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 Well...this is different...
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06/10/15 02:31 PM
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Alright…now Randy, before you read this, I think you’ll need to get your phone and dial 9-1 and then put your finger on the other 1. Any Dogs in the area be ready to respond to a heart attack at Randy’s place!
After a lot of thought, talking, waiting and waiting- I just swore into the Army National Guard as a social work officer in the medical services! Some folks know I’m a long time social worker and a bit beat up by the field. After 20+ years of work, I was struggling to find the sense of service that I had and felt deeply for years and was considering leaving the field entirely. After a lot of thought I knew one of the groups that I feel like I could help and do well with is soldiers. I looked into it last Fall and the paperwork finally came through and led to an interview and swearing in today.
Thanks to JJ and Spider-Pig who pm’ed me on the side to advise me on talking with the recruiters. I appreciate it!
So anyway…back to waiting for the new release!!
JYD #109
"I came here for the knives and stayed for the people."
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Re: Well...this is different...
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06/10/15 02:50 PM
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Congratulations on your decision, Rich! I hope you finally find the sense of service you've been looking for.
USMC 1997-2002. 6173 CH-53D Sea Stallion Helicopter Crew Chief and Flightline Mechanic. Semper Fi!
"Be still, Taggart!"
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Re: Well...this is different...
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06/10/15 02:54 PM
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Dogfish
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JYD # 195
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Re: Well...this is different...
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06/10/15 02:56 PM
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Private Klink
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Well done Rich...congratulations!!! 
Junk Yard Dog #1
Moderator/Leader of the Pack
Good night Mrs. B, wherever you are!
Long Live the Brotherhood of the Yard!
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Re: Well...this is different...
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06/10/15 03:42 PM
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Thanks all!
JYD #109
"I came here for the knives and stayed for the people."
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Re: Well...this is different...
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06/10/15 03:53 PM
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Massive Metal
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Congrats RN! uh did they make you shave your head? MM 
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Re: Well...this is different...
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06/10/15 04:06 PM
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Alright…now Randy, before you read this, I think you’ll need to get your phone and dial 9-1 and then put your finger on the other 1. Any Dogs in the area be ready to respond to a heart attack at Randy’s place! After a lot of thought I knew one of the groups that I feel like I could help and do well with is soldiers. I looked into it last Fall and the paperwork finally came through and led to an interview and swearing in today. After all I've done for you, treated you like a member of my own family, you go and join the ARMY!  I don't know if I will survive the shock long enough to dial 911. I feel so, so violated!  OK now that I KNOW you feel SO sorry for your traitorous act, the only other thing I can say is CONGRATULATIONS! You not only found a way to continue doing what you enjoy, you found a way to show your patriotism and compassion for those who safeguard our very way of life. Are you full time or part time? I am guessing full time. What is your rank? P.S. At least it wasn't the Marines. Again Rich, Congratulations and I wish you MANY years in your new life. Randy
Last edited by SkunkHunter; 06/10/15 04:07 PM.
A Little Paranoia Will Keep
You Safe (ALPWKYS)
Be a Sheepdog
JYD#105
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Re: Well...this is different...
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06/10/15 04:09 PM
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And just think, you can enjoy the smell of gun powder every morning!
A Little Paranoia Will Keep
You Safe (ALPWKYS)
Be a Sheepdog
JYD#105
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Re: Well...this is different...
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06/10/15 07:03 PM
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Hobbes
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Congrats Rich. And be careful with the Marine jokes Skunk. 
JYD #143
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 Re: Well...this is different...
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06/10/15 07:37 PM
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Congrats!
Last edited by Ray Settanta; 06/10/15 07:37 PM.
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Re: Well...this is different...
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06/10/15 09:25 PM
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El CacaFuego
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Congrats, Welcome to the other Brotherhood! Rest assured, anywhere you go, no matter what shade of green they are, light green, dark green, or bumpy green, your fellow Soldiers have your back. Hooah! Have fun with basic 
"Teaching is not showing others new things, but reminding them that they know as well as you."
JYD #118
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Re: Well...this is different...
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06/10/15 11:49 PM
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legaleagle
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JYD #155
Looking for challenge coin #155
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