Posted on May 13, 2018
What habit(s) have you been unable to break after leaving the military?
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Just to start the conversation, I still make sure that my 'gig' line is straight every single time I get dressed.
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I always blouse my shirts and check my Military alignment. I always wear a cover. I always back into my parking spots or drive through and park pointing out. I always run contingency plans. My wife says I walk and eat to fast. I Sir or Mam everyone older unless I have been introduced or told other wise. Mostly wear black or dark, other colors make me feel like a target. I have one pair of dress shoes, other wise I always wear some kind of boot.
How ever after 45 years out of Marine Corp boot camp and 20 years in the service I don't wear my tags, so it's nice to know I was not brain washed. :)
How ever after 45 years out of Marine Corp boot camp and 20 years in the service I don't wear my tags, so it's nice to know I was not brain washed. :)
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CSM Charles Hayden Passed 7/29/2025
My young son now has my dog tags! I stopped wearing them years ago, but do miss having them available. SSgt Robert Prest
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I still tend to walk with thumb to first knuckle of fore finger and still have a tendency to shovel my food down.
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Gig line always, early is the only acceptable on time and don't leave until the job is done - clocks don't determine quitting time.
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SGT Joseph Gunderson
You must eat faster than MAJ Vincent Winifred Payne cuz I can't eat that fast lol
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Sgt Eric Plebuch
Just became such habit, still trying to break that habit, been almost 20 years since getting out.
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Throwing the "F" word out there and not even realize I said it, happens all the time.
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Still waking up at ridiculous hours eating way to fast and constantly observing every entrance and exit in public areas chewing tobacco and smoking cigs as well
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