Posted on Apr 25, 2014
SGM Matthew Quick
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Often times we hear/read about Soldiers regretting enlisting/reenlisting (may just be current frustration).

IMPORTANT: Take the survey (Vote) AND respond with 'why'. If you are currently in service, what are your reasons for continuing military service?

Your responses are important as they WILL assist those considering enlisting/reenlisting.
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SMSgt Anil Heendeniya
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Option # 3 (or c) makes zero sense
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GySgt Joe Strong
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Without question or reservation I'd still be doing it if I were allowed to.

Shortest answer why, the best people I have ever met have all been Military. Felt like the job always mattered.

Right now, I'd seriously have to cut weight and see about a knee replacement though.
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CPT Multifunctional Logistician
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I wish I would have done it at a younger age
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PO3 Purchasing Manager
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If there was a time machine and I could do it again I would re-enlist instead of getting out. As long as I knew to retire before a certain time and get my butt to this town in time to meet my wife then I'd gladly make a career of the military. I've undoubtedly made more money as a civilian but I would have been better set up for retirement had I stayed in the Navy.
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SMSgt Maintenance Superintendent
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I have been happy with every choice I made to join the AF and stay for almost 20 yrs.
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SFC Vernon McNabb
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I have no regrets about enlistment nor reenlistment. My only regret is that I did not stay active duty my whole career.
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PO1 Ronald Butler
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My best day as a civilian was never as good as my worst day as an enlisted man. I would gladly return to duty this very day :-)
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PO3 Sherry Thornburg
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I do not regret enlisting, even though I went through a lot of stresses that never needed to happen, but that's what happens when you have to deal with other people's children. Each command is only as good as the people you have to work with.

If I had to do it again. I'd redo enlisting. It was the right decision. Not sure my older wiser self would have gotten any farther with it than the first time, but even just five years of service was a good thing.
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PO2 Frank Hickman
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If I could turn back time...
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SSG Section Sergeant
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I am saddened by the way that the Gov't is treating those serving and veteran's and I am not happy that we are far underfunded and it is only going to get worse. However I have no regrets.
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PO3 Sherry Thornburg
PO3 Sherry Thornburg
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Agree completely. Our government handles the services like a abusive parent. One moment giving you all the love you need and then next tearing you apart for doing what you were told.
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