test results in, I made it! USAF - E6 (TSgt)

**jrc1122** · 06-13-2007, 04:54 PM

That's right- I am active duty USAF and I made Technical Sergeant. (TSgt).

I will sew on my stripe probably in about 8 months (according to my line number)

They promoted 18% of eligible SSgt.

**juiced99ws6** · 06-13-2007, 05:17 PM

congrats man! what do you do in the air force

**jrc1122** · 06-13-2007, 05:26 PM

Thanks Man! ....My AFSC (primary job) is "Space Systems Operator" I fly/ communicate with military satellites.

But currently I am on a special duty assignement for the next 3 years-- as a Recruiter.

**juiced99ws6** · 06-13-2007, 05:37 PM

how do you like that job. im not sure what to think about it, lol. I am in the army and I repair electrical, avionics, and weapons systems on the apache.

**jrc1122** · 06-13-2007, 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by juiced99ws6

how do you like that job. im not sure what to think about it, lol. I am in the army and I repair electrical, avionics, and weapons systems on the apache.

I love the AF, it is a great way of life.
Recruiting can be tough, but overall I still love the AF.
Space Ops was an awesome job. I am excited about getting back into that after I am done with this tour.

**burnws6** · 06-13-2007, 07:46 PM

some guy at work just got recruited back to iceland i think it is...for 3 years....hes excited

**310stanger** · 06-13-2007, 09:29 PM

congrats man

**Anthracis** · 06-13-2007, 09:56 PM

I don't know to congratulate you or to cry!

**Anthracis** · 06-13-2007, 09:58 PM

JUST KIDDING!!!!!! LOL Congrats! Good luck at recruiting! We gotta get those numbers up.

But not with this type of shit! = What do you think of the "LOVE BOMB?" What a joke!!!!! rotflmao!!!I can't believe someone somewhere got paid to think that shit up!

...In the meantime, standby for more PT!

**Herbal Chicken** · 06-14-2007, 02:37 AM

Congrats, I just have to worry about making Staff next year. I'm not planning to anyway, since it's going to be my first time testing.

Anyway, I always hear people say how Tech is the hardest to get. How long did it take you?

**Sarge** · 06-14-2007, 02:53 AM

Lifer
J/K...congrats....kick that ass man....

**joerockhead** · 06-14-2007, 05:06 AM

Congratulations on the Promotion!!! Hope you don't have to wait to long to sew it on.

Where are you stationed? I kinda work with folks like your rating.

Hey, just two more Promotions, and you well be where I am!

**BIG D's SS** · 06-14-2007, 05:09 AM

Congrats man.

**jrc1122** · 06-14-2007, 07:38 AM

Originally Posted by Herbal Chicken

Congrats, I just have to worry about making Staff next year. I'm not planning to anyway, since it's going to be my first time testing.

Anyway, I always hear people say how Tech is the hardest to get. How long did it take you?

TSgt is the hardest to make.

I made SSgt first time. I made TSgt 3rd time. You get one 1 chance a year to test once you are eligible (missed it first two times by less than 6 questions.) I will have TSgt on before 10 years. I just passed my 9 year mark this month.

For the AF I believe the average is about 14 years. So I am ahead of the power curve.

Thanks again for all congrats!

**jrc1122** · 06-14-2007, 07:41 AM

Originally Posted by joerockhead

Congratulations on the Promotion!!! Hope you don't have to wait to long to sew it on.

Where are you stationed? I kinda work with folks like your rating.

Hey, just two more Promotions, and you well be where I am!

I am recruiter in PA (check signature for town)

I use to work on Buckley AFB CO ( Aurora/ Denver CO)
I then went to Vandenberg AFB CA ( Santa Barbara County CA)

SO I take it your an E-8? Nice!

**jrc1122** · 06-14-2007, 07:42 AM

Originally Posted by Sarge

Lifer
J/K...congrats....kick that ass man....

LOL I wouldn't consider retiring @ 39 - Lifer

I consider being a lifer at a job is someone who works till they hit 60 or so.

But yeah for Military terms, I am definately going to retire

Can't beat it. Plus I am already 1/2 way there.

**Sarge** · 06-14-2007, 10:52 AM

I doubt you would have stayed in the late 60's early 70's......miltary was all fucked up bad....

**jrc1122** · 06-14-2007, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by Sarge

I doubt you would have stayed in the late 60's early 70's......miltary was all fucked up bad....

agreed! Things change, and now it is a great way of life. ESPECIALLY the USAF.

You rarely run into someone who retired from those decades, because the pay was crap, and the lifestyle was very rough.

**67CamaroRSSS** · 06-14-2007, 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by Sarge

I doubt you would have stayed in the late 60's early 70's......miltary was all fucked up bad....

I know cuz I was in the Army then (74-78). Things were to fucked for me to stay even though they wanted me to stay (even offered me a nice re-up bonus) cuz of all the schools I'd been to and the awards I had acquired.