this thread has brought back so many memories i can't even count,i served in VAQ 131(1988/1991)went on two westpacs (second being DESERT STORM somewhere north of Gonzo station) aboard CV-by god 61.that was the biggest ship i'd ever seen,not to many "bird farms"on lake Coeur d' Alene,really thought they just put us to sleep and changed the scenery outside.(join the navy see the world......78% of earth is water here's yer sign).served with alot of great people and seen alot of amazing places,wouldn't change a thing,wouldn't go back unless it was to keep some snot nosed wisenheimr from growing up way to fast and trashing the next 10years of his life,its all good now.someone posted before that they wouldn't go on a cruise ship,i might just to see what its like to float around and sleep without an airplane crashing into a tennis court 24/7/175.
college education to fly 'em high school equivalant to fix 'em
p.s. not to be a downer for the thread but lets all remember that we swore an oath to protect this nation try to keep the info posted here to "public knowledge" keep the brave folks serving now safe.
ppss thank you vets (all branches) thank a vet every chance you get.