Hey Johnnie

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Mon Oct 04, 2021 10:01 am

Assuming you can't cash out that leave, right?

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 12:46 pm

Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Mon Oct 04, 2021 10:01 am Assuming you can't cash out that leave, right?

Not sure why I just saw this.

My plan, as of now, is to sell back 60 days of leave and still have enough leave to start "terminal leave" in mid July.

And here's something: The World Series of Boardgaming.

https://www.wsbgchampionship.com/

It's from 28 September to October 2, next year. IN LAS VEGAS.

I'm just gonna go because why the fuck not. And I will literally turn into a civilian in Las Vegas when the clock strikes midnight on the 1st.

Bruh.

DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Thu Nov 11, 2021 12:45 pm

Seems like saying 'Happy Veteran's Day' seems a bit stilted, but good on ya! Cheers!

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Thu Nov 11, 2021 2:14 pm

Thanks, man. I seriously hate days like today, but I know you're coming from a genuine place.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Thu Nov 11, 2021 2:31 pm

Johnnie wrote: ↑Thu Nov 11, 2021 2:14 pm Thanks, man. I seriously hate days like today, but I know you're coming from a genuine place.

Have a drink at the local VFL (Veterans of Foreign Logistics).

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Thu Nov 11, 2021 3:41 pm

Can't. Amazon bought them. 🤷‍♂️

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 6:57 am

Johnnie wrote: ↑Thu Nov 11, 2021 3:41 pm Can't. Amazon bought them. 🤷‍♂️

Go piss in a bottle with them out of solidarity.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 9:18 pm

The Sybian wrote: ↑Fri Nov 12, 2021 6:57 am
Johnnie wrote: ↑Thu Nov 11, 2021 3:41 pm Can't. Amazon bought them. 🤷‍♂️
Go piss in a bottle with them out of solidarity.

I'm not deployed anymore tho.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 10:04 pm

Are you in Arizona? Or New Mexico? I’ll be in NM for Christmas if you’re around.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 11:31 pm

Arizona these days as a permanent residence. But I happen to be in New Mexico this weekend to visit friends.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Fri Jul 15, 2022 11:17 pm

So, Johnnie, are you now discharged?

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Fri Jul 15, 2022 11:43 pm

sancarlos wrote: ↑Fri Jul 15, 2022 11:17 pm So, Johnnie, are you now discharged?

I'll be officially a civilian on 1 October. Right now I'm on 'terminal' leave. (It's time off you take in conjunction with separation.)

But I'm done done with putting on my uniform ever again Monday morning after I outprocess the base.

Feels really good.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Sat Jul 16, 2022 12:03 am

Congratulations, man. Thank you for you future lack of service.

Pruitt3 · Post by **Pruitt3** » Sat Jul 16, 2022 4:22 am

That's great to hear Johnnie!

HaulCitgo · Post by **HaulCitgo** » Sat Jul 16, 2022 8:42 am

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Sat Jul 16, 2022 9:09 am

L-Jam3 · Post by **L-Jam3** » Sat Jul 16, 2022 10:33 am

It’s about fucking time you stop living off my taxes.

Congrats, brother! Looking forward to you coming to the east coast.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Sat Jul 16, 2022 12:06 pm

Thanks fellas. Big day yesterday. I'll put the full unedited ceremony on YouTube and share it once uploaded.

But I'll also figure out how to trim just my speech out of it too. Everyone complemented my speech and several of the Airmen teared up afterwards because I've been able to help them through a lot of this military lifestyle shit with what I had to say.

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Johnny Carwash · Post by **Johnny Carwash** » Sat Jul 16, 2022 12:25 pm

You're welcome, Johnnie.

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Sat Jul 16, 2022 3:44 pm

Congrats!!

duff · Post by **duff** » Sat Jul 16, 2022 5:38 pm

Are Crocs standard footwear?

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Sat Jul 16, 2022 7:20 pm

duff wrote: ↑Sat Jul 16, 2022 5:38 pm Are Crocs standard footwear?

They are now. 😁

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Sun Jul 17, 2022 3:19 am

It's runs for an hour and 5 minutes, but my speech starts @ 40 minutes in.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Mon Jul 18, 2022 7:44 am

Thanks for sharing, Johnnie. That was a great speech and a touching ceremony. I feel like we were with you through the bad times, the deployment adventures in Korea and the shitty ME deployments. A couple comments: they gave you a box tissues and you didn't jerk off once! That was a bit of a tease to the viewers. You didn't hold back on your criticism of the promotion system and the Air Force treatment of employees, that had to feel great. And the look of concern on your face when your mother got up to speak... that was priceless.

Congrats, buddy! Enjoy your retirement where you definitely won't be using drugs!

rass · Post by **rass** » Mon Jul 18, 2022 7:59 am

congrats man

MaxWebster · Post by **MaxWebster** » Mon Jul 18, 2022 12:36 pm

Johnnie - that was awesome.

Hearty congratulations to you :)

Pruitt3 · Post by **Pruitt3** » Mon Jul 18, 2022 12:48 pm

Great exit music too!

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Mon Jul 18, 2022 12:49 pm

congrats, that was a wonderful speech!

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Mon Jul 18, 2022 2:42 pm

Thanks, everyone.

I really should've jerked off! Can't believe I forgot to do that.

Also, we figured my mother would do something, but didn't expect it during the gift giving portion. When she got up the look on my sister's face was priceless and the collective "oh shit" reaction from all my friends was hilarious.

Luckily, it was just a dumb story about me being a goodie goodie as a kid that doesn't ring a bell in my memory at all. Thankfully my buddy yelled "nerd" and broke the tension.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 9:34 am

Congrats, Johnnie! Really happy for you! Just ease in to the gummies...

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 9:54 am

Giff wrote: ↑Thu Jul 21, 2022 9:34 am Congrats, Johnnie! Really happy for you! Just ease in to the gummies...

I'm getting lots of pointers from all my friends about drugs. I'm just glad this stuff is legal enough that I don't have to know a guy who knows a guy to get my hands on it.

Johnny Carwash · Post by **Johnny Carwash** » Mon Aug 08, 2022 7:48 pm

Hey Johnnie, in case you were thinking of moving to New Hampshire and getting a vanity plate "USAFRE", sorry but it's taken.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Mon Aug 08, 2022 8:06 pm

Ooooooh. Damn. I am disappont.

But oddly enough, I've been trying to figure out a vanity plate in Arizona and it seems like everything is just taken.

Really wish I could get YWFMS, but that just isn't happening.

Gunpowder · Post by **Gunpowder** » Tue Aug 09, 2022 6:38 am

SGT JZZ

DSafetyGuy · Post by **DSafetyGuy** » Tue Aug 09, 2022 8:37 am

NOT BLK

Rush2112 · Post by **Rush2112** » Tue Aug 09, 2022 10:14 am

TWILTS?
FCKJVS?

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Tue Aug 09, 2022 11:20 am

For whatever reason I cannot log into the AZ MVD website to verify those.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Tue Aug 09, 2022 11:29 am

Johnnie wrote: ↑Tue Aug 09, 2022 11:20 am For whatever reason I cannot log into the AZ MVD website to verify those.

Really want that SGT JZZ, eh?

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Tue Aug 09, 2022 11:56 am

The Sybian wrote: ↑Tue Aug 09, 2022 11:29 am
Johnnie wrote: ↑Tue Aug 09, 2022 11:20 am For whatever reason I cannot log into the AZ MVD website to verify those.
Really want that SGT JZZ, eh?

I just love jazz, man.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Wed Oct 05, 2022 5:03 pm

So I kinda want to make my 'big post' on Facebook now that I'm no longer active duty.

But, as always, I have reservations because does it even matter?

Regardless, this is what I have typed up:

[+] spoiler: Long post warning....

It's been nice getting all these kudos and attaboys from you folks whenever I post about my military service. But here's the thing. I went almost completely Facebook silent on 8 November 2016. The political climate at that time - and continuing still - was gross, toxic, and disgusting.

Because I was active duty I kept quiet because I didn't need my career to die over a political opinion. Now that I'm out with my DD-214 in my possession, I can have my political opinions again. Some of you aren't going to like what I say. Fine. Others will love it. Also fine. I'm friends with all of you regardless.

With that said, and knowing my thoughts ultimately mean nothing because I'm just one dude screaming into the void, here we go:

I had zero pride serving in the military while T***p was president. He was a disgrace and abomination. A completely true example of 'The Ugly American.' Furthermore, he legitimately lost the 2020 election. If you believe otherwise, you're unequivocally wrong, living in an alternate timeline, and need to break out of your cult-induced mania. After that loss, the only way for him to retain power was fomenting a coup. Thankfully it didn't work, but there's always next time.

Republicans' only policy platform is 'Owning The Libs.' Literally every step of progress that can be made is blocked by them because of this central tenet. All they care about is tax cuts for the wealthy and maintaining absolute power in any form available. They'll fight a neverending culture war to keep their aggrieved white base of voters angry and be raging hypocrites all the while. They've perverted the Supreme Court and by using the actual Deep State - The Heritage Foundation - they'll keep regressing this nation further into darkness. It sucks.

If you believe that religion should dictate government, please move to the Middle East. You hate the First Amendment, and by virtue of that, freedom and the American Experiment. Imparting Christian Sharia law by way of the Christian Taliban is a cancer that needs to be stopped. Making one religion the 'de facto' religion puts down all others to include the irreligious. The USA is not and never has been a Christian nation.

My pronouns are He/Him/His. Black Lives Matter. LQBTQIA+ rights are human rights. Women's Health Rights are paramount. Guns are fun, but they need better legislation. The military is actually a progressive institution that correctly changes with the times -- it isn't a 'WoKe MiLiTaRy.'

The US needs to legalize marijuana, make education affordable, and pass universal health care -- amongst so many other things. It's doable, but Republicans are fighting against it.

And, lastly, the Yankees suck.

If some of you aren't friends with me after that, no hard feelings. I just needed to get that shit off my chest. Have a nice day.

Should I go through with it?