I am about to cross in to the blue...
 

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.

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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!

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Well you wont get fired from that job.
You'll get nothing but respect from me for that decision :usa

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

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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

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Congrats on the decision brother. I don't think you will regret it.

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Good luck, way to stay positive!

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:tpd:

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

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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.

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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.

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Good luck with the Air Force John. I have met some great people with my past dealings with the Air Force.

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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

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Keep your head up John!! Service provides a great opportunity.

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Thanks for all of the kind words guys!!

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Way to stay Positive John!

And thank you for wanting to serve your Country Sir.

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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.

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Simple rule of the Air Force...

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

:D

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Welcome to the Wild blue brother! PM me if you have questions. Sometimes recruiters aren't always truthful!

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Good for you! I wish you the best of luck.:usa

As far as Volvo goes,:fu2 them!

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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