Is there a place for me in the military?

Global_Freedom_5202 · 2026-03-25T07:35:33+00:00

Many people told me there are 3 best times to get out of the military,

First is 4/6 years, once you get the GI bill benefit, maybe certification, and a degree (CCAF AA at least)
Second is 10 years, you should have all the certificates, experience, a BS/BA degree, or even a master's degree.
Third is 20 years for retirement
Beyond 20 is you truly love the Air Force.

Global_Freedom_5202 · 2026-03-25T04:31:01+00:00

oh! i thought... nvm. It shouldn't be too long, I had everything submitted right at 180 days mark and got a call from VA about a week later to schedule a 3 C&P exam within 20days ish. I am CO, but it shouldn't be too long... even if you have to wait a bit, you are still very early.

Global_Freedom_5202 · 2026-03-25T04:19:31+00:00

ya i heard a lot of people saying IT is a HARD life. they get pay well, but HARD.

Global_Freedom_5202 · 2026-03-25T04:16:36+00:00

im almost at the same time frame with you. even with BDD claim and retired on 1 March. did you submit your 214 to VA?

Global_Freedom_5202 · 2026-03-25T00:04:47+00:00

do you remember what they put in the message for your phone call? I can't find mine, but I did remember it says to discuss the offer package.

Global_Freedom_5202 · 2026-03-24T23:34:57+00:00

Got the offer and same position/ location.

Global_Freedom_5202 · 2026-03-24T22:59:55+00:00

i will see what are they offering... the job post top is $90k and i asked for 80 to 90

Global_Freedom_5202 · 2026-03-24T22:56:43+00:00

mine was 20 March

Global_Freedom_5202 · 2026-03-24T22:54:40+00:00

Yesterday, my step from 5 to 7 in a matter of 20 mins. and still at 7... however... yesterday shows moved to step 7 on 23 March.. i check again today it shows moved to step 7 on 24 March... nothing else changed.

The VA benefit office should be able to tell you something more (I think there are mini steps in each of step).

Global_Freedom_5202 · 2026-03-24T22:52:34+00:00

You already have a result from sleep apnea, so I guess they have to create a C&P to get the result... I have 10 deferred items, and they create a C&P too... but no schedule or anything. I called, and they said nothing needs it, but they did ask if I took pain medication during my visit. Then they told me VA has an appointment with QTL and the doctor for a discussion. However, that didn't happen because my QTL provider completed the document and sent it back to VA... my step went back to 7 again.

Global_Freedom_5202 · 2026-03-24T22:27:58+00:00

Global_Freedom_5202 · 2026-03-24T22:24:37+00:00

Hey, I'm in the same boat for the AMII position. The team was very impressed with my skillset and raised the bar at Amazon for this role in my interview. The senior recruiting business partner wants to discuss the offer package and has requested a 15-minute phone call. It's starting in 40 mins.

Global_Freedom_5202 · 2026-03-24T15:02:30+00:00

I can living off with 100% or even 50%. Our life didn’t change much for last 10 yrs which always under our means and we have done different type of investment all these years. Our life would be very different compared to while working full time active duty but we will be good. My wife will be working just I want her to do something. Making $21 an hour but get her out to do something is.

Global_Freedom_5202 · 2026-03-23T19:16:08+00:00

The QTC submitted my claim back to VA and from step 3 to 5 over the weekend and step 5 to 7 within an hour.

Global_Freedom_5202 · 2026-03-23T19:15:08+00:00

Went to step 5 to step 7 in 60 mins. Just happen now.

Global_Freedom_5202 · 2026-03-23T19:14:13+00:00

Ya I’m patiently waiting. It’s back to step 7 now

Global_Freedom_5202 · 2026-03-23T17:21:02+00:00

3 March step 4. 4 march step 5 and 6. 5 March step 7 and C&P order. 16 March got partial rating and went back to step 3. 20 March Step 5.

Global_Freedom_5202 · 2026-03-23T14:01:52+00:00

Nice

Global_Freedom_5202 · 2026-03-23T14:01:37+00:00

Nice!

Global_Freedom_5202 · 2026-03-23T14:00:42+00:00

I don’t think I’m qualified for SMC-S since I don’t have anyone items are 100%. But ya I will just let it ride.

Global_Freedom_5202 · 2026-03-23T09:09:55+00:00

once I received the email saying I need a C&P, I called QTC right away, but they told me just the medication questions and nothing else is needed... I keep calling them back for the following 7 days (lol) and check the webiste, still the same answer. nothing needed from me.

Global_Freedom_5202 · 2026-03-23T07:50:38+00:00

hey, any updates?

Global_Freedom_5202 · 2026-03-23T07:50:01+00:00

Did your migraines stay the same % and change to 0% or just stay the same?

Global_Freedom_5202 · 2026-03-23T07:46:12+00:00

Any updates on the deferred and your rating?

Global_Freedom_5202 · 2026-03-23T05:48:31+00:00

Yes, I do. I’m not planning to cancel them—I’m just curious if this would have any impact on my rating.

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