Poll: Ever Served In The Military?

[Ignignoct]

Got back to the states this January from 3 years on an American airfield base called NAF Atsugi. Deployed with my squadron (FA-18s, Hornets) as an Info Sys Tech. Went from E-1 to E5 there in 2 1/2 years >XD. When we deployed, we were on the USS Kitty Hawk (the last steam/diesel Carrier in the fleet) until the USS George Washington took over; the first Nuclear Carrier to station itself in Japan.

Dealing with the people got old quick, but walking past dozens of multi-million dollar aircraft on the way to set up a networked printer in an obscure sub-hangar space never did.

On the other hand... Living/sleeping 10-15' below the flight deck f*cked up my hearing a bit, not to mention how difficult it is to sleep when you hear what sounds like a car-crash every few minutes during night flight ops.

Now I'm working on a Nuke Carrier in the shipyards out of Newport News, VA, and it f*cking sucks. These people don't know how to be operational because they haven't been at sea for 5 years. To be straight up honest I've never seen so many poorly-driven SUVs with premium rims in my life. It's quickly turning me even more racist with all the walking stereotypes around me.

When I enlisted at age 18, I predicted that my life would suck in the Navy, but with a Top Secret Clearance, IT training, and Military Service on my resume, it would make my post-military life easier. 1 Year left, and so far I was right. The new college program post-military is pretty ballin', too. Pays Tuition + a housing stipend that adjusts to the local economy.

Is it bad that I most look forward to procrastinating on college assignments and trying weed and shrooms for the first time? =p

Sorry I didn't shoot any sand-people **OBVIOUS TROLL ALERT**. I've lived a boring career. Would've been nice if North Korea actually landed a missle in Japan back during 2006-2007. Then I would've been directly aiding the pilots of the bombers and fighters that would blow the f*ck out of NoKo, by making sure their email was working (well, and their flight planning =p).

Le sigh...

 

[chronobreak]

I love everyone that shits on the military and then goes back to litening to the radio, reading a newspaper, or playing XBox. Not really though, it kind of makes me sick. This is the problem with a volunteer military in a country where people really haven't had to fight for their freedom for a couple generations. It's ok for other people to go die, but they must be stupid, because you'd have to be stupid to defend your country. Give me a break.

I'm not in the military, but I have friends who are, and I have the utmost respect for them and all our troops. I've volunteered at the local VFW, and I always sent care packages when I can. I am grateful for their service.

 

[Datsle]

I have a tip for you.

Don't get shot.

Indeed, but if I do it'll be in the line of duty; the most honorable way to die.
~Frosty.

Honor isn't worth anything to a dead man.

Isn't it worth the most to dead men?
I atleast think what most people want when they die, is to be remebered,
and in a good way. Can't say for sure tho, seeing as im not dieing yet.

 

[TopHatTim]

I have a tip for you.

Don't get shot.

its funny you say that...my dads best friend said that hwen they joined the military and he got shot twice then got discharged for getting caught in a carbombing...he lived but broke his back and was in hospital for 6 months then another 8 in rehab...he can walk fine and nothings missing he just needs to see a chyropractor now...

but i do intend on joining either the british para's or the royal marines

 

[Ignignoct]

I have a tip for you.

Don't get shot.

Indeed, but if I do it'll be in the line of duty; the most honorable way to die.
~Frosty.

Honor isn't worth anything to a dead man.

Isn't it worth the most to dead men?
I atleast think what most people want when they die, is to be remebered,
and in a good way. Can't say for sure tho, seeing as im not dieing yet.

Spot on.

Good legacy and posterity is the dying man's greatest comfort.

 

[TopHatTim]

I was actually planning to serve in the military for a few years after college but unfortunately I got cancer and they had to replace much of my right leg so now I can't run. Obviously a man that can not run does not make a good soldier so I can't enlist. I respect the military though, and I very much respect you for what you are doing. I just can't join. Oh well.

what about the airforce? you dont really need your legs to fly a helo or plane...
or cybernetic warfare...you could also fly fighter drones...

 

[jamesworkshop]

no and the reason being is that I have never been in the military and i don't like lying so i answer polls truthfully

 

[AhumbleKnight]

what about the airforce? you dont really need your legs to fly a helo or plane...
or cybernetic warfare...you could also fly fighter drones...

Actualy, yes you do need your legs to fly. The fighter drones or cyber warfare is a difference story, however the fighter drones still need launching and some of the small recon ones are launched by hand. I would say that no legs means no service.

 

[BlackJack47]

Support our troops not our Government's retarded reasons for war

 

[TopHatTim]

what about the airforce? you dont really need your legs to fly a helo or plane...
or cybernetic warfare...you could also fly fighter drones...

Actualy, yes you do need your legs to fly. The fighter drones or cyber warfare is a difference story, however the fighter drones still need launching and some of the small recon ones are launched by hand. I would say that no legs means no service.

your right F*CK i forgot theres pedals in a helicopter and the training for planes and helicopters both either way...
piloting drones requires you to sit behind a screen miles away...cyberwarfare is still 100% posible, RC recon planes are usually launched by recon teams already in the field of combat

 

[white_salad]

Three: It is unreasonably hot in Iraq. As long as there is even a .01% chance of serving anywhere nearly that hot, I will not be serving. I do not do well in warm climates - I would die.

Pretty much this. If we went to war with, say, the Bahamas, or some place tropical with beautiful,native girls, I'll volunteer. But Until then, I'm fine.

Btw, this was a quote of max, but I fucked it up so....ya, my error.

Haha, and you think those native girls are gonna want to fuck you...? You do realise they probably wouldn't be massive fans of the people who were killing their soldiers, right...?

Who said anything about wanting to...

 

[Evilbunny]

I was actually planning to serve in the military for a few years after college but unfortunately I got cancer and they had to replace much of my right leg so now I can't run. Obviously a man that can not run does not make a good soldier so I can't enlist. I respect the military though, and I very much respect you for what you are doing. I just can't join. Oh well.

what about the airforce? you dont really need your legs to fly a helo or plane...
or cybernetic warfare...you could also fly fighter drones...

You don't need to pass basic training to be in the air force? Hmm, I might have to look into this.
Edit: Never mind. I just read your other post.

 

[night_chrono]

I have already enlisted in the US Army Reserve as a network specialist or something like that (to many long names and acronyms in the army so forgive my not knowing its true name).

I have yet to go to basic training so I can't really say much about what its actually like.

My reasons for joining are as follows though:

Get it real shape and not just I'm skinny so fuck it shape.

Step Mother spending my college savings on her daughter.

$30,000 being 19 years old and going to college was a nice offer.

I know I am a smart ass and deserving of getting my ass kicked around a bit. Hoping that my military training will just help me be a better person.

Looks good on a resume.

So is it the best thing in the world? Hell no. Is it the best thing for me right now? undoubtedly yes. So I will enjoy it and get through and hope to become a better person.

 

[Twilight_guy]

No, I have not. Reason, I'm a coward, plain and simple.

 

[Ethereal]

Honor isn't worth anything to a dead man.

Anyway, no. And I never have any plans to, despite most of the men in my family having done so/attempted to do so.

My reasons are simple.
One: I do not care about my country. It is a piece of land. It is not worth dying over.
Two: I have massive authority issues. The first time someone "ordered" me to do something, I would use the training I had just recently acquired to teach them the folly of doing so, preferably with a high-powered rifle.
Three: It is unreasonably hot in Iraq. As long as there is even a .01% chance of serving anywhere nearly that hot, I will not be serving. I do not do well in warm climates - I would die.
Four/Three B: There is nothing worth dying for.

More or less that. Whenever someone says the quote "Better to die on your feet than live on your knees," I laugh. Because I'll be the one at their funeral, laughing. I'll take my knees, thank you, and stand up later.

I'd be okay with the military, long as I wasn't going to be in long. I'd like it just to get some training in firearms and the like... Respect from others for my service... It could be useful...

My grandpa would beat the living **** out of you if he caught you saying that, ALOT of good people died fighting for a chance to create a better world (not saying that the millitary is always fighting for the right cause), and joining the army KNOWING you might get killed (talking about the high risk wars, WW 1, WW2, not the low casualty stuff we have now), asks for more backbone that most people have nowdays.
At least realise that and pay the dead the respect they earned.

When did I disrespect them? Hrm? I said that I'd rather live than die, and if you disagree with that, I see no point in talking to you. I've always found war to be pointless, for reasons I've stated elsehere, and feel that if you sign up for something *knowing* you may die, you probably weren't that bright to start with. Also, if you had read more than just a small part of my post, you'd know I intend to join the military in the future. I could use the training, and if I have to fight in a war in exchange, I can live with that.

I humbly submit before the jury that your grandfather would beat the living shit out of you, for putting his genes to such poor use.

(Apologies for any grammatical errors. I typed this from my phone, and the auto spellcheck hates big words.)

You didn't say I'd rather live than die. You said "I'll be the one at their funeral, laughing", which is a pretty disrespectful thing to say. Unless you are utterly stupid, you can't really believe that is not a little inflammatory.
On a side note I would highly recommend you stay out of the United States Military. If you are going to enlist for the sole purpose of training there are far better options available in many different forms depending on what career your are pursuing. Getting an Internship, a starter job, or a college education in whatever field your interested in will benefit you just as much as the military. I've met a lot of people who have been in the U.S. Army, and most who join without feeling some sense of duty towards their country before hand come back and regret that entire portion of their lives.

 

[sauerkraus]

I almost joined the Marines once. The enlistment took too long, and I fell in love. The idea of dying or just being away for a long time doesn't work out for me.

So I spent 6 months at Alaska Military Youth Academy. Fucking cold in the winter.

 

[Dragon Zero]

I might in the future but I don't know if I'll be accepted. Asthma and psychological issues.

 

[[Gavo]]

Um...if I could be an officer behind a desk, then I'd join. Tactics and such.

But as a soldier, never, I don't feel like dying.