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Retired military....
Well, as some of you already know, I've decided to hang up the military after almost 23 years. I spent 7 years active duty, and the rest of the time (after a small break in service) as a full time technician in the GA Air National Guard, 116th Air Control Wing (JSTARS). Technically, I will be retired next Sunday, but got my retirement certificate today. It has been an interesting ride, and I have been fortunate to travel the world. Of all the time I spent anywhere, the island of Crete Greece was by far my favorite, and will always remain a high point of my career/life. The middle east of course is another story, and after 5 deployments there, I'm glad I'll never have to see that part of the world again. I'm fairly certain I left nothing there.
That said, since I was a full time technician in the Guard, I was offered a job at the ALC side of Robins AFB, where I've been the whole time anyway. I still get to tinker with military aircraft stuff, but no longer work on the whole aircraft, but break down, and put back together C-17 thrust reverser assemblies. I've been in that job since March, and all my technician (civil service) time carried over, so I really didn't miss a beat. So, my last .mil days will be as a part timer next weekend. Hard to believe all this time as passed and the end is here. The closest friends I will ever have, have been my military coworkers. Only other .mil types will ever know this kind of brotherhood, and that part I will miss. So...here's to calling it a day. |
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I salute you sir, and raise a glass in your honor.
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Congratulations. Welcome to the club!
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Thank you for your years of service. Please enjoy your retirement.
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A hearty Thank You from this civilian as well.
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You earned it James
Nice part is the opportunities you'll have at your feet from here forward. One of these days I'll get my ass down there to buy you a proper Sweet Water. Scott
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Congratulations.
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I know you wanted to hang around for this........ain't happenin'.
Congrats, enjoy your retirement, well deserved.
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Well done and a sincere thanks for your service.
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5 deployments in the sandbox???
Damn. |
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Congrats
Very cool, indeed |
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Congrats...welcome to the club !!
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Welcome to the club Retiree! Enjoy!
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Cut my teeth in RADAR and am now seeing the JSTARS follow-on. Amazing capability that has provided great service to those on the pointy end. Best of Luck!
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Thank you Jim, for serving our country so well!
Congratulations on your retirement!! |
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Congrats my friend. Good luck on your next journey.
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