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Old 12-22-2008, 05:01 PM   #1 (permalink)
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^^Cool, I was in the AF too, from 1993-1998. I am now an air traffic controller for the FAA. I work both the tower and radar approach/departure controls.

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Old 12-24-2008, 11:08 AM   #2 (permalink)
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^^Cool, I was in the AF too, from 1993-1998. I am now an air traffic controller for the FAA. I work both the tower and radar approach/departure controls.
you guys sure got one stressful job lol.. my roommate is an atc, n i thought i had it bad working in the comm squadron lol..
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you guys sure got one stressful job lol.. my roommate is an atc, n i thought i had it bad working in the comm squadron lol..
It's not stressful all the time, but it certainly has its moments. Kinda like being a cop I think, you have to keep a cool head because people can die if you make the wrong decision.
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It's not stressful all the time, but it certainly has its moments. Kinda like being a cop I think, you have to keep a cool head because people can die if you make the wrong decision.
yeah i know its crazy, thats why u guys r like the badasses lol....
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^^Cool, I was in the AF too, from 1993-1998. I am now an air traffic controller for the FAA. I work both the tower and radar approach/departure controls.
What he said. Well, almost...
Just replace with "Luftwaffe", "1995-1996", "DFS" where applicable and scratch the tower.


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Right on^^^^^^

I'm in the military also and hoping to be in the sandbox this time next year!!!!!!!
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Right on^^^^^^

I'm in the military also and hoping to be in the sandbox this time next year!!!!!!!
what branch r u in sir?
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