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December 01, 2005

Line Number 3553

Posted by JP at 04:24 PM in Thoughts | Comments (9)

I sewed on a new stripe today. It's now Technical Sergeant JP. That's E-6 for those unfamiliar with Air Force rank.

This photo was taken by my buddy Brandon yesterday at the Commander's Call.

As I was getting my uniform ready yesterday, I found my ribbons from my first assignment. I also flipped through some old photos of Airman 1st Class JP, with a full head of hair. Now it's Technical Sergeant JP, sans hair.

I take a look around me at work; at the Airmen, and at the tasks they're given each night. I listen to grumbles about taking out the trash, or having to schedule an appointment during their day off. I watch them study for their Career Development Course tests, and the various position certifications.

Then I think back to Airman 1st Class JP's first assignment, around 10 years ago.

The more things change, the more they stay the same.

Comments

yay!

comment Posted by: Tyler at December 1, 2005 06:15 PM

CONGRATS SARGE, LOOKS LIKE A LITTLE WEIGHT LOSS? SEEMS YOU COLULD ALMOST HIDE BEHIND A FLAG POLE. SURE WOULD LIKE A COPY OF PIC.

comment Posted by: HD at December 1, 2005 08:05 PM

Congratulations Tech Sergeant!

comment Posted by: David at December 2, 2005 06:15 AM

JP~

Sushi, no invite, tears.lol. I'm playing. WE MUST get together.
You're looking great, I think the the comment about "a little weight loss" is wrong.... A LOT of loss is what I see!!!!!

I'll call you later or vice versa, I have the squirrell this weekend....how about a snowball fight or something? :)

comment Posted by: Kristine at December 2, 2005 07:54 AM

Congratulations on the promotion! Colonel is just around the corner.

comment Posted by: Billy Budd at December 2, 2005 08:38 AM

Congratulations, Cous! Can't believe it's already been 10 years since you enlisted ... like your blog ... keep up the good work and hope to see you soon!

PS - I like the look ... stache and hair ... very military.

comment Posted by: Matt Dawson at December 5, 2005 07:40 AM

Congrats! Give me a call since I don't have your number. I just looked at an old photo of you... you had one stripe, hair, and could wear Brian's pants. (125lb.)

comment Posted by: Jimmy at December 9, 2005 06:10 PM

Congrats!

comment Posted by: prairie biker at December 10, 2005 12:19 PM

Congrats on the stripe! Tech was always my favorite rank, except when getting billeted on a Navy post. Then, being a CPO equivalent ruled!

comment Posted by: Cowboy Blob at December 14, 2005 06:00 PM