Absolutely. They do own you during that time. When I used to hear the term “GI Joe”, little did I really get the truth of that nickname. I had trouble in my first year of the Navy, until I understood and accepted my situation.
“When I used to hear the term “GI Joe”, little did I really get the truth of that nickname. I had trouble in my first year of the Navy, until I understood and accepted my situation.”
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The military does own you and orders are orders. Etc.
I was USNR and served on active duty longer than the two year requirement. And of course was subject to being called up after that. Those who accept the situation and make the most of it seem to gain from the experience IMHO.