Does anyone have any good things to say about joining the army?

good luck

mike_one_zero

It offers many great opportunities, but be smart about it. Pick a job that you will like and can benefit you in the future when you get out. Also , look to joining the guard or reserves, some states pay a lot for college even if you are just in the national guard. If you do join, take advantage of the opportunities for studying while serving. A lot of young people join and waste time and money going out and doing worthless things. Nothing wrong with having fun with friends, but not at the expense of achieving your long term goals.

Save money and study while you are in...just a little advise from a SSG and a college graduate. I worked 2 and sometimes 3 jobs to pay my way though college and graduate dept free, so don't think the military is your only option for financing school. I joined to serve so I like being in the Army, just make sure your motivations for joining are going to keep you going when you are making the sacrifices that come to all of us who are serving in the military. Good luck with your decision.

inked girl

you should go for it, make yourself, and your country proud!!

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andy m

yes its the only place in the world you can kill people and
get paid for it

p.s. hair cuts are not free they cost $5.00

peterbritt10

my sister is joining the navey. u wont be home a lot and u might get shot and the goverment owns u when u get in but its a good investment pluse if u want to go to the army u should go for it and u would make your country proud

Ashley W

Hey you get free medical and dental covers money for college rent money then your BASIC pay you will be really good off you will also get a enlistment bounce in most cases

Chaoboy

Good place to develop discipline. Opportunities to travel. Decent medical for your family, (at least when I was younger and dad was in the army, you guys still have CHAMPUS?)

And if you can stick it out long enough, decent retirement...

zero_g_unto_me

if your a dude you get a free hair cut

morpheus

waht army?

of usa?

to fight for fascist police state?

better fight for namibia then for a fascist police state

Annie's World

And you would be serving your country. I thank you in advance.

PersyCuter

Joining the Army is a personal choice. The money that they offer for college, the signup benefits are quite impressive, and there are the life-long bonds of friendship, the travelling, and the memorable experiences.

You should ask further at www.goarmy.com and request an info pack.

gnomef0cker

You'll see the world and make a lot of friends... Join the air force, you can jump ranks a lot quicker and its much safer... Not as safe as the National Guard though... but you don't get to go anywhere if you're with them :

Emily d

its good to join the army, that means that your wanting to save the country. i would'nt do it if i were you cause, you need to spend your life wisley but go to collage, and go to the army if thats your goal . and your family will be so proudm of you if you do it. so you do what you want to do.

JBR

You can only spend that college money if you survive Iraq.. keep that in mind..

homegirlfabe

Great if you're the type who needs a little disapline. My brother in law joined and it changed his life in that way. Granted, it wasn't for him and he got out when he could. He still draws on that training when he has to get something done.

Alexandra G

There are much safer and less stressful ways to get money for college. But if you insist, I suggest you join for three years, start taking college classes as soon as you get out of training (either online or on campus), make a graceful (that is, honorable) exit after your time is up with an AA under your belt, and then use your GI bill money to finish. That's the way to get the most out of it because the Army is paying you to go to school and paying your tuition while you're in and pays for your tuition after you're out

BluntTrama

Absolutely, you will learn things about yourself that you never imagined. I can say this though, don't join if you're only interested in the benefits. It can be a great way of life, and you'll do more before you are 25 than most people do in their entire lives.

whatever

NO. Do not join the army.

creepydevil

You join the forces not because of monetary benefits. You want to serve because of your passion to protect the people you love.

Yes, the benefits are great but the risk is very high. There are many cases of soldiers who died during training. One may even be stuck at a certain rank if one's performance is not as good or not well liked by his brothers in arms or superiors.

Joining the army is fun as you can learn very different things from people who go for 8-5 jobs. You will have lots of stories to tell your families and children next time! Your friends will also be amazed by your numerous great experiences! For Infantry, you have to walk alot. For the Army, join the Armour. The Armour guys are able to promote relatively faster than Infantry soldiers. Air Force and Navy is interesting as you can travel to many places.

The army is also the great equaliser! Everyone is equal in the Armed Forces (but not equal in rank).

Think about it carefully and wish you all the best! =)

Anonymous M

Yeah, you learn a lot of life lessons, and you can feel pride in that you are fighting for your country.

auntiegrav

Great place to get started if you can learn to follow orders. If you want to get smart, learn to keep your mouth shut and don't try to understand why things happen too much, just know that there is usually a reason for the stupid things, and the rest that the military does is just blind luck. "No plan survives the first engagement with the enemy."
It can get you to college. Make sure you check with your congresspersons for possibly appointments to military academies, also, and check for ROTC potential before enlisting just to get in. Ask to talk to the officer recruiters. Don't rule out other services, like the Navy or Air Force, either. The Navy has always been a volunteer type organization, and does some things better, but you might have to go out to sea (that's the downside for a lot of people). Don't worry about swimming.

Leader Lady Sue

The Military is a wonderful experience especially for young people who aren't quite sure of what direction they want to go for their future. It gives you a well rounded experience of life outside of your town. You meet people of other cultures, and beliefs and learn to live with differences and hardships. And you get to travel at the government expense

DivaStar

not really...........i don't want to die over iraq

Randy

Although I was discharged in 1959, my time in the Army is some of my best memories.

krystal

you will get to travel, i got to go to Germany and I loved it. you will make a lot of close friendships that will last a lifetime. who told you about the benefits though, if it was a recruiter he probably sugar coated everything. the best advice i can tell you, is if you want something, like money for college, get it in your contract when you enlist. if you have any questions you can email me.

mole

the opportunity to see the world, learn new skills and earn respect for serving your country.

Boredstiff

I was in for 11years and it was fine. You get responsibility, job satisfaction, and experience. If that is what you want to do go for it. You will never forget it and will have a sense of accomplishment knowing that very few people have done what you did!

god nose

Ok good, join now!!!

|Soldier|

You can expect much from the Army, including of what your getting. Joining the Army is a great experience both after high school and/or during college, whichever your joining. But after your serving years, dont expect much from that. Good luck with your career. You'll do fine.

-About the money thing, you could ask your high school counselor for beneficial finance.

Spike Wilbury

Don't do it. They can ship you off to some faraway country and force democracy on a country like in Iraq that doesn't want it...you can get your **** blown away....and for what?

Go to college in America...take out a college loan....

If America is attacked, then defend it....but don't go fighting someone else's war....

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