i don't like the army but in my country i have to go..????
102418
Most men my age have served in the military.  In my opinion, over all it is a good experience.  Your life doesn’t have to seem as if it is on hold.  In addition to the military experience, it is an opportunity to look into other things.  Your training is one such experience, but as a member of the military there is one thing that all soldiers have in common, time.  Most military organizations have access to libraries and similar services.  Use them and you may develop a new path in life.  Six months is a very short time to conclude that you like or don’t like the military You a barely through your training period.  For myself, if I hadn’t been injured, I won’t have made the military a career.  Even so, it was one of the better life changing experiences of my life.
1051339
it depend in witch country you leave
388289
Ok from a females point of view, South Carolina SUCKS ass, but the Army is SOOO not bad.  Teachs you alot about who you are what kind of person you are or will become.  To the person who said that the Army sux ass and go Marines.  We need each one of military branchs so don't dog one out "BC" you think its the cool thing to do.  Everyone has the one that they love, that doesn't mean that the other is better, it just means it different.  So while you were in or are in the DI's didn't do a really good job with you, dogging out another branch, yuck!!!!  We stick together bc we military people are bonded together for life, we are a different breed of people.  Just be happy for life, that you were able to get a chance to go in, and be proud of what branch of service your in. BC if you don't, your gonna get alot of crap for being so narrow minded, sorry I'm a solider, mom and RN!!!!!  I'm proud of each one of our service memebers bc we need each other no matter what, SO SUCK IT UP SOLIDER!!!! Sara
244319
After almost 20 years of service between 3 separate branches of the military I can tell you the pros and cons are as different as night and day. In many cases they can be the same thing. Travel for instance  Pro- You get to go to places where most people will never get to visit. Con - You might be visiting with the intentions of having to fight, kill or be killed. That is just one area to look into. There are others, but my suggestion is look inside yourself and see if you really have the desire to SERVE your fellow countrymen or are you just doing it for the "benefits". If its for the paycheck or the schooling or other benefits you Will be miserable most of the time. If you are here to try and "make a difference", All I can say is GO FOR IT! The worse that can happen is you quit or die. Everyone dies, but not everyone truly lives. Take a chance!
598480
I am currently in the Army and am writing this from Southwest Asia.  I love being in the Army.  Where else can you get paid to jump out of planes, go to the range, and travel.  Sometimes these experiences have their downsides but I wouldn't trade any of it.  You meet people with backgrounds very different from your own and that helps you grow.  The Army offers a lot of opportunities that you can't find anywhere else.  Even people who decide not to stay in often say how the Army gave them a direction and helped them to be more disciplined.  The other answers on being wary when you talk to a recruiter are good.  Really research what you want to do in the Army and make sure you get it in writing.  Good luck.
774863
You should log onto www.armycadets.com.   This will give you a good idea of what it is like, where they are etc.   It is a good idea to try it out in the cadets to see if you enjoy it before you join the armed forces, as there are no strings attached, and if you don't like it then you have not committed to anything big.
1033319
Call the UN tell them your sad story and why you want to go. Good luck.
250111
If you're describing the US police force and US Army,\n\nIt's through your discriminative ignorance!\n\nYou've obviously never been to other countries where the police have been known to be corrupt (siding with organized crime and the drug cartel) and where the Army will seize governmental power.\n\nI'm an naturalized citizen of the US.\nI lived in a country that was under martial law, so I KNOW what it's like NOT to have civil liberties.\n\nIf you have problems with the US I suggest that you take a visit to other countries.  If you like it there.  Then stay there!!!!\n\nThat's what is great about this country.\nYou don't like it??? Leave!\nDon't let the door hit you on the way out! *L*
309651
Well...I completely disagree with you. I dont think its because youre drinking though haha. We just disagree on basic things I think. See, I would like to see the army disbanded, you would like military service to be mandatory. I think there are much better ways to make people less lazy or fat or whatever than by forcing them to join the army. Not to mention that I've seen all too many people come back from the army totally f*cked in the head. I'm not saying youre f*cked in the head, nor am I denying that it did you good or whatever, I'm just telling my point of view. What it basically comes down to though, is, I'm a Buddhist. And as a Buddhist I have rejected all violence, making me a pacifist. If the government were to tell me I had to go into the army, I would leave. Simple as that. No government has the right to tell me to forsake my beliefs. Its a basic freedom you dig? Not to mention that I think this country has bigger and more important issues to deal with at the moment than mandatory military service...But thats just me and my point of view. Go ahead, you can call me a sissy liberal if you want haha.\n\n\nPeace
219041
i'll leave the country..and go somewhere...reorganise a terrific fighting force..return back fight those dicks...and throw them outta my country...whatever i wont live as slave..nor let my country be a slave to any .
359110
Regardless of the political ramifications of joining the armed forces in a time of conflict, the experience can be very rewarding if you go in for the right reasons.\n\nYou'll need to evaluate the reasons of why you want to do this and balance it against other important relationships and plans for the future.\n\nIf you're running away from problems, it's not a good reason to go...they'll still be there when you return.\n\nOn the other hand, if you see this as a path to bettering yourself and taking yourself to the limit, I can think of no better choice.  It will truly make a man of you....get what you can out of the experience.\n\nMost importantly.....come home alive.  I'm sure there are people who would deeply regret your loss of life.\n\nIn peace....
1038778
Spicoli it sounds as though you should try europe. In general people get back what they give and by your tone it sounds like you would be perfect for europe or maybe even Afghanistan.
505386
you need to get in touch with the army. they can and will help. there may be a story.
262148
The Army is a chosen profession, you probably signed with different expectations of what army life would be.\nYou should stay in the army if you think that is the job for you.  There is no shame in changing careers.
722558
You sound like a comunist.  Maybe if you don't like it here, and paying taxes you should leave.  Bye!!
677937
BEEN THERE DONE THAT BEFORE AND YOU CAN'T BE RUDE CUZ THERE THE GOVERNMENT.  YOU TRY TO GO TO A DIFFERENT ONE BCUZ YOU DIDNT LIKE THE SERVICE AT LAST ONE AND ITS JUST AS BAD. I KnOW FROM EXPERIENCE AS WELL.
46716
That is certainly a decision that you and your family need to do some serious thinking about.  My husband, and I were also in the military, so I know how hard it can be when you are deployed.\n\nDo you know what you will do when you get out?\nWill you have to serve another tour over in Iraq?  How long will it be?\nWould you like to make a career out of the military?\nThere is a lot more information that I would need to know, and how you feel about them, before I feel like I could give any amount of decent advice on it.\n\nThank you for your service to our country!