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Reflecting on My Journey: From Military Life to Family Heritage

This narrative chronicles significant life events from my military career in the USAF to personal family memories. Touching on global events such as the Iraq War and natural disasters in Japan, I share my experiences from 2004 to 2009, including the highs and lows of military life, the evolution of family dynamics, and historical context regarding income and living costs. It also highlights my family's migration history to the United States and the complexities surrounding my birth and upbringing. A personal reflection on legacy, change, and resilience.

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Reflecting on My Journey: From Military Life to Family Heritage

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  1. Getting Ready for School Dec 2009

  2. From the USAF to This…2011

  3. 1 Year prior to retirement 2008(actual retirement was one large party)

  4. Underground somewhere 2007

  5. Homesick 2006-2007

  6. 2007

  7. In 2007… • Scientists: Humans 'very likely' cause global warming (reported Feb 2, 2007 to the world). • Spoken out by an international group of scientists meeting in Paris, France.

  8. Meeting I briefed (IG) 2005

  9. My Job – I kill people (not really simulated)

  10. My transportation and hobby 2004-2009 (20 miles daily rain or shine)

  11. In 2004… • The CIA admits that there was no imminent threat from weapons of mass destruction before the 2003 invasion of Iraq. • CBS uncovers systematic torture of Iraq Prisoners at the Abu GhraibPrison. • Japan is hit with multiple earthquakes and multiple typhoons causing major loss of life and major damage to the economy. • Average Cost of new house $274,500.00 Average Median Income $45,817.00 Cost of a gallon of Gas $2.10 

  12. 2003 North Korea DMZ 4 years spent remote in South Korea

  13. England/Yokota Japan 2004-1987

  14. Okinawa Japan 1984-1987

  15. In 1988... Yearly Inflation Rate USA4.08% Interest Rates Year End Federal Reserve 10.50%  Average Cost of new house $91,600.00 Average Income per year $24,450.00 Average Monthly Rent $420.00 Average Price for new car $10,400.00 1 gallon of gas 91 cents (WOW)!!!! Movie Ticket $3.50 US Postage Stamp 24 cents Dozen Eggs 65 cents 

  16. My Father’s (parents) My GrandparentsGeorge 1903-1982 and Lucille 1907-1999 – Migrated to the United States in 1922 (Grandpa from England and Grandma from Germany)

  17. My Grandmother (Mom’s side) She is 101 years old and lives in Sumner Washington • Grandpa Died while cutting Tree tops after I joined the military in 1984 (no pics) • Grandpa’s and Grandma’s families Migrated from England

  18. Sisters and Brothers I have 1 Sister (Angie – 1 year older) and 1 Brother (Jim 3 years older) AND five step brothers and sisters. • Randy • Rob • Rick • Ron (Chuck) • Renee • Side note: All are older than I am and all names RCW (no pics) and my Step Dad (Ron Winans)

  19. My Mom and Dad • Mom married Jim Hastings and divorced when I was 9 years old • Mom married Ron Winans when I was 11 years old and divorced soon after I joined the military (1983) • Mom Married Rick Curd when I was a couple of years in the military. • My real father Jim Hastings married Diane after he divorced Mom and has been happily married since. • No pics at request.

  20. In 1983… • Average Cost of new house $82,600.00  • Average Income per year $21,070.00  • Average Monthly Rent $335.00  • Dodge RAM 50 Truck $5665.00  • Unemployment Rises in the US to 12 million the highest figure since 1941

  21. The past before the USAF

  22. Vietnam War • When I was born in 1964, the Vietnam war was raging – My Dad went to fight the war but got out of the Army before he was sent to battle. • My Uncle Mark did go to Vietnam and wrote a book on his experiences (cannot locate the book)

  23. No baby Pic (cannot find it) • I was born August 8th 1964 and was to be named Mark. My name was changed to Timothy right before I was born for no apparition reason. • I was an accidental birth (not planned) • I was born in Kent Washington (but believed to be born in Sumner my whole life) • We lived in a one bedroom house with a small yard in the city • We moved out into the country area when I was 2 years old

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