Let me start off first, to say hello and thank you for your service! I signed up for a six year contract in the Air Force at 34 years old. I ran harder and push myself harder to became stronger. My AFAC or some call MOS is 2A651 Aerospace Jet Propulsion. I have a background in diesel mechanics and engine building, but I knew nothing about fighter jets. So this was a learning curve for me mentally and physically. Trying to keep up with younger kids mentally was exhausting. When Covid hit a few of my friends committed suicide. This deeply impacted me and has haunted me since. I thought I could work more and it would help, also ignore the fact those young adults were no longer here. Feel free to tell me about your career in the military?

Howdy all, new here.

This morning, while checking my email, I saw one from Chuck Norris.He shared a story about his brother who died in Vietnam - and linked to an interview he did back in 1993. Something in that video hit me hard. Chuck was talking about world champions in martial arts and the attitude that separates the great from the rest.He mentioned a fighter with a bad attitude and said something that stuck with me: “He’s a wannabe that will never be.” Those words cut deep - because it’s true. You can have all the talent, all the training, all the opportunity…But if your attitude’s off, you’ll sabotage yourself before life ever has the chance to test you. 💪 Attitude is everything. It shapes how you fight your battles, how you recover from setbacks, and how you inspire others to rise beside you. So today, as we honor those who served - and remember those who didn’t make it home - ask yourself:👉 How’s your attitude today? Are you a wannabe... or are you becoming? ⚔️ Challenge:Drop one word in the comments that describes your attitude today.Let’s see where our warrior minds are at. 🇺🇸 “Respect the fallen by living fully.”

How did your relationship with fitness, routine, or health change after the military? I've already said that my fitness started with the military. When I joined, I couldn't even run 2 miles in basic training. By the end of 8 weeks, I could run it, but not as fast as they required me to. When I got stationed in Italy, I used to run every other day and I got better. But as I aged, running gave me hip stress fractures so I had to stop. But I have kept doing exercise every day with dvds. I do aerobics and weight lifting. I like Denise Austin, Kathy Smith, Tony Horton, and Jillian Michaels. I do a different one each day. Does anyone else exercise with dvds? Or any online fitness gurus?