I just found out from my SSGT over in okinawa, that i have been submitted for 2 medals. I dont really care for ribbons or medals that much, but i'm extremely excited for the verdict. It will feel good knowing i accomplished something, wile getting noticed and a pat on a back, during that horrible time when the tsunami hit japan.

Congratulations and thank you for serving

Thank you, and someone has to do it. You only get one more year of service from me tho haha.

I don't blame ya for gettin' out LOL As a vet, better land you a government job before they disappear.

Ha i know right. I just now started looking for job possibilities. I have a security clearence so that helps out big time.

Good deal and good luck to ya

Thanks!!! Hopefully the economy gets better when i get out as well.... HA.... YEAH RIGHT

congratulations...

I cannot imagine anything
more honorable :-)

Congrats to you. Greatly appreciated.

Hope you and all the other young miltary getting Rif'd with security clearances are not dissapointed with how the Civilian economy will respond to that.

Definitely don't waste any time about getting serious about your job search and or too choicy about taking that first position. Head hunters loose interest fast when they know you are desperate. And civilian employeers don't care that you didn't get to enjoy any time off. Every day you don't have a job makes it harder to get a job. Emplyment discrimination exists and it is going to get worse before it gets better.

Saving your money to get you across the transitional period financially is very smart. Pay off your debts, keep your credit squeaky clean, and get used to paying everyone religiously. Establish a rental record if you haven't houseing is going to be a challenge.

If you have any gaps in your education that you can fill do it. Document everything you can. Once you are out the perks dry up real fast.

If you have any medical that you can get out of the way do it. Document ever single injury right down to hangnails. If you have any disability don't go it alone getting rated. Civilian medical care is cash up front. Most public care is rationed.

Make sure you get out where you have the best chance at employment. Belive me living on the beach or in a party city is a real drag as a unemployed homeless vet.

Sound doom and gloom? Sorry. Better warned than wiped out.

Thanks ladies ;).. O I'm prob going to get medical disability around 30% lol. Also, i got the G.I. bill so i get payed to go to college. I rather not and get right back into a job and start making alot better money, but if all else fails, I'll go back to school.

Kudos to you for what you do and the time spent... Those medals will mean a lot more to you as the years go by.....

Congrats!!!! being a medal winner from the Nam era, i do urge U to keep them, when I got out I gave mine to my daughter and have since been lost, and I do sometimes wish I woulda kept them!!

Congrats to ya Something, And thank you for your servise I to am an old nam vet so I am proud of ya......

Mikey you can contact them and they will actually send you replacements. May not be the same but you will have them again. It is a bit of paper work for they have to make sure. You just need to send all the info in in order to get the replacements.

that is very true Kristi but I wonder if thats what I want because that could bring memories back I dont care to revisit, its something I need to really think about before I make that step!!

Hi mike this is boone ...we were friends back when Iwas on here before, I know what you went thru I had to go to the VA and take PTSD cliniks and I am still getting help from them...the meds help some...take care buddy. Boone

I remember Boone!!!the V.A. hasnt done jack for me or most of the vets I know. they say time cures all but some things can never be cured, just dealt with!!!In our war, there was little respect for us and I guess that has always stuck in my craw!!!

Well if ya need to talk I will be here buddy......

Thanks boone!! but lets not take away the admiration we have for this young man and those like my nephew serving In Afaghanistan, I give U one big SALUTE!!!!Ho Rah!!!