ADRNALN 0 #1 November 6, 2001 Are any of you former military guys and gals thinking about giving it another run? I was a 67Y Attack Helicopter (Cobra) Crewchief some 10yrs ago and have been tossing the idea of returning to the Army via combat arms maybe 11B then RIP. If they only paid more. Any ideas or comments? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #2 November 6, 2001 Ya smart boy...................... but ya stupid!!!! LMAO Just kidding...No I haven't thought about rejoining the military much at all. If I want to get back in the fray there are better ways to go about it. Man....you were in 10 yrs ago and want to do RIP? What are ya ....nutty? "There once was a man named Enis....."-Krusty the ClownClay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #3 November 6, 2001 If you just want to do it for the adventure of being a front-line Ranger, then go at it that way. If you want more cash and the same fun (and have at least 60 hours of college) then go OCS. Kenni Thomas (of Blackhawk Down and Somalia fame) was a University of Florida graduate that just wanted to do the deed. He enlisted in the service as an 11B and went straight to RIP and the 3rd Ranger Bn. Did his time as an action guy and got out to sing lead in the band Cornbread. Bottom line is do what you want. My old roommate Colin Britton got out one year after he failed the Q-course, spent 13 years out of the service doing a wide variety of jobs, then reenlisted as a private to get back through the ranks and into the course. Unbelievable dedication and desire to wear the green beret. He is now an E5 again and back in phase 2 of the course.ChuckMy webpage HERE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #4 November 6, 2001 QuoteAre any of you former military guys and gals thinking about giving it another run? Two words: Hell No. Some reasons:Pay cutHorrible hoursCrappy foodMorons in chargeIf you are feeling patriotic (nothing wrong with it), look for a more civilized way to help. Become a cop, an EMT, firefighter or something. Join the Coast Guard and help fish people out of the sea. People in these jobs help our country directly every day they serve. Most people in the military will never help our country in the tangible, constant way that those other jobs will. I'm not saying that we don't need a military.We do. I served. If I was to change career to serve in some way again, I'd do one of the things I mentioned. I could help others while helping myself to a better lifestyle than the military could offer.Just my $.02.JustinMy HomepagePS Sorry if I pissed off the Coasties by not including them in the "military". I just call em like I see em. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grogs 0 #5 November 7, 2001 QuoteIf you are feeling patriotic (nothing wrong with it), look for a more civilized way to help. Become a cop, an EMT, firefighter or something. Join the Coast Guard and help fish people out of the sea. People in these jobs help our country directly every day they serve. Most people in the military will never help our country in the tangible, constant way that those other jobs will.Right on brother! I'm actually taking an EMT course for just this reason. I'll probably start riding around on the ambulance a couple of times a month this Winter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ADRNALN 0 #6 November 7, 2001 SkyMonkeyOne:Colin must have been about 32 when he went back in right? How is he hanging with the Q-course? Cash is a major consideration, it would be kind of hard to go back to making what I did at 19. And I am a little different than most ex-soldiers in that I like being in the Army, though I did have my days. I grew up as an Armybrat so there wasn't any kind of a shock to the Army lifestyle. I really miss the sense of being, if you know what I mean. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkymonkeyONE 4 #7 November 7, 2001 Older than that. He was 19 in '84 when I knew him the first time. He has been back in for two years, so he was 34 when he came back in. He is doing fine in the course so far (phase II out at Camp Mackal) and at least now has the brains to get through the 18D course; at least he hopes so!Chuck My webpage HERE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #8 November 7, 2001 No EMT course here, but I am going in to Marines (10 OCS this summer, commision after graduation). Oh-well, I guess someone has to be the bullet sponge...AggieDave '02-------------Blue Skies and Gig'em Ags!BTHO t.u. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkymonkeyONE 4 #9 November 7, 2001 No foul there, Dave. Life is an individual event and everyone has to live it in their own way. If it were not for guys like you volunteering to lead from the front, then where would they come from? Anyway, at least you will have the extra cash that comes along with being an officer; that goes a long way towards new gear and beer. Marine, Navy, and Airforce enlisted promotions are much slower than the Army; not so as an officer. Also, I have quite a few friends in Marine Combat Development who teach alongside our guys at Yuma. In actuality, those guys have fewer restrictions on training than we do in the Army. ChuckMy webpage HERE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
ADRNALN 0 #6 November 7, 2001 SkyMonkeyOne:Colin must have been about 32 when he went back in right? How is he hanging with the Q-course? Cash is a major consideration, it would be kind of hard to go back to making what I did at 19. And I am a little different than most ex-soldiers in that I like being in the Army, though I did have my days. I grew up as an Armybrat so there wasn't any kind of a shock to the Army lifestyle. I really miss the sense of being, if you know what I mean. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #7 November 7, 2001 Older than that. He was 19 in '84 when I knew him the first time. He has been back in for two years, so he was 34 when he came back in. He is doing fine in the course so far (phase II out at Camp Mackal) and at least now has the brains to get through the 18D course; at least he hopes so!Chuck My webpage HERE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #8 November 7, 2001 No EMT course here, but I am going in to Marines (10 OCS this summer, commision after graduation). Oh-well, I guess someone has to be the bullet sponge...AggieDave '02-------------Blue Skies and Gig'em Ags!BTHO t.u. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #9 November 7, 2001 No foul there, Dave. Life is an individual event and everyone has to live it in their own way. If it were not for guys like you volunteering to lead from the front, then where would they come from? Anyway, at least you will have the extra cash that comes along with being an officer; that goes a long way towards new gear and beer. Marine, Navy, and Airforce enlisted promotions are much slower than the Army; not so as an officer. Also, I have quite a few friends in Marine Combat Development who teach alongside our guys at Yuma. In actuality, those guys have fewer restrictions on training than we do in the Army. ChuckMy webpage HERE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
