Did your perspective change over the course of time? if so, how? thank you!
2007-05-27 22:59:02 · 10 answers · asked by henna 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I was not in favor of the Viet Nam war, but I felt a sense of duty to our nation. That said, the main reason I enlisted was to avoid being drafted into the Army. The USAF offered education and a living. I actually received my draft notice while in "boot camp"!
My feelings are still the same. I believe each American has a duty to this nation in response to the freedom and liberty bought and payed for by our forefathers.
We face the same problems and dangers now as we did before but now we have many more adversaries than ever before. Some of those are right here in this land of ours.
Just my humble opinion for what it is worth.
2007-05-28 02:46:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmmmm
well I joined the Navy for a few reasons actually. First of all, I wanted to get some more training in cinematography. I'd say I did, I learned Journalism, Broacasting (TV and Radio), Photography, Graphic Design, and more. I wanted to continue the family tradition, everyone in my family has served in a branch of the Armed Forces during the entire 20th century. Starting with my Great-Grandfather who served during WWI and was wounded in the Black Forest while chasing the Germans. I wasn't really going anywhere on the civilian sector.
Did my perspective change.
kinda, I should've gone reserves, but other than that I'm happy, I was given what I was promised. And the training I have, sets me leaps and bounds above people my age.
2007-05-28 11:14:00 · answer #2 · answered by Patrick G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Way back in 1981 middle of the cold war. We weren't shooting at anyone. Good time to join the military. Education benefits were low because we were not fighting anyone, but I didn't know that. I was 18 and just graduated high school in a little Florida town and had zero idea about going to college. The military is a real good place for a lot of kids to get a clue about everything. It sure helped me.
2007-05-28 06:35:26 · answer #3 · answered by Di'tagapayo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I joined the army almost right after highschoo. I joined because I wanted a new experience and the town I lived in I knew I wasn't going to do anything. I was in for 4 years and went to Iraq for a year. That was an experience. I'm glad I joined, I met my husband and now we have two beautiful children. I think the army helped me to grow up and be more responsible. It made me very organized. I am out now, but I would do it all over again if I had to!
2007-05-28 06:07:58 · answer #4 · answered by Sweety375 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I enlisted in the US Navy in the Philippines because I want to become a US citizen. Becoming a US citizen? Somehow. Served in desert shield/storm. Retired from the US Navy and chose to stay here in the US as an illegal alien. There aint no law yet to grant me even for just a green card for my service to this country. Any other way to become a legal immigrant? Yes, but I have been very selective and only my service in the gulf war I chose to become and no law yet would let me.
2007-05-28 07:29:26 · answer #5 · answered by noypi_usn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I joined in the Reagan-era. The best Commander-in-Chief we've ever had. It is a long standing tradition in my family. To join the military & defend our way of life is an honorable way to earn your money! In some MOS's your learn a trade in other you get experience. All in all you get to do things no civilians will never have an opportunity to try. After Basic & AIT you come home to friends & family with pep in your step, a different attitude, and muscles in places you didn't realize were even there. Ther is a sense of pride and achievement that a civilian will never understand!!!!!!
2007-05-28 06:20:39 · answer #6 · answered by pappyld04 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The year was 1966. The Viet Nam war was in full swing, though becoming very unpopular. I was drafted. Wanting to make the best of it, I joined the Regular Army and applied to Officer Candidate School.
2007-05-28 06:13:01 · answer #7 · answered by jsardi56 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I could have gone to U of Del, but I signed up for the Navy to leave in September of '65....to get out of Delaware and to see the world. I did both. I've been as far east as Pakistan and as far west as Thailand; as far north as Nova Scotia, and as far south as Antarctica. I've been on 6 continents (including spending 13 months in Antarctica), 8 oceans/seas, in 32 countries, some more than once (stationed in 3), picked up 8 or 9 languages and can stay in 7 or 8 countries without staying in a hotel (I say 7 OR 8, because I've lost track of a preacher in Sicily. His website is no longer there and his e-mail was not delivered.) I even got to meet a pen pal I had in 7th & 8th grades who lives on a small island in the Indian Ocean (Mauritius). My wife even has kept in touch with a lady she knew in Sardinia back in 73-76 when we were stationed there. My son got to meet a few of our Japanese friends when he joined the Navy and was stationed in Yokosuka.
I would do it all over again.
(USN, retired 65-85)
2007-05-28 08:58:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I enlisted right out of High School, I have wanted to be a soldier since I was like 8 years old. I also wanted to go to school, so I joined the Army Reserve. I am currently deployed to Baghdad, so save all your "Well you're just a Reservist" comments. As far as I'm concerned we are all Army. Hooah!
2007-05-28 06:24:52 · answer #9 · answered by armyparalegal 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I joined the Air Force to serve my country. I also joined to challenge myself, physically, mentally and emotionally. Thanks to all who have served and are serving.
2007-05-28 09:02:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋