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Posted on Nov 11, 2016
When We Realized We Wanted To Join The Military
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I did not join the Army. I was drafted. After I had been in a while, and completed all of my mental and physical tests, I began to realize I liked being in the Military. I was a good Soldier and gave my 150% in everything I did. Now, after 50 years, I'm still a good soldier, as most of you are, buy staying connected to what's going on with the Veterans of today, and back in my time.
For some people, joining the military is a snap decision, but for others it’s a lifelong goal.
The military attracts people from all different backgrounds. But it’s not an epiphany-like calling for everyone. Some join as a way to escape their hometown, pay for college, or honor the previous sacrifice of their parents and grandparents. The reasons ultimately run the gamut from dropping out of school, to witnessing what happened on 9/11, to losing a bet while gambling.
For some people, joining the military is a snap decision, but for others it’s a lifelong goal.
The military attracts people from all different backgrounds. But it’s not an epiphany-like calling for everyone. Some join as a way to escape their hometown, pay for college, or honor the previous sacrifice of their parents and grandparents. The reasons ultimately run the gamut from dropping out of school, to witnessing what happened on 9/11, to losing a bet while gambling.
When We Realized We Wanted To Join The Military
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I was living in a ford escort and ran out of food. So I searched the car for something to stop the gnarly hunger pains. Then there it was a dill pickle in a pouch under the seat. I ate it and once I came to and realized I was still alive I went to the recruiter. There's a lot more to the story but I figured I would just cut to the tipping point. Lol
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Jan 2011: I was working as a security officer and was really depressed. I was overweight, newlywed but didn't feel happy. I worked a dead-end job at 10/hr, up to my neck in bills. I didn't want to live like that. My husband one night said, "why not join the military?" I laughed. "seriously, think about it". So I did. I came to the conclusion that this would probably work for me, more pros than cons so I took a chance. Recruiter said I needed to lose weight. After I left the office, I made it a challenge to lose the weight and sign up. I lost 50 pounds in 2 months with diet and exercise, went back to the recruiter and he helped me get myself to MEPS where I swore in April 2011. June 2011, I was off to Great Mistakes, IL to become a sailor. Aug 2011.....I was a United States Sailor.
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I was working in a construction job, drinking a lot, partying too much. When my "friends" started doing heavy drugs, I got scared and realized I needed to go a different way. I chose to join the Army. I took an ASVAB in May and went to basic in June. Best decision I ever made. Changed my life, made me see a bigger picture.
To this day, I would not change anything about it.
To this day, I would not change anything about it.
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SGT John Wesley, You made the correct decision and manned up and did something about your situation. You have a lot to be proud of.
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