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[bkisel]

If I can believe my Son (he's led me down the wrong road before), it is actually a six year active duty contract. He gets incentives when he completes basic and jumps a grade when he completes his first specialty training block. We'll see, but I think he would have done it w/o any extra incentives. He got his first choice at post basic training because of nice entry test scores, or at least that is what I was told. He chose Aerospace Propulsion Specialist (aka. jet engine mechanic).

So, it sounds like enlisting for 6 gives him guarantees that he would not have gotten with a 4 year enlistment. Watch what they offer him to re-enlist when his 6 years are up.

 

[ibglowin]

Huge shortage of aircraft mechanics as all the baby boomers from the Viet Nam era that were AF trained are now retiring. They also make very good $$$.

He chose Aerospace Propulsion Specialist (aka. jet engine mechanic).

 

[geek]

Beyond horrific obviously....... LOL

LOL......you got that right [emoji4]

 

[mikewatkins727]

I once went to an island resort, Wake Island. Don't think I want to go there again.

But I did go to American Somoa once. There I would go again!

 

[Ajmassa]

From the lovely beach in Punta Cana, what else could someone ask for......salud!!

Sounds like your well versed in all that is Punta Cana. I also a had great experience and recommend Maliá Tropical resort. (I get to visit PC again next year for a wedding too) As well as the 30min shuttle ride-2hr bus ride and 45 min boat ride to Saona Island! (Worth it). It's about as goergous as the Caribbean gets. The fact that Saona Island is where they filmed movie "Blue Lagoon" is what sold us on the excursion.
Great pcs

 

[geek]

Saona island is to die for, what an amazing beach!!!

 

[FTC Wines]

Varis, you are having TOO much fun! And your not even retired yet! Roy

 

[ceeaton]

So, it sounds like enlisting for 6 gives him guarantees that he would not have gotten with a 4 year enlistment. Watch what they offer him to re-enlist when his 6 years are up.

That's what he said. Depending on the MOS you choose, there can be some really lucrative offers given. But then remember who "owns" you for that amount of time. I don't think at that point in my life (18-19 yrs old) I could have put up with that because I knew everything (and actually knew very little). He's got a very solid foundation (from his upbringing in the church, not my wife and I) and I think he will do oaky. I just don't like the lack of communication during basic, guess it helps them focus on what they need to focus on.

Huge shortage of aircraft mechanics as all the baby boomers from the Viet Nam era that were AF trained are now retiring. They also make very good $$$.

That's what it looks like to me. Plus he really wants to go to Germany, so I think that is what got him that choice written on his contract. If he decides to get out after the six year term is up, I think he'll be able to find a job about anywhere that there is a major airport. We'll see if he misses the cold temperatures of January or not. That will determine where he "tries" to be stationed at, if he's given a choice. I just told him do your best, and if it's good enough they'll ask you where you want to go (to keep you around long term).

In a way I wish he had picked drones as his first choice, that sounded like fun, and he's good a video interaction (as are most teens these days).

 

[Ajmassa]

Saona island is to die for, what an amazing beach!!!

And also some of the bluest water and most amazing starfish ! As I recall, many people seemed to enjoy starfish pictures.

 

[geek]

You’re right, the starfish!!

 

[olusteebus]

do something that makes you happy today. Maybe bite some bubbles or sumpin

 

[ibglowin]

Everybody likes pics of Starfish!

You’re right, the starfish!!

 

[bkisel]

Hey Varis, I was going to give you a "Like" but man those legs... How about a warning next time you post a picture like that?

 

[geek]

Hey Varis, I was going to give you a "Like" but man those legs... How about a warning next time you post a picture like that?

Ehhhhh, as long as my wife likes them, no problem [emoji4]

 

[geek]

I guess I found a new girlfriend , LOL

 

[bkisel]

I guess I found a new girlfriend , LOL

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You're back on my "A" list! A man who didn't possess a goodly amount of machismo would never post such a picture.

 

[FTC Wines]

I love Starfish. Varis's legs not so much! Back to wine making, moved this years must out of winery, too cold, to hallway just outside its door. 10+ deg warmer, hoping to get more color extraction. Roy

 

[dcbrown73]

When you guys keep saying, "Everyone likes Starfish" and cringe and then laugh at the same time. Though not because of the pictures or your reference, but because when my buddy's brother says Starfish, he's actually referencing your rear end orifice. lol (ie, blow it out your Starfish)

 

[sour_grapes]

Wish you hadn't put that image out there, David!

 

[Boatboy24]

When you guys keep saying, "Everyone likes Starfish" and cringe and then laugh at the same time. Though not because of the pictures or your reference, but because when my buddy's brother says Starfish, he's actually referencing your rear end orifice. lol (ie, blow it out your Starfish)

Is there another pic of her taken from the opposite angle?