by Subject Matter Expert on February 18th, 2007

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Would you ever join the military?

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by PerfectlyPink on February 18th, 2007
Unofrtunately, I bruise like a peach and fold like a lawn chair. I would be useless to all!
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- So do many people in the Navy and (especially) the Air Force.
  
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  by 8 Jan 2004-10 Dec 2009 on February 18th, 2007
- LOL
  
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by elle_000 on February 18th, 2007
Yes I meet with a recruiting officer in a few weeks
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  by thekingcobra63 on August 7th, 2007
- Good luck.
  
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by GoodTimesNoodleSalad on February 18th, 2007
Being a peacenik, no, I would not.
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by Subject Matter Expert on February 18th, 2007
I am in the military and have been for 2.5 years and will continue to finish my 20
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- good for you!
  
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  by The Wade on July 7th, 2007
- Hang in there TM
  
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by phile4evr on August 3rd, 2007
I joined, got hurt, was discharged and I'm going back. The USMC is going to have to try harder than that to get rid of me...
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  by thekingcobra63 on August 7th, 2007
- Celer, Silens, Mortalis
  
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  by Highlander is semi-retired from AB on August 17th, 2007
- Ubique Que Fas Et Gloria Decunt ... everywhere where honor and glory lead us ...
  
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  by Takei-Shihan on October 25th, 2007
- s/f good for you!
  
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by Skip_2_My_Lou on February 18th, 2007
I am in the Military. Currently enlisted with the Australian Army and have been for the past 3 and a half years.
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- what it like in the australian army
  
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  by Subject Matter Expert on February 18th, 2007
- Very demanding. I have worked with other Nations and so far I prefer to work with the New Zealander's. The American's are too laid back, I have been with them on a few joint operations in Iraq.
  
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  by Skip_2_My_Lou on February 18th, 2007
- cool
  
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  by Subject Matter Expert on February 18th, 2007
- I worked with the Australian and New Zealand SAS on and off in the Nam. A dedicated dependable bunch of professionals who were crazy enough to do what was necessary.
  
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  by Highlander is semi-retired from AB on October 26th, 2007
- owesum!
  
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by Valparaiso on February 18th, 2007
I would go if drafted.
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  by Highlander is semi-retired from AB on October 26th, 2007
- Why would you only go if you were drafted? I commend you for that, don't get me wrong, just wondering why you wouldn't go voluntarily? I just retired out of the Marines in 2007. Curious.
  
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by Anonymous on February 18th, 2007
I wish I had the guts, to enlist. But no, its too much stress and preocupation, not for me.
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- its not really that bad it just takes some time to get use to it thats all
  
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by DavidHume on February 18th, 2007
I would join the Swiss military, as they only defend their own country and never invade other people's. I wouldn't want to end up in Iraq or somewhere similar.

Unfortunately I'm not Swiss.
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by Brew Guy wishes he was icefishing... on February 18th, 2007
I enlisted to join the Coast Guard 4 years ago, failed due to anti-anxiety medication, got a great job related to what I majored in at school, and haven't looked back.
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by asweetguy4u2know saya R.I.P Nelson on July 5th, 2008
Yes it was my dream from the time I was 9. In my senior year of H.S. I applied to Annapolis. I had all the required recommendations. I passed all the written tests with flying colors. I passed the psychological and almost every single part of the physical except when it came to my eyes. I was born with a severe eye poroblem that prevented me from being able to enter military service. As you could imagine I was quite disappointed that I didn't make it.
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by sm00z on July 5th, 2008
If I can do my life all over again, I would probably choose a career in the military because I could use a heavy dose of that discipline that is so lacking in me now.
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by Tinkerbell on July 5th, 2008
Not for me. Physically not up to it, have deep moral issues with current military actions (and quite possibly all military action although that is not a fully decided point) and have a real problem following orders without question, it's that anti-authoritarian streak in me :)
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- I don't really think you're alone when it comes to that.
  
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by DJ Butter jetpacking up up and away on August 7th, 2007
Yes, I was enlisted for 4 years. 2001-2005. I joined right before 9/11. The military has great benefits and teaches loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage. I learned alot from my time served but, due to current ploitical situations I got out when my time was up. I would go back once the war is over though.
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- Thanks for your service. Semper Fi!
  
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by trouble... staying calm on August 3rd, 2007
I would. I did. I'd do it all over again.
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by JTP on August 3rd, 2007
I'm stupid not crazy.
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- Not everyone who joins the military is "stupid."
  
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  by Oor Galooly - on June 13th, 2008
- Read my answer again, really read it.
  
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  by JTP on June 13th, 2008
- LOL Sorry misread it.
  
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by JEpton on August 3rd, 2007
I have and would again. I was in the Silent Service. for 4 of the 8 years I wasn in. I have been in 7 different combat situations. thoughtout my time starting in the first Gulf War. I was discharged from active duty because of a stupid plate in my neck. They have no place for walking Quadrapligecs. I guess. I know that I almost died and did twice on the ER table. but if I had to do it all over again I would in a heart beat.

Joe Epton
USN forver
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- The military needs more people like you
  
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  by phile4evr on August 3rd, 2007
- Good job Sailor!
  Semper Fi!
  
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  by Highlander is semi-retired from AB on October 26th, 2007
- Ooorah! Your service will not be tarnished by anything.
  s/f
  
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by The Wade on July 7th, 2007
Of course! I'm actually contemplating joining the U.S. Marines! I would proudly serve my country and fight to keep it free. The military takes a boy and turns him into a man. And it's not for cowards.
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- Good luck with the Corps. Semper Fi.
  
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  by Highlander is semi-retired from AB on August 17th, 2007
- :-)
  
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  by Highlander is semi-retired from AB on October 26th, 2007
- Outstanding. It is very nice to see that there are those who still think that freedom is not free and worth fighting for. My 20+ years in the Corps are something that I would not trade for ANYTHING! Not everyone feels like it is their responsibility to fight for freedom; however, to the contrary, it is everyone's responsibility to fight for that freedom. I respect all points of view (yes, even those which oppose my own) and listen. Something that everyone should do.
  Semper Fi
  
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  by gunnycivpolice on January 29th, 2009
- OORAH!
  
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by Firebrand on February 18th, 2007
Yes
I like an active ordered life so it may be suitable or I may be suitable
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by jin jang on February 18th, 2007
I would not for I am a pacifist and would not be able to do the necessary duties for the job.
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by junebug0897 on July 15th, 2008
yep. going to the air force.
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by xena-angel on July 13th, 2008
Not unless they started paying better.
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by king of ellipses on July 7th, 2008
join the army, go interesting places, meet interesting people, kill them.
Not for me.
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by Froggy on July 7th, 2008
After my 4 years were up, i got out. If i could do it over again, i would have stayed.
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by Browndog on July 7th, 2008
I briefly did when I was in high school, but I would not now.
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by jin jang on July 5th, 2008
I would never consider the military and do my very best to convince others not to join.I have talked to many military vets and seen the terrible life they live through because of the trauma of war.
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- I don't like the idea of dying for some other asshole. Thank you MrSublime.:-)
  
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  by Zack on July 5th, 2008
- Me too,your welcome.
  
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  by jin jang on July 5th, 2008
- For each vet that you have spoken with, did you ask them if they would do it over again? I am sure that over 90% of them would say that they would. And for every vet that lives their lives with problems due to war, there are thousands of other vets that do not have any trauma. I had a wonderful 20+ years in my beloved Marine Corps and would not trade that for anything. What you see with your eyes is vastly different that what they would have said to you if you had asked that ONE question.
  
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by Wickels on July 5th, 2008
I would, but they would not consider having me.
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- Thanks Wickels. My new bar buddy.:-)
  
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  by Zack on July 5th, 2008
- *wink* So, your gonna buy me a shot, right?
  
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  by Wickels on July 5th, 2008
- Better than that. Pick any bottle you want. Its on me.
  
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  by Zack on July 5th, 2008
- Sweet! Rumplemintz it is!
  
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by you go girl. lol. on July 5th, 2008
Although I am a complete and utter pacifist, if I could have some job that didn't require killing other people, I would consider it.

Perhaps I like the *idea* of being in the military, but I absolutely hate what would be required of me if I were to join: The ability to kill!
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- there are support jobs you could do
  
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by Lippycow on July 5th, 2008
Not me but my brother did he joined The Coldstream Guards and loved it,then when the time was right for him and his family he joined the police force.
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- Thank you Lippy.;-)
  
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  by Zack on July 5th, 2008
- Welcome Zack
  
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by ade on July 5th, 2008
no never especially marines i have hate for them
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- I won't ask why, but thank you anyway ade.:-)
  
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  by Zack on July 5th, 2008
- but i will ask why?
  
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  by MHfreak1991 on July 6th, 2008
- really want to know? i was raped by a marine
  
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  by ade on July 6th, 2008
- I never thought it would be that ade. I hope you'll be ok.
  
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  by Zack on July 6th, 2008
- im pressing charges but still dont like marines
  
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  by ade on July 6th, 2008
- oh. but hating Marines would be genralizing them all wouldn' t it. its not the marines fault its cuz he was and is a twisted sick person.
  
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  by MHfreak1991 on July 9th, 2008
- still to be frank i have not had good experience with any marine... they have all to be blunt been ass holes... im sorry but thats how i feel and that wont change i have a fear of them i dont feel safe around them
  
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by Bsweet. on July 5th, 2008
No my father and grandfather wer in the military, and they came back too damaged. My son nearly followed in thier footsteps but thankfully changed his mind. Its a job that needs to be done but why should it be at the loss of our children when members of the government wont put thier own forward.
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by Oor Galooly - on June 13th, 2008
I did my time, I was glad I joined but also glad I got out when I did.
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by JaySurf on June 13th, 2008
i almost enlisted right after high school, but i realized that the military is not where i'm supposed to go. i don't think i'd ever be able to handle it. unfortunatly the guy i'm crazy about is about to enlist in the national guard very soon
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by Highlander is semi-retired from AB on August 17th, 2007
Force Recon Marines. Semper Fi.
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by Tegarst on August 17th, 2007
Certainly, already did. I served 20 years and 2 months in the US Marines. I am currently retired from there.
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- Lucky you wern't in the Nam. If you were homosexual they would have shot you.
  
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  by Highlander is semi-retired from AB on August 17th, 2007
- no I joined in 1980. I served in Beirut, The Gulf War, Bosnia and Haiti. During my time in the Marines I started to see a change in attitudes. I think this was mostly due to the higher intelligence of the people joining.
  
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  by Tegarst on August 17th, 2007
- LOL The Corps I served cared more about pride, guts and teamwork than they cared about intelligence.
  
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  by Highlander is semi-retired from AB on August 17th, 2007
- I don't recall saying the Marines lowered any of the traditional standards. They just raised the intelligence standard.
  
  I will not say I totally agreed with the move, because if a person has the desire in their heart they can go very far. I simply stated the decreased concerns over a persons orientation was probably due to the average intelligence increase.
  
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  by Tegarst on August 17th, 2007
- I of course cannot comment on what it's like now. I left the Corps. to complete my law degree. Perhaps the old standards of intelligence were not as low as you might have thought.
  
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  by Highlander is semi-retired from AB on August 17th, 2007
- During my time in the Marines I was a recruiter. I am aware of the classifications based on ASVAB test scores. They raised the lowest acceptable score and gave recruiters goals for recruiting a certain ratio based on the scores. These changes were responsible for changing the average intelligence. In no way does it say there were not very intelligent Marines prior to the changes. I am speaking of averages, not individuals.
  
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  by Tegarst on August 17th, 2007
- Roger that.
  
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  by Highlander is semi-retired from AB on August 17th, 2007
- + :-)
  
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by 8 Jan 2004-10 Dec 2009 on August 16th, 2007
Never
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Yourself

I did my 5-1/2 already, so no.
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by thekingcobra63 on August 7th, 2007
I did many years ago, and if things got bad enough where they need my old fat ass again, I'd get back in the saddle again and serve my country proudly, again.
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by Takei-Shihan on August 7th, 2007
I did my 12 years already, so YES, but now I'm done, so no more.
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  by jibberjabber on October 25th, 2007
- 78th Field Battery, 20th Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery(because of my degree in math, back in the day when we actually calculated trajectories mannually) ... then the 749 Communications Troup (because I spoke 5 languages, now 6) ... then back to the Artillery as RECONN (because of my stealth skills from Ninjitsu) ...
  
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by KdyKAK on August 7th, 2007
I would love to. I have a plan to go to college right away and enter as an officer.
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  by jibberjabber on October 25th, 2007
- Excellent.
  
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by pam i am on August 3rd, 2007
I was in the air force for 5 1/2 years -- during peace time (early 80s). Do not regret my time in, but not sure if I would join today's military.
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by DBike on August 3rd, 2007
I would like to go in the coast guard
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by jacyschroeder on August 3rd, 2007
I wouldn't consider it at this time. I don't agree with the way the US military is currently being used. The military should be here to protect America, not abroad being the police of the world.
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by haggis on August 3rd, 2007
I would never... i would become a conscientious objector.

A conscientious objector (CO) is an individual following the religious, moral or ethical dictates of her/his conscience that are incompatible with being a combatant in military service, or being part of the armed forces as a combatant organization. In the first case, conscientious objectors may be willing to accept non-combatant roles during conscription or military service. In the second case, the objection is to any role within armed forces and results in complete rejection of conscription or military service and, in some countries, assignment to an alternative civilian service as a substitute for conscription or military service. Some conscientious objectors may consider themselves either pacifist or antimilitarist. This is not to be confused with 'Persistent Objectors', which are nations whose persistent stance against a particular rule exempts them from that rule under customary international law.
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by Patti jo on February 18th, 2007
No I would not - to old
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by swannie on February 18th, 2007
I don't think I would have the guts to enlist. And I don't want to, but it's not that I don't care for my country.
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by 8 Jan 2004-10 Dec 2009 on February 18th, 2007
Never
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Volunteer
Yourself

I did my time, and I don't want to go back
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by Anonymous271 on February 18th, 2007
If the country was drafting, I'd have no choice. If not, I certaintly might.
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by radiofan92 on February 18th, 2007
No. I could not handle the stress/danger.
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by Simply99 -- Not a fan favorite. on July 5th, 2008
I tried, was turned down.
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by meowry on July 5th, 2008
Once upon a time, I considered it. Now I know that I would be stupid to. I am neither young nor athletic.
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