I always said I did 22 years, my dad was a lifer (23 years) and I did 4 as an 81150A, Security Police Patrol Dog Handler from '73-'77. Not the best time to be in the military, the country was fed up with the Vietnam War and there wasn't much love for military members. I'm to independent to be a lifer, I ask why to much I guess, but don't begrudge my time at all. Went to college and finished my B.S. after my hitch, so I always figured it was a fair trade, 4 for 4.

It's probably the least martial of all the services, and a good place to learn a trade and get some travel. I saw lots of places in my 22 years affiliated with Air Force, and most of it was sure interesting, besides I've always been an airplane junkie, so loved being around the hardware.

Take care...