How bad do you miss it?

SGT John Wesley — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 22:06:47 -0400

I've been out of the Army for 22 years. I've got to say that I've not had that sense of comaraderie since I left
i work with people that I feel I have no bond with, like the bonds I had with my fellow soldiers. These are people I've been around for a majority of my civilian life and I really don't know them.

So, yeah! I miss it. Maybe it's with a blurry eye as I've gotten older, but how about you other Vets, do you miss it?

Btw, I know some of you will roll your eyes, as this isn't one of your deep discussions on politics or pay/Vet Benefits. It's just something that's been on my heart lately, so bear with me...

Response by SSG Paul Gilbert made Mar 24 at 2015 10:25 PM

SSG Paul Gilbert — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 22:25:05 -0400

I miss it so badly that I would go back in right now, even at age 57. I have not been as proud or happy as I was when I was in.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Mar 25 at 2015 7:26 AM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 07:26:44 -0400

The sense of camaraderie the most. RP helps that A LOT.

Other little things... triggers... triggers everywhere. I'll be doing something, and something will just remind me of a time. Sometimes a good one, sometimes no so much. But always vivid. There were lots of vivid times. Even the boring times were vivid.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2015 7:32 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 07:32:57 -0400

I'm active still I work at HQ where 2/3's of the staff is civilian. We don't have unit PT, your supervisor might be a civilian that doesn't even have a military back ground.
It's just not the same as working in a "military" shop.
I miss the field!!!