#military problems

[queerdino]

Real conversation between me and my commander.

Commander:I apologize for texting you at night. I hope this is not an inconvenience (proceeds to ramble on about the color gaurd.)

Me (only half joking): Its fine. It's not like either of us actually ever gets any sleep anyway. 😛

Commander: True...

MY ROTC COMMANDER.

[mashupofmylife]

Its only my third day off this month, but apparently that doesn’t excuse you from having to put on a uniform and show up for a command ua.

I am displeased

[i-narutold-you-so]

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[roastingdragon]

Internet strangers I need advice of the more military-ish variety

Usually when I post anything personal I never get any responses, but I seriously need some advice. I’m nearing a crossroads right now I would just like some advice or tips on what I should do moving forward.

Ok, so some background would be helpful. I’m in the Air Force. My contract is 6 years and in 4 months it ends. I’ve been stationed at FE Warren AFB (Cheyenne, WY) for around 4 years, Incirlik AB (Adana, Turkey but don’t get excited because I got there a couple months after they closed the gates and yes I was there during the coup) for 15 months, and now I’m stationed at Mountain Home AFB (Mountain Home, ID). Not the best places to be stationed, but not everyone can get Aviano then move on to Ramstein afterwards some folks get stuck at Malmstrom and FE Warren for years. 

I’ve tested for SSgt three times and I haven’t made it yet. With the new rating system I average between a Promote and Must Promote on my EPRs leaning more towards Promote.

Overall I have hated my experience in the Air Force. I’ve enjoyed the people I’ve met during my time and I’ve made some very lasting and strong friendships. I’ve also enjoyed some of the training I’ve received, but other than that an overall horrible experience. 

Due to my life, work, mild depression, anxiety, and personality I have not been to TAPS yet (please don’t judge me), though I have signed up for it nor have I started my separation checklist.

I know for sure I will not reenlist and I want to go guard.

I figure I can go one of two ways:

1: Separate, move in with my parents (they’re retired and we get along super well), and just put in applications at usajobs until I get a job

2: Extend for a year, put in applications at usajobs until I get a job, and either palace chase or palace front depending on when I get the job

I just don’t know what to do. On one hand I hate my job, life, and this area, but on the other hand having a steady job with healthy insurance and a decent pay is pretty awesome. This has been my life for the past 6 years so I’m very afraid of something that will radically change my life.

So please, anyone with experience with this or with life in general give me some advice

[keepcalmandlesbihonest]

Nothing like celebrating your birthday working a 14 hr shift. 💪🏽

[clingywife]

I never knew living near a baseball diamond would be so annoying.

I CAN HEAR YOU ANNOUNCER-GUY

I THOUGHT YOU WERE JUST THE NEIGHBORS BEING ASSHOLES & PLAYING LOUD MUSIC BUT NOW I KNOW IT’S YOU & THE VOICES I’M HEARING ARE JUST FANS DAMMIT SHUT UP

[osteogenesis]

Browsing skulls I wanna buy but I leave for Maryland next week and don’t want to buy anything I might not be here to get and don’t know if I’ll be in Maryland in time to use my address for there. 

[mashupofmylife]

I wore shirt stays yesterday for the first time in I don’t know how long and as I lay in bed, trying to fall asleep, I swear I could still feel the elastic running against my calves, scrunching my legs up into a ball.