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Who Influenced You To Take The Oath And Join The Military? - Login & Share to Win!
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my grandfather served in WWI in France on the front lines and my dad WWII, Korea and Veitnam vet. They instilled a strong sense of patriotism, service to country and family in me.
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The recruiter. Very persistent. Very impressive E-7 with Ranger tab and jump wings. He laid out all the benefits. No BS. I felt his nobility and honor. This was 1984.
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Joining was never a question. My always just assumed I would join the Army. Just like all my family for generations.
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SPC Daniel Minjarez
I had zero guidance or cause. As a matter of fact, I said I would never join the military. Why? Clueless kid raised without a father and a clueless mother. God rest her soul. The decision was mine. A 17 year old inner city boy with a love for wildlife, hunting, art, photography. already proficient with firearms. Got a 100% on my hunters safety course test at age 12. Owned and respected a Ruger Security Six .357 magnum, Ruger 7mm M77 bolt action rifle with a 3x9 Redfield. I fiber glassed the stock so the barrel wouldn't shift as it heated up. Also owned a Remington Wing master 12 gauge pump, Browning 20 gauge over and under, and several others by the time I 16. Loaded my own shells.
With absolutely no attachment to the Armed Forces, I was open to the recruiter. Yet one of the best decisions a very young person could have made at that time.
With absolutely no attachment to the Armed Forces, I was open to the recruiter. Yet one of the best decisions a very young person could have made at that time.
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My dad, from his WWII experience guided me to the AF instead of water duty with the Navy or sleeping in the mud with Army/Marines.
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my Uncle Joe, he was a field wireman in the Marines during the Vietnam era so when i enlisted in the Army in 72 I requested and was a field wireman
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My paternal Grandfather was a career Navy man who was at Pearl Harbor when it was attacked, and was on 5 ships that were sunk during WWII. My Father served in the Air Force, and his brother served in the Navy. These men heavily influenced my decision to serve my country.
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