New to site, soon to be amateur operator

Hello all, I am just starting my Technician class hopefully will have my license before the end of the year. Just ordered 2 Wouxon KG-UV8D HTs for myself and wife in preparation for that day. My background was 13 years as a Ground Radio Technician with the USAF but that was 23 years ago and from what i can see I’ve got some catching up to do.