Former Military

JasonlRoeder
JasonlRoeder Posts: 729 Member
edited November 18 in Chit-Chat
Do you miss the good old days?
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  • soldiergrl_101
    soldiergrl_101 Posts: 2,205 Member
    I miss the traveling that's about it lol
  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    I love talking to veteran about the good old days. I know some used to be very interesting veterans.
  • _incogNEATo_
    _incogNEATo_ Posts: 4,537 Member
    Not former military, but thank you for your service.
  • Nuke807
    Nuke807 Posts: 160 Member
    edited May 2015
    I miss the travel, the brotherhood, and the honor of wearing the uniform; however, it was not a career choice for me. USN 99-03 MM(N)2 USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) RP12/05
  • RetiredNavy_CT
    RetiredNavy_CT Posts: 71 Member
    I do, but still work for the Navy with Recruits so it's like I never left.
  • pjb58
    pjb58 Posts: 100 Member
    Thank you for your service!
  • JT__99
    JT__99 Posts: 20 Member
    edited May 2015
    I miss the camaraderie, travel and the uniform, but I am retired after 25 years in the Air Force. Now I am a DoD civilian and work on a military base so I still feel like a part of it.
  • TheRoadDog
    TheRoadDog Posts: 11,788 Member
    4 years in Marine Corps. 1972 to 1976. I miss the shape I was in. Don't miss my friends, because we are still friends. Riding to Sturgis next year with one of them.
  • JasonlRoeder
    JasonlRoeder Posts: 729 Member
    I did 4 years active at Camp Lejeune 1993-1997 and then did another 3 in the reserves. I'm currently working as a civilian at Cherry Point.
  • Monkey_Business
    Monkey_Business Posts: 1,800 Member
    Its a double edge sword, I miss alot of the things I used to do. I wonder if it was because I was half crazy the other half just plain stupid. Its like volunteering to take point.......
  • mrsmammahunter
    mrsmammahunter Posts: 221 Member
    no i dislike authority... i did well when i was in though. Was always cussing people out in my head......
  • Jeremy_AliciaTuveson
    Jeremy_AliciaTuveson Posts: 11 Member
    USMC 1997-2006. I miss it every day I wake up. The brotherhood, the structure, the deployments, the training, ALL of it. Unfortunately, after my tour in Iraq, I had to get out. I have no regrets and I would do it all over again! SEMPER FI!
  • Jeremy_AliciaTuveson
    Jeremy_AliciaTuveson Posts: 11 Member
    Also...THANK YOU to all my brothers and sisters who served before me. Thank You for paving the way so I could serve our great nation.
  • FabulousFantasticFifty
    FabulousFantasticFifty Posts: 195,832 Member
    edited July 2015
    Thank You All for your Service & Dedication!
    My Son recently finished Basic and is now at AIT for Human Intelligence! :)
  • Tigg_er
    Tigg_er Posts: 22,001 Member
    Yes ,,,miss it a lot ! Some things of course I don't miss. 23 years Retired
  • BenniBlanc0
    BenniBlanc0 Posts: 1,117 Member
    Miss the action, phys & laughs - don't miss wet & dry routine though
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  • Building_Bulk
    Building_Bulk Posts: 20,596 Member
    USN - I didn't until my boys joined the Army last year and it brought back memories. I miss some parts, others not so much.
  • eatondadof6
    eatondadof6 Posts: 10 Member
    Current military. 11 more years left
  • asianfashionista86
    asianfashionista86 Posts: 5,039 Member
    Thank you for your services I know it must be really hard from all the feedback I've heard from your fellow soldiers.
  • 1234usmc
    1234usmc Posts: 196 Member
    I was in the marine corps from 85-91. Got out when we got back from desert storm. Currently living vicariously thru my son who joined last october. Just dropped him off at the airport to head back.
  • KandieCarmella
    KandieCarmella Posts: 1,227 Member
    Yes! God Yes!
  • Northernlight03
    Northernlight03 Posts: 1,980 Member
    I miss the community and security
  • KandieCarmella
    KandieCarmella Posts: 1,227 Member
    I miss it all I hate civ life
  • Lifeonmars2015
    Lifeonmars2015 Posts: 667 Member
    Was in the British Army, it was good and made me who l am, some days l miss it, some days l dont
  • funfitat42
    funfitat42 Posts: 1,176 Member
    Jeremy_AliciaTuveson wrote: »
    Also...THANK YOU to all my brothers and sisters who served before me. Thank You for paving the way so I could serve our great nation.
    Your dedication and pride in serving your country is a wonderful thing to see.
  • Bruery
    Bruery Posts: 693 Member
    USN... no regrets, teaches you the age old acronym = Never Again Volunteer Yourself... =)
  • beatlesfan31
    beatlesfan31 Posts: 66 Member
    edited August 2015
    I miss the travel, friendships and the belief that what I was doing had real purpose and meaning in the world. I don't miss the 'hurry up and wait' nor the 'rank has it's privileges' mentality - even though I find they apply in the civilian world as well.

    Also, thank you to all who served.
  • Natural_Mystic
    Natural_Mystic Posts: 172 Member
    I still in Airforce

    anyone in Florida??
  • navyjen
    navyjen Posts: 1,043 Member
    I miss so much about it. But, I got out so I wouldn't have to be away from my kids as much.
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