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Leaving for basic in 11 days

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As some of you know, I joined the Air National Guard. As the title says, I'm leaving in 11 days. Sad about leaving the wife and pups but excited and proud to get this underway.

Anyhow, I will be in Atlanta visiting some family from 11/26-11/29 if any of you in Atlanta want to grab a beer. Other than that, thanks for all the advice I have received on this issue from the folks here. It's much appreciated.

I should be back on in a limited fashion come February when I hit Biloxi, MS for tech school.

Happy turkey day and Xmas to everyone.
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Best luck, Dunn.
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Good luck in the Guard. I work 10-8 most of those days, but I can grab a beer after work any of those days.
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Have fun!
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Best of luck to you and happy and healthy holidays. Will be interested in hearing how it all went.
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nafod wrote:Have fun!
It's the Air Force. I hear they have slides and snacks and shit. It's gonna be so fun!! #-o
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Have fun and I hope you like it!
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Hey might as well get you used to military life right now...so can we swing by and check on the wife and make sure she's doin' alright? Heheh.
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Congrats. It is the AF so stock up now on 3 row ribbon holders for your boot camp bling.
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Best of luck.

Oh, and I never served so can't offer any advice there, but as a lawyer who used to work on veterans benefits appeals, when you get your entrance exam, don't sign that fucker unless you agree 100%.
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It'll be over before you know it. Good luck and come back with some good stories.
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Dunn. You'll do fine.

1. Shut up and listen.
2. Learn what the fuck they tell you
3. Be a leader


Enjoy it. Remember the good shit. Volunteer for Pararescue
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I'm in Atlanta today but won't be there when you are or I'd be pleased to have a drink with you.. My youngest boy is in the ANG and likes it fine. Best of luck to you and Mrs. Dunn & pups.
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tough old man wrote:Dunn. You'll do fine.

1. Shut up and listen.
2. Learn what the fuck they tell you
3. Be a leader


Enjoy it. Remember the good shit. Volunteer for Pararescue
Thanks. I will do all of the following except the Pararescue since I've missed the age cut off by a few years.

Current job is combat communications.
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Kick ass, roll with the stupid, and have some fun.
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Thanks. I will do all of the following except the Pararescue since I've missed the age cut off by a few years.
They are the only AF people worth a shit! OK maybe the Combat Weather guys lol
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Dunn, in all seriousness, your age, maturity, fitness, and most importantly, your sense of purpose will provide you with the motivation to succeed. Strive to win everything and be the honor graduate in your platoon, series, flight or whatever it is called. This is serious business...having fun and making friends is secondary to winning. And I ain't even bullshitting here.
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Go get 'em Dunn. Don't let Uncle Sam know you like jerking commie balls.
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Good luck, Dunn! You'll do great! And what Shape said...both posts! O:)
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Mickey O'neil wrote:Good luck, Dunn! You'll do great! And what Shape said...both posts! O:)
Dunn said she likes us big, beefy fellows, so you're SOL Mick.
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Good luck, Dunn!
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Good Luck!
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Dunn, in all seriousness, your age, maturity, fitness, and most importantly, your sense of purpose will provide you with the motivation to succeed. Strive to win everything and be the honor graduate in your platoon, series, flight or whatever it is called. This is serious business...having fun and making friends is secondary to winning. And I ain't even bullshitting here.
Serious stuff right there.
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Best of luck to you! Big thumbs up doing this at this stage in life.

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