Its like most people I talk to these days seem to want to join the military for the benifits and don't really give a damn about the country or fighting the good fight.
2007-12-20 12:47:58 · 23 answers · asked by Adeptus Astartes 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Dude! I know, I see all these people talking about how they want all these benifits or how can they get in & not get screwed on their benifits. I mean seriously, you go in to serve your country. The benifits are nothing but a distant bonus to a greater service. I specialy hate people who join for the sole perpose to use them to get a free education.
2007-12-20 12:57:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 4⤋
I am a former US Marine of 8 wonderfull years, and I joined because I was willing to fight for a great cause of American freedom. My dad was Army for 22 years and I was raised with true American values and dignity. Although, while I was in the Corps, I really enjoyed my deployments aboard the great big Naval Vessels. There are other perks and benefits that people will never understand until they get into the thick of it. Oh and by the way. I got out in 2003. Joined in 1995. It is 2007 right now and I am just getting ready to cash in on my GI benefits.
2007-12-20 14:02:37 · answer #2 · answered by michael t 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Let me ask you this than. Why wouldnt I want the benefits? Why wouldnt I want my country to let me have decent medical care, help with the cost of college and decent home loans? I risk my life for my country, and have been to Iraq twice already....why shouldn't I want my country to have my back when I do the same for you and everyone else in the country.
Do you truly believe the benefits I want are so great? Do you truly believe that we get paid what our service is truly worth? Do you believe that all soldiers should be happy with 3 meals, uniforms and a place to sleep as our only payment? If that is the case, maybe the 275million dollar a year A-Rod can help contribute some of that ridiculus salary (for playing a game) to help out the cause.
Most of us join out of duty to our country, but i think its funny that people believe we shouldnt be compensated. Especially when we have athletes making millions for playing a game.
2007-12-20 14:18:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, I can’t speak for other people, but I have been fortunate enough to; have a very happy childhood, because of a generous Aunt and Uncle, lucky enough to have two parents who love me more than I will ever know, to have my entire school paid for because of a smart Mom, have been instilled with an unwavering sense of honor by an Eagle Scout Dad and have been offered, even if I didn’t always succeed or take advantage of it, the ability to pursue my dreams ,even if I didn’t deserve it or have what it takes to attain it, in the way I see fit. For all these reasons and many more, I want to risk all these things I hold dear, in the service of my homeland, because it means that much to me. Everyday I feel like, I’m not helping by sitting in a classroom and I feel like I want to just close my books and go to the recruiting office and sign the paper, but I also realize that is not best suited to my abilities. So I guess what I’m trying to say is, I will follow my goals in life and use them to help other people follow theirs. That is why one day I will serve my home in the United Sates Armed Forces.
2007-12-20 15:24:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I joined the Navy over 22 years ago to serve my country and have always been ready to give my life in her defense. If there is anyone who has joined the military solely for the benefits, PLEASE stay away from me here in Iraq because I don't want you around me when we are involved in another firefight!!!..............knowing afterwards that you took cover the entire time because you don't want to get hurt, you just wanna do your time and get the benefits.
2007-12-21 08:58:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did along with many others who came from a background where our fathers, and their fathers served.
It is something every American should do, but we fight for democracy, so it is the way it is.
We had no cash bonus to enlist, very little chance of college education, and knew already that the VA benefits were far and few. But we served anyways.
Only a few can understand the feeling one gets when fighting side by side with your fellow countryman. I often miss the adrenalin rush of combat, it's like a drug to some of us, one we can never forget.
2007-12-20 14:34:48 · answer #6 · answered by Sgt Big Red 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Doesnt matter. Anyone joining during a time of war deserves respect and gratitude regardless of his or her reason for joining. I love my country. I love my bonus. But, some who join for the wrong reasons screw themsleves, thank god my battle buddies down at Fort Jackson love these great Untied States!
2007-12-20 15:14:06 · answer #7 · answered by Cody B 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I, SFC_Ollie do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God.
Been there said that, many times. Wished i could do it again.
2007-12-20 13:17:37 · answer #8 · answered by SFC_Ollie 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋
I took a significant pay cut to join the Army, and there was no enlistment bonus. No re-enlistment bonus when I did that, either. I joined for the "duty,honor,country" thing. Think what you want.
As for benefits, I'm using my GI Bill, yes. But if they hadn't offered it I still would have enlisted.
2007-12-20 16:45:37 · answer #9 · answered by MP_doc 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
i originally joined for the college money but now ive been in for 8 years and most likely will retire from the military
i joined for the wrong reasons but i stay for the right ones
SSG ADA
2007-12-20 14:20:00 · answer #10 · answered by adasgt1981 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋