I was in the USAF for 21 years, 8 months & 14 days as an aircraft crewchief. Worked the A-10 at DM, Osan and Pope and the U-2 at Beale and Osan. I popped chocks in 2008 while I could still get a capitalist's signature on my retirement certificate. Deployed to Saudi, Kuwait, and another place during the Kosovo campaign. While I was ready to punch when I retired, I have to admit I miss the level of camaraderie that can only be developed by GI's.
It appears that there are quite a few vets on this forum. Oh, and to the guy who said he doesn't feel like a vet......you did your time, brother! Remember, it's what we do during peacetime that keeps us ready to go when things get testy.
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