I am 27 yrs old. Should I join the Army?

Question

Not married, no kids, but i do have a girlfriend that i plan to marry with a daughter. Family thinks it's a bad idea. I guess I just need some encouragement.

i should also add, I have a job and a college education-a bachelor's degree. I am not looking at the military as a last ditch effort to make something of myself it's more than that. really i am looking towards national guard. i should have been more specific-my apologies.

Answer 1

I think you should remain home in the united States, get a decent job and forget the service.

Answer 2

The decision is yours, and yours alone. You are 27 and not married. If she doesn't like the idea she can always leave you.The military is a great way of life. And there are many benefits. Having a college degree you could become an officer. The question you have to ask yourself is can you handle the military way of life? Are you ready to be deployed for 6 or more months? Are you ready for the rules and regulations. Good luck.

Answer 3

First, the military is not for everyone. But if you think you want to join, consider some things: do they have an MOS (Military Occupational SPecialty) job that you want to persue. If you wish to continue your education, while on active duty, they will pay 75% of the tution. You need to have a degree if you want to persue higher ranks. Try to pick an MOS that has an civilian equivalent, it will help when you get out. 30 days paid vacation a year, you get paid even when sick or injured, you get to travel to different locations throughout the world. Free medical for you and your family while your in the service ( including RX's). If you stay
for 20 years, you get retirement benefits and special helps and programs, plus medical with tricare (retired health care for you and your family, kids until they are 21 if they are full time students.
Your family is worried about the war. I understand being I am a combat veteran. It is what the military is training for but it is our ferverent hope that we never have to use it. If we don't defend our country, who will?

Answer 4

You're 27 years old, why would you care what your family thinks? You're an adult. Its not like you need permission. We don't know your situation so its hard to tell if you should go in or not? Can you take someone yelling at you for days on end, can you run two miles "NO SWEAT" can you do push ups, sit ups til you hurt? Do you have a good attitude when people of authority tell you what to do and what not to do? If you can answer yes to these questions, by all means join the Army, Navy, AF, or Marines. Your country will be proud!

Good Luck with whatever you do!

Answer 5

I believe every man (that has the ability to do so) should join our military. There are many things with our government that those that do not serve cannot and will never understand. Being in the Armed Forces is not easy. It requires some swallowing of ones pride at times, a stern commitment, and the ability to be flexible. In my mind, there is absolutely no greater honor than to be a member of the military and to stand up for our nations freedom.

You do what feels right for you, don't let family or even the girlfriend stand between you and your desicion... if she loves you then she will stand by your decision.

Answer 6

Thanks for the chuckles. I was in the same set of circumstances; I was 27 when I enlisted in the Army. Never married, no kids. Been to Iraq twice now with the infantry. Never looked back.

You don't need encouragement. If you're willing to answer the call in spite of all the negative press and the public abuse, then go for it. You're a man, and that you're even considering it with a girlfriend and a daughter to think of means that you have integrity.

If you need advice, email me. It's in my profile and enabled. If you haven't seen the recruiter and career counselor yet, I'll walk you through it. You don't have to do infantry or combat arms if that'll give your girlfriend and child any peace of mind.

Good luck.

Answer 7

Look, this is a question of desire, conscience, and the importance of your total and honest reasons. If the desire and reasons make all the sense in the world. And in actuality you want to use the benefits offered in order to make a career and not have to foot the bills, and these reasons involve the girlfriend and daughter in the outcome of a better life then your answer if right in front of you. To thine own self be true is real. If your not true to yourself and desires then how can you be true to the person you love truths and desires. It's your choice no matter what everyone else feels when all is said and done. Make your decision and remember that once made then don't ever regret it. Looking back with regret is like a dream you have lost forever. PERSONALLY I SAY GO FOR IT AND BE HAPPY, TALK TO YOUR GIRLFRIEND AND HELP HER TO UNDERSTAND, ASK FOR HER SUPPORT. If she loves and respects you if your level headed, then she will be in your corner. GOOD LUCK

Answer 8

ask yourself these questions:

why do i want to join the army?
will i be willing to stay in for as long as my contract says even if i hate it?
do i mind being shot at?
and
does my girlfriend mind?

but the most important question is the first one of why..... if you have a strong belife then nothing should stop you.

I am in short of the same situation (want to join the coast guard but family and friends dont want me to, however i am a bit younger and don't really have a girlfriend)

The only reason that i am pushing forward is becasue i have a strong pull to become a rescue swimmer. If it was't for that, then i would have listened to my family and friends

Answer 9

Do you have a job? Is your life headed in the right direction? Than I would stick around. It is hard to start a family and be away for so long. marriage isn't 50/50, however both parties must give 100/100%

Answer 10

For one you are a Little old in basic its 18 year old KIDS with something to prove and big mouths. Also it sounds like your in love I would choose the girl. If I had a second chance I Would never have enlisted. If you do sign up any thing the Recruiters Promises you get it in writing.

THINK BEFORE YOU SIGN!!!

Answer 11

If it's in your heart then go for it. You need some encouragement, your girlfriend will be your inspiration and will keep you going. Just think of her and your future together.

Just what my fiance did, I was his inspiration. He wrote a lot even he was so sleepy even he was at the rest room he wrote some note for me.

He survived in basic and advance training. He is now my husband and he is now deployed and he said life there is difficult but because of me he survive and he will survive.