anyone thinking about joining the army?
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I really wish people would rethink their response towards anyone in the military whether they're a recuiter or anyon else. If you don't wish to enlist then simply say "No thank you" in a polite manner. You really don't have to go on a rant or start talking **** about the men and women that protect each and everyone of us. The military may not be perfect but please take the time to realize that these brave men and women protect and fight for your freedom to basically talk ****.
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If i were going to the war, i'd join the Marines, not the Army. Why would i put my life in the hands of fellow 'soldiers' that only enlisted because of the bonuses. ****ing rediculous.
Ain't
Ready for
Marines
Yet
But then again, I'm not fighting for this country and you're at least doing something. So kudo's to you, but lets keep this out of a car forum. Thnx.
Ain't
Ready for
Marines
Yet
But then again, I'm not fighting for this country and you're at least doing something. So kudo's to you, but lets keep this out of a car forum. Thnx.
That's funny. Buddy of mine chose the army because his father served in the army. He went airborne. He was a scout in iraq with his caravan got hit with an I.E.D. The driver of one of the humvees crawled out on fire burning to death. They broke protocol and rushed in with a fire extinguisher to put the guy out. As they were trying to get him out of there the second I.E.D. hit. Killed 6 guys and SEVERELY wounded 2 others. Cost one guy one of his eyes. And my buddy all of 20 years old had to be a part of it all. He lived.
In another time he had watch his buddies head get blown off by an explosive right next to him.
He was out there on the front lines kicking doors in and protecting your rights to be a douche bag.
Guy I met just Sat just got back from his 3rd tour. He's an army ranger. Guy got back sunday. On sat some idiot walked up and slapped his fiance's ***. He easily handled all 4 guys.
Now there's guys like this and a few others I know. Including my brother in law who is currently in Iraq and my other brother in law that is training in mojave right now.
Then there's a couple marine's with their thumbs up their asses guarding george w. Or you have marine's sitting at bases in hawaii partying their asses off.
You gonna tell me because they're marine's they're better than those guys in the army... loosing their lives?
Don't get me wrong marine's are badass but I am sick and tired of poeple discounting the army.
as per the question. I'm 30. I've thought about it but the wife ain't having it.
I nearly joined when I was 18. I wanted to fly. I scored off the charts on all their tests but I had a history of epilepsy and a family history of deteorating vision. Mind you I was BETTER than 20/20 at the time and hadn't had any issues with epilepsy since my step dad stopped kicking my ***. They told me they wanted me in really bad and offered a bonus... rare in 1995 I guess. But they told me my chances of making flight qualifications (back ground check) were next to zero. Told me I'd get infantry.
I told them to **** off.
I wasn't going in to protect my country I was going in to do something for myself. Better myself and live a dream. My grandfather got killed over japan in WW2 flying a bomber. Always wanted to fly.
If I went in now I'd be going in for one thing and one thing only. Get training. Get the name behind me. Come out in 4 years and either do SWAT or private protection.
good luck doing your recruiting. I'd start with more american boy boards... mustang boards.
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my brother in law just finished boot camp a couple months ago.
He went in at all over maybe 5'8" but if I'm not mistaken 5'6". Has a budda belly and is bald.
But I tell you what... touch him and he'd break your arm before you realized you pissed him off. Dude is a badass.
oh... and the best part. He ENLISTED AT 39 with a wife and 2 kids.
It's turning out to be one of the best decisions he ever made.
He went in at all over maybe 5'8" but if I'm not mistaken 5'6". Has a budda belly and is bald.
But I tell you what... touch him and he'd break your arm before you realized you pissed him off. Dude is a badass.
oh... and the best part. He ENLISTED AT 39 with a wife and 2 kids.
It's turning out to be one of the best decisions he ever made.
My buddy joined, He is just getting out. Finally back to US......he always said the dumbest most right wing ****......just to sound like an *** and was all about George W. Well my friends, here we are 5+ yrs later and he hates the army and the goverment. suprise suprise......keep in mind this guy is my friend so i can talk about him like that.
If you really believe that why aren't you fighting right now?
Talking is a lot easier than doing.
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We have exactly the gov't we deserve.
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Ironic. I have no problem with Marines, only the typical condescending rhetoric they seem to be brain-washed with. If Marines are so hard core why are all the Special Operations currently being used Navy and Army? Why is Baghdad held by mostly Army? Was the largest amphibious invasion in the history of the world (supposed Marine's expertise) conducted by only Army troops? Let's be real, when it gets down to it, they're all about the same. And if you want to pick a "best branch", it has to be the Navy hands down. Better travel, the most powerful weapons, less stress on families, etc...
Anyways, everyone is about equal and everyone is on the same team when the bullets start flying. This is a cool vid here showing USMC, Army and SEALs operating together: http://youtube.com/watch?v=SFwVxmJkp54
I just want to say thanks to all the military personels who served our country. The military defended our country when we needed the most, even in questionable times as now. It's not their fault that we are in this lousy situation, it's the President's. So don't hate the military, people! They make the ultimate sacrafice for our country.
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the good
* Over 400,000 kids have up-to-date immunizations.
* School attendance is up 80% from levels before the war.
* Over 1,500 schools have been renovated and rid of the weapons stored there so education can occur.
* The port of Uhm Qasar was renovated so grain can be off-loaded from ships faster.
* The country had its first 2 billion barrel export of oil in August.
* Over 4.5 million people have clean drinking water for the first time ever in Iraq.
* The country now receives 2 times the electrical power it did before the war.
* 100% of the hospitals are open and fully staffed, compared to 35% before the war.
* Elections are taking place in every major city, and city councils are in place.
* Sewer and water lines are installed in every major city.
* Over 60,000 police are patrolling the streets.
* Over 100,000 Iraqi civil defense police are securing the country.
* Over 80,000 Iraqi soldiers are patrolling the streets side by side with US soldiers.
* Over 400,000 people have telephones for the first time ever
* Students are taught field sanitation and hand washing techniques to prevent the spread of germs.
* An interim constitution has been signed.
* Girls are allowed to attend school.
* Textbooks that don't mention Saddam are in the schools for the first time in 30 years.
* Over 400,000 kids have up-to-date immunizations.
* School attendance is up 80% from levels before the war.
* Over 1,500 schools have been renovated and rid of the weapons stored there so education can occur.
* The port of Uhm Qasar was renovated so grain can be off-loaded from ships faster.
* The country had its first 2 billion barrel export of oil in August.
* Over 4.5 million people have clean drinking water for the first time ever in Iraq.
* The country now receives 2 times the electrical power it did before the war.
* 100% of the hospitals are open and fully staffed, compared to 35% before the war.
* Elections are taking place in every major city, and city councils are in place.
* Sewer and water lines are installed in every major city.
* Over 60,000 police are patrolling the streets.
* Over 100,000 Iraqi civil defense police are securing the country.
* Over 80,000 Iraqi soldiers are patrolling the streets side by side with US soldiers.
* Over 400,000 people have telephones for the first time ever
* Students are taught field sanitation and hand washing techniques to prevent the spread of germs.
* An interim constitution has been signed.
* Girls are allowed to attend school.
* Textbooks that don't mention Saddam are in the schools for the first time in 30 years.
Thank you.
And technically the OP is relevant to the BAIC.. hes a recruiter in the BAIC.. the BAIC section is for BAIC related stuff. Its not offensive material.
just because you don't agree with the war doesn't mean the military is bad. they follow orders.. i know family and friends who went to the army/navy/marines/Airforce and came back and got jobs that pay more money than they would have if they graduated only from college.
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Lol, yea it should be mandatory as soon as all the mandatory stuff the government has not completed or finished is taken care of, and as soon as our government represents the peoples wants instead of a select few in the gov's wants............
If you really believe that why aren't you fighting right now?
Talking is a lot easier than doing.
If you really believe that why aren't you fighting right now?
Talking is a lot easier than doing.
And I HIGHLY suggest that you hold your tounge and watch what you say. Especially your last statement of
" If you really believe that why aren't you fighting right now?
Talking is a lot easier than doing"
Paul is a veteran of this country and has served us proud and well. I bet you didn't even bother to ****ing think that the person you may be insulting could very well be a veteran or currently serving giving you the freedom to act like a complete DICK right about now. People like you seriously disgust me. Even if you don't agree with current or past policies at least have the respect for those who fight for your freedoms.
I may not be a Marine, Seaman, Airman, Coast Guard, or in the Army, but when the day comes soon I will be a proud Airman aiding my fellow brothers and sisters in arms regardless of branch to provide my own country and people the liberties they deserve.
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My words exactly.
I really wish alot of people had the same attitude and to work together rather than the whole "me me me" problem. Whenever I see those kind of videos or commercials on tv I'm not ashamed to say that I have shed a few tears over how proud of them I am and looking forward towards my bmt graduation when I am one of them.
The Navy and Army have much better funding and representation in SOCOM than the Marine Corps does, that's why they get most of the missions. Marines have units capable of Special Operations (Force Recon, MARSOC, MEUSOC) and they are often working closely in conjunction with their Navy counterparts (SEALs). One of my close friends was in the 1st Force Recon BN, he worked with SF and SEAL guys while he was in Iraq all the time.
Anyways, everyone is about equal and everyone is on the same team when the bullets start flying. This is a cool vid here showing USMC, Army and SEALs operating together: http://youtube.com/watch?v=SFwVxmJkp54
Anyways, everyone is about equal and everyone is on the same team when the bullets start flying. This is a cool vid here showing USMC, Army and SEALs operating together: http://youtube.com/watch?v=SFwVxmJkp54
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