When I joined the Air Force, basic training was the first step to being a functioning part of the military. They did not just teach us how the AF worked they forced us to work together, whether we wanted to or not. Some people held back and this earned us push ups calesthenics and extra marching time. Some people had to be convinced by the rest of us to get in line or suffer the consequences. When we all finally surrendered to the fact that we were going to do things the AF way, we started getting small rewards. When basic was over we all knew we were part of something bigger than ourselves. My AA experience has been similar, I had to surrender to certain facts about myself and quit doing things my way. Alcohol forced me into working the steps and
listening to my sponsor. Before I got to the 4th step I was getting rewards for my efforts. I am finishing up my steps, I almost have a year under my belt, and I am becoming a contributing member of life again.I had to give up to be empowered.
Posted on 07/04/09, 10:07 am
Best chow? I've eaten both USN and RAN and they're both shit lol. Then again, it's what the cooks did to the food, not the food itself (don't ask). Our pongos and pussers always ganged up on the aircrew Randy, True blue mates though. That never changed. :} 
