Why do you serve?

Because that is what my heart calls me to do. Give back and protect those I love and what we stand for.

Many teachers who teach say they teach because they enjoy teaching and its for money as most of us know that teaching does not pay much especially for entry level teachers. So with this said, I serve because I enjoy serving. I enjoy serving with others who also enjoy serving and a pay check is nice. I try to make a difference in a Soldier's career and maybe even their life.

I could make the same as a civilian as I do in the Army. But I love what I do. We're saving lives. That makes waking up at 4AM meaningful. Here's a tech developed by us - and by us I mean Army. Think about how this changes lives:

http://www.wimp.com/offneurostimulator/

I had just started grade school in 2001. My family is from New York, lots of firefighters and police officers in my family, so naturally 9/11 was not a great time for us. Even being 7 years old at the time, it affected me in a big way. Since then I've always wanted to do my duty and serve my country. Almost 2 years in and still loving it!

Wanted to fly

I joined because i barley passed high school and i was going now where fast. I saw that there is a reason they get payed more.

I can barely believe that "Belief in value of the Nation and Freedom" isn't even an option.  It shouldn't have to fall under "Other".

Not really sure why I serve, it just kinda happened. When I was in high school the local Guard recruiter tried every way in the world to get me to join. The summer after I graduated high school, I was working the band camp at my high school. We bumped into each other at the school and he asked me again to join. I told him the only way I would join would be in the band. The next day he called and said he had an audition for me. Heck, I didn't even know there was such thing as a National Guard band. I auditioned and the rest is history. I serve now because I enjoy it and am proud of what I do.

I felt it was the right thing to do