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I Joined the Army instead of the Marines
Nick

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.


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To: LittleJohnnyEdwards

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...


141 posted on 04/17/2006 7:34:13 AM PDT by antaresequity (PUSH 1 FOR ENGLISH - PUSH 2 TO BE DEPORTED)
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To: LittleJohnnyEdwards

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.


142 posted on 04/17/2006 7:44:56 AM PDT by Leighz
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To: LittleJohnnyEdwards

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.


143 posted on 04/17/2006 7:49:16 AM PDT by Leighz
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To: LittleJohnnyEdwards

Welcome. I'll keep my eyes open for you.


144 posted on 04/17/2006 7:51:10 AM PDT by Gamecock ( "I save dead people" -- God (Eph 2:5)
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To: LittleJohnnyEdwards

Congratulations, LJE, from this former infantryman. You'll reap a lifetime of rewards, no matter how short your service.


145 posted on 04/17/2006 7:52:51 AM PDT by Terabitten (The only time you can have too much ammunition is when you're swimming.)
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To: brazzaville

Funny ;-)

"An army moves on its stomach"


146 posted on 04/17/2006 8:38:23 AM PDT by Blueflag (Res ipsa loquitor)
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To: Ax

"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.


147 posted on 04/17/2006 8:43:31 AM PDT by Blueflag (Res ipsa loquitor)
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