Posted on May 3, 2016
SFC Andrew Dowell
9.72K
151
43
20
20
0
Avatar feed
See Results
Responses: 24
Sgt Field Radio Operator
9
9
0
SFC Andrew Dowell I was discharged in June 1972, when there was no love lost between the military and civilians. I worked in the civilian world, but I was not a civilian. Once a Marine, Always a Marine. I have a real problem putting up with petty B.S., so I have to sometimes restrain myself from saying anything. I worked on the Space Shuttle program, but I never was like everyone else, and felt a lot more comfortable around active duty personnel and veterans.
(9)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
1stSgt Sergeant Major/First Sergeant
8
8
0
That is why I went in the security field. It is still semi military and there are many vets that I work with.
(8)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
SPC Casey Ashfield
8
8
0
I took a job in auto manufacturing. I put in earplugs, thanks to military I have some great ones, and I don't have to talk to anyone if I don't want to. The job itself is not very difficult or intensive. However, working with civilians is an adjustment. Especially when they ask about my service with sometimes very probing questions. Thankfully the company is very veteran friendly and I am not the only veteran there.
(8)
Comment
(0)
Capt Tom Brown
Capt Tom Brown
>1 y
1stSgt (Join to see) - I just say 'no never had occasion to' and let it slide by.
(2)
Reply
(0)
MCPO Katrina Hutcherson
MCPO Katrina Hutcherson
>1 y
GySgt Bill Smith - I think your "hysterically" fell victim to spell check...
(1)
Reply
(0)
Capt Tom Brown
Capt Tom Brown
>1 y
GySgt Bill Smith - Good response leaves 'em wondering.
(2)
Reply
(0)
SPC Casey Ashfield
SPC Casey Ashfield
>1 y
My favorite response to THAT question has always been "You make it sound like the killing is over."
(1)
Reply
(0)
Avatar small

Join nearly 2 million former and current members of the US military, just like you.

close