Top 10 Things I Have Learned While in the Military
We asked Troy Steward from the Afghan Blog about what he’s learned since joining the military. What better source of advice than someone with Troy’s experience? Here’s what he had to say about the top 10 things he’s learned while in the military:
1. What cool things Combat Control Team members get to do in the Air Force.
2. That the Army can always change your new duty station orders at a moments notice.
3. Not to talk smack to my Army buddies when I got a new duty assignment, because it would usually change ( i.e. From Italy to Ft. Hood Tx).
4. Never turn down a school, even if it means losing out on a new duty assignment.
5. What being stationed in Korea had to offer prior to getting there.
6. Despite the fact that the Alaskan-Canadadian (ALCAN) highway was celebrating its 50th anniversary in 1992, it did not mean the whole thing was paved or safe at the time.
7. Driving from Texas to Florida to Alaska with a new wife, kid and dog is the fastest way to get through the Honeymoon period of a new marriage. We accomplished in 2 weeks what most people take 1 year to get through.
8. There is no such thing as a Weekend Warrior in the National Guard after 9/11.
9. There is no greater pain the Army than losing one of your own soldiers in combat and not being there with them.
10. Everything is waiverable in the Army, EVERYTHING!
If you haven’t been by Troy’s blog yet, do so now. It’s one of the top mil blogs on the net and did well in our recent contest. Thanks for the guest post, Troy, from all of us at You Served.
