rjohnson11
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40 years ago today I entered the USAF at Lackland AFB as an Airman Basic. I retired after 20 years. Now 20 years more have passed since my military retirement so some Airman who came into the USAF at the same time I retired would have the opportunity to retire today. Feeling a bit old today but I don't regret my military service for a moment. Life has been fun since I retired and with the exception of chronic pain associated with my military service I am doing OK.
Wishing all of our forum members who served (or serving at present) in the armed forces or are thinking of serving I salute all of you on this day as I think about my military service time.
I am grateful to all of you who have supported me in my post military retirement life here on the forums.
Best regards
R.J. (Robert)
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Re: 40 years ago today
2017/07/27 10:44:13
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damn , time flies........
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Re: 40 years ago today
2017/07/27 11:55:05
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Nice Score (In Life) rjohnson11 21 Year for me 1 April 1996 but as a Ground Pounder.
post edited by bcavnaugh - 2017/07/27 11:56:45
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rjohnson11
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Re: 40 years ago today
2017/07/27 11:59:35
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bcavnaugh
Nice Score (In Life) rjohnson11
21 Year for me 1 April 1996 but as a Ground Pounder.
Thanks
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Re: 40 years ago today
2017/07/27 12:04:23
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rjohnson11
40 years ago today I entered the USAF at Lackland AFB as an Airman Basic. I retired after 20 years. Now 20 years more have passed since my military retirement so some Airman who came into the USAF at the same time I retired would have the opportunity to retire today. Feeling a bit old today but I don't regret my military service for a moment. Life has been fun since I retired and with the exception of chronic pain associated with my military service I am doing OK.
Wishing all of our forum members who served (or serving at present) in the armed forces or are thinking of serving I salute all of you on this day as I think about my military service time.
I am grateful to all of you who have supported me in my post military retirement life here on the forums.
Best regards
R.J. (Robert)
Bless our troops
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rjohnson11
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Re: 40 years ago today
2017/07/27 12:59:00
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rjohnson11
40 years ago today I entered the USAF at Lackland AFB as an Airman Basic. I retired after 20 years. Now 20 years more have passed since my military retirement so some Airman who came into the USAF at the same time I retired would have the opportunity to retire today. Feeling a bit old today but I don't regret my military service for a moment. Life has been fun since I retired and with the exception of chronic pain associated with my military service I am doing OK.
Wishing all of our forum members who served (or serving at present) in the armed forces or are thinking of serving I salute all of you on this day as I think about my military service time.
I am grateful to all of you who have supported me in my post military retirement life here on the forums.
Best regards
R.J. (Robert)
Bless our troops
+1
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Re: 40 years ago today
2017/07/27 12:59:55
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Thanks for your service RJ.
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Re: 40 years ago today
2017/07/27 13:15:42
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Sajin
Thanks for your service RJ.
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Re: 40 years ago today
2017/07/27 13:24:58
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4 years was enough for me. I couldn't imagine doing 20 during the GWOT as infantry or SF/SoF. Those guys are hardcore. Not only for the amount of punishment their bodies go through but their tolerance for BS while it directly counters their efforts.
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Re: 40 years ago today
2017/07/27 22:56:51
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Wow, I bet SA was a very different place back then! Thanks Robert, and to everyone else that has, is, or plans to serve in any of the forces.
 Have water, will cool.
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Re: 40 years ago today
2017/07/28 08:14:03
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Thanks for your service RJ!
5 years and some change until I can retire as well! It's been a fun ride but I'm definitely ready to hit the button at 20.
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Re: 40 years ago today
2017/07/28 21:24:52
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was my plan to make a career when i joined the corps in 89, but a torn ACL and MCL at 29 palms said otherwise, was the best 14 months of my life, well besides the sand and heat 
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Re: 40 years ago today
2017/08/14 00:54:39
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Thank you for your service.
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Re: 40 years ago today
2017/08/14 10:07:18
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Jesus you are old?! :P
I only hit 21 years this July. I am not retiring until they kick me out ;)
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