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I have returned!

Posted: 2012-12-13 10:09am
by Nathan F
It's been upwards of three years since I've posted here, just because of life generally getting in the way. After stumbling back into here due to a Google search about a ship, I decided to revive my account. Looks like there are still a lot of familiar names around! Anyway, I've since completed my MA in Political Science, and after diddling about in non-profits and business in Philadelphia for a couple of years, I am about to set off to the US Navy's Officer Candidate School, so I'll only be on for a couple of months at most before I head off for that.

Anyway, just wanted to say hi, and that I'm looking forward to getting back into the fray that is SDN!

Re: I have returned!

Posted: 2012-12-13 10:15am
by Thanas
Welcome back and good luck with the naval career.

Mast- und Schotbruch.

Re: I have returned!

Posted: 2012-12-13 12:01pm
by Darth Wong
I'm glad to see you're moving forward and doing well in life, Nathan.

Re: I have returned!

Posted: 2012-12-13 12:21pm
by ArmorPierce
Hello friend. Yes, there's still plenty of us jaded old timers still here. I don't think too much have changed in the past 3 years maybe compared to the past 6 years though.

Re: I have returned!

Posted: 2012-12-13 12:45pm
by Flagg
Who are you again? :P

Re: I have returned!

Posted: 2012-12-13 01:43pm
by Nathan F
Flagg wrote:Who are you again? :P
Who are any of us, really? :-p

Thanks for the greetings, guys!

Re: I have returned!

Posted: 2012-12-13 04:08pm
by Sea Skimmer
Congratulations on the glorious progress. Remember, do not steer cruiser onto reef in sight of major naval base!

Re: I have returned!

Posted: 2012-12-14 10:28am
by Nathan F
Sea Skimmer wrote:Congratulations on the glorious progress. Remember, do not steer cruiser onto reef in sight of major naval base!
Got it. Only steering cruisers onto reefs in isolated waters. :D

Re: I have returned!

Posted: 2012-12-14 01:09pm
by PainRack
Is it rude if I chip in and say Hello too?:D Lol, I only remember Nathan from reading his old debates material.......

Re: I have returned!

Posted: 2013-01-02 01:18pm
by Nathan F
So I got sworn in, and my orders handed to me. As of Friday of last week, I'm an E-5 in the US Navy Reserve, pending appointment to Ensign in the active duty USN at the end of Officer Candidate School.

Now that I'm engaged in a minor mental freakout since it is finally hitting home, any advice from current or former military on preparing for OCS would be greatly appreciated!

Re: I have returned!

Posted: 2013-01-02 02:22pm
by Knife
Keep in mind, beneath it all, it's an act. They act the way they act because it works. The rigid discipline, the hustle and bustle, it's an act meant to do specific things.

Re: I have returned!

Posted: 2013-01-02 03:45pm
by Block
Basically what Knife said. They yell to teach everyone, you're just the one they caught screwing up so you're a useful training aide. It's not personal, for the most part, and as long as you work hard they won't actually care that you aren't Superman. Just keep your mouth shut, and don't laugh no matter how funny it is.

Re: I have returned!

Posted: 2013-01-03 09:04am
by Vympel
Wow, welcome back man. Who's next, Durandal? :)

Re: I have returned!

Posted: 2013-01-03 03:33pm
by Zor
Congrats on the MA and good to have someone return.

Zor

Re: I have returned!

Posted: 2013-01-03 04:00pm
by phongn
Vympel wrote:Wow, welcome back man. Who's next, Durandal? :)
Too busy making money hand over fist in Cupertino? :P

Re: I have returned!

Posted: 2013-01-19 06:32am
by Eleas
Nathan F wrote:Anyway, just wanted to say hi, and that I'm looking forward to getting back into the fray that is SDN!
Good to have you back.

Re: I have returned!

Posted: 2013-01-19 02:10pm
by The Yosemite Bear
Some of us are still here and are drawn to these threads like erm moths to a comitor at 3 am....