Posted on Aug 25, 2015
Veterans/Retirees, are you doing anything like what you did in the military?
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I have used what I learned in the military as building blocks and have created a job I love. Thanks Uncle Sam
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SPC Margaret Higgins
I love your patriotism; SSgt Alex Robinson! You are very ingenious; Staff Sergeant.
Great going! And keep it up!
Great going! And keep it up!
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SFC Terry Fortune
Yes, using the leadership skill that I learned in dealing with young people here at the school where I work at.
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SPC Margaret Higgins
God bless you Terry SFC Terry Fortune , for enhancing the knowledge of our next generation.
Absolutely mandatory; Terry. KUDOS!
Absolutely mandatory; Terry. KUDOS!
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I'm still in the Reserve, but yes, I do virtually the same job in the civilian world that I do in the military, just at a much higher pay. My military training prepared me perfectly for my current position and my civilian job has certainly enhanced my knowledge and allows me to practice my MOS on a daily basis.
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SPC Margaret Higgins
SSG Toryn Green, it was a very wise move on your part; to obtain a job that is virtually the same job that you did in the military. That is probably why your salary is high. (I am just guessing.)
You must do exceptional work now. KUDOS!
You must do exceptional work now. KUDOS!
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Yes, while on active duty I served as a missile maintenance officer. My current job is program manager for ICBM ground systems. Same equipment and some of the same people.
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SPC Margaret Higgins
WOW, Col Lyman Faith! How blessed are you?...to be working with the same equipment And some of the same people that you worked with in the military.
All of My Best, Colonel-
SPC Margaret Higgins
All of My Best, Colonel-
SPC Margaret Higgins
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I am doing the exact same thing that I did for my last five years on active duty...providing graduate-level education to future health executives. Same academic discipline, but different university and different students. It was a simple, easy transition.
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SPC Margaret Higgins
I am so very happy for you, LTC Kevin B. that you had an easy transition.
Sir, I am highly impressed with you; and what you do.
Sir, I am highly impressed with you; and what you do.
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Not even close. Avionics on active duty and supply in the air guard. Corporate environmental manager in civilian and retired life. Slight cossover with my sub specialty in hazardous material supply operations but that's it.
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SPC Margaret Higgins
That's very interesting; MSgt Aaron Brite. Avionics and environment. Seem kind of like direct opposites to me. One deals with the air; one with the ground. I really don't know what Avionics is, or deals with; though Master Sergeant. Maybe you could explain it to me.
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MSgt Aaron Brite
Hi Margaret, Avionics are aircraft electronic systems that do just about anything on an airplane. In my case they were anything that did not generate or receive a radio signal like inertial navigation sytems, engine and fuel, gauges and flight indicators. Basically everything on the dashboard. Environmental management is the assurance of compliance with applicable regulations protecting the environment and reducing the corporations impact on the environment and natural resources. Air, ground, water and power all fall in my purview. Not much similarity but avionics skills help with understanding and maintaining environmental monitoring systems such as flow meters, pressure drop gauges and opacity monitors.
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SPC Margaret Higgins
Thank you so very kindly for explaining all of this to me MSgt Aaron Brite.
I had one man on Rally Point vote me down; because I didn't understand what he was saying. Needless to say- I blocked him.
And may I say to you, Master Sergeant, I think that you are very, very bright.
I had one man on Rally Point vote me down; because I didn't understand what he was saying. Needless to say- I blocked him.
And may I say to you, Master Sergeant, I think that you are very, very bright.
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Nope was a heavy equipment and light mechanic in the navy now I scrub floors for a state college
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Sgt Tom Cunnally
I was really into Diet and Fitness when I served in the Marines and I continued with this since leaving the Marine Corps...And recommend following a low fat diet with cardio exercise to stay both physically and mentally strong as the years slip by..
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SPC Margaret Higgins
Well, for one thing, Sgt Tom Cunnally I am very impressd with you for being a Marine.
Good for you for being "into Diet and Fitness".
And Sergeant, THANKS for the recommendation.
Good for you for being "into Diet and Fitness".
And Sergeant, THANKS for the recommendation.
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SPC Margaret Higgins
Thank you Sgt Tom Cunnally! Looks like you really give yourself a good workout.
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Once a Nuke, always a Nuke! After I got out of the Navy (nuclear electrician's mate on subs), I got a degree in Physics (I was going to teach Physics in a high school setting).
Ended up at a commercial nuclear plant training operators all the "science-y stuff" as well as systems, procedures, etc. Did that for 12 years (including getting two Senior Reactor Operator certifications), then moved into Emergency Preparedness. I used to teach operators how NOT to break the plant, then I taught operators what to do AFTER the plant was broken. I gravitated to the security and law enforcement side of Emergency Preparedness as part of the huge world-wide security push after 2003 (as a result of 9/11).
Became a "Road Warrior" about 7 years ago. Travel all over the US doing every phase of EP, including "Active Shooter" and "Hostile Action" work for universities, hospitals, etc. I'm one of the few commercial nuclear guys who is qualified and experienced in command-staff level Incident Command / National Incident Management Systems.
I use what I learned in the Canoe Club EVERY SINGLE DAY, and that's NO LIE!
Ended up at a commercial nuclear plant training operators all the "science-y stuff" as well as systems, procedures, etc. Did that for 12 years (including getting two Senior Reactor Operator certifications), then moved into Emergency Preparedness. I used to teach operators how NOT to break the plant, then I taught operators what to do AFTER the plant was broken. I gravitated to the security and law enforcement side of Emergency Preparedness as part of the huge world-wide security push after 2003 (as a result of 9/11).
Became a "Road Warrior" about 7 years ago. Travel all over the US doing every phase of EP, including "Active Shooter" and "Hostile Action" work for universities, hospitals, etc. I'm one of the few commercial nuclear guys who is qualified and experienced in command-staff level Incident Command / National Incident Management Systems.
I use what I learned in the Canoe Club EVERY SINGLE DAY, and that's NO LIE!
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SPC Margaret Higgins
WOW, PO2 Steven Erickson!!!!! I laud you Highly!!!!! And I am ever so happy that you gravitated to the security and law enforcement side of Emergency Preparedness; as part of the world-wide security push after 2003. Makes me feel a lot safer to know that my security and safety are in good hands.
You Certainly are Busy.
And you use what you learned from the Canoe Club; every single day. That is not surprising to me.
Keep up the Great work; Steven!
You Certainly are Busy.
And you use what you learned from the Canoe Club; every single day. That is not surprising to me.
Keep up the Great work; Steven!
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Not one bit. In the Navy I did construction now I'm learning to shoe horses.
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PO2 Corey Ferretti
No not really the worst was in shoeing school and the kick to my face was on the race track as a hot walker.
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PO2 Corey Ferretti
SPC Margaret Higgins I'm not they where great learning experiences. Both times were my fault. I was in the process of learning to be around diffrent kind of horses.
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Yes I was an MP in the army and now I am a police officer, prior to that a corrections officer
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SPC Margaret Higgins
I am Highly impressed with you; SGT Denis Donovan. Please stay safe out there. And thank you. God bless you.
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I was at Ft. Irwin at the NTC years ago. As one of my soldiers said "Ma'am, all this sleep is making me tired..." In retired land I am feeling it! LOL
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SPC Margaret Higgins
LOL to the first sentence Ma'am. MAJ Keira Brennan I am so sorry; Major- to the second sentence. But I am sure it was worth every moment.
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