What is it like being a new SSGT and single parent at Nellis AFB, any concern's?

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:01:50 -0500

What is it like being a new staff at nellis Afb for single parents like? Any concerns?

Response by TSgt George Rodriguez made Feb 4 at 2022 5:47 PM

TSgt George Rodriguez — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 17:47:30 -0500

Been there and done that at Fairchild Afb Spokane Washington. Having 2 small children from my first wife that I had custody of back in the early 70's. I was able to use a fellow SSgt's wife to baby sit my children while I was on duty at the hospital. After duty hours I would retrieve my children fix their dinner bathe them and put them to bed. The next morning I would make their breakfest and deliver them to the baby sitter. It was here that I meet my future wife who was in the Air Force. She saw my needs and gave up her career to take me on with 2 small babies. 48 years later and 2 additional children, 9 grandchilldren, 7 great-grandchildren, and were still going strong. Living on base made it much easier to utilize the services offered.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 4 at 2022 6:34 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 18:34:28 -0500

Looking for some input about current leadership and progression from a weapons personnel

Response by SMSgt Bob Wilson made Feb 4 at 2022 6:37 PM

SMSgt Bob Wilson — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 18:37:39 -0500

Aircraft Armament Specialist. With deployments, have you set up extended care for your child? That is priority #1. Nellis is a great place, expensive, but great. You are going to have some long hours, on occasion depending on your unit. Enjoy.