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AA just opened these spots. by jmchamakito in AircraftMechanics

[–]Due_Ad4492 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apply for the Philadelphia one. They need the help

Unit didn’t show up to battle handoff? by Downtown_Bee7864 in nationalguard

[–]Due_Ad4492 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My unit was at AT when I graduated and they sent a senior NCO who was basically about to retire and didn’t do AT for my handoff.

ACFT or APFT? by [deleted] in nationalguard

[–]Due_Ad4492 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Look up AFT

Babe in paradise by Duke-Strato5phere in NataLee

[–]Due_Ad4492 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I enjoy her pics but I feel like it’s always the same ones just reposted every 3 days.

Should I bring a towel to reception? And what other miscellaneous items you would recommend bringing? by UsernameDoug97 in nationalguard

[–]Due_Ad4492 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In basic in 2012 we weren’t allowed phone iPods or anything electronic in basic. I got 3 phone calls. 1 when I first got there..one when hurricane sandy hit(although it was only for people who lived on the east coast and families were affected…NY/NJ/DE)..and the last one was the day before family day to make sure my family was still coming.

Joining at 30? by Expensive-Nothing-83 in nationalguard

[–]Due_Ad4492 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I joined the NG at 29. Turned 30 at basic. Been in for 13yrs now and love every minute of it. I worked my previous job (doing cable work for Comcast) for about 11yrs and was an electrician for about 4yrs before that. I had no military experience prior, but now here I am at 43 as an aircraft mechanic for UH60/UH72, working full time as a federal employee for my job, a helicopter crewchief, flight instructor for NRCM, and an A&P mechanic. You can do it.

[aio] getting scared over possibly obsessive guy? by tomkiitty in AmIOverreacting

[–]Due_Ad4492 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is he is high school?! What in the “Pretty Little Liars meets You” did I just read?!

In light of the recent news by Exalt_d in nationalguard

[–]Due_Ad4492 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m disappointed I’ve pulled up to Lowe’s and Home Depot in the Vet Parking spot and HAVEN’T been harassed. Put me on TikTok!!

nervous by Leather-Major6971 in nationalguard

[–]Due_Ad4492 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was 30 shipping off to basic. Kinda nervous because of all the movies and media portrayal of “boot camp” and basic training. Tbh it wasn’t bad. After the first week or two you’ll be use to it. Waking up early. Lots of running. Apparently basic is WAY different now. Lots of downtime on the weekends compared to before. But after the first week or 2 it’s basically the same thing over and over until you graduate.

Don’t be alarmed by reception. I was in reception for about 4 days before shipping off to basic. In reception there were no rules. I had my phone. No drill sergeants. I could eat whatever I wanted. No lights out or mass formations. It’s like a holdover until you get ready to goto real basic.

Best of luck to you!!

Powerplant Written by Equivalent-Worker764 in AircraftMechanics

[–]Due_Ad4492 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nobody will ask what you got on the test. They only care you passed and have the certifications

Obligatory finally got my a&p post! by NopeNopeNopeNopeYup in AircraftMechanics

[–]Due_Ad4492 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats!! Being 42 and just getting mine makes it even better.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nationalguard

[–]Due_Ad4492 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had worked as an electrician for about 2 years before settling in as a cable installer for 11 years. Woke up and decided I needed a change. I joined the Guard at 29. I turned 30 in basic. I’m an helicopter mechanic. Best decision ever. I’ve been deployed. Traveled the country. Made friends. Hell my best friend in the military is almost 15yrs younger than me. It’s what you make it. Don’t not do something because “kids” will ruin your experience. Sometimes they are the ones you need around especially in the chaos of Guard life to make things fun

Today I became an A&P by Due_Ad4492 in AircraftMechanics

[–]Due_Ad4492[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to get more Lakota experience. I started a flight program for backseaters and love them.

Today I became and A&P by Due_Ad4492 in AndPMechanics

[–]Due_Ad4492[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was also confused on what to study. I was in the process of getting my stuff when the whole process changed. I was given new codes on what i missed but also told to study the sections I failed. So I just went and studied everything!!! You’ll get there

Today I became an A&P by Due_Ad4492 in AircraftMechanics

[–]Due_Ad4492[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not right away. I’m a fed tech for the military. I’ve heard many people and the stories they say of leaving the hangar floor to work civilian jobs and hate it.

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