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Naval Reserves by PeripheralxMvmnt on 26 Jun, 2009 13:43
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Hey guys, Ive got an appointment with a recruiter Monday (6/29) about joining the Naval Reserves. Any pointers you all could give me other than "Take it all with a grain of salt"? haha.
Thanks so much guys! -
#1 by D.A.L.U.I. on 26 Jun, 2009 14:31
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Do it if you feel your service is in the best interest of the country and that is your only real interest--i.e. you'd do it for free.
If you feel that you'll get a good "retirement" deal, some extra $$$, some "free" travel and possible access to the PX--please cancel the appointment.
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#2 by BaldRob on 26 Jun, 2009 16:53
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Go for it! I actually started out in the reserves before I went active duty...
And yes, you will get some extra $$, access to the NEX (PX is for wussie army and AF), and definitely free travel... plus you'll be serving your country!
A good friend of mine left the active Navy and went into the reserves... he loves it! -
#3 by PeripheralxMvmnt on 29 Jun, 2009 06:43
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No, my main reason is that I honestly feel a (excuse the cliche) "call to duty". Ive been wanting to do this since I got out of high school and didnt. The money and all the other stuff, yeah, thats cool, but its not the main reason.
Thanks so much guys. I appreciate the advice. I have to admit im a bit nervous, but very excited. -
#4 by marty22 on 29 Jun, 2009 07:23
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Peripheral: a good thing youre doing. Be careful and make sure u get that extra pension from the govt. And, of course, u wont need a haircut to comply.
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#5 by tomgallagher on 29 Jun, 2009 08:47
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Real men join the Army or the Marines but you go ahead and join the swabbies. They do a pretty good job.
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#6 by PBurke on 29 Jun, 2009 16:53
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Real men join the Army or the Marines but you go ahead and join the swabbies. They do a pretty good job.
that was a bit harsh!!! kudos to you wanting to serve your country bro. no matter the branch. -
#7 by PeripheralxMvmnt on 30 Jun, 2009 14:53
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Real men join the Army or the Marines but you go ahead and join the swabbies. They do a pretty good job.
Once i earn my place, we can continue this conversation Tom.... haha
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#8 by PeripheralxMvmnt on 30 Jun, 2009 14:57
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Well, the meeting went well, but I wouldnt be making as much as I thought I would. But what should I expect for two days out of the month? Thankfully, Ill go in as an E-3 because of my 4 years of NJROTC. Do any of you all know if its required for my employer to continue to pay for my time away?
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#9 by tomgallagher on 30 Jun, 2009 15:04
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Real men join the Army or the Marines but you go ahead and join the swabbies. They do a pretty good job.
Once i earn my place, we can continue this conversation Tom.... haha
Sure thing. It's all in good fun. Has been going on since 1776 I think. Good luck to you. -
#10 by tomgallagher on 30 Jun, 2009 15:07
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Well, the meeting went well, but I wouldnt be making as much as I thought I would. But what should I expect for two days out of the month? Thankfully, Ill go in as an E-3 because of my 4 years of NJROTC. Do any of you all know if its required for my employer to continue to pay for my time away?
Most of the Reservists that I knew used two weeks paid vacation time in the summer. -
#11 by tomgallagher on 30 Jun, 2009 15:10
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Real men join the Army or the Marines but you go ahead and join the swabbies. They do a pretty good job.
that was a bit harsh!!! kudos to you wanting to serve your country bro. no matter the branch.
Agreed.