WrongWay 0 #1 March 28, 2005 What was your initial reason for joining the military? How old were you, where were you in your life, and what made you choose your branch? Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sfzombie13 324 #2 March 28, 2005 unemployed in wv and had a wife and kid at 18. army was the logical choice since i was in the guard and the air force said i had too many dependants._________________________________________ Si hoc legere scis nimium eruditionis habes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunnelfly 0 #3 March 28, 2005 Quote What was your initial reason for joining the military? swiss army = compulsery Quote How old were you 19, as everyone else Quote where were you in your life didn't matter, had to go anyway Quote and what made you choose your branch ...my friendly recruitment officer No.1 reason NOT to be an astronaut: ...You can't drink beer at zero gravity... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaGimp 0 #4 March 28, 2005 i joined because they were gona pay me to jump out of planes....no shit....thats the real answer, wasnt for travel, not for money. A month after my 18th b-day i was on my way to Ft. Jackson SC for basic. oh...and im in the army."Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OrangeJumper 0 #5 March 28, 2005 QuoteWhat was your initial reason for joining the military? How old were you, where were you in your life, and what made you choose your branch? I joined the AF when I was 18. I guess I picked the AF because my whole family has been in the AF. Why did I join? Hmmmmm....I could give you a whole bunch of cheesy reasons but I'll tell you the main reason why. I thought the military would be good for me. I was spoiled rotten and completely irresponsible and headed down the wrong road. I knew it was only a matter of time before I got myself into serious trouble. The military seemed like a great avenue to escape all of the bullshit I was getting into and it was. It was the best thing I could have done for myself and I absolutely love my job. The Original Cabana Boy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #6 March 28, 2005 I was 19, joined the RAF working on flight simulators and later IT - For some of the best technical training available...... oh and the shiney shoes! Also did loads of skydives at the Queens expense. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spatula 0 #7 March 28, 2005 Not taking college seriously. I was 19 upon enlistment. Went to the Marine recruiter first. Had a very bad incident which involved a female recruit. She was treated horribly, and some things were said to her by the recruiter that I couldn't take. So we both went to the Air Force recruiter and joined up. Best decision of my life. AF offers more oppurtunites, better training, more responsiblitiy, better standard of living..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Acensky 0 #8 March 28, 2005 Army ROTC at 19. Had the time of my life. had to get out for a medical preoblem that they didn't like. Ya I took the pansy route I am thinking about OCS after I get my degree. HeatherGarbage bags do not make good parachutes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #9 March 28, 2005 Joined USMC right out of high school at 18 because I had a debt to repay. I still owe on it. JumpScars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USNLawdog 0 #10 March 28, 2005 Navy, I was 18. Why, because I wanted to do something for me. It was all my own decision noone else could make it for me and I was going to do what I wanted. I choose my branch because it was the only recruiter that didn't try to feed me a bunch of BS. He told me he didn't know something, but he would find out and get back to me with the info. He did, and I joined the Navy."I've taken the liberty of drafting your confession, you will be given a fair trial and then taken out back and shot." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soulshine 0 #11 March 28, 2005 Joined Army at 17. Initially it was for the college money....now I'm not so sure. Bombing for peace is like fucking for virginity! ~DEVIOUS BEEF~~FGF #69~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaGimp 0 #12 March 28, 2005 to move you to Iowa hahhaahah"Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #13 March 28, 2005 Quoteto move you to Iowa hahhaahah Iowa - land of the tall corn. and many balloons..... Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcarchangel 0 #14 March 28, 2005 I originally joined because I had a bad home situation and would not have been able to realistically go to college otherwise without the G.I. Bill. I was 18 and the Army offered twice as much money at the other services for college. Well, except the Navy, and they wanted me to glow in the dark for the money. I actually really liked the Army, I did 13 years total, and am going back once I'm done with law school.------------------------------------------------------- "These are the old days, the bad days, the all-or-nothing days. They're back! There's no choice left, and I'm ready for war." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #15 March 28, 2005 I had dropped out of college and was working two jobs. I had no car, and was living in a one room apartment. The Army recruiter called me saying that he was about to "purge my file" after two years (I took the ASVAB in high school), and asked if I would like to talk to him. I saw him the next day. He showed me a bunch of recruiting films, including jump school at Ft. Benning. From that point forward I was hooked on jumping out of airplanes. I had never seen anyone jump out of an airplane before, except in James Bond movies, and one episode of CHiPs. I was not interested in the Marine Corps . . . they had bugged me to death close to high school graduation even though I had told them more than once I was going to college. The Navy life at sea was familiar to me - one of my best friends enlisted and did 20 years as a Submariner, and his Dad had been a 20+ year Submariner as well. Life at sea didn't appeal to me. The Air Force didn't call, and the Army Recruiter was a great guy - a straight shooter that told me 100% truth. So I chose the Army. After my physical was complete I enlisted as a 43E, Parachute Rigger (now 92R). I was on delayed entry for three weeks, then shipped out on 01 May 1984. I was 19. I enlisted for 4 years to get the healthy college money and enlistment bonus available at the time. Once I was in, I loved the life and decided after about 2 years to make it a career. I'm about a month away from my 21 year anniversary in the Army. I plan to do 3 more and retire. I already have my smock and my flashlight for my new career as Night Greeter at Wal Mart. Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soulshine 0 #16 March 28, 2005 Okay Gimp and Jumper, you are just asking for the wrath of Soulshine! It is not a pretty thing. You have been warned punks! Even in Iowa I will find a way to take out revenge! Bombing for peace is like fucking for virginity! ~DEVIOUS BEEF~~FGF #69~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrunkMonkey 0 #17 March 28, 2005 QuoteWhat was your initial reason for joining the military? How old were you, where were you in your life, and what made you choose your branch? They paid for College before I went in, and made me an Officer. Was 17 when I decided, 18 when I went in. The Navy took 6 months to say no, the AF said yes inside of 6 weeks. The quality of life in the Army and Marines did not seem too good. [Edit] And I was not 6' tall, the minimum for the Coast Guard, so you can walk home after your boat sinks... I've done my 6, just waiting on my paperwork to clear the Pentagon so I can get out. -Capt Monkey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #18 March 28, 2005 QuoteEven in Iowa I will find a way to take out revenge! whatcha gonna do? whatcha gonna do when the corn farmer comes for you??? Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soulshine 0 #19 March 28, 2005 QuoteQuoteEven in Iowa I will find a way to take out revenge! whatcha gonna do? whatcha gonna do when the corn farmer comes for you??? You think you're soooo funny. Just remember where I'll be in May. You might want to think twice before you piss me off. Bombing for peace is like fucking for virginity! ~DEVIOUS BEEF~~FGF #69~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,424 #20 March 28, 2005 17 Family tradition - Grandfather, Mother, Father, Cousins, etc. Grandpa was an immigrant and chose to serve in the U.S. Army. He felt it was the right thing to do for his new country. Chose Army cause my Grandfather was Army. Have his orders promoting him to PFC in 1923.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #21 March 28, 2005 QuoteWhat was your initial reason for joining the military? Drafted in 1972 at age 20. Joined the Marines to avoid the Army. Brilliant move, eh? Had a wife and new-born baby son to leave behind... Once I got my draft notice, all the service recruiters started hounding me. The Marine recruiter was the only one to come to my door in person, and he showed up in dress blues. Sold! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #22 March 28, 2005 was 18 went into the ir force, did it because i didn't want to go to college and wanted to maybe getto blow stuff up.... i never got to but the planes i woreked on did, got out 2 weeks ago and i still can't tell ya if i would do it again or not, it was a very interesting time though, still in the reserves so that will be fun.... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #23 March 28, 2005 If I had it to do over again, that's what I would have done: Embry-Riddle and ROTC. Of course, I would have been looking at getting RIF'd about 1992 or so... mh ."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #24 March 28, 2005 That's what I would have done if I had it to do over. mh ."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #25 March 28, 2005 QuoteWhat was your initial reason for joining the military? How old were you, where were you in your life, and what made you choose your branch? 17 when I joined the Air Force. I guess I wanted to see what was out there. Plus, the AF had the best food!! (Of course my first 2 years I was stationed on an Army post! and I've visited my share of Navy bases, so I was able to make accurate observations of there chow (jus kiddin)). I served 22 yrs, 4 months and 8 days...Retired..... and now enjoying the heck outta Uncle Sam sending me a check on the 1st of every month (for the rest of my life!). There's some incentive...... P.S. Loved every freakin minute of it and would do it over if I could... Buck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
