For people who served, is serving, or know some one who is serving why did you or he/she join?
It may sound like a stupid question but I'm thinking of joining and I wonder why others have joined.
2006-09-24 17:05:20 · 19 answers · asked by Shadowfox 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
i like the adventure of the special force
2006-09-24 20:34:04 · answer #1 · answered by Peiper 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First off, this is not a stupid question, especially for a male. Personally, I think less of a man if he has not served his country in any capacity.
You need to ask yourself though, is it what you want? Its not easy being in the Armed Forces. No matter how you look at it, there will be a lot of sacrifices you have to make (less time spent with your loved ones, less time for recreation and games that you might be currently enjoying now, more pressure etc).
I know a lot joined to pay for their collegue fees and such, but then, what happens after that? What do you plan to do after that? There's no right or wrong, but whatever it is you planned to do after that, you must be comfortable with your decision and not lived to regret it.
Personally, its an honor to serve the country, be it for a man or a woman. That is something not given, but earn through adversity and integrity. Its all hard work, but there are also very good moments. And I have never regretted it in my life.
Anyway, which ever branch you decided to join up (if you do), give your best shot, do yourself proud and become one of the truely exceptional ones in this country.
Like the Marine ethos: For Honor, For Loyalty, For Country.
2006-09-25 00:38:47 · answer #2 · answered by CuriousE 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I joined the AF for the high tech training. I quit a job at the age of 28 filling vending machines for less than 20k a year. Now just shy of 9 years later, I have a job as a field tech for one of the big wireless companies making about 50k a year. That's why I joined, the reason I reenlisted was because I love serving my country. I was in Iraq when I reenlisted and can't think of a better place. It's a memory I will never forget. I reenlisted on the wing of an A-10.
2006-09-25 00:30:45 · answer #3 · answered by Jeff F 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My husband joined trying to get into law enforcement. Most of my friends are military or prior military. Some joined out of patriotism, some for the G.I. Bill, some joined as an easy way to get away from where they were. I tried to sign up but was permanently disqualified due to issues with my ankle. I recommend either Air Force or Navy, those branches seem to treat their soldiers better than the Army or Marines. The military has a lot of good things to offer and is something you can always be proud of, but you got do your research in order to find the branch that best suits you and your goals.
2006-09-25 00:22:20 · answer #4 · answered by passion8 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You will read many reasons in the answers here. But let me tell you, in most cases they think it's the reason they listed.
IE: Very few actually join for Love of Country. Don't get me wrong, they enjoy serving thier country, but thats not the original reason. It's the reason they stay, but initially it's about getting work, eduation benefits and experience in a trade of some sort.
No matter the reason you are considering it...remember there is always a price... The pay back is usually some overseas assignment... in war or not.
Be sure of your motives.....
2006-09-25 03:45:52 · answer #5 · answered by john s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just joined and soon will be off to basic. Alot of my friends asked me the very same question. Basically, its a great opportunity. To turn your life completly around is a great feeling. A month ago I didn't even have my GED. Now I've got it and thats all thanks to the US Army. To serve my country is not something I take lightly, especially in times like these. I think everyone joins for their own reason, just make sure its the right one. I think I just knew deep down that it was something I needed to do.
2006-09-25 03:29:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in, and have a son in the reserves right now and a daughter on active duty in the Army. I joined because I believed in the military and wanted a full time staedy job so I could get married. My son joined because he felt the call to serve his country. My daughter joined primarily for the education and benefits she will get.
There are as many different reasons for joinging the military as there are people in there. All of them are valid, as long as you fully realize what the commitment means.
Why do you think it might be the right thing for you?
2006-09-25 01:15:39 · answer #7 · answered by Steve R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most join for a free ride around the world. What better way to get to see how life really is on other countries. If you go on your own you will only see that they want the rich americans to see. And then it is for the benifits. Free school and so on. Lots of party time and the women in the army love sex or they would not have joined a mans army.
2006-09-25 00:32:59 · answer #8 · answered by Don K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I joined in 2004 and am still serving. Job security was a big bonus for me, getting money for college education. And being able to travel and see parts of the world that I would never of seen if I hadn't joined. This has nothing to do with why I joined, but I met my wife in the military and I am so glad that I joined. Opportunities have presented themselves to me that I would never of had if I hadn't joined the military.
2006-09-25 00:15:27 · answer #9 · answered by twig_88 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I joined because I wanted to serve me country, and I wanted to get the type of job training that you can only get from the military. I don't have any regrets and would do it all over again. Good luck to you.
2006-09-25 00:15:24 · answer #10 · answered by jeffrey m 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I originally enlisted in the Army in 1975 to get my degree and see Europe. Did both. I'm still serving today in the Air National Guard, but for very different reasons, one is is sense of duty, love of country, and love of the Guard. I was out for 12 years and the best thing I ever did was get back in. Best of luck.
2006-09-30 23:14:31 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋