chevysoldier

Happy Birthday to all you guys. Especially chevy.....

Thanks babe.

Yeah, I have seen variations of that. Still funny.

Well, that's good to hear, but I kinda meant more of actual things on the site, like new posts, live, social groups, arcade, calendar, etc.

Well damn you then. lol I spent a lot of time on that post.

I dunno, I don't use a whole lot other than the forums themselves.

Yeah, like one of these.

I love the local sexual hook up forum. I have got more poon using that than roofies.

Oh you mean the sheep forum?

Thanks you guy!! And Kawi, just exactly how old are you? It's not like you're 40 or something. lol

To be honest, it amazes me that the one thing we all have in common brings us together for many things. This isn't just a forum to talk bikes, it's more of a getaway. Connections get made all the time. If you need HVAC work, chances are someone here can help. If you need to vent because you had a bad day, people will listen. If you need put back in your place because you're being an idiot, well we do that here too. And that is a real friend.

Not only do you talk with people on this forum, but it spills over into other parts of your life. Some get added on to facebook, or you text them occasionally, you get together to go shoot some guns, or just to go out to eat. There is the opportunity to make some good friends on here, if you're willing. I guess unlike Uncle Punk, I use the "sign in" button most often.

/sappiness lol

Is he really worth it though?

I think I could spare a penny...maybe...

Yup! I knew someone who joined and owed a bunch of money to some company and he had to pay them back before he could join.

and that's because they don't want deadbeats to come in just for the money to pay off the debt.

Yeah I know! Stupid! Here I am willing to leave today for the Navy and I am ONE ticket over. I don't understand, but I am sure there is a reason behind this. I will definitely research all the MOS they have to offer to see anything fits me. I would most likely get something in the mechanical area being thats all I really know. Who Knows though. I am supposed to talk to the recrut tomorow to get more info from him. I wont just jump into this, I thought long and hard about the Navy, so I dont make split second discussions. I try to know all the facts up front so I know what I am getting into. Like I said before, I really appreciate all the info frome everyone here!

Part of the reason for the traffic tickets is every soldier get trained and licensed on a HMMWV at a minimum. They don't want you to wreck or abuse equipment, it costs too much.

ohhhhh double dog dare you to offer me $3.00

We can take up a collection from OR to make up the last dollar. I'm sure we can get 100 people to donate.

Military refuses people for traffic tickets?!

There goes my backup plan...

They will refuse for really bad credit/outstanding debt too.

Very glad to hear that it worked out for you and them, I didn't know that. I actually didn't really think about my example, I just pulled it out of my butt as an example. But it makes sense, there is probably a lot of call for what you would think is a service only MOS at many of the defense contractors.

That was actually what lead to a lot of the calls my son got as he was getting out were for. Computer security contractors for the Feds. He had the experience, the contacts, the reputation and the TS clearance.

No biggie. I just wanted to clarify. But yet there are certain MOS's that are kind of a dead end when you get out.

I did get that info you sent me. The first thing Kayla did when she got home yesterday was start playing. I asked her today to show me how to play. She knows about 7 songs already. I am glad your girl likes the doll. I know a bunch of cheers Kayla has be cheering since 4 yrs old.

goodness, gracious ...Great Balls of Fire... Top Gun is the stuff.

Thanks again

Nick

Yota ..your dangerous....you can be my wingman any day

Good deal! Sounds like ya'll are having fun.

chevy is good people....if we ever end up in prison together, i think i would let him be my wife, for sure.

Only if you promise to cuddle.

Not a good idea to be a crack tank mechanic for example. Not much call for that in civilian life.

I agree with everything except what I quoted. That's what I went to school for. It opens the doors to anything with a turbine engine. Granted that's not a job that is on every street corner, but there is a need for that on the civilian side. And the pay/benefits are decent too. As a matter of fact, I get a couple of calls or emails every couple of months for job offers in this field due to my resume being on monster.com and a couple other places.

I got some buddies that were tank mechanics with me and got awesome jobs either with the Air Force as civilians, Kellogg, Brown & Root or Blackwater. Those guys are banking pretty good.

I really appreciate that. I may just take you up on your offer! I'm sure if I go though with this, I will have a lot of qestions. Can't belive everything a recruiter tells you sometimes.

Don't trust anything a recruiter says. Unless you have it in writing, it doesn't mean anything.

I'm always willing to help someone thinking about joining the army. And if you decide to go in, I'll even help you to prepare with stuff you'll need to learn. It will give you a head start in basic training. I guess that's the leadership mentality I still have from when I was in. Let me know.

So this is the thread that started the new "stuff for sale must have price listed" rule.

2500 yen!

Yen? Isn't that around $20?

$29.9007

Actually, my ancestors fought on both sides of that one...

Why you gotta go take away my fun? lol

But yeah, that's why it sucked, brother against brother. I couldn't imagine.

Happy Birthday jbot!

I walked in with the mentality that if I dont like it anymore then Im getting out...whether it be at 4 yrs or 18 yrs. There are too many piss poor officers that stay in just for the job security (or lack of marketability outside). Though Im sure Id be a great O, I feel its better to let some other person have my position that is more passionate.

Retirement is at the 18 or 20 yr mark...not 10. Thats still another 8-10 yrs Id have to put in. Im young and want to enjoy life while I still can. The service has treated me well and I always cherish it. Who knows maybe ill join the reserves when I move back to TX.

I respect that. I know retirement is at 20, but at 10 years you're halfway there. It's usually the point where most will stick it out until retirement figuring the've gone halfway.

ReconRat fought for the North.

With any service, you get what you take out of it. Walk in with a piss poor attitude not ready for the change in environment and you're bound to be one of those guys thats shits all over their military service.

Know as an enlisted troop early in their career theres alot of being told what to do...learn to play the game. Play it...get other shit done while youre in the service (school, training, etc.).

Take this advice as gold. Ohdaho is absolutley correct. The military can either be the best thing in your life or the worst, but that is up to you.

Ohdaha, why get out after 7-8 years? You'd be nearly to your 10 year mark.

You're part of the cool group that can view more than 10 posts per page...

Wasn't concerned with how we got the ability, just that we have it.

No kidding, Way to give away the secret jporterputz.

me too.

people on page 10 are apparently wee-todd-ed

Man, where have I heard that before...? :scratchhead:

Four years active army, two years national guard. Heavy and light wheel and track mechanic. Wheeled and track recovery specialist. Operation Iraqi Freedom III.

Wife has 4 years active in as well. she was an MP, wrote for the post newspaper and in/out processing.

I got out after I had my daughter. I didn't want to put her through deployments, even though I didn't mind and enjoyed it. There are many times I wish I would have stayed active. It's a different lifestyle. I felt I had a purpose, had great benefits and grew very close with those I served with. They are my extended family.

PM me if you want, I'll give you my cell and you can give me a call. I'm always willing to help out with anything you need.