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Why Did You Join The Military?

Why Did You Join The Military?

If you were ever part of the military, why did you join? How long did you serve, what branch, etc.?

Military Join You Why

I was in the United States Marine Corps for two years. I had always planned to go into the Air Force when I finished high school. I figured the military could give me a skill and pay me while I was learning it.

Well, I went to sign up. The recruiting office was a long narrow building with the Marine Corps recruiting office on one end, then Navy, Army and Air Force. I entered in the side where the Marine Corps office was. The recruiter sold me a line about being one of the few, and elite. I bought it hook, line and sinker.

Why Did You Join The Military? History & Civil Business Politics

I joined before 9/11 happened. I had already finished college and was not looking to the military as a stepping stone. Instead, I joined the military because I think all should earn and contribute to the freedom they enjoy. I have had family members in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. Now it was my turn to represent my generation and its values.

Military Join You Why

As you can most likely tell from my username, I am in the US Navy. I have been in for about a year . I joined because I wanted a way to obtain my college education without going into debt. There was also an element of patriotism , and maybe a little romantism in the dicision, since my Uncle's service, and his stories of the Navy inspiring me to join. Lastly, I needed to get my life jump started, to achieve my goals. I think joining the military is a complex decision, but mostly because it presents an oppurtunity.

Military Join You Why

I joined not long after high school. A friend of my brother had joined and told me how much he was enjoying it. Not long before I joined he invited me on a family and friends cruise on Abe from San Diego to Seattle. I went and talked to a recruiter after I got back. I enjoyed my time in and then I left. The Navy did more for me than I could have hoped for. I received an education, saw a bunch of stuff, and the GI Bill helped me to go for some more education after I got out.

Why Did You Join The Military?

My father has been in the Indian Army for the past 27 years and I have lived the Army life through him. He is serving in the Armoured Corps. I am waiting to finish my college and join the Army and be a "Tank Guy" just like my dad.

Why You Join Military

Joined the army reserves out of high school. I just kind of did it, felt at the time I should. Only had two years served before I got a medical discharge, but I enjoyed the time I was in.

Why You Join Military Politics Business Civil & History

I'm currently serving in a branch of the Royal Naval Reserves called the URNU (University Royal Naval Unit). We train once a week, and go to sea during the holidays and weekends on our ship (an Archer class P2000 Patrol boat). I'm an Officer, currently with the rank Officer Cadet, I should hopefully be a Midshipman by the Summer. I joined because I've always had a strong interest in the RN, but want to be a full-time teacher when I graduate, so the reserves allows me to combine both ambitions.