If you knew back then what you know now, what changes would you have made while in the military?

CPT (Join to see) - the first wife said I worked too much - like theres much choice as a Sgt in the Marine Corps. The second well, after 4 near back to back deployments she opted to pop smoke. Worked out for the better I think as it allowed me to find my wife that seems like as near a perfect match as I can imagine. Prior Navy so she is familiar with the Marine jargon and mentality and believe she is the reason I have been able to accomplish much of what I am proud of as far as personal achievements go.

PO2 Brian Harrington - I was a bit angry after the first but it was after the second I became a real evil a-hole for a while, and there was probably a bit of PTSD in the mix.
My wife knows the whole story and she has told me that she is surprised I am not more "broken" than I am. All interesting experiences for my life story I guess.

MSgt Daniel Attilio -

That's awesome. Congratulations. I think that's probably the best situation. On top of the hours then reality set in for mine, EVERY male person I work with was viewed as a threat. Sad. Thanks for sharing your success story.

MSgt Daniel Attilio - Glad to hear you have so!some now willing to work with you to make it a better one. I've had three myself, do not want to look for another do to the condition I am now in. But will never give up on the little things of life to make life worth living.
Good luck on the happy ending and do not make it anytime soon, to much for the two of you to enjoy out there and you'll need a full life to see even a small part of it.

It never too late, Sgt Tammy Wallace! God bless you and give you the strength to forgive and become the best person you can be. I am sorry for your negative experience, but pray that you move forward and enjoy happiness!

Yes ma'am it is. I got 70% from my first claim. When I filed for increase, I got 100% total and permanent within 5 months of filing.
It took me 23 years to help, not knowing it was PTSD that was affecting my life in between.

Great to hear, SR Terrilynne Porst, congratulations!

I would have helped you kick some asses. No one on earth deserves that type of disrespect, especially those in our military.

Never to late. Good luck to you. I'm sure you will do well, Sgt Aaron Kennedy!

Sgt Joe LaBranche I finished the BS already. Working on MS now. I was just slow on the uptake. I was 6~ credits away when I got out was all. Just should have started sooner.

All that counts, SGT Aaron Kennedy, is that you didn't give up! You will be successul. Hod bless you and watch over you!

Amen!!! My number 1 would be to stay enrolled in at least 1 class at all times. TA is probably one of the least used benefits available. Not to mention on-base education centers.
I waited until after I retired and used Post 9/11 MGIBill. Drawing the BAH while taking classes was nice, but I would have a PhD. by now if I started earlier.