Guess I should officially introduce myself.

[marshlander]

... When I finished and was sent to my first base, I sat around for 2 years only to be told I wouldn't be doing what I trained for...

I have heard this sorry tale many times from both US and UK servicemen. Weird that forward planning to meet operational projections doesn't really seem to figure much in the thinking. :frown:

..I can't really commit to anything as much as I would like to (no matter how secretive I would have to keep it). I have a very shy personality, plus the fact that I can't be seen in a compromising situation in public sorta makes the situation that much more difficult.

Of course it does and it is so wrong. May it all change for you soon.