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re: As I get older, I wish I had spent some time in the military
Posted on 9/8/14 at 8:13 pm to prince of fools
Posted on 9/8/14 at 8:13 pm to prince of fools
Yeah, in these peaceful times, who needs defense?
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Posted on 9/8/14 at 8:17 pm to monsterballads
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Did you serve?
No doubt. There are enough shitbirds who volunteer. Forget making it compulsory.
Posted on 9/8/14 at 8:20 pm to Darth_Vader
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It' helped make me who am I today.
Posted on 9/8/14 at 8:23 pm to DrGarth
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It ain't about the complexities of current world affairs, or even politics for that matter.
So whatever the current administration decides is the flavor of the week doesn't matter. Let's go kill all the Catholics in Rome because the Vatican released some anti-American rhetoric. Oh well...I'm an American. Better man the frick up.
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It ain't about the complexities of current world affairs, or even politics for that matter. It's about being a fricking man, and standing up for what you believe in.
But what if I believe we shouldn't be fighting the current war? There's a pretty big contradiction there.
Posted on 9/8/14 at 8:42 pm to namvet6566
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the true heroes are buried in distant lands and who did nt return to their families, but Thank You
Indeed. And when one recalls that so very many of our Vietnam war casualties were killed in action while performing an heroic act trying to protect his brothers in arms, it's very humbling to me.
I do my part to help our Vietnam vet brothers by participating in Veterans service groups.
In fact, for everyone who wishes that they had joined the military years ago to serve, there's something you all can do here and now -- you can call you local Veterans' service organization and ask about volunteering. Or perhaps you live near one of our Veterans War Homes -- maybe you could volunteer there.
Here's the link with info about our War Vets Homes. These are homes for disabled vets who can no longer live without assistance.
LINK
Posted on 9/8/14 at 8:43 pm to Champagne
By far the best post in this thread. Thank you for that.
Posted on 9/8/14 at 8:45 pm to Artie Rome
But how many of these, "Gee I wish that I had joined the military and served when I had the chance too bad I can't now" will make a call and see about helping a veteran service organization?
Posted on 9/8/14 at 8:48 pm to Austin Cajun
I wish I had joined the air force or navy then started college at 21 or 22 instead of 17.
I was way too immature at LSU.
Drank too much and just wanted to party since I was such a nerd in HS>
I was way too immature at LSU.
Drank too much and just wanted to party since I was such a nerd in HS>
Posted on 9/8/14 at 8:59 pm to Champagne
Hopefully one or two more than before this thread was started. But your point is well taken.
Posted on 9/8/14 at 11:04 pm to Austin Cajun
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Anyone else feel this way?
NO ... because I DID. ...I didn't want to. I was having a lot of fun. 18, 19, 20 years old with a car and a job! Life was good ... and then a letter came in the mail from the U.S. Gov't. It seems that my services was needed. AWWWWW, HELL!! And away I went. 2 years active and 4 years inactive.
I didn't read all the pages between 1 and now so all I'll add at this point is that experience changed me for the good and is a big part of who I am today. God bless America .... please.
Posted on 9/8/14 at 11:07 pm to Champagne
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Champagne
Thanks
Posted on 9/8/14 at 11:59 pm to 777Tiger
quote:+a bajillion
I think 2-4 year mil service at reaching 18 should be mandatory.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 12:13 am to mylsuhat
quote:no you don't.
I'm 25 and sometimes wish I would have gone that route before going to school
Posted on 9/9/14 at 12:17 am to Flanders
quote:some soldiers ended up in your fields
Flanders
Posted on 9/9/14 at 2:35 am to EvrybodysAllAmerican
Got accepted in to West Pointe, should have went.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 3:11 am to 777Tiger
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I think 2-4 year mil service at reaching 18 should be mandatory.
I can think of A LOT of people who I wouldn't trust with a firearm at 30, much less 18. Even with training.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 3:17 am to Austin Cajun
I love how people try to say they would have served in the military order to make themselves feel better. As a current active duty personnel, I resent the notion that you (generalization) think that you can do what I/we do. A couple of times a year during some patriotic event you feel like you coulda/shoulda/woulda. The fact is, you didn't. I don't do what I do for the recognition, I damn sure don't do it for the pay.
This post was edited on 9/9/14 at 8:36 pm
Posted on 9/9/14 at 6:32 am to NavyTiger77
I'm currently serving because of the sweet college money
And a tab makes the women moist
And a tab makes the women moist
Posted on 9/9/14 at 6:42 am to Artie Rome
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I love that he assumes he'd walk right in to fricking Top Gun.
1) topgun is for Naval aviators
2) he didn't say fighter pilot, it's not THAT hard to become a regular pilot in the Air Force
Posted on 9/9/14 at 6:59 am to Flame Salamander
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As an army veteran, all I did was drink, whore-around, participate in group LSD taking and sleep with some of my buddies wives. It was a good time but not something that college didn't offer.
Sounds like my time in the Army, minus the sleeping with buddies wives part. My liver is still recovering from my Army escapades.
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