Thinking...

[DragonSon]

I've been doing a lot of thinking over the last few months. It actually all started when I got rejected from the Navy, I was completely crushed. But I thought to myself, "Maybe I can get into the Air Force, they have some pretty good job opportunities" but I forced all of that into the back of my mind and focused on work and later on, my fiance. But as time passed on, and my best friend graduated from Marine Corps Boot camp, and later on his Step Brother from the Air Force, add onto that my other friend leaving for College, I felt left behind and downright worthless. I felt like I was doing nothing and going nowhere. So I got to talking with my friends brother, and he told me that I might actually have a chance in getting into the Air Force. He told me how easy boot was (it's only 6 weeks, shortest in the military), how everything's paid for, how he's only 20 credits away from having his Accounting Degree, and how great his desk job is (he does Payroll). Suddenly, all those thoughts of joining up came rushing back in. I suppose that I should add that my Father had been pushing me to go for the Air Force since I got rejected from the Navy, since they aren't as Physical as the rest of the Military. So I got to thinking, and I discussed it with the Mrs., she's understandably iffie on the whole subject, as if I do get accepted, when I ship off to boot, I'll be gone for a month and a half, and when I graduate, I'll be away from home a lot until she graduates from High School, then she'll move out with me onto whatever base I'm at and we'll get married from there. That's if all goes accordingly to plan.

So, from what I've been trying to get at it this....I'm going to try and join the United States Air Force. And with any luck, soon I'll be out of this town and into boot camp.

-DragonSon-

[White Raven]

Oh god don't go to the army DragonSon... I've heard so many stories, don't go. You'll make me worry, child!

[Namelessv1]

If you feel that you truly want to join the USAF, then the best of luck to you, and I hope you succeed. Just don't go flying some F15 into heavy anti-air or something.

Originally posted by White Raven
Oh god don't go to the army DragonSon... I've heard so many stories, don't go. You'll make me worry, child!

It's the air force, it's not like he's going to be in an infantry unit with a rifle.

[DragonSon]

Not Army honey, Air Force. I won't be any where NEAR Iraq or anyplace like that. Most likely I'll be behind a desk, just like I am now. Only then, I'll get paid for it.

@Dawg - Don't worry about that, I don't have anywhere near perfect vision, so I won't be flying anything.

[Huehuetenango]

funny you should think things like that
i have a friend, his step-brother joined the national guard a year or so back
he expected to be serving in the continental u.s.
guess where he died?
iraq
he was sent there, given two weeks of training and then given missions

be careful when you join any branch of the military, who knows what might happen

[DragonSon]

I know that anything might happen. I know that I am signing my life over to the Government, and I'm willing to do what ever is necessary or whatever they see fit that I can do best at.

[ScorLibran]

I think you'd make an outstanding Airman, bro! Do it full blast. No matter how hard things get (especially in the beginning), you've got the strength to overcome them. And we'll be right here cheering you on.

It's great that your father's behind you, and your fiance will accept it I'm sure. She just cares about you, and worries about a big life change like this, from the way it sounds. Everything will fall together if you dedicate yourself, which we know you will.

I for one would be proud to have you defending my freedom. Reach for the sky!

[DragonSon]

Thanks Scor. I'm going to persue this 100%.

[White Raven]

*Hyperventilates* OKAY BUT DON'T DIE...
(Actually I'm not THAT worried, you aren't a nancy boy.)

[dlinkwit27]

go tp pabul and talk to sammy. he was in a armed force. he will be a good person to talk to about what it is like

[Bilbo Baggins]

If you do go into the forces, make sure you send me back some laser weapons or cool things.

[Raz]

But flanders got his kids torpedos
Oh he did did he, I'll show him, i'll bring you back a weapon of unimaginable destruction!
Homer!
But only if you're good.

[taylormemer]

What Bilbo said, some kool weapns would be nice.

But yer if you do decide to go into the USAF then best of luck mate.

[missyob]

AirForce is definately the way to go. Being a "military brat" (My dad is a retired Chief) I will fill you in with the realities of Military life.

Lets go with the downfalls first. If you really want to do this I am behind you 10000000000000 %. Plan on moving every 2 - 4 years. You will not be stationed in the same place for more than a couple of years. You will meet people and make friends but realize that you will be traveling quite extensively. Your girlfriend must be a very understanding and flexible person. You may have to go and fight in a war, on a moments notice, there will be things that you have to keep top secret that you wont be able to tell her. She has to be very understanding of all of this and stand behind you.

Here are some wonderful things. You can go to school for free, you can learn new and wonderful things all the time. You will have life experiences that you would not have otherwise. You will see places that you could only dream about. If you decided to make a lifelong carreer out of it you could retire in 20 years and not have to work your whole life. Cliff is only 37 and able to retire in a few months and still be able to live off of his retirement. He can get a part time job at a golf course or just do whatever he wants. That is a young age to be able to retire and not have to worry about the stress of working everyday. My dad works still but only because he wants to. Imagine working because you want to and dont have to. What a great feeling!!!!!!!!!

I could go into more detail but this post would be so long. If you want to honey email me at [email protected] I can put you in touch with a lot of lifer AirForce people that can share their own experiences with you and you can make your decision that way.

Big Hugs,

Missy

[ertmann|CPH]

oh no! now i have to hate you