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Another old fart here. When I finished up with the military all I was qualified to do was fire the noon day gun. All I got from the military was a pat on the back and enjoy your civvy life. The most important thing the army gave me was the the ability to stand on my own two feet, make decisions, put in a honest days work and be a leader not a follower.
I went to Trades School, got my Interprovincial Heavy Duty Repair Ticket(heavy equipment mechanic) and have never looked back. I kept my military family close by joining the Reserves when family and job permitted.
Don't leave the military with a chip on your shoulder as you will carry it to your civvy life, not nice. Follow AmmoTech's advice see what the military has to offer. You are on the right track in trying to get a trade so keep at it.
Best of luck in your endevours