Military Vehicle Repair: Career, viet nam war, civilian job

Question
First off i'd like to say i appreciate what u are doin for our country.Keepin it safe and all.
What is ur name?  What is your title?  How did u decide ur career?  Why'd u choose it?  Any special training needed?  Most and least satisfying things about ur job?  Hardest part on getting started in the job?  Major setbacks?  Do u get promotions?  What is an average work day?  reasons for people not being successful?

Answer
Hi Wes,
First I would like to clarify, that just because I know a bunch about military vehicles, doesn't mean I am currently in the military.

I was in the military, but that was years ago, and I also appreciate the efforts and sacrifices our military personnel do and accept.

I was just always interested in working on trucks, and that is what I did in the Air Force, during the Viet Nam War.

My job was pretty much like a civilian job.
it is the front line soldiers that really have it tough.

Sorry I couldn't help more,

Van
Former Air Force Staff Sargeant
General Purpose Vehicle Repairman.