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Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

02/26/2007 06:26:36 PM · #1

Well it has finally arrived....retirement. Today was my final day in the Air Force after 21 years 7 mos. Time to be a bum for at least 40 days before I have to start looking for a job. With all that free time maybe I can produce a high scoring photo. We shall see.

rex

Canon PowerShot SD780

02/26/2007 06:27:56 PM · #2

You should be able to relax the rest of your glorious life.

Thanks for all the years.................

RainMotorsports

Nikon D60

02/26/2007 06:28:03 PM · #3

40 days heh take 6 months... kidding depends on what you have saved up. So what do you specialize in what major areas of training do you have?

alfresco

Nikon D700

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

02/26/2007 06:31:28 PM · #4

Thank you for serving, enjoy your time off :)

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

02/26/2007 06:31:57 PM · #5

Originally posted by RainMotorsports:

40 days heh take 6 months... kidding depends on what you have saved up. So what do you specialize in what major areas of training do you have?

I am a network engineer. I have been trained by Cisco and the military to do network infrastructure. I have worked in the base network control center and just finished working in the 3rd Combat Communications Group. We were front line comm, building a base netwok from the ground up. I don't think it will be too hard to find a job.

Message edited by author 2007-02-26 18:32:27.

tfarrell23

Sony DSC-F828

02/26/2007 06:33:06 PM · #6

Thanks for your dedication and sacrifice, takes a special man, 22 years..amazing

fotomann_forever

02/26/2007 06:34:55 PM · #7

Originally posted by JamesKW:

just finished working in the 3rd Combat Communications Group. We were front line comm, building a base netwok from the ground up. I don't think it will be too hard to find a job.

Don't think you will find one that will be more demanding either :-)

Congrats, thanks and good luck.

RainMotorsports

Nikon D60

02/26/2007 06:36:31 PM · #8

Originally posted by JamesKW:

Originally posted by RainMotorsports:
40 days heh take 6 months... kidding depends on what you have saved up. So what do you specialize in what major areas of training do you have?

I am a network engineer. I have been trained by Cisco and the military to do network infrastructure. I have worked in the base network control center and just finished working in the 3rd Combat Communications Group. We were front line comm, building a base netwok from the ground up. I don't think it will be too hard to find a job.

Heh it won't dont be suprised at the lack of job security but theres always another company waiting for ya.

eac

Nikon D200

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

02/26/2007 06:39:34 PM · #9

Originally posted by JamesKW:

Congratulations on your retirement!! Having just retired myself on February 1st after a 20 year career, I know how you are feeling! I'm assuming you're fairly young (under 50?) so you have the rest of your life to do what you want, to enjoy all your endeavours!

Congratulations again, and thank you for your service!

Beth

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM II

02/26/2007 06:42:56 PM · #10

Originally posted by eac:

I'm assuming you're fairly young (under 50?) so you have the rest of your life to do what you want, to enjoy all your endeavours! Beth

40 if that is young. Still feel 20 and can run 3 miles without keeling over.

colyla

Canon EOS-50D

02/26/2007 06:43:17 PM · #11

My neighbor's husband retired from the AF a couple of years back and scored a great paying job with ARINC. They have jobs all over the USA and some overseas. They 'prefer' military backgrounds too...and with your background in computers as well, I bet you could score one easy....just for down the road when you apply :)

ericwoo

Nikon Z7II

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120 f/4 S

02/26/2007 06:46:03 PM · #12

Thanks for what you were willing to give for the rest of us Americans. Enjoy your well-deserved retirement.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

02/26/2007 06:48:09 PM · #13

Originally posted by colyla:

I have been offered a job back on base in the Network Control Center as a network manager. Before I moved to my last job, I was in charge of that department so I know all the guys and what the job entails. It is a civil service job with a good salary so I will probably take the job and double dip on government retirement. God knows my photography will not pay the bills, YET.

RainMotorsports

Nikon D60

02/26/2007 06:49:32 PM · #14

Originally posted by colyla:

My father worked for a company that competes with ARINC for contracts IITRI which they have offices accross the street from each other in anapolis. Both very good companys i think hes moved onto IBM now. He was in the Army till i was born.

If you have a decent security clearence companys like ARINC and IITRI do hire and pay well.

Message edited by author 2007-02-26 18:49:59.

kawesttex

Apple iPhone 11 Pro

Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f2.8D

02/26/2007 07:26:29 PM · #15

James - Welcome to the world of Military Retirement! Proudly retired since Jan 1993. Working on the outside can be fun and many employers seek people with many years of military service due to work ethics.

Congrats brother and welcome to the ranks of the working! :-)

David Ey

Nikon D80

02/26/2007 07:52:57 PM · #16

Thank you sir, for your service. I have hired a great many retired military and have never been disappointed. They have all been well trained and adapt quickly.

BAMartin

Apple iPhone 5

02/26/2007 07:56:59 PM · #17

Thank you for your service to our country.

GoldBerry

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

02/26/2007 07:57:34 PM · #18

Originally posted by JamesKW:

With all that free time maybe I can produce a high scoring photo. We shall see.

I've been unemployed for 8 months and that's yet to happen (though I could teach a class on procrastination).

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR RETIREMENT :-)

Message edited by author 2007-02-26 19:57:56.

idnic

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

02/26/2007 07:58:01 PM · #19

Hey, way to go, James! You definitely did your part and then some... now kick back and enjoy your break! :)

Hipychik

Sony Alpha a6000

Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 E-mount

02/26/2007 08:03:45 PM · #20

Congratulations on your retirement. I retired 2 yrs. ago after 28 yrs. on the job. I know I am enjoying myself, I hope you do to.

scrum8

Canon EOS-50D

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

02/26/2007 08:20:32 PM · #21

Congrats, and thanks for serving! I'm taking an early retirement from Ford on Wednesday. Just barely qualified by turning 50 in December, so now I have to go out and find another job.

On Thursday the local park is hosting lessons on Woodpecker photography, so I think I'll postpone the job hunt for at least one day.

MaryO

Nikon Z8

Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8

02/26/2007 08:40:15 PM · #22

Hey, congrats! My dad put in 20 years in the AF, and a good friend just retired with 30. He is now happily fixing up the house and surfing the internet while his wife has a "real" job for the first time in almost 30 years and loves it. Transitions can be great things :-)

thegrandwazoo

Nikon D750

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

02/26/2007 09:04:12 PM · #23

Thanks for having my back for so long now go enjoy slacking! :-P