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Did you/ Have you ever serve in the Military?

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The "No I would like to/if there was a need I would" is not a good choice, in my opinion. For instance, I would not like to be in the military but if the USA were invaded and needed people quick in the military I would join.
 
Originally posted by: UpGrD
Yes I did, 5yrs Army. Best thing I ever did, was glad when I got out, but I miss it every day.......
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There is nothing to miss about endless police calls, long field days, extra duties and having to put up with bullshit every day. The only thing I miss are unlimited ammos and my friends.
 
Originally posted by: JoLLyRoGer
US Air Force 1998-2004

2E1X3 - Ground Radio Maintenance

12th Air Force

612th Air Communications Squadron

DAVIS-MONTHAN AFB, AZ 1999-2004 (With several TDY's in that time)
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Heh, I was 2E1X1, satellite/wideband comm.
 
US Air Force

1C6X1 Space Systems Specialist

2nd Space Warning Squadron

Buckley Air Force Base, Denver Colorado
 
Yes and I matured more in my first week of boot camp than I had in 18 years of life. Looking back it was probably the 1 smart choice I made in my youth.
 
The Army taught me leadership that I would never have learned in real life. I'll never regret signing up 🙂

-=bmacd=-
 
17 years in the US Army Field Artillery. Hooah!

Okay, I guess I'm supposed to list my MOS's.

71L: Administrative Specialist
13E10: Field Artillery Fire Direction Control Specialist

Then I went to OCS and became 13E: Field Artillery Officer

It is absolutely the best thing I ever did to change my life for the better. It definitely straightened me out and taught me responsibility and gave me a purpose like I never had before or since.
 
I didn't, and I wish I had. Back in the late 70s when I was of age, joining the military was a very unpopular thing for middle-class white kids to do - and quite often the ones who enlisted did so because they were ordered to by a judge. It was a different time.

But in hindsight I see I really needed to learn the things the military had to teach: discipline, teamwork, toughness, motivation and patriotism. And unlike today, I never would've come within 1000 miles of actual combat.

So I always try to give respect to the soldiers and vets I meet, unless they're complete assholes.

edit: To answer the poll, if I was 20 years younger I'd enlist, absolutely. If I was 15 years younger I'd give it very serious thought.
 
Actually, I wanted ot go into the Navy but I was talked out of it. I'm happy with my current situation now. I would go into the military without question if there was a need, though. Though, I think the only need would be defending our soil if someone attacked.
 
US Navy, 1986-1996
USS Florida (G) SSBN-728, 1988-1992


i highly recommend military service to all
i don't regret it at all, even though i was miserable at times. it was a good life choice for me
 
The obligatory army service was erased the year I'd have enlisted, so I didn't join the military.
Low wages, poor living standards, no chance of actually defending my country. Pointless.
 
Royal Navy, Great Britain for 3 years, 4 months & 29 days. Best thing i've ever done and if I had the opportunity to go back I would drop everything to do so.
 
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