They changed the Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSC) while I was in but I started out for my first 4.5 years as a 491X1 (Communications & Computer Operator; the "X" denoted skill level, I made it to "5 level" skill).

I re-trained (okay, I bypassed the actual "training" and became..) a 491X2 (Programmer) which later became 3C0X2. After 15.5 years in this career field, I retired as a "7 level" Programmer.

Guess what I never (not once) got to do during my career. That's right, write code (program). Oh, I got to do System Software Analysis, System Administration and to "manage" a web development shop, but I never got to actually be a programmer.

Of course, I got to play at being a Port Operations troop, a Transportation Vehicle Operations driver, a Facility Manager for the largest & newest building on the Base, an OPFOR (volunteer) member, a 7 year Self Aid & Buddy Care (military type first aid) Instructor, a QC'd/honorary "badged" Security Forces member, and a Unit Security Manager, but no programming.