Getting out of the Navy in November

[Susquehanna Birder]

Hey, I transferred from a private, liberal arts college to one of the "state system of higher education" schools, and I had to nearly kick the registrar in the nuts to get most of the class credits transferred. Making the appointment with the guy saved me more than a semester of tuition (as well as room and board).

So yeah, it's best to make sure your credits will transfer before you are put in a similar position.

[SD_Eagle5]

Thanks for all the college advice and congrats! The credits from my last school are transferable, but I'll have to get with CCP when I get back to Philly to see what things they'll transfer from my SMART transcripts. For some reason my college classes aren't on there  -- luckily I've kept the ones the school gave me.

Sus-- I actually considered getting a Liberal Arts degree but I wasn't too sure how serious employers take that.


Signed my DD 214 this morning and as of midnight I will officially be a civilian (On Thanksgiving no less -- go figure). The Navy has given me so much and I'm so greatful for the experiences and direction the military has provided. Spent over 9 years on Active Duty including tours on the USS STETHEM DDG 63, USS TARAWA LHA 1, USHS MERCY TAH-19, and my last duty station the USS RONALD REAGAN CVN 76.
Best part of my Naval career was seeing foreign ports and the benefits that will come with being a veteran. Worst part of my career was having to see dead bodies on the USS COLE after the terrorist bombings (the smell onboard that ship was something I will NEVER forget.

I seperate with an Honorable discharge and an RE-R1 code. Throughout my career I was awarded the following medals: National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism, Arned Forces Expeditionary Medal (2), Sea Service Deployment (2), Navy Unit Commendation, Good Conduct Award (3), Navy and Marine Corps Achievment Medal (3), Humanitarian relief Medal, Battle Efficiency Medal, Marksmen Rifle Ribbon, and was qualified as an Enlisted Warfare Specialist.

I'd especially like to thank Ed, PG, and Sarge (I apologize if I left anyone out) for all of their help answering questions and with random things over the course of my career. You've all been a big help. 

[rjs246]

Pound a Guinness or seven in celebration and I'll do the same. Of course, it will have nothing to do with you, but it's fun to pretend.

[SD_Eagle5]

Pound a Guinness or seven in celebration and I'll do the same. Of course, it will have nothing to do with you, but it's fun to pretend.

I'm one step ahead of you 

[fansince61]

Pound a Guinness or seven in celebration and I'll do the same. Of course, it will have nothing to do with you, but it's fun to pretend.

I'm one step ahead of you 

Your Country is PROUD of your service..Thank You

[Rome]

Wouldn't it be funny if a nuclear war started tonight and SD got caught in the middle of it?

Man, I would laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaugh!

[fansince61]

Wouldn't it be funny if a nuclear war started tonight and SD got caught in the middle of it?

Man, I would laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaugh!

[Rome]

What are you giving me the finger for?  Don't you have a handy-dandy fallout shelter in your backyard too?

Hater.

[hbionic]

What are you giving me the finger for?  Don't you have a handy-dandy fallout shelter in your backyard too?

Hater.

I was showing a home to a client in an older part near Los Angeles and it was one of the few homes I've shown that have had a 'bomb shelter'. I guess back then they figured a 10 by 10 room about 7 feet underground surrounded by cinder blocks would be enough to keep that bad 'ol radiation from coming in.  Stop. Drop & Roll.

[fansince61]

What are you giving me the finger for?  Don't you have a handy-dandy fallout shelter in your backyard too?

Hater.

I grew up practing hiding under my desk in school..Ronaldus Magunus FIXED THAT!!

Dude he's done his "time"

[Rome]

I remember the drills when I was a little kid.

Terrifying, actually.  The whole town basically stopped whatever it did and went inside and battened down the hatches.

As if Jenkintown would have survived a nuclear war.  Let's see, 10 miles outside of Philly, Willow Grove Naval Air Station 10 miles away, New York and Washington less than two hours away.

Yeah, we'd have made it.  CLOSE THE DOORS AND HIT THE FLOOR!

[Susquehanna Birder]

In the north, Willow Grove would have definitely been a target. In the south, the refinery and the Navy yard. I remember looking at studies showing which direction the fallout would blow...

[SD_Eagle5]

Wouldn't it be funny if a nuclear war started tonight and SD got caught in the middle of it?

Man, I would laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaugh!

Ugggggh, that would suck 

[Susquehanna Birder]

Yeah, but only for a couple of seconds.

[PhillyPhreak54]

Congrats, bro.

We'll have to hit up a Phils game in the summer now that you'll be home.