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The hardest thing for me was the loss of 'the community'..SF guys and just the testosterone in the air on say "Ft. Bragg".
I moved to a small town in AZ that is a fantastic place but a fur piece from GI's.
Felt like a vacation at first, very nice, then you go thru this 'damn' that 33 years sure did go quickly now what.
I tried a few civvy jobs but they felt 'meaningless' so I just walked.
Yup, did the contracting thing in Astan for a few years and enjoyed that too.
You will not be able to replicate the environment you are retiring from.....that I miss each and every day.
OTOH, life is good, I couldn't be in a better situation and my girlfriend/wife is a peach.....so I guess it ain't so bad after all.
I run, work out to stay in shape and keep waiting for my recall orders for that over 60 assault line.
Congrats and good luck no matter the retirement circumstances.
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