For Army and Marine Veterans?

Question

What was it like? Would you allow your child to join? Good facts about your branch, Bad facts. Why Army is better than Marines, or Why Marines is better than the Army.

Answer 1

I was in the Army for 21 years and would recommend it to anyone, my daughter served in the Navy. As far as which is better, they both bring positive aspects to the table. I work with young soldiers and marines today that train with Field Artillery systems, youth of our country are fantastic. I like all the soldiers and marines I come in contact with, very professional, courteous, and good kids.

As far as facts, you'll have to do some Internet research. Can read months worth of material on line for either service. I can't convince you you'd like the Army better than the marines, any more than a marine could convince you otherwise. Its just something you'll have to decide.

Answer 2

I was in the Army for 4 years. It was the best experience of my life. I got to travel and meet some great people from all over the world. I would let my son join. He either wants to join the Marines or the Army. He is only 11 years old. I have nothing bad to say about any other branch of service. We are all Veterans.

Answer 3

First of all,a person who enters the militarytakes an oath, reguardless of branch.
If I were president, there would be no Army, Air Force, Marines, only United States Armed Forces.

This would remove the atimosity between branches, and unify the men into one huge fighting force, one to be reconed with.

Just remember that whether a person is a "Marine" or "Special Forces", they are nothing without the support troops in the background who never get their 15 minutes of fame.

The helicopters and jets fly because some mechanic is working 16 hours shifts in the hangar putting it back together after it gets battle damage. The cooks cook, and the mail clerks make sure the mail gets to the them.

THERE IS "NO" ARMY OF ONE

We are all AMERICAN SOLDIERS and whetehr we like it or not do our jobs to best of our ability.

In Viet Nam "Charlie" could shoot a cross bow and kill the door gunner or pilot of a $500,000 helicopter, and with ancient weapons and initiative keep our magnificent war machine at bay.

Its not a matter of technology, its a matter of spirit. Its a shame our government is running our soldiers through the same political gammet that they put us thru in Viet Nam.

As for who is better, remember the "survival of the fittest". A soldier does not know how brave they are until the moment of truth, and they under go what is called "baptism by fire".All fo the simulations, and practice missions in some trainnig facility can not determine how you will react when the enemy is pulling the trigger, and you are the target.

I have great respect for anyone who is in the comabt zone, and rank, and service branch does not influence that.

Answer 4

There is no such thing, as one service being better than another.

Veterans are always going to tell you that the service they were in, is the best service.

If you polled all 26 million veterans in the US today, what service they think was the best.

The Army would win, simply because there are more Army veterans than from any other service.

Face it, only about 0.0001% of veterans have served in more than one branch of the military.

So how would anyone know thier branch was better than another, if they had never been in another branch?

And as to your question, parents don't have a say in whether thier children join the military.

Just how would you stop an 18 yr old from enlisting?

But there are a high percentage of military brats that join the military, surprizingly most don't join the service that thier father or mother was in.

Army Brat
former SSGT USAF

Answer 5

I may joke with other servicemen and women about the branch of service they are in, but I respect each branch of service for the mission they have to accomplish.

I love the Marine Corps, and consider it the best thing I have ever done in my life. I still miss my days of active duty and the individuals I served with.

I will always be a Marine, you may notice that Marine vets do not like to be called ex-Marines, we are former Marines--once a Marine always a Marine is a mind set and a fact. Our bond is stronger than the bond of a father-son or brothers.

The bad things about the Marine Corps compared to other branches of the service, is that it operates on a low budget. Therefore, quarters and housing and working conditions are not as pleasing to the eye or as comfortable as other branches. Also, choice of duty stations are very limited. And often the duty stations are remote with living conditions more harsh than other branches.
The Marine Corps does not tolerate weakness like some of the other branches of does.

I have encouraged my children and grandchildren to join the Corps. It is an honor and experience that everyone should enjoy.

Answer 6

I would not recommend it, My father served over 25 years and I did 10. If you do go in do it as an officer not enlisted. you are just a number that is it. Or if you do go in at least get a job that you can use on the outside. The army is better than the Marines only because they have better equipment. the money goes air force, army navy and marines. I mean the hole united states defence gets money and it is dispenced like that. The Marines are the last to get their cut.

Answer 7

I'm in the army now, and in Iraq. It's not a question of letting your children do something. People have to make their own decisions. My parents didn't want me to join the army per se, but it was my decision. A decision of which I am proud. I would have absolutely no problem if my children decided they wanted an honorable profession in the military.

You can't really compare the army and marines as to which one is better than the other. They serve two different functions. The army is better at army stuff and the marine corps is better at marine corps stuff, much like the navy is the best with ships.

Answer 8

The military no matter what branch you choose is a life altering experience. I would let my children join should I ever have any. We have the best Army in the world and the best Marine Corp in the world there is no comparison.

I'v loved my time in the Corp wouldn't trade it for riches or gold.

Answer 9

I can only offer you this to think about...
what are you called in the Navy? a Sailor.
what are you called in the Army? a Soldier.
what are you called in the Coast Guard? Coastie I think.
what are you called in the Marines? a Marine.
It is the ONLY branch of the service you are what it is called.
I served 3 years active, 3 years inactive, before all branches made it mandatory to serve 4 years active duty. My service time is the second most favorite time of my life, only behind the birth of my children. I am proud to have served America in the US Marines, my honorable discharge, and those that preceeded and followed me in service. I thank and welcome Vietnam Vets home, upon learning they have served. I can not speak poorly of other services, I had to work beside them many times, and while they did great work, they followed our lead.
SEMPER FI !

Answer 10

I would *ENCOURAGE* a son to join, even if he wanted to be a marine instead (at least he ain't trying to be a zoomie or squid). It's a rewarding experience unparalled in the civilian world.

A basic 4 year enlistment puts you ahead of your civilian peers in experience, common sense and wisdom for at least 10 years.