Posted on Jul 7, 2021
What do you all think about people who get appointments to our military academy, and then put off service until done playing professional?
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Is it fair??
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Cpl Vic Burk
SSG Bill McCoy - Playing pro sports, that is definitely a possibility. Then that seat has been filled, taken away from someone else who wanted it.
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SSG Bill McCoy
MSG (Join to see) - Yep, I saw where someone noted that in an earlier response. Makes sense, and with a pro-football salary, that's very likely an easy thing for them to do.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
MSG (Join to see) My DISBO on USS California CGN-36, LTJG David Robinson comes to mind. He Finally got what He wanted.
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The problem I see is, 1: Why did they accept an Academy appointment when surely they knew they would at least have a shot at professional ball? 2: What if they get injured and CAN"T serve their obligation?
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SSG Bill McCoy
SPC John Cummings - That's certainly a valid point, However, as someone else noted, if they can't complete their obligation, they are required to pay-back the costs of their Academy education.
I have no idea how that would work for someone playing FOR an Academy, but no doubt there's appropriate regulations to cover it. I know a young soldier who flunked out of the Academy, and he STILL had a 4 year obligation, but that may not apply to someone leaving because of a serious injury.
I have no idea how that would work for someone playing FOR an Academy, but no doubt there's appropriate regulations to cover it. I know a young soldier who flunked out of the Academy, and he STILL had a 4 year obligation, but that may not apply to someone leaving because of a serious injury.
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If I had that choice, I would choose an appointment because many doors would open for my career.
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Cpl Vic Burk
CPL Sheila Lewis Not all think like that. Most are looking at the opportunity to make a lot of money now, not the long term effects.
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