Login & Share to Win! Given the chance to travel back in time, what advice are you giving yourself?

Such questions can act to generate thoughtful introspection. BUT. If I changed one iota of my life in the past, I wouldn't be what I am today. I would not have been presented an opportunity to fly wonderful military aircraft; to own my own planes and fly over gorgeous vistas of our Grand Canyon with family and friends; to own and sail boats in ocean waters - to dive in our oceans and mingle with the vast variety of sea life in two scenarios - both day and night diving; to see the width and breadth of our United States coast to coast. To travel the planet that's having us while mingling with other cultures to enjoy their environments, food, language and pleasures - all combining to grant me a perspective few others will ever experience - a LIFE OF ADVENTURE! What would I say to that young man standing at the Army Induction Station in Fargo, North Dakota in 1966? "Follow your dreams - change nothing - know that in the end everything will turn out as it should!"

I would tell my young military self to wholeheartedly believe the several persons who shared Salvation and new life through Jesus Christ with me, during my service time.
I finally embraced Christianity right after I left the Marines (40 years ago) and that decision was a life changer for me!

I would goof are less and learn another !language. If possible, I'd choose an MOS that offers language training.

Start my education a lot sooner, learn how the promotion system works, save mone with Army retirement plan, utilize all schools offered, update my security clearance often, don't buy houses at every base relocated, pick a great mentor sooner and at some point start planning for my military exit and family restart/retirement.

My 1st thought was marry the girl, after thinking a bit it was stay in SAC moving from SAC to MAC made my life a living hell for 5 years.

Advice to self: You don't have to prove anything to your Dad or anyone else. Be honest to yourself and be a person others can count on. You are a far better person than you realize and can do anything you put your mind and effort to.

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Don't be afraid or worried. Your next two years will be the just about the best years of your life. You'll be a better person when when you're released from active duty. You may not believe it now, but you might even want to re-up. If so, you can't go wrong.

Do not re-enlist until I was eligible for VRB and get all promises in writing.
I re-enlisted while in Shake and Bake school Ft Benning because my OJT after graduation was to be at Ft Benning. I wanted to go to Jump school, Rangers then Nam. Had I waited until graduation and becoming an E5 with my new 11F MOS my bonus would have been $10K, as it was my bonus was $1K. And I was stuck at Benning as cadre for next class, was sent straight to Nam without Ranger and jump school.