Posted on Nov 28, 2013
Should 18 year olds in the military be allowed to drink alcohol?
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One of the most annoying things is busting college students for drinking. The problem is that you can at 21 at college but most graduate at 22-24, so part of the population can and part cannot.
But for the sake of argument, let's say that it is 21 and over, should military personnel be allowed to drink?
But for the sake of argument, let's say that it is 21 and over, should military personnel be allowed to drink?
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I lost my cousin who was 18 and coming home from college in upstate NY. I remember the letter telling of her being in a coma and the day Cheryl died, from a wreck due to a drunk driver who was well over 30. I also remember the horrific gore films from that era and trust me, I did not want to end my life behind the wheel.
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Well under the new "Affordable Care Act" children are now under their parents insurance until age 26. That should be the legal drinking age too!!! LOL!
Honestly, If you are 18 and willing to give your life in defense of our freedom - you are legal age.
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CMDCM Gene Treants
I have believed that since I joined the Navy at age 19. I lived in NC at the time and was old enough to drink beer. When I went to IL for Boot Camp, I was suddenly to young to drink, but could drink in WI, since I was old enough there. Overseas, if you had money and could reach the top of the bar, you were old enough.
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That's a good question, but I have given this some deep thoughts. Back in 1980s, when I first went into the military, I was allowed to drink at 18 years old. But, as we know that these days, the maturity level has changed a lot. Yes, they are allowed to join the military at 18 years old, and fight for their country, and yes they are going to college with students that are not much older. But, I think because of the carelessness; and lack of responsibly that our youth have for their actions; it has become too much of a risk for all of us to allow them to drink at such a early age. Even though they are going to do it any way, maybe some of them, will watch and learn, of what to do and what not to do.
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This is a repeat of a month long discussion of a thread we had a few months back, and the overall census was yes at that time as well, especially from the senior members and seasoned members of the various branches.
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I think this is a good thread for those we are trying to get to join can see the substance of some things we discuss between us as current and former military, soft spoken as well as informational and mentoring types of postings.
We also have fun at times while remaining professional.
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Given the correlation between alcohol and disciplinary issues in the military, I'm not inclined to think anyone should be drinking alcohol, regardless of age group.
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CSM Mike Maynard
SSG Hasbun - boooooo. You're going down the path of zero tolerance risk elimination instead of being realistic and practicing risk management. I'd vote you down, but I'll just comment instead.
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LTC (Join to see)
What!!! A CSM is reasonable and a SSG isn't....
Someone take note of the date and time.
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This question has been asked a million times and my answer will always be yes. If they think that you are responsible enough to defend your country in a foreign land and risk your life, then I think that you should also be considered responsible enough to drink.
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