SGT Rodger Armstrong 300922 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>So after six years of service I get med boarded. It's taken me a year to realize some of the little things that you couldn't do in the military (Army for me) In The civilian world nobody give two s@#*s about. For me it was hands in your pocket. How about any of you other VETERANS. 2014-10-30T08:19:25-04:00 SGT Rodger Armstrong 300922

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>So after six years of service I get med boarded. It's taken me a year to realize some of the little things that you couldn't do in the military (Army for me) In The civilian world nobody give two s@#*s about. For me it was hands in your pocket. How about any of you other VETERANS.

2014-10-30T08:19:25-04:00 2014-10-30T08:19:25-04:00 SFC Mark Merino 315083

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Headgear inside. Makes me crazy still.

2014-11-07T02:28:01-05:00 2014-11-07T02:28:01-05:00 PO1 Private RallyPoint Member 315264

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Lack of a gig line. Belt/buckle not lined up. Most civilians could care less unless you're in a high powered position where everyone wears a $2500 suit with a tie that cost $400.

2014-11-07T08:34:03-05:00 2014-11-07T08:34:03-05:00 SPC James Mcneil 315423

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Having my hands in my pocket was never a big deal for me as long as I wasn&#39;t in uniform. I didn&#39;t do so in uniform past basic training (actually past the day the DS caught me like that and had me pushing for a while), but in civvies, I didn&#39;t care.<br /><br />For me, it&#39;s the way civilians act when the flag is going by in parades. Drives me crazy!

2014-11-07T11:11:12-05:00 2014-11-07T11:11:12-05:00 SSG William Patton 315581

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Many of the things I learned in the military are still part of my life 44 years later. I still have a gig line and my suits are not $2500, but more like $300. Even in casual attire, my gig line is straight if I have a button shirt. I still wear a military haircut, shave, and try to maintain a professional appearance, even though I am now retired. The little things point to self discipline and self image that projects professionalism in how we conduct our lives. Without the influence of the military, my life could have gone to hell in a hand basket quickly.

2014-11-07T12:49:13-05:00 2014-11-07T12:49:13-05:00 SFC Melker Johansson 354801

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I definitely will grow a full beard. I&#39;m 41 years old and have never seen myself in a full beard.

2014-12-04T11:54:30-05:00 2014-12-04T11:54:30-05:00 SSG Trevor S. 502217

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My kids can&#39;t figure out why I don&#39;t want them to walk and text at the same time.

2015-02-27T18:09:16-05:00 2015-02-27T18:09:16-05:00 SSG Adam Reed 502608

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Walking on the grass in the military gets you smoked. Walking on the grass in the civilian world gets you there quicker.

2015-02-27T23:15:13-05:00 2015-02-27T23:15:13-05:00 SGM Mikel Dawson 502750

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I wear my hat indoors a lot!

2015-02-28T01:00:45-05:00 2015-02-28T01:00:45-05:00 SPC Charles Griffith 502825

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Head gear. For the most part it goes on when I get out of bed and stay's there till I get back in bed.

2015-02-28T03:14:41-05:00 2015-02-28T03:14:41-05:00 PV2 Private RallyPoint Member 502893

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Wearing my hair however I wanted. Bright red lipstick if I desire dark eyeliner.

2015-02-28T06:52:09-05:00 2015-02-28T06:52:09-05:00 SGT Rik Thibodeau 502951

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Being able to use an umbrella when it rains.

2015-02-28T08:33:46-05:00 2015-02-28T08:33:46-05:00 MSgt Joanna Clute 503004

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Not having to wear a hat, wearing my hair down, nail polish. The best thing though is not having to put on the uniform when it's over 100 degrees out.

2015-02-28T09:23:50-05:00 2015-02-28T09:23:50-05:00 SGT John Rauch 503011

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>growing a beard.

2015-02-28T09:33:14-05:00 2015-02-28T09:33:14-05:00 LTC Private RallyPoint Member 503016

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was an Army Brat for 17+ years, then spent 5 1/2 either at USMA or in ROTC before being commissioned in the Army where I have been for the past 22+ years; what is &#39;Civilian?&#39;<br />:-)

2015-02-28T09:40:10-05:00 2015-02-28T09:40:10-05:00 SGT Dale Brown 503023

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Building big (ridiculously big) fires while camping. <br /><br />Compared to donning a Vietnam Era poncho and sitting on a heat tab while trying not to breathe any of the vapors. :)

2015-02-28T09:51:54-05:00 2015-02-28T09:51:54-05:00 CPT Private RallyPoint Member 503102

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Wearing colorful socks at work!<br />I can call in sick if just want a mental health day and don&#39;t need to give an explanation. I can wear crazy nail polish and not have to wear my hair in a bun.

2015-02-28T11:05:33-05:00 2015-02-28T11:05:33-05:00 PO2 Steven Erickson 503261

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Going home every day.

2015-02-28T13:04:02-05:00 2015-02-28T13:04:02-05:00 SPC Christopher Smith 503797

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>-Walking and talking on a cellphone<br />-Working out (running or lifting) with headphones<br />-Walking outside with no head gear on (I hate hats with a strong passion)<br />-Being able to get a problem handled by the person who can fix it, instead of using a &quot;Chain&quot; and the problem getting lost along the way.<br />-Hands in my pockets<br />-Picking what color socks I want to wear<br />-Wearing short sleeves to work in the Summer<br />-The use of an umbrella<br />-The ability to purchase work cloths at a reasonable price<br />-A job promotion system that actually made sense

2015-02-28T18:58:49-05:00 2015-02-28T18:58:49-05:00 SPC David Shaffer 504375

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I love sporting my two day beard and not always wearing a hat but I still don't walk on the grass. I just started letting my hair grow a few months ago and I have been out for some time.

2015-03-01T01:11:03-05:00 2015-03-01T01:11:03-05:00 SGT John Rauch 513625

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>eating as much meat as I want to. stupid chow halls. hahaha "only one meat"

2015-03-05T12:46:40-05:00 2015-03-05T12:46:40-05:00 SFC Charles W. Robinson 514411

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Bushy mustache &amp; eat want I want - LoL!<br /><br />Other than that, I really, really miss the Military and the deployments. After the second tumor though, it was time to go.

2015-03-05T19:58:43-05:00 2015-03-05T19:58:43-05:00 1SG Private RallyPoint Member 514439

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>How about grow a massive Goatee and bread it on both sides!!!

2015-03-05T20:09:48-05:00 2015-03-05T20:09:48-05:00 PO2 Alana Nielson 514463

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Painting my nails any color I want

2015-03-05T20:19:12-05:00 2015-03-05T20:19:12-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 514863

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Walking around in bdu pants, my hands in my pockets and wearing a Motley Crue t-shirt.

2015-03-06T01:18:11-05:00 2015-03-06T01:18:11-05:00 SGT Kirk Fiorentino 524712

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Coach youth soccer

2015-03-11T15:15:58-04:00 2015-03-11T15:15:58-04:00 MAJ Michael Robbins 524917

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Riding my motorcycle without a safety vest or a helmet if I so choose.

2015-03-11T16:40:14-04:00 2015-03-11T16:40:14-04:00 PO1 Cameron Rhyne 1274429

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Walk and talk on a cell phone. <br />Walk outside with a plain white shirt on. <br />Put hands in my pockets.

2016-02-02T00:17:39-05:00 2016-02-02T00:17:39-05:00 1stSgt Eugene Harless 1274511

<div class="images-v2-count-1"><div class="content-picture image-v2-number-1" id="image-77810"> <div class="social_icons social-buttons-on-image"> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fwhat-are-simple-little-things-you-enjoy-doing-as-a-civilian-that-you-couldn-t-do-in-the-military%3Futm_source%3DFacebook%26utm_medium%3Dorganic%26utm_campaign%3DShare%20to%20facebook' target="_blank" class='social-share-button facebook-share-button'><i class="fa fa-facebook-f"></i></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=What+are+simple+little+things+you+enjoy+doing+as+a+civilian+that+you+couldn%27t+do+in+the+military%3F&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fwhat-are-simple-little-things-you-enjoy-doing-as-a-civilian-that-you-couldn-t-do-in-the-military&amp;via=RallyPoint" target="_blank" class="social-share-button twitter-custom-share-button"><i class="fa fa-twitter"></i></a> <a href="mailto:?subject=Check this out on RallyPoint!&body=Hi, I thought you would find this interesting:%0D%0AWhat are simple little things you enjoy doing as a civilian that you couldn&#39;t do in the military?%0D%0A %0D%0AHere is the link: https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-simple-little-things-you-enjoy-doing-as-a-civilian-that-you-couldn-t-do-in-the-military" target="_blank" class="social-share-button email-share-button"><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i></a> </div> <a class="fancybox" rel="7a46698aece6cbd0be445b175cd3aee6" href="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/077/810/for_gallery_v2/f7e5556f.jpg"><img src="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/077/810/large_v3/f7e5556f.jpg" alt="F7e5556f" /></a></div></div>growing out this epic beard.

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