My Original Thirteen era JOEs and others I haven't put into any specific eras. Some towards the end are support type JOEs that are involved with mission prep or behind the scenes support. The JOEs need a vetted Dentist, right?
Project Delta
GIJOE The Early Years
Throughout the seventies, the threat of terrorism began to grow at an alarming rate. Citizens the world over were shocked to see Israeli athletes killed at the Olympics. All over Europe and the Middle East, innocent people were kidnapped and held for ransom. Crowded buses and public places soon became targets of suicide bombers. Nations all around the world began to recognize this growing threat and took steps to deal with it, forming specialized teams dedicated to deterring the terrorist threat.
In response Great Britain created the SAS, France created the GIGN, Germany created the GSG-9, Israel created the Sayeret Mat’Kal and had other teams, and the United States created Delta Force. Made up of members of the US Army, this highly secretive team experienced a humbling setback at the disastrous Desert One crash site. The mission, to rescue US Embassy personnel held captive in Iran, failed due to logistical breakdowns due to the various services involved. Forced to re-evaluate their role, Delta Force became a more efficient unit.
As effective as Delta force became, it was not prepared to deal with the most recent terrorist group to make its presence felt-the dreaded Cobra Command. Cobra was a ruthless terrorist organization determined to rule the world. Backed by the diabolical Cobra Commander, this private army kidnapped scientists and forced them to create new weapons, overran small countries and installed new leadership, and sold weapons to opposing sides during conflicts. Unable to fight this army face to face, senior military officers at the Pentagon decided to form a dedicated special missions force to fight the Cobra threat.
Special Counter-Terrorist Group: Delta, codenamed GIJOE, was made up of the best candidates from the United States Armed Forces and Law Enforcement agencies, and was designed to be an effective quick strike mobile military unit.
During the eighties the small team fought against Cobra, winning key battles and effectively deterring the advance. New recruits were brought onboard as needed to fill essential roles (Ace, Tripwire, Cover Girl, Torpedo, etc.)
In what would become their first ‘official’ field mission, code-named ‘Lady Doomsday’, thirteen of twenty-eight GIJOE operatives were assigned the initial task of rescuing a high ranking hostage from Cobra.
The other fourteen operatives (two other had secondary missions unknown to the other team members) supported the strike team as a reserve force, providing transportation, security, and back-up.
While some outsiders believe the last fourteen operatives were part of the second wave of new GIJOE recruits (Gung-Ho, Doc, Wild Bill, Snow Job, and Airborne), it is also believed that they were other additions to the team that hadn’t completed the induction and training process. Some speculate that the fourteen were never intended to become active GIJOEs, but were used on a as-mission basis, as some data indicates. These theories are merely that-theories. The only person privy to the information, General Flagg, was killed during the Cobra attack on Ft. Wadsworth. His successor, Lt Colonel Langdon (codename: Little Joe), took over as the Recruiter of new JOEs.
PAC/RATs OPERATOR wf 1983-1985Codename: Arcade
Filename: Reynolds, Andrea
SN: RA Classsified
PMS: Radio-Controlled Technology
SMS: Electronics Specialist
POB: Wilmington, North Carolina
Grade: E4 Corporal (US Army)
BUGLER wm 1980-1984Codename: Bandstand
Filename: Ister, Andrew S.
SN: RA Classified
PMS: Musician (Trumpet, Bugle)
SMS: Armored Cavalry
POB: Chicago, Illinois
Grade: E4 Corporal (US Army)
*homage to the famous song by the Andrews Sisters
DEMOLITIONS wm 1980-1984Codename: Banger
Filename: Detweiller, Travis T.
SN: RA Classified
PMS: Demolitions
SMS: EOD (Explosives Ordnance Disposal)
POB: Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Grade: E4 Corporal (US Army)
Stationed in England during the late 60s and early 70s as part of an Exchange Program with British Army. Developed a fondness for traditional English food. Go to guy for all things Monty Python and Doctor Who.
MAGUIRE AFB LIAISON wfCodename: Barker
Filename: Price, Alexis
SN: AF Classified
PMS: Intelligence/Satellite Surveillance
SMS: Electronic Communications
POB: Ft. Worth, Texas
Grade: 08 Major General (USAF)
XP-14F NIGHT BOOMER RADAR INTERCEPT OFFICER wmCodename: Boneyard
Filename: Ruthel, Wayne
SN: USN Classified
PMS:
SMS:
POB: Tuscon, Arizona
Grade: 03 Lieutenant (USN)
Family stationed in Tuscon at Davis-Monthan AFB. Father worked at the Military Aircraft Storage and Disposition Center
MARINE SCOUT SNIPER wmCodename: Brass
Filename: Rappleyee, Kevin D. Jr
SN: MC Classified
PMS: Reconaissance
SMS: US Marine Band (Trumpet, Administration)
POB:
Grade: (USMC)
TRANSPORTATION hisp fCodename: Bus Stop
Filename: Barletta, Rosa
SN: RA Classified
PMS: Motor Pool Driver
SMS: Vehicle Maintenance
POB: Colon, Panama
Grade: E4 Corporal (US Army)
UNCONVENTIONAL WARFARE ADVISOR (Green Beret) wmCodename: Caisson
Filename: Keersage, Bobby
SN: RA Classified
PMS: Intelligence/Communication
SMS: Engineering/Medic
POB: Joplin, Missouri
Grade: E7 Sgt 1st Class (US Army)
served in the Marine Corps in Viet Nam, got out, then joined the army for special forces
*Codename is a two-fer. Caisson being the piece of Army that goes rolling along and the Vietnam city of Khe Sanh.
FALCON GLIDER PILOT wmCodename: Chalk
Filename: Burdell, George P.
SN: RA 019-30-1927
PMS: Airborne Infantry/Pathfinder
SMS: Intelligence (Photography)
POB: Goldsboro, Maryland
Grade: Spec 6 (US Army)
Born into a well-off family with international business interests, Burdell travelled the world with his parents, experiencing foreign cultures and languages prior to entering higher learning. An avid student of language, art, literature, and sports, he could hold his own at formal dinners and affairs with those thrice his age. While attending Georgia Tech on a full academic scholarship, his family pressured him to join the Foreign Service and become a Diplomat with the State Department, but a winter time visit to Italy's Gran Sasso introduced him to the use of hang gliders and a fascination for airborne military operations.
He joined the Army and after basic he graduated Airborne School, Pathfinder School, Ranger School, and Intelligence School. Qualified Expert: M-1911A1, M-3A1, M-14, M-16, M-60, M-72. Is familiar with all civilian and military gliders.
Peer Profile:
"He is a out-going, confident, endearing, charming, extroverted kinda guy who's over-achieving nature makes him a popular teammate. The Man was practically a campus legend at Georgia Tech..."(Note: After retiring from the Army, Chalk traveled the world looking for further adventures he could experience and take photographs of the things that interested him. After many journeys and hundreds of new friendships later, he later became the pitchman for a line of adult beverages.)
*my homage to the Most Interesting Man in the World and the Big Man on Campus Legend at Georgia Tech
MOTOR POOL SUPERVISOR bmCodename: Coach
Filename: Bandy, Marion
SN: RA Classified
PMS: Transportation and Maintenance
SMS: Vehicle Mechanics
POB: Waukesha, Wisconsin
Grade: E7 Sergeant 1st Class (US Army)
MESS HALL COOK bm 1979-1984Codename: Cookie
Filename: Johns, Terry C.
SN: RA Classified
PMS: US Army Field Cook
SMS: Culinary Services
POB: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Grade: WO-2 (US Army-Retired)
WEAPONS SYSTEMS OPERATOR wmCodename: Cowboy
Filename: Parker, Lester M.
SN: RA Classified
PMS: Weapons Systems Operator (FLAK, Whirlwind, HALS)
SMS: Diesel Mechanics/Electronics Specialist
POB: Ft. Worth, Texas
Grade: E4 Corporal (US Army)
Cowboy knew how to operate heavy equipment at an early age, having grown up around complicated farm machinery on a small (by Texas standards anyway) ranch outside of Ft. Worth. His parents were hard workers and believed in doing the job right the first time. They instilled in him a sense of pride that he used academically in school (honors student), and physically-playing third base (all state, twice), starting right linebacker (JV), and backup QB on the varsity football team. Cowboy worked evenings at the local grocery store to help his family and took his sweetheart to the drive-in every Saturday night during the summer.
While many of his friends expected to stay around home and continue working on the farm, Cowboy knew he wanted more out of life. With his parents permission he joined the Army. At the bus stop his family came with him to see him off. Cowboy shook his father’s hand, hugged his mom, rubbed his siblings heads, and kissed his girlfriend, promising to return to her. After Basic, he graduated near the top of every Tech School he attended. When General Flagg was organizing the GIJOE Team, Lester ‘Cowboy’ Parker came highly recommended.
Hawk says:
“With a name like 'Cowboy', I felt we were getting a wild maverick. I was pleasantly surprised to discover this young soldier was a highly motivated, hard working, and disciplined individual. Parker is well balanced and genuinely takes pride in his work. He’s dependable, intelligent, professional, dedicated, and respected around the PIT. Of all the Reserve JOEs, Cowboy diligently writes his family and girlfriend back home every week.”(Cowboy completed two tours with the GIJOE Reserves, and left the Team in the spring of 1984 to return home. With the money he earned while serving in the Army, Lester Parker married his longtime girlfriend and started a family. After the birth of his first son, Parker opened a small electronics business outside Ft. Worth.)
MEDIC wmCodename: Croaker
Filename:
SN: RA Classified
PMS:
SMS:
PMS:
Grade:
JUGGLER LIAISON wmCodename: Cross
Filename: Cross, Martin E.*
SN: RA Classified
PMS: Black Ops
SMS: DOA Agent
POB:
Grade: Major*
Untrusted Juggler appointed liaison, the Joes refer to Major Cross as 'Double' whenever they need to acknowledge him.
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST wfCode Name: Cross Stitch
Filename: Miller, Carolyn J.
SN: RA Classified
PMS: Logistics and Transportation
SMS: Administration
POB: Genoa City, Wisconsin
Grade:
Cross Stitch is the mom that every trooper misses and wishes he had in the field. She treats every troop like her own child, and gets them up and moving in the right direction - be it up and awake in time for PT or halfway across the world on a 4AM scramble. Completed Army Logistics school, Airborne Jump School, Master Parachutist Qualification and the Officers Qualification exam with a 91% average score, she is also qualified in the use and servicing of squad automatic weapons.
From the Files of General Hawk:
"She's the one that reminds you to pack cold weather gear when you head to Afghanistan, or lots of socks when you're running through the swamps. She actually cares, and handles the little details. It may not sound like much, but it's the little things that make all the difference for troop morale."*
*Bio originally written by Raptor of joecustoms, with mods by me. Her POB is from one of the CBS soap operas.
MOBAT CREW bmCodename: Crunchy
Filename:
SN: RA Classified
PMS:
SMS:
POB:
Grade:
*Crunchy is the sound of slow moving infantry under tank tracks
MILITARY POLICE bm 1980-1984Codename: Deadbolt
Filename: Benjamin, Isaac D.
SN: RA Classified
PMS: Military Police
SMS: Base Security
POB: Smyrna, Delaware
Grade: Spec 4 (US Army)
CUDA DRIVER (Coastal Unit Defense Amphibious Transport) bfCodename: Depot
Filename:
SN: RA Classified
PMS;
SMS:
POB: Grade:
HELICOPTER ASSAULT TROOPER (Doorgunner) wmCodename: Deuce
Filename: Culbert, Walter C.
SN: RA Classified
PMS: Doorgunner/Heavy Weapons
SMS: Helicopter Assault
POB: Walla Walla, Washington
Grade: E5 Sergeant (US Army)
MOTORCYCLE RECONNAISSANCE bmCodename: End Run
Filename: Boyd, Daniel E.
SN: RA Classified
PMS:
SMS:
POB: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Grade: E5 Sergeant (US Army)
*using the design for the JOE on the BMX bike
SPECIAL AMPHIBIOUS RECONNAISSANCE CORPSMAN bmCodename: Fairway
Filename: Thompson, Darius
SN: USN Classified
PMS: Medical Corpsman
SMS: Marine Force Recon
POB: Erie, Pennsylvania
Grade: E5 PO 2nd Class (USN)
avid golfer
INFANTRY SUPPORT TROOPER wmCodename: Fast Break
Filename: Stockton, Larry D.
SN: RA Classified
PMS: Transportation
SMS: Artillery
POB:
Grade: E5 Sergeant (US Army)
RECONNAISSANCE (Scout) wmCodename: Frontline
Filename: Hatch, George Martin
SN: RA Classified
PMS: Forward Observer
SMS: Pathfinder/Artillery
POB: Jamestown, New York
Grade: E5 Sergeant (US Army)
"...the guy has a guardian angel watching over him. Not sure why he calls it, 'Clarence'..."
*After watching 'It's a Wonderful Life' for the millionth time I realized Mary's Brother was never shown onscreen again after his appearance at the Bridge of Remagen. I supposed that there was a real basis to the story before Capra got ahold of it. The worn-eared copy of Tom Sawyer has been handed down through the generations to son that goes into the Army. Frontline would be referenced carrying the book around. The figure would come with the book as an accessory.
SAPPER wmCodename: Gauge
Filename: Harvey, Walter 'Wally' B.
SN: RA (Classified)
PMS: Demolitions
SMS: Combat Engineer
POB:
Grade:
Father was a Certified Fireworks Technician and toured with him at various sporting events, concerts, and holiday celebrations. By the time he was an adult, he had become familiar with most traditional fireworks.
*Play on the drink, a Harvey Wallbanger...
MISSION SUPPLY OFFICER (Supply and Requisition) wmCodename: Gizmo
Filename: Hinkley, Royce
SN:
PMS: Logistics & Support
SMS: Electronics Repair
POB:
Grade:
COMPUTER/DETECTION SYSTEMS REPAIRER wfCodename: Glitch
Filename:
SN: RA Classified
PMS:
SMS:
POB:
Grade:
COMBAT ENGINEER (Seabee)/SCROUNGER wm 1980-1984Codename: Goldbrick
Filenaem: Kaplan, Meyer C. 'George'
SN: USN Classified
PMS: Heavy Equipment Operator
SMS: Diesel Mechanics/Explosives
POB: Hampton, Virginia
Grade: O2 Lt JG (USN)
*loosely based on Patrick Wayne in John Wayne's 'Green Berets' movie.
NAVAL OPERATIONS SPECIALIST wm 1980-1984Codename: Gunwale (Gunnel)
Filename: Simmons, Theodore 'Teddy'
SN: USN Classified
PMS: Coxswain/Sailor
SMS: Small Boat Operator
POB: Sarasota, Florida
Grade: E5 PO 2nd Class (USN)
Subject was born in a small retirement community in South Florida. Took to the open water like a duck and became a junior lifeguard in high school. Was active with both swimming and rowing teams in college. Initially joined the Navy for the GI Bill to see the world and experience new cultures. Re-upped to save money to open own commercial charter boat business after military service. Graduated near or at the top of every tech school attended.
Gunwale is the best coxswain in the entire Atlantic Fleet. He can handle everything from the smallest dinghy, to Patrol Boats, all the way up to the biggest aircraft carrier, and can steer them through the roughest weather. Every Navy Captain can’t wait to get promoted to Admiral at Norfolk just so they can have him pilot their launch!
(Note: Gunwale was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1984, his first field assignment for the GIJOE Team was piloting the Hydrofoil LCT during the Lady Doomsday mission. Gunwale’s last posting prior to discharge was the USS Jane were he participated in the Everglades missions.)
ARTILLERY SPECIALIST bmCodename: Hang Time
Filename: Samuelson, Lloyd G. II
SN: RA Classified
PMS: Artillery
SMS;
POB:
Grade:
In high school Hang Time held several athletic records, as both a punter for the Football Teams and as a Shooting Guard for the Basketball Teams. He discovered he excelled in math, using the angles, parabolas, and apogees to his advantage on the field and court. His exceptional knowledge led a Recruiter to suggest a career in Artillery. Qualified Expert: All NATO towed and fixed Artillery systems,M-1911A1, M-16A1, XMLR-3A, M3 Grease Gun.
From Stalker:
"I never want to be on the team opposing Hang Time in any sport. He can spend all day racking up 3-pointers or dropping footballs on the 1-yard line. But in the field I definitely want him on my side, especially when it's 'Danger Close'!"RIMshot MISSILE SYSTEM OPERATOR bmCodename: High Hat
Filename:
SN: RA Classified
PMS:
SMS:
POB:
MISSION CONTROLLER wmCodename: Homestead
Filename:
SN: RA (Classified)
PMS: Operations
SMS: Logistics
POB: Waynoka, Oklahoma
Grade:
Subject grew up in the family hardware store, where he learned every aspect of the business: sweeping floors, stocking shelves, inventory, sales, and balancing the books. Attended the U of Ok, specilaizing in Business Administration and Logistics. Joined the ROTC on campus and took his BA into the Army. Spent 2 tours at the biggest Logistics Staging Area prior to his selection to GIJOE.
AIRBORNE INFANTRYMAN wm 1980-1982Codename: Jumper
Filename: Bellows, Adrian T.
SN: RA Classified
PMS: Airborne Infantry/Light Weapons
SMS: Electrical Engineering Specialist
POB: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grade: E4 Corporal (US Army)
INFANTRY as m 1980-1985Codename: Leadfoot
Filename: Hsu, David
SN: RA Classified
PMS: Infantryman
SMS: Light Machine Gunner
POB: Medford, Oregon
Grade: E4 Corporal (US Army)
ASSISTANT AUTOMATIC RIFLEMAN wmCodename: Long Neck
Filename: Papadopoulous, John "the 'Mule'"
SN: MC Classified
PMS:
SMS: Ammunition Specialist
POB: Great Neck, New York
Grade: (USMC)
RANGE INSTRUCTOR wfCodename: Mags
Filename: Hogan, Sally S.
SN: RA Classified
PMS:
SMS:
POB:
Grade
XP-14F NIGHT BOOMER Pilot wmCodename: Mooch
Filename: Sirrom, Robert 'Bob'
SN: USN Classified
PMS:
SMS:
POB:
Grade: 03 Lieutenant (USN)
SPECIAL BOAT SUPPORT wmCodename: Patch
Filename: Charles, Daniel Patrick
SN: USN Classified
PMS: Fire Support Trooper
SMS: Gunner's Mate
POB: Rochester, Minnesota
Grade: E6 PO 1st Class (USN)
Subject served in 'Nam as a member of the Brown Water Navy, and is intimately familiar with operation all US Navy Small Boats. Qualified Expert: M-14, M-16A3, M-1911A1, Browning M2 .50 cal, M-60, Stoner 63, M-72, and Mk 18 Mod 0 grenade launcher. Graduated from: RTC Great Lakes, NAVSCIATTS, WIC-R, OBM, DSOM, PCAT, and PCO-R. Patch is known for his loyalty, calmness, situational awareness in combat situations, fastidious approach to preparation, and ability to man any station onboard.
From Gunwale:
"Why do we call, 'Patch'? 'cause in the middle of a firefight when the mission goes South, he's the glue that keeps everyone together..."(Note: Patch retired from the US Navy in 1995 after serving over 30 years in uniform. Was one of the first graduates of the Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewman ("Swick") program. He particpated in the 'Lady Doomsday' mission and his last assignment was in developing the Mark V SOC. He currently spends his time designing and building sail boats in his garage.)
CHAPLAIN'S ASSISTANT bm 1981-1986Codename: Pilgrim*
Filename: Harvey, Lucas A.
SN: RA Classified
PMS: Chaplain's Assistant
SMS: Social Services
POB: Tupelo, Mississippi
Grade: E5 Sergeant (US Army)
MEDIC wf 1980-1985Codename: Pillbox
Filename: Soames, Valerie J.
SN: RA Classified
PMS: Medical Specialist
SMS: Nutrionist/Physical Therapy
POB: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Grade: E4 Corporal (US Army)
QUARTERMASTER wm 1982-1986Codename: Pipeline
Filename: Scott, P. Grant
SN: MC Classified
PMS: Supply Quartermaster
SMS: Logistics and Support
POB: Dale City, Virginia
Grade: E6 Staff Sergeant (USMC)
CBR TROOPER wmCodename: Rainbow
Filename: Bivens, Roy G.
SN: RA Classified
PMS: Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Warfare
SMS:
POB: Lakeville, Connecticut
Grade: Spec 5 (US Army)
Subject's interest in the Science began after attending a summer program at prestigious Medfield College, known for it significant contributions to Medicine, Athletics, Veterinary Science, and Computer Technology. Young Roy was particularly impressed with the patents held by the school and both the Football and Basketball athletic programs. Realized he could further his academic education by taking advantage of opportunities provided in the Army, he joined and graduated Basic, AIT, Jump School, Special Operations School, and Chemical School. Qualified Expert: M-1911A, M-16, M3 Grease Gun, and most Allied and Warsaw Pact Biological Agents.
From Flash:
"Chemical Warfare is bad stuff. There's a reason why it was banned by numerous countries during war. As if war needed to ever be made worse."*Will use the orange version of Tripwire for this character. Codename is based on the mnemonic for remembering the color spectrum, ROYGBIV.
SWAT TROOPER wm 1980-1985Codename: Rascal
Filename: Greene, Rance R.*
SN: n/a
PMS: SWAT Intructor/Urban Warfare
SMS: Weapons Instructor
POB: Los Angeles, California
Grade: None (Law Enforcement Officer-TDY)
DATA PROCESSING SPECIALIST bf 1981-1984Codename: Readout
Filename: Hetfield, Blair A.
SN: AF Classified
PMS: Data Processing
SMS: Computer Technology
POB: Hanover, New Hampshire
Grade: E6 Tech Sergeant (USAF)
DRAGONFLY WEAPONS SYSTEMS OPERATOR wmCodename: Reaper
Filename:
SN: RA Classified
PMS:
SMS:
POB:
Grade:
TRANSPORTATION (Vehicle Driver) wm 1981-1984Codename: Red-Line
Filename: Devlin, Murray W.
SN: RA Classified
PMS: Transportation (Heavy Equipment Operator)
SMS: Diesel Mechanics
POB: Silver City, Nevada
Grade: E3 Private First Class (US Army)
Red-Line was born alongside the road in a ghost town before being raised among the bright lights of Las Vegas. Spent his formative years racing cars in the desert and working at various construction projects along the Strip, keeping the heavy equipment operational. Joined the Army to get out and see the world. Graduated: AIT, Motor Transport School, Cargo Specialist School, General Maintenance, and Transportation School. Qualified expert: M-16, M-1911A1, M-3A1, and all US Army Light and Heavy Equipment.
From Clutch:
"Red-Line is calm, cool, collected, taciturn, with a keen eye for detail, laid back to the point he's uncommunicado. But when the bullets start flying, you need someone who can keep their head on straight in the middle of it. After the dust settles, he will be the first one to stick his head out and crack that trademark half-smile. I guess after all the glitz of Vegas, everything else is pretty much unexcitable-unless of course, you catch him while he's coaching the Ft Wadsworth Little League baseball team."COMMUNICATIONS wfCodename: Relay
Filename: Ealing, Patricia F.
SN: RA Classified
PMS: Radio Tele-Communications
SMS: Electronics Repair
POB: Evansville, Indiana
Grade: Spec 5 (US Army)
*using the cartoon blonde version of Cover Girl
XP-14F SKYSTRIKER RADAR INTERCEPT OFFICER wmCodename: 'Rio'
Filename: Gennaro, David L.
SN: USN Classified
PMS; Radar Operator
SMS: Electrical Avionics
POB: Oceanside, California
Grade: 03 Lieutenant (USN)
*codename is a play on the first letter of his first name and his last name. Rio D. Gennaro...
UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS wmCodename: Riptide
Filename: Watson, Thomas P.
SN: USN Classified
PMS: Frogman-EOD
SMS: Reconnaissance
POB: St Petersburg, Florida
Grade: E7 CPO (USN)
COMPANY CLERK wfCodename: Roll Call
Filename: Sweet, Mary Ellen
SN: RA Classified
PMS: Administration
SMS: Human Resources
POB:
Grade:
ANTI-AIRCRAFT SPECIALIST wm 1980-1985Codename: Shoot-Down
Filename: Grady, Peter A.
SN: RA Classified
PMS: Anti-Aircraft Artillery
SMS: Radar technician
POB: Dothan, Alabama
Grade: Spec 5 (US Army)
FIM-43 Redeye,
HELICOPTER PILOT bmCodename: Slick
Filename: Proulx, Dennis A.
SN: RA Classified
PMS: Rotary Wing Pilot
SMS: Ground Support
POB: Odgen, Utah
Grade: 03 Captain (US Army)
INFANTRY SPECIAL WEAPONS wmCodename: Slow Burn
Filename: Aronson, Henry
SN: RA Classified
PMS: Armorer
SMS: Electrical Ignition Repairman
POB: Twin Falls, Idaho
Grade: E8 Master Sergeant (US Army)
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE bmCodename: Spook
Filename:
SN: USN Classified
PMS:
SMS:
POB:
Grade:
FLIGHT NURSE wfCodename: Starling
Filename: Finch, Robin A.
SN: RA Classified
PMS:
SMS:
POB:
Grade:
*wanted bird names since she was a flight nurse.
MEDIC wfCodename: Stitches
Filename:
SN: RA Classified
PMS:
SMS:
POB:
Grade:
From Doc:
"She is quite possibly the funniest on the Team. Always positive, always the first to crack a joke, but when the bullets fly and somebody gets hit, she is all business. No jokes, no quips, but professional and efficient. Her 'Snake-Eyes at open mic night' is the stuff of legend."MILITARY AIRLIFT COMMAND PILOT wm 1980-1990Codename: Tailspin
Filename: Fellows, Michael S.
SN: AF Classified
PMS: Fixed Wing, Multi-Engine Pilot
SMS: MAC Pilot
POB: Blaisdell, North Dakota
Grade: 04 Major (USAF)
TRANSPORTATION wfCodename: Tomboy
Filename: Jacobs, Marley D.
SN: RA Classified
PMS:
SMS:
POB:
Grade:
MARINE FORCE RECON bm 1980-1985Codename: Venture
Filename: Jeffers, Lionel B.
SN: MC Classified
PMS: Reconnaissance
SMS: Advanced Infantry Rifleman
POB: West Memphis, Arkansas
Grade: E5 Sergeant (USMC)
INFANTRY FIRE SUPPORT bm 1978-1980 (KIA)Codename: Voodoo
Filename: Bartlett, Darrell T.*
SN: RA Classified
PMS: Helicopter Assault Trooper
SMS: Airborne Infantry
POB: New Orleans, Louisiana
Grade: E5 Sergeant (US Army)
Codename: Warhorse
Filename:
SN: RA Classified
PMS:
SMS:
POB:
Grade:
MOTORCYCLE TROOPER wfCodename: Wipe Out
Filename:
SN: RA Classified
PMS:
SMS:
POB:
Grade:
PIT CLEANING STAFFMAINTENANCE CREWCodename:
Filename:
SN:
PMS: PIT Janitor
SMS: Base Operations
POB:
Grade:
MAINTENANCE CREWCodename: Pushbroom
MAINTENANCE CREWCodename: Scrub Brush
MAINTENANCE CREWCodename: Dustpan
MAINTENANCE CREWCodename: Ragmop
MAINTENANCE CREWCodename: Bristle
MAINTENANCE CREWCodename: Car Wash
SENTRY wfCodename: Bailey
Filename:
SN:
PMS:
SMS:
POB: Grade:
PATHFINDERCodename: Beacon 'Filthy'
Filename:
SN: RA (Classified)
PMS:
SMS:
POB:
Grade:
SMOKEJUMPERCodename: Benchmark
Filename: Haggarty, Ben D.
SN:
PMS:
SMS:
POB:
Grade:
*based on the renamed Modern Era Rock 'n Roll, Benchpress
SPECIAL SERVICESCodename: Bobber
Filename: Breger, David I.
SN: RA (Classified)
PMS:
SMS:
POB:
Grade:
*based on artwork on unnamed character
JUMP INSTRUCTORCodename: Booster
Filename: Bell, Arthur
SN: RA (Classified)
PMS: Aeronautical Engineer
SMS: Observer
POB:
Grade: Spec
*based on the Lunchbox artwork
PATHFINDERCodename: Boscage
Filename: Summers, Llewelyn 'Lew'
SN: RA (Classified)
PMS:
SMS:
POB:
Grade:
*my homage to Band of Brothers Major Dick Winters
GIJOE TRAIN CREWMANCodename: Boxcar
Filename:
SN: RA (Classified)
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MODULAR BASE CONSTRUCTIONCodename: Brick
Filename: Goodman, Leland
SN: Classified
PMS: Combat Engineer
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POB: Billund, Denmark
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*obviously a LEGO homage
MILITARY POLICE SPECIAL REACTION TEAM (Romani)Codename: Broxa (shape-shifting entity-witch in female form)
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TOMAHAWK CO-PILOT bmCodename: Bubbles
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AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE wmCodename: Bullfrog
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MILITARY POLICE wfCodename: Burdock
Filename: Anders, Corie
SN: RA (Classified)
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After her younger brother was severly injured on a school bus trip, Burdock dropped out of college to use her savings to help pay for his medical care. Joined the Army to earn money for school and dilligently sends the majority of her pay home to assist her parents. Graduated: Basic, AIT, US Army Military Police School
While not upset at her Brother, Burdock is upset her life goals drastically changed. Her prickly demeanor is the source of her codename.
NAVY FLIGHT CHAPLAINCodename: 'Burnin'
Filename: Bush, Edgar C.
SN: USN (Classified)
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*Burnin' Bush, I love it..
BARBERCodename: Buzzcut
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CHAPLAINS ASSISTANT wfCodename: Cantor
Filename: Darrow, Constance
SN: RA (Classified)
PMS: Religious Program Specialist
SMS: Musician (Vocalist: Solo, Ensemble)
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Grade: E4
Subject toured the South, with her sisters Faith and Grace, as part of the Darrow Sisters, performing in churches, high schools, and sporting events. After the break-up of the act, Cantor joined the Army to earn money to attend a Theological School. Qualified Expert: M-16A2, M-1911A1, M3 Grease Gun. Graduated: Basic, Army Logistics School, Chaplains Assistant School.
*...man of constant sorrow...
Codename: Catwalk
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(use ROC Cover Girl)
USN CARGO HANDLER (USS JANE) wfCodename: Chessie
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GUMMER's MATECodename: Crown
Filename: Arias, Greg
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*gregarious, a very sociable JOE. A good quality for a Navy Dentist
COMMAND POST SPECIALIST wfCodename: Dispatch
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Codename: Dixie
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Not your typical Southern Belle: prefers Skynyrd, NASCAR, and grits.
"I won't throw the first punch, but you can be sure I'll throw the last!"Codename: Dogpatch
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Codename: Drill Bit
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Codename: Fish Dive
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*no idea where I was going with this one...I think it's a ballet position.
COUNTER INTELLIGENCE wmCodename: Flatfoot
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MOTOR POOLCodename: Freeway
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PIT II Codename: Garrison
Filename: G , Harrison
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AIFV DRIVER wmCodename: Gator
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QUARTERMASTER wfCodename: Genie
Filename: Nelson, Jean E.
SN: RA (Classified)
PMS: Logistics
SMS: Unit Supply & Distribution
POB: Sebring, Florida
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*another homage to reruns of my youth, loved Barbara Eden
OPPOSING FORCE Codename: Ghost
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IADC LIAISON/ADJUTANT wfCodename: Goddess
Filename: Prince, Diana
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*updated Yeoman Prince to be in a position to assist the JOEs, while still being wary about their intent.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST wfCodename: Gremlin
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CID AGENT wmCodename: Gumshoe
Filename: Brown, Leroy
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*homage to Encyclopedia Brown
NASA LIAISONCodename: Hot Shot*
Filename: Stephens, Austin
SN: AF (Classified)
POB: Astronaut-Shuttle Pilot
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* = need new codename, I was in the middle of a Six Million Dollar Man marathon with this one
GIJOE ARMORER wmCodename: Longslide
Filename: Mackay, Andrew D.
SN: RA (Classified)
PMS: Small Arms Repair
SMS: Machinist
POB: Dundee, Scotland
Grade: WO-2
*using the Action Force version of Footloose
INTELLIGENCE OFFICER Codename: Makai
Filename: Nahaku, Kellye
SN: USN Classified
PMS: Information Analyst
SMS: Investigation
POB: Pearl City, Hawaii
Grade: Special Agent (USN)
Born into a multi-generational military family (WWII, Korea, and Viet Nam), Makai grew up within spitting distance of Pearl Harbor. A straight A student and athlete (Track & Field, Tennis, and Lacrosse), in her spare time she was a reporter for the school newspaper and a Yearbook Editor. Joined the US Navy and completed Basic, A School Navy and Marine Corps Intelligence Training Center in Virginia, along with several other related training programs. Qualified Expert: M-1911A1, Beretta M9, M-16A2, H&K MP-5 variants, and the JOE XMLR-3A.
From Chuckles:
"Agent Makai is a highly trained and motivated individual. She has an incredible eye for detail, finding clues to cases in the most obscure places. Given her athletic background, she can hold her own when chasing down a suspect and she keeps a level-head during a firefight. The JOEs need a variety of assets to fight Cobra, and Makai is an incredible asset."INTELLIGENCECodename: Mayor
Filename: Mathew, Chad
SN: RA (Classified)
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In his spare time, Mayor is an avid modeller (planes, cars, and airplanes), paints RPG figurines, and races slot cars on a homemade track.
*trying to fit one of the Wonder Twins characters into my universe
GUMMER'S MATECodename: Molar
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Codename: Moxie
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MOUNTAIN HOWITZER 2-3 people air dropARTILLERY SPECIALIST bmCodename: Pop Top
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DEA AGENTCodename: Pot Shot
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SPECIAL OPERATIONS WEATHER TECHNICIAN wmCodename: Rain Check
Codename: Gale, Henry M.
SNL: AF (Classified)
PMS: Meteorology
SMS: Data Analysis
POB: Merriam, Kansas
Grade: E6 Technical Sgt (USAF)
The JOEs are a rapid deployment task force that needs to respond to the threats of Cobra, whatever clime the fight takes them. As such, they need to have consistent, up-to-date weather data to plan their missions. The SOWTs are fully trained combat meteorologists capable of deploying alongside other SF operators and providing weather intell in support of all types of action. Rain Check is one of the best SOWTs in the Air Force and came highly recommended from Hurlburt Field. When he is not actively engaged in the field on a mission, Rain Check hangs out in the PIT Meteorological Center he affectionately calls, 'Trade Winds'.
From Duke:
"Hard to believe we ever really needed a combat weatherman on the team, since most of our missions are spur-of-the-moment responses to Cobra's threat. In the old days someone would get the weather report for the target area or click on the Weather Channel. Our pilots do the weather check before they fly, so we can concentrate on the object at hand. Anybody can stick their head outs and see if it is raining or snowing, but with Rain Check on the team, and in the field, we can stay on top of the weather issues and use it to our advantage. Oh, why do we call him 'Rain Check'? The guy has the worst luck with stores..."SPEARMAN wfCodename: Sarissa
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Former All-American Track & Field (Javelin)
SAPPERCodename: Satchel
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WHALE CREWMANCodename: Sea Dog
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SURVIVAL EXPERT wfCodename: Sertao
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PMS: Combat Medic
SMS: Jungle Warfare/Survival
POB: São Paulo, Brazil
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*based on the Tiger Force Outback design
DEF AGENT wfCodename: Shockblast
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*based on the renamed Shockwave
RANGERCodename: Snowman
Filename: Brown, Carson
SN: RA (Classified)
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*yeah, filename from a Christmas song...
TRIPLE AGENTCodename: Songbird
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VAMP MARK II DRIVERCodename: Surfer Girl
Filename: Noes, Caroline
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*my homage to the Beach Boys. She grew up in Hawthorn, California, just around the corner from where the Wilsons used to live. Her filename and Security number are reference to Beach Boys songs.
WHALE CREWMANCodename: Swabbie
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Codename: Tin Pan
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JUMP JET PILOTCodename: Two-Star
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*Codename is from one of the early GIJOE sticker books. He flew another Skystriker. The Jump Jet is from another early GIJOE book.
BF2K DRAGONHAWK XH-1 PILOT wfCodename: Volare
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AUSTRALIAN SASR wmCodename: Walkabout
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Codename: Warhorse
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LOADMASTER wfCodename: Waybill
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DESERT APACHE AH-74 PILOT wfCodename: Widow
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CORPSMANCodename:
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INFANTRYCodename:
Filename: Summers, Fred R.
SN: RA Classified)
PMS: Airborne Infantry
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JUMPMASTERCodename:
Filename: Spencer, Gilbert
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MCGUIRE AFB SECURITYCodename:
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MESS HALL SPECIALISTCodename:
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*working in a Chuck Wagon type codename
MIDNIGHT REQUISITION SPECIALISTCodename:
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MOTIVATION and MORALECodename:
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*at one point I had D. B. Cooper as a Paratrooper, but I wasn't serious.
Motivation and Morale is from the graphic novel 'Army at Love'
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MSPF MARINECodename:
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FLIGHT NURSE wfCodename:
Filename: Barton, Elizabeth T.
SN: RA (Classified)
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SPECIAL WEAPONS TROOPERCodename:
Filename: Sayles, John B.
SN: RA (Classified)
PMS: Advanced Weaponry
SMS: Research & Development
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*from the Beach Boys song, Sloop John B. "...so hoist up, the John B. sails..."
TACTICAL AIR CONTROL PARTYCodename:
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TERRAIN INTELLIGENCE MISSION SPECIALISTCodename:
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Filename: Torrance, Janet D.
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*early idea for Surfer Girl, but using Jan and Dean instead...
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Builds the sand tables and preps the mission briefing
*Milton Bradley. 'nuff said
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Filename: Kessler, William*
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*this is my go to to copy and start any new character