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

Don't accept to be a cook. People always need to eat, hence you will always be working with minimal to no breaks.

I'd pay more attention to my education; particularly in college - and I'd have saved a lot more of the money I earned during Summer vacations, instead of spending it on clothes! ...and I'd have enlisted in the Army for THREE years instead of TWO, so I could be guaranteed an MOS!

Don't get married so quick. Also look down when fighting an on board fire so you dont fall down that open hatch again

After basic and AIT ( I was promised PFC if I scored high upon completion) We began RVN training. The first words we heard were" Forget everything you learned so far. Pay close attention, if you want to survive and come home." I was the undergraduate, did not get PFC, and awarded a plaque (with out my name etched in). It seems that I had to be at least PFC to serve in a combat zone. At Ft Lewis, I was in line to pick up jungle fatigues etc.. I asked the supply clerk; "Why was I issued 6 pairs of EX EX large boxer shorts, because I'm skinny" He replied; "That's all we have" That was repeated for T shirts, towels, and wash cloths. I asked" What was I to do with these?" He replied; "Trade them, when you get there." I had 24 pairs of EX EX LG boxer shorts in my duffle bag. I knew then as I know now, I'm on my own....

Sgt Stewart; thanks for the vote up.
11B all the way! Hooah

No regrets.

I'd tell recruit Everett to make sure he gets the MOS he really wants and not settle for anything else.
I'd tell PVT Everett to put 10% of his check into some investment vehicle and to not drink so much.
I'd tell LT Everett to join the National Guard immediately after coming of active duty.

Stay in the Air Force for twenty years.

Buckle up! You are in for a ride the rest of your life.

Be careful lending money to "friends"