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So after getting my friend from the Marines
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And seeing it all, and talking to him about what it was like and what not, I have seriously started considering joining, or at least joining some branch of the military.

I'm just posting this because I know almost everyone will try and talk me out of it, and if they succeed I won't, if they don't I'll look into it more.


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Re: So after getting my friend from the Marines [Re: jewunit]
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I'm just curious what about his take on the military piqued your interest?


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Re: So after getting my friend from the Marines [Re: jewunit]
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I'm not going to try to talk you out of it. I wanted to join the Navy when I got out of highschool, but back then they were more selective and probably wouldn't have taken me due to some health conditions.

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Re: So after getting my friend from the Marines [Re: jewunit]
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i'll tell you this

my brother joined up after graduating college. if you want to do anything other than basic infantry, it's going to take 1-3 years to get anywhere. not to mention how grueling coursework + exercise/training is; out of the few hundred that start a program, maybe 10% pass


well, he works in an office in iraq filing paper work now


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Re: So after getting my friend from the Marines [Re: demiu5]
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the military is for ppl who want to make a living using their body rather than brains
which is ok since 90% of american jobs dont require any mental skills


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Re: So after getting my friend from the Marines [Re: Coaster]
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That is the dumbest thing I've heard today. I bet half the people in the military are more intelligent than you are.

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Re: So after getting my friend from the Marines [Re: Coaster]
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:shrug:

if you wanna do it, then do it.  you were talking about not wanting to do college... i suppose the military is an alternative.  i personally wouldn't be able to stand it.  the strict hierarchy squashing individuality.  you eat, sleep, breathe when they tell you to.  doesn't seem like an experience i'd want.


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Re: So after getting my friend from the Marines [Re: tiny_rabid_birds]
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i like drugs too much for the military, but if that sounds cool to you go for it!


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Re: So after getting my friend from the Marines [Re: sui]
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suimush said:
i like drugs too much for the military


i heard theres mad drugs in iraq


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Re: So after getting my friend from the Marines [Re: tiny_rabid_birds]
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Ditto. I totally want to go into battle and get shot at (no bullshit) but I couldn't stand having seven years of my life strictly controlled by people telling me what to do all of the time. If I could go to Iraq for just a year and then be free then I'd sign up in a heartbeat.

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Re: So after getting my friend from the Marines [Re: RandalFlagg]
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is tehre a different profession where i can legally blow the fuck out of stuff


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Re: So after getting my friend from the Marines [Re: Coaster]
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Coaster said:
the military is for ppl who want to make a living using their body rather than brains
which is ok since 90% of american jobs dont require any mental skills


Wow you really are an ignorant fuck. The military schools in the USA are some of the most elite schools in the country. You think they let just any jackass fly a billion dollar plane?

Anyway that being said I'm going for my physical in the army here on the 28th (unfortunately I've had to curb some of my excessive drug use haha). The army was my last choice branch wise but no one else would let me come in as an officer and I'm not coming in as a grunt with a college degree.

Jew if you need money the army is offering some pretty ridiculous bonuses right now... If you don't need the money I'd prolly either go marines or AF depending on how strict you can handle shit.


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Re: So after getting my friend from the Marines [Re: learningtofly]
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learningtofly said:
is tehre a different profession where i can legally blow the fuck out of stuff


Yep. It's called a pyrotechnician.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrotechnician

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Re: So after getting my friend from the Marines [Re: jewunit]
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What is it about the military that attracts you?

Do you think the military would necessarily be a better option than pursuing a civilian career?

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Re: So after getting my friend from the Marines [Re: Gumby]
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jewunit,

here's my take.

i think the military is a great opportunity for people who may be in a rough spot or are just really unsure of what they want out of life. they will give you a place to sleep, food, and a decent salary. plus, pay for college.

if you live out in bumb-fuck oklahoma and are more than likely going to inherit your dads feed store. i say military all the way. :thumbup:

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Re: So after getting my friend from the Marines [Re: Coaster]
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Coaster said:
the military is for ppl who want to make a living using their body rather than brains
which is ok since 90% of american jobs dont require any mental skills


wow...


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Re: So after getting my friend from the Marines [Re: Gumby]
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Gumby said:
learningtofly said:
is tehre a different profession where i can legally blow the fuck out of stuff


Yep. It's called a pyrotechnician.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrotechnician


no im talkin like explosives and what-not. Perhaps demolition?


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Re: So after getting my friend from the Marines [Re: learningtofly]
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learningtofly said:
Gumby said:
learningtofly said:
is tehre a different profession where i can legally blow the fuck out of stuff


Yep. It's called a pyrotechnician.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrotechnician


no im talkin like explosives and what-not. Perhaps demolition?


Pyrotechnics encompasses demolition. But a career in explosives demolition requires either an engineering or architecture degree (not sure, but it's really a science).

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Re: So after getting my friend from the Marines [Re: Gumby]
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Gumby said:
learningtofly said:
is tehre a different profession where i can legally blow the fuck out of stuff


Yep. It's called a pyrotechnician.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrotechnician


I thought for sure the first person to reply to that would have made a gay joke.


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Re: So after getting my friend from the Marines [Re: jewunit]
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I'd definitely give it serious thought man especially if you don't know what the fuck to do with yourself (as you don't seem to know what to do about school and shit). They'll off your student loans (if you have any) , they'll pay for you're school (if and when you ever want to go back), and you get to see the world (I'm requesting to get stationed in germancy) before you get tied down.

That being said the recruiter will definitely make it sound as good as possible and not tell you about any of the bad shit. Pretty much all the men in my family were or are currently high ranking military officers so I know what I'm getting myself into. I would reccomend talking to all the branches and see what each has to offer. If you have any questions feel free to ask


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