USAF from 1973 to 1977. Lackland, Keesler, Robins then Wheeler in Hawaii. I was having the time of my life and like many young men just didn't fully realize it.

Initially, I had planned to make the military a career. After 4 years though I decided to come back to civilian life and have wished that I had stayed at times. I have wondered about what else I might have seen and experienced. Life after the Airforce has been good so I don't dwell on it.

I think the Airforce is a great oppurtunity for a young person. Just be sure you have a job locked in and have it in writing if they still do that. There's something for everyone in the military and there are jobs that don't require advanced training that aren't especially appealing. When I was in SAC I used to feel so sorry for the security police that stood around the up-loaded birds on the alert pad.

Of all the branchs the Air Force and the Navy would be my picks if I could do it again. The best training in my opinion.