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

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

Mr.Maduro · 06-10-2009, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68TriShield

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

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!

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68TriShield

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

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

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!!

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.

06-10-2009, 03:10 PM

Simple rule of the Air Force...

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

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.

As far as Volvo goes,

them!

06-10-2009, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WildBlueSooner

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.

06-10-2009, 11:07 AM	#1
pearson Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: John Location: North Pole AK Posts: 116 Trading: (5)	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.

06-10-2009, 11:13 AM	#2
GKitty JAFO Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Crystal Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 1,938 Trading: (8)	Re: I am about to cross in to the blue... 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! __________________ A lost SOTL wandering the weird landscape of domesticity.

06-10-2009, 11:14 AM	#3
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,184 Trading: (40)	Re: I am about to cross in to the blue... Well you wont get fired from that job. You'll get nothing but respect from me for that decision

06-10-2009, 11:21 AM	#5
e-man67 Big Drunkin Monkey!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Eric Posts: 1,480 Trading: (29)	Re: I am about to cross in to the blue... 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!

06-10-2009, 11:25 AM	#6
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: I am about to cross in to the blue... Congrats on the decision brother. I don't think you will regret it. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

06-10-2009, 11:26 AM	#7
akakirby Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Daniel Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 565 Trading: (20)	Re: I am about to cross in to the blue... Good luck, way to stay positive!

06-10-2009, 11:28 AM	#9
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I am about to cross in to the blue... 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.

06-10-2009, 11:31 AM	#10
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: I am about to cross in to the blue... 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. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

06-10-2009, 11:37 AM	#11
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: I am about to cross in to the blue... Good luck with the Air Force John. I have met some great people with my past dealings with the Air Force. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

06-10-2009, 12:01 PM	#12
csbrewfisher Welcome to my nightmare Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jerry Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 676 Trading: (10)	Re: I am about to cross in to the blue... 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

06-10-2009, 12:05 PM	#13
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: I am about to cross in to the blue... Keep your head up John!! Service provides a great opportunity.

06-10-2009, 02:30 PM	#14
pearson Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: John Location: North Pole AK Posts: 116 Trading: (5)	Re: I am about to cross in to the blue... Thanks for all of the kind words guys!!

06-10-2009, 02:54 PM	#15
Fiddlegrin Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I am about to cross in to the blue... Way to stay Positive John! And thank you for wanting to serve your Country Sir.

06-10-2009, 02:57 PM	#16
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: I am about to cross in to the blue... 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.

06-10-2009, 03:10 PM	#17
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I am about to cross in to the blue... Simple rule of the Air Force... If you ain't flyin' the plane, you're sweepin' the runway.

06-10-2009, 03:18 PM	#18
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: I am about to cross in to the blue... Welcome to the Wild blue brother! PM me if you have questions. Sometimes recruiters aren't always truthful! __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur

06-10-2009, 03:42 PM	#19
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,075 Trading: (11)	Re: I am about to cross in to the blue... Good for you! I wish you the best of luck. As far as Volvo goes, them! __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.