- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: Regret not joining the military
Posted on 2/8/22 at 4:35 pm to CoyoteSong
Posted on 2/8/22 at 4:35 pm to CoyoteSong
I did 32 years, retired in 2017. Loved every minute, had a blast, of course I was AF, which is basically like being in the cub scouts, except not as tough.
0
Posted on 2/8/22 at 4:35 pm to Ajo Devil
quote:
joining in 1981
Posted on 2/8/22 at 4:38 pm to CoyoteSong
quote:
Regret not joining the military
Pension and retirement at 40? Yes.
Posted on 2/8/22 at 4:39 pm to CoyoteSong
Got my fix, and got out.
Posted on 2/8/22 at 4:45 pm to CoyoteSong
(no message)
This post was edited on 11/7/22 at 7:08 am
Posted on 2/8/22 at 4:55 pm to CoyoteSong
My time in the Army is the million dollar experience I wouldn’t pay a dollar for.
Posted on 2/8/22 at 4:57 pm to eitek1
The greater good is a mirage and scam
Posted on 2/8/22 at 5:01 pm to CoyoteSong
I had some of my best times and met some of the best people while in the Marines. I also had some of the worst times and met some of the worst people too 
Posted on 2/8/22 at 5:21 pm to CoyoteSong
Did 16 years and only regret not doing 20. One bad deployment and 2 additional fairly easy ones. For the most part, got to see alot of the world (places worth seeing) and had a shite ton of really good "currency" trips. No regrets other than what I mentioned above.
Posted on 2/8/22 at 5:22 pm to CoyoteSong
I was in a while back.
It has changed greatly since I got out.
It has changed greatly since I got out.
Posted on 2/8/22 at 5:25 pm to CoyoteSong
I did in my 30s. Now I'm in my early 40s and I no longer do.
This country isn't worth fighting for any more
This country isn't worth fighting for any more
Posted on 2/8/22 at 5:30 pm to northshorebamaman
quote:
Got a sweet 30k tax free bonus, though. Seemed like a no-brainer at the time.
Damn dude it was tax free for you? Man they taxed my shite when I re-enlisted. Trick is try and re-enlist overseas with a bonus. Zero taxes then
This post was edited on 2/8/22 at 5:33 pm
Posted on 2/8/22 at 5:46 pm to keakar
quote:
its great for some, especially the unskilled and less intelligent, so it wasnt a good fit for me.
Wow this guy
I'm not saying the military is loaded with academic masterminds but a statement like this makes me think you are not very bright.
This post was edited on 2/8/22 at 5:47 pm
Posted on 2/8/22 at 5:52 pm to CoyoteSong
Retired in 2019 after 22 years of active duty and mostly reserves in the Navy. I don't regret it, but my relationships, business, marriage all suffered. I didn't play the political game and make the highest rank for an officer that is not a flag rank. I'm glad I got out under Trump and not the LGBTQ, transgender loving freak Joe Brandon.
Posted on 2/8/22 at 5:56 pm to CoyoteSong
Nope because I did join. You missed the boat. I laughed at GDGs when they acted like their little frat was the end all be all of friendships. I still laugh at them. I have 12 guys at least I can call and if needed they will drop everything and be here kitted up in under 24 hours. No questions asked.
Posted on 2/8/22 at 5:58 pm to CoyoteSong
I can't say that I enjoyed all of my time in the Navy but I did enjoy most of it.
Posted on 2/8/22 at 5:59 pm to gptigers
quote:
My time in the Army is the million dollar experience I wouldn’t pay a dollar for.
I like this quote.
Sometimes I wonder if the bullshite was worth it in the end but I did make some damn good memories and made good friends along that chapter of my life. It also set me up for a career so there's that.
Posted on 2/8/22 at 6:07 pm to Billy Blanks
quote:
but it leads to such terrible pay and a miserable life.
It can also lead to a great life and very good pay. The military, like most things in life, is about personal drive and taking advantage of the situations you are put into. If you are too stupid or lazy to network and acquire a diverse skill set in the military then you probably would be about the same in the civilian side too.
Posted on 2/8/22 at 6:29 pm to keakar
quote:
its great for some, especially the unskilled and less intelligent, so it wasnt a good fit for me.
Read: you are a drooling retard and MEPS sent your dumbass home.
Posted on 2/8/22 at 6:59 pm to CoyoteSong
I regret not hearing Thank You For Your Service while spending 4 years in Georgia operating a bull dozer.
Page 5 of 8
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News