chiplee Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Just thought I'd let you guys know. It's no biggy except that it's the first officer rank from which you are guaranteed to be allowed to remain on active duty long enough to retire. So, 9 years to a pension I guess. What else would I do? That and the $1k/mo raise I guess seals the deal just like the Marine Corps wants it to at this time. The girl I posted about over V'day and I are in a committed relationship now, so I had her pin me. She loved it. I was pretty neutral about it. First bonus check is coming soon too, so I've got to find something to spend money on quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmyers151 Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Congrats man, mucho respect goes out to you. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopDawg_43 Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Congrat bro!!!! :ylsuper: :jumping0045: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 congrats... buy my car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopDawg_43 Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 First bonus check is coming soon too, so I've got to find something to spend money on quick. I'd be willing to take that off your hands for you. Not that I'd take any pleasure from it, but for th greater good of the team. :hmm3grin2orange: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Congrats Chip, I'm going to be real jealous in 9 years when I'm still workin my tail off and you are retired! Dad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redecocav Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Congrats Sir! I need to take my happy a** to OCS!!!!!!!! Or WOCS!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhatch Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 a ten hut! salutes,, gongrats sir! sure beats the hell out of my e7 stripes if i make it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slydogg Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 congradulations son, on both accomplishments, i'm glad you decided to stay. i doubt civilian life can keep you intertained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87star Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 The Marines own you. I used to work with a Major in the DTRA that's now running the Nevada Test Site, he's Army and that's what he always told me. You've traded the security of cash flow for the insecurity of where the he11 will they send me next? These days that's a good trade. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redecocav Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 The Marines own you. I used to work with a Major in the DTRA that's now running the Nevada Test Site, he's Army and that's what he always told me. You've traded the security of cash flow for the insecurity of where the he11 will they send me next? These days that's a good trade. Scott Man you aint lying! I am prolly about to re-up myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TujinVR4 Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Congrats sir. When I was stationed in Fallon we'd come down to China Lake every couple of months for our little Top Gun det down there. I've sinced moved on to sea duty. I always liked China Lake better than Fallon, though. The locals are much... friendlier =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 well congradulations old man,, as for spending the money ,,don't worry your new gal will take that off your hands in a hurry to be ferfictly honest with you i'd be hapy as he11 if you said your were geting marry'd next week and she got prego the same week twins no less lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntercooledFlatty Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Congrats Major http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s263/aiche_photos/232-01.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UlrichWolf Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 (edited) Excess of cash, huh? I hear there's a big old meet happening in June....good place to take the girlie, too. Just a thought, y'know...... Congrats on the promotion, man. Tim Edited March 5, 2009 by UlrichWolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosengrant826 Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jszucs Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Awsome keep up the good work. And I was happy with my 500 a year more promotion I was told about yesterday. Can't argue with the current econ. atleast I didn't have to take one of those volentary manditory pay cuts like so many have. As for spending the bonus, I believe there was talk of an off roading vehical a bit back???? I think you should buy it some toys and protection for the under carage. A locker and tires too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrazilBoy Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Congrats Chip....hope you were able to salute back with that hurt arm....hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lusion972 Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Congrats, now you get to work in the StarGate program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontyTSI Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Congrats! Im with your dad civilain life would only frustrate you ( i am speaking from experience) Ive never missed anything as much as i miss the Marine Corps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoolinturbo Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 (edited) pretty sweet chip...maj takes a long time to put on in the air force, prob same thing for marines. so 11 years you've been in? so you think you'll make it to colonel before then (20years)?? Edited March 5, 2009 by spoolinturbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiplee Posted March 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 (edited) Thanks fellas. I'll find something to do with the money. Slydogg is right, civilian life would kill me. I haven't flown for a week and I'm itching for it. Shelby is probably right, too. In fact right after the ceremony the Colonel who promoted me walked up and said "You should see the pay increase on the 15th". Then he looked at my girlfriend and said "Enjoy it", and chuckled. Oh and no I don't think I'll make Col in 20, LtCol maybe. Very few 20 year colonels out there. Officer promotions are tied closely to time in grade until General. At that point it becomes more billet dependant. Edited March 5, 2009 by chiplee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiplee Posted March 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 congradulations son, on both accomplishments, i'm glad you decided to stay. i doubt civilian life can keep you intertained. Yeah the second one just might turn out to be my lifetime crowning achievement if it keeps going this well. This girl and I are still absolutely perfect together, and closer to shelby's proposed timeline than I ever thought I'd be. It wouldn't surprise me one bit if we were home in May to PA around our birthdays (21st & 22nd) to announce the engagement. We're utterly inseparable right now, and fine with how crazy that is in two weeks. She'll be moving in to stay very soon but already spends every night there. It's the strongest either of us has ever felt about someone, but even when it's been close in the past it hasn't been reciprocated. This time it is, and it's art in real life every minute we're together. Don't even give a shte if anyone understands or cares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmyers151 Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Don't even give a shte if anyone understands or cares. That's how you know your hooked, haha. Good luck with the lady too man, sounds great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAinsworth Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Congrats on the promotion Chip. Only issue I see is that you are on the wrong coast Jimmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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