What Do COTEP Members:

[SmittynTexas]

I am retired now, after 45 years as an ironworker. I've been out of the field for the last 30, but I still love to be high on a building top or bridge tower.
I have worked all across the country and met a great many people along the way. The last 30 years I worked with quite a few general Contractors, engineers and architects. I knew what I was to do by the time I was 6. (My grandfather, who raised me after my father was killed in the air force). He had a full american bridge belt hanging in the garage waiting for me. I started working iron in the summers when I was 15 and finished school and wore my belt full time until I went into the navy as a Sea bee, where I did the same job in Viet Nam in 67-68.

[WVBubba]

I am a drug dealer.....I mean pharmacist........prior to that I was a LEO for 5 years and a MP in the Army

[Boats]

Originally Posted by WVBubba

I am a drug dealer.....I mean pharmacist........prior to that I was a LEO for 5 years and a MP in the Army

Welcome aboard and thanks for your service!

[Boats]

Originally Posted by WVBubba

I am a drug dealer.....I mean pharmacist........prior to that I was a LEO for 5 years and a MP in the Army

Thanks for your service, Bubba (God, do I really have to call you that?)!

We have lots of former Mil and LEO here. It's a good part of the reason why I find it so comfortable.

[Carl in GA]

Former Army, now working as a Contracting Officer for DoD.

At least until they furlough me.

Edit: not a member, but answered anyway. I guess shutting up just isn't an option with me.

[Boats]

Originally Posted by SmittynTexas

I am retired now, after 45 years as an ironworker. I've been out of the field for the last 30, but I still love to be high on a building top or bridge tower.
I have worked all across the country and met a great many people along the way. The last 30 years I worked with quite a few general Contractors, engineers and architects. I knew what I was to do by the time I was 6. (My grandfather, who raised me after my father was killed in the air force). He had a full american bridge belt hanging in the garage waiting for me. I started working iron in the summers when I was 15 and finished school and wore my belt full time until I went into the navy as a Sea bee, where I did the same job in Viet Nam in 67-68.

Thanks for your service, Smitty!