Otto the Orange
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Post by Otto the Orange on Aug 18, 2013 9:12:33 GMT -5
Well today I officially made it to 19 Years, and I have a guaranteed 2 more years (unless I kill someone, sexually harass someone or get a DWI or something stupid).
It feels good. It will probably feel even better once I actually make the "magic 20 year mark". The military has been good to me.
Sorry, hope it doesn't sound like bragging too much, I just had to get it out there
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Post by dannylion on Aug 18, 2013 9:17:45 GMT -5
Well done! I'm sure that is a good feeling, and it is a significant accomplishment. I only managed 4 years, but it led directly to a wonderful career. I hope the rest of your military service goes smoothly and leads to something great for the next phase of your life.
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Post by The Home 6 on Aug 18, 2013 9:51:55 GMT -5
Congrats, Mr. Bill! Remember all your safety briefings (don't drink and drive, don't drink and swim, don't beat your wife, your kids, your pet poodle....) and you will make it to 20 with no problem.  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2013 9:53:46 GMT -5
Congrats Mr. Bill and thank you for all your years of service.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2013 9:57:37 GMT -5
grats on 19 i made it to 6..... what is the plan? 22, 25, 30? and THANK YOU for your service  |
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Post by Gardening Grandma on Aug 18, 2013 10:02:41 GMT -5
Congrats and thank you for your service.  |
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Post by Otto the Orange on Aug 18, 2013 10:05:43 GMT -5
Plan is not known at this time, depends on if I make the next rank, if I still like it, where my assignment will be, how the economy is doing, etc. This is driving my Household 6 (not to be confused with the PB Home 6  ) crazy I always mentioned to my wife I would like to take a year off after I retire, now when I jokingly mention it she says "no way, you are working somewhere" Also the fact she is an ACAP counselor doesn't help  |
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Post by kent on Aug 18, 2013 10:06:19 GMT -5
Congrats Mr. Bill and thanks for your service!
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Post by Jaguar on Aug 18, 2013 10:30:34 GMT -5
Congrats, 
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Post by kittensaver on Aug 18, 2013 10:31:33 GMT -5
Big congrats! The military can be a rewarding career - - my DN (married to my niece) enlisted the day he turned 18. He nominally has one more year to go to hit the 20 year mark. He told me recently that he intends to re-up for another 5 years if he doesn't make commander in the next year (but he thinks he might). He said he wants to make commander so he can retire comfortably enough that niece will not have to work and can just stay home raise their young children like she wants to. YAY, I love a man who loves his family and is looking out for their welfare! Thank you so much for your service! |
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Post by Cass on Aug 18, 2013 11:15:26 GMT -5
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Post by vonna on Aug 18, 2013 11:24:25 GMT -5
Mr. Bill -- your post made me smile!
At my 19 year mark, I submitted my official request to retire at the 20 year mark. It was approved. About 4 months out from my retirement date, I was informed my retirement was off, and I would be heading out as an IA to Afghanistan. Our son was scheduled to have an extensive hip surgery around that time that would leave him in a body cast for 3 months, requiring pretty much 24 hour care, since he would be unable to move.
Talk about having to redirect our thinking. So, DH and I got over the shock, had pretty much mentally prepared for me to go, researched home nursing options, etc. when the Chief of Staff called me into his office and said my retirement was back on.
What a relief that was.
DH stayed in until the 24 year mark-- he was still having fun at that point, but was tired of moving. It's been nice to be able to "grow some roots" for the first time in our adult lives. . .
Best of luck as you finish up your career!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2013 13:16:23 GMT -5
Congrats! Huge accomplishment!
Goose is at 22 or 23 I believe. He should get promoted before he leaves here. Then he will stay in the 3 years needed to get that retirement and then he is out. He decided to do that since we have so many kids and college bills adding up.
He jokes around that he is going to be my househusband when he retires. That is fine if I find a job, but if we are both home all day long every day...we would probably end up choking each other.
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Post by taz157 on Aug 18, 2013 14:18:28 GMT -5
Congrats Mr. Bill and to the others, family and friends, for their military service!  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2013 18:29:27 GMT -5
Congrats & ENJOY! I know that we have.  |
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Post by Nazgul Girl on Aug 18, 2013 18:56:24 GMT -5
Congratulations, Mr. Bill, plus all others nearing those significant anniversaries. And THANK YOU for your service and for caring about our country. |
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Post by Phoenix84 on Aug 19, 2013 13:41:01 GMT -5
I thought killing people was what the military was for at the end of the day? But I can see the rest of your points.
Anyway, congrats on making it that far. Any idea what your second career is going to be?
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Post by moneymaven on Aug 19, 2013 14:55:50 GMT -5
Thank you for your service, Mr. Bill!
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Post by Otto the Orange on Aug 19, 2013 17:52:47 GMT -5
no idea on the 2nd career.....or if there will even be one...... |
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Post by kittensaver on Aug 19, 2013 17:54:16 GMT -5
no idea on the 2nd career.....or if there will even be one...... moderating a chat board?! |
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