usskydiver 0 #1 February 4, 2005 To all of my DZ.com bothers and sisters, Today is my last day of work! I begin using my remaining leave days tomorrow and officially retire from the US Air Force on 1 Apr 05 with 25 years and 25 days of active duty service. In my career I have had more fun that 2 people should be allowed to have. Unfortunately, I have also had to listen to Taps being played more than I would have liked. Tonight I will be having a quiet celebration dinner with some friends (Mouth is on the way as I type this) I hope it's not too scary out in the "real world." Tim Tennant Team Paraclete Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #2 February 4, 2005 Quote I hope it's not too scary out in the "real world." It's horrible out here man. Don't leave!!!! Congrats on a long and distiguished career. If I can ever do anything for you........just ask! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #3 February 4, 2005 Congratulations for your retirement and THANK YOU for your service in the USAF.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sum1mom 0 #4 February 4, 2005 It's really not that bad on this side of the fence....welcome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usskydiver 0 #5 February 4, 2005 Thank you Shari and Ivan. Clay, bite me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #6 February 4, 2005 Tim, Thank you for serving. It is only by people such as yourself that we in America enjoy the liberties that we have. Most of us recognize that freedom isnt free Congratulations, and just think...a new and exciting adventure awaits you. Warmest Regards, B2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #7 February 4, 2005 That's badass. My dad retired from the AF after 25 years of service and he has been successful at everything he's done. Something about being in the military that long really teaches you how to be successful. It did take him a while to find exactly what he wanted to do, though. So with that knowledge, I bet you do very well at everything you try, even though it may take you a couple of tries to find what you really want to do. Good luck!--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usskydiver 0 #8 February 4, 2005 Thank you Betsy and Dave! Yes, I do have a pretty good plan for the future. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randy_H 0 #9 February 4, 2005 Very Nice! Congrats and thank you for your service! You should have a nice pension for having served 25 years! Time to enjoy life!010010010110010101100001011101000111000001110101011100110111001101111001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #10 February 4, 2005 Congrats and best wishes. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #11 February 4, 2005 Congrats, Thanks. Let me know if you need anything."No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #12 February 4, 2005 QuoteYes, I do have a pretty good plan for the future. If you see me under your car with tools in the parking lot........Don't worry, I'm NOT cutting your brake lines. I swear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usskydiver 0 #13 February 4, 2005 62.5% of my salary for life..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyT 0 #14 February 4, 2005 Tim, Thanks and Congrats! See ya tonight. Blue Skies, Tony T Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #15 February 4, 2005 Congratulations and thank-you for your service to our great country! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usskydiver 0 #16 February 4, 2005 QuoteCongratulations and thank-you for your service to our great country! I start my next career while I am leave. I will be a contractor for one of my old units. Even as an "old retired guy" I still want to contribute to the GWOT. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #17 February 4, 2005 Congrats! Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #18 February 5, 2005 Hi USS Congrates on the 25 yr's You earned it and someone has to do it. So as long as you like it go for it.Good Luck R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #19 February 5, 2005 YA FUCK'N QUITTER!!BEAT IT. And don't be taking any of those ink pens and note pads with ya. Now we can split all your gear Well done Tim. Wish I could be there to crack a cold one with you on that day, April fools day, of all days. Keep two in the fridge for me and we'll drink them when I get back."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usskydiver 0 #20 February 5, 2005 Vinny, Slug, and Scott, Thanks a bunch! The "real" ceremony and PARTY are on 11 Mar. Let me know if you will be around. Ceremony at 1500L and dinner at Aviator's (BarBQ, beans, slaw, rolls and $$$ on the bar!!). Scott, definitely let me know if you will be back. TT sends Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFKING 4 #21 February 5, 2005 Quoteand officially retire from the US Air Force on 1 Apr 05 with 25 years and 25 days of active duty service. Finally....a Buckeye I can look up to. Congrats, Tim....enjoy Phase Two of your life. And Raeford can always use a part-time Monkey Wrangler. Don"When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usskydiver 0 #22 February 5, 2005 Thanks Don! Ohio State vs. Michigan aside, I'll wrastle the chimps that need to be wrastled... PS: UNC Basketball is looking pretty tough too!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #23 February 5, 2005 QuoteFinally....a Buckeye I can look up to what,i don't count???? congrats on the retirment.....if i wasn't getting out in 30 some days i'd only have 13.5 years left............. got to love force shaping though.... will have a beer in your honor... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #24 February 5, 2005 Congrats."It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usskydiver 0 #25 February 5, 2005 QuoteCongrats. Laurie, Thank you! Doing, did, about to do some more of...it's all the same.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
