The Military., Ever thought about it? Options

[Shahin]

I don't know how to make a poll so I'm just gonna do it.

Has anyone in here ever considered a military career? Whether it be the:

Army
Air Force
Coast Guard
National Guard
Reserves
Marines
Navy

I have probably left out a few because I always forget things when it comes to write things down. I am seriously thinking about pursuing an Army career. I have been thinking about it since...well since I was about 6 haha. Probably after College, gotta be an officer ya know. : )

Anyone?

[angel-roh]

I once wanted to work for the Navy thingy... like when I was in 10th grade. But that's been changed... oh wells, i have many goals haha.

[demolished]

I'm planning to be one of them after high school. i'm not quite sure and i'm taking career and pathway class.

[lKVNiiKINKYl]

nope never did never wanted to
i guess its bc its the whole i think this country sucks because ive been harassed by people everywhere i go -_- and the only people...well this is my own buisness but yeah military is a no no for me =)

[empyrean102]

i tried air cadets but...
after i went to corporal (third year type) i quit... nothing to offer me i guess, that's as slose as i ever inted to getting near to millitary

[Shahin]

I'm planning to be one of them after high school. i'm not quite sure and i'm taking career and pathway class.

Being one of what lol? Army? Navy? AF? Any of the rest?

Lo Mein- The whole country sucks?

[dahding]

never really wanted to. wouldn't want that lifestyle.

[demolished]

Being one of what lol? Army? Navy? AF? Any of the rest?

Lo Mein- The whole country sucks?

OLD POST.
I'm planning to be one of them after high school. i'm not quite sure and i'm taking career and pathway class.

i dunno .. well, least one of the duty.

happy?

[Shahin]

I'm planning to be one of them after high school. i'm not quite sure and i'm taking career and pathway class.

Being one of what lol? Army? Navy? AF? Any of the rest?

Lo Mein- The whole country sucks?

[iheartjohn]

My baby daddy was Navy SEAL. But no, I'm not having thoughts of joining, whatsoever.

But if you are considering joining, be a Navy SEAL.

That is...if you're ready for Hell Week.

Oh, and I advise against the Army, if anything. A lot of SEALs I know say the Army is full of p**sies.

[*mzkandi*]

Nope never considered, would mind marrying a military man though.

[Shahin]

Oh, and I advise against the Army, if anything. A lot of SEALs I know say the Army is full of p**sies.

A lot of US Rangers and some former Delta Operators say the SEALS are full of faggots. So oh well.

[lKVNiiKINKYl]

Being one of what lol? Army? Navy? AF? Any of the rest?

Lo Mein- The whole country sucks?

Oh it's just when I was young and I lived in a community of many white people I was always harrassed and made fun of. Growing up becoming gay hasn't really helped and even when I'm on vacation or hanging out with some friends going to an amusement park or something I always here people mocking me. For example...I was at dorney with my friends and a group of kids were like what the eeff is a chink doing here...bah ok i overreacted with the whole country thing but yeah i just dont like how people are brought up i should say =)

[jennyjenny]

I wouldn't want to join the army. I'm too young and even though it would be for a good reason, it's just not my thing, I guess.

But they always send my brother these Army/Navy invitations and stuff. You can get like scholarships if you join, I think.

[Shahin]

Oh it's just when I was young and I lived in a community of many white people I was always harrassed and made fun of. Growing up becoming gay hasn't really helped and even when I'm on vacation or hanging out with some friends going to an amusement park or something I always here people mocking me. For example...I was at dorney with my friends and a group of kids were like what the eeff is a chink doing here...bah ok i overreacted with the whole country thing but yeah i just dont like how people are brought up i should say =)

I'm sorry to hear that. You should try coming to the Bay Area. Asian people galore : ). I'm an Iranian Muslim, so I get the ''terrorist'' remarks every once in a while. Only jokingly though..it's my nickname for football.

[lKVNiiKINKYl]

I would love too but this year and next year of high school until I can finally move out of here =)

[*anubis*]

yeah. i've thought about joining the military a few times here and there.

i wanted to try the air force, army, or navy.

experience a different part of life, ya know?

you don't have to always expect to strike it rich, or spend your life, working in an office cubicle--so that's one option to opt out of that.

and lo mein---

the main reason why so many people (generally white) like to pick on azn people is because most azn people just sit there and take it. we don't usually do anything about it--and just ignore it.

and fit it bothers you so much about it---sometimes you should stand up for yourself. when it comes to fighting, azn people and hispanic people are usually united very well, but white people don't usually back each other up. they are on their own.

and, from past experiences, most white guys (no offense to anyone) that make rascist remarks and such are p**sies. they can't even back up their own words. haha. it's an embarrassment.

[iheartjohn]

A lot of US Rangers and some former Delta Operators say the SEALS are full of faggots. So oh well.

Haha. Ever been through Hell Week?

[Shahin]

Haha. Ever been through Hell Week?

You are aware that other elite branches of the Military of exact replicas of Hell Week? And no, I personally have not. I'm 16, so I've done the next closest thing. Football in 90+ degree weather with no water breaks. God. Good times.

[iheartjohn]

You are aware that other elite branches of the Military of exact replicas of Hell Week? And no, I personally have not. I'm 16, so I've done the next closest thing. Football in 90+ degree weather with no water breaks. God. Good times.

Yeah, I am actually aware. What made you think I wasn't? From what I know, dating many Army and a few SEALs, since you seem to be up to the challenge, the Navy would probably be the better choice.

Do you know what happens during Hell Week, I wonder?

[Shahin]

Yeah, I am actually aware. What made you think I wasn't? From what I know, dating many Army and a few SEALs, since you seem to be up to the challenge, the Navy would probably be the better choice.

Do you know what happens during Hell Week, I wonder?

It's just I have always had my mind set on the Army. Starting off in maybe the airborne and moving going into the Rangers and then into Delta. Yes, miss. I am aware of what happens during Hell Week. : )

[SillyCourtney]

Well, in 5th grade I considered being in the Air Force. I really wanted to fly in those fighter planes. It still fascinates me. But, they would never let me because for one, I have major eye problems. I'm almost legally blind in both eyes. And now I've grown to very srongly dislike this country and I want nothing to do with it, so no. It isn't an option for me.

[Shahin]

Well, in 5th grade I considered being in the Air Force. I really wanted to fly in those fighter planes. It still fascinates me. But, they would never let me because for one, I have major eye problems. I'm almost legally blind in both eyes. And now I've grown to very srongly dislike this country and I want nothing to do with it, so no. It isn't an option for me.

You've grown to strongly dislike this country? Or this countries administration?

[bellpepper]

I thought about joining the Air Force or the Navy. But my mom prefers I go to college. What's ironic is that she was in the army.

[*incoherent*]

never really thought of myself as being in any of the postitions. i dont know why, but its just one of those jobs that doesnt interest me

[lKVNiiKINKYl]

yeah. i've thought about joining the military a few times here and there.

i wanted to try the air force, army, or navy.

experience a different part of life, ya know?

you don't have to always expect to strike it rich, or spend your life, working in an office cubicle--so that's one option to opt out of that.

and lo mein---

the main reason why so many people (generally white) like to pick on azn people is because most azn people just sit there and take it. we don't usually do anything about it--and just ignore it.

and fit it bothers you so much about it---sometimes you should stand up for yourself. when it comes to fighting, azn people and hispanic people are usually united very well, but white people don't usually back each other up. they are on their own.

and, from past experiences, most white guys (no offense to anyone) that make rascist remarks and such are p**sies. they can't even back up their own words. haha. it's an embarrassment.

well there's like one asian guy in my school and we are mortal enemies -_- he's the one whos making all the stupid cracks about me and he is the one who's usually starting crap with mee and all. plus im not really that big either, i'm like 5'4 and im soooo tiny compared to all of them. even if they aren't backed up, it's some asian kid who weights about 115 against some guy whos like 6 feet tall and could step on me -_-

[Shahin]

well there's like one asian guy in my school and we are mortal enemies -_- he's the one whos making all the stupid cracks about me and he is the one who's usually starting crap with mee and all. plus im not really that big either, i'm like 5'4 and im soooo tiny compared to all of them. even if they aren't backed up, it's some asian kid who weights about 115 against some guy whos like 6 feet tall and could step on me -_-

Strap up.

[lKVNiiKINKYl]

Strap up.

Meaning..

[Shahin]

Meaning..

Haha. I know this ain't fair, but weapons sir, weapons.

[lKVNiiKINKYl]

Haha. I know this ain't fair, but weapons sir, weapons.

Aww that would be cheating...

5 Minutes Later

DAMN IT! Where are those knives I just had?

[Shahin]

Aww that would be cheating...

5 Minutes Later

DAMN IT! Where are those knives I just had?

Lol! Well it would, but it might scared the guy! I've never used weapons but I'm always strapped with a knife. :) You never know when their sharpyness will come in handy :D.

[inlonelinessidie]

I have. I've always lived near military bases, and my father was in the Army, and I use to want to join. Wanted to be a nurse. Decided not to join though, military life is a hard one.

Think about your decision long and hard. There might be a possibility of you going to war, and it's NOT an easy thing. Gotta be ready mentally, physically, and emotionally.

[Shahin]

I have. I've always lived near military bases, and my father was in the Army, and I use to want to join. Wanted to be a nurse. Decided not to join though, military life is a hard one.

Think about your decision long and hard. There might be a possibility of you going to war, and it's NOT an easy thing. Gotta be ready mentally, physically, and emotionally.

My decision hasn't changed. Even with our current state of war.

[jaeman]

The United States Navy is my future.
But first, I'm gonna go the academy, no way am I becoming enlisted.

[xconnieLOOHOOx07]

Sorta off-topic...but can anybody list the rankings in the army from lowest to highest?

I know the lowest is Private...

It's confusing, and there are so many...0_0

[*anubis*]

well there's like one asian guy in my school and we are mortal enemies -_- he's the one whos making all the stupid cracks about me and he is the one who's usually starting crap with mee and all. plus im not really that big either, i'm like 5'4 and im soooo tiny compared to all of them. even if they aren't backed up, it's some asian kid who weights about 115 against some guy whos like 6 feet tall and could step on me -_-

hah. it's not about height.

it's about toughness.

size isn't all that's just the case. just like dogs, some of those tiny little terriors are scarier than the big st. bernards that just sit there and drool.

catch my drift?

[jackizzle]

my brother is goign to join the marines in a few years. they say hes liek the perfect person for it: strong tall good eye sight and al lthat stuff. but i never really thought about the military myself.

[Shahin]

Sorta off-topic...but can anybody list the rankings in the army from lowest to highest?

I know the lowest is Private...

It's confusing, and there are so many...0_0

I'll probably miss a few but I hope this helps.

Private [E-1] (Pvt)

Private [E-2] (Pvt)

Private First Class [E-3] (PFC)

Specialist, Fourth Class [E-4] (Spc)

Corporal [Command E-4] (Cpl)

Sergeant [Command E-5] (Sgt)

Staff Sergeant [Command E-6] (Sgt)

Sergeant First Class [E-7]

Master Sergeant [E-8 ]

First Sergeant [E-8]

Sergeant Major [E-9]

Command Sergeant Major [E-9 Grade]

Command Sergeant Major of the Army [E-9 special]

I'll post the Officer Corps ranks later. I have to go now :X

[*B5'zMami4Lyphe*]

Nope nope, I don't wanna get into that. Not my thing at all.

[*danielle_x3*]

I have, because in my school theres a program called "JROTC"

[aeyungg xd]

no ive never thought about it. i hate blood and gore, so ifi were to be sent out to war, id be traumatized. no joke.

[Shahin]

no ive never thought about it. i hate blood and gore, so ifi were to be sent out to war, id be traumatized. no joke.

Not all military posts are bloody or gory. That's the perk of having a technology-dependant army.

[sheddingtears]

yeah, the marines or navy. its my last resort though.

[*RockizLife*]

Yes, I have. The Marines. It's something I truely want to do. I have a huge sense of patriotism. I love America. My grandpa fought on Utah Beach in World War II and I have a lot of respect for the soldiers then and now. I'll probably go after highschool if I don't get into a college.

[parallel]

Yah. I thought about it. I wanted to do it until I found out that it was like selling yourself. Plus, my parents probably wouldn't let me. Even if I was an adult.

[*suddenly she*]

i used to want to be a seal.

but with my life like it is now, i'm pretty sick of conflict.
i'm about to be a part of jrotc though.

[*salcha*]

I was going to be in NJROTC, but my mom refused at the end.

[Paradox of Life]

Yes, I have. The Marines. It's something I truely want to do. I have a huge sence of patriotism. I love America. My Grandpa fought on Utah beach in World War II and I have a lot of respect for the soldiers then and now. I'll probably go after highscool if I don't get into a college.

Don't get yourself killed please. Better yet, get ito into college please.

Edit//

ARR, BRENDEN.

[*RockizLife*]

Don't get yourself killed please. Better yet, get ito into college please.

Edit//

ARR, BRENDEN.

Haha, paybacks, Miss Grammar Queen!

[Paradox of Life]

Haha, paybacks, Miss Grammer Queen!

Grammar*

[*RockizLife*]

Grammar*

That's what I had... Ok, enough spamming before I get in trouble

[YourSuperior]

No, not really. I have like once or twice. But I don't think that will EVER happen.

[medic]

When I get out of high school I am going to join the Army, when I am done with basic I am going to try and get into warrant officer school - if that happens (which the recruiter that comes to our school says I can make it), I’m off to Aviation School to learn how to fly a Black Hawk.

I would like to be a Marine but man, after watching some boot camp videos of what Marines have to go through - I don't think I have the strength and will to do it.

Here she is, that’s what I want to fly.


I did the deal on the US Army website where you answer questions and they tell you what your Strengths are and such. My #1 strength was leadership, and they recommended Warrant Officer School...... Wo0t

http://goarmy.com/paths/index.jsp?hmref=va

[*mipadi*]

For a long time, I wanted to be an army aviator, too. Thought it would be great to fly helicopters. I think the military is a great path, and a great way to return a favor to your country. I've lately been thinking about it because I could use the nice bonuses the Army offers for college, and my brother is in the army, and I really respect what he's doing it. I've thought about flying, but I don't think my eyesight is good enough to be a pilot. I spoke to a recruiter that knows my brother not too long ago, and I took the test they give recruits, the results of which he said pretty much guaranteed me a spot in Officer Candidate School, which interested me. I would really like to fly--I'd like to join the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment--but my eyesight isn't good enough to be a pilot, I think (although I could qualify for some other member of the aircrew).

Of course, I still think service to the government is a noble goal, so I am considering a job with the Department of Defense or possibly some organization within the US intelligence community upon graduation.

[heyyfrankie]

yes. i've thought about it but i'm most likely never going to do it. it doesn't really interest me.

[5ayuri]

When I was younger I would look at the Army comercials and would say that I wanted to join.
But now not so much.
I don't want to join the Army, don't know why I just don't.

[jue]

nopeee.
but is being a part of the CiA part of the military? cause dudeee CiA's are HOT(:

[miss barnes]

i would consider it after the war is over so i wouldnt have to go to iraq. my stepdad was in the army for 20 years...but he retired last year

[Spirited Away]

How interesting that this topic is brought up now.

Actually, I've been thinking of working in the military, more specifically the Army Reserves, after graduating for some time now. I had a plan to join as an officer not a private because I would have a degree and work in clerical for two/three years. After that, I'll go back to school to get a graduate degree... Just a couple of months ago, I wanted to quit cB for an internship with a government agency. That didn't work out...

Anyway, just yesterday I've finanlized my decision and it won't be the Army Reserves. I'm planning to join the Peace Corps. I think it'll prove to be a more rewarding experience for me.

[lilkrunkgurl]

Well my step dad is in the army i mean its ok and i live on base and he gets paid good and we have no taxes on base plus. The only real bad partabout it iz moving around alot. then u have to make friens all over again

[yummy_delight]

I've thought about it.

But, I'm probably the biggest wuss alive. At the first sound of gunfire, I'd probably go run and hide.

[jr0h]

hm well call me stupid but i really dont know the difference between all of them. but knowing some of them... sometimes i did think it'd be rreally cool if i joined something like one of those.

[DisneyPrincessKa...]

im in the civil air patrol. USAF aux. freakin sweet. i considered the air force for a while, decided against it though

[Sumiaki]

I'm thinking about joining the Navy... Maybe become a NAVY SEAL.

[*RiC3xBoy*]

Yes, but only as a last resort. Was thinking about joining the Air Force or The Marines.

[Sumiaki]

Yes, but only as a last resort. Was thinking about joining the Air Force or The Marines.

Good luck with Marines. (Airforce is way safer than marines)

[yukichan]

I'm thinking about it..Maybe the airforce..

[J-DraGoNz]

All military branches talk shit on each other. Essentially, none are really better then the other. MArines will always say they are the best and army will say this and that and navy will say this and that. whatever. its all just hype and competition. I'm in the military, its good stuff. btw the guy who posted ranks....in the army there is no e-5 or e-6 spc.. i dont know where you got that from? I've never heard of that in my life. maybe in other branches? i wouldnt know then. but not in the army. generally, i know a thing or two about the military so if you realyl are considering and want some non-biased advice, come hit me up.

[*kryogenix*]

im in the civil air patrol.  USAF aux.  freakin sweet.  i considered the air force for a while, decided against it though

What kind of plane do you have? Some people think the CAP isn't so important, but it helped out in WWII and during 9/11.

[FilipinoFaShow]

yea, i thought of it cuz my uncle, step-brother and cousins are in the Air Force

[short_stop08]

Yea at one time the Air Force. But then I had a quick second thought and said no way because I will be subject to die at any moment.

[EddieV]

I used to want to go into the US Navy because of the classes and career training you can get there. Two months of bootcamp and I'm off on a Navy Aircraft Carrier doing what I want to do, but I figured college is much easier and quicker. Navy is good though, they pay for your college...

[Shahin]

Yea at one time the Air Force. But then I had a quick second thought and said no way because I will be subject to die at any moment.

Not all military careers put you in harms way you know? There are non-combatant oppurtunities.

[berry_lickable]

im still thinking about it but ya know im still a freshhman. but i am considering it.

[Shahin]

A sub-note here. Is anyone considering a combatant role in the military? Because that is what I am aiming for.

[J-DraGoNz]

^ I'm an 11B in the Army. 11B is Infantry. Although I probably couldn't say much yet since I haven't gone to bct yet

[BeyondElite]

I might join ze Air Force. Lackland baby! :D

[HTMLrulesdood]

i have always wanted to be
in the army but i have a fear
of getting killed or shot =[

[fathomlessdame]

When i was little iwanted to do something important. And i thought being in the military was a good choice

Then when I started to grow up i decided my purpose in life is to save lives, not end them

[Jeng]

Yea just a thought if they recruited us youngins, like really need us I thought about it, bomb them homies over there. FIGHT FO MY COUNTRY

[*SayBloodyMary*]

I can't think of anything I would less like to do.

I would be shot (or similar) for insubordination within half an hour anyway, so I can't really say it would be a sensible career move.

[fathomlessdame]

i really hope they never start drafting again. cuz they'll probably draft girls too. geez, that would be scarey

[*SayBloodyMary*]

^ Aww, come on, it'll be fun. Draft-dodging road trip to Canada!

[*SinfullySweet*]

My father would lock me in my room

[pinacoolada]

No way. I'd probably die of fear in battle, and I'm just not cut-out for seeing gore and people die

[chibichi15]

I once wanted to be in the Navy, but I realized it wasn't for me. My friend is in the Navy, tho, and she loves it.

[Chicago]

i never would.. i couldn't survive a day!

[fathomlessdame]

^ Aww, come on, it'll be fun. Draft-dodging road trip to Canada!

lol but then we couldnt come back... and i kinda like living here.r

[snak3y3z1001]

Never thought about joining. However I didn't want to go to college right after highschool. One day a recruiter showed up at my house and I ended up enlisted in the Navy the same day. XD So far I'm loving it.

[DarkImpressions]

My mom,Dad,And StepDad were all in the military they told me not to do it.
They said I should go to college.

[Simba]

I just don't really see it as my proper niche.

[laxumaster8]

well...i probably wouldnt pursue a military career unless i am drafted [which i hope doesnt happen]...i sort of have other plans for my life

[xBUTTMUNCHx]

I thought of the Marines....
But ehhhhh, now I want to just travel.
(:

[medic]

I joined the Army a couple weeks ago, didn't get the exact job I wanted as I previously posted, but I got a pretty cool one. I also got a large chunk of change for college.

[illriginal]

I remembered when I tried to join the NAVY. I got a 83 on my ASVAB, I passed my physical and drug test. But there was one question that I said yes to that I knew I shouldn't have.

Because of it I got screwed out of the NAVY and my recruiter lost his job for adding false information into my application.

But I guess God wills it for me not to go to the military. And honestly, I never regretted either.