Yesterday, I retired from the Air Force after 24 years of service. It was 20 years longer than I had planned on staying, but I don’t regret a minute of it. Being an Air Force officer definitively shaped me into the man I am today and gave me everything I have. This includes the opportunity…
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Getting through ground week involved a certain determination to make it no matter what. Because of the uncertainty involved, there was a constant anxiety, but by the end of the week you had a pretty good idea of the routine and what to expect in general. The first day, most of the company was up…
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Let me be up front with you: I would not have arrived at this point in my transition without the benefit of my career transition coach. When I started this process a year ago, I did all the things you might expect such as a Transition Assistance Program, putting together a resume, targeting various companies…
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This week I will be relinquishing command for the last time in my 24 year Air Force career in preparation for retirement. It is a bittersweet moment for sure. I’ve enjoyed my time in the Air Force, particularly the five times I’ve been in command. Make no mistake, it’s not been a walk in the…
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