Joining the army?

themanwiththeplan

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Yeah, that sucks, man..

What job did he select int he Army?

They're toning it down in Afghanistan right now, I believe we're out some time in 2014 so he might get lucky and only have to do one tour, then maybe focus on his education.

But you're right, that was a big mistake to waste his money on other things if he'd planned on going to college. Hopefully he learns something from it.
they didnt pick their job. it was given to them. they will repair firearms (tanks even). so that means they will be right down in the shit fixing broken firearms/tanks etc.
 

themanwiththeplan

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Why didn't he pick his job?
didnt get the choice. it was chosen for them based on what they thought would be the best job for them.

thats why i could never join any branch of the military: you dont have control over your own life for the length of your contract. to me thats not worth the benefits you get. what if they get you killed making ur life decisions?
 

Padawanbater2

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You get some kind of say, if what you want isn't available they'll usually give you a list of jobs that are to pick from

I wouldn't join either if that was the case
 

shagratt

Active Member
fuck the government... FUCK THE ARMY. they disregard people that smoke pot as people, nuff said... why even ASK???
 

Hepheastus420

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fuck the government... FUCK THE ARMY. they disregard people that smoke pot as people, nuff said... why even ASK???
I'd LOVE to join and put my life on the line.. For a good cause. But we're not fighting for anything worth lives of fathers, mothers, borthers, sisters.. etc..

But believe me, I'd join in a heart beat if we were put out to end another holocaust type of BS.
 

cancer survivor

Active Member
join the Marine corp. i did it was a great experiance, i got to go all over the world meet intresting and wonderfull people and KILL them. it worked out good for me and i get free health care from the va. peace
 

Padawanbater2

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join the Marine corp. i did it was a great experiance, i got to go all over the world meet intresting and wonderfull people and KILL them. it worked out good for me and i get free health care from the va. peace
Sounds awesome!

/sarcasm

"Got to... KILL them"

As if it's a privilege..
 

brimck325

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pick your job...lol....sure , you can sign up with your high school buddies and all be there working together...they have used this 1 since vietnam, at least. i wouldn,t spit for our government! fuck the military and our government.
 

sunni

Administrator
Staff member
Like I said, death doesn't really matter. We all die someday so eh..

I don't know much about the military so I'm not sure if they are protecting us or not. Anybody know if the war is worth fighting? And it's not that it floats my boat, I just need something to do.
i understand youve been having a rough time lately but going full well knowing you have a chance of death at any time is a stupid reason personally army is horrible why would you want to go kill people? war is horrible, dont let those government ads fool you about joining the "good fight" and how you will see the world, and get an education, ect ect its not sunshine and rainbows
 

Dr Kynes

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What do you guys think about the army? Do you think they have a good or bad purpose? Nobody insult each other please.

I was thinking about joining them. Everybody that I've seen come back from the army are the happiest they have ever been. They have this newly built mental strength and not to mention how much more physically happy they are.

But then again, many old vets are mentally fucked and physically fucked.

I guess it's a matter of how much you would risk. I don't fear death but dammit I wouldn't want to lose my leg lol.
if you plan to serve as an infantryman, join the marines, youll get better training, and your bros wont leave you behind.

if you want training in a skill for later life, NAVY. try to get into aircraft traffic control or aircraft service. construction battallions and electronic engineering are also good.

the army and air force dont give the enlistedmen much in the way of career training, since most of their maintenance and whatnot is contracted out to civilians these days.
 

kpmarine

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if you plan to serve as an infantryman, join the marines, youll get better training, and your bros wont leave you behind.

if you want training in a skill for later life, NAVY. try to get into aircraft traffic control or aircraft service. construction battallions and electronic engineering are also good.

the army and air force dont give the enlistedmen much in the way of career training, since most of their maintenance and whatnot is contracted out to civilians these days.
If you want to blow shit up, get a cool uniform, and be part of a brotherhood that persists long after you get your dd-214; join the Marines.

If you want to get a good job after you get out; join the Navy.

If you want to meet Marines and tell them “Man, I almost joined the Marine Corps once.”, join the Army.

That pretty much covers it.
 

Padawanbater2

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I was under the impression the Air Force has pretty decent civilian opportunities after you're out, too

The Marines and Army do most of the grunt work, so most likely less jobs apply to the civilian world

The Navy and Air Force are your best bet towards gainful employment once your service is up, am I wrong?
 

Hepheastus420

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i understand youve been having a rough time lately but going full well knowing you have a chance of death at any time is a stupid reason personally army is horrible why would you want to go kill people? war is horrible, dont let those government ads fool you about joining the "good fight" and how you will see the world, and get an education, ect ect its not sunshine and rainbows
LOL, it's not the government ads that get me. Believe me, I've had people try to recruit me. They buy you shit, take you out to eat, send you texts. I just used them for food haha.

And it is dumb to join, I agree. That's why I said I WOULD love to join if we were fighting for a good cause. But we're not. So I'm not gonna join. Unless..... there's a good reason.
 

Padawanbater2

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"Everybody thinks they're gonna get a chance to punch some Nazi in the face in Normandy, but those days are over. They're long gone." -Burnett (Behind Enemy Lines)

I agree with you
 
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