Why did you join the military?

To Travel and defend my country.

Was subject to draft in 1969, but decided to do it my way, went US Air Force and served our country for 26 years. Followed father , retired US Army and bother US Navy.

Hated school, problems at home. Needed guidance. Thought the service was the answer. Joined in March 1961, retired as a CWO4 in June 1991. With the exception of my family, the Navy was the best thing that ever happened to me.

I knew I had to do something after high school and didn't want to go on to another school or could I afford it. The Army seem like the way to go as it would teach me a skill and give me both a pay check and time to decide what to do with the rest of my life. (and it got me away for home)

To see if I could. Part of me didn’t think I could do it.

For the high pay and short hours.

Self-discipline, structure, purpose, change. USMC choice was a challenge piece. I expected the worst and they did their best to provide it. Overcoming adversity is essential in life. Leaders need to learn how to follow first. Good training. Any branch.

Because I wanted to.

Army college fund.

I had graduated High School and wanted technical training and a military experience. I joined the Air Force a short time before my 18th birthday. I went to aircraft Radar school and served 25 years. Retired as E-09 Chief Master Sergeant. Probably the best decision of my life.