Happy Armed Forces Day everyone! What is your most favorite thing about being in the service?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 17 May 2014 21:37:04 -0400

Response by 1SG Steven Stankovich made May 18 at 2014 5:26 AM

1SG Steven Stankovich — Sun, 18 May 2014 05:26:18 -0400

I would have to say that of my favorite things about being in the service is that I get to wear the uniform. I have been in the Army for a very long time and while there have been days that have not been great, there is no greater feeling that being able to wear the uniform of your Nation.

Response by CPT Jacob Swartout made May 18 at 2014 8:19 AM

CPT Jacob Swartout — Sun, 18 May 2014 08:19:14 -0400

SFC Williams, for me its serving this country like others have before me. I wanted to continue our tradition of being a powerful military to protect us and those we support around the world. I always knew I would serve in one of the branches someday...just didn't know for how long or which one when I was 12 yrs old.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 18 at 2014 1:01 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 18 May 2014 13:01:28 -0400

In the professional side, I get so much fulfillment from helping all Soldiers. Being AG I'm expected to be a physical "Google" that everyone can ask all sorts of admin questions. I do my best and I love it when we finally solve a Soldiers problem that seemed so monumental to them with a quick phone call or filling out a new form.
On the personal side, it's been great seeing the world on someone else's dime

Response by Capt Christian D. Orr made May 15 at 2015 11:00 PM

Capt Christian D. Orr — Fri, 15 May 2015 23:00:09 -0400

I'm not currently in the service (I punched out back on 10 Oct 2006), but FWIW, my favorite thing was the camaraderie....though getting to utilize cool weaponry was a very close second. :-)

Response by LTC Stephen F. made May 16 at 2015 2:44 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Sat, 16 May 2015 14:44:59 -0400

As a former soldier I echo Capt Christian D. Orr's comments.
My favorite things about military service include the camaraderie, chance to go to places I never would have dreamed or nightmared] not sure if that is a word] of going to, first class training in several schools, and the chance to fire many cool weapons and work with some interesting and frequently useful equipment.