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Retread
05-21-2015, 12:13 PM
I have been into cars for almost 60 years. Started out doing Simoniz paste wax. I have worked (part-time) in detail shops, and paint and body shops. After retiring from the military I managed a large detail shop, went to school on how to detail properly. I am from Lynchburg Va originally, but have been in Jacksonville, FL since 1977. Look forward to swapping tips.
Paul A.
05-21-2015, 12:49 PM
Welcome aboard!
GS2011
05-21-2015, 01:36 PM
:welcome:
BillE
05-22-2015, 06:45 AM
Welcome!

Retired military? Which branch?

Bill
jsgntulok
05-22-2015, 06:49 AM
Welcome to AutoGeek. Great place here. Lots of military folks on the forum. I am retired Air Force
Mike@DedicatedPerfection
05-22-2015, 07:43 AM
Welcome to AutoGeekOnline!

Active Duty Air Force here.
Retread
05-23-2015, 02:21 PM
I did 7 years in the Marines, got out for 22 months, and then joined the Navy. I left the Corps as SSGT/selectee and joined the Navy as an E-3. Ended with 24 years-no regrets.
Kamakaz1961
05-23-2015, 02:35 PM
Welcome to AGO!
BillE
05-23-2015, 02:59 PM
I did 7 years in the Marines, got out for 22 months, and then joined the Navy. I left the Corps as SSGT/selectee and joined the Navy as an E-3. Ended with 24 years-no regrets.

Zowie! That pay cut had to hurt.

What was your rate Mike?

Ex-Coastie just being nosey.

Bill
Retread
05-24-2015, 01:48 PM
Zowie! That pay cut had to hurt.

What was your rate Mike?

Ex-Coastie just being nosey.

Bill

believe it or not-Uncle Jimmy Carter had gotten 2 of the largest pay raises done while I was out. So, as an E-3-I was making MORE $$$.

I was a GMG for just over 2 years, then I made MA1-then MAC. And I don't consider your questions as being nosey Bill, thanks for asking the questions.
BillE
05-25-2015, 07:51 AM
believe it or not-Uncle Jimmy Carter had gotten 2 of the largest pay raises done while I was out. So, as an E-3-I was making MORE $$$.

I was a GMG for just over 2 years, then I made MA1-then MAC. And I don't consider your questions as being nosey Bill, thanks for asking the questions.

:props: Chief!

Took me a bit to remember that 'you guys' have an actual MAA rate.

We just 'select and direct' for who was the ships MAA. Great being 'MA' in port...every night and weekend off. But underway, made for some really long days.

Bill