Strange to think of this on an odd numbered year.
Nineteen years ago today, I checked out of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron One Four Zero aboard Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island, Washington. Retirement Leave and three days of transit to the family home.
I guess it is a milestone of sorts. I don't know. It sort of came to me.
Buck and others will know what I mean.
We remember things and dates most folks find rather odd.
There are things I mention now from before the Current Missus ORPO and I were married that cause her to raise an eyebrow. It is what it is. Very few of the recollections are of life with the First Missus ORPO. Good thing, eh?
Nineteen years...........................................
The things that have occurred in that time.....................................
It all started in a Hyundai four door headed back to Havre, Montana..........................on to Wichita, Kansas and California City, California...............................
Changing Oil, Chasing Trains, Building Airplanes, Chasing Trains, Building Airplanes..........Crew Chief......................
2 comments:
Yeah, I get it. Certain dates are burned into my mind... and two stand out in particular: the beginning and the end. What kinda-sorta flips me out is the fact I've long since passed the point where I've been retired quite a bit longer than I served. That would be over 27 years retired vs. 22 served. Aiiieee.
Congrats on the anniversary ORPO. The distance from your service is immaterial. You'll always be By God Navy!!
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