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There are a plethora of reasons why people join and leave the Army. However, would you advise someone to leave after serving 10 years or more barring retirement? How do you talk one out of it?
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ETS/EAS
Posted 12 y ago
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I left after the first major drawdown in 1991. Reason, MOS 15D no longer existed, my options were cook or MP, I thought both options sucked.
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As I already stated; after Desert Storm many of us were right at 10 years. I served with and had several friends in that boat! Also, with the Cold War so-called finish, many of us saw the writing on the wall. Promotions were on hold and the Army started tightening their reigns to find ways to put people out! It was getting ready to become a game of Russian Roulette with the military and so we all decided to get out.
2 friends of mine and I were offered contract jobs at the time, better money and stabilization. I was also in a middle of a 2nd military divorce and a single parent who was combat arms.
So I felt for the better of the Army, my family, and me; it was time!!!!!!
2 friends of mine and I were offered contract jobs at the time, better money and stabilization. I was also in a middle of a 2nd military divorce and a single parent who was combat arms.
So I felt for the better of the Army, my family, and me; it was time!!!!!!
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SSG,
Sometimes a Soldier just sees the military for what it is. All of the corruption takes a toll when they are busting their butts and seeing others get over on the system. Some see doing the wrong thing as a way to advance but have too much integrity to give in.
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PO3 Sherry Thornburg
I hear you. I wondered how an E5 Corpsman could stay in who had to have special uniforms made because he blew the weight standards out the door, but an E6 go-getter was hounded for 20 pounds. Then there was the little instigator who looked for ways to cause trouble for everyone, yet was given command awards. Yet, life isn't fair and civilian chains of command can be just as bad. Just understand whatever else is going on around you doesn't matter as long as your can honestly say you are doing your best and are hanging on it that integrity with both hands.
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