Alleged US spy crucified in Yemen - Page 2

ZenGum · 01-18-2013, 06:59 PM

Best wishes for you, Reg Joe, and many thanks for what you've done already.

classicman · 01-19-2013, 01:17 AM

There are plenty of us.

sexobon · 01-19-2013, 03:11 AM

RIF - I would have stayed longer; but, peace broke out.

regular.joe · 01-19-2013, 01:26 PM

Bout 22 years all active duty. Looks right now like I'll have bout 24-25 in when I retire.

Big Sarge · 01-19-2013, 07:21 PM

E8 or E9 with 25 years for retirement? Damn. You are going to really be banking some serious money. Then you can become a military contractor....

regular.joe · 01-20-2013, 12:49 AM

Nope, I'm done and moving on to something completely different. I don't think I can be an implementer of our nations foreign policy in any way, shape, or form anymore. I'll do a good job between now and then, follow the orders of those appointed over me, uphold the traditions of the Army. They got me for as long as I promised to stay, then they can go fuck themselves. Contractor? It would take an act of God.

sexobon · 01-20-2013, 01:30 AM

I made that decision at 12 years TIS. It would have been a couple years sooner if I could have terminated my final 4 year reenlistment contract early. I made SFC at 7 years (TIS) and it wasn't until I was an E-7 over 5 (TIG) that I was first eligible for promotion to E-8 in the primary zone. The wait was just too long for this overachiever who was already filling an E-8 slot and there were too many years left to go until retirement. I decided not to extend to see if I'd get picked up and opted to ETS. Considering what has transpired with the use of our military since then, I haven't regretted it.

I hope you complete your current obligation and retire before unit consolidations, disbandment's and deactivations become widespread. They're no fun. With only 2-3 years left to go; however, the time line is looking good for you. Is there anything you need for your next deployment that they're not providing for you?

Big Sarge · 01-20-2013, 06:06 AM

sexobon - you were a 12 series, correct?
I'm a 35F under the revamped codes
joe - are you civil affairs?

sexobon · 01-20-2013, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Sarge

sexobon - you were a 12 series, correct? ...

18D (med) cross-trained as 18F (O&I). ASIs: H (instructor), W8 (military free fall a.k.a. HALO), and L (French). Other nice to have had courses: static line Jumpmaster, installation NBC Officer/NCO, and Desert Survival.

regular.joe · 01-20-2013, 11:23 AM

Naw, I think Sexobon was a Long Tabber, he may have started out as an Engineer though. My memory is sketchy though. TBI is a bitch.

AND I'm sure he can speak for himself. Yep, I'm a Civil Affairs Bubba. Most of my Army life I was a 12B. Been in CA since 2008. I don't think we are going to be hit by the downsizing. We are one of the very few jobs that are growing. Just activated a new Brigade, granted we are only 29-32 mugs in a Company. Still 55 were looked at on the last E-8 board and 30 were selected. We still have a few years of growth left in the Branch. Some one is going to have to get on the ground in the wild west parts of the world where the security is too sketchy for the State Dept. guys to go. Bridge that gap so to speak.

Intel Analyst is a good job, you should be able to translate that to the civilian sector in a lot of ways. I know you are also in LE, but heck you ain't no spring chicken and must be near being able to retire their as well yea?

Big Sarge · 01-20-2013, 06:33 PM

I can say F--- It and go home anytime I want since I received my 20 year letter. I can't draw retirement till age 57 (age 60 minus days in combat zone). I struggle to stay in because this is the only thing I have left. I love the comradery and the kidding about me what I did in the Spanish - American War. Our promotion system is under STPA that is filled against a specific vacant slot in your state. If I can pick up a Centcom or Africom tour, I'll have my E8. Our retirement system is based upon your highest pay grade and the total number of points accumulated. You get a point for each day Title 10 or per MUTA on Title 32.

If I can get my E8, I could stay on till age 65 with waivers because I will move to Joint Force HDQS

01-18-2013, 06:59 PM	#1
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	Best wishes for you, Reg Joe, and many thanks for what you've done already. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

01-19-2013, 01:17 AM	#2
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	There are plenty of us. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

01-19-2013, 01:26 PM	#4
regular.joe Старый сержант Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NC, dreaming of large Russian women. Posts: 1,464	Bout 22 years all active duty. Looks right now like I'll have bout 24-25 in when I retire. __________________ Birth, wealth, and position are valueless during wartime. Man is only judged by his character --Soldier's Testament. Death, like birth, is a secret of Nature. - Marcus Aurelius.

01-19-2013, 07:21 PM	#5
Big Sarge Werepandas - lurking in your shadows Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: In the Deep South Posts: 3,408	E8 or E9 with 25 years for retirement? Damn. You are going to really be banking some serious money. Then you can become a military contractor.... __________________ Give a man a match, & he'll be warm for 20 seconds. But toss that man a white phosphorus grenade and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.

01-20-2013, 12:49 AM	#6
regular.joe Старый сержант Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NC, dreaming of large Russian women. Posts: 1,464	Nope, I'm done and moving on to something completely different. I don't think I can be an implementer of our nations foreign policy in any way, shape, or form anymore. I'll do a good job between now and then, follow the orders of those appointed over me, uphold the traditions of the Army. They got me for as long as I promised to stay, then they can go fuck themselves. Contractor? It would take an act of God. __________________ Birth, wealth, and position are valueless during wartime. Man is only judged by his character --Soldier's Testament. Death, like birth, is a secret of Nature. - Marcus Aurelius.

01-19-2013, 03:11 AM	#3
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	RIF - I would have stayed longer; but, peace broke out.

01-20-2013, 01:30 AM	#7
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	I made that decision at 12 years TIS. It would have been a couple years sooner if I could have terminated my final 4 year reenlistment contract early. I made SFC at 7 years (TIS) and it wasn't until I was an E-7 over 5 (TIG) that I was first eligible for promotion to E-8 in the primary zone. The wait was just too long for this overachiever who was already filling an E-8 slot and there were too many years left to go until retirement. I decided not to extend to see if I'd get picked up and opted to ETS. Considering what has transpired with the use of our military since then, I haven't regretted it. I hope you complete your current obligation and retire before unit consolidations, disbandment's and deactivations become widespread. They're no fun. With only 2-3 years left to go; however, the time line is looking good for you. Is there anything you need for your next deployment that they're not providing for you?

01-20-2013, 06:06 AM	#8
Big Sarge Werepandas - lurking in your shadows Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: In the Deep South Posts: 3,408	sexobon - you were a 12 series, correct? I'm a 35F under the revamped codes joe - are you civil affairs? __________________ Give a man a match, & he'll be warm for 20 seconds. But toss that man a white phosphorus grenade and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.

01-20-2013, 11:23 AM	#10
regular.joe Старый сержант Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NC, dreaming of large Russian women. Posts: 1,464	Naw, I think Sexobon was a Long Tabber, he may have started out as an Engineer though. My memory is sketchy though. TBI is a bitch. AND I'm sure he can speak for himself. Yep, I'm a Civil Affairs Bubba. Most of my Army life I was a 12B. Been in CA since 2008. I don't think we are going to be hit by the downsizing. We are one of the very few jobs that are growing. Just activated a new Brigade, granted we are only 29-32 mugs in a Company. Still 55 were looked at on the last E-8 board and 30 were selected. We still have a few years of growth left in the Branch. Some one is going to have to get on the ground in the wild west parts of the world where the security is too sketchy for the State Dept. guys to go. Bridge that gap so to speak. Intel Analyst is a good job, you should be able to translate that to the civilian sector in a lot of ways. I know you are also in LE, but heck you ain't no spring chicken and must be near being able to retire their as well yea? __________________ Birth, wealth, and position are valueless during wartime. Man is only judged by his character --Soldier's Testament. Death, like birth, is a secret of Nature. - Marcus Aurelius.

01-20-2013, 06:33 PM	#11
Big Sarge Werepandas - lurking in your shadows Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: In the Deep South Posts: 3,408	I can say F--- It and go home anytime I want since I received my 20 year letter. I can't draw retirement till age 57 (age 60 minus days in combat zone). I struggle to stay in because this is the only thing I have left. I love the comradery and the kidding about me what I did in the Spanish - American War. Our promotion system is under STPA that is filled against a specific vacant slot in your state. If I can pick up a Centcom or Africom tour, I'll have my E8. Our retirement system is based upon your highest pay grade and the total number of points accumulated. You get a point for each day Title 10 or per MUTA on Title 32. If I can get my E8, I could stay on till age 65 with waivers because I will move to Joint Force HDQS __________________ Give a man a match, & he'll be warm for 20 seconds. But toss that man a white phosphorus grenade and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.

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