Should I join the US Army? 26 y/o male?

n1tecrwl3r

This is going to be the unpopular answer, but I say re-enlist.

You obviously want to reclaim you honor by correcting the way you left the service. I would do it for that alone, but your reasoning for education is also strong. The military is a great way to get the real-world experience in either of those fields. It sounds like your self-esteem needs to be boosted by clearing up your past too.

A good salesman can always find a job, but you are only young enough to serve once, and personal honor is a great thing.

desertviking_00

If you were RE-4 before re-hab, what magic formula suddenly makes you RE-1? You appear to be someone who is drifting around, trying to find some purpose in life. That's O.K. But, using military service to try and satisfy that "itch" is not the way to go. Take some of that fat money you speak of, pay off that student debt and use some to pay your way through training in the fields you mentioned.
As a retired military man, I feel you are a risk for re-entry, because you give some pretty self-involved reasons for wanting to serve.

Weatherman

I would say not to.

But that is only because you are thinking of doing it for the wrong reasons

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abouch66

you're making pretty good money right now, and you'll be taking one hell of a pay cut if you come in as an E-1 making $1300 a month before taxes. I'd say if you want abit of excitement just go back to the guards. Although money isn't everything, do what'll make you satisfied with your life.

Mommymonster

Remember we are at war. I noticed there was nothing about loyalty to your country, love of your country, nor desire to re-up because you feel a pull to do what is right. Your only concern is yourself, not our nation as a whole. Stay home. I'd rather have someone who wants to defend our country rather than satisfy their own wants and needs. Sorry man.

non o u biznis

They own you in the military. You are theirs. Travel? Yeah to Iraq. Is this rating you have making it difficult to get employment? I suppose if you really think the college they offer will help you get a good civilian job, then maybe. So, it's up to you. Are you gonna get bored and do drugs again? It can be pretty boring cause you do not make a lot of money either. Nothing to do. Think long and hard. Plus they might punish you and you will make even less money, on reentering, cause of the drugs. Please, think for a long time on this.

Carol B

You need to make that decision for yourself. There is a war on and you could go. That is something only you can decide is worth the risk.

candleinthewind7579

NOW is NOT the safest time to be enlisting in the military. If you were my son, father, husband/boyfriend...I would be living in fear for you. Make the decision based on more than just yourself and your debts. I wish you the best...whatever you decide

Psychedelicy

yes!

did you enjoy your 4 years? and for the person who said that it was for the wrong reasons...

is it wrong to change the discharge status on resume and traveling, setting himself up for the civilian world, finding a more exciting job?

serve proudly and thanks for protecting me

roaddrvr43

My son went in the army at 26, he made it just fine. If you go back in for what ever reason. Remember this ,If you screw up this time it wont be a General it will be a BCD or a Dishonorable. With your type of discharge you will be lucky to get anything other than 11B. Reup,stay home? It's your decision. If you reup take what they offer. Do it because you want to serve the country, not your self.

John's Secret Identityâ„¢

Stay.

1. Nobody cares what kind of discharge you had any more than they care about your "permanent record" from high school.

2. Making what you say, if you're not too free a spender 7k should be no problem.

3. Save your money and go on vacation. You'll have more fun that way anyway.

4. Take some night classes if you want to learn a new trade. Again, save your money and enroll full-time when you're ready. In the fields you are interested in you should be able to make enough to pay off any student loans before too long.

5. Brother, this ain't the time to be getting into the military.

Greg K

Personaly I think that everyone should go through, at least a year, of military training, it will make a man out of you. On the other hand U.S. military is so srewed up right now and corrupted that I am not sure that you should. I want to join the army, more like military college but you know that right now it is practicaly impossible if you do not have some good connection with powers, who can get you in there.
But after all, man it is your choice, it will make a man out of you but if you go to Iraq you will just fight for nothing, and that is something that I would not like to do.

cubanito_pingudo

for that record i will say yes but dont risk your life be better an officer in the military i know the way how to be a officer in the US army.

LMiserab

For the long term advantage, It is good if you re-enlist. As you mentioned not only for your college scholarship but also for your long term retirement and social security benefit.

You may get 45k for now, but I am not sure whether you are eligible for pension and for retirement benefit. Do you have a good benefit with that furniture business? You have to consider all these. Good luck.

DOOM

Since you're prior service, the army won't pay your student loans. You will, however, get a steady paycheck that you can use toward that.

I say enlist if you want. I wouldn't personally want to sell furniture, regardless of the pay.

Also, since you got a drug related discharge, you're not eligible for every job just yet.

Wayne C

At 26, & presumably single, you have time to make money. Furniture sales is like selling anything that is not required, good times and bad times.

If they will take you back and you can STAY clean (I have 17 years sober) kick butt and take names. 2nd chances don't come every day!

SSG US Army 73-82

Dear Danyell,

if ur up 4 the challenge u should re-enlist

Mizunogolf

If you want to join for those reasons go for it. Also if you are a strong beliver in stopping those crazy people go for it.

Enan

No, the US army can go to war anytime and even if you want honour how much honour can you get by being in nthe most hated
army. Especially if you have close family or friends or anyone that could lean on you.

And beside it seems that you're doing fine

John T

If you're scared, say you're scared.

AT 45k a year, you can pay your college debts. If you won't, why would the Army want you back? So you can take the college money we offer those willing to serve their country?

You come back and you *better* be ready to serve your country. Sam have mercy on you, cause I won't.

Tusker9E

Yes.

MOVER

Re-enlist now!! What a great way to get your education and serve US. Good Luck

yahman

it sounds like you really want to do this...money isnt the only thing in life, do what YOU really WANT to do. and if you do decide to re-enlist, thank you for protecting my freedom

Christopher G

If you do, just make darn sure you don't go into ANY combat arms field. 'Nuff said.

Joseph M

I would re-enlist because it sounds like,since you have already been there, you would enjoy it more than what you do now.

xtianity

only after bush steps out of office....

carlinnn

i must say no one should join the army, then the world will be one step closer to being at peace :D

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