How has your time in service shaped you?

2016-11-23T01:05:13-05:00

Response by SFC George Smith made Nov 23 at 2016 1:14 AM

2016-11-23T01:14:39-05:00

maturity ... and left a beat Up , Broken Down, Warn out old War Horse in it wake...

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2016 2:33 AM

2016-11-23T02:33:19-05:00

Well, it didn't leave me in a round shape.

Response by PO1 Tony Holland made Nov 23 at 2016 3:46 AM

2016-11-23T03:46:53-05:00

Exposed me to many other countries and cultures

Response by SFC William Stephens A. Jr., 3 MSM, JSCM made Nov 23 at 2016 8:58 AM

2016-11-23T08:58:13-05:00

I just say when I was just young in the ARMY and was beginning the mold period and learning the CRAWL, WALK and RUN method I had no idea what was ahead of me, then I went to military schools and training this shaped the mold more and more. Then I went to combat and learned leadership skills as I progressed through the ARMY and then went to NCOES and began my NCO phase of the military as well as my Instructor/ side of the service to completed my finial phase Senior Trainer and Mentor the mold was completed. I retired and with mold I developed my resume and cover letter to design a plan and use all this tools to start another phase in my life and that was my civilian side of my life. Try to forget what there was in the ARMY but my everyday experience always brought back something from the time I serviced. The mold will never go away because The ARMY created something that won't stop until my time is done.

STEPHENS'

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2016 9:47 AM

2016-11-23T09:47:34-05:00

I am more pissed off now than when I came in.

Response by SGT Patrick Hebert made Nov 23 at 2016 10:50 AM

2016-11-23T10:50:48-05:00

Yes

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2016 1:19 PM

2016-11-23T13:19:14-05:00

SGT Private RallyPoint Member My experience when I returned from Vietnam and after, has left me cautious around civilians. I am sometimes cynical and have a hard timing putting up with petty BS. I was driven to succeed before serving, and even more during and after I served. I do not like the changes that I see happening in the country that I love.

Response by SGT Philip Roncari made Nov 23 at 2016 7:39 PM

2016-11-23T19:39:54-05:00

My time in the Service taught me that you can always do more,do it better and never call it quits,I have not always followed these lessons ,but when I did things generally worked for the best.

Response by PO3 David Adams made Nov 24 at 2016 4:02 PM

2016-11-24T16:02:16-05:00

Made My Dad Proud For The 1st Time - He Gave Me a Choice Go Get a Job Or Go In The Service - I Got a Job I Knew the Service Would Hate Me - But 2 yrs Later I Joined up When Jobs Started Getting Shipped Over Seas - That Was in 83 - Military Was Impressed With Me Cause I've Been Recognized By 2 Stars Twice 1st Time For Doing My Job - 2nd Time For Doing Somebody Else's

Response by Sgt Ramon Nacanaynay made Nov 24 at 2016 5:49 PM

2016-11-24T17:49:45-05:00

I could no longer see how Kermit the Frog could condone the use of threats , intimidation, bullying or violence to resolve conflicts and yet he supports Our Military Kids

Response by SSG Jeremy Sharp made Nov 26 at 2016 2:21 PM

2016-11-26T14:21:57-05:00

My time in service gave me the self confidence to seek greater responsibility which allowed me to perform adequately at higher levels and gain competence at more complex skills. As others took notice of my accomplishments, I was selected for more advanced training and eventually for advancement. These opportunities gave me skills, confidence and competence which translated well to my career in the civilian sector after my injury.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2016 10:19 AM

2016-11-29T10:19:36-05:00

Joining the military was the best choice I ever made. I was a 20 year old from Arkansas who had quick college and had no confidence or idea what I wanted to do with my life. Joining the military gave me confidence in my abilities, maturity, leadership skills, and has many other skills that I don't think I would've gained in a small country town in Arkansas.

Response by CPL Bobby Stewart made Dec 2 at 2016 3:15 PM

2016-12-02T15:15:00-05:00

In 1981 I was 17 and the army seemed like great way to get away from home after 11 years service I fell that I respected myself and others more.