Got turbo?

NotmyGTR · 05-18-2009, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by XBadgerX

You're headed to my neck of the woods. Hopefully you will like it here, this area has alot of respect for its military

Im easy, its the wife Im concerned about liking it. Right now Im stationed in South Park (Ingleside, TX) and there is absolutely nothing to do here. We gotta drive to San Antonio at least to find something fun for her and the kids. She needs to be surrounded by city and lots of activity. Cant blame her though, she is from Tokyo, so she is used to congestion no matter what she is doing.

All I need is cold beer, and a place to work on my rides.

AshburnZ · 05-18-2009, 04:39 PM

What do you do in the Military? The reason asking is I was/am thinking about joining. Just interested, thanks.

NotmyGTR · 05-18-2009, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by AshburnZ

What do you do in the Military? The reason asking is I was/am thinking about joining. Just interested, thanks.

I came in as a Boiler Tech in 91, then in 96 we merged with Machinist Mate. So thats what I have to call myself(on the record). Off the record Im a BT. I work in the main propulsion engineering spaces. 120 degree heat in your work environment, sweaty, 1200 psi of 950 degree F steam (leaks mean you instantly sever limbs, or big leaks mean you cook from the inside out in under 6 seconds). But I love my job. Not only have I aquired more than ample knowledge of mechanical engineering, electrical power generation, and distribution. I also have become a certified naval chemist and certified hydraulic technician. The Navy is great when it comes to education. The only thing limiting you.......is you.
Not all jobs have the same crappy environment that mine does. Thats just the one I can tell you about, because its what I do. College is 100% paid for, I have seen the entire globe, and I can rest assured that on the 1st and 15th of every month, Im getting paid. Not that its great pay, but its stable none the less. Its not all peaches though. You leave your family anywhere from 5-9 months at a time. My first three tours in the Persian Gulf were 9-6-7 months respectively. You miss your kids, wife, school plays, first words, Christmas, Thanksgiving, and anything else you can think of. Food doesnt always suck, but its not always great either. The military isnt for everyone thats for sure. But if you are seriously thinking about joining keep this in mind: Marines on the ground getting shot at.
Army....on the ground getting shot at.
Air Force...better quality of life, but advancement sucks.
Navy.....we float....blow you up from a long distance.....watch the
damage on T.V. without any return fire.
Regardless which you choose, go for an officer program. More money there and better retirement pay. Hope that helps.

molamann · 05-18-2009, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by NotmyGTR

I came in as a Boiler Tech in 91, then in 96 we merged with Machinist Mate. So thats what I have to call myself(on the record). Off the record Im a BT. I work in the main propulsion engineering spaces. 120 degree heat in your work environment, sweaty, 1200 psi of 950 degree F steam (leaks mean you instantly sever limbs, or big leaks mean you cook from the inside out in under 6 seconds). But I love my job. Not only have I aquired more than ample knowledge of mechanical engineering, electrical power generation, and distribution. I also have become a certified naval chemist and certified hydraulic technician. The Navy is great when it comes to education. The only thing limiting you.......is you.
Not all jobs have the same crappy environment that mine does. Thats just the one I can tell you about, because its what I do. College is 100% paid for, I have seen the entire globe, and I can rest assured that on the 1st and 15th of every month, Im getting paid. Not that its great pay, but its stable none the less. Its not all peaches though. You leave your family anywhere from 5-9 months at a time. My first three tours in the Persian Gulf were 9-6-7 months respectively. You miss your kids, wife, school plays, first words, Christmas, Thanksgiving, and anything else you can think of. Food doesnt always suck, but its not always great either. The military isnt for everyone thats for sure. But if you are seriously thinking about joining keep this in mind: Marines on the ground getting shot at.
Army....on the ground getting shot at.
Air Force...better quality of life, but advancement sucks.
Navy.....we float....blow you up from a long distance.....watch the
damage on T.V. without any return fire.
Regardless which you choose, go for an officer program. More money there and better retirement pay. Hope that helps.

Don't tell me you didn't see it coming.

NotmyGTR · 05-19-2009, 08:52 AM

Thats a good one. Easy to tell what branch your in.

molamann · 05-18-2009, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by NotmyGTR

Im easy, its the wife Im concerned about liking it. Right now Im stationed in South Park (Ingleside, TX) and there is absolutely nothing to do here. We gotta drive to San Antonio at least to find something fun for her and the kids. She needs to be surrounded by city and lots of activity. Cant blame her though, she is from Tokyo, so she is used to congestion no matter what she is doing.

All I need is cold beer, and a place to work on my rides.

Heh, I just started my terminal last Friday, itching to get out of Oklahoma City(Tinker AFB) and head back home to Los Angeles.

NotmyGTR · 05-18-2009, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by molamann

Heh, I just started my terminal last Friday, itching to get out of Oklahoma City(Tinker AFB) and head back home to Los Angeles.

AHHH terminal. Im 23 months away from that. Cant wait to get out and start making some real money.................and move back to Japan. Bars dont close till 6 a.m., beer vending machines on the street, and tuning shops on damn neer every corner. And oh yeah, a GT-R in great shape cost as much as a Nissan Versa over there.

Good luck on your next endeavor.

AshburnZ · 05-18-2009, 11:52 PM

Thanks for the info, sounds interesting. I was thinking of signing up for the VA Army National Guard because it has so many great sounding perks (paid college, up to 20k in signing bonus although not sure how much of this is true) but not sure exactly what goes on in there as I really just started looking into it.

05-19-2009, 08:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
NotmyGTR Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: TX Posts: 177 Drives: 09 370Z/Pearl 6speed Rep Power: 16	lol Thats a good one. Easy to tell what branch your in. __________________ 1996 Skyline GT-R LM fully tuned by Mines/2006 Nissan Titan 5.6 SE Texas Edition/2009 370 Base w Sport Pkg

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05-18-2009, 04:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
AshburnZ Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 13 Drives: wanting a 370z Rep Power: 16	What do you do in the Military? The reason asking is I was/am thinking about joining. Just interested, thanks.

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AshburnZ Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 13 Drives: wanting a 370z Rep Power: 16	Thanks for the info, sounds interesting. I was thinking of signing up for the VA Army National Guard because it has so many great sounding perks (paid college, up to 20k in signing bonus although not sure how much of this is true) but not sure exactly what goes on in there as I really just started looking into it.