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In the grand scheme of things, does your branch of service really matter all that much? We can all agree that one’s branch of service holds some importance, gives specific identity and shapes how you may look at things –BUT – in front of every branch name is the designation “United States”. We are brothers and sisters from the same family. Yes, there are stepbrothers, sibling rivalry, and constant inter-branch squabbling. The bottom line is we all wear or have worn the uniform, we have all sworn an oath, and we all belong to the dysfunctional, dis-jointed family we fondly call the military.
We can freely admit there are rivalries … Army versus Navy, Marines versus anybody, Air Force versus everybody, and the Coast Guard versus – well, it is just the coast guard so, um, anyway. The point is, branch gives you some identity but family gives you vision, family gives you strength, and if we have to admit it this family is at its best when every member works together to complete a mission. If you remove one branch from the circle things begin to get complicated. It may be hard to admit that we need each other sometimes, but we know, deep down, we have each other’s back all the time. Take one look at your contacts list … most of you have a mixture of people from every branch, rank, and specialty on the map.
I guess I’m saying that while I’m proud of my Army history and heritage, I am also very proud to have some really weird, goofy brothers and sisters from those “other” branches that make my FAMILY so unique. Thank you for your service – whatever branch that may come from.
We can freely admit there are rivalries … Army versus Navy, Marines versus anybody, Air Force versus everybody, and the Coast Guard versus – well, it is just the coast guard so, um, anyway. The point is, branch gives you some identity but family gives you vision, family gives you strength, and if we have to admit it this family is at its best when every member works together to complete a mission. If you remove one branch from the circle things begin to get complicated. It may be hard to admit that we need each other sometimes, but we know, deep down, we have each other’s back all the time. Take one look at your contacts list … most of you have a mixture of people from every branch, rank, and specialty on the map.
I guess I’m saying that while I’m proud of my Army history and heritage, I am also very proud to have some really weird, goofy brothers and sisters from those “other” branches that make my FAMILY so unique. Thank you for your service – whatever branch that may come from.
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CPT Richard Riley, it always matters to each individual, until there's a job to do, and then all the services must pull together.
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Sir,
Very well said. I come from a Navy family (my mother and older sister served) and caught a lot of of it when I signed up . it's just a sibling rivalry that works together when there is s force against the family.
Very well said. I come from a Navy family (my mother and older sister served) and caught a lot of of it when I signed up . it's just a sibling rivalry that works together when there is s force against the family.
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SPC Todd Hanson I know the feeling all-be-it alittle different, My army married into a navy family & my Father-in-law always 'lovingly' let me know it ...
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Not sure how much I can contribute to this. It has been hashed over in so many guises and variations here, I feel that it has pretty much been beaten to death.
That said...my bottom line, "Yes, it mattered and still does, to me" That in the long run after all the other nonsense shakes out is all that really matters.
That said...my bottom line, "Yes, it mattered and still does, to me" That in the long run after all the other nonsense shakes out is all that really matters.
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I would be interested to hear a point-of-view from a few of my "other" family members ... PO3 (Join to see) Maj Chris Nelson Cpl Dennis F. LTJG Robert M. ... just to name a few :)
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CPT Richard Riley
I did not know that. I wonder why SSgt (Join to see) forgot to mention that .... interesting to note .....
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We all took the same oath and we have signed the same blank check. We are all Proud Americans and have chosen to honor and protect our nation in the way we feel we would be of the most service. I include reserves, guards, Army, Navy, Marine, Air Force, Coast Guard - we are one family as a whole. Even though we represent <3% of the general population the other 97% depend on us and we accept the responsibility without reservation. God Bless America. The Greatest Nation On This Planet.
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Honestly 1st are the Marines the go first in followed by the Army but that is the way I see it
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When you decide to join the military, you have a very important decision ahead of you - choosing your branch of service. Each branch plays a unique role in the security of our country. While they all work together to some extent, their purposes can be very different and they can offer different jobs and specialties. In order to choose the best branch for your needs and interests, you must understand the differences between the five branches of military - Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard along with their reserve components.
http://www.militaryspot.com/enlist/understanding-the-five-branches-of-the-military/
http://www.militaryspot.com/enlist/understanding-the-five-branches-of-the-military/
Understanding the Five Branches of the Military - Enlist - MilitarySpot.com
Understand the differences between the five branches of the military so you can make the best decision when you decide to serve.
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Americans Say Army Most Important Branch to U.S. Defense - Marine Corps considered most prestigious branch by wide margin.
http://www.gallup.com/poll/170657/americans-say-army-important-branch-defense.aspx
http://www.gallup.com/poll/170657/americans-say-army-important-branch-defense.aspx
Americans Say Army Most Important Branch to U.S. Defense
Americans consider the Army the most important branch to national defense in the U.S. military, followed by the Air Force. The Marines are seen as the most prestigious branch, with the fewest saying this about the Coast Guard.
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