch so I can pull my pontoon boat or my tractor, and B) getting set up to filter and run a WMO mix. I spent 4 years active in the USMC (0351) and the last 14 years in the Arkansas National Guard (12B). It's been a great run, but I am READY for that 20 year letter to arrive...I've got 17 years left to retirement as a professional firefighter, and my kids are tired of me being deployed. (I am too!) This seems like a great, informative site. Thanks in advance for all I'm gonna learn!

 

[lwizardl]

I am new also here, Welcome to the site so far I have been made at home here. Lots of very informed people on here

 

[mslogr]

Welcome to the site, from the other side of the river. There's alot of info here, not to mention fantastic folks.

 

[ARYankee]

Welcome to the site and the addiction!!!! You have come to the right place Like I said in my PM if you need anything just send me a PM or if you are in the Little Rock area give me a shout. BTW... Thank you for your service!!!! Enjoy the M1009 and this awesome site!

 

[rchalmers3]

jholler welcome and keep us posted on the care and feeding of your new addiction!

Rick

 

[deuceaid]

Welcome guys ( already said it to one of ya). You`ll like being a member here , lots of good info, but more importantly , the people, especially after you read posts like
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/35173-stranded-deuce-searchlight-nv.html

its a common theme here, most recent one I can think of was a guy who lost the rear main oil seal up in Idaho , and another guy that lost the front axle bearing in daytona Florida.

Enjoy!

 

[Goose2448]

Welcome to SS.

 

[68t]

Welcome Ar-Kansas to SS. I been around alot of you folks over there . I worked with a lot of arkansas guard over sea,s and went to the aviation schools with them. I go to petit jean mountain, to the MV shows. Might get to see you around sometime.