Navy Check-In

[fuels94]

20 years and about to retire in Nov

[Malice]

I'm a Marine, but I've been at navy bases for the past 2 years with thier training air wings. NAS pensacola, NAS whiting field, NAS meridian MS McCain field.

[fuels94]

It's OK Malice we work side by side with each other branch. I take it your an airdal marine? What aircarft you work with? My job is working with bulk JP-5 for aircraft.

[Malice]

It's OK Malice we work side by side with each other branch. I take it your an airdal marine? What aircarft you work with? My job is working with bulk JP-5 for aircraft.

I fly T-45C's right now. I've got 20 flights left, and them I'm hoping I select FA-18's. I might end up in Harriers though. It's a cool aircraft, I just want an ACM capable platform.

I just got back from working with the Navy. I did carrier quals onboard the Eisenhower. Cat shots blow my mind.

If you work with fuel, were you a "grape" at some point?

[fuels94]

I fly T-45C's right now. I've got 20 flights left, and them I'm hoping I select FA-18's. I might end up in Harriers though. It's a cool aircraft, I just want an ACM capable platform.

I just got back from working with the Navy. I did carrier quals onboard the Eisenhower. Cat shots blow my mind.

If you work with fuel, were you a "grape" at some point?

There's no words that express the feeling when launching and recovery A/C on a carrier :hail:

I started on big decks, now i'm on USS Tarawa LHA1 and work with Harriers it's just awesome to see them VTO on the flight deck then shot forward like a jet.

Yes i'm a Deck Grape.

[aSSn8r]

Any other Seabees in here besides me?

[remaxracer45]

retired NCCS was a BTC and served on the Constellation, Saratoga and the McCormick wish I was back in San Dog so I could drive my Z year around!

[fuels94]

retired NCCS was a BTC and served on the Constellation, Saratoga and the McCormick wish I was back in San Dog so I could drive my Z year around!

So how is it on the other side? Since i'm about a month away from retirement? How long has it been for you? Your right about that missing running year round with the TA. I have it in storage up north until I retire.

Vinny

[hyperzone]

I served 6 years (2000-2006) as an ET and got out. Now I'm about finished with the process of coming back. Should have my MEPS 'interview' by the end of the month. Dont know why I ever got out. hehe...

[fuels94]

I served 6 years (2000-2006) as an ET and got out. Now I'm about finished with the process of coming back. Should have my MEPS 'interview' by the end of the month. Dont know why I ever got out. hehe...


So are you planning to go back as an ET? Since you been out for a while you know there starting to seen personnel up for new orders on IA tours oversea before reporting to there next duty station.

[HNDRK SS]

retired NCCS was a BTC and served on the Constellation, Saratoga and the McCormick wish I was back in San Dog so I could drive my Z year around!

Retired Machinist Mate Chief here. I also was on Sorry Sara for a short time 73-74. I worked in 4MMR as a fireman.

[hyperzone]

So are you planning to go back as an ET? Since you been out for a while you know there starting to seen personnel up for new orders on IA tours oversea before reporting to there next duty station.

Yes, I have heard of the IA duty. Not sure if I'll be affected or not. I'm not sure what it would involve either. Not planning on going back as an ET either. Was thinking more like IT, IS, or EW... IT preferably.

Anyway, I am looking forward to getting back on track. I have a very different outloook on things and attitude in general. getting married, buying a house, having two regular jobs to pay the bills, and 3 years time away to grow up a bit has dont alot.

[fuels94]

Yes, I have heard of the IA duty. Not sure if I'll be affected or not. I'm not sure what it would involve either. Not planning on going back as an ET either. Was thinking more like IT, IS, or EW... IT preferably.

Anyway, I am looking forward to getting back on track. I have a very different outloook on things and attitude in general. getting married, buying a house, having two regular jobs to pay the bills, and 3 years time away to grow up a bit has dont alot.

IT is not bad at all since this is the new navy where everything runs off of computers. It's also a good deal when you do get out with that NEC along with a clearance you'll find a decent job outside. But remember, since your going into a rate that is heavy manned promotions are low.

As for IA tours there grabbing everyone no matter what rate your are somehow the navy detailers are having us manned up with US Army jobs. One of my buddies just got orders to go IA and she's not to happy since she work's on Aviation GSE gear. Instead of working with ground support equipment now she's carrying a gun, guarding a convoy

[hyperzone]

I've read alot about the IA duty. There are like 10 rates that are selected from most often. IT is one of the 10. OS, MA, GM, FC, were some more. I dont remember all of them. Your saying IT is over manned? When I was in as an ET it was overmanned as well... .took me 3 years to move from E4 to E5, haha.. As for the getting out and slipping right into a job with ease... well,... there's lots of people in that situation so, its not exactly a piece of cake. Some careful planning on where I spend my final 4-5 years in and who I work with will play a big part there. Oh well,... just rambling here...

[fuels94]

I've read alot about the IA duty. There are like 10 rates that are selected from most often. IT is one of the 10. OS, MA, GM, FC, were some more. I dont remember all of them. Your saying IT is over manned? When I was in as an ET it was overmanned as well... .took me 3 years to move from E4 to E5, haha.. As for the getting out and slipping right into a job with ease... well,... there's lots of people in that situation so, its not exactly a piece of cake. Some careful planning on where I spend my final 4-5 years in and who I work with will play a big part there. Oh well,... just rambling here...

Well good luck to you on which rate you do decide.

[93DCVER]

Any other Seabees in here besides me?

Sure is! Im CM3 Orosco out of NMCB 133 in GP.

[KissMyWhtSS]

Thanks for serving. :flag:

[warnerTA]

Thanks for serving. :flag:

yeh thank you :) :cool:

[suprsick96]

another seabee here nmcb23 from n.c

[1SLOLT1!]

Well I have been in for 6 years now and I was a HT (Hull Technician) but just cross rated to NC (Navy Counselor) I was stationed at ACU-5 the hover craft complex at Camp Pendleton, CA for three years then I transfered to NRD San Francisco where i have been for the last 2 years now! I am an E-5 and will be an E-6 here at the end of the year!

[TA the destroyer]

been in the navy over 6 years now, currently in the sand box! and i hate it.

[manfred717]

MM3 stuck at NWS charleston:cry: