Dat Dude
Dennis Stamp
Wait, what?
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Post by Dat Dude on Jun 8, 2013 12:24:59 GMT -5
...is a phrase that you won't likely hear on FAN. But for those who would care, I'll be gone from FAN for an undetermined amount of time. Why? Well I'll be starting Navy boot camp in a few days, and I won't have any access to my cell phone let alone any computers for at least 8 weeks (that's if for there are no delays or setbacks in boot camp). If I make it out of that then I'll be doing 4-6 months in a navy technical school where I'm not sure how much time or freedom I'll get when it comes to computer access and stuff.
I've been preparing for this mentally and physically for the past 6 months, and life wise/career wise and financially it's the best step for me to take it this point of my life. I'll technically be 3rd generation Navy with my grandpa and my uncles serving in the past as well, so I know the benefits that it offers me (as apposed to the sales pitch recruiters usually give). With my associates degree, I'll be automatically promoted two ranks when I start (that certainly helps cause I'll going in at age 28). I'll be working in avionics (so no battlefields for me, I'll be sitting in a lab or garage fixing airplanes) and I'll be able to see the world, make money, blah, blah, blah.
But I just wanted to give an explanation for my absence (for those who would notice) and I do plan on still being apart of the FAN community whenever I'll get the opportunity to be able to access the site again.
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Hawk Hart
Bill S. Preston, Esq.
Sold his organs.
The Best There Is, the Best There Was, and the Best That There Ever Will Be
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Post by Hawk Hart on Jun 8, 2013 12:39:08 GMT -5
Well enjoy buddy, I'll miss your sig and avatar greatly.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2013 12:46:16 GMT -5
Congratulations on the decision and huge respect to you for deciding to serve our country!
I hope you find it fulfilling and no matter where your job takes you, that you stay safe.
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Sparkybob
King Koopa
I have a status?
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Post by Sparkybob on Jun 8, 2013 12:51:59 GMT -5
Hope it goes well man, You will be missed.
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Yami Daimao
Patti Mayonnaise
Really, really wants to zigazig ah!
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Post by Yami Daimao on Jun 8, 2013 13:08:41 GMT -5
Who are you again?
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Post by Zombie Mod is not a ghoul. on Jun 8, 2013 13:10:19 GMT -5
good luck, if any one asks i'll say you are off hunting down demented after one too many kicks to the groin.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2013 13:22:56 GMT -5
Good luck!
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Mochi Lone Wolf
Fry's dog Seymour
Development through Destruction.
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Post by Mochi Lone Wolf on Jun 8, 2013 13:24:19 GMT -5
Best of luck to you.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2013 15:15:34 GMT -5
good luck. Watch out for that Rear Admiral
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Post by DSR on Jun 8, 2013 15:25:41 GMT -5
Whatever happened to that "Dude, you're getting a Dell!" guy?  |
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King Ghidorah
El Dandy
On Probation for Charges of two counts of Saxual Music.
How Absurd
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Post by King Ghidorah on Jun 8, 2013 15:29:55 GMT -5
Awesome, get that shit
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BigBadZ
Grimlock
The Rumors Are All True
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Post by BigBadZ on Jun 8, 2013 17:14:57 GMT -5
Damn, Rehab. Are ya sure you can't sneak in a small tablet and stay in touch?? Things are gonna get weird without naked Terry Crews popping up. But seriously, good luck dude. Kick some Navy ass, and I look forward for the "Rehab return thread."
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Lila
El Dandy
Slip N Slide World Champion 1997
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Post by Lila on Jun 8, 2013 17:18:52 GMT -5
You're trying to join the Armed Force too?! I'm going for the Air Force though.
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Razor Gives It A 4/10
Unicron
Look At Me and My CRAZY Custom Title!
I'm back...and I'm pretty much the same as before.
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Post by Razor Gives It A 4/10 on Jun 8, 2013 17:23:51 GMT -5
Best of luck to you!
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Post by Father Dougal McGuire on Jun 8, 2013 17:24:19 GMT -5
Way to go. And if you make any mistakes, just use the excuse, "It's my first day."
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2013 17:28:31 GMT -5
I would of noticed. You're one of my favorite users on FAN! Best of luck of you and congrats! Here is a catchy song to celebrate your accomplishment!
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BigBadZ
Grimlock
The Rumors Are All True
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Post by BigBadZ on Jun 8, 2013 17:38:15 GMT -5
I would of noticed. You're one of my favorite users on FAN! Best of luck of you and congrats! Here is a catchy song to celebrate your accomplishment! I call dibs on being the Construction Worker |
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Post by "Gentleman" AJ Powell on Jun 8, 2013 17:57:09 GMT -5
Good luck! I hear this is a traditional naval song, so enjoy!
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Post by anticonscience on Jun 8, 2013 17:59:34 GMT -5
I thought that this was going to be about that band that had a semi-hit in "Sittin at a Bar" then disappeared off the face of the earth
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Post by The Booty Disciple on Jun 8, 2013 18:15:40 GMT -5
Happy sailing, shipmate. If you haven't done so already, I recommend you spend some time getting familiar with your chain of command, your rank & recognition, and developing an attention to detail. The biggest challenge I had before my medical separation at boot camp was to stop overthinking things and simply do what my petty officer and chief instructed me to do without adding to the instructions.
The operational tempo will be a pretty steady grind, but if you've been training for several months, you'll do fine. Its the goofuses that show up and can't run a quarter mile and do a single pushup (much less pass their PFA at minimum standard) that have to worry. The yelling, the constant yowling from the petty officers and chiefs, the adjustment to a high fiber/low protein diet, the lack of downtime, lack of personal space, etc, is all very temporary and designed to get you off your rocker quickly, but once you adjust (a couple weeks, usually), you almost come to love it.
If you don't mind my asking, what's your rate? If you're spending 4-6 months in A-school, obviously it's not pac-seaman.
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