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Mr_Creepy · October 13th, 2007, 08:24

I was 16 when we pulled out of Viet Nam in 1973 LOL

"Well well well we have someone who can't do math!"

I enlisted in the Airforce in 1980, headed to Texas for boot, went through the medical and it was discovered I was allergic to wool. Standard issue socks are wool

4-F

In 1985 I received a letter that the new contract for the USAF now issued cotton socks. Went back to the recruiter who was thrilled to have me back but pointed out that at 28 I was too old for pilot training, but he could get me a "non-pilot flying position."

I went to my congressman to get a waiver. He made it very clear that if I wanted to go to Annapolis he could get me an appointment. I made it very clear that I had already finished college, did not want to go to sea in a ship with a bunch of men (this was before co-ed ships) and could he just sign a waiver so I could go to Langley for USAF OCS.

He refused. "Those age limits are there for a reason."

So I went the CAP route in 1987.

As for being accountable as to how you use your benefits? YES YOU DAMN WELL BETTER BE!

I know why I wanted in to the military, and 99.9999999% of everyone else wanted the same thing. We wanted the benefits. We were willing to trade 6 to 20 years of our lives (and maybe our life) for a chance at an easy ride. I wanted to be a pilot. The aspect of serving my country was there, but it was NOT the #1 priority.

If you try and tell me you went military because you felt a "civic duty to serve your country" and weren't looking out for your own best interests, then all I can say is ...

I would insist on written contracts from you in every business deal and you have a great career ahead of you as a used car salesman!

October 13th, 2007, 08:24	#44
Mr_Creepy Old Skool Join Date: May 2003 Location: In the O-zone Posts: 5,810	Re: The Big Plan - 36 year old career changer I was 16 when we pulled out of Viet Nam in 1973 LOL "Well well well we have someone who can't do math!" I enlisted in the Airforce in 1980, headed to Texas for boot, went through the medical and it was discovered I was allergic to wool. Standard issue socks are wool 4-F In 1985 I received a letter that the new contract for the USAF now issued cotton socks. Went back to the recruiter who was thrilled to have me back but pointed out that at 28 I was too old for pilot training, but he could get me a "non-pilot flying position." I went to my congressman to get a waiver. He made it very clear that if I wanted to go to Annapolis he could get me an appointment. I made it very clear that I had already finished college, did not want to go to sea in a ship with a bunch of men (this was before co-ed ships) and could he just sign a waiver so I could go to Langley for USAF OCS. He refused. "Those age limits are there for a reason." So I went the CAP route in 1987. As for being accountable as to how you use your benefits? YES YOU DAMN WELL BETTER BE! I know why I wanted in to the military, and 99.9999999% of everyone else wanted the same thing. We wanted the benefits. We were willing to trade 6 to 20 years of our lives (and maybe our life) for a chance at an easy ride. I wanted to be a pilot. The aspect of serving my country was there, but it was NOT the #1 priority. If you try and tell me you went military because you felt a "civic duty to serve your country" and weren't looking out for your own best interests, then all I can say is ... I would insist on written contracts from you in every business deal and you have a great career ahead of you as a used car salesman! __________________ "You know you're winning an argument with a liberal when they start calling you names" johntenney.com The PEO Message Myspace My Business - PEO Pros