i wanna know your opinion about joining the army?
552505
well brother, joining the army is a big deal. i myself joined the military but decided to go the navy route because they focus mostly on school, a career, and family. i met several army and marine hopefuls at MEPS. these kids (that's right KIDS) thought they were invincible. they couldn't wait to serve their country and blow sh*t up! has the thought of going to iraq crossed my mind, totally. but i have faith i will see the other end and take what i have learned from my future experience. if you have researched enough about that branch and you're confident that is your path, go for it.
280340
I am not in the army but have worked on bases overseas for many years. There are definite benefits for joining the armed forces like a steady job, no rent, ultilities, health care bills, etc. You can go overseas and have interesting life experiences. It could help you figure out what you want to do with you life and provide you future career and education options.\nHowever, I have seen many bad things about the army. It is a difficult life. Depending on the job, you could have extremely long hours. There is a lot of drinking, sleezing around and promiscous behavior in general. You may be assigned to a job that you don't want and have no choice in the matter. You could die.\n\nI would go back to college if I were you and try to find an area that interests you. Having a college degree opens up so many doors that will remain shut until you have the degree, even in the military. If you really want to go into the armed forces, I would recommend the air force over the army. The quality of life, general level of education of its members, and overall organization seems to be much higher on air force bases. I have lived on army, air force and naval installations. \n\nLet me know if I can be of further assistance.
352926
all have there benefits and disadvantages the Army and the Marines have the exact same training but it takes longer in the Marines.  I am in the Army and love it, but it all depends on what he wants to do.  I joined the Army because I wanted to be an MP because that is the closest I can get to the front "lines" it also depends if he wants to stay for life or not the Navy has a lot of jobs that will get you some really good jobs in the civilian world both are very noble.  It also depends on dose he want a job where he is going to get dirty or dose he want to be clean pressed and shined.  He should get the ASVAB book and take the test to see what he qualifies for before he talks to a recruiter so he knows exactly what he wants not what the recruiter wants him to be.  When I saw the recruiter I told him I want to be an MP and I know what I need to score on the test and where I want to be stationed can you give me that, if he had said no I would have walked out of his office.  I am actually looking in to the navy at the moment because I want to go active duty and having been active duty army I think my attitude is better suited to the navy.  both are great he just needs to do the research before the goes to the recruiter, I think there are better bonuses for the army but if money is not the issue no one can really tell him what is better he just needs figure out exactly what he wants before he goes to talk to any one about it
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Sgt. First Class Lowe, I think you are doing a great service there because you love your country and you love your job and you are selling the Army for its positive notes.  However, I think anytime a young man or woman is going into something like the Army, that person needs to be aware of all factors, not just the positive ones.  Especially since most of our soldiers are young ones, not even old enough to drink liquor.  \n\nKeep the Army Times in your office.  That way, when you do sign a person up, you know it will be because that person truly wants to help our country and make it a better place!\n\n(An older Army Brat)
236705
The military is great for some people, and totally disasterous for others. If you have a problem with authority, and get into trouble at every chance you get, the military is not for you. You need to be able to follow the rules, and if you can't it will not be a good experience.\nI joined the Air Force right after HS, and I am deployed to Iraq right now. In my personal opinion, the Air Force is the best route to take, period. The other military branches get treated like crap, and many people usually try to switch to the Air Force. It is very rare to meet someone who left the Air Force for another branch.\nHowever, this choice MUST be made by you. Talk to ALL the recruiters, not just one branch. Then research them online yourself to verify everything that they told you.\nThe military isn't for everyone, but it will be a great expericence if you get a good job, and take advantage of all the opportunities that are out there.\nIf you have any further questions, feel free to email me: mfred987  at yahoo.
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Hmm, well yes I was gonna say the Rotc thing for you, but it seems you don't want to be an officer (not sure why).\n  From what I see you have alot of preconcieved ideas of what the Army is really going to give you in life.  If I were you I would not trust those ideas.  \n  First of all, the GI bill isn't all that great .. 255$ a month for every month you are ATTENDING school.  Not all that great to tell you the truth. It doesn't even touch tuition costs!  Yes you can get student loan repayment program, but again it sounds better than it accually is.  First, you have to make sure you GET it. (has to be in your contract).\n  I advise staying in college for a few reasons.. \n1. the army isn't gonna help you get a job after school \n2. Your college credits will help you in promotion once you get into the army. (promotion boards work on a point system and for every credit you have you get a point)  Makes a HUGE difference in being promoted\n3. Overall in life a college degree is more important than being in the Army. Get college done first then move on from there.  \n4. Student loan repayment doesn't kick in until you are DONE with school. Doesn't do anything while you are a college student.\n5. Your gonna have WAY more oppertunitys in the army if you finsish your Arabic degree first.  The intell field really needs foerign language speakers. This could help you get into other government agencys like the CIA or FBI as well.\n6. The Army is gonna take 5 years of your life: Do you really want to be in college starting out when your like 25 and then graduating at around 30?  That is gonna really be hard on you financially when your out on your own and thinking about buying a house when your still in school. \n7. I think you believe Officers sit behind a desk all day. Doesn't have to be that way you know. Plus being out in the field in the grit and grind gets old FAST.  Life sucks out there. Being enlisted and at the beck and call of anything the Army wants also gets old fast as well.  You get little authority, and it's hard to make what you want out of life happen. \n  Dropping out of school is a big decision and rarely ends out benefiting you (even if you have intentions of going back).  Finish up your college degree then think about the Army if that is what you really want at the time. Remember, people change from year tto year in what they want, how they act and what financial situation they are in. \n  Look at it this way. You finish school, get a great Army job in intell and save money while your in the military for a house.  You get out and then you can have some money, have tons of oppertunitys with your degree and really be able to find somthing high paying possibley with a government agency.
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That is an oxymoron,there is no army knowledge!Just kidding best of luck to you!
475212
I am LDS (male, married with children) and have lived on Army, Navy and Airforce installations overseas for the last 10 years. If you have prayed about this and feel that it is right, then go for it. Much good can come from enlisting. However, I would strongly caution you to really find out God's will. Don't get me wrong. I think that the armed services are good and necessary. There are many financial and educational benefits to joining one of the branches of the service in addition to being able to serve your country, like the GI Bill, free housing, free health care, training, etc. \nI have seen however that these installations are often a place where drinking, partying, adultery, fornication, and general promiscuity run rampant. The deployments are long and often grueling. Soldiers frequently work on Sundays and are unable to attend meetings. Sprituality slowly erodes as you are constantly surrounded by foul language and behavior. There are also very few active LDS singles on many of these bases. \nIt is my opinion that the Air Force is the most family and LDS friendly of the branches of military. My personal recommendation from what I have seen, is that it is better to get one's college degree and then enter the service at a higher pay and rank rather than to enter as an enlisted soldier. I have only seen one active single female in my 10 years overseas.\n\nGood luck. Contact me at whapingmon@yahoo.com if you have additional questions.
686996
I think all young men should sometime or another go into the military but right now is not a good time. Both my son's are in ( one in the Marines and the other Army ) My son that is in the Marines loves it very much but he was sent to Iraq and came back hurt and he still wants to stay in. So I think it depends on the person and how that person feels but please don't join for the wrong reasons !!! And Michael joining the military is NOT just to fight wars. It's all about loving your country and wanting to serve it.
764117
Talk to your local Army recruiter.
819844
My recommendation would be this.  Go to each of the armed services recruiters and talk with them.  Before you go, write down exactly what it is you want from the military, i.e. job, benefits, etc.  Second, take someone with you, preferably someone older than you like a parent, grandparent or aunt/uncle.  Tell that person you do not want to make a decision right now, you want to find out as much as you can, before you make a decision.  Ask that person to intercede if the recruiter starts pushing you towards making a decision.\n\nRecruiters are taught methods and questions to use that will get you thinking along their lines.  I know I worked with them before and saw/used many of them.  Once you have all of your questions answered, leave.  Thank the person for their time and leave.  Do not make a decision until you have talked to each of the four branches.
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I joined the AF right after the start of Desert Storm. I din't join because of the war that's just when I went in and I loved it. Spent 7 yrs in before I was diagnoised with type 1 diabetes. I think it's a great chance for one to grow without just being dumped on your own right after high school. MOST AF people are behind the scenes We didn't go on on the front lines. Not to mention the AF treats their people really well. IF you do join, just remember boot camp is a mind game, the real AF is not like what you will endure in Boot camp. I say DO IT!!
490754
I don't know, but I want to fight in a war when I go in to the army. I mean, come on, why else would people go? You know, besides money and training.
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Speaking as a Soldier, I sure hope you can.  I know that there are many folks out there who feel that all Soldiers are warmongers who only want to go and kill and fight.  But for many of us, that isn't the case.  Soldiers (and this likely goes for all branches, not just the Army) join so that they can be a part of something that is historically honorable, noble, and disciplined.  Not everyone can be a servicemember.  It takes a definite commitment to a particular way of life.  Unfortunately, part-and-parcel to that way of life is the fact that when our government calls us to duty, we have to go whether we like the reasoning behind it or not.  That is not to say that Soldiers don't have choices.  We do. Some Soldiers have disgraced our ranks and performed heinous acts against enemy POW's like at the Ahgraib prison. But, part of our oath is that we will follow the "lawful orders of those appointed over" us.  A lawful order means that it abides by all of the rules of the Uniform Code of Military Justice and the rules set forth by the Geneva Convention.\n\nWhether our government lied to get us into this war or it was simply as really dumb judgement call by the leadership is a subject that will likely be debated well into the future. But, in the here and now our servicemen and women are far from home and in dangerous territory.  Please support them.  They support you.
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Join the armed forces.
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hey boss i was at campbell for a while its a great place take advantage of everything u can don't be stuck in the barracks all the time. and as far as the army it takes a coupple of years to get us too but i love it. its not for everybody but the getting craped on doesn't lats forever if u need some advice give me a email \njust be where Ur suppose to be on time and in the right uniform and fucking enjoy life \nafter u get to about e-4 life gets easier (best rank in the army) \n\nPS. good luck at air assault school
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Where we are the army rule and we all think the navy are gay .Seriously choosing should not be based on other peoples opions as this will be your life .I found the army more of a fast track career with better opportunities for females with a higher chance of promo if you are good at the job.The army r the best though at sports,social life,functions the army rule