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Military/Former Military members present part II
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pennythoughts
Member
yes and yes
my hearing sucks
im still in my 20s but my knees are ancient
I played a lot of dota in alaska, there's not much else to do around this time of the year but I miss those summers.
those air force losers with their godtier indoor football field can suck my ****
my hearing sucks
im still in my 20s but my knees are ancient
I played a lot of dota in alaska, there's not much else to do around this time of the year but I miss those summers.
those air force losers with their godtier indoor football field can suck my ****
Mondai
Member
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What unit were you in at Wainwright and what MOS?
pennythoughts
Member
DrJohnGalt
Banned
Joined the military out of high school (had an early exit). 95B, baby! Didn't stay in any longer than I needed. It was certainly worth the experience, but it didn't take me long to decide there there was no way I wanted to make a career of it. (My time it was pre-911).
But I'll admit it's a big part of what made me who I am today.
But I'll admit it's a big part of what made me who I am today.
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Halo is Back
Member
Never been and never will be in military. Im just not a good fit imo. However, IF I was in the military I would probably be compelled to be part of a tank / armored crew. Always had a deep fascination for tanks.
Greasy Caveman
Banned
I'm a triple prestige US marine commando AMA
Delf
Banned
My son leaves next month, Navy. I have no experience but I'm proud of him. Hes 19 and directionless on what to do with his life. Last thing I wanted to do was throw money at a college or watch him flounder in dead end jobs like most of my work colleagues 20-30 year old kids do.
Hes going to Great Lakes for basic then Florida for school. Air craft support
Hes going to Great Lakes for basic then Florida for school. Air craft support
nush
Gold Member
Mondai
Member
That’s smart , same reason I joined , I was directionless with no real goals when I joined, still one of the best decisions I ever made.
Slings and Arrows
Banned
Lock this thread , "Loose lips sink ships."
The details you're talking about ARE NOT for the eyes of the public.
The details you're talking about ARE NOT for the eyes of the public.
Mihos
Gold Member
It was the best thing I could have done for myself. My family was dirt poor and I had big ambitions but no discipline, so it was the best thing for me. Hard to believe I have been out over 25 years now. (army)
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Lone Wolf
Member
He’s making the right move. I was in the same position, only I was 22 and completely lost. Joined the Coast Guard and it set me straight for life. Paid for college and gave me the experience for my current career. I was in 2000-2008.
Orpheum
Member
I applied to my countries armed forces in August however COVID completely fucked the process. I'm planning to switch careers entirely from Science (Biochemistry) to being a combat medic. They told me the process of getting everyone through takes a shitload longer so i gotta wait.
What's great is that my fucking co-worker just told me she's pregnant and we're pretty much running the lab on our own as my boss just returned from a 6 month time off and plans to shift towards more administrative tasks and less labwork. So when my co worker is gone it'll be only me... and it sours me a little bit to leave my Boss completely on her own as i'm essentially saying "well now she's gone for a year due to parental leave and i'll fuck right off too, see ya around LOL". Situation's fucked all around man...
What's great is that my fucking co-worker just told me she's pregnant and we're pretty much running the lab on our own as my boss just returned from a 6 month time off and plans to shift towards more administrative tasks and less labwork. So when my co worker is gone it'll be only me... and it sours me a little bit to leave my Boss completely on her own as i'm essentially saying "well now she's gone for a year due to parental leave and i'll fuck right off too, see ya around LOL". Situation's fucked all around man...
Mondai
Member
I hope you manage to get going soon with the military. Military life is...ok but the benefits you get from it are so worth it , and you are good if you are to leave, especially if you ever get hurt during your military career (always make sure to get any injury you suffer in your medical files, no matter how much you might get teased for it).
Mondai
Member
I got my legs/lower back screwed up and some other personal stuff that I won't talk about, vets do not have to feel guilty making claims, military likes to fuck people over when it comes to injuries , you are owed any disability percentage you get, always fight for your claims, dealing with the VA sucks, they will try their hardest to screw you over, don't get discouraged and keep fighting for what you are owed.
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highrider
Banned
Yeah many years ago 85-91 3rd Infantry Division, great experience but not for me as a career. The best thing about the military was it makes the rest of your life a lot easier. Whatever hardships or obstacles you face as a civilian seem almost comical in comparison most of the time.
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Mondai
Member
Military is a good thing if you have no set future in your youth, its a great tool to use to get into a better position in life, don't listen to what most dumb people tell you that you are going to war and getting blown up...trust me bro, that is most likely not going to happen to you.
Delf
Banned
Had a question to everyone who is serving/has served.
My kid leave for Navy boot in a week. Is it best for me to keep him on my health insurance during his full time in?
Or is he basically government property and fully insured now and I can downgrade from family to single finally after 19 years?
My kid leave for Navy boot in a week. Is it best for me to keep him on my health insurance during his full time in?
Or is he basically government property and fully insured now and I can downgrade from family to single finally after 19 years?
Susurrus
Member
As soon as he leaves for "Navy boot" he is under Tricare Prime and doesn't need your insurance. Better yet, best to remove him so he doesn't have to fill out the shit that says "do you have another insurance" if he needs it. Tricare will cover him 100%, nothing will ever come out of his pocket unless it is an elective he gets outside the system (ex: I got Lasik and paid for it, but even then it is possible to get under Tricare, I was just impatient and had the money...)
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NecrosaroIII
Ultimate DQ Fan
I had a female friend who wanted to join the navy really bad. Took the ASVAB 4 times. Never scored higher than a 46.
Finally her recruiter somehow got her in. Two months into her first assignment she got knocked up by her already married CO.
Fucking terrible
Finally her recruiter somehow got her in. Two months into her first assignment she got knocked up by her already married CO.
Fucking terrible