I am so so proud of every one that is serving in the military. Regardless of whether you are a 'pencil pusher'

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or on the front lines. You are all doing your part and regadless of my opinions on the war, I am still proud of you all for serving.
Now for the question: Could you all tell me what made you decide to go in? Was the war going on at the time you signed up? Did you decide what to do i.e. computers, flying planes, ect or did the service choose it for you?
And in my opinion you are so brave just for doing what you do. Regardless of which branch you are in.
My husband was in the Army and served on the border of Germany and Checkozlavakia(if I spelled that right) with guns pointed at him every day! I know I could never take that!

Answer 1

First off I want to tell you thank you for your kind words. I am in the US Navy, graduated boot camp in April. It's been my dream all my life to be in the military, that's why I joined. To fulfill a life long dream of serving my country... The war had been going on for 4 years when I joined, and in a few years, I plan to participate in the blue to green or cross rate to corpsman so I can do more to help in the war effort. I chose my job as an aircraft handler, simply because to do what I really want (which is medic) I wouldn't have been able to leave for another year, and that's too long to wait. once again thanks, even though I feel like I'm not doing too much right now.

Answer 2

I spent over 20 years (1965 - 1985) serving in the U.S. Navy. I've been to places I'd never even heard of. I've been on 5 ships, 8 oceans/seas, 6 continents (which included a 13 month tour in Antarctica, the spelling of which cost me a spelling bee in 4th grade), over 30 countries (stationed in 3). I'd do it all over again with no question. I am PROUD to be an American veteran.

Answer 3

I guess you could say I was a 'pencil pusher' but that wasn't my only duty. I also worked on HUMVEE's, Deuce and a halfs, put up tents in the field, set up computers, dug fox holes, did guard duty, drove humvees, TOC vans, & deuce and a halfs. When I worked at a post office in So. Korea, I helped unload mail trucks, ran a registered mail room, and sorted mail. On top of all that, I did PT, cleaned the barracks, mowed grass, used a weed eater, did police calls ( only military people know what that is?) The military is not for everyone.

The reason I joined was because I was attending college, I was done with my first year and couldn't decide what I wanted to do, and a recruiter called me and I signed up. It was the best decision I have made in my life. I wish I was still in.

Answer 4

My son recently joined the Marines. He had always had a great respect for the military, but when 9/11 happened, it really hit him hard. He was 13 at the time. When he joined I was scared, of course, but also very proud. He feels strongly about making a difference in the world, and knows terrorism must be fought. He is absolutely committed to his choice. He has been called baby-killer and other bad things by former classmates or even strangers, and it just eats him up.

Answer 5

I'm proud as heck of them all. My parents both served in the Army Air Corps during WWII, and I served 14 months in Viet Nam with the 1st Infantry Division in the mid 60s. Now my eldest Grandson is a United States Marine. All give some, some give ALL. Bless them!!!!!!

Answer 6

I totally agree with you in that I am proud of everyone in service to their nation, no matter what their job is, past and present. Serving your country is every ones duty. But I also have a special respect for the ones who have to do the actual fighting. I know form personal experience how scared it can make a person. To have to fight for your life and pull the trigger and watch another human die will change you forever. I believe the actual combatants deserve a special recognition for the memories that will be with them everyday for the rest of their life.

Answer 7

My husband enlisted in 1998. He enlisted because he grew up listening to all of the stories his grandfather told him growing up. His grandpa fought in WWII and Korea. He wanted to make his grandfather proud. He served 4 years and recruited as a civilian for a year before he realized he missed the military. He enlisted in the Army reserves in 2004 (I think). He loves everything about the military.

Answer 8

I'm in the process of entering the ANG. It's the Least that I can do!
My reasons in this order are:
1. I would fight and die for my countrymen and their rights. Even for those who bash this great nation. Much needs to be done. This is WW III.
2. Time to put my money where my mouth is unlike those whose have the freedom to bash.

Incidentally, I have a cushy job and make enough money for a comfortable life.

Answer 9

thank you for the kind words. My husband joined in '99, right after highschool. he joined to protect his country, and restore honor to his family name, he had two brothers that got kicked out of the service, and he wanted to experience new people and places.

myhubby is currently a E5, deployed overseas, and to the army girl- i know what policing is, lol, it sucks!! I do it at my house, i pick up all the cigarette buts from hubby, lol.

i want to say thank you, all service members, past present and future.

Answer 10

You know I DON'T understand why people claim to be proud of individuals whom they don't know. My husband is an Army Officer. I am proud of him but because I know his humanity, decency, brilliance & kindness. I don't feel proud of the thugs, who under the guise of Soldiering mistreat Iraqi civilians and I don't think it is my place to be 'proud' of anyone whose character I don't know. Soldiers reflect the Civilian population. Some of them are brave... sometimes. Is a Military Clerk 'braver' than an elderly man caring for his disabled wife? I don't think so. They are doing their job, which they chose and for which they are financially rewarded. Don't romanticise it.