Posted on May 11, 2018
What is the worst part about being a service member or veteran?
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I know that we are (or should be) proud of our service. I, like many, believe that my experience in the military made me a better person and is definitely something that I am glad to say that I had the opportunity to be a part of. That being said, not everything is sunshine and rainbows. Although there are various positives that go along with having served, the world is not perfect and because of this, there are always negatives that come along with things. What is the worst part about having served or presently serving in the United States military?
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I value the time I was on active duty and miss it greatly. Wasn’t always perfect, yet even on the worst days I felt it was a “calling “ for me. Worse thing I have to deal with as a civilian is people asking where my sponsor or husband is for his social, and being called sir when on phone making appointments or calling the 800 number. People forget women serve also, and in the combat arena.
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After I Retired from the U.S Army, would have liked to have done another 10 yrs. I tried to get use to the civilian puke's life, not trying to be funny, there's no structure, so I marched on for another 16 years. (I'm in the Medical Field). Retired from work period, but my heart is STILL ARMY, and I live very close to a Post, where I Always feel at Home. Such as Life.
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SPC Lyle Montgomery
I respect your opinion but other than Nam, My time in the army wasn't all that good. I did my 2 and got out. Civilian life has been great.
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The worst is being a service member and veteran
The best part is being a service member and a veteran.
Love it and hate it
The best part is being a service member and a veteran.
Love it and hate it
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Realizing that in my small town in Montana nobody gives a shit about you or your service and just takes our freedoms for granted.
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Thank you SGT Gunderson. During my career in the Navy I was privy to having most personnel perform their duties very well. After retiring this was not the case. Perhaps the efficacy was 60%. This believe it or not was often true of retired or former military personnel as well. We need to hold humans accountable and not accept marginal performances!
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I was E-6 for 12 years with 2ea Meritorious Service Medal ( MSM) and an QWP before being promotion E-7, I had 19 years at the time of Promotion. Centralized promotions are conducted Army-wide at Army Personnel Headquarters. The unit or battalion has little to do with the promotion process in these cases. There are no minimum time-in-grade requirements for promotion to E-7, E-8, or E-9, but soldiers must meet the following minimum time-in-service requirements to be eligible for promotion: It full of shit!!
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Sgt Terry Rizzuti
I never earned a promotion. Made Private for joining. Made Private First Class because I was headed for Vietnam. Got my third stripe because, and this is a a quote, “Anyone who loses his four best friends all at once like that and gets wounded has to be a better man for it, so I’m gonna make you a Lance Corporal.” Made Corporal because I was headed home and the Captain was too embarrassed to send me home an E-3 after 13 months in Vietnam. Made Sergeant two months before the end of my 4-yr enlistment because they hoped I’d stay in. AND, they offered me Staff Sergeant, $5,000 and the new car of my choice to sign for 4 more years. I stifled a laugh and said no thank you, sir.
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just being over look when asking for help from the VA, the fight for your RIGHTS.
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Chain of command really makes a difference. I had two really good commanders and two that didn't give a crap about anyone under their command. I would likely have retired if I knew I could have good quality commanders and supervisors throughout my military career. Enlisted pay sucks, especially since you're basically on call 24x7. The quality of VA care sucks. All-in-all, I had a positive experience and it opened the door to a solid career outside of the military.
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SrA Michele Burgman
CPO Arthur Weinberger thank you. I'm doing well and appreciative of the experience that the military afforded me.
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