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pearson
06-10-2009, 11:07 AM
Well things dont always work out as planed, I worked at volvo in Kansas city and was laid off. I then found a job in scottsdale AZ at Volvo and was let go in 3 weeks. Scottsdale Volvo says it was my personality but they just hired someone else to do the job cheaper.

But this gives me the perfect opportunity to Join the US Air Force. I have always looked at going in to the service since I was 18 and now at 21 I can finally do it. I am hoping to get a MOS repairing the planes.

GKitty
06-10-2009, 11:13 AM
Glad to see you're keeping a positive outlook on the whole situation. Not everyone takes these opportunities to move forward.

Good luck on the new path you've chosen!

68TriShield
06-10-2009, 11:14 AM
Well you wont get fired from that job.
You'll get nothing but respect from me for that decision :usa

Mr.Maduro
06-10-2009, 11:18 AM
Well you wont get fired from that job.
You'll get nothing but respect from me for that decision :usa

:tpd: :usa Good Luck! Or should I say Fly High!!

e-man67
06-10-2009, 11:21 AM
I always kinda regreted not going into the service...I would have been much more prepared for college and the "real world" if I had and probably would have finished medical school...This is a great opportunity for you...congrats! :banger

Smokin Gator
06-10-2009, 11:25 AM
Congrats on the decision brother. I don't think you will regret it.

akakirby
06-10-2009, 11:26 AM
Good luck, way to stay positive!

Mugen910
06-10-2009, 11:26 AM
Well you wont get fired from that job.
You'll get nothing but respect from me for that decision :usa

:tpd:

Best of luck brother..sometimes things happen for a reason.

BC-Axeman
06-10-2009, 11:28 AM
Of all the choices that confront young people, joining one of the services is seldom a bad one. NOT doing it more often is.
I believe I made the wrong choice in not joining.
You have my respect and congratulations.

replicant_argent
06-10-2009, 11:31 AM
Good luck on your life path, and thank you for making the decision to serve. Our military branches are full of patriots and Good People. I truly believe the Armed Services are a forge of men, and am grateful for that.

MedicCook
06-10-2009, 11:37 AM
Good luck with the Air Force John. I have met some great people with my past dealings with the Air Force.

csbrewfisher
06-10-2009, 12:01 PM
John,

Congrats on your decision. I hope you get the position you want. You heard it here first..."You can get on it, but you can't get Offutt." You'll find out.

You'll need this brother...

MILITARY LANGUAGE CONVERSION

1. NAVY / USMC
2. ARMY
3. AIR FORCE

1. Head
2. Latrine
3. Powder Room

1. Rack
2. Bunk
3. Single with ruffle and duvet

1. Mess Deck / Chow Hall
2. Mess Hall / Mess Tent
3. Dining Facility or 'The Cafe'

1. "Cookie", stew burner
2. Mess Cook
3. Contract Chef

1. Coffee / Mud
2. Cup of Joe
3. Vanilla Skim Latte'

1. Bug Juice
2. Kool-Aid
3. Shirley Temple

1. Utilities / Digitals
2. BDUs / ACUs
3. Casual Wear

1. Seaman / Private
2. Private
3. Bobby / Jimmy

1. Chief / Gunny
2. Sergeant
3. Bob / Jim

1. Captain / Skipper
2. Colonel
3. Robert / James

1. Captain's Mast
2. Article 15
3. Time Out

1. Berthing / Barracks
2. Barracks
3. Apartment

1. Skivvies / U-Trau
2. Underwear
3. Undies

1. Thrown in the Brig
2. Put in Confinement
3. Grounded

1. Zoom Bag
2. Flight Suit
3. Business Casual

1. Cover / Head Gear
2. Beret
3. Optional

1. Ship's Store / NEX
2. PX (PX Trailer)
3. AAFES Shopping Mall

1. TAD
2. TDY
3. PCS with family

1. Cruise / Afloat
2. Deploy
3. Huh?

1. Ground Grabbers
2. Athletic Shoes
3. Flip-Flops

1. Die for your Country
2. Die for your Battle Buddy
3. Die for Air Conditioning

1. Shipmate / Marine
2. Battle Buddy
3. Don't Ask, Don't Tell, or "Honey"

1. Terminate / Kill
2. Take Out
3. Back on Base for Happy Hour

1. Boon Dockers
2. Jump Boots
3. Birkenstocks

1. Low Quarters
2. Low Quarters
3. Patent Leather Pumps

1. SEAL
2. SF/Ranger
3. Librarian

1. Shore Patrol / MPs
2. MPs
3. Hall monitors

1. Oouh-Rah!
2. Hoo-ah!
3. Yippee!

1. MRE
2. MRE
3. Happy Meal To Go

1. Salute
2. Salute
3. Wave

1. Obstacle Course
2. Confidence Course
3. Class 6 Parking Lot

1. Grinder / Drill Field
2. Parade Field
3. What?

1. Ge-Dunk
2. Snack Bar
3. Chuck E. Cheese

1. PT Test
2. APFT
3. "No conversion available"

1. Dept. of the Navy
2. DoD
3. DoD Lite

1. Midshipman
2. Cadet
3. Debutant

1. Hard-Core
2. Strak
3. "Way Too Serious"

1. Swabbie
2. Grunt
3. College graduate

kelmac07
06-10-2009, 12:05 PM
Keep your head up John!! Service provides a great opportunity.

pearson
06-10-2009, 02:30 PM
Thanks for all of the kind words guys!!

Fiddlegrin
06-10-2009, 02:54 PM
Way to stay Positive John!

And thank you for wanting to serve your Country Sir.

The Poet
06-10-2009, 02:57 PM
No, you won't get fired from the service, broh - but a life sentence in Levenworth is always a possibility.


Best of luck to you.

tobii3
06-10-2009, 03:10 PM
Simple rule of the Air Force...

If you ain't flyin' the plane, you're sweepin' the runway.

:D

WildBlueSooner
06-10-2009, 03:18 PM
Welcome to the Wild blue brother! PM me if you have questions. Sometimes recruiters aren't always truthful!

Tio Gato
06-10-2009, 03:42 PM
Good for you! I wish you the best of luck.:usa

As far as Volvo goes,:fu2 them!

Darrell
06-10-2009, 03:48 PM
Welcome to the Wild blue brother! PM me if you have questions. Sometimes recruiters aren't always truthful!

A Lieutenant is the last person to ask about the Air Force. ;)

You can PM me as well, I spent 8 years and just got out in Feb of this year. :D

alley00p
06-10-2009, 04:10 PM
http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Respect/congratulations-008.gif

Congratulations on your decison, John!! http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Respect/respect-037.gif

From an old Air Force vet (who was stationed at Nellis AFB in Las Vegas for most of his tour), I wish you luck. I'm confident that you will do well. :tu




:dance:

Azpostal
06-10-2009, 04:16 PM
Good luck John.

Darrell
06-10-2009, 06:53 PM
Simple rule of the Air Force...

If you ain't flyin' the plane, you're sweepin' the runway.

:D

Don't you have some trenches to dig or something, Sarge?

:D

elderboy02
06-10-2009, 06:55 PM
Good luck! :)

JaKaacH
06-10-2009, 07:00 PM
:salute:Good luck and thanks for your service..:usa

hotreds
06-10-2009, 07:28 PM
HOORAH!

http://www.montgomeryaviationphotography.com/nasoceana2006/resizedf117.jpg

tobii3
06-10-2009, 07:53 PM
Don't you have some trenches to dig or something, Sarge?

:D

No, I'm waiting for the Air Force to fly the "bus" that delivers us to the Combat Zone.....

:r

mojo65
06-10-2009, 10:38 PM
Good for you! I wish you the best of luck.:usa

As far as Volvo goes,:fu2 them!
:tpd:Vulva's suck!

Thanks for your service!

Starscream
06-11-2009, 05:21 PM
Congrats and good luck!:tu

Savvy
06-11-2009, 11:42 PM
Congrats on the decision John. Hope it works out well for you.



If you've got any questions about BMT or whatever let me know, I've been in for about 7 months now, so most of that stuff is still completely fresh in my head.

taltos
06-12-2009, 06:43 AM
Good luck with your decision and good luck at summer camp.

Darrell
06-12-2009, 11:12 AM
Welcome to the Wild blue brother! PM me if you have questions. Sometimes recruiters aren't always truthful!

You know what I always loved about you new Lieutenants?






























NOTHING. :D

csbrewfisher
06-12-2009, 11:19 AM
HOORAH!

Oops, that's the wrong branch. In this case it would be YIPPEE!