Brian,
No immediate plans, but if after a few more years here in Tampa, I might do a stint in Iwakuni if there is something available. My "contract" with the FAA is 5 years, but I can leave after 2 (I got a $$ bonus).
Funny thing about you saying, I am laid back. I was pretty laid back as a Marine until you did something wrong.
When I was at the FAA school in November one of my classmates was a former Navy Controller, and based on his service dates he was one of my students in ATC school. Well, I obviously look different with "long" hair, and some chin music going on. He didn't recognize me, nor I him. So I took out my license and showed him my picture. I **** you not, this grown man turned pale and had to sit down after he saw my picture. All he could say was, "you were Gunny ******". He never had to come see me (as a young Sailor), but he was terrified to have to, and never got in trouble. I actually felt a little bad.... for a minute.
You only seen the nice side I guess, but I never had a Marine I yelled at, counseled or whatever, NOT come back years later and thank me for schooling them - weird right.
Now, I am just laid back. Happy to work my 8hrs, go home and not be in charge of anybody.
I do hope to visit again, and I will bring the fine ass wife with me!!