What direction would your life have headed if you hadn't joined the military?

I would be in a mental hospital, or dead.

Would probably have become a specialist in medicine,i had an uncle that was an MD and he wanted me to go into medicine.I chose to join the Marines and my priorities changed.

I had three different career paths that interested me. I loved literature classes. I may have attended college and focused on becoming a published Author. I was also interested in the medical field, so I may have pursued a career in that field. I always enjoyed teaching my knowledge to others, so I may have pursued a career in that field. I was 16 yrs old when I was a senior in high school. I wasn't really sure which way to go and I wanted away from home quickly. I decided to join the military at 17 and chose the Marines because they had the reputation of being the toughest. I have always enjoyed a challenge.