Thinking of joining the military need some help please?

[acropilot19]

I say Do It!

You could also look at reserves or national guard. You can always go active from there if you like it. Dont rush into anything either. Talk to recruiters and see what they have to offer you.

I did 10 years active duty Air Force, and five years with the Air Guard. I Highly recommend both. I went places and saw things that I never would have otherwise. Korean winters, Saudi Arabian Summers, the German countryside, and the inside of a Russian toilet bowl (too much Vodka). I got shot at, beat up, and married (12 years and counting). I met some of the smartest, and dumbest people on the planet. I pulled 9 G's, and broke the sound barrier. I worked with true Heros. I worked my *** off. The choice you make will affect you the rest of your life. Do it for a reason, get something out of it (life experience, money for college, a career, world travel, whatever). There are no guarantees, but you will never, i repeat, NEVER, have a chance at that great adventure workin' a 9-5 job in your corner of the USA.
Step forward, or dont, its up to you.
Acro

[turbo chicken]

i went to college for 6 months to become an auto mechanic, i didn't want to turn wrenches as a mechanic for a living. i am currently at a CC right now and can't see myself going anywhere with it.

thanks for everyone else' input. i apericate it.

i did the same thing ...even got a few ASE certifications (now expired) under my belt ... did it for a year ... now i'm stuck in a corporate job and i've been mildly successful for not having a degree ...

anyway... i thought i wanted to join right out of high school but decided i wanted to get technical training first then join ... well... i got married and had a couple of kids before i made it back to the recruiting office ... i won't join now...

me myself don't know what I want my carrer 'to be' ... but i can tell you what it currently 'is' ...

i'm taking a class here and there at the CC myself ... i figure i'll just take advantage opportunities as they come up ... i'll do just about anything if it pays enough and has good benefeits ...

i for one will not discourage you from joining the Armed Forces ... if that's where your heart is right now go for it ... i've a couple of friends i talk to that are in it for life and a few others that said they were happy they served but they don't want to do it forever ... i've yet to personally meet someone who regretted ever enlisting ...

Serving time in the military in my opnion looks good on a resume ... look at it as in investment for your future ...

[Army]

Nearly 20 years in the US Army. In two weeks I'll once again be in Iraq [i/]voluntarily[i]. I regret not one minute of my service and duty to my country.

Don't like the war? Fine, sit back and wait a little while for it to get here, then decide what would have been the better move. "All it takes for evil to succeed, is for good men to do nothing".

Not everyone goes to a combat zone, support needs good people too.

[rifleman wi]

Last time i checked we have the most medal of honor recipients in the whole army, and last time i checked i get to enjoy hawaii so there

no i means you guys jump on more hand grenades, or thrown on.

hahaha... freaking gun bunnies.. your right tho, HI sounds pretty good right about now.

[skife]

Nearly 20 years in the US Army. In two weeks I'll once again be in Iraq [i/]voluntarily[i]. I regret not one minute of my service and duty to my country.

Don't like the war? Fine, sit back and wait a little while for it to get here, then decide what would have been the better move. "All it takes for evil to succeed, is for good men to do nothing".

Not everyone goes to a combat zone, support needs good people too.

the war going on right now is not a determining factor on this decision.
I would gladly fight for all this country has given me.

[BeaverEater]

Well if your serious about joining some form of the military start working out now. pushups, situps and running as much as possible will only help out later. Our daily PT right now is a 5-10 mile run everyday for a minimum.

[rifleman wi]

wow, we only run 3 1/2 miles on mon, wed and fri and ruck on tuesday... props to you guys, ide die.. and we still have a ton of ppl fall out of these runs.. its sad..
PT is Free Hooah..

Well if your serious about joining some form of the military start working out now. pushups, situps and running as much as possible will only help out later. Our daily PT right now is a 5-10 mile run everyday for a minimum.

[AirAssault]

Nearly 20 years in the US Army. In two weeks I'll once again be in Iraq [i/]voluntarily[i]. I regret not one minute of my service and duty to my country.

Don't like the war? Fine, sit back and wait a little while for it to get here, then decide what would have been the better move. "All it takes for evil to succeed, is for good men to do nothing".

Not everyone goes to a combat zone, support needs good people too.

Sorry man, same scare tactics put forth by those that take us to war. It just doesn't pass the smell test. What proof does anyone have that they will be "in our shopping malls" as liar tony snow said today. Just in case you didn't notice, terror attacks have actually risen BIG time sence the war to "liberate" Iraq started.

[AmyM]

Sorry man, same scare tactics put forth by those that take us to war. It just doesn't pass the smell test. What proof does anyone have that they will be "in our shopping malls" as liar tony snow said today. Just in case you didn't notice, terror attacks have actually risen BIG time sence the war to "liberate" Iraq started.

Well, Bush and Evil Oil Cheney ARE planning to blow-up our malls, and kill our friends and family. It's all part of the Evil Corporations unholy allegience with Bush and BIG OIL. Yes Tony Snow is a Liar... an evil henchman liar of Conservative hate-mongers. They (evil mean conservatives) all want to detroy America and put money in their pockets with the blood of the poor.

Yea, I love the way people support our troops and our country! You are awesome!
BACK ON TOPIC...

I think you should listen to everyone that has served, and realize that they all have opinions that may or may not differ. Then, look at facts, real important information, of what each branch has to offer. Don't listen to certain people who only see the negative in everything. Go with facts, and TRUSTED opinions. Anyone, can get on the news or AO and spew hate, and bash our country. That is just how some people are. Realize how big of a contribution has been made by all that have served. People have the right to run thier mouths because people died to give them that right.

You will probably find the right branch and job for you, if you do enough research. I have a brother who is a tank commander, and another who is in intel. There are many options. I definately think the military will give a person a sense of direction and purpose.
I am so thankful, sincerely thankful, for those serving in our military for protecting me, my friends, my family, and the freedoms I have.

Amy

[Target Practice]

Edit: Ah, to hell with it. Heya Army!

[Army]

Sorry man, same scare tactics put forth by those that take us to war. It just doesn't pass the smell test. What proof does anyone have that they will be "in our shopping malls" as liar tony snow said today. Just in case you didn't notice, terror attacks have actually risen BIG time sence the war to "liberate" Iraq started.

Sorry, but your statement fails the lack of ignorance test.

There used to be a small shopping mall in the World Trade Center. Seems to me, they're already here, hmm?

The Senate and House are adrift in lawyers, yet not one...not ONE...has brought forth any proof of lies, deceit, or illegalities of the last 6 years of the Bush administration. As easily as Clinton was impeached for lying to the Grand Jury, it would should be 100X easier to impeach and remove from office George Bush.........

......yet nothing.

Terror attacks have simply become more publicized AS terror attacks since 9/11. Before that, they were "isolated events" related to middle east and European factions. The USA has been under terror attacks from middle east concerns since after WWII.

Islam wants you dead. That's all there is to it.

[AirAssault]

Well, Bush and Evil Oil Cheney ARE planning to blow-up our malls, and kill our friends and family. It's all part of the Evil Corporations unholy allegience with Bush and BIG OIL. Yes Tony Snow is a Liar... an evil henchman liar of Conservative hate-mongers. They (evil mean conservatives) all want to detroy America and put money in their pockets with the blood of the poor.

Yea, I love the way people support our troops and our country! You are awesome!
BACK ON TOPIC...

I think you should listen to everyone that has served, and realize that they all have opinions that may or may not differ. Then, look at facts, real important information, of what each branch has to offer. Don't listen to certain people who only see the negative in everything. Go with facts, and TRUSTED opinions. Anyone, can get on the news or AO and spew hate, and bash our country. That is just how some people are. Realize how big of a contribution has been made by all that have served. People have the right to run thier mouths because people died to give them that right.

You will probably find the right branch and job for you, if you do enough research. I have a brother who is a tank commander, and another who is in intel. There are many options. I definately think the military will give a person a sense of direction and purpose.
I am so thankful, sincerely thankful, for those serving in our military for protecting me, my friends, my family, and the freedoms I have.

Amy

LoL, I "supported" our troops by doing 8 years, so yeah, I can and do have an opinion. You are not the only one that signed up, and did his duty Army, so step on off your high horse buddy. Plus I always love how when someone says our soldiers should leave were they are being killed, people always say "you're not supporting the troops". Ummmmm, I think not wanting another soldier to die is the ultimate support, but I guess I'm wrong. I guess being a volunteer at the USO isn't supporting the troops. I guess gathering thngs soldiers need to make their life a bit easier, (baby wipes, batterites, pogie bait, phone cards....) isn't supporting the troops. You're right, I should just give up.

Yeah back on topic. You will find a service branch that is for you. Just remember, you are allowed to keep your own ethics and morales. Don't forget that just because you do a job, doesn't mean you can't think on your own and have an opinion on things that effect YOUR life. Some people here have forgotten that.

[AirAssault]

Sorry, but your statement fails the lack of ignorance test.

There used to be a small shopping mall in the World Trade Center. Seems to me, they're already here, hmm?

The Senate and House are adrift in lawyers, yet not one...not ONE...has brought forth any proof of lies, deceit, or illegalities of the last 6 years of the Bush administration. As easily as Clinton was impeached for lying to the Grand Jury, it would should be 100X easier to impeach and remove from office George Bush.........

......yet nothing.

Terror attacks have simply become more publicized AS terror attacks since 9/11. Before that, they were "isolated events" related to middle east and European factions. The USA has been under terror attacks from middle east concerns since after WWII.

Islam wants you dead. That's all there is to it.

No proof, ffs take your blinders off. Do a little research instead of resting your head up your 4th point man. Being lazy is no excuse, sorry. The fact that you don't want to listen or believe the "proof" thats out there, is sad. Our own govenrment says terror attacks have gone up in Iraq so who is the liar? They have however said deaths in Iraq have gone down and it is really easy to say it when you stop counting people that have been killed by car bombs in Iraq. (Google it)
Yeah the statement "Islam wants you dead" is the same biggotry that let people think it was ok to lynch blacks.... nice to see it still lives

[MANN]

9/11/01 = every reason in the world to be in iraq, afganastan, iran, or whatever other country that supports terrorist.

Simple as that.
Black and white.

/know bush is there to steal the oil
//dont care we need it

Vote Jeb Bush 2008. (I think thats his name)

[Target Practice]

No proof, ffs take your blinders off. Do a little research instead of resting your head up your 4th point man. Being lazy is no excuse, sorry. The fact that you don't want to listen or believe the "proof" thats out there, is sad. Our own govenrment says terror attacks have gone up in Iraq so who is the liar? They have however said deaths in Iraq have gone down and it is really easy to say it when you stop counting people that have been killed by car bombs in Iraq. (Google it)
Yeah the statement "Islam wants you dead" is the same biggotry that let people think it was ok to lynch blacks.... nice to see it still lives

Whelp, I sure am proud of your service.