How important is your military service to you?

SSgt David Tedrow — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 22:47:07 -0400

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Sep 2 at 2015 10:49 PM

Capt Seid Waddell — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 22:49:07 -0400

It has been the highlight of my life.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Sep 2 at 2015 10:50 PM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 22:50:45 -0400

I am proud I served. I enjoyed my time in the military and met some anazing people who are lifelong friends.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2015 10:54 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 22:54:58 -0400

Very important. Once a Marine, Always a Marine!

Response by SGT Jerrold Pesz made Sep 2 at 2015 10:59 PM

SGT Jerrold Pesz — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 22:59:39 -0400

Very important. I am proud to have served.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Sep 2 at 2015 11:00 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 23:00:49 -0400

I'm a Lifer, 21 Years. My Bragging Rights. As a kid I loved History, As a Sailor I made History.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2015 11:05 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 23:05:14 -0400

It is the most significant thing I've done in my life. After active duty and while in the Reserves, I engaged in a career in law enforcement. I was involved in some dramatic events, made some major arrests, put dozens of men away for Life, three of my cases resulted in executions. and a host of other things. But, for me, that all pales in comparison to my military career. I wouldn't trade the good and bad of it for anything. I'm a part of a very elite and proud group of Americans. That can't be bought anywhere for any amount of money.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Sep 3 at 2015 7:13 AM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 07:13:07 -0400

I'd put it right up there with my left arm. It's part of who I am.

Response by SPC David S. made Sep 3 at 2015 7:15 AM

SPC David S. — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 07:15:46 -0400

Loved it, wouldn't trade it for the world.

Response by COL Jean (John) F. B. made Sep 3 at 2015 11:21 AM

COL Jean (John) F. B. — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 11:21:36 -0400

SSgt David Tedrow - My service is very important to me. In many ways, it defines who I am. It has molded my beliefs and has impacted every facet of my life. I am very proud of my service and make no apologies to anybody for it.

Response by PO3 Steven Sherrill made Sep 3 at 2015 12:02 PM

PO3 Steven Sherrill — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 12:02:24 -0400

SSgt David Tedrow I did not appreciate my time in the service until more than ten years after I got out. I didn't like to mention it, talk about it, or acknowledge it. I felt like serving three years without being deployed made it more like an extended leave of absence than service. There were other things too that I still won't discuss. The end result was I felt less like I had served, and more apathetic than anything else. It wasn't until years later when my wife talked to me about it that I came to terms with it. The final straw was Rally Point. Meeting many wonderful people here and seeing shared experiences gave me a feeling of camaraderie that I hadn't felt since I was in the Navy. Now I am proud to have served. I have taken an interest in veteran issues, especially PTSD and suicide prevention. I joined the American Legion. I am in the process of registering with the VA. It is all small things that have come from a long period of dealing with my personal hangups that came from my time in.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 4 at 2015 2:20 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Sep 2015 02:20:36 -0400

I think military service is the highest calling. I look at all our military people, even the newest E1 with pride. I am proud to be part of the elite <1% who are serving or who have served!!!