My son signed with the Army today - Lateral-g Forums

Musclerodz · #1 07-27-2010, 09:12 PM

I am a very proud parent he chose the military. He really did not know what he wanted to do after high school, and with the economy right now, he is garanteed employment and room and board for the next 3 years active, plus 5 inactive while he attends college. He is a senior this year and is suppose to deploy to basic next June.

He had chosen to be a field scout which I was not looking foward to him doing, but he failed he eye exam and is partially color blind which we did not know. He chose instead to be an MP, which I feel good about since he is not on the front line, and will have a career when he does choose to leave.

I still have not figured out why in the end he chose this route since I was not a military man. My dad was in the Army and grandfather was in the Navy. The other side of the family has all been civil service state side. In the end our whole family is proud of this day in his decision to serve his country.

**GregWeld** · #2 07-27-2010, 09:36 PM

One of my best buddies is head of all of security for the city of Seattle... he's a retired army Major -- and was MP and chief of security in the service... It's been a very nice life for him and as you pointed out - the service gave him a lifetime of opportunity.

I wish him all the best Mike!

awr68 · #3 07-27-2010, 10:53 PM

Mike, this is great! We have a close friend that is an Army lifer...he keeps moving up the chain and really enjoys his job!

OLDFLM · #4 07-28-2010, 04:58 AM

I'm a firm believer that every young person should do a tour of duty in the military... regardless of chosen service or length of the tour (2,3,4 years).

Congrats my friend!! Tell him an Air Force E-8 and prior Security Policeman thinks he made a great decision and that I wish him well!!

**tones2SS** · #5 07-28-2010, 07:39 AM

Very cool. I wish him all the best while serving our Country.

**XcYZ** · #6 07-28-2010, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by tones2SS

Very cool. I wish him all the best while serving our Country.

x2.

CreepinDeth · #7 08-02-2010, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by OLDFLM

I'm a firm believer that every young person should do a tour of duty in the military...

Totally agreed. Not only does it give people direction, but it grooms them to be better citizens overall IMHO. I'm ex-Navy Crypto.

I'd be proud if my son joined the military. My buddy is a SSGT Army 31B (MP) and he just got back from his 3rd deployment over to the 2 sandboxes. He's a reservist. So I'm sure the Active guys are over there quite frequently rotating in and out annually. With the economic breakdown we've been in for 2+ years now the military is the safest bet. They are actually shutting down recruiting facilities because they are at near maximum capacity % wise. No one is getting out.

I tried getting back in as a Navy Crypto Officer after I got my degree in 2009.....and it's damn near impossible with any special waivers needed. (my eye)