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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: Rash on May 03, 2012, 03:25:01 AM
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Joining a service? My dad found out at the draft board his number was coming up, so he joined the Marines in 1956. They stopped the mandatory draft a few years before I was eligible. He said he knew a couple 10th graders that joined the national guard, and they went to Korea (`16teen?) I thought about joining in the early 80's, and my dad just said dumfrick
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Joining a service? My dad found out at the draft board his number was coming up, so he joined the Marines in 1956. They stopped the mandatory draft a few years before I was eligible. He said he knew a couple 10th graders that joined the national guard, and they went to Korea (`16teen?) I thought about joining in the early 80's, and my dad just said dumfrick
Think it went like this...but not the cool music....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sM8ix0siRVQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sM8ix0siRVQ)
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Joining a service? My dad found out at the draft board his number was coming up, so he joined the Marines in 1956. They stopped the mandatory draft a few years before I was eligible. He said he knew a couple 10th graders that joined the national guard, and they went to Korea (`16teen?) I thought about joining in the early 80's, and my dad just said dumfrick
Im proud of every Marine who ever served. For that matter and USN, US Army, USAF or USCG. Im especially proud of the ones serving now.
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I too thought of joining in 81'. I talked to a recruiter, took an exam, passed with a high score, and had good grades in HS. My intention was to join the Marines and was told I would be put in officers training.
As I was sitting in his office waiting for him to return I glanced at his calender. On it were recruiter tips on each week and one said "Is he sold yet". I left that office never to return and wonder what experiences I may have missed. I hesitated as I could not fully believe the Marines "salesman" and his promises.
:salute to all that have and will serve I thank you.
Why did you join and did the recruiter promise things that never came true just to get you to join?
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great music! scary stuff! :aok
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Why did you join and did the recruiter promise things that never came true just to get you to join?
I got far more then I was promised. They were the best years of my life.
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I too thought of joining in 81'. I talked to a recruiter, took an exam, passed with a high score, and had good grades in HS. My intention was to join the Marines and was told I would be put in officers training.
As I was sitting in his office waiting for him to return I glanced at his calender. On it were recruiter tips on each week and one said "Is he sold yet". I left that office never to return and wonder what experiences I may have missed. I hesitated as I could not fully believe the Marines "salesman" and his promises.
:salute to all that have and will serve I thank you.
Why did you join and did the recruiter promise things that never came true just to get you to join?
when I got to the MCRD in san diego. the first things they told us was whatever the recruited told us was a lie. then again name one company that will hire you and tell you the truth?
semp
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Why did you join and did the recruiter promise things that never came true just to get you to join?
for the most part everything the Recruiter told me came true. I told him when i first met him that there was no point for him to lie to me, cause i researched everything me hold so i could see if it was true or not. lol
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Signed up for the USCG on my 17th birthday and was in boot camp less than 2 weeks later. For some reason my Dad had no problem signing a waiver to get me out of the house.
He joined the Coast Guard when he was 15 with an altered birth certificate saying 18. It was in 1942 and they weren't interested in looking at stuff real close.
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Monday was my twenty year anniversary of joining the Army. For me, it was the best decision of my life. I learn new things every day, the comradery is something not found in most work places. I love taking care of Soldiers. The bonds built with brothers and sisters who were/are with me is something which could never be replaced.
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Best years and best times of my life!!! Signed up 29 years ago, wish I was still there!
U.S. ARMY
The recruiter didn't tell me anything that wasn't true, I tested, processed , got a job with a $8000 bonus and shipped out the same day.
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Well I haven't joined a service yet but I am gong to be in Air Force ROTC starting this August.
I didn't get a scholarship unfortunately but I will probably get one later while in college to pay my tuition. My mom asks me, "Why are you still doing ROTC when you aren't getting any scholarship money?". Made me think. Why am I still doing it? I decided it was a few things.
1. You only live once, I can't go back when I am 50 and try to give this a shot. I only have once chance to do this and if I don't do it now I never will. What's the worse that could happen?
2. I can be as good as a 2nd Lieutenant as anyone else so why not?
3. I don't care that I will be payed jack all because it will work out and at-least I will have job.
4. I am sure it will be fun. I have no doubt I will get to do cooler things than anyone else my age doing any other job.
5. That patriotic feel, I don't know but whenever I hear the United States Air Force song at a Tattoo or concert or whatever, or see The Flag getting raised I get that feel. I think some people know that feel. It feels good.
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that feel.
>that feel..
> Lol
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Well I haven't joined a service yet but I am gong to be in Air Force ROTC starting this August.
I didn't get a scholarship unfortunately but I will probably get one later while in college to pay my tuition. My mom asks me, "Why are you still doing ROTC when you aren't getting any scholarship money?". Made me think. Why am I still doing it? I decided it was a few things.
1. You only live once, I can't go back when I am 50 and try to give this a shot. I only have once chance to do this and if I don't do it now I never will. What's the worse that could happen?
2. I can be as good as a 2nd Lieutenant as anyone else so why not?
3. I don't care that I will be payed jack all because it will work out and at-least I will have job.
4. I am sure it will be fun. I have no doubt I will get to do cooler things than anyone else my age doing any other job.
5. That patriotic feel, I don't know but whenever I hear the United States Air Force song at a Tattoo or concert or whatever, or see The Flag getting raised I get that feel. I think some people know that feel. It feels good.
:lol :aok
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I watched men crumple under the weight of their war. My Dad was eager to sign my papers at 17 because he saw a lull in the fighting.
If you have shoulders and you're full of piss and vinegar, you should Join the U.S. Army as an 11B.
Or Join the Marines.
It won't take long to get your piss and vinegar whooped out of you.
ROTC is crap.
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Curry dont listen to some of these knuckleheads. Game forums are filled with Liars and Mommies boys who have filled their days going brain dead with computer games and posting stupid one liners in forums. If you want the military life then go for it. ROTC is a great place to start. Become an Officer your men would do anything for, then, if you do go into battle you'll never be alone. Best of Luck.
Part of my job was raising and lowering the flag every day. On a military base if you dont stop your car during the ceremony, salute or put your hand over your heart, you could end up in the brig. It was a ceremony I was Honored to do.
During my life Ive both had to see and do terrible things. What got me thru it was the phrase, "this is the life I chose". Best wishes in your military career.
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I joined US Army Infantry( Hooah!) in Nov 83. Spent almost 12 yrs as a Mortar Maggot (11C),
before being discharged 30% disabled.
You can leave the Military, but it never leaves you!
Wish I was still in.
:cheers: Oz
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Monday was my twenty year anniversary of joining the Army. For me, it was the best decision of my life. I learn new things every day, the comradery is something not found in most work places. I love taking care of Soldiers. The bonds built with brothers and sisters who were/are with me is something which could never be replaced.
Hooah, Sarge !
Congrats on 20 :x
:salute
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Well.
My dad told me if I joined the Army he would kill me.
I beleived him.
He was forward radio observer for Patton's 3rd Army
..went ashore D-Day all the way to VE day, spent a few months behind german lines,
..txferred to USAF after the war.
Weird to see a Msgt with infantry badges, bronze/silver stars an such.
Dad told me Navy or USAF for the education ..and no matter what the recruiter said,
..press for a college degree or you are wastin your time!
I told the recruiter I wanted to learn to put speakers in my car.
He put me in Electronic Countermeasures.
Man ..did I LEARN how to put speakers in a CAR!
I mean.
Associate in Avionic Technology.
My first degree ..earned while in the USAF.
Spent 13 years in, most of it on grave shift workin the flight line.
I learned there are no easy days on the flight line.
Saw some damn fine aero-planes turned to scrap metal in the blink of an eye here an there.
Knew some pilots who aren't around anymore.
Met some truly great people, worked with outstanding teams in desperate times.
I learned from leaders who did things right ..who earned my respect.
You will also meet their direct opposite ..
..be wary of anyone who asks you your date of rank first thing
..all he wants to know is if he can be a total jerk or if he has to kiss your ass.
There were a lot of good times ..a lot of bad times.
ie: I got reamed by a total jerk supervisor for not being in-shop to answer the damn phone
(I had delegated a Sgt to do that) ..
..I was out fixin a B-52 with two other guys that had to fly the next day ..
..silly me.
This was the guy who told me on my 3rd day there I did not act like a Tsgt
and he was going to do his best to make sure I did not remain one.
I replied if I got up on his desk and took a dump I would be acting like a Tsgt
because I *was* one
..and if he wanted to take a stripe to give it his best shot.
He turned a little purple, kinda half stood up behind his desk..
..figured if he took a swing at me I'd prolly break something of his.
A year later I got the HELL out.
I earned Commendations from Wing Commanders, Base Commanders, Senior Controllers
..even a petition signed by 75 people that wanted me back as their supervisor.
(Judge Advoate General showed me that when I was out-processing
..told me he needed me to stay and report on the jerks I was workin for ..
..that he hated to lose a supervisor with that kind of support from his troops.
The ECM shop at Castle AFB had the lowest retention rate in the USAF ..
..the Maintenance Officer actually accused me of sabotaging aircraft ..I laughed at her.
..I had never seen so many jerks all together in one place.
As an officer/leader ..
..you have to realize leadership is a priveledge extended to you by those who want to be led.
The key to being a good leader is treating your troops how you would like to be treated.
Respect is a two way street.
Don't be an ass.
Anyone can just say NO ..
ie: worst case ..
'fragging' was a very real event during that little fiasco in Southeast Asia.
-Frank aka GE
USAF '72-'86
(honor graduate, NCO Academy ..among other things)
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In USAF the real Heros are the guys who worked the flightline and made sure the planes would be ready to go. And they would be out there in all kinda of weather, working all kinds of hours, under really adverse conditions. Most of all the gear-heads for the hot loaded B-52s cause not only did those bombers ALWAYS have to be ready but the "special mission" BUFFs were mostly based in the northern tier where is it COLD as HELL! Places like Minot ND, Moosehead MN, Northern MI, Ellsworth SD....ect
Now the fleets of hot Buffs are a thing of history but back then Those guys worked their rear ends off. Imagine the nightmare of keeping those birds flying in the MidEast.
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In USAF the real Heros are the guys who worked the flightline and made sure the planes would be ready to go. And they would be out there in all kinda of weather, working all kinds of hours, under really adverse conditions. Most of all the gear-heads for the hot loaded B-52s cause not only did those bombers ALWAYS have to be ready but the "special mission" BUFFs were mostly based in the northern tier where is it COLD as HELL! Places like Minot ND, Moosehead MN, Northern MI, Ellsworth SD....ect
Those guys worked their rear ends off.
I wholeheartedly agree. However I wouldn't pass up the shot to be a pilot of anything and I am sure no one would blame me either haha.
ROTC is crap.
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