Well anyways, i have been thinking about this for years, and years. My grandfather, my great grandfather, and my great great grandfather all were in the military and where in a war. My grandfather was in the korean war, earned the MOH, and Purple Heart, among others. So as the time for me to enlist creeps closer and closer, i was wondering if it would be worth it to Join the Military. Most likely the Army, or the Marines. I have always wanted to go in the Military and every time i play Call of Duty, or watch Jarhead, or a War movie it makes me want to go over there even more. I know it is no ones decision but mine, but i want to get some first hand experiences from guys, or girls who have served. I wanna know what it would be like and stuff. I know it would be nice to join and have my College paid for, not only that but the respect i would get from others, and the satisfaction of serving my country, and keeping my country and family free..

So if you have been in the Military or are currently enlisted, please post on here with your experiences, and whatever else you would like to add!

Thanks!

i myself have no served, but this is from someone is the same shoes. Both my parents were in army, my uncle was in army, my grandfather, so naturally i wanted to join army from begginning. You need to understand this first, the army is not all about killing and fighting, you could be a medic, or whatever you want. I myself will join the engineer when i am old enough to join. Whatever you decide to do, good luck, and engoy yourself. From another 16 year old wanting to join.

Dont join the infantry!

If you really want to join, go into admin or intelligence...the rest are cattle fodder!

Make your time there worth while.

I recently turned my Application in for the Air Force, I just need to take the ASVAB and get all my documents in order and go off to MEPS in 6 months. My father was a Col, surgeon in the Army, my brother was a marine, and my grand father was in the army. I'm going into a different branch and am very excited. I think the military is a great way to open up opportunities. Every place that hires, will most likely hire someone who has military experience. Around military bases you, if your former military you get military preference. My mother works overseas for the government on a military base(where I graduation HS), I got a job at the commissary at age 18 and made $17 an hour. My dumb*** came to the US wanting to go to college and now I work for 8.30 an hour..Most military bases pay very well even if your a cashier, its still above minimum wage and its not hard work in most cases. I'd say do it, as long as your not infantry. Those are the the ones you mostly hear about with PTSD, and or who have been killed or hurt.

yeah man, go sign up for TPTB and bomb civilians

ooorah!

I've done a lot of looking in to this.. Dont join the marines.
Join the army there are plenty of mos's im sure you can find something you like doing
Plus you get signing bonuses.
Army you advance the fastest.
I was going to join the marines I had it set in my mind that I was because the marine were the most badass but then I talked to a recruiter.. And looked up what he was telling me.. Which were lies. Plus if you go marines your probably going to be on a boat a lot.

I signing in October at the start of the fiscal year in either an 18x contract which is green beret special forces.. or with an option 40 contract in the mos that will get me the biggest signing bonus.
Option 40 gets you in to ranger school provided you can pass the test.

Also the college fund for the army give you extra money for schooling there.
The army seems to have a lot more benefits.

All of the men on my mother's side of the family have been through either a police academy or enlisted into the military. My grandfather served bravely in the 11th Airborne in the Philippeans (WW2). My cousin was killed in during an air force training accident in 2000.

Therefore my only military experiences, were those at family gatherings such as Thanks Giving.

There is something to be said about the "sin" Pride, and the lure of it when considering joining the military. That is what Call of Duty and Holly Wood war movies promote.

Like you, I considered joining at around 16. I can tell you, speaking for myself, that I believe the best choice I ever made was to not enlist.

But I can't speak for everyone. There are many positive qualities about enlisting. You are basically joining a small military city - depending on how you test you may not even need to risk your life or sweat it out the Middle-East.

I support the troops, but I am mortally against the invasion of other countries. Freedom is not what our soldiers are protecting anymore, it is about the One Percent claiming their believed divine power.

So I don't know. It may be right for you, but I suggest that you do a lot of research before you make any quick decisions, as it is something you will not be permitted to back out of, including the memories. By joining, you will be their property. If you are the type of human who does not like to think for yourself (question authority) then the military may be perfect for you.

War is the ugliest blight on Earth, all people involved in War are victims, including the soldiers.

And remember, Call of Duty is fun, but it is also a very successful propaganda tool.

college and then join.

Get an education while you're young.

Let me just say this. I served and it was the best thing I ever did. I would not serve now.

Also, i have told my self if we have another big terrorist attack on American soil then i am for sure joining, but idk which branch would be best for my abilities.

If you join the military, the goverment owns you. It's not a game people get killed, maimed and have to kill fellow human beings. It's not fun and games when you have to clean your buddies brains & blood off your BDL's They will use you up and leave you with PTSD. College is overrated. Take up a useful trade that everyone will need when the SHTF. For God sakes don't buy into the hoorah, macho bullsh¥t.. If you've got to PROVE your macho,then you really aren't.