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130fe

10-23-2009, 07:17 AM

Today is my last work day in the AF, been a fun trip the past 21 1/2 years but it is time to move on. I will say I have been able to do and travel around the world more than I thought I would (with one of the best jobs around). Retiring is bitter sweet but I have the oppurtunity to do the same type of job in the civilian sector (a job I enjoy). No guarentees on getting the new job, but if I get it I will have to move to the other side of the country. Either way getting out in this economy can be nerve racking but I think everything will work it out fine in the end. Now I have about 99 days off (leave/vacation) before the full paychecks from Uncle Sam stop, so it should give me plenty of time install some parts that are in boxes stacked in the garage.

6'9"Witha69

10-23-2009, 07:21 AM

Congratulations and Thank you!

Turbo Rob

10-23-2009, 07:25 AM

I just retired (June 09) after 25 years in the AF myself. I took five months off (loved it and highly recommend it) and will be going back to work (civil service) in the beginning of November.

Thanks for your service and enjoy the retirement benefits.

Rob

jy211

10-23-2009, 07:37 AM

congrats and thank you!

slck6t9

10-23-2009, 08:00 AM

Way to go Chris. As you know I retired back in Mar 09 and hav loved it. Defintely take some time off and recharge yourself. I went double dipped and went to work on my terminal leave. Now I wish I had taken a couple months off. Anyways congrat's and enjoy your second life now..

Vegas69

10-23-2009, 08:12 AM

Congrats man....has to feel good.

stealth71

10-23-2009, 08:21 AM

Congrats. Thanks for your service!! :usa:

nvmyss

10-23-2009, 08:34 AM

Congrats. Must feal great!
Only 7 years left for me.

CarlC

10-23-2009, 08:37 AM

Thanks for your service, and congrats!

If you are looking for a job don't overlook a professional recruiting firm. I've hired retired service guys from Bradley-Morris and have had nothing but good luck with them.

OLDFLM

10-23-2009, 09:20 AM

Congratulations Chris!!! Enjoy retirement and best of luck on your civil service job my friend!! All the best to you and yours!
V/R,
Ty

41565 chevelle

10-23-2009, 09:26 AM

Congrats and a huge Thank You for you service!!!

Rick Dorion

10-23-2009, 09:56 AM

Congratulations, Chris and thanks for your service! You have a great skill set that should help in the private sector. I too have had great success in hiring from the Services.

D Impala95

10-23-2009, 10:19 AM

Congrats and thanks for your service.

JohnUlaszek

10-23-2009, 12:39 PM

I remember when my enlistment was up, as a Senior Airman, looking at Tech and Master Sgt.'s thinking those guys were ancient. If I had stayed in I would have 19 years in now. It sure goes quick.

moreHP

10-23-2009, 02:02 PM

I have to say a big thank you for your service and all the best on your next adventure.

Motown 454

10-23-2009, 02:30 PM

congratulations on your retimerment and thank you to all of you for your service. Good luck in your new life. Wayne

dropit69

10-23-2009, 05:15 PM

Congrats and thanks for the long years of service..good luck in your 2nd job..

mc84_zz4

10-23-2009, 06:39 PM

Enjoy some well deserved time off.
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Thank you for your service to our country and communities.

mikey

10-23-2009, 08:31 PM

Congrats on making it to 21 years. I was only able to make it to 8. I had some decent assignments it was the orders every 2 years that did it for me.

Young Gun

10-23-2009, 09:51 PM

Thank you for your service. I was in my ROTC program hoping to get contracted to serve but my I was medically ineligable, I am jealous you had the opportunity to serve, but thank you for giving us your time and service!

The Stickman

10-23-2009, 11:50 PM

I thank you and all those that are/have/ and will serve. Enjoy the free time for now.

srh3trinity

10-24-2009, 12:51 PM

Thanks for serving, now go get your hands dirty in the garage.

garickman

10-24-2009, 01:06 PM

ENJOY!! God Bless and thank you for your service to the GREATEST country in the world

My427stang

10-24-2009, 02:29 PM

Sorry to see you leave us....but you earned a safe exit

Good luck in the future!

PT Sportwagon

10-25-2009, 05:53 PM

Are you just separating or retiring? I took the $$$ and ran in 92. If I would have stayed in I would be going 26years now.

Welcome home and thanks for your service from an Ex-AFSP

Tim

WILWAXU

10-27-2009, 09:02 AM

Congrats man! I just went over 20 in September. Remarkable how fast the time fly's!

Steve1968LS2

10-27-2009, 09:26 AM

Thank you for your service to our country and enjoy you're much earned time off!

trapin

10-27-2009, 11:58 AM

Chris, as others have said, a heartfelt thanks for your many years of service to our country.

Best of luck to you in your future endeavors. :cheers: