I did join and to get out of poverty and other stuff.
It allowed me to learn a trade and they paid for degrees related to my trade.
It also allowed me to have my daughter attend a decent school, where being Forces, receive a grant towards it.
it also allowed me to be a volunteer within society for various things, including about 8 years working as a volunteer at a counselling centre.
We also helped out during things like Foot and mouth outbreaks, major flooding and rescuing people from houses etc
while im out now, over Covid in the UK, the military were called in to help with everything from building Nightingale Wards, manning covid testing centres, casualty evac and also working on the frontline with other nurses and doctors.
A lot of civilian doctors and nurses also volunteer as reservists in the military and learn how to treat major trauma victims, which when working back in the UK, helps saves the lives of civilians.
Having things such as Royal Air Force on your CV / Resume, really does help with getting a job.
Then when talking to say other people in the US who work with same company, being a ‘Vet’ actually means you share a common bond.
Yeah best decision I ever made was joining the military.
As a Christian I am a conscientious objector. The Bible says a slave of God has no need to fight. Jesus told Peter to put his sword away when he cut off the ear of one of the men who came to lead Jesus away to die. So he set the pattern and commanded his true followers to love one another. Also, because I recognize God as the only rightful commander in chief, I could not in good faith join my allegiance to any human government, though I do respect its laws.
Nah my husband is in the army and I don't mind supporting him but would never want to do it myself
I did want to be an army doc once. There's still some regrets there
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I am 71, my Father joined in 1942 World War II, "Pacific Theater" against Japan, he met my mom there (Hawaii) they married and raised a family, in 1950 I was born.. we grew up "In the Army" living on Army Bases, shopping at the "Base Post Exchange" (PX)... going to schools on Base, attended by all military kids... after 18 years... I was old enough to be on my own and NO desire to Join the ARMY... 18 years was enough...
No, I am too old. I tried to join once but could not pass the physical.
I did, I'm proud of my service. If you're not willing to sacrifice to maintain the integrity and safety of your country, my first question is, why not?
i work with the military a lot. happiest group of people to be around. they're smart, mature, they don't take things personally, and interesting to talk to.
I would join all over again if I could. I miss it like crazy.
I’d like to contribute what I can because I care about my country plain and simple
I am a Navy vet and would do it again. I’m not a cowardly pussy afraid of death
No, I wouldn’t want to be in the military.
Man I've been trying. They dont like my deformed hips tho 😂
If I was drafted yes of course
I already done it 1 year...
Wars are still happening?
Nope, no reason to.
I wish I did
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