This is a difficult situation regarding your son’s aspirations for a military career and In the past I would have said Go For It.But with the Present administration doing what it will to destroy this country militarily and economicly,I would have to say Don’t do it.
I’m tired of seeing our troops throwing their lives away for the piece of trash in the white house.Not to forget the trash in the house and Senate.
If you could I would convince your son to hold off making a decision untill well after the Presidential election in 2012 to see what direction the country is going.
Right now the country is going down the sewer and that’s putting it nicely.
If things do get better with better support for our military I’d say GO Air Force.
“But with the Present administration doing what it will to destroy this country militarily and economicly,I would have to say Don’t do it.” That was the family consensus when Grandson #1 asked for opinions re: same.
Post #13 outlines a good strategy. I went to the local university to use their aptitude tests when I made a career change. They help a lot, because he’ll be able to pursue a career that fits his abilities, thereby freeing up some energy to pursue avocations.
I am in agreement with you on this. It appears that Obama has a good chance of re-election, and his record with this military and treatment of its soldiers does not bode well for anyone thinking of enlisting in one of its services.
If it was my son, I’d look into finding a way to convincing the judge who convicted him (or presided over) on his DUI conviction to expunge the record with demonstrated atonement, etc. after some period of time. Meanwhile, I’d put him in a higher education venue. If the record can be minimized, then policework, other Federal or State service could be an option.
In this day and age, I’d cut my arm off before I allowed a child of mine to become subject to this Muslim appeasing despot.