Guys, Any of you in military/navy or have been?

[Anonymous]

If so how did you find it or currently finding it?

[Bricealan]

I liked the military (ARMY) Without sounding like a suck up, I busted my ass in Basic Training, worked hard on the PT course, did what I was told, kept my barracks area spit shined, ditto my fatigues, and boots etc.

When it came to 'shit' details and doing some of the merciless things, (marching 20 miles back from a bivouac, crawling on my face through a 'live fire' exercise on my belly in the dirt, going through the tear gas chamber for a second time) 1) My drill sergeant let me and a few others ride the 'mess truck' back to the company rather than march, 2) Had me help the other 'boots' get out of the mud and dirt after crawling the infiltration course. 3) Helped other soldier get out of the tear gas chamber, and helped those that fell or collapsed.

Point being, military is like any other 'duty' you may see or be exposed to. If you work hard, follow orders, do what is expected without bitching about it, you may be rewarded for your effort.

I was at Fort Knox, Kentucky

[BCA6010]

Army (infantry), but I got out in late 2018.

Overall... It had its highs and lows and I thoroughly enjoyed most of the time spent actually doing the job I signed up for, but there were some counterproductive trends and policies being pushed by the time I was reaching the end of my contract, and a deployment attached to USASOC completely destroyed my opinion of "big army," to the point that I didn't even consider reenlistment despite the generous bonuses being offered at the time. I don't regret joining or getting out when I did though.

[236color]

I did 4 years active duty Navy, and 10 years in the Navy reserves. It was, overall a positive experience for me. If you are considering joining the military, I would never advise against it, but I would tell you some things your recruiter won't. That would require a more detailed conversation though. Let me know if that's something you want.

[kellytheman]

No I went to college instead but at one time I wanted to go in the Air Force but you need perfect teeth and I guess I didn’t take care of my teeth good enough. My brother went into the Army right away when he graduated frim high-school then went straight to boot camp. He was also in ROTC all through high school so he pretty much already had us mind up to go to the military.

[Fireguy17]

No, I had a bad knee from playing football so I could not join.

[SnowedIn]

22 years active duty in the U. S. Navy.

[Mansearching]

Cousin and great-uncle was in Navy. Father was in Marines. Uncle was in Army. Another uncle was in Air Force. Then others along the way in different branches.
I couldn't join due to heart issues.

[SnowedIn]

Thank you to all of them for their Serv and your willingness

[Sharkstealth]

I thought the Army was fun to be in.

[John-spark-naked]

I am finding this job

[BLP11520]

USAF