Life

av8tor152d · 12-01-2009, 10:52 PM

So yeah been a while since I have been active on the boards here, I miss the brotherhood on a daily basis.

With my recent career change, divorce, and working on my degree I just seem to not find much time for hobbies.

Did some thinking the last couple days and realized I am just not happy with my new career, yeah its great money I am making more now than I would have ever made in the Army. That and I don't like not having the time to enjoy reading the boards here as well.

I found CA on my last deployment, spent many a nights lurking in chat meeting new people and making friends that even though I have never met I would not hesitate to throw a 5er into a box and mail half way across the world for. Something has to be said about the quality of the people that make this a home for so many yet make it feel personal to each and every member. From the Troop supporters to the MAW gangs, and yeah even the MASSHOLES.

Guess the reason I am writing this is everyone here is family to me, family that has helped me through the last almost 3 years of my life. If I could I would love to personally thank every one of the members here.

The other reason I am writing this is that well family always shares news and such with each other and well I have thought long and hard over my career change I have come to the decision that I will only be happy serving as a member of our Armed forces so today I made some calls to see about going back on active duty. I should have an answer within the next week as to if they will take me back on active duty.

Just wanted to share yet another change in the life of "Chief" and ask that all of you send some good mojo or whatever you choose that the Army says come home brother.

Thanks for reading my rants and light one up!

pnoon · 12-01-2009, 10:54 PM

Best of luck to you, Jason.

No matter where life takes you, you CA family will be here for you.

icehog3 · 12-01-2009, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

Best of luck to you, Jason.

No matter where life takes you, you CA family will be here for you.

I couldn't have said it better, so I will just quote. Best of luck always, Jason.

12-02-2009, 04:53 AM

Good luck on your journey and this latest quest, Chief.

kelmac07 · 12-02-2009, 05:20 AM

Jason..best of luck in whatever your ventures are brother!!

14holestogie · 12-02-2009, 05:56 AM

Life is too short to not do something you can be passionate about.

Best of luck on your journey, Jason.

Volt · 12-02-2009, 05:57 AM

Best of luck and I hope you can get back in. I barely mentioned it to you way back when, but I have never met a person that got out that did not regret it within a year. As now a retiree in the "real world", they can have it. The BS in the civilian jobs is unreal compared to the military. I'd still be if it wasn't for that 3 mile run every year the Navy makes us do

If I wanted to be Army - I would have joined.

68TriShield · 12-02-2009, 06:27 AM

Good luck and thank you Jason!

macpappy · 12-02-2009, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Volt

Best of luck and I hope you can get back in. I barely mentioned it to you way back when, but I have never met a person that got out that did not regret it within a year. As now a retiree in the "real world", they can have it. The BS in the civilian jobs is unreal compared to the military. I'd still be if it wasn't for that 3 mile run every year the Navy makes us do

If I wanted to be Army - I would have joined.

Three miles? How many trips around the flight deck of a carrier is that?

shilala · 12-02-2009, 06:29 AM

God bless you in whatever you decide, my brother.
I'm glad you're following your heart.

Sailchaser · 12-02-2009, 06:40 AM

Jason,
There is a constant journey with new doors opening daily and hopefully one of those doors will make you happy. You'll find that happiness and serenity just give it a little time

macpappy · 12-02-2009, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by av8tor152d

So yeah been a while since I have been active on the boards here, I miss the brotherhood on a daily basis.

With my recent career change, divorce, and working on my degree I just seem to not find much time for hobbies.

Did some thinking the last couple days and realized I am just not happy with my new career, yeah its great money I am making more now than I would have ever made in the Army. That and I don't like not having the time to enjoy reading the boards here as well.

I found CA on my last deployment, spent many a nights lurking in chat meeting new people and making friends that even though I have never met I would not hesitate to throw a 5er into a box and mail half way across the world for. Something has to be said about the quality of the people that make this a home for so many yet make it feel personal to each and every member. From the Troop supporters to the MAW gangs, and yeah even the MASSHOLES.

Guess the reason I am writing this is everyone here is family to me, family that has helped me through the last almost 3 years of my life. If I could I would love to personally thank every one of the members here.

The other reason I am writing this is that well family always shares news and such with each other and well I have thought long and hard over my career change I have come to the decision that I will only be happy serving as a member of our Armed forces so today I made some calls to see about going back on active duty. I should have an answer within the next week as to if they will take me back on active duty.

Just wanted to share yet another change in the life of "Chief" and ask that all of you send some good mojo or whatever you choose that the Army says come home brother.

Thanks for reading my rants and light one up!

If for some strange reason the Army doesn't want you back, check out the other services. When I was in the Coast Guard a lot of the good helo pilots I knew were ex-Army.

Volt · 12-02-2009, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macpappy

If for some strange reason the Army doesn't want you back, check out the other services. When I was in the Coast Guard a lot of the good helo pilots I knew were ex-Army.

Hehe, actually it's 1.5 miles twice a year.....For anything over 500 feet - I own a motorcycle.

kaisersozei · 12-02-2009, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macpappy

If for some strange reason the Army doesn't want you back, check out the other services. When I was in the Coast Guard a lot of the good helo pilots I knew were ex-Army.

Good advice. And I'm hearing lots of recruitment ads on the radio for the Coast Guard back here in Virginia.

massphatness · 12-02-2009, 06:56 AM

Good luck, my friend, whatever you ultimately decide. I truly miss seeing you around here ... in a very masculine, non-sexual sort of way, of course.

av8tor152d · 12-02-2009, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by massphatness

Good luck, my friend, whatever you ultimately decide. I truly miss seeing you around here ... in a very masculine, non-sexual sort of way, of course.

See what I mean about them MASSHOLES.

fissure · 12-02-2009, 08:19 AM

Keep your head up Jason

Skywalker · 12-02-2009, 08:21 AM

Good Luck!!!

We'll be here when you need us!!!

RevSmoke · 12-02-2009, 07:13 AM

God's blessings to you as you work through these decisions in your heart, mind, and ultimately in your life.

God grant you peace.

icantbejon · 12-02-2009, 09:36 AM

Well Jason, I can only wish you the best of luck. Knowing my luck, I'll end up following in your footsteps in a few months anyway.

It was a very short lived civilian career for you.

12-01-2009, 10:52 PM	#1
av8tor152d Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jason Location: Huntsville AL Posts: 1,152 Trading: (21)	Life So yeah been a while since I have been active on the boards here, I miss the brotherhood on a daily basis. With my recent career change, divorce, and working on my degree I just seem to not find much time for hobbies. Did some thinking the last couple days and realized I am just not happy with my new career, yeah its great money I am making more now than I would have ever made in the Army. That and I don't like not having the time to enjoy reading the boards here as well. I found CA on my last deployment, spent many a nights lurking in chat meeting new people and making friends that even though I have never met I would not hesitate to throw a 5er into a box and mail half way across the world for. Something has to be said about the quality of the people that make this a home for so many yet make it feel personal to each and every member. From the Troop supporters to the MAW gangs, and yeah even the MASSHOLES. Guess the reason I am writing this is everyone here is family to me, family that has helped me through the last almost 3 years of my life. If I could I would love to personally thank every one of the members here. The other reason I am writing this is that well family always shares news and such with each other and well I have thought long and hard over my career change I have come to the decision that I will only be happy serving as a member of our Armed forces so today I made some calls to see about going back on active duty. I should have an answer within the next week as to if they will take me back on active duty. Just wanted to share yet another change in the life of "Chief" and ask that all of you send some good mojo or whatever you choose that the Army says come home brother. Thanks for reading my rants and light one up! __________________ W.O.L.F. pack member since 2002

12-01-2009, 10:54 PM	#2
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Life Best of luck to you, Jason. No matter where life takes you, you CA family will be here for you. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

12-02-2009, 04:53 AM	#4
Wanger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Life Good luck on your journey and this latest quest, Chief.

12-02-2009, 05:20 AM	#5
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Life Jason..best of luck in whatever your ventures are brother!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

12-02-2009, 05:56 AM	#6
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: Life Life is too short to not do something you can be passionate about. Best of luck on your journey, Jason. __________________ *I loves me a Parti*

12-02-2009, 05:57 AM	#7
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Re: Life Best of luck and I hope you can get back in. I barely mentioned it to you way back when, but I have never met a person that got out that did not regret it within a year. As now a retiree in the "real world", they can have it. The BS in the civilian jobs is unreal compared to the military. I'd still be if it wasn't for that 3 mile run every year the Navy makes us do If I wanted to be Army - I would have joined. __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.

12-02-2009, 06:27 AM	#8
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Life Good luck and thank you Jason!

12-02-2009, 06:29 AM	#10
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Life God bless you in whatever you decide, my brother. I'm glad you're following your heart. __________________

12-02-2009, 06:40 AM	#11
Sailchaser Black Ops-SOB Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: SCS,MI(Somewere Cigar Smoking) Posts: 1,735 Trading: (7)	Re: Life Jason, There is a constant journey with new doors opening daily and hopefully one of those doors will make you happy. You'll find that happiness and serenity just give it a little time __________________ "Sail Fast, Shoot Straight, Fish Hard and Save Time For The Important Things In Life"

12-02-2009, 06:56 AM	#15
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: Life Good luck, my friend, whatever you ultimately decide. I truly miss seeing you around here ... in a very masculine, non-sexual sort of way, of course. __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

12-02-2009, 08:19 AM	#17
fissure DHC Black Ops Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: Grand Blanc, Mi Posts: 1,184 Trading: (48)	Re: Life Keep your head up Jason

12-02-2009, 08:21 AM	#18
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Life Good Luck!!! We'll be here when you need us!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

12-02-2009, 07:13 AM	#19
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,861 Trading: (51)	Re: Life God's blessings to you as you work through these decisions in your heart, mind, and ultimately in your life. God grant you peace. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

12-02-2009, 09:36 AM	#20
icantbejon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Chester, VA Posts: 1,219 Trading: (10)	Re: Life Well Jason, I can only wish you the best of luck. Knowing my luck, I'll end up following in your footsteps in a few months anyway. It was a very short lived civilian career for you. __________________ "Learn to pay attention. Life is hard.....it's even more challenging when you're stupid."