Weird Situation

notarps4me · Sep 16, 2010

M915A4 said: ↑

Good afternoon all,

Im in a weird spot.i have been in the Army Reserves now for over 10 years,deployed to Iraq in 2003.I have been working for the government now for over 5 yrs as at first a diesel mechanic.We work on generators,scrapers,freightshakers,humvve's dueces(still around) MTV's HEMMTS ect.I drove an old kaiser jeep M818 5 spd with a 5K fuel tanker on it in iraq for a year as well as a Wrecker opertaor since then.

I currently cant do the Army anymore,im still in but with my PTSD,wore out knees ect i cant meet the standard.My 2 mile run i keep failing by like 1 min..lol...So i honestly just cant keep doing it,the kicker is my job.If i quit the military i lose my job.I had gotten my CDL A a few months back because of work requirments.I am extremly comfortable behind the wheel of anything,ive towed full systems and havent had issue.So the driving isnt the issue.I have never been in the industry before so im not familuar with log book,qualcoms,regs ect.i love driving so no issue there either.We had 16 hours fuel runs we would do non stop except to get fuel.So no issues there either.

Being i have a wife and daughter (5yrs old) im not sure what to pursue,i make GREAT money where i am(26$/hr) and i know there is nothing even close to that out there for driving,but its not that big of a deal.i could live off 700/wk take home.Is that even possible as a new driver? and also where would i apply? As a new guy with no experience or experienced without any Stateside DOT regged driving.i have my CDL already and have thousands of miles underm my bielt,but just not as a civillian DOT regged person.

I appreciate any and all input.
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You can get a permanent profile. I did the last few years I was in. I seen a orthopedic surgeon after my last deployment during a physical. I have cartlidge deteriation in my joints. My 2 miles was changed to walking or bike. The company I was in had me do the 2 mile walk.

M915A4 · Sep 16, 2010

Ya im trying to do that now for my last 2 years.My knee is the same .My Doctor said from sports and injuries overseas its just worn out at a young age.At some point later on ill need knee replacement but the Army itself is getting rediculous with the type of troops they are recruiting and the training there giving them.Its a newwer softer sadder army..lol.They dont even have KP anymore at Basic!!!

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