Where did you see yourself in the future when you joined the Military?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 May 2015 19:28:45 -0400

When you first enlisted/commissioned some odd years ago did you see your self in the position your in know or another path in your military career. What opportunities did you make and accept for you to become the service member you are today?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 23 at 2015 7:31 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 May 2015 19:31:58 -0400

*now

Response by SSG Robert Alsup made May 23 at 2015 7:33 PM

SSG Robert Alsup — Sat, 23 May 2015 19:33:43 -0400

Honestly, I never knew where I would go when I enlisted, but I am glad at I'm at Hood. I was sent on a deployment and it was probably the best event that could take place because it set my down a path and got me the assignment I had wanted.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made May 23 at 2015 9:11 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sat, 23 May 2015 21:11:32 -0400

A battalion commander, but I have no regrets. I had a broad background from Aviation, Armor, Finance, National Disaster Preparedness and Response, Corps Budget, and Logistics. No regrets.

Response by SFC Joseph James made May 23 at 2015 9:12 PM

SFC Joseph James — Sat, 23 May 2015 21:12:32 -0400

I was going to be the youngest Sergeant Major of the Army! I said it day one in basic. No help from the insurgent that blew up me and my chances in 08! Dick! Lol don't worry I'm a better person now. Lol

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made May 23 at 2015 10:01 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Sat, 23 May 2015 22:01:55 -0400

Never was a long term thinker. Probably never envisioned being a "Spook" for 21 years. Now rather proud of my History. My Recruiter didn't lie to me when he said I would get to play with more Radios than I could Imagine and the Antennas were not to be sneezed at either. Dinosaur Cage (Wullenweber) to Project Timberline 150ft Parabolic Dish.

Response by MSgt Keith Hebert made May 23 at 2015 11:23 PM

MSgt Keith Hebert — Sat, 23 May 2015 23:23:14 -0400

When joined was gonna stay in one hitch then joined guard to get more money for college then after 10 years decided to stay in for the long haul, 26 years, not one single regret.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made May 23 at 2015 11:27 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 May 2015 23:27:50 -0400

At first I had no idea and told myself I was going to try it out and if it didn't work out I would be out in four. After starting out as a private in the Marine Corps, deploying with the Navy after Sept 11th, crossing over to the Air Force, deploying to Iraq with the Army performing convoys, earning a commission, and now a Captain...no, I never could have seen it. It's been a great ride and I've had a great family to support me along the way.

Response by SrA Edward Vong made May 23 at 2015 11:29 PM

SrA Edward Vong — Sat, 23 May 2015 23:29:23 -0400

I saw myself as Col. Or Gen. Vong.

Response by SrA Matthew Knight made May 23 at 2015 11:36 PM

SrA Matthew Knight — Sat, 23 May 2015 23:36:41 -0400

I did not see myself where I currently am that's for sure. When I initially went through MEPS and agreed to join I had planned on being in Security Forces, like a nut I wanted to do it out at the missile fields but I had a reason for wanting to. Despite not doing what I had hoped I wouldn't give up the friends I have made in this career field for anything.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 27 at 2015 3:26 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 May 2015 03:26:57 -0400

I NEVER thought I'd be a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army, especially in my MOS. Points were high and I was surrounded by negativity.

One of the best pieces of advice I ever received coming up in the ranks, was to keep my head down and just listen. Keep your head down, and do what's told of you. Listen to what your leaders are telling you; they're not just blowing smoke up your tail feathers. There is a method to be madness. Eventually, as you develop more, you'll understand why things are done the way they are.

Response by PO3 David Fries made May 27 at 2015 4:09 AM

PO3 David Fries — Wed, 27 May 2015 04:09:45 -0400

I was going to be the guy from the Billy Joel song " he's talking with Davey, who's still in the Navy, and probably will be for life ". I had expected to be in for at least 20. Things change.

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 27 at 2015 5:33 AM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 May 2015 05:33:46 -0400

I joined in 2008 thinking I'd do my initial enlistment and get out. I didn't know how much I would enjoy the job.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 27 at 2015 5:45 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 May 2015 05:45:46 -0400

When I first joined I was just going to to do one term.Well twelve years later here I am still on my first term heh.

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made May 27 at 2015 5:53 AM

CPL Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 May 2015 05:53:08 -0400

All I wanted was Airborne, to serve one term, maybe make Sergeant, and then blend seamlessly back into civilian life. I've achieved only one of those so far lol.

Response by SN Earl Robinson made May 27 at 2015 5:37 PM

SN Earl Robinson — Wed, 27 May 2015 17:37:15 -0400

I didn't have a fracking Clue except I knew I'd go to college when I got out and I did!

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made May 27 at 2015 9:31 PM

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 May 2015 21:31:25 -0400

I joined in wanting to Earn BTZ (early promotion to E4), making E5 quick, comissioning and ending my career after 20ish plus years. Got BTZ, was testing for staff a couple months later, went through a hard divorce, got into some trouble got demoted and no longer tested. So I went back to A1C and put on SrA again this october. But I really wouldn't change it, I learned a lot including who my real friends are and who really cares. I'm still gunning for that 20ish years just a but differently.