I messed up and reenlisted in the army and now i just want out any imputs?

Bullwinkle Moose

If you raised you hand and took the oath I'd say you have a problem. Talk to the chaplain or your C.O.

*~HoNeYBeE~*

See about changing your status. You can go from active to National Guard or Reserves, I'm pretty sure, and you can be close to your family that way. I would take it to the officer or NCO who is in charge of you (remember that you should always go through your chain of command, lowest to highest) and see what your options pertaining to changing your status is. I don't think that this is a bad thing, it's not for everyone, and definately not right for all times during your life. I wouldn't do something like tell them you are gay or something though, because that dishonorable discharge will follow you around for the rest of your life. Just see what your options are, and be honest with who you talk to, you're not the first soldier who has gone through this, and you won't be the last.
Good Luck!

This is hard but the only advice I can give you is.. sometimes I think people forget what being a civilian is really like so they miss it and want out. But I have seen to many people get out of the military and end up having nothing or doing nothing and wish they would have stayed in. I think that you are there for a reason. Don't mess it up, just try to ride it out and things will be okay. It must be hard to have started the military so young, I can't imagine but do you know what you want to do when you get out? Just remember to have dignity don't do something stupid to get kicked out or lie, that will just make you look bad. Hang in there!!!

raiderking69

I ralize it is hard for you and I appreciate your service. If I could I would re-enlist, I truly miss the service. That being said, put yourself in the proper frame of mind to do your job, stay alive come home and remember. Service members in WW2 fought until the fight was over. They didn't have rotations home, had worse food, medicine, inferior weapons. The only thing they had was an honorable enemy. You will be in my prayers this evening.

Steve G

Sounds like you are homesick. I was very homesick also, but looking back, I wish I had overcome that feeling and stayed in. I would have a nice pension by now. Chin up. 20 years goes by very quickly.

W E J

you cant go back, nothing stays the same. try changing MOS's. Iwish I had stayed. Im trying to get back in but my age is now an issue. if i had stayed in i could have retired 2 yrs ago. i joined at 17 in 1984. i loved the Army, hated the 3rd ACR.

Liz

First of all thanks for serving our country!! Secondly, just finish it's not worth it to not get your honorable discharge. Things could be worse, just try to see the positives about each day. If you need to talk please email me: l_iza_rdv@yahoo.com.

yes_its_me

I spent thirty years in the same Army you hate. I was seventeen when I went in as an Infantryman. When I got bored with the unit I was in and drinking and partying were taking their toll, I applied for Air Assault School and it changed my whole perspective. I found out that I loved to fly and that caused me to start taking College Classes and apply for flight training. I never looked back after that and the Army and Aviation became one with me. I am now retired with a great pension, have used my benefits to get a Post Graduate education, and now am nearing a second retirement. Did I always love the Army, hell no, was I ever disgruntled and wanted to quit, hell yes! However I stuck it out and life has been more than good to me.

MrsHooah

In this day and age, it is very hard to get out of the Army compared to maybe five years ago. My husband has injuries that should have prevented him from being redeployed.. As the result of being injured, due to being forced to do PT in rain from the first injury, he soon had a difficult time being able to pass his PT test.. However, he still had to redeploy even though he hadn't passed his PT test in quite awhile.
While I was reading a few of the answers, I was very intrigued by both the idea that you may be suffering from depression and also the second to last person who posted and billydavisii, they were both very inspirational and enlightening and I commend them both for their service.
I wish you luck.. My husband also re enlisted on his first deployment, now he has approximately 4 years left. It's easy to regret it, but more honorable to finish up the contract. I know that speaking to someone regarding these sorts of issues may be hard while deployed but it might be a good idea to try to speak to a higher up you can trust.

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You are probably suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder after being on so many deployments. Seek some medical attention so you have someone to talk to. Maybe you could get a medical discharge based on a documented disorder.

If you do have to stay the rest of the time, just know that Americans are proud of you for the job you are doing. My ex husband was in the army for 20 years and I was along with him for 19. I appreciate the job you are doing and fully understand being separated from family. You will find, that having the exposure to other locations in the USA and world, will make you an open minded American Citizen. Right now there is a purpose for you being right where you are at. You might not understand the meaning, but one day you will.

I would suggest to you to find some sort of hobby or sport to keep you occupied while you are off duty. Something that will totally take your mind off of your job. Does the military still have the B.O.S.S. program? You could do some things with them if you have free time. I always remember that on holidays there were local families here in the U.S. and in Germany that would host single soldiers to dinners. You might be interested in something like that.

Just redirect your mind to positive thoughts. Find positive ways to focus on your military career right now so you are not feeling so miserable. You control how you feel. Before your know it your enlistment will be up and you can get out. Until then, make the best of an undesirable situation. God Bless you and Thank you for serving my country.

eg_ansel

Cliam insanity
definition of insanity: doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.
or tell them it's against your religion to kill
IE: ten commandments, thou shall not kill
it would be true

gregory_dittman

This actually might be a wise move. The U.S. is heading into another ressession and you will still have a job, free health care, a home and the money for college when you get out. I'm sure pan handling gets boring (because of the resession) after awhile too.

Neil G

take to your commanding officer

Sgt. VietnamVet

If you can't be a man and fulfil your obligation, reckon you can just tell 'em your gay. That'll get you out.

pizza_gage

if u want out of all the action go to a area of asia like mongolia or vietnam and stay there for a while and when u wish to go back to where ever ur fighting than its just a short travel 4 sum1m in the military u can just go right back trust me maby take some of ur squad members -future military person lt.gage -_-` (in about 8 or 9 or 10 years whn i turn 18,19 or 20

Hex W

tell them your gay

DKlyde

1. Claim you're gay
2. Apply for CO status
3. Desert they wont come looking for you and it didn't hurt the occupant of the white house.

crazy medic

claim consiencious objector, meaning you don 't believe in war and killing anymore. You said you've been deployed a few times and have served our great country with honor. I don't think you'll have a problem getting out on those grounds. email me if you want to know how i got out on a medical discharge/unfit for duty and an honorable discharge. multiplesof1@gmail.com thanks comrade though for serving!!!

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