I left the Air Force in 1995. I’m hurting pretty bad these days. Never thought I needed to contact the VA. Is it too late for me? Where do I begin?
VA.gov
or DAV.org
I left the Air Force in 1995. I’m hurting pretty bad these days. Never thought I needed to contact the VA. Is it too late for me? Where do I begin?
Congrats Hawkeye...
Were you ever at PAX with say VX-20 for T&E?
Been there since Jan 1980 with VX-23.
Me and BigDAWG are going to have a celebration for his RE when i get back from Snow birding in FLA.
You'll love taking it easy.
I'd start with a Veterans Service Organization (VSO). Don't go directly to the VA. I went through the Virginia Department of Veterans Services, as it was very convenient (they have an office I can walk to), and the staff were very professional and helpful. Others have had good experiences with DAV or VFW or similar groups. You can find one near you by using this search page: https://www.va.gov/ogc/apps/accreditation/index.asp?I left the Air Force in 1995. I’m hurting pretty bad these days. Never thought I needed to contact the VA. Is it too late for me? Where do I begin?
Does the SWO community still eat their young? LolThe Navy is shrinking, getting rid of people, and making promotions tougher. The only exception seems to be the SWO community, where all the good officers seem to get out after 4-6 years. So the bonuses are disappearing, except for the SWOs. Aviation bonuses aren't all gone yet, but are definitely decreasing. I got lucky and got a few bonus checks while they were around. The Navy is still fun, but OPNAV.........
Sometimes I'm not sure why I'm still at work.
Here's the updated numbers.......
Nearly $4.7M in net worth, about $3M in investments including retirement accounts, including $.3M of in college accounts for the kids. On top of that, add retirement pay and VA disability.
Typing from my Pentagon cubicle.
Perhaps, but when I first retired in 2017 and didn't work for several months, it sure wasn't boring!Maybe you have not found what you are retiring too rather than from?
Perhaps, but when I first retired in 2017 and didn't work for several months, it sure wasn't boring!
Perhaps, but when I first retired in 2017 and didn't work for several months, it sure wasn't boring!
HA! love it!Alright Hawk. Here is the plan: Fixer and I will come up and meet you for lunch in Crystal city. After lunch you can take us in and meet your boss. Fixer and I will file a complaint with HR and before you know it security will be escorting you to the door. Problem solved.