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is it still dangerous AF there. Buddies of mine who had worked there have need 24/7 armed security escorts

Many people dont last 5 years, Very few last 10 years. On this site you'll find people who have been doing it a long time (18th year for me) but we are not the majority.

Where? Im back home now.

yup, been in the States for 12 months

Hi MsL

you still had fun and you're the new Steve Austin dude, you'll be faster better than before

Yo Johnny, almost 2 years now buddy, how you travelling?

just passing thought id drop in

It just cost me $145.00 to fill up 80 litres That's 21 gallons so $6.90 AUD per gallon $5.00 USD/gallon You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing?

Australia 12 months (dont necessarily agree with it for OZ) You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing?

I'm not missing that point at all. It's his mistake to make; it's his lesson to learn. That doesn't make it any less disappointing to see. Again (or still) missing the point. It's their choice, it's not a mistake. Jut because you would do it differently does not even imply that anyone else has to choose your path. Your idea of success and potential, is not the same as anyone else. Try to not judge others by your blinkered standard. You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing?

As scholarships would have. Of course, most of those for which he was qualified immediately out of high school will no longer be available to him when he is discharged. Don't get me wrong, it's better than graduating and getting a dead-end job. Or graduating and not making any effort to move forward. It's just not the best path for an outlier-smart kid to maximise his potential and increase the value of his contributions. You're missing a key point here. It's got NOTHING to do with you. How he chooses to live his life and how he directs his energy is HIS alone to decide. Maximising potential is a bullshit term. If he's happy doing what he's doing then Job done. You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing?

————————————————————————————- I donned my dress uniform for hundreds of ceremonies in summer, winter, rain, etc. but no one ever explained what was accomplished by standing around for a few hours. I am still waiting for an explanation. ?????????????????????????????????? a Visible presence a show of ceremony, tradition, and unity. What you accomplished was you physically and visibly REPRESENTED your country's defence force. I have stood in full dress uniform in 100+ degrees for 2 hours in an honour guard. I don't feel a need to question why. You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing?

Congrats Andrea

good luck