I'm Out

Samper · 03-23-2005, 12:07 PM

Today was my last day as a member of the armed services. I can finally get my life back.

**Poseidon** · 03-23-2005, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samper

Today was my last day as a member of the armed services. I can finally get my life back.

Congrats Chuck!!! Glad to hear you made it out OK!!!

**Ninong** · 03-23-2005, 12:23 PM

Congratulations! Now all you have to worry about is being called back from the Individual Ready Reserve. It could happen.

***zhenya*** · 03-23-2005, 12:36 PM

Congrats!

Now you can be full time reefer...and I don't know what's crazier...

NoSump · 03-23-2005, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samper

Today was my last day as a member of the armed services. I can finally get my life back.

Congratulations Chuck, and thank you for your service.

Chuck

***Reefland*** · 03-23-2005, 01:07 PM

Thank you for your services my friend! Now, get that 75 going!

SCETT316 · 03-25-2005, 07:52 PM

Congrats & thank you.

stang69 · 03-26-2005, 10:02 AM

Great to hear congrats and thank you.

Jeff

Samper · 03-26-2005, 10:50 AM

Wow I didn't know anyone posted a reply to this thread. Thanks a lot guys.

Scott, it was supposed to be a 120 now but I got it sold out from underneath me....argh

George, They can't call me back. I tore my knees up pretty bad in training here at Ft. Bragg and they wanted to operate. Decided not to due to the fact that even with an operation people with my problem still tend to decline over time. Bilateral Chondromalacia Patella with a partial tear in my right ACL, I don't know if I spelled it correct but you get the idea. I'm getting a very generous settlement from the army and am still awaiting my disability percentage from the VA. I'm out and will never be called back. It's nice though because even with 100% disability which I won't get anywhere near I could still hold a civilian job if I wanted to. Just can't run or jump out of c130's any longer.

**scubadude** · 03-27-2005, 06:57 PM

Congrats Chuck

And thank you bro!

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Originally Posted by Samper

Just can't run or jump out of c130's any longer.

LOL....you could still do a tandem jump right?....hehehe...J/J

fishguy_8 · 03-29-2005, 07:28 PM

congrats and thanks

Samper · 03-29-2005, 09:02 PM

I'll jump out of anything as long as I don't have the standard dash 1 bravo or t10D strapped to me.....the goal of these chutes is to get you to the ground as fast as possible. I've had some bad jumps and don't wanna touch another of these parachutes ever again.

**Poseidon** · 03-29-2005, 11:04 PM

I had a buddy in airborne, he said the chute takes 4 seconds to open, and in Panama they dropped from 6 second altitude.... That is CLOSE!!! YIKES!

Samper · 03-29-2005, 11:34 PM

We normally jump at around 1300 feet but certain missions require different altitudes. I think the lowest I've jumped was 500 feet. At the 3 count the chute opens and you have just enough time to perform a plf.

**Poseidon** · 03-29-2005, 11:43 PM

plf?

plop land flop?

Peterock · 03-29-2005, 11:50 PM

Congrats!! How long did you do and in what branch I myself is a Navy Recruiter in Denver, Co. So I have 10 more years left and will be out

Samper · 03-30-2005, 09:29 AM

plf is proper landing fall, feed and knees together you turn in a way so that you don't just crunch down, basically your feet hit and fly up, then your thighs hit, then your side and you roll your body in a way to absorb the shock....it doesn't always work.

I only did 3 years before tearing my knees up but I am giving serious thought to another govt job....just have no idea what. With the training I received and my clearance my opportunities are endless but I don't know..

03-23-2005, 12:07 PM	#1
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,764	I'm Out Today was my last day as a member of the armed services. I can finally get my life back. __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees.

03-23-2005, 12:23 PM	#3
Ninong Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Louisiana Posts: 20,364	Congratulations! Now all you have to worry about is being called back from the Individual Ready Reserve. It could happen. __________________ Ninong

03-23-2005, 12:36 PM	#4
*zhenya* Owner Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: new jersey,usa Posts: 7,762	Congrats! Now you can be full time reefer...and I don't know what's crazier... __________________ Kind regards, Gene.

03-23-2005, 01:07 PM	#6
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,047	Thank you for your services my friend! Now, get that 75 going! __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

03-25-2005, 07:52 PM	#7
SCETT316 Mayor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 700	Congrats & thank you. __________________ Susan

03-26-2005, 10:02 AM	#8
stang69 Mayor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Bremerton, WA; 98310 Posts: 952	Great to hear congrats and thank you. Jeff __________________ Hmmmmm what to put here???

03-26-2005, 10:50 AM	#9
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,764	Wow I didn't know anyone posted a reply to this thread. Thanks a lot guys. Scott, it was supposed to be a 120 now but I got it sold out from underneath me....argh George, They can't call me back. I tore my knees up pretty bad in training here at Ft. Bragg and they wanted to operate. Decided not to due to the fact that even with an operation people with my problem still tend to decline over time. Bilateral Chondromalacia Patella with a partial tear in my right ACL, I don't know if I spelled it correct but you get the idea. I'm getting a very generous settlement from the army and am still awaiting my disability percentage from the VA. I'm out and will never be called back. It's nice though because even with 100% disability which I won't get anywhere near I could still hold a civilian job if I wanted to. Just can't run or jump out of c130's any longer. __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees.

03-29-2005, 07:28 PM	#11
fishguy_8 Governor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,205	congrats and thanks

03-29-2005, 09:02 PM	#12
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,764	I'll jump out of anything as long as I don't have the standard dash 1 bravo or t10D strapped to me.....the goal of these chutes is to get you to the ground as fast as possible. I've had some bad jumps and don't wanna touch another of these parachutes ever again. __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees.

03-29-2005, 11:04 PM	#13
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,371	I had a buddy in airborne, he said the chute takes 4 seconds to open, and in Panama they dropped from 6 second altitude.... That is CLOSE!!! YIKES! __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

03-29-2005, 11:34 PM	#14
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,764	We normally jump at around 1300 feet but certain missions require different altitudes. I think the lowest I've jumped was 500 feet. At the 3 count the chute opens and you have just enough time to perform a plf. __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees.

03-29-2005, 11:43 PM	#15
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,371	plf? plop land flop? __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

03-29-2005, 11:50 PM	#16
Peterock Citizen Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nashville Posts: 185	Congrats!! How long did you do and in what branch I myself is a Navy Recruiter in Denver, Co. So I have 10 more years left and will be out

03-30-2005, 09:29 AM	#17
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,764	plf is proper landing fall, feed and knees together you turn in a way so that you don't just crunch down, basically your feet hit and fly up, then your thighs hit, then your side and you roll your body in a way to absorb the shock....it doesn't always work. I only did 3 years before tearing my knees up but I am giving serious thought to another govt job....just have no idea what. With the training I received and my clearance my opportunities are endless but I don't know.. __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees.

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