People enlist in the military and then they complain about what goes on...why is that? They know the job before they sign up but yet they still seem to b*tch about it. More so when they know they have to go over seas. Come on people it is the military what did you think you were going to be doing...sitting on your ass all day?
122088
First of I find it very insulting as a former soldier for someone to say the military is just a bunch of troubled people and criminals. I personally served alongside some of the best this land had to offer. Keep in mind it's a volunteer military and they have stood up to defend YOUR rights. They're reason for doing so is they're own and moot.\n\nTo answer the question, Young people do alot of growing up between the ages of 18 and 24 (standard 6 X 2 enlistment). Sometime they're views and oppinions change. As a result some don't want to fullfill the long commitment.
359244
they do know better.. the military lied to me .. i joined.. then left 4 months later.. i had lied to get in.. they told me to do so.. not worth it.. you are better off with a real profession.. ps.. they lie because they must.. we all do the best with what we have.. now that i left the military, i have to explain this to every future employer.. somehow.. something i am struggling with this minute.. i left four years ago.. (ten days ago) bye for now.
542728
wow coming from a female soldier that dose no serve breakfast or do laundry.  I drive and fire big guns.  If you really have an attitude like that you should not be able to enlist in the military we don't need people like you in the military.  It is people with attitudes like you that make it harder for everyone including the guys to do our jobs.  you really don't need to be in the military.  If you don't care if you die then you should just jump in front of a train do us all a favor
217763
I'd wonder what was wrong with his own country that he feels the need to serve another one in the military.  Then I'd wonder if he had a incorrect view of this country's military.  It isn't all glamorous like the commercials say, and there is certainly nothing wrong with serving your own country honorably.
489338
Deployment is what we do. If you join the Army and don't think you will deploy you are wrong. You will but don't worry so much about it. I am in the Infantry and I love it. We are doing something that less than 2% of the American population ever will do. We are the elite whether you are Infantry or a cook. You are an important asset to the military and you services are needed where the fight is. I wish people would realize that we must deploy. If we didn't our wars would be fought at home and our children would be subject to unimaginable things. You should be proud of the choice you have made and relish the thouht of deployment. Yes it is dangerous but that is what we do. It's the Army. Close with and destroy the enemy.
174735
You don't need to feel about it either way because it is not true. There is a program that allows LEGAL residents to enter the military which can help speed up the path to citizenship. Fair enough deal, enter the country legally and perform such a service to the country and they should be citizens. What you are talking about is the newest rumor out there because of the immigration debate. Recently they found a girl who had bought fake identity papers in LA and joined the military. Apparently she did quite well in her job. She was found out because the person who's identity was stolen figured this out after 2 1/2 years through the social security office. They would always be found out that way with taxes and such especially in the military. But the do gooders and those with an agenda are saying that she shouldn't be prosecuted as she served in the military. Well it's the same with all of the rest of the issue. The key words are NOT LEGAL. No if's ands or buts.
172401
sstooc2001: Have YOU ever served in the military?  I doubt it.  And,. I'd like to see if you'd compare the military to criminals to anyone of our faces..  I doubt that as well.
123456
I am currently in the middle of hiring 5 new employees and I also live in an area with 3 bases so I can relate to your question. I think your military back ground is a plus and a minus for you. First and foremost military personal tend to have a higher sense of loyalty to their jobs and better discipline. I also find integrity of military to be a lot higher so I love having them as employees. On the down side I am concerned with call ups and deployments. There is an extreme shortage of manpower here in my area and I must have people that will be there.They can not be easily replaced. I need to be my employees #1 priority, behind family of course.
346310
Thanks for adding that you did not include spouses. I hate it when people look at us like we are idiots because we have clearly never been in the military but will step up and answer a question. Some people should understand that though we will never be able to say we have been there, we know more than any regular civilian ever will. I also agree with James here if you have not been in the military, married to a service member, or grew up as a military brat then do not pretend you know anything.
264918
Why would it matter? You join the military to serve where they place you. That is the whole point; to serve your country wherever they need you.
468877
Poor and rich alike can make a choice to join the armed forces. \nYour question makes no sense.  Where are you getting your sources?\n\nQuit blaming everybody else and take responsibility for your actions!!!!!
270748
Well, for me it was simple. I was young and needed discepline and guidence in my life. I felt like the Army would give that to me while at the same time, I was doing something that I could be proud of. I don't think people join just to fight. I think it is more about a sense of ownership in who you are and what you believe in with regerds to what this country was built on and stands for and what it really means to be and American. It's being a part of one of the largest "Teams" in the world with one goal in mind...hte protection of this great country and all who call it home.  \n\nWhile I was in the Army, my job was not to die for my country....it was to provide the enemy with the maximum opportunity to die for his. ;-)
455535
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
511571
I would just like to say that my husband and I are both in the Air Force, we are "kids" as you say, and many our friends and family have joined different branches of the military, there is no shortage of people going to sign up, the Air Force is trying to get rid of people! I would also like to say to whoever suggested cutting funding for the military: my husband makes $18,000 per year, and I will be making less than that (I leave for basic in January, my husband has been in for a year) and if people want to cut military funding, you are telling me that the brave people that are out there fighting for you everyday are going to get paid LESS than the crappy salary they make as it is now?!?! We struggle, all of our friends here struggle with money, this career field isn't about money, though, we do it for pride in ourselves and love of country and for a better life for our families. I don't think that the people who don't join don't love thier country, they probably all have their little reasons why they wouldn't do it. But that's ok, because if there weren't little whimps who didn't go, who would we be protecting?
549762
of course you should expect them to honor their promises just like they expect you to honor yours. i've heard lots of stories just like yours and am not surprised at all. i also have several friends in the military two in the army and one is a recruiter and he says the same thing. i sent your posts to him and he laughed and said he wasn't surprised either...at a $1,000 a pop for each person the recruiter enlists and finishing ait it can be pretty lucrative which makes the chances of getting a lying recruiter pretty good. its a shame that your lack of knowledge and the fact you're young was used to intimidate you but try not to dwell on that, the whole world seems to be into it. i know a lot of recruiters are like this because even the army put a stop to recruiting and 're-evaluated' its recruiting tactics as a result of so many complaints. don't let these jerks who call you names and accuse you of being a coward get to you either, they either aren't real soldiers or just trying to raze you. either way screw 'em as they say they are not worth your time and you're right to expect to be treated right and not lied to especially by those who are your superiors. hang in there and remember there are a-holes like the recruiters who lied to you everywhere and in the civilian world too...just take a look at some of the responses to your question for proof. i'm proud of you, you're not only a soldier but one who has morals...hooah, baby...hooah !
245732
The answer is.....they do it.They don't know how.But they do it.I'm a marine whife and i remember when we were getting by one that.It is difficult.I can't imagine how civilians without the health coverage and benefits given in the miltary such as BAH and Comrats and the commisary.I do feel terrible for those people.Even gas is kicking our tails now.But we can't live off the system.And it really won't do us any good to complain.All we can do is rely on our own devices.I.E.    Learn to cook less inexpensive meals that will feed everyone in our family at once.Save gas and start planning family activities at home.Take up bike riding.Or even just fight for some low profit public transportation in your town.Put aside a little pride and buy one or two outfits at the goodwill.not every outfit.lol.but 1 or 2.Quit smoking.ANd for crying out loud.Stop making excuses."Oh i have bad arches so i have to wear $75 sneakers.I know my kids need to eat but i need special sneakers more."
17697
If you want to join the military just to relax in some "safe-haven" area, then don't waste your time. All military personnel are subject to being in a war. You are probably one of those idiots that join the weekend warriors for the benefits and then, when it is time to do your job you are paid for, you wimp out. Do everyone, including yourself, a favor. Do NOT re-enlist...get the hell out...military don't want you anyway with this attitude...also, learn to spell...