I feel nervous, even though I think they will be okay with my choice. But how did you all? Did you come home after 13 weeks, or 8 weeks in a new uniform, and say hey guess what. Thanks.
2007-06-21 17:43:30 · 15 answers · asked by yep8778 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I came home after taking the physical and signing for 4 years. I told them that I am taking advantage of a great opportunity for education,career,and benefits. They were concerned,as all parents usually are. Pop was in back in his day, and all of Moms brothers. They understood my decision and supported me. Best thing I ever did as a teenager.I'm still in and they'll have to run me off to get rid of me. I Love It! Good Luck and welcome to the most satisfying job you could ever have.
2007-06-21 17:55:13 · answer #1 · answered by R Cumbersome 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My parents didn't know i wanted to join the Army until a recruiter came to the house when i was in school. They where pretty pissed off and they tried to talk me out of it but i wasn't going to change my mind i ended up going and coming home in 7 weeks because of an injury that got me discharged
2007-06-22 12:42:32 · answer #2 · answered by As You Were 85 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Almost.
The recruiter came back to my parents house with me after one of our last meetings, so they could sign the papers. They didn't have any idea what I was up to before then. Imagine their surprise, I walk in stating "I have something I really need to talk to you guys about" and a recruiter walks into the room behind me. You could have heard a pin drop.
After some discussion with the recruiter they asked me if it was really what I wanted, and when I said yes they signed it. I come from a long line of military service though, so it may have eased my situation - or maybe they were just relieved I wasn't about to tell them I was pregnant and this guy 20 years my senior was the father, who knows.
Just tell them, they may take it better than you think.
2007-06-22 00:51:50 · answer #3 · answered by Karma 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
When i told my folks that I wanted to join the Air Force they were really happy and very supportive of my decision. Absolutley tell your parents that you want to join, If you're 18 or older it is time to become a man and going into the armed forces really helps out if you let the change happen. Good luck.
2007-06-22 02:21:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I enlisted in the Navy the day I turned 17. My dad had to sign my enlistment paper's. Just wasn't much left to tell. My parent's knew from the time I was 9 or 10, I was going in the military.You cant wait 8 to 13 week's to tell your next of kin .The military will make you notify them when you are in Boot camp or Basic training. The tradoc command will contact your next of kin several times while you are in training.
2007-06-22 01:40:14 · answer #5 · answered by roaddrvr43 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I called them from the MEPS and said I had enlisted. Kind of anti climatic. The main point is few will say that this nation does not NEED a military, but it seems everyone likes to think their kid should not join, but it's good enough for someone else's. If not you, then who? Sound corny, but its true. If you are confident in you choice, then tell them. It was by far the best and most meaningful thing I have done in my 35 years.
2007-06-22 00:47:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
My son showed up at Thanksgiving & said he needed to
tell us something we were not going to like. Then he told us he quit the job that we spent over $70,000 for college so he could get the job. Then he said he took a $40,000 paycut & joined the Army.
His Dad went a little nuts - with the why, why, why???
He posted his reasons on his blog & asked us to read it before further discussion. It worked - I cried & then we supported his decision because we too love our country & we too believe that "freedom not worth fighting for is freedom not worth having".
I would have killed him if he had gone to Basic Training, OCS, BLC, Jump, Sniper & Ranger Schools before telling us.
We are very proud of his sacrifice & your family will be too.
You may have to show patience to them - it is a shock & scary too!!
2007-06-22 01:21:49 · answer #7 · answered by Wolfpacker 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I tried my darnedest to join the services, but they would not let me, so you know what so many of my family members went which i was so proud of them, and seeing some things they did through photos, letters to me, it was just like i was by their sides, and to this day every holiday and chance i get i want to do more for our military, and i find my writing of them is just what they need, that extra thank you, God Bless, hurry home goes for miles and miles, I want to thank you for what you are heading for, do not be nervous you have all your yahoo friends right here trying to help you along.
2007-06-22 00:54:58 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I walked up to my Father, sat him down and said, "Dad, I've joined the Army. I'm an Infantryman now"(2/27 Inf). He said, "let's go". We went to watch the movie "Platoon". I was freaked out for the rest of the night. Went to basic and had the best 9 years of my life spent in uniform. Just tell them and stick to your guns. You made a choice, don't ever regret it. *salutes*
2007-06-22 00:49:26 · answer #9 · answered by Pontius 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Just tell them and explain why you are doing it. I remember Sept of 85 when i had to ship out my mom went with me to the MEPS station and felt alot more comfortable after-wards. She still worried everytime i deployed but was happy with the discipline and self esteem that i returned with
thanks for your service whatever branch you are in.
2007-06-22 00:52:32 · answer #10 · answered by tgatecrasher2003 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋