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Spouse was Coast Guard, son is Naval Avionics. Son would like to be a career petty officer, but they are tightening up over there, so he's holding on til his 15, which will be Dec 2018. His current enlistment ends Nov 2017, so then they'll likely decide. He has to make first class before then, but they need more billets, even though he's qualified. Sequestration has screwed them over for advancement, they are working with aircraft manufactured in 1982, and now they are doing away with the pension.This is why I cringe when I hear Miss Lindsay or McCain, or Trump, or Barry Bamz when I hear "boots on the ground."Nobody wants it.

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As a person that identifies himself as a 'Mainer', I love me some coasties. Not so sure about the Air Force though, from what I have heard and read, that place is a straight up mess. Having had my own experience last year with the Air Force Inspector General lying right to my face, I hope things work out for your boy.

It sucks enough being enlisted even in peacetime with good leadership, service over the last 15 years has been the opposite of that.

Have a great day!

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That's a good one, I might have to yoink it...

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Thanks! Btw, it's Navy, not Air Force. As the son says, the Air Force gets all the new toys. Naval Aviation provides support for the Marines, which put my kid in an FOB in Iraq x 2. He loves his job, but it's crazy-making for mom ; )

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It's totally (weird and) unusual to blast it to thousands of people in that manner! With a certain creep factor. ;-)

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What are the posted odds in Vegas of her being actually pregnant?

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Brother Fugue.

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Are you sure? The Donald could very well be looking at his next ex-wife.

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Fetus Spears did this all much better.

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Gosh, most of mine are surgical silicone.

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Sam, Nia and Ashley

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Just like God and Ben Carson want it.

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There are days when I wish I could dumb myself down or forego my integrity and ability to think for myself enough to become a Christian grifter. Alas, I will remain a non-believer who does mundane things like work .

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I'm positive, I actually do like myself:-)

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"Sam and Nia Rader, who are VERY good looking..."

Um. Fact check.

Nia is cute, no problem. But Sam? He's a mean-looking, vicious-looking little prick. Seriously. That's on a good day. He looks like he's always trying to be three steps ahead of everyone else. Which, in the world of Christian wing fucks, he probably is.

But still.

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Ah, wait. Is Nia going to look anything like that fullback-type thing with the grey curly hair?

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