What's One Thing That Makes or Breaks a Military Career? Share and Be Entered to Win!

When politics is allowed to drive. The only loyalty is to the constitution of the United States, not a political point of view

Attitude, trust, decision making and leadership can make or break your career.

Recruiter Integrity! Mine lied to me and didn’t process me in as an officer like I deserved. I spent most of my reserve contract IRR until it expired. I couldn’t rerate, transfer branches, or reenlist. Had everything gone the way I planned, I’d still be serving.

A permanent profile for a mental health diagnosis is a career ender because you are no longer deployable. The status also ensures you will no longer be a candidate for promotion.

The ability to quickly ajust to any and all situations.

Racism. MST

Discipline is the key to a long and successful career. Without discipline you will not survive teh military.

Stable home life.

Being wounded in combat and permanently disabled did it.

Not learning to play the game