Why do people join the military?

 

I know 90% SAY that they want to serve their country BUT is that the real reason?

 

How many of them see it as a free ride?

 

Pay off some debts and go to college free?

I think a lot of people think it's easy, and that they get their college paid for. But I know someone that went to the army and they are being stingy about paying for any of his college and giving him any kind of money. I bet there is a lot of restrictions with the army and ways they can get out of paying for your college. For me it's not worth it, especially with who we've got running our country but that's a whole other topic.

 

I know some probably want to serve, but I think most want the free ride.

 

Some don't even make it through boot camp!

I don't get how you say they are using it for college, yeah a lot do, but for many its the alternative to college.

 

It's a quick way to get out of the house at 18, free cost of living, and about 1500 bucks a month to blow if you want. And hopefully you learn a trade.

I don't get how you say they are using it for college, yeah a lot do, but for many its the alternative to college.

 

It's a quick way to get out of the house at 18, free cost of living, and about 1500 bucks a month to blow if you want. And hopefully you learn a trade.

 

Serve your 4-5 years go to school on the GI Bill, or join the reserves and go to school.

 

 

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All of these are very good responses, for what ever reason I for one am grateful, very grateful.

I don't care why people join our military. I am just very thankful to them to offer to put thier life out on the line for my life. That, I can not ever repay or thank them enough!!!! These people make an enormous sacrifice for all of us!! Thank you is not near enough to tell these people.

 

Now, as for PH. I can tell you that if it were not for his disability, he would still be in...he loved it. Everyone in the military is treated the same. There are no favorites and people can not just sit on thier bum not doing anything and still get paid for it. I loved when I was a Navy brat and love being an airforce wife. The military is great. Everyone is in the same situation you are in. The ties you make in the military with the other family can never be broken. Even when you go to the VA hospitals, everyone there calls you family. Military people are just so different than the civilian people!!!

I think a lot of people think it's easy, and that they get their college paid for. But I know someone that went to the army and they are being stingy about paying for any of his college and giving him any kind of money. I bet there is a lot of restrictions with the army and ways they can get out of paying for your college. For me it's not worth it, especially with who we've got running our country but that's a whole other topic.

 

I know some probably want to serve, but I think most want the free ride.

 

Some don't even make it through boot camp!

 

My roommate in college went into the ARMY right out of high school primarily because of the promises that were made with regard to college. They promised him the opportunity to get some credits in while he was still active. That obviously never happened. However, I think he did get his GI bill after he was out without too much trouble. In the end, he graduated and it was the ARMY who paid most of the bills.

My roommate in college went into the ARMY right out of high school primarily because of the promises that were made with regard to college. They promised him the opportunity to get some credits in while he was still active. That obviously never happened. However, I think he did get his GI bill after he was out without too much trouble. In the end, he graduated and it was the ARMY who paid most of the bills.

Right, I mean I know everyone is different so I was just using the experience I knew as an example. Each situation is different! :thumb:

Right, I mean I know everyone is different so I was just using the experience I knew as an example. Each situation is different! :thumb:

 

His obligation was over just prior to 9/11. I wonder if it's harder for people these days to get their money after their obligation. I can see the government pulling some loopholes, saying that GI bill money is not released during wartime. I can see this being pulled as a way to soldiers to re-enlist. Has anyone out there had any trouble getting their GI bill money after your enlistment?

I know a young man whose been home from the marines, after serving in Iraq, and he is now in college on his GI Bill with no problems. Whatever his allotment each semester, he gets the remainder in check form after his tuition and books are deducted. His problem was finding a part-time job that would work around his school schedule. He did finally find one and everything seems to be going in his favor at this time.

Why do people join the military?

 

I know 90% SAY that they want to serve their country BUT is that the real reason?

 

How many of them see it as a free ride?

 

Pay off some debts and go to college free?

 

It may be a means to pay off dept and get an education, but it is far from free.

I can only tell you why I went into the Marines, and it was not to have my country pay for my college or law school, which it did not. My father was a Marine and my grandfather joined the Army soon after immigrating from Germany. I did it for the same reason that they did: to serve my country, a country that still is the greatest country on this earth and will remain so unless we become so selfish and self centered that we put our individual selves before the greater good. You don't have to join the military to serve your country; it is only one of the ways to do so (although it, in my mind, is the greatest way to do so). If the military is not your thing, then get involved in the community, volunteer to help a young boy or girl and become a positive role model for him or her, or at a minimum, stay in school and get the highest education that you can, for if you do so, you will make our country a stronger one. But in all cases, put your community and your country in front of yourself.

My 12 yr old told me this weekend he wanted to go into the ARmy someday. I kind of blew it off but thought about it some as well. Hey, if he wants to serve his country and give his life purpose then so be it. His mom is not very happy but he's still young. I'm thinking it may be a little too much XBox Gears of War but either way I will support him.

My son was a 1st LT in the Army. He played football in high school and college and was very active. He loved adventure and I think this is what lead him to the decision.

Uncle Sam paid for all of my college and gave me about $1000 a month to live on. I had it pretty good for a college student.........that is the reason I joined..........but I did spend a year in Iraq.