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re: Active Duty Members/Veterans why did you join?
Posted on 1/5/15 at 7:07 am to northshorebamaman
Posted on 1/5/15 at 7:07 am to northshorebamaman
That's them, my AIT was there in 92.
As for joining, I wasn't going to college and my options were to go offshore or the shipyard.
I retired from active duty in 2012, I'd do it all again the exact same way if I had to. I enjoyed it.
As for joining, I wasn't going to college and my options were to go offshore or the shipyard.
I retired from active duty in 2012, I'd do it all again the exact same way if I had to. I enjoyed it.
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Posted on 1/5/15 at 7:07 am to TideSaint
For the money, for the glory and for the fun.
(Mostly for the money.)
(Mostly for the money.)
Posted on 1/5/15 at 7:17 am to TideSaint
I didn't have the grades to get a full scholarship to college and my Dad couldn't afford to pay for college. On top of that, I wanted to get out of Louisiana, so I figured joining the Army would be the best option. It seemed to have worked out as a good choice. I'm retired with 20 years in the Army and now have a good job at a hospital.
ETA- Also, my Granddad was in the Navy. My Dad was Army and my Step-Dad was Air Force. So I guess it's just in my blood.
ETA- Also, my Granddad was in the Navy. My Dad was Army and my Step-Dad was Air Force. So I guess it's just in my blood.
This post was edited on 1/5/15 at 7:19 am
Posted on 1/5/15 at 7:18 am to TideSaint
money for college
Posted on 1/5/15 at 7:22 am to Ace Midnight
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For the money
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Mostly for the money
Posted on 1/5/15 at 7:24 am to Breaux
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I retired from active duty in 2012
Me too. I retired in July 2012 with 20 years and 24 days.
Posted on 1/5/15 at 7:29 am to TideSaint
1. Was not ready for a 9 to 5 after college
2. Was curious about what war was like since you could see images all over the news after 9/11
3. Army paid off my student loans.
I stayed in for 8 years... 4 more than I intended but I have no regrets even though I started my professional career at 32 and years behind all my friends.
2. Was curious about what war was like since you could see images all over the news after 9/11
3. Army paid off my student loans.
I stayed in for 8 years... 4 more than I intended but I have no regrets even though I started my professional career at 32 and years behind all my friends.
Posted on 1/5/15 at 7:32 am to TideSaint
I had no plans on going to college at the time and I knew I needed discipline in my life. One of the best decisions I have ever made.
Posted on 1/5/15 at 7:33 am to suavecito80
For some training to use later in life.....ended up staying 20 years and still do what I did in the Air Force.
Posted on 1/5/15 at 7:43 am to Wtodd
Bored with life after 2 weeks of college.
Posted on 1/5/15 at 7:46 am to Wtodd
1. Family history in the military back to civil war;
2. Judge thought it would be a good idea.
9 years active and 15 reserve component and as soon as i vest in current rank im pulling the pin, nothing more chicken shite than a garrison army.
2. Judge thought it would be a good idea.
9 years active and 15 reserve component and as soon as i vest in current rank im pulling the pin, nothing more chicken shite than a garrison army.
Posted on 1/5/15 at 7:51 am to TideSaint
Family, money, and traveling
Posted on 1/5/15 at 7:51 am to Lakeboy7
I drank my way out of an athletic scholarship at a D2 college and then a JUCO......10 years, 3 deployments and 7 ranks later i guess for the insurance ??????
Posted on 1/5/15 at 8:15 am to TideSaint
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Active Duty Members/Veterans why did you join?
I didn't join. I was drafted.
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Thank you for your service.
I didn't realize it at the time but it was an honor to do so.
Posted on 1/5/15 at 8:16 am to Breauxsif
Needed a steady job, and had a family to take care of...
Posted on 1/5/15 at 8:21 am to TideSaint
Joined on my own terms at 17 to avoid being drafted later. 1959
Posted on 1/5/15 at 8:26 am to TideSaint
I joined the army right after highschool in part because of the challenge and I knew it would help me take on a leadership role in life.
I am also a patriot and love my country. I am glad I did it and working with the m1 a1 abrams tank was amazing.
I am also a patriot and love my country. I am glad I did it and working with the m1 a1 abrams tank was amazing.
Posted on 1/5/15 at 8:40 am to CrimsonChin
Both Grandfathers served, one a Lance Corporal in the Marines and the other an Air Force Captain, but my father was very Anti-Military. I knew when I was a kid I wanted to join, went through JROTC in high school, and enlisted at 17 (1997). Spent 10 years as a Fire Direction Control (13E/D) and a 15 month stint in Baghdad with the 2nd Armored Cav (03-04) before being med-boarded in 2007.
Posted on 1/5/15 at 8:41 am to TideSaint
Joined National Guard between junior and senior year in high school for the college tuition ('83). Activated for Desert Storm 1990. Got out after 11 years. Glad it was part of my life.
Posted on 1/5/15 at 8:42 am to TideSaint
Originally (20+ years ago) for college money. I've stayed because I love it and patriotic reasons. It is a great career. The military has been very good to me and I'd do it all again.
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