Posted on 06/04/2006 6:15:58 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
I don't care what color your son's uniform is -- when he says those words, or some form therefore, he's OK in my book. And you must have been pretty good parents for him to see and respond to the need of our Nation.
As for my service, I'm just an old Army guy. Now at the twilight of my career, I'm mighty glad to see more men coming up to replace old Reagan Cowboy's like me.
Here's what you can do...get a copy of the oath of enlistment, or oath of commission, and read it. Learn what each word and phrase means. Then teach it to him, and tell him what it means to you. If he understands the oath, and desires to fulfill it -- that's a man you've raised! A mighty fine man!
You didn't hijack the thread. Your comment was well within the thread topic.
If you had done like so many do, turned a thread into a discussion of how we can blow up illegal aliens at the border, THAT would be a thread hijack. ;-)
First, how athletic is he? The Army and Marines are very physical. Beyond that what does he want to do with his life? What are his interests? The reason they are behind in enlistments is that they are replacing some of the military that Clinton got rid of., so many fields are going to be available to him. Be patient. Be persistent and make the recruiter earn his paycheck. Some jobs do not translate well to the outside world, others ensure you have a job when you get out. Feel free to get with me with whatever questions you have. I come from a long military family and live in a military town. I'd be happy to help your son get the most out of his military experience.
Thanks.
Computer illiterate here. Wish I had known before hand.
I just wanted to apologize to everyone.
I spent seven years as an Army recruiter, recruiter trainer, Station Commander, and Operations Assistant at HQ...and earned all the awards.
I also worked in a multiservice setting with and against the other services.
Recenlty I have seen the other services in operation in Iraq and Qatar.
I can't be totally unbiased but I'll help you ask the questions that matter and explain the process to you. I have no agenda and it matters not which branch, including reserve or guard, they choose.
I've been out over a decade but have kept in touch with some things....so the technology has changed but the overall system is still the same...interview, ASVAB, physical, session with the counselor, enlistment into delayed entry and accession into active duty.
So ask and I'll try to help.
which branch is dependent on his goals and aspirations. each branch has something unique to offer.
by all means, talk to all the recruiters with him and you can probably determine who to believe and not.
if he has any questions, posting them on FR would garner quick and honest answers.
good luck, souonds like a great kid.
I wonder why?
I think that comment was in jest. Your question fits in exactly with the topic of this thread, and it shows you want the best for your son. I hope whatever he ultimately decides works out in all of your best interests.
Oh, cripes! I wasn't being negative about "thread-hijacking." I thought I was making a joke. Now I'm embarrassed.
Best of luck to you and your son!
cheers
-=K=-
I just noticed your tagline. My sincere condolences on the loss of your brave nephew. And my sincere thanks for your son's service to our country.
I took it as a joke. :-) Don't be embarassed. Sometimes sarcasm doesn't translate well on the 'Web.
200 men go down, 100 couples come back up.
Or so I've been told.
Only gays tell that joke, you must be gay.
Don't let your imagination get carried away with you now.
Thanks.
Sorry I misunderstood.
God bless you.
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