My brother just signed up for the army and he's leaving in three weeks.?

Question

Did he make the right choice? He's going to Georgia from Indiana...

Answer 1

Your brother is a special man. I takes a special person to join the Army or any branch of the Military in a time of war. I lived in Indiana for a few years and this gives me an extra sense of pride. I will add your brother to my evening prayers. I will only be able to refer to him a sapphires brother, but God knows who he is and will watch over and take care of him.

I would normally ask for you to shake his hand for me, but since your a girl how about going ahead and give him and hug. Just tell it is from someone who admires him very much.

I will be waiting to see you on here telling us he's back home safe and sound.

May God Bless your brother and all your family.

Answer 2

If he made the choice to join than it is probably the right choice for him...I went through the same thing when my little bro joined. I was terrified. I finally came to the realization that being in the army was what he wanted to do. Many people get seriously injured in their daily jobs, but if he wanted to be a roofer you probably wouldn't be nearly as nervous...I guess the point is he needs someone behind him now...and I'm nor saying that you're not, it's just a lot easier to be there for them when you have accepted the choice he made. I wish you and your brother the best :)

Answer 3

Your brother did what he felt within his feelings was the right thing for him to do; serve his country--defending the USA and it's allies from danger from those who inflict such.

That's the only consolance I can offer to explain war--and you have to be prepared-- as he will be-- to accept that possibility he may go to Iraq.

Your brother may be going into what could be a rewarding career; one that can have him become a ranking officer of the Army. And with military service comes some educational and health care benefits as well; perhaps they're not the greatest---but what's offered is better than nothing at all.

The best advice I can offer him is this: listen well to what is being taught you; use it well. Stay AWAY from recruits that have problems with authority and show themselves to be troublemakers. Face the challenges the Army poses with courage--the best weapon is your mind.....never open up for mistakes. And may God protect you overseas.

Answer 4

Of course he did. I have a brother that is in the army and he just got back from Iraq. My husband was in the army and went to Iraq twice. They are both tankers. My other brother just joined the army a few weeks ago too. My brother went from South Carolina to Fort Knox then to Kansas. My husband is from California and he went the same way. My other brother will go through basic training here. I am very very proud of my soldiers. Your brother will probably be scared during basic training, but trust me he will be fine. Once your brother is out of basic training and stationed somewhere you are going to be so proud of him. I honestly couldn't be more proud of my family. Good Luck to him and you.

Answer 5

Going to Georgia from Indiana is his first mistake!

Answer 6

My brother signed up for the Marines, and he's leaving in about 3 weeks as well. It's his choice, he gets to decide his future. He's leaving from Texas to Cali. He's well aware of the consequences and opportunities to serve his country.

Props to your brother.

Answer 7

if he made the choice for the right resons than yes.
i am in the army and it was the right choice for me.
he might not always like it and he might wish he didnt do it at times
but sooner or later he'll see that it was a good choice and a good learning experiance.
now the reall question to ask is did he choose the right job?.......
if its not 11B he needs to re think it

Answer 8

You should be very proud of him. It's a very noble thing in joining the military. I will pray that he comes home safe. He is a real hero as far as I'm concerned. Just write him a lot and support his choice!

Answer 9

He made a solid choice. He will learn skills that will help him succeed in the world after the army.

Answer 10

Just tell him to take care of himself. It will be a chance for him to grow up and learn new team building skills. With the world the way it is he will eligible for oodles of neat things when he is honorably discharged...home and small business loans, educational benefits, and so on. PLEASE TELL HIM "to keep an eye on his health." It is important that IF he is injured (twisted ankle, broken bone, and so on) IT IS DOCUMENTED in his service medical records. In the future he may need medical care for injuries that happened while in service...he will need the injury documented (I must stress that) and he should leave the military with a copy of his DD214 (discharge papers) and a photocopied record of his SMRs for future reference, if needed. Keep in touch with him and write letters, often soldiers get a bit home sick... even the toughest ones :) Don't worry.