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Various Non-Bald Discussions => Military/Serviceman => Topic started by: teenthatshavessometimes on August 12, 2008, 06:33:59 PM
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hey all you sly guys
and gals
i am still in high school, but i have been thinking abiout what i want to do after h.s.
and one thing that really makes me think are the marines
i have thought about enlisting when i am of age
can any of you servicemen tell me what its like
stay sly!
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Teen, as a retired Marine Gunnery Sergeant I can tell you that no words can fully convey the actual experience of becoming a Marine. You have heard stories and seen films like Full Metal Jacket that attempt to portray bootcamp but that is Hollywood and nothing comes close reality. You have to experience it, no one can really tell you about it. I will say that whether you join for 4 years or a career, it requires dedication 24/7 to your country and your Corps. It IS something that no one can ever take from you and you will belong to a brotherhood unlike any other in our nation.
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thank you for your input sir :popo
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Don't call me sir, I worked for a living ;D
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LMAO, I haven't heard that since boot camp.
Red
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heard what?
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Don't call me sir, I worked for a living ;D
ok sorry :popo
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Don't call me sir, I worked for a living ;D
ok sorry :popo
It's something NCOs (Non-Commissioned Officers) say when someone addresses them as 'Sir'.
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oh ok, i get it now!
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Ow hell, not the Marine thing again....... 8)
Do you want to experience something new? Something exciting? Do you want to travel? Do you want to meet new people? Do you want to be yelled at, told you are worthless, told you are lower than worm SH*T. Do you want to run every morning 5 to 10 miles. and do endless numbers of push-ups. Do you want to be told how to fold your clothes, make your bed, shine your shoes, wipe your ass? Do you want to learn that what you thought you could do is actually more than you could have imagined. Do you want to meet friends that you will have for the rest of your life? Do you want to learn what Respect is, Honor, Discipline, Pride, and Humility?
If you answered YES to these questions, then you should join the military..........Pick the one You think is right for you. They all have Pro's and con's..........
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Great response slyinglide. Well said O0
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wow.................i will have to think about it
what are the pros and cons of each branch?
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Depends on how well you like to eat !! :)
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lol anything else!
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What do you want to do with your life? What are you goals and ambitions? It's hard to tell you the pros and cons of each branch....it all depends on what you are looking to do with your life and any special interests that you may have....
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well, im still young, i want to hear about the different branches so i can figure it out
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Brkeatr is right. You have to look at what each branch has to offer for jobs (MOS) and base locations if that's an issue. My personal opinion is if your gonna do it, go all the way with it. That's why I joined the Corps. I will say this though, military life, even if it's not a career choice is not for everyone.
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well, i really want to do something special, someting that not many else do. like the bumper stick i saw said
"the few, the proud, the marines"
well, can you give me the pros and the cons of the marines and the army?
if i enlist i am pretty sure i would pick one of those 2
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Well the saying went for the marines, muscles are required, inteligence not essentual.LOL. Be careful which ever u join.
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and the army
i still havent made a dession, so if someone wants to say someting about an branch of the military, they are welcome to
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Well the saying went for the marines, muscles are required, inteligence not essentual.LOL. Be careful which ever u join.
But any Marine will tell you that army is Aren't Real Marines Yet! lol
#i&@
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lol, would you say thats true?
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I use that line a lot with some of my army friends. All the branches say they are better than the rest. It all comes down to what you want to get out of the experience and how far you want to go with it. In my opinion, the Corps is the hardest and best basic training there is. The army has a better variety of jobs (MOS's) and the Air Force has more computer/technical jobs. The navy has better higher pay (in the civilian world) jobs like medical professionals and lawyers.
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I use that line a lot with some of my army friends. All the branches say they are better than the rest. It all comes down to what you want to get out of the experience and how far you want to go with it. In my opinion, the Corps is the hardest and best basic training there is. The army has a better variety of jobs (MOS's) and the Air Force has more computer/technical jobs. The navy has better higher pay (in the civilian world) jobs like medical professionals and lawyers.
please go into more detail, this is very helpful, which sees the least action, and the most
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Air Force man....
I'm not just saying that because I'm a recruiter either. Whatever branch you join you can bet to be taken care of. We all have the same benefits.
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Go to the recruiting office NOW and check them all out. Let them sell themselves onto you. I grew up Navy and my father was a recruiter... I checked them all out and preferred Air Force over the Navy only because of computer technology. But today they are about the same. Which branch of service you thrive at will depend on your intelligence level as well. :-)
Air Force man....
I'm not just saying that because I'm a recruiter either. Whatever branch you join you can bet to be taken care of. We all have the same benefits.
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Go to the recruiting office NOW and check them all out. Let them sell themselves onto you. I grew up Navy and my father was a recruiter... I checked them all out and preferred Air Force over the Navy only because of computer technology. But today they are about the same. Which branch of service you thrive at will depend on your intelligence level as well. :-)
Air Force man....
I'm not just saying that because I'm a recruiter either. Whatever branch you join you can bet to be taken care of. We all have the same benefits.
thanks, but im a little young to talk to the recruiters yet
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One of the most overlooked branches of service is the Coast Guard. With the enemy bringing the fight to us, homeland security is becoming more important. When I was younger (in the days of the draft), I looked into the CG and the Navy. Went Navy, but it was a tough decision.
And, don't think that the CG misses out on all the action. We had Coast Guard detachments with us in Vietnam.
You aren't too young to talk to the recruiters. Just tell them that you are under age right now and just looking for information for the future. They will be glad to talk to you. They are active duty personnel, and most of them have great stories to tell.
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well, my dad was in the army, i will talk to him about it
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No you are not too young to go now!!! Now matter your age.. you can spend the time learning what branch of service is best for you. I was 12 when I first started taking the ASVAB... Once I got old enough to seriously take it I was ACE'ing it!! :-) My daughter did the Delayed Entry Program and by the time she was in for the year she was graduating boot camp an E2.
Check it out... start now...
Take the test now... Improve yourself!!
http://www.asvabprogram.com/
Go to the recruiting office NOW and check them all out. Let them sell themselves onto you. I grew up Navy and my father was a recruiter... I checked them all out and preferred Air Force over the Navy only because of computer technology. But today they are about the same. Which branch of service you thrive at will depend on your intelligence level as well. :-)
Air Force man....
I'm not just saying that because I'm a recruiter either. Whatever branch you join you can bet to be taken care of. We all have the same benefits.
thanks, but im a little young to talk to the recruiters yet
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ok, thanks for the advice!
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wow.................i will have to think about it
what are the pros and cons of each branch?
Do you like to take boat rides.....Navy
Do you like Airplanes....Airforce
Do you want to challenge yourself physically, mentally, emotionally....Army and Marines
Technologically advanced id the Airforce and Navy
Learn to kill people Army and Marines
To make rank quickly and have a lot of fun... Army and Marines
To learn a job and get out after2 or 4 years and make a good living in the civilian world.... Airforce and Navy
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thanks!
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wow.................i will have to think about it
what are the pros and cons of each branch?
Do you want to challenge yourself physically, mentally, emotionally....Army and Marines
And the Navy... and some jobs in the Chair Force...
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One of the most overlooked branches of service is the Coast Guard. With the enemy bringing the fight to us, homeland security is becoming more important. When I was younger (in the days of the draft), I looked into the CG and the Navy. Went Navy, but it was a tough decision.
And, don't think that the CG misses out on all the action. We had Coast Guard detachments with us in Vietnam.
You aren't too young to talk to the recruiters. Just tell them that you are under age right now and just looking for information for the future. They will be glad to talk to you. They are active duty personnel, and most of them have great stories to tell.
The coast guard isn't a part of the DOD, they're DOT. They have the same benefits, and get hazard pay depending on where the go and what their job is. I'd say the coast guard would be and awesome job, but if you have any injuries to your ankles, knees, hips, that may not be the way to go for you..... I'm an Airforce vet, and my dad is retired green beret, my little brother was a sniper in the army and now he's a recruiter. my mom was also in the army and airforce. It's all about preference. I wouldn't choose the marines hust because you heard that they are the toughest. it all depends on the person going through it. I've heard people compair bootcamp to highschool football practice. So talk to the recruiters and figure out whats best for you. good luck brother!
Ice
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Marines are trained to kill people and break things. And I'm glad they're out there.
HOORAH!
My grandfathers were both in the Navy.
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The navy is the best cause they just get to relax on a boat. It's basically a free cruise.
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The navy is the best cause they just get to relax on a boat. It's basically a free cruise.
I think BaldRob and some of the other sly guys who have served in the Navy will take issue with that statement. My best friend served two years in Bahrain after 9/11 would definitely have a thing or two to say about his "free cruise" as you put it.
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It's funny the nonsense that people that have never been there come up with.
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Heheh Dudes i think you're taking Dog a little too seriously.
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Eh whatever, the navy provides the coolest looking suits IMO.