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Originally Posted by lrd

This is not my first post, but there are many new members here and I am transitioning into a new job. I thought it was time to introduce myself.

I am a Navy wife of 24+ years; married for 27. I have travelled around the world with my husband, and my children have had the great fortune to be part of the military family. Back in the late 90s, my husband did a joint tour in San Antonio working with folks at Ft. Bragg and some of your brethren ate chicken fajitas on my back deck. It was my first exposure to SF and I was impressed.

From 1999 to 2002, my husband was deployed enforcing the no-fly zones over Iraq. As a break from letters, care packages and getting my kids through high school, I began researching SOF and SF in particular. I met some of you in the process.

In 2004, I was accepted into the Navy Acquisition Logistics Intern Program -- a three-year program of coursework and on-the-job training through rotations in various acquisition programs. I did my first rotation on a Navy aircraft program, and then moved to Special Communications. Due in part to guidance provided by members of PS.com, I was successful in my endeavors and have received (and accepted) an offer as a logistician supporting the Joint Base Station. Thanks to all of you who answered my questions and coached me in topics from antenna theory to stress-corrosion-cracking. I'm sure as I move into my new job I will have many more questions. I appreciate your patience.

It’s a small world. I recently discovered that a member of this site was on call to recover my husband if he had gone down on his first combat flight. It’s just one part of what you all do, but it means the world to the families back home. I hope that I can repay that debt in the coming years as I work with you.

18Es: if I can help in any way, please let me know.

In the meantime, this Mom and former English teacher will keep the cookies and books flowing.

L:

Nice to read the update. Good on ya!

Stay safe!