My hard-headedness and willingness to sit in front of the problem longer than most civilian team members has given me a ladder to climb and respect without the degree.

It's been hard but worth it. I miss the brotherhood but I feel life as software engineers in today's age, we have an opportunity to make just as much (and debatably more) impact although maybe not as directly as when we were in the streets overseas.

I almost went back in in 2007... but, basically, had to choose between that path and my current fiance (of 11 years).

I've always had a good aptitude for computers - 95 on asvab and I was a Radio Repairman.

Got out in 2005 and got my education thanks to the GI Bill.

I do miss it - the best decision I made in my life - but am also happy where I'm at.

Chris

I haven't had time since I retired to give back to our veterans. I was wondering if anybody knew resources, or do I need to start something?