Posted on 04/15/2006 2:06:04 PM PDT by LittleJohnnyEdwards
You may remember a few months back around Novemeber, I was going to join the Marines. I finally told my parents and they freaked but they comprmised. I talked to both the Marines and Army I felt the Army gave me the best opportunity to serve my country in the way I want.I joined the Delay Entry Program in which I was able to move up a rank before going to boot camp. I'll be a signal support specialist, I leave two weeks after my graduation for boot camp. I look forward to serving in Iraq or Afghanistan that's why I joined. For me I couldn't sit back and agree with a war, and have other people fight for our country. After four years of service I plan on going to Texas State university and earn a Sports Marketing degree. If I still feel our country still needs men like me, i'll go in as officer.
Thank you...
I am flying to Fort Benning on Wednesday to see my sons grad from Boot...he then is off to Airborne -> Rangers - >SF...or so it is planned by him.
He too particpated in the pre-enlistment training and entered as PV2...
Since arriving at Benning on Jan 3...he has bulked up 25 pounds...from 155...
Be prepared for a roller coaster of emotion as you cycle through the process...
Good luck...
Good Luck! The Army was my choice too! During a unpopular war in 1968 at 18 yrs old, I joined the Army and served with pride and honor. I have no regrets and you will too!
God bless you.
Good Luck! The Army was my choice too! During a unpopular war in 1968 at 18 yrs old, I joined the Army and served with pride and honor. I have no regrets and you will too!
God bless you.
Welcome. I'll keep my eyes open for you.
Congratulations, LJE, from this former infantryman. You'll reap a lifetime of rewards, no matter how short your service.
Funny ;-)
"An army moves on its stomach"
"Army of One" is actually about empowering the individual warrior, or the individual sqaud, etc., with the capabilities truly neded for the mission, AND the ability to sense and respond/adapt to a dynamic warfare environment.
It is a tangible a useful poriton of the reforms Rummy has led.
A lot of the retired critics are upset with the changes, and that's just too bad.
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