Military Experience

That's accurate from my experience.
Subic, the 2nd best port in the world, second only to Hong Kong.

 

Same here!!
US Navy from 1978 to 1980. Does anybody remember that great rust attack of 1979/1980? You're welcome!! That was me on the front line pounding the holy crap out of the gunnel rails with a chain.

 

I'd like to see that. Do you have photos or a video?

 

Yeah, what ever happened to that in a non-military application? With a few exceptions, you couldn't have a better reference than Uncle Sam. Thing is, being used to the military, you may be disappointed at the lack of discipline that's out there today. I don't know, maybe you want to get away from that, and trucking will work for you. I too want to thank you for your service.

 

Years ago in some situations, an employer could get some tax breaks or other set-asides for hiring a Veteran. I honestly don't know if this is still a thing. Unless your military time was being a Truck Driver and can be verified (sorry can't remember the MOS and AFSCs for these occupations) that DD214 is basically useless when it comes to this job. I hate to sound cynical, but these employers today don't give a (redacted) if you served or not! 25+ years ago, maybe, but not today!

 

This is the real reason in my opinion, yes there are ancillary motivations perhaps but if a company is going to save a lot of money by virtue of employing a veteran they'll do it over a non-veteran.

 

This ARTICLE might better explain why those veteran questions are on those applications.

 

May I suggest UPS? They are as close to military as you are going to get.