Anyone thinkin bout the military?

[MitsuEvo6]

Just wonderin if any of yall were thinkin about joinin the military. In this time the different branches need so many people. It's crazy what they do to recruit you. Take the Army for example. Did you know you can get up to 20 grand just for signing your name? oh..and they have this Army college fund, and what you dont use on college, you can use on your car, your house, whatever! And thats up to $70,000! You can even complete some school while your in so that you can save more of that money. I just thought this was cool. I enlisted and I got my money. Anyone else doin like me?

[krindus]

Actually im thinking about going navy. finish college and go officer. Looking for some excitement and a way to give back to my country.

[MitsuEvo6]

why the navy? jw

[krindus]

Well im a pretty non-confrontational person, I don't like fighting and i think most anything can be resolved through other means then shooting someone. But since it seems to come to that so often. I'm going to do what i can to make sure my fellow american soldiers are in less danger. I plan to go the communications or opperations route, which in my opinion would be important in battles, bad information gets people killed. That and the fact the battleship warfare is basicly over. Lobbing missles from 10 miles away in the middle of a bunch of water seems safer than driving through atlanta traffic.

All ties into me not really wanting to be a foot soldier, but wanting to help in a more technical (guess you could say that) area.

[FrnkPwrs]

Nope. Staying my ass at home. But whatever makes you happy!

[Kevykev]

no.

[mi4dub]

i was in the navy... USS Nassau for 3 yrs then worked with the seal team2 in va bch.
fun times!

[Scrappy]

i would but if joining for the money and things afterwards to me i cant do it for those reasons... to join to help yeah thats what i would... but i cant

[civic95]

And you can retire in 20 yrs, start another job, and get 2 paychecks (that's if you survive).

[4dmin]

Just wonderin if any of yall were thinkin about joinin the military. In this time the different branches need so many people. It's crazy what they do to recruit you. Take the Army for example. Did you know you can get up to 20 grand just for signing your name? oh..and they have this Army college fund, and what you dont use on college, you can use on your car, your house, whatever! And thats up to $70,000! You can even complete some school while your in so that you can save more of that money. I just thought this was cool. I enlisted and I got my money. Anyone else doin like me?

that is an awful gamble to fuck w/ your life for 20k which aint shit, b/c you could go to college and make more easily, work for a good company w/ nice package and your set. that signon bonus sounds great, but you aint gonna make shit the rest of the time... if your smart go to college and then go work for the gov. my wife is getting her Pharm D. and we are looking for her to work for the gov. That make a fucking bundle of $$$ and benefits are better than armed forces

[AtlantaImportGuy]

I'm in the Air Force Reserve and I joined to get extra cash for school. I didn't chose to go active because I didn't feel I was ready so it going reserve gave that option to stay home and go to school and still see my friends. I also get a chance to go places kinda like a vacation. Like I was in Spain this past Nov. for 30 days and I worked the mid shift so I basically watched movies and was on the net. I made alittle over 5k for that so I'm good. But the Air Force really doesn't go where the fighting is so I'd be somewhat safe if I went active.

[kilpatty43]

ive tried multiple times to join the navy...i cant get in...i even got an official letter asking me to please stop applying

[Julio]

no

[BOOSTEDeg]

I am now a Staff Sergeant in the Army. Been doing this for 5 years now. The only thing that sucks is getting sent overseas, but you make more money there anyways. Yes tuition is free while you are in but you gotta pay for the books=( I enjoy myself, everyday is a challenge and something new.

[Darling Nikki]

I was the next person in my family to enlist in the Army, but after everything that has happen to my father he and I have made a promise that I would never enlist. But I have thought multiple times that if he goes back to Iraq which is 95% then I want to go as well. The military is the one thing I know the most about so enlisting would be nothing new from what I have learned my my dad and two brothers.

[Julio]

I was the next person in my family to enlist in the Army, but after everything that has happen to my father he and I have made a promise that I would never enlist. But I have thought multiple times that if he goes back to Iraq which is 95% then I want to go as well. The military is the one thing I know the most about so enlisting would be nothing new from what I have learned my my dad and two brothers.

Nickie, Do you live with your mom? I never heard you mention her...

[Macro]

naw..my is a Marine recruit, he will be leaving on sep 7 of this year..i'm very sad cause of that. but he likes it.. he didn't get shyt for signing up, but he is going in as a PFC and if he works his ass off he will be comming out of boot camp as a lance corporal. and not to mention he will be MI...military intellegence

[MitsuEvo6]

that is an awful gamble to fuck w/ your life for 20k which aint shit, b/c you could go to college and make more easily, work for a good company w/ nice package and your set. that signon bonus sounds great, but you aint gonna make shit the rest of the time... if your smart go to college and then go work for the gov. my wife is getting her Pharm D. and we are looking for her to work for the gov. That make a fucking bundle of $$$ and benefits are better than armed forces

maybe that came across wrong the first time thru, but i didn't join to 'fuck with my life' i joined for the adventure, to do my part, and to better my self as an american. That's why i joined. I am a Cav scout who will enjoy drivin a tank.

[ScreaminZetec]

I'm looking at the Marines once i Graduate college and go in on an aviation contract, I'm actually going to be apply probably this coming fall.

[Darling Nikki]

Nickie, Do you live with your mom? I never heard you mention her...

Yes Sir, I live with my mom and stepdad here in Alpharetta. She is a great mom as well. She just doesn't know much of the military that we are used to.

[BTLFED]

Absolutely not. I totally support our troops and one of my best friends was in Iraq for 15 months, but I can not be that guy.

[4dmin]

maybe that came across wrong the first time thru, but i didn't join to 'fuck with my life' i joined for the adventure, to do my part, and to better my self as an american. That's why i joined. I am a Cav scout who will enjoy drivin a tank.

i understood you but if you went active right now you would be playing a gamble w/ your life... they don't pay enough for me to put my life on the line for some idiot's conquest to take over the middle east. if i want to play GI JOE i'll venture out of the suburbs into downtown

[MitsuEvo6]

i understood you but if you went active right now you would be playing a gamble w/ your life... they don't pay enough for me to put my life on the line for some idiot's conquest to take over the middle east. if i want to play GI JOE i'll venture out of the suburbs into downtown

maybe thats supposed to be funny, but to me, it's not. But hey, i guess I don't think it's a bad thing to represent the United States and become a better person. And about your whole idiots quest-ness. Say what you want, but your freedom of speech is something we fight to defend. Pres. Bush wants that oppertunity for others, and to eliminate terrorists. GI Joe in downtown? Why don't you get together with 50 cent...ya'll will have a blast.

[4dmin]

i guess I don't think it's a bad thing to represent the United States and become a better person. And about your whole idiots quest-ness. Say what you want, but your freedom of speech is something we fight to defend. Pres. Bush wants that oppertunity for others, and to eliminate terrorists.

lol - please don't get me started on politics... what makes you a better person??? b/c you can legaly kill another man??? your fighting for freedom of speech... hmm really, please explain, b/c last time i thought we already had that right. Eliminate terrorist and opportunity for others; amazing we have had a dictator 100miles off our coast since the 60's and i don't remember any Bush wanting to invade there to FREE people.

i support our soldiers, but i do not agree w/ the war nor do i agree w/ the gung ho tatics that have been played or the lies told to get us into it. GOT WMD???

[SwiftGTiRacer]

But the Air Force really doesn't go where the fighting is so I'd be somewhat safe if I went active.

I'm in the active duty Air Force i recent that quote. I just spent 7 months in Iraq working hand in hand with the Army doing convoys from BIOP (Bagdad International Airport) to Balad, Iraq. Every convoy i was one we where shot at. Every day i spent in Balad, Iraq there was an everage of 5 -6 morder attacks a day.

Don't join the military for the money though. Personally i don't think the money is all that great. I joined the military cause i felt i had no other options in my life at the time. I picked the Air Force just because thier way of life and expenses. I'm ready to get out and move on though. I hate having to get up and move all the time or deploy for long periods of time. There are other small things i'm just tired of. The military isn't for everyone but i do appreciate it getting me on my feet and cleaning me up.

Swifty

[MitsuEvo6]

lol - please don't get me started on politics... what makes you a better person??? b/c you can legaly kill another man??? your fighting for freedom of speech... hmm really, please explain, b/c last time i thought we already had that right. Eliminate terrorist and opportunity for others; amazing we have had a dictator 100miles off our coast since the 60's and i don't remember any Bush wanting to invade there to FREE people.

i support our soldiers, but i do not agree w/ the war nor do i agree w/ the gung ho tatics that have been played or the lies told to get us into it. GOT WMD???

First. Fighting to keep your freedom of speech.
Second. Castro's old and will die shortly, wait and see what happens then.
And most important. What makes me a better person is learning many life sklills and actually applying them everyday. It makes me a better person not compared to anyone else, deff not to you, but better each individual. As it says on a poster...'The uniform didn't change me, the right to wear it did.'

[Julio]

First. Fighting to keep your freedom of speech.
Second. Castro's old and will die shortly, wait and see what happens then.
And most important. What makes me a better person is learning many life sklills and actually applying them everyday. It makes me a better person not compared to anyone else, deff not to you, but better each individual. As it says on a poster...'The uniform didn't change me, the right to wear it did.'

You sounds like the jehova witness people I slammed the door on not to long ago.

I don't think going to the Military makes you any better then any other american out there, I mean, Look at how many veterans are homeless with very little to show for.
I honestly think is great you are going etc, hey man thats great, But don't get upset at someone for there opinion wich totally make sense.

Im willing to bet that 95% of the American soldiers right now would give alot to come back home, They might not say that, Unless you have nothing in this country but papers saying you are american, then Im sure you don't give a fuck about beeing over there.
But if you have family over here while you are over there, Like I said, I will bet 95% will not want to be there.

They probably joined the Military thinking, no war is going to happen anytime soon, They pay for my college.benefits etc, But look now... Like I said, They might not say it, But im sure they are thinking it.

I know a couple of people that are over there now, the last email they sent to there parents said something along the lines of I hate this war, Im scare of this shit, I want to go home, fuck all this. Now you tell me?

[Julio]

Second. Castro's old and will die shortly, wait and see what happens then.

Castro was old when Kennedy was president.... When he dies, Nothing will happen, Those guns are still pointing at florida. hahahah

[4dmin]

First. Fighting to keep your freedom of speech.
Second. Castro's old and will die shortly, wait and see what happens then.
And most important. What makes me a better person is learning many life sklills and actually applying them everyday. It makes me a better person not compared to anyone else, deff not to you, but better each individual. As it says on a poster...'The uniform didn't change me, the right to wear it did.'

1st - Freedom of speech, you didn't explain... and what you think if Saddam was in power our Freedom of speech would be at risk? please...
2nd - Saddam was old and your point being if we turn our backs to it; it didn't happen. You sound like every other war supporter, who has no clue.
You want to go ahead and think your saving the world from terror, do what you must, but nothing is going to change over there... they attack their own people before & now in the face of american soldiers, what makes you think it will stop? Its called politics buddy, we are over there b/c someone has too many hands in their pocket. Normally becoming a better person starts at home.

Good luck man hopefully you'll find what your searching for.

[FrnkPwrs]

1st - Freedom of speech, you didn't explain... and what you think if Saddam was in power our Freedom of speech would be at risk? please...
2nd - Saddam was old and your point being if we turn our backs to it; it didn't happen. You sound like every other war supporter, who has no clue.
You want to go ahead and think your saving the world from terror, do what you must, but nothing is going to change over there... they attack their own people before & now in the face of american soldiers, what makes you think it will stop? Its called politics buddy, we are over there b/c someone has too many hands in their pocket. Normally becoming a better person starts at home.

LOL, its not gonna read through paul! You are getting the basic answers that everyone gets from war supporters! I doubt there is one person in the US who can explain why figting the "War On Terrorism" [LOL] protects my freedom of speech. I love when people ask me :

"Why havent you enlisted?"
"I really dont agree with the war. Not really for me"
"Dont you know that if it werent for this war, you wouldnt have the right to freedom of speech! Freedom of press! You are so ungrateful. This is a fight for your freedom!"

LOL. And when you ask them to explain they say some dumb reason. I hate when its people that are enlisted who say it because its sad people put up their lives and they legitimize it for a whole bunch of catch phrases and lines that dont mean shit.

I dont think he understands the conflict with Cuba. He doesnt understand that there are hella cubans trying to getdaphaukaway from the beard. Hes old and going to die soon? Obviously if you are enlisted the US Armed Forces doesnt teach much about the issue. My question is, how will his death liberate the people of Cuba? Man, talk to a cuban. Every cuban i know celebrated when he tripped a little while back, hoping he would have died. But do you really think that would be the end of communism in Cuba? LOL, ok. You dont see GWB landing his helicopter in the middle of Havana kissing little black cuban babies, do you?

[MitsuEvo6]

I don't think going to the Military makes you any better then any other american out there, I mean, Look at how many veterans are homeless with very little to show for.
I honestly think is great you are going etc, hey man thats great, But don't get upset at someone for there opinion wich totally make sense.

Damn man..i wrote that it betters you individually. I'm not puttin myself above any other American. Read before you slam.

And then no..i didn't say this war is all that's protecting your speech. But we protect your rights, so remember that.

I never said anything belittling Cubans in any way. But When castro dies, we will more then likely attempt to liberate Cubans while the country is unorganized.

And 95%? How many do you know, because i talk to people everyday. People who've been there, people there, and people going, and they all don't think 'fuck all this'.

I'm sorry ya'lls views of the military are so screwed, but hey, believe as you want. Thanks for the support.

[4dmin]

And 95%? How many do you know, because i talk to people everyday. People who've been there, people there, and people going, and they all don't think 'fuck all this'.I'm sorry ya'lls views of the military are so screwed

sorry the dead don't talk.

[MitsuEvo6]

sorry the dead don't talk.

What the hell is that supposed to mean? If you think many of the men and women who have givin the ultimate sacrifice are mad..what? Is that what your saying? Because if that's what your saying, go to just one funeral. Listen to their wives speak. Words you almost always hear are, "He wouldn't have wanted to go any other way." I don't know why you are attacking todays soldiers, but this topic was started to explore opportunities. Not to attack the lives of men and women fighting for our country.

[4dmin]

I don't know why you are attacking todays soldiers, but this topic was started to explore opportunities. Not to attack the lives of men and women fighting for our country.

no one is attacking the lives of soilders... you posted a question we gave pinions... you stated that you know 95% of the armed forces are for the war? i stated the dead don't talk. its the truth, i don't know about you but i do know quite a few vets, my brothers father was shot and killed in nam, my family was very involved w/ vets, i saw a funeral flag hung on a wall for 20+ years; there is nothing beautiful or glorified about it.

you have yet given a real reason why we are there to begin w/... so next time you want to make an adult conversation think before you ask. sometimes you get responses that you may not like.

[Dragonfly5338]

NOPE. I don't agree with why we're at war, nor do I agree with our president. And I don't like to wake up early. :p

[MitsuEvo6]

[QUOTE=admin]no one is attacking the lives of soilders... you posted a question we gave pinions... you stated that you know 95% of the armed forces are for the war? i stated the dead don't talk. its the truth, i don't know about you but i do know quite a few vets, my brothers father was shot and killed in nam, my family was very involved w/ vets, i saw a funeral flag hung on a wall for 20+ years; there is nothing beautiful or glorified about it.

you have yet given a real reason why we are there to begin w/... QUOTE]


First..my condolences, but yes I do know many vets. And i too have been to funerals.

We are there to liberate the people and to destroy terrorist cells. Just because we have one man doesn't mean it all just ends. We need to help them reatin control. That is why we are there.

[Julio]

Damn man..i wrote that it betters you individually. I'm not puttin myself above any other American. Read before you slam.

And then no..i didn't say this war is all that's protecting your speech. But we protect your rights, so remember that.

I never said anything belittling Cubans in any way. But When castro dies, we will more then likely attempt to liberate Cubans while the country is unorganized.

And 95%? How many do you know, because i talk to people everyday. People who've been there, people there, and people going, and they all don't think 'fuck all this'.

I'm sorry ya'lls views of the military are so screwed, but hey, believe as you want. Thanks for the support.

I did read, Im not slamming you.


My Views on the military are not screwed, Simply, im not interested. If I was , diffrent story.
I have 2 cousins over there, They email/mail there parents every chance they get. They are brothers btw.

But hey, I respect you bro for your great military passion. But don't get upset because some other people do not agree with you.

I believe there are a million ways to better yourself. For me, The military is not an option.

[HEATON]

Well im a pretty non-confrontational person, I don't like fighting and i think most anything can be resolved through other means then shooting someone. But since it seems to come to that so often. I'm going to do what i can to make sure my fellow american soldiers are in less danger. I plan to go the communications or opperations route, which in my opinion would be important in battles, bad information gets people killed. That and the fact the battleship warfare is basicly over. Lobbing missles from 10 miles away in the middle of a bunch of water seems safer than driving through atlanta traffic.

All ties into me not really wanting to be a foot soldier, but wanting to help in a more technical (guess you could say that) area.

NEWSFLASH...the military just doesnt kill..during the Tsunamies we airlifted over a million tons of goods to the ppl of those countries.

[HEATON]

I'm in the active duty Air Force i recent that quote. I just spent 7 months in Iraq working hand in hand with the Army doing convoys from BIOP (Bagdad International Airport) to Balad, Iraq. Every convoy i was one we where shot at. Every day i spent in Balad, Iraq there was an everage of 5 -6 morder attacks a day.

Don't join the military for the money though. Personally i don't think the money is all that great. I joined the military cause i felt i had no other options in my life at the time. I picked the Air Force just because thier way of life and expenses. I'm ready to get out and move on though. I hate having to get up and move all the time or deploy for long periods of time. There are other small things i'm just tired of. The military isn't for everyone but i do appreciate it getting me on my feet and cleaning me up.

Swifty

HUA!!

[HEATON]

Lol..funerals? Try being the guy that carries the Flag drapped coffin off the aircraft..Or the Guy that sends the troops down-range knowing some will not come back. Either way we know we make the world a better place. If you don't like the reason we are at war, sorry. Maybe all the reasons from the beginning arent still there, but look what has been accomplished. TRUE death has been a toll, but unfortantely it happens. One thing that isnt known is that ALOT of deaths can be prevented, but carelessness in the end leads to "the end". Please dont scold me for what i have said but then again please feel free to state ur opinion. Our fore-fathers fought for the rights we bear, so express and share, but then again..think of what i said..our fore father FOUGHT for our rights we bear...One day down the road middle eastern kids will be able to say hey, the Americans helped us get our freedom thru toss and turns, just as they received theirs.