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It's off to Texas I go.. #1468632 12/27/05 10:02 PM
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,272 Western Massachusetts W wontgrowup_dup1 OP Hard-core CEG\'er
OP wontgrowup_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er W Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,272 Western Massachusetts	Well, after some lengthy discussions with my wife, my son and my extended Family, I've decided that my life in Human Services is not going anywhere, so I've enlisted in the Air Force Reserve (no, I'm not kidding). I've already taken the ASFAB test, and scored a 92 (which pretty much allows me to pick just about anything for an AFSC) so, I've decided to go into "Aerospace Propulsion", which is Air Force speak for Jet Mechanic. I want to be certfied as a Flight Engineer, but, I have to progress through this AFSC before I can test for F.E. I am trying to get my departure date moved up from March of this year to the end of this month for Basic Training in Texas (Lackland AFB in San Antonio). I hope to come back in August of this year, certified for C and D class (C-5A and C-130 repair) mechanics. I've HATED what I've been doing for the last few years (even though the $$ is OK) and my Wife has given me her blessing (it doesn't hurt that two of her three brothers, her uncle and Father are in the Reserve) to do this. Anyone know of anyplace that is looking for qualified Jet Mechanics? I'm trying to get an Active Reserve slot at Westover in Chicopee, so we'll see what happens. This should be either Humbling or amusing-having to train with a group of 18 year olds through "Boot Camp"-wish this "old man" luck A1C Hodges, Christopher Active Duty USAF Sheppard AFB Texas;Westover ARB Chicopee, MA NECEG "Troll" formerly owned 2000 SVT Contour, with all kinds of goodies;)

Re: It's off to Texas I go.. #1468633 12/27/05 11:03 PM
Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,201 MA M MAZDASPEED Hard-core CEG\'er
MAZDASPEED Hard-core CEG\'er M Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,201 MA	We certainly wish you the very best and success in the year to come! Current Car: 2005 Lava Orange Mazdaspeed Miata 2004 Graphite Dodge Stratus Old cars: 2003 Garnet Mica Miata/1998 T-Red SVT Contour

Re: It's off to Texas I go.. #1468634 12/27/05 11:28 PM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 9,872 Pakistan, MA G Goonz SVT Addicted CEG\'er
Goonz SVT Addicted CEG\'er G Joined: May 2004 Posts: 9,872 Pakistan, MA	Originally posted by SVT: We certainly wish you the very best and success in the year to come! #0009

Re: It's off to Texas I go.. #1468635 12/28/05 02:06 AM
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 220 MA R RespectTheContour CEG\'er
RespectTheContour CEG\'er R Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 220 MA	Originally posted by Goonz SVT: Originally posted by SVT: We certainly wish you the very best and success in the year to come! +2 'OO CSVT #1586 Silver Frost

Re: It's off to Texas I go.. #1468636 12/28/05 02:17 AM
Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 7,431 Somerville, MA R rouar Hard-core CEG'er
rouar Hard-core CEG'er R Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 7,431 Somerville, MA	Wow .. good luck, it sounds like you're in for an adventure! Matthew 2000 Nissan Maxima SE Sold: 98.5 Contour SE V6 ATX

Re: It's off to Texas I go.. #1468637 12/28/05 12:50 PM
Joined: May 2001 Posts: 8,770 Manchester, NH F frenchblueC2_dup1 Smurfette
frenchblueC2_dup1 Smurfette F Joined: May 2001 Posts: 8,770 Manchester, NH	good luck, man congrats Kim 1995 Contour GL Needs less "needs more"

Re: It's off to Texas I go.. #1468638 12/28/05 02:55 PM
Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 2,166 Boston, MA Z zgendron_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er
zgendron_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er Z Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 2,166 Boston, MA	Congrats. Hope the New Year brings you the best of luck. - Zack WANTED: T-Red HEATED Side Mirrors FOR SALE: 4 14" Alum Alloys and Nearly New Avid H4s Tires w/ Center Caps 2000 T-Red SVT 1995 LX V6 MTX (RIP)

Re: It's off to Texas I go.. #1468639 12/28/05 03:01 PM
Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 8,445 Prince Spaghettiville E ElKy Hard-core CEG'er
ElKy Hard-core CEG'er E Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 8,445 Prince Spaghettiville	good luck man! NY State Trooper: So what makes your car so special to have SVT all over it? Me: Er...It was made by Fords SPECIAL Vehicle Team?

Re: It's off to Texas I go.. #1468640 12/28/05 05:27 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 135 Newton Center, MA F FrozenSection CEG\'er
FrozenSection CEG\'er F Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 135 Newton Center, MA	Originally posted by wontgrowup: I've decided to go into "Aerospace Propulsion", which is Air Force speak for Jet Mechanic. Wow, this all sounds like a pretty exciting job! and you probably pick up a good dose of practical skills as well. People think I cut up dead bodies all day (I don't). At Thanksgiving, I was handed the carving set since I had the most experience with 'cutting meat'. Congrats and good luck! Po 1995 Mercury Mystique GS: Zetec 2.0L I-4, CD4E 1978 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau: 351M (5.8L V-8), FMX Coming in 2007 -- 1986 Jaguar XJ12 Sovereign: 5.3L High-Efficiency V-12, GM transmission

Re: It's off to Texas I go.. #1468641 12/28/05 05:49 PM
Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 8,445 Prince Spaghettiville E ElKy Hard-core CEG'er
ElKy Hard-core CEG'er E Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 8,445 Prince Spaghettiville	so then what do you do? thats like how everybody thinks my fiance tortures animals for a living. NY State Trooper: So what makes your car so special to have SVT all over it? Me: Er...It was made by Fords SPECIAL Vehicle Team?

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