Who Influenced You To Take The Oath And Join The Military? - Login & Share to Win!

My dad and his brothers, and my uncles on my mom's side, were all in the military.

I loved the Military and should of stayed and retired, but I guess it wasn’t in the cards, I did do 12 years in Reserve and went to Desert Storm, from Sept. to end of July.

My college girlfriend, who's now my wife and daily supports my military career.

President John F Kennedy who was injured when PT 109 was hit. His saying stuck with me to this day. " Ask not what your country can do for but what you can do for your country."

My high school football buddy Mike Crocker talked me into joining with him under the buddy plan.

My Uncle was WWII Army Veteran that talked me into joining the Army during Vietnam War.

My father was a major influence in my decision to serve. He loved his country and served for 20 years in the Navy. I took the oath because of his great example.

Did it myself

I read an article about the Marine Corps in high school and was influenced by two Marines I knew who graduated ahead of me and joined the Marine Corps. They returned to the school and impressed me with their change.

The Draft....I was eligible for the draft and knew if I joined I at least could choose the occupation I would be in...Vietnam made choosing very important....