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re: Am I Wrong For Thinking This? (Military Related)
Posted on 5/14/17 at 10:58 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
Posted on 5/14/17 at 10:58 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
The reason you--and countless others--never had to deploy is because you--and countless others--have always been ready to.
Peace through strength is more than a bumper sticker.
Trust me, you've done your part.
Peace through strength is more than a bumper sticker.
Trust me, you've done your part.
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Posted on 5/14/17 at 10:59 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
What's wrong with being in the rear, with the gear?
TigerFanInSouthland,
I want you to go see Captain January. He's gone need all the help he can get.
TigerFanInSouthland,
I want you to go see Captain January. He's gone need all the help he can get.
Posted on 5/14/17 at 11:02 pm to FiddleHead
quote:
0311
Prayers sent.
Posted on 5/14/17 at 11:04 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
But seriously the only thing you're missing out on being reserves is shite barracks, shitty towns, and pointless deployments
Posted on 5/14/17 at 11:23 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
That's just how it happens sometimes, you can't change the machine the machine changes you
I deployed once to Afghanistan in my 4 years active, once I switched to the reserves I received an offer in the first week to mobilize. Even received an email to go for jsoc
I don't think any less of you, it's not like you're an e7 with 22 years active duty, then I'd be a little suspicious.
I deployed once to Afghanistan in my 4 years active, once I switched to the reserves I received an offer in the first week to mobilize. Even received an email to go for jsoc
I don't think any less of you, it's not like you're an e7 with 22 years active duty, then I'd be a little suspicious.
Posted on 5/14/17 at 11:24 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
If you haven't deployed you're just another weekend warrior, sorry.
Posted on 5/14/17 at 11:28 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
Honestly if it eats you up this bad,
You can either be a good marine and go through your coc
Or you can say frick all that and go straight to your battalion commander maybe and say sir, I need a fricking a deployment or retention or somebody. Do what you gotta do man
You can either be a good marine and go through your coc
Or you can say frick all that and go straight to your battalion commander maybe and say sir, I need a fricking a deployment or retention or somebody. Do what you gotta do man
Posted on 5/14/17 at 11:28 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
As an old Marine, It depends on you. Are you working a gas station or in school?
Posted on 5/14/17 at 11:31 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
quote:Well bro, the exact unit you're in right now fought in Fallujah so I wouldn't worry too much.
but I also want to know, at least in some way, what Marines have gone through before me at places like Belleau Wood or Okinawa or Chosin or Khe Sahn or Fallujah.
Posted on 5/14/17 at 11:37 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
You are better off having never seen a battlefield.
ETA: And to piggyback off what others have said, it's not like you're some senior NCO who's been dodging deployments his whole career.
If you have the itch that bad, get up off your arse and join MARSOC or something. Get through that pipeline (and stay in) and then you'll definitely see something hairy eventually.
ETA: And to piggyback off what others have said, it's not like you're some senior NCO who's been dodging deployments his whole career.
If you have the itch that bad, get up off your arse and join MARSOC or something. Get through that pipeline (and stay in) and then you'll definitely see something hairy eventually.
This post was edited on 5/14/17 at 11:42 pm
Posted on 5/15/17 at 6:41 am to AbuTheMonkey
You've done what your country has asked of you, congratulations
Posted on 5/15/17 at 6:47 am to TigerFanInSouthland
I'll tell you what my dad told me when I found out I couldn't join the military. I have epilepsy. None of the branches would take me.
He told me that we all serve our country in some way if we want to. We serve by being good men, first, to the people around us, by holding up society, by keeping our families strong. We volunteer, we give our time and effort and resources whenever we can to whoever we can. And we pass that on to the next generation. Maybe someone you influence will be someone who serves as well.
It's not so much about the perceived "level" of service that determines your value to your country. You may never know exactly what your country needs from you. Maybe your country doesn't need you to kill or to die for it. Maybe it has another purpose for you.
He told me that we all serve our country in some way if we want to. We serve by being good men, first, to the people around us, by holding up society, by keeping our families strong. We volunteer, we give our time and effort and resources whenever we can to whoever we can. And we pass that on to the next generation. Maybe someone you influence will be someone who serves as well.
It's not so much about the perceived "level" of service that determines your value to your country. You may never know exactly what your country needs from you. Maybe your country doesn't need you to kill or to die for it. Maybe it has another purpose for you.
Posted on 5/15/17 at 6:50 am to TigerFanInSouthland
I did 18 1/2 years on active duty in the Army before I deployed to Afghanistan, it happens.
You can't control deployments
You can't control deployments
Posted on 5/15/17 at 7:02 am to TigerFanInSouthland
I know the feeling myself. Was 11b/11m in the army and never deployed. You kind of feel like you missed out now that I am 43yo. my son is now in the middle East. Sure wish it was me and not him.
Posted on 5/15/17 at 7:06 am to TigerFanInSouthland
I know somewhat how you feel. I was 0311, six year reservist. They offered me an "early out" when I finished training at Pendleton. It was 13 months active duty, straight over to Nam. I wanted to go to college so I did the 5.5 years active reserve duty.
It was a different time and different war but I would go active if I had it to do over. The guilt I live with is hard to explain. I feel like I abandoned my fellow Marines.
I don't feel that I wasted my time, but I feel I could have done more.
Semper Fi.
It was a different time and different war but I would go active if I had it to do over. The guilt I live with is hard to explain. I feel like I abandoned my fellow Marines.
I don't feel that I wasted my time, but I feel I could have done more.
Semper Fi.
Posted on 5/15/17 at 7:08 am to TigerFanInSouthland
Serious question:
Why would you want to deploy?
Do you feel like we are justified being in the ME?
Why would you want to kill someone who poses no threat to your country?
Why would you want to deploy?
Do you feel like we are justified being in the ME?
Why would you want to kill someone who poses no threat to your country?
Posted on 5/15/17 at 7:14 am to TigerFanInSouthland
quote:
Belleau Wood or Okinawa or Chosin or Khe Sahn or Fallujah
I wouldn't wish these battles on anybody.
This post was edited on 5/15/17 at 7:15 am
Posted on 5/15/17 at 7:17 am to Doomaflochie
quote:
Count your blessings and thanks for your willingness
This. The fact that you put yourself in the position to be asked to give your life up for muh freedom means more than you give it credit for. Be proud.
'MURICA
Posted on 5/15/17 at 7:21 am to TigerFanInSouthland
Posted on 5/15/17 at 7:24 am to TigerFanInSouthland
I served in two USN TAR (Training Active Reserve) squadrons. We never deployed for more than ten days for any reason.
I never stepped foot on a ship during my time in the Navy.
I regret nothing.
I never stepped foot on a ship during my time in the Navy.
I regret nothing.
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