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Landers is considering a move towards the military, what do you think?

18,933 670 August 3, 2010 at 09:40 PM in Question
I'm looking at career path options and one is military, specifically Navy (Jokes allowed, go ahead Marines...). What do you guys think?

Thoughts on the military?

Thoughts on people you know joining the military?

Experiences you've seen in being with the military?


Nothing serious yet, just something in my mind still right now and trying to see/figure out what I want to do and how I want to do it.

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.teri.
08-04-2010 at 07:08 PM.
08-04-2010 at 07:08 PM.
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I agree.

Look at all of the horror stories that been in the news about the women who are raped, soldiers that don't get any psychological help, vets who have been forgotten about and are now homeless and or addicted, etc.

edit: don't forget about Walter Reed and the Bonus Army
I know this isn't the Podium, but I gotta do it laugh out loud

Freedom isn't free. Any American should be ready to defend our country if needed, and not expect anything in return other than the knowledge that they have defended our freedom and preserved our way of life.

Most countries don't do ANYTHING for veterans. We do. As for the homeless vets that are forgotten about, I totally disagree with you. I spend 8 hours a day 5 days a week helping them get housing, food, clothing, jobs, medical care, you name it. The programs for vets are outstanding, but I doubt you really know anything about them. Be thankful we live in a country that does at least something for our vets. It could all change in a skinny minute with one war, one economic disaster. Be ready and willing to fight for your freedom without expecting anything in return, and be thankful when you do get something in return. And until you can see yourself doing either of those things, shut the fark up.
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cupcake42
08-04-2010 at 07:36 PM.
08-04-2010 at 07:36 PM.
I love my job in the Air Force, most of my time was active duty. I am now in the reserves and have only 10 month to get my 20 years. What ever branch you pick I'm proud of you! Do it for yourself and no one else. It is a whole new world in the military.
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08-04-2010 at 07:39 PM.
08-04-2010 at 07:39 PM.
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I know this isn't the Podium, but I gotta do it laugh out loud

Freedom isn't free. Any American should be ready to defend our country if needed, and not expect anything in return other than the knowledge that they have defended our freedom and preserved our way of life.

Most countries don't do ANYTHING for veterans. We do. As for the homeless vets that are forgotten about, I totally disagree with you. I spend 8 hours a day 5 days a week helping them get housing, food, clothing, jobs, medical care, you name it. The programs for vets are outstanding, but I doubt you really know anything about them. Be thankful we live in a country that does at least something for our vets. It could all change in a skinny minute with one war, one economic disaster. Be ready and willing to fight for your freedom without expecting anything in return, and be thankful when you do get something in return. And until you can see yourself doing either of those things, shut the fark up.
Thanks for doing what you do, Teri. Smilie
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08-04-2010 at 07:45 PM.
08-04-2010 at 07:45 PM.
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I love my job in the Air Force, most of my time was active duty. I am now in the reserves and have only 10 month to get my 20 years. What ever branch you pick I'm proud of you! Do it for yourself and no one else. It is a whole new world in the military.
Thanks cupcake...

It's one of many options I have and I'm not sure what I'm going to do. If I do it, it'll be for me, my country, and my career afterward.

I think it would be good for me, but I'd like to have them pay me for school first and owe them years afterward if I can do something like that, specifically if I can get into a medical field with them.

idk yet and don't know how things work, but I'm thinking about talking to a recruiter about it and we'll see what I decide to do.
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cupcake42
08-04-2010 at 07:55 PM.
08-04-2010 at 07:55 PM.
Quote from Landers :
Thanks cupcake...

It's one of many options I have and I'm not sure what I'm going to do. If I do it, it'll be for me, my country, and my career afterward.

I think it would be good for me, but I'd like to have them pay me for school first and owe them years afterward if I can do something like that, specifically if I can get into a medical field with them.

idk yet and don't know how things work, but I'm thinking about talking to a recruiter about it and we'll see what I decide to do.
Keep The Air Force as a option, It is the most family friendly branch. Talk to them all you owe it to yourself.
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08-04-2010 at 07:57 PM.
08-04-2010 at 07:57 PM.
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Ah the hubris of the defeated. Smilie
Awww, |V|ax. They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery so I'm touched!

But you can do better than that.
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08-04-2010 at 07:57 PM.
08-04-2010 at 07:57 PM.
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Keep The Air Force as a option, It is the most family friendly branch. Talk to them all you owe it to yourself.
Definitely will do. Navy is something I'm interested in, but I'm open to other branches. I think that serving my country is something I should consider in my situation.
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08-04-2010 at 07:58 PM.
08-04-2010 at 07:58 PM.
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For an old wrinkly sausage idiot my previous guess was pretty close!
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SlickChik
08-04-2010 at 08:03 PM.
08-04-2010 at 08:03 PM.
I've "known" you for a while. I think you would do well in that kind of environment. Smilie
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08-04-2010 at 08:04 PM.
08-04-2010 at 08:04 PM.
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I've "known" you for a while. I think you would do well in that kind of environment. Smilie
Any particular reason why? Smilie
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08-04-2010 at 08:18 PM.
08-04-2010 at 08:18 PM.
Quote from Landers :
Definitely will do. Navy is something I'm interested in, but I'm open to other branches. I think that serving my country is something I should consider in my situation.
When I was in the Dental field, I looked into the Air Force they had the best Dental program around...so I would guess their medical field is good as well. I'd check out both branches, don't limit yourself.
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08-04-2010 at 08:19 PM.
08-04-2010 at 08:19 PM.
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When I was in the Dental field, I looked into the Air Force they had the best Dental program around...so I would guess their medical field is good as well. I'd check out both branches, don't limit yourself.
I won't. I'll be checking all branches, including Coast Guard to be able to stay closer to home.
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08-04-2010 at 08:24 PM.
08-04-2010 at 08:24 PM.
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Any particular reason why? Smilie
You seem to enjoy helping people. You like doing the right thing and taking care of people. I think you might find great fulfillment in a job that helps protect the nation.

You also are a guy's guy. I think you will enjoy the physical and mental demands. You will probably feel a great sense of pride and belongingness that will push you to do your best.

You have a sense of honor that I think would fit in well in the military. These are just thoughts from what I've gathered. Smilie
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08-04-2010 at 08:26 PM.
08-04-2010 at 08:26 PM.
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I won't. I'll be checking all branches, including Coast Guard to be able to stay closer to home.
Neighbor is a "coastie" (based out of the SF bay area) and he gets back from the sandbox this Saturday after being deployed since new years...remember where the USS Coyle got that chunk blown out of it? that's the harbor he was stationed at...so that close to home thing...um...better check that.

So don't count on just being at home while serving in the CG.bulb

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I know this isn't the Podium, but I gotta do it laugh out loud

Freedom isn't free. Any American should be ready to defend our country if needed, and not expect anything in return other than the knowledge that they have defended our freedom and preserved our way of life.
One of the many reasons I have what I have in my siggy.
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08-04-2010 at 08:28 PM.
08-04-2010 at 08:28 PM.
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You seem to enjoy helping people. You like doing the right thing and taking care of people. I think you might find great fulfillment in a job that helps protect the nation.

You also are a guy's guy. I think you will enjoy the physical and mental demands. You will probably feel a great sense of pride and belongingness that will push you to do your best.

You have a sense of honor that I think would fit in well in the military. These are just thoughts from what I've gathered. Smilie
Thanks Smilie

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Neighbor is a "coastie" (based out of the SF bay area) and he gets back from the sandbox this Saturday after being deployed since new years...remember where the USS Coyle got that chunk blown out of it? that's the harbor he was stationed at...so that close to home thing...um...better check that.

So don't count on just being at home while serving in the CG.bulb



One of the many reasons I have what I have in my siggy.
Ah. Good point. Thanks for that.
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