What makes men want to join the army?

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What compels citizens of the US to become a part of something greater than themselves? The answer is for the defense of freedom.

To serve their country..to see the world..lots of reasons.

Fast & Furious

There's the obvious answers like action etc, but more importantly - a structured career, you get out what you put in, and the chance to see the world. A decent pension and the honour of serving your country.

Leogirl0804

Have you never wanted to do something larger than yourself? Women join for the same reason too.

Chadders

A sense of duty and the chance to see the world, learn a trade, give something back to the country.

Slimboogy

To gain a sense of purpose and discipline inside themselves. A chance to be involved and take action in making this country, your home, the greatest free nation in the world. To stand up for the principles they believe this country stands for. Also, for career advancements, training and honor.

My world

The same thing that makes women want to join the Army. The fact that can receive on the job training, a college education, earn money, travel the world, and have some adventure. Not to mention that they are doing something honorable and patriotic.

Different people join for different reasons, but they all boil down to honor, duty, love of country, making something better for themselves and their families. I joined the Army to get out of my home town. There were no jobs, I couldn't afford college, and I wanted to see the world. I learned a good job, saw the world, got a degree, and was able to create a good life for myself and my family.

God bless them all

george_graham_crayford

sense of purpose
discipline
a career where physical strength means something and intelligence is only a bonus

The proper question should be. "Why do women join the Army."? This is a question I will never be able to answer and will never accept an answer to.

Ray B

Most want a better life, no jobs, no hope in their home town. Some want to run away from something.

rowdy

To put something back in, instead of just taking. You probably wouldn't understand.

Rattler M

I joined the RN to serve my country and defend your right to ask such questions.

buggerlugs

different reasons im sure-i know men who just want to fight for their country and i know young lads who want to join as noone else will employ them

hussaen ali

Money (in the USA).

CLIVE C

Its for the `Queen`, + having adventures on the way. That's the reason.

dodgedifferent01

the sense of belonging to an organization much bigger than themselves. To be a part of history. To better their self. For school. For money. For benefits that will last them the rest of their lives. the list is endless....

For a Brit, a sense of purpose, there's no greater feeling than marching into battle with your brothers by your side. To serve your country is the greatest honour any man can have. The Yanks well they just like guns.

shawnn

The same reason women do opportunity and duty.

Coolbreeze

To get a paycheck!! and to support their family!!

nuclearmonkeydeath

some feel they can make a difference.
some feel they are serving their countries.
some think that it will be easy.
SOME JUST WANT TO GET THEIR HANDS ON A GUN AND KILL.

consultingpotentialrecruits

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The Fat Controller

i sense of belonging and because the good times generally outweigh the bad for most military types

ALunaticFriend

Honor.
Love of country.
Duty to the great country of the US.
Protect your family.
Learn strength and discipline.
See the world for free.

RANDLE W

Duty, Honor, Country.

woznotwoz

All sorts of reason from feeling you want to serve your country to it's a good career in which you have a chance of promotion and travel round the world. You will also receive a pension at the end of it if your in it for the long haul.
It generally gives you a good grounding in life and also gives you an opportunity to learn a trade depending on what you decide to do.

scallywag

They watched too many John Wayne movies.

sjsosullivan

There are many reasons:
- dead end economy in a city, suburb, or rural area
- a sense of doing something for the good of the nation
- a need for direction

These are three of the reasons I heard most in the Navy, about why guys joined. Well, aside from the macho, gung-ho crap.

Jim C

Because its worthwhile and exciting.

BlackIce Mikel

u ask a lot of question in a shokrt period of time strong or loness

Meeeee!

testosterone

fivetoze

gung ho ism

testosterone..and good recruiting bull ****..

wars happen, and men fight in them. i just finished reading bob masons chickenhawk.. vietnam from a helicopter.. excellent book. id love to fly in a huey..not too sure about getting shot at though.

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