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CG · 04-18-2017, 03:19 PM

I think hes close to the end of week two. Here is an excerpt from a letter to his mom ...

... please write frequently. This place is terrible. Please tell everyone back home my story in case I don't survive. D

PS: Its so hot down here, but nothing is worse than the constant yelling.

Too funny, hes such a wise guy haha. He also said when someone was yelling at him some of their spit went in his mouth haha!!!

**truckster** · 04-18-2017, 05:31 PM

I remember looking through the chain link fence when I was in basic training and seeing the Air Force guys at McGuire. I kept thinking how nice it would be to be on the other side of the fence.

cypressbog · 04-19-2017, 03:04 PM

Bwa-Hahaha! I survived U.S. Navy boot in the early 90's. These kids today

61_FL_Apache · 04-19-2017, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cypressbog

Bwa-Hahaha! I survived U.S. Navy boot in the early 90's. These kids today

Exactly!

PanelDeland · 04-19-2017, 08:26 PM

Was he that hungry? LOL Old adage; The Marines get the glory, the navy gets the pay the Army does the work and the Air Force gets fed best.

**truckster** · 04-19-2017, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by PanelDeland

Was he that hungry? LOL Old adage; The Marines get the glory, the navy gets the pay the Army does the work and the Air Force gets fed best.

Dang! Why didn't anyone tell me that before I spent 25 years in the Army?

Ziegelsteinfaust · 04-19-2017, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by PanelDeland

Was he that hungry? LOL Old adage; The Marines get the glory, the navy gets the pay the Army does the work and the Air Force gets fed best.

Navy gets the ladies. Especially the lonely fn's.

HeavyD · 04-20-2017, 11:17 AM

No no no, the AIR FORCE gets the ladies..haven't you seen Top Gun?

**truckster** · 04-20-2017, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by HeavyD

No no no, the AIR FORCE gets the ladies..haven't you seen Top Gun?

Uh... those dudes are Navy.

Low Elco · 04-20-2017, 12:47 PM

Tough time on the golf course? USN '89

HeavyD · 04-20-2017, 12:58 PM

Was my bad attempt at humor.

In The Ten Ring · 04-20-2017, 01:13 PM

Does the Coast Guard still have a height requirement? You know, in case their boat sinks and they have to walk back to shore?

I heard that one in high school right about the time we all took the ASVAB.

Tell your nephew to "shut up, listen, and do whatever he's told." He does that and he'll be fine.

If Forest Gump can do it, anyone can.

**The kid that played young Forest Gump joined the military and is still in last I heard.

Coley · 04-20-2017, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by In The Ten Ring

Tell your nephew to "shut up, listen, and do whatever he's told." He does that and he'll be fine.

If Forest Gump can do it, anyone can.

It is funny and interesting that the Armed Forces can quickly drum out 20 years of over protective and often unproductive parenting in about 3 months to get young men back on track to manhood.

....it must be hard to not text Mom or Dad every 47 minutes...lol.

On the upside, when he gets back home they will probably find that he is room is clean, his bed made every morning and probably addressing his parents and neighbors as sir and mam.

In The Ten Ring · 04-20-2017, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Coley

It is funny and interesting that the Armed Forces can quickly drum out 20 years of over protective and often unproductive parenting in about 3 months to get young men back on track to manhood.

....it must be hard to not text Mom or Dad every 47 minutes...lol.

On the upside, when he gets back home they will probably find that he is room is clean, his bed made every morning and probably addressing his parents and neighbors as sir and mam.

That's true! He might know which way his belt goes on too.

cypressbog · 04-20-2017, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Coley

It is funny and interesting that the Armed Forces can quickly drum out 20 years of over protective and often unproductive parenting in about 3 months to get young men back on track to manhood.

Yep, it worked for me, except I already had a work ethic, but that's about it.

tommys72 · 04-23-2017, 10:41 PM

Ah....good times. Just sat for a few mins thinking back to boot camp days. Id go do it again tomorrow if i could.

**slomotion** · 04-24-2017, 12:17 PM

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Does the Coast Guard still have a height requirement? You know, in case their boat sinks and they have to walk back to shore?

............

I've met a lot of folks who were disappointed because they didn't qualify!

**Palf70Step** · 04-24-2017, 04:42 PM

Does he know his AFSC (job) yet? If he thinks Lacklank is hot, he may end up down here in Mississippi for tech school, THEN he will see hot & HUMID.

CG · 04-25-2017, 11:41 AM

Not sure. Some sort of maintenance ... Egress systems?

**Palf70Step** · 04-25-2017, 12:56 PM

He'll survive, that one not here.

alsriv2 · 04-25-2017, 03:21 PM

Went thru AF basic back in '84. Was easy, and we didn't have cell phones to text family back then. I tried to stay in until retirement, however the first BRAC back in the early
'90's crushed that career plan. Was forced out at 7 years and 7 months.

CG · 04-25-2017, 04:40 PM

They cant have their cell phones in basic. I think they are allowed a certain amount of telephone calls via land line. But most communication has to be done USPS.

**Palf70Step** · 04-25-2017, 05:53 PM

He won't be able to use that cell phone much either at his tech school, least not during the school days.

04-18-2017, 03:19 PM	#1
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,773	Nephew joined the Air Force I think hes close to the end of week two. Here is an excerpt from a letter to his mom ... ... please write frequently. This place is terrible. Please tell everyone back home my story in case I don't survive. D PS: Its so hot down here, but nothing is worse than the constant yelling. Too funny, hes such a wise guy haha. He also said when someone was yelling at him some of their spit went in his mouth haha!!! __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

04-18-2017, 05:31 PM	#2
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,795	Re: Nephew joined the Air Force I remember looking through the chain link fence when I was in basic training and seeing the Air Force guys at McGuire. I kept thinking how nice it would be to be on the other side of the fence.

04-19-2017, 03:04 PM	#3
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: Nephew joined the Air Force Bwa-Hahaha! I survived U.S. Navy boot in the early 90's. These kids today

04-19-2017, 08:26 PM	#5
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Nephew joined the Air Force Was he that hungry? LOL Old adage; The Marines get the glory, the navy gets the pay the Army does the work and the Air Force gets fed best. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

04-20-2017, 11:17 AM	#8
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,167	Re: Nephew joined the Air Force No no no, the AIR FORCE gets the ladies..haven't you seen Top Gun? __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

04-20-2017, 12:47 PM	#10
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Nephew joined the Air Force Tough time on the golf course? USN '89 __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

04-20-2017, 12:58 PM	#11
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,167	Re: Nephew joined the Air Force Was my bad attempt at humor. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

04-20-2017, 01:13 PM	#12
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Nephew joined the Air Force Does the Coast Guard still have a height requirement? You know, in case their boat sinks and they have to walk back to shore? I heard that one in high school right about the time we all took the ASVAB. Tell your nephew to "shut up, listen, and do whatever he's told." He does that and he'll be fine. If Forest Gump can do it, anyone can. **The kid that played young Forest Gump joined the military and is still in last I heard.

04-23-2017, 10:41 PM	#16
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: Nephew joined the Air Force Ah....good times. Just sat for a few mins thinking back to boot camp days. Id go do it again tomorrow if i could. __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

04-24-2017, 04:42 PM	#18
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,634	Re: Nephew joined the Air Force Does he know his AFSC (job) yet? If he thinks Lacklank is hot, he may end up down here in Mississippi for tech school, THEN he will see hot & HUMID. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

04-25-2017, 11:41 AM	#19
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,773	Re: Nephew joined the Air Force Not sure. Some sort of maintenance ... Egress systems? __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

04-25-2017, 12:56 PM	#20
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,634	Re: Nephew joined the Air Force He'll survive, that one not here. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

04-25-2017, 03:21 PM	#21
alsriv2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Formerly MD and San Diego, now loving life in Arizona Posts: 1,636	Re: Nephew joined the Air Force Went thru AF basic back in '84. Was easy, and we didn't have cell phones to text family back then. I tried to stay in until retirement, however the first BRAC back in the early '90's crushed that career plan. Was forced out at 7 years and 7 months. __________________ Alan 2012 Ram 3500 Dually Crew Cab 6.7 Cummins 2014 Palomino Columbus 340RK 5th wheel '69 Chevy C10 396BB

04-25-2017, 04:40 PM	#22
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,773	Re: Nephew joined the Air Force They cant have their cell phones in basic. I think they are allowed a certain amount of telephone calls via land line. But most communication has to be done USPS. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

04-25-2017, 05:53 PM	#23
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,634	Re: Nephew joined the Air Force He won't be able to use that cell phone much either at his tech school, least not during the school days. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!



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