Hi Frank, welcome and thanks for your prior service to our Country!
I'm not a Quiet Professional, or former Military for that matter...just a civilian with ties to and a love for our Military. That said, you might want to read a bit to familiarize yourself with the various forums and their content and do some key word searches to find many answers to questions you may have.
Here's just one thread you might find interesting in answer to your question.
http://www.professionalsoldiers.com/...ead.php?t=7098