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DamnthatDavid · #1

So, Thursday Morning at 0900 (military lingo for 9:00 a.m.) I was sworn into the Coast Guard. I have just 1 month left before being shipped. But I'm all set.

Getting a 3k sign-up bonus. (most Coasties get NOTHING)

And going in as a E3.

Oh, and the job I'm shooting for is called "Surfmen" They are the ones in the boats that go zooming through Hurricane force seas, (which are known as average days in the Pacific Ocean.)

So, I got one Month left with you guys. Damn, I'll miss this place. It is my internet home.

Fathom Zero · #2

Hey man, nice going.

Just remember to come back and regail us with tales of your amazing adventures on the open sea. Like Sinbad.

Chojin · #3

Here's hoping you don't experience the backdoor draft and end up in those countries that start with I.

Chojin · #4

also, i don't remember giving you permission to leave i-mockery.

MLE · #5

man, i bet hearing chojin say that to you is as emotionally fulfilling as your dad breaking down and giving you a goodbye hug

Chojin · #6

DAMN THAT PRIVATE DAVID

DamnthatDavid · #7

Boatswain would be the correct term, not private.

and as much as I value Chojin's ok with eveything in this internet life. I'm going to miss you the most MLE. I will think of you everytime I get seasick.

Chojin · #8

uh what

Chojin · #9

well if you die in the line of duty, be sure to give juttin's dad a high five for us

liquidstatik · #10

and make up some big lie about how cool his son is

Mockery · #11

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Originally Posted by Chojin

also, i don't remember giving you permission to leave i-mockery.

I believe the term is he's going AWAL.

Good luck David, we'll be here when you get back :o

ArrowX · #12

The ranks of the Vets is being whittled down. I never thought I'd see the day when damnthatdavid left

You were my favourite vet.

DamnthatDavid · #13

I never really considered myself a vet. :/

I'll be back once I get stationed, and get my own place, and get a new computer, and etc.

Sethomas · #14

Is E3 your eligibility qualification? 'Cuz if so, I thought that E3 meant they were really really desperate and at that point were handing rifles to pre-schoolers and bed-wetters. I think my grandfather missed the WWII draft for having an F-classification because of his weird skin condition.

I'm not saying anything personal, I just thought that's what it meant.

DamnthatDavid · #15

heh, different ranking system.

E stands for Enlisted.

Most people go in as E-1, which is your basic private, with standard pay. If you have a higher education, you get Stripes for Skills. So I get bumped past E-2 and into the paygrade of E-3.

I believe a typical Sergent level is E-5 in the army. Not sure what it is in the Coast Guard.

Officers are O, and GS is General Service, which is working for the government. My father is a GS-12. its about the same level as a Colonel I believe, but being none military, he doesn't get the perks.

WhiteRat · #16

Muchos congrats on the life/career move. Signing away your soul is never an easy move.

FartinMowler · #17

What's with you and Bubba wanting to be Sea men? :/

Misdemonar · #18

This is a hilarious joke about seamen and how it sounds like semen. I didn't want to type it.

Misdemonar · #19

Don't tell my boss

MLE · #20

If you encourage him, you're as bad as him.

Jeff The Ninja · #21

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Originally Posted by FartinMowler

What's with you and Bubba wanting to be Sea men? :/

Yeah. Ive heard of Childhood Regression, but that is just Rediculous.

Note: I know that joke Sucked, so dont draw attention to it.

GADZOOKS · #22

Yeesh, I think I'll join the armed foreces too after hearing that one.

Take me away, David,

DamnthatDavid · #23

I'll get back to you on that one.

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Muchos congrats on the life/career move. Signing away your soul is never an easy move.

Never my soul, just my life. It isn't going anywhere at this time.

Honestly, I could spend 4 years working in dead-end jobs and with luck, might break into a career, or spend 4 years making money in something that looks hella fun. I could even take more college level courses while enlisted.