An Open Letter To Free Republic

Free Republic | 29 SEP 2004 | Old Sarge

[Old Sarge]

I'll check, but for initial, it's lower; Prior Service raises the age bar.

[Peach]

Good luck to you, Old Sarge!

[Teflonic]

Thank you for your service to our country Sarge! I know you will be one of the best recruiters ever with your knowledge and goodness. Refer possible recruits to this site to see how much their service will be appreciated. Collect all of the letters you can from soldiers on the front lines to inspire with a display of true strength in adversity. Do not be afraid to tell someone that the military is not for them if they cannot fathom the true spirit of sacrifice, duty, and honor. It will cause that person to reassess his/her own beliefs and values and hopefully you will see that person again and be able to say "you are ready".

Reagan- "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem."

[Marie]

BTT

[little jeremiah]

Thanks!

:(

Even with martial arts training...?

[Old Sarge]

Liek I said, I'll look it up.

[little jeremiah]

Thank you very much.

[6323cd]

Very best wishes for your future success!

[Hawkeye]

An "I salute you!" BUMP!

[Shryke]

Here's a litle piece of wisdom I discovered:

When you have a potential recruit ask you something of the nature of "But...why does (such and such Democrat) say this?", simply answer,"Because Democrats know nothing other than spending other people's money."

[yhwhsman]

Though you guys might be able to give Old Sarge some insights into his questions.

BTW, if I haven't said it already (and if I have I'll say it again), thanks for your service.

[Darksheare]

I can give you Fort Sill's website and info there for soldiers heading to Sill.
There's a ton of info there, people may suffer info overload.
Not sure what kind of questions you may run into, but artillery related questions can usually be annswered from Sill's site.
http://sill-www.army.mil/

[GOPJ]

Arm me with fact and truth. Equip me with the data, debunked or confirmed, to do one sincere thing: to help me articulate what I might not otherwise say clearly, that their nation, this mightiest and best of nations, is worth their support and their service, and that there is no more honorable and noble title than United States Service Member.

Sarge, tell them this mightiest and best of nations is worth their support and their service, and that there is no more honorable and noble title than United States Service Member.

In other words Sarge, the magic needed to reach the younger generation is already inside of you. It's the reason you're respected here, and it's the reason you'll be respected there. We're with you...

[Darksheare]

Oh, the ASVAB, people will ask how to prepare for it.
There are prep books one can use, and people can do well to brush up on their math skills.
One thing they can do that is VERY important prior to hitting the ASVAB, get a good night's sleep, eat a good breakfast.

And, when they say it is the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude BATTERY, they mean BATTERY, you walk away from it drooling and mind numbed..
*chuckle*
(No, you can't have my score breakdown, but I did have an 89% average on it.)

[DJ MacWoW]

I'll tell you a story that I hope may help.
When Darksheare was less than 5 yrs old, he drove me crazy about talking to an Army Recruiter. I resisted cause he was a toddler. Finally, one summer when he was 5, we were in Newton NJ and I caved. It was lunchtime so I figured the offices would be empty. They were except for one, a Navy Recruiter. This man talked to Darks for almost an hour, answering questions and telling him what classes he'd need to get good grades in. He shook Darksheares hand and gave him his card and told him "Come see me when you're 18". This man took the time to encourage a little kid. The Recruiter told me that Darks was service material and that was why he talked to him. I was very impressed. Darksheare never forgot the guy and did join the National Guard. At local fairs, the Guard always had a tent with cannon and soldiers willing to talk to him. My advice is, don't discount the ones that are too young as someday they'll be old enough. :-)

[Colonel_Flagg]

We've got your back, my friend.

[Kitty Mittens]

I'll be praying for the Lord to bless your efforts, Old Sarge.

[dennisw]

Tell them you want to be paid on a commission basis.

[don-o]

Include me in the ping list, please

You know full reports will be expected.

[mass55th]

Sarge, we are at your service. All you have to do is holler. We'll try to accommodate. Good luck and God Bless.