Posted on Feb 19, 2016
If you knew back then what you know now, what changes would you have made while in the military?
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I've would of went to PLDC sooner and worked on promotions from the start, oh yeah and not punch that SSG and get an article
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SFC Jim Ruether
I had a Sergeant Major that told me once you weren't a real soldier unless you had a couple of Article 13's thrown in for spice in your career. I came close a couple of times but never got one. Whew!
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Capt Lance Gallardo
LOL! Ditto! You are the only one with the intestinal Fortitude to say that in a Veterans Forum like this, I love it! I am sure we have all thought that at some time during our time in or out of The Big Suck! (AKA The Military, or Uncle Sam's Reform School for Misguided Children.)
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TSgt Tommy Amparano
Wow, made it all the way to CDR and come to that realization? Hope your regret in joining did not impact anyone else.
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CDR Michael Goldschmidt
As an NCO, and a fairly junior one at that, in a non-combatant AFSC, your job, primarily, was to carry out orders, rather than issuing them. My job, as a combatant Senior Officer, could not have been more different. Perhaps you could keep that in mind before judging me too harshly. Peace, out.
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When you are a low ranking person NEVER be a smartass and ALWAYS use the chain of command
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I would of applied myself way more, I think about that all the time since I've been out.
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1) I wouldn’t have signed a 6 year contract.
2) I would have gone with 68A over 68E.
3)I would have dropped a G2G packet every year I was eligible as soon as I was eligible.
2) I would have gone with 68A over 68E.
3)I would have dropped a G2G packet every year I was eligible as soon as I was eligible.
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Had the opportunity to attend West Point, and passed on it. Would I have stayed in? Who knows? One thing's sure. I'd have a framed sheepskin hanging on the wall.
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I would have started working on my civilian education when I was young. I had little responsibility comparatively speaking and much more free time. Other than that, I would change nothing. I am past 15 years now, and I'm exactly what I said I wanted to be when I barely had two years in. Bottom line, take advantage of TA early. Having a degree will never hurt you, but it does make things easier.
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Nothing. My experience was extemely positive. I was in a critical rate at the time with an offer for E-6 and a bonus on the table. I knew if I took it I would go for 20, but I felt my future was in the civilian sector.
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