Military Advice

[Cosmirage]

I'm new here and I received this notice, it's not easy, I'm not a military, but my father is a retired military and he served in the ARMY long time ago, I had an uncle who w as a military too, some of my cousins, friends and even two of my neighbors are retired and active military.

One of the most important things is keep your loved ones in your heart, Have some of the best photos them with you. That reminds me when dad was writing letters in paper and ink and taking photos of him and his friends in the base and on duty.At this time, I still have all the photos and letters as an important part of my family history.  

[Cat and Fox]

When you get angry, just take a moment to breath, deep breaths and then get back in there.  

[Senzamore]

I don't have any experience with stuff like this whatsoever. Except for my best friend who left just last year, she joined the airforce. But, I know for a fact that we'll miss you here,(even though I'm not very active on the guild) I would like to participate more but i have to say, I'm a complete noob when it comes to guilds. So i pray for your safety and pry you come back safe a sound, unscathed and unharmed. Good luck out there, *salutes and bows* and thank you. emotion_brofist  

[david007 the legend]

take a few momentos with you just incase you get homesick thank you for surving for our country my heart goes out to you and all others serving thank you and god bless  

[LadyWolf3395]

I have diabetes and I wanted to serve in the medical field of the Army. Thank you for your service. Keep your head high and try to be positive and don't be afraid you lean on your fellow people.  

[MrEung]

Never forget who you are smile  

[Hellwan]

XSK Ambrosia

As I sent in the announcement, I am leaving for service in the U.S. Air Force as a Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice. What type of advice would you give me?

You will have good days and bad days. But always keep your chin up and try to stay positive throughout any adversity you may face.

You forever will be our awesome guild captain, who kept us going even in your absence.
Sad to see you go, but do well, go hard and hope to see you return someday.

GOODLUCK!!  

[lLady lHawk]

Thank you for your service.
There has already been great advice so I am not sure what I can add.

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When you get a moment, remember to enjoy life.
Keep in contact with family and friends especially when you are back. You do not have to tell your stories and have no regrets of what was done. Just remember that you are loved and cared for and if you feel your experience changed you in a way you did not expect...just remember the people in your life still cherish you for who you are ... continue to be in their lives.

I send hugs, best wishes.
And to end with a fancy quote "Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!"

Thank you again for all that you have done and all that you will do.

 

[Zilead]

Never really posted in this guild but Good Luck for the future and stay safe biggrin  

[Almighty_Deus]

I've heard Aircraft Repairmen steal tools from one another here & there. Try not to get out of hand with it.  

[Virtualspud]

Thank you for your service. My advice would be to remember the serenity prayer when things get rough:

"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
Courage to change the things I can,
And the wisdom to know the difference."

I am not a religious person, but I am spiritual. Keep safe.  

[Femurie]

XSK Ambrosia

First off, Hi!
I myself am not in the Military, but my mom is, and she's told me many stories.

My advice would be to stay cheerful, people are going to yell at you, bad things are going to happen sometimes, but a smile goes a long way in bad or tough situations. Just don't smile too much, people might think you're crazy sweatdrop

Make friends~! Socialize! Laugh! This is a chance to meet people you never would have met otherwise, enjoy the experience! Learn about them, get to know about the way other people live outside of the Military, because in the Military everyone lives almost exactly the same way. Depending where you are, of course. Like living in base or out of base.
So enjoy the memories of a life outside of the one you'll be living, it'll make being homesick less noticeable at times.

And lastly.

Stay safe. This is your life you're signing over when you join the Military, no matter what job you take on. Take pride in what you're doing, but stay safe, stay yourself.
Death isn't the only reason we lose loved ones.

--Sebby  

[Kasai_Haigara]

XSK Ambrosia

As I sent in the announcement, I am leaving for service in the U.S. Air Force as a Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice. What type of advice would you give me?

I was in the Navy as a Machines Mate, all around mechanic basically. Since I know nothing of the Air Force and hos that will go all I can say is just do your best man. It usually sorts itself out. mrgreen  

[Onifae]

XSK Ambrosia

As I sent in the announcement, I am leaving for service in the U.S. Air Force as a Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice. What type of advice would you give me?

Ok, my advice is this, if you end up overseas, remember it is not where you are from, don't expect things to be the same or work the same although military personal end up having it easier in that case.
second, learn your new address, and the addresses of your friends, if you end up with a long distance between you and your friends, it's a easy way to communicate, plus its fun getting mail.
Third, stock up on things you like, like books or snacks because they might not be readily available where you are going.  

[R0bot0]

GodDon

I've heard Aircraft Repairmen steal tools from one another here & there. Try not to get out of hand with it.

Hahaha I've heard the same thing and I find this extremely hilarious! rofl