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I don't know what to say exactly: that I'm back, but I never truly left.
I have a major life change going on and I'd like some tips or pointers on this matter.
I'm out of the Army now, honorably, and now I don't know what to do with myself...
I guess what I'm saying is... That I don't know what my purpose is anymore.
I have a major life change going on and I'd like some tips or pointers on this matter.
I'm out of the Army now, honorably, and now I don't know what to do with myself...
I guess what I'm saying is... That I don't know what my purpose is anymore.
Are you calling, or answering?
Years ago, I was a young man trying my best as I joined the military. I believed I wouldn't see past my 23rd birthday. I was not alone but alone at the same time, for a very long time. I thought this would be the end of my story. I accepted my fate to be just another number. A statistic that will be used to either argue for or against people. I figured that I would finally have redemption for my perceived wrongs that I committed. Fast forward to today. I've lived past my expected expiration date. So much has happened and hopefully so much more. I continue to serve but in a different capacity. I'm still hated by others by the uniforms I wear and not by the content of my character or my deeds. I'll be a father soon. Something I never expected would happen in my life time. I do not feel as empty any more. But a new anxiety has crept into me. I do not feel the same brokenness that I did as a young man. I've seen life and death right in front of me. I've seen sorrow, anger, and hatred on
To All of You
First, Let me start by saying thank you to all of you who replied and provided me advice to my predicament earlier. I find it funny for a "non-combat deployment" (I say that because there's always Russia and Syria on the doorstep) This has been a very rough couple of months. I won't recap about the events, but again, I just wanted to say thank you to you all. Thank You for sticking by me, even when I haven't been as active as I used to be. Looking back from where I started to where I am now... Well let's just say there's still some more mountains to climb. I'm glad to have met you all, both here and in person. I hope to actually meet you all
A Trp 1-13 CAV
I like this unit a little bit better than my old one. At least out here they want their guys getting as much training as possible. That's good news, that's even better news for me. Even though I'm in the exact same position I was in at my old unit, I am getting more hands on time training and some more trigger time than I've had in all my time with the Army. BRM (Basic Rifle Marksmanship/ qualification) went off without a hitch, aced that with only 2 flyers for a total of 38 out of 40. Just finished a bit of SRM/ ARM (Short Range Marksmanship and Advanced Rifle Marksmanship) though we didn't get too much into ARM. 48 out of 50. not bad again,
Late Update
Hey all. This is going to be a bit late, but I'm deployed. No where dangerous, I'm out in Jordan. Actually stuck in Kuwait waiting for a plane to take us over to Jordan. So in the mean time, I've got internet. Hope y'all are doing well.
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My civilian ass has this 
to offer: Take your time, no pressure; and keep in touch with Army friends and fellow vets as much as possible.
And... What tanikel said.
Nice to see you still 'lurking' about.
to offer: Take your time, no pressure; and keep in touch with Army friends and fellow vets as much as possible.And... What tanikel said.
Nice to see you still 'lurking' about.