I skipped college and went straight in. Best thing for me. Did my 7 years and have occasionally gone to a college class that I have needed from time to time. I do not have an degree, not even an associates.... However, I make more per year that the VAST majority of degreed individuals. Not because I’m smarter than other ... but because I have a sense of morals, dedication to getting the job done and team oriented work ethic.
All of which I credit the military for providing the instruction I needed and the discipline to make sure I learned it.
I fooled around and didn’t go in the Army til I was 24...in basic those 19 year olds wore my ass out on the obstacle course....I finally got in shape, adjusted to military life, actually made some rank and grew up....when I got out I had a nice 28 year career with a corporation that valued military service....matter of fact our director of human resources was a colonel in the reserves...I hope the guys coming back from Iraq get a break when they interview for work...they deserve it.