It's official

As of midnight, I'm a civilian again after 26 years on active duty in the U.S. Air Force. I've been on terminal leave since Oct 8 and used that time to find a new job (starts Monday) and grow a beard. For the curious, I was a Cryptologic Linguist (Russian, Chinese and German) with an instructor rating and I also served as a Military Training Leader (some may know it as a Student Training Advisor, similar to a Drill Sergeant), Resource Advisor and my favorite duty, First Sergeant. My duty locations were Hawaii, Berlin, Korea, Missouri and Texas. I never made over to the Gulf, Afghanistan or Iraq; I busted my arm pretty bad just prior to DESERT SHIELD/STORM and several surgeries on my wrist, ankle and feet over the past 4 years kept me stateside (seven years of moving people via the boot leather express is hell on feet).

 

Congratulations Tony, and good luck on the new job.

 

Congratulations Tony and thanks for your years of service!

Out of curiousity...If you'd care to mention it, what will your new job be? No hard feelings if you don't want to say. It just sounds like you have an interesting background.

Have a good one! :smile

 

Great news Tony, now you can sit back and help all us rocking chair generals, win the war by talking about how it should be done!
Of course I'm sure you have a lot more important things on your mind.
Again, congratulations on the 'stand down'.

 

Good on ya.

 

It is good to live many lives in one lifetime. Enjoy and thanks for putting in 26 years!

 

Well done Mate and good luck in civy street :thumb: I hope the new job goes real well

De Orc :thumb:

Ps I did the beard thing when I got out it itches LOL

 

Thanks everyone!

I start training as a customer service representative for one of the credit card companies on Monday. Still got other lines out in the water, looking for a government civilian position in the budget or training fields.

 

Great going congrats and a very BIG thank you for your service to this country. Sounds like you had a very interesting and busy tour. :thumb: :high5:

Well Moen, looks like us flag-draped, computer tote'n radical veterans just gained another to our ranks so ya better watch your P's and Q's.

 

Thank you for your service and dediction to the peace and security of this great country.

Freedom is NOT free...

 

Thanks for the service.

 

Way to go!!!
And I AMEN what the others have said....Thanks

Speedy

 

Tony,I bet you picked up quite a few long service medals for your service.I'm not familiar with the American honours system,however.

Aidan.

 

At ease

I just want you to know I am standing here saluting you for your your service
Thank you
:thumb:

 

At ease

Thank you fro your service.
I am standing here saluting you
Thank you

 

test salute to you

 

Good Job, buddy. "Same Bat Date, Same Bat Time" for me three years ago...

Bone

 

SALUTE.. "My Brother in Arms"

Well done!

RickieB

 

Ditto

Bone, Ret USAF, MSgt

 

Well done

Thank you for returning with honour
I ad my Salute to others who wish to honour you and all who have served their countries well.