Posted on May 2, 2014
How many people on RallyPoint consider the military to be their family?
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I don't care if you are an active service member, retiree, or veteran. We at one point were or now are a member of a family, a band of brothers and sisters who have each others backs no matter what the situation. Some of us have grown to be closer than any blood relation we may have been. I have been out of the Army for 12 years now and I still consider the Army, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard and Marine who has or is serving to be a brother and sister. I am proud to consider you all as such. God bless you and thank you for your service.
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I am going to follow the same lead as many others on here and absolutely, I consider the military a family. Like SPC Wyckoff, a few members of my family have served and my dad retired from the Army about a year after I commissioned. I have more military "uncles" than I can shake a stick at and they are always available for a phone call or pep talk if/when necessary. Within my own career, I have developed mentor relationships with some of the best people I could ever hope to know and we all understand the military today and the importance of remembering the little things. I am proud and grateful to have such a family.
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SPC Charles Brown
Thank you Captain, consider me a member of your family as you are definitely one of mine.
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There is no doubt that veterans have a stronger bond than non veterans. I don't care what branch you serve in, if you served then you are my brother/sister.
Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, even the National Guard...well, there should be a limit...LOL.
Seriously, for all that served and all those still serving, you are my family and I love you all
Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, even the National Guard...well, there should be a limit...LOL.
Seriously, for all that served and all those still serving, you are my family and I love you all
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SPC Robert Walo
I go out of my way for vets. They need a hand I'll help if I can. Currently, my wife and I are starting a non-profit to breed, train, and supply non- allergenic service dogs for veterans. We found that many vets or family members have allergies to dogs and we wanted to make sure if they need a service dog, they will get one.
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Our biggest problem going to civilian life is not having the team we were used to in the military. I have been connecting with the very few folks left from my time, and we are indeed brothers in a way that none of us has experienced in a very long time.
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