I've been reading all these new-hire threads lately, as I've got a deployed buddy trying to get hired and I like to send him links to good info.

WARich, I've noticed you in about 4 threads now... and I've got to say, every time it hasn't been a good notice. I see you're trying to get hired. Word of advice... I've seen you complain and post generally negative comments all over here now. Your personality is coming through again and again in these threads and it's a negative impression--that may not be you in real life, but you need to wise up man. I didn't post or say or think a single negative thing until 1 month after my probation year was up. I recommend you take a step back, decide if you want to pass an interview, and stop with the current attitude--it WILL come through to an interview panel.