It's been 7 1/2 years and my time has come. I will be parting ways with the U.S. Air Force via Honorable Discharge on 31 May 2003.
It hasn't always been easy, but I've got to admit that I've been spoiled by the military. I get 30 days (at least) off a year, get to travel all over the globe (for free), and I don't have to worry about job security. However, in exchange for those things, I've had to give up 3 anniversaries, 2 birthdays, and 3 Christmases. The Air Force has given me the opportunity to get an education or two, and I've met a lot of great people and made a few friends for life.
Finding a civillian job isn't as easy as I thought it might be. I've been realistic about the job market, but it's still disappointing when there are a lot of jobs out there that you qualify for, but don't get hired for.
Anyway, I just wanted to say thank you to everyone I've served with, in ALL branches of the military. I've made friends with Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines (sorry, never met a Coast Guard person!), officers and enlisted alike.
If you do decide to join the military, no matter which branch, just remember to be proud of what you are doing. It doesn't matter what some celebrity says, your nation IS, and always WILL, be grateful for your service and sacrifice.
--Jeremy
P.S.--I may not post again on here for a while, due to job hunting, but I WILL BE BACK!!
It hasn't always been easy, but I've got to admit that I've been spoiled by the military. I get 30 days (at least) off a year, get to travel all over the globe (for free), and I don't have to worry about job security. However, in exchange for those things, I've had to give up 3 anniversaries, 2 birthdays, and 3 Christmases. The Air Force has given me the opportunity to get an education or two, and I've met a lot of great people and made a few friends for life.
Finding a civillian job isn't as easy as I thought it might be. I've been realistic about the job market, but it's still disappointing when there are a lot of jobs out there that you qualify for, but don't get hired for.
Anyway, I just wanted to say thank you to everyone I've served with, in ALL branches of the military. I've made friends with Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines (sorry, never met a Coast Guard person!), officers and enlisted alike.
If you do decide to join the military, no matter which branch, just remember to be proud of what you are doing. It doesn't matter what some celebrity says, your nation IS, and always WILL, be grateful for your service and sacrifice.
--Jeremy
P.S.--I may not post again on here for a while, due to job hunting, but I WILL BE BACK!!
thanks for the service g/l with the hunt
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