I was in the military for 5 yrs I did a tour in Iraq and then I got out for my son. But everytime I read something that has to do with the military or anything in regards to it I have this overwhelming feeling to go back. I know the risks but I like the commrodry that goes with it. I have a good job and wonderful family but nobody besides me really realizes how much I miss it. Let me know what you think!
2007-06-12 08:37:47 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I am only 23 and I am the wife.
2007-06-12 08:47:46 · update #1
Absolutely....I tried to re-enlist in the 70s but was denied for combat injuries.....I understand your feelings. If you can and feel the urge, do so. We need committed experienced people in the military.
2007-06-12 08:42:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Think of it how most people think of college. It was great you had a great time and made friends. Now you have your family a new good job and a civilian life.
I still think of going back in every now and again then I realize I would have to give up my job, not see my wife, not be able to go to my home, drive my car or do any of the other things I do day to day now.
It was a great time from 18 to 22 but now I have a new life and new reasons to live.
So list everything you have now you would give up going back in. Then list what you get that you don't have now. Then realize you have a family now.
2007-06-12 15:47:52 · answer #2 · answered by Rek T 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would have loved to join the military, but I found out I could not pass the stupid color vision dot test. The military, if you get a job you like, seems it would be the most exciting thing that you can do. You see things that few do and experience more excitement that some people might not experience in their entire lives. If you really want to go back in I would.
2007-06-12 15:45:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think once you have a child that child should be priority #1. And if that means you have to do a job you don't love then so be it. Even if you have a good family care plan when yo u are away your son won't be with his mother. That is the ultimate in being SELFISH. I have a degree in an exciting field and I stay at home with my children (my husband is a soldier) because they are the #1 priority. I miss my career very much, at times. But I chose to have these children and they have to come first....otherwise I shouldnt have had them.
2007-06-12 19:23:24 · answer #4 · answered by Army Wife 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you should join the ARNG or Reserves so that you can be in the military and keep your job or a full time reserve one.. I'm in the ARNG and I love it. I also did a tour in Iraq and I know if i get out I would lose a part of me , since I've been in since I've was 18.
2007-06-12 16:28:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, how I wish I was still 23. I was in the U.S. Army for 4 years and always regret getting out. I got out when I was 6 months pregnant with my son. I've been out for 12 years now, and not a day goes by that I wish I was still in. Do what your heart tells you to do. Don't waste another day!
Best Wishes.
2007-06-12 16:58:06 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If that's your calling in life (Career Military)
do it.
((My dad died last Dec, all I ever heard from him was, "when I was in the Army."""))
I asked him several times,"why didn't you stay in," His reply," my mother didn't like it. ":
I know what you're saying. So, it comes down to this,re-up or regret it. Besides, after 5 years, you may have some rank that can be restored , and you're already 1/4 towards that 20 yr retirement.
2007-06-12 15:46:29 · answer #7 · answered by TedEx 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Only you can make that choice. You need to talk to your husband about it and maybe even your minister or Chaplin, you could also speak with a recruiter to see what options if any you may have but this is a very important decision and all views should be considered before making your final decision. Good Luck and Welcome home, thanks for all you have done for our country. By the way I have three on active duty at this time and it is the asker's decision to make, I only suggest he get in put from her husband to see how he would feel about it not necessarily to do what he wants her to do and you are right that is some peoples calling. My three have over 55 years combined service to our country.
2007-06-12 15:43:07 · answer #8 · answered by oma_30701 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
it is up to you, in my opinion i would never serve in any organized military due to my beliefs, but i respect and thank all of the members of the armed forces from the bottom of my heart for the bravery, courage and passion that they have. you are truly heroes. there is nothing that i can say about the current situation our military finds themselves in, other than i hope you can forgive the government for taking advantage of you the way they did. again you are the only person who knows how you feel and what you want. now you get to exercise the freedoms that you fight so hard to protect by making that decision about where you will go. just know that if you do re-enlist then i thank you in advance for your bravery and courage , and if not then i thank you for all that you have already done.
2007-06-12 15:53:27 · answer #9 · answered by colonel pain 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
that's a tough decision. I was in the Marine Corp. for 4 years. i got out . and i regret that now . I to old to re-enlist. why did i get out. i through i knew what i wanted. i miss the corp every day. then I'm not a mother. i do know how you feel. my nephew left for marine corp boot camp yesterday. and that made me miss it even more. think long and hard. you may already know what you need to do . good luck and god bless you in your decision.
2007-06-12 19:44:23 · answer #10 · answered by richfraga 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋