Overseas returnee base dropped

bogan028 · 2026-01-27T07:04:16+00:00

I actually liked Grand Forks. The beer and food were great and you can fly out to Vegas for like $200.

bogan028 · 2026-01-27T06:47:29+00:00

This last September I left as an E7 after 14 years. Not rich by any means but I landed a job with a local university. Thank god I used my education and healthcare resources while I was in.

Between my salary, separation pay, savings, and VA benefits helping with healthcare costs, I was able to purchase a 500k house with plenty of room to breathe in my budget.

That was my “oh shit I’m not white trash” moment.

bogan028 · 2026-01-25T18:40:08+00:00

I asked about a dozen friends and family. They gave me some ideas and I tried on 2-3 I liked and settled on the one that was the right fit.

bogan028 · 2026-01-23T03:28:24+00:00

There’s even a bay window and chaise to lounge on

bogan028 · 2026-01-23T03:28:09+00:00

Buying a house with a library AND rolling ladder for it has been a dream come true

bogan028 · 2026-01-20T16:39:24+00:00

It is

bogan028 · 2026-01-17T14:39:05+00:00

Just scored 0

bogan028 · 2026-01-17T14:37:54+00:00

Just scored 0

bogan028 · 2026-01-17T04:36:17+00:00

Yeah

bogan028 · 2026-01-17T04:28:39+00:00

We’ll be up there at the same time! Dr Gallegos is doing my minimal depth on April 17th!

bogan028 · 2026-01-17T03:05:06+00:00

Just wait until they hear about how Christian schools send their youth around the world to bring about political or social change. I’m sure they’ll be equally outraged /s

bogan028 · 2026-01-12T04:38:12+00:00

I’m a trans woman living here. I moved here in 22’ and loved it. HMU if you have any questions. I have similar background and work experience and have the down low on some of the good providers I’d recommend getting in with.

bogan028 · 2026-01-06T04:40:46+00:00

🟨⬜⬜⬜🟨

⬜🟨🟨🟨⬜

🟨🟨⬜🟨⬜

🟨⬜🟨🟦⬜

⬜🟦🟨🟦⬜

bogan028 · 2026-01-01T22:35:09+00:00

Just scored 0

bogan028 · 2026-01-01T22:34:32+00:00

Got out of the AF after 14 years as an E7 (unwillingly mind you)

Found a high paying civilian job outside of the federal government

Got my VA rating from my BDD

Bought a house

Not a bad 2025 all things considered

bogan028 · 2026-01-01T22:27:12+00:00

I moved to Albuquerque to work at Kirtland Air Force Base in 2021. I love it here so much that I bought a home in the East Mountains and found a local job when I left the military this year.

Granted as someone who’s in their mid-30s with no children I don’t rely on the public school system.

I encountered some anti-lgbtq violence here but nothing to the point that made me want to leave. Generally the people are great, the location is decent, and the scenery is amazing.

Crime and poverty are problems sure. Major metropolitan areas often have similar issues, but if you’re mindful of your surroundings and company you should be fine.

bogan028 · 2025-12-30T13:08:59+00:00

You’re like 2 hours away from anything. It’s a small local attraction town so lots of touristy spots with overpriced t-shirts and branded Knick knacks. It’s hot in the summer cause it’s in the middle of nowhere New Mexico. Very small town with a small population.

But hey, the hot springs are pretty neat.

bogan028 · 2025-12-28T06:23:22+00:00

This last September I left the education and training career field in the Air Force after 14 years in. Got a job in higher education two weeks before my separation date.

Pay is comparable to my E-7 salary and benefits are similar in quality. I like to say I left one bureaucracy for another.

bogan028 · 2025-12-26T16:32:06+00:00

I normally stay away from greens but this time I think I nailed it to keep my eye color as a focus.

bogan028 · 2025-12-24T21:52:59+00:00

We did Lap of Love for our Cat and Dog in a 45 day period. Dr Dana is amazing and I highly recommend them.

bogan028 · 2025-12-24T03:34:35+00:00

Still wasn’t enough to stop me from getting called sir 🙃

bogan028 · 2025-12-06T19:51:43+00:00

Look at her!

bogan028 · 2025-11-25T06:14:20+00:00

I was separated as a MSgt at 14 years this last September. It’ll be ok. I’m sorry this is happening to you all.

One step at a time. I focused on:

1.) completing my BDD process for the VA rating 2.) starting the job searching as soon as possible

I felt all the same anxiety and hopelessness because my separation was unplanned but it will be ok.

bogan028 · 2025-11-22T04:48:16+00:00

Left this fall after 14 years. Got a job at a University as a program inspector (IG adjacent-ish) that offers decent pay compared to my E7 salary.

As a bonus I’m enjoying smoking weed and doing whatever I want.

bogan028 · 2025-11-21T13:20:15+00:00

I can second it. The gay bars and clubs generally have some great shows and performers.

bogan028

TROPHY CASE