Do you feel like a better man/woman because you joined the military?

Yes. Why? I have learned, gained knowledge, traveled (sometimes involuntary), but most of all supported my country. I not saying my life style is flashy but I am well off, support my family and will be able to do so afterwards due to the experience gained thru service.

Without a doubt! My goal in life as a teenager was to be a Hells Angel....that path would have taken me to prison or to a shallow grave by now....made a hell of a difference in my life.

I feel blessed, despite the disabilities, to have served my country and my community. For the most part the people are great. The opportunities and pay are outrageously generous. For someone who’s second language is English and grew up in the projects three blocks from the Tex-Mex border to have such opportunities is tremendous. Blessed, blessed, blessed. So blessed!!