Thinking about joining the army...thoughts?

damstr · 01-31-2010, 08:27 PM

Well I turned 22 about a month ago. I'm kind of tired of doing the same thing every damn day. Looking for something exciting to do with my life and figured I can serve my country at the same time so why not right?

Wondering what the whole process is like of becoming a solider? Anyone here who is In the army regret it? Looking to get some input on this subject.

Btw I'm already in the hiring process for police officer so depending on how that goes...

jermdeez · 01-31-2010, 09:47 PM

You could join other parts like americorps or peacecorps without becoming a soldier. It's right for some people but just because you aren't doing anything with your life doesn't mean the only way to do it is commit to something like that, it's not going to fix your life....you need to do that. my opinion.

Nick4592 · 02-01-2010, 12:28 AM

The Army was the best thing that ever happened to me...really got me ready for "real" life after high school and started me on a really great career path. As with everything in life there are ****ty parts but IMO pros out weigh the cons.

Satoru · 02-01-2010, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick4592

The Army was the best thing that ever happened to me...really got me ready for "real" life after high school and started me on a really great career path. As with everything in life there are ****ty parts but IMO pros out weigh the cons.

Military life is great, but as far as the branch choice, I'd recommend that you join the Air Force. But then again, I was in aviation when I was in the Army... And my experience was curbed because the Army doesn't offer much in the world of aviation (I was an air traffic controller). But Police/Military Police is not a bad choice in any of the services. (: Best of luck with whatever you decide, and me and my family's prayers are with you, and all other soldiers out there.

God Bless

Boostpimp · 02-01-2010, 02:06 AM

Air Force here 14yrs...it's awesome...you gotta' be able to roll with the punches tho' cuz' just like any career there's gonna' be crap you have to deal with and just keep going...but I'm happy with it.

***BadlandsRacer*** · 02-01-2010, 02:13 AM

I'd recommend the Air Force, and I'm 8 years Army enlisted, 4 of it active duty.

I'm in the process of looking into Air Force's ROTC. There's a lot less BS to deal with, your family is treated better, shorter deployments, better living conditions, etc. If you're into law enforcement, Air Force security forces do some pretty cool stuff, and there's always Air Force OSI.

If you do want to know more about the process of becoming a soldier, just ask specific questions. There's plenty of folks around here willing to share their knowledge and experience, man.

And why don't you have a member journal yet?

damstr · 02-01-2010, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BadlandsRacer

I'd recommend the Air Force, and I'm 8 years Army enlisted, 4 of it active duty.

I'm in the process of looking into Air Force's ROTC. There's a lot less BS to deal with, your family is treated better, shorter deployments, better living conditions, etc. If you're into law enforcement, Air Force security forces do some pretty cool stuff, and there's always Air Force OSI.

If you do want to know more about the process of becoming a soldier, just ask specific questions. There's plenty of folks around here willing to share their knowledge and experience, man.

And why don't you have a member journal yet?

Thanks every. I'll definitely look into the Air Force and see what they have to offer.

Oh and I do have a members journal. damstr's 05 WRB/Gold STI: 25mm Wheel Spacers on Stock BBS Installed PG5!!!

Niklow · 02-01-2010, 08:30 AM

I dont regret joining, I have amazing and just extremely horrible memories. However, would i ever do it again? never.

Many people think it is a way out, however they end up regretting it. Join because you want to be there and not because you want to do something else, reason is because it might not work well. It's not always fun and exciting.

You will take so much **** in that in your mind you will be telling yourself: wtf am i doing here? It's really hard to explain what you go through unless you were in the military.

littlefluffybunnies · 02-01-2010, 09:53 AM

uniform is the hawtness ... the end

j-rad916 · 02-01-2010, 10:52 AM

No one ever thinks about the coast guard. its a pretty cool service and all we do nowadays is Maritime law enforcment. its not a bad gig and if you want to go over seas theres plenty of coast guard over there.

01-31-2010, 08:27 PM	#1
damstr The Next Petter Solberg Feedback Score: 1 reviews Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ellicott City, Maryland Posts: 944	Thinking about joining the army...thoughts? Well I turned 22 about a month ago. I'm kind of tired of doing the same thing every damn day. Looking for something exciting to do with my life and figured I can serve my country at the same time so why not right? Wondering what the whole process is like of becoming a solider? Anyone here who is In the army regret it? Looking to get some input on this subject. Btw I'm already in the hiring process for police officer so depending on how that goes... __________________ Cars I've Owned in Order 2003 PT Cruiser (yeah I know ) Traded in 2008 Chevy Cobalt SS/SC - Traded in 2006 Evo IX MR - Sold 2003 Evo VIII 515awhp stock block (11.5 @ 124 w/1.92 60"ft) - Sold 1991 Honda Accord w/242k - retired 2005 WRB/Gold - current daily driver and loving it!

01-31-2010, 09:47 PM	#2
jermdeez Spec C Club Feedback Score: 1 reviews Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,168	Re: Thinking about joining the army...thoughts? You could join other parts like americorps or peacecorps without becoming a soldier. It's right for some people but just because you aren't doing anything with your life doesn't mean the only way to do it is commit to something like that, it's not going to fix your life....you need to do that. my opinion.

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Nick4592 Junior STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Denver Posts: 70	Re: Thinking about joining the army...thoughts? The Army was the best thing that ever happened to me...really got me ready for "real" life after high school and started me on a really great career path. As with everything in life there are ****ty parts but IMO pros out weigh the cons. __________________

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Boostpimp Professional STI Racer Feedback Score: 2 reviews Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mildenhall England Posts: 621	Re: Thinking about joining the army...thoughts? Air Force here 14yrs...it's awesome...you gotta' be able to roll with the punches tho' cuz' just like any career there's gonna' be crap you have to deal with and just keep going...but I'm happy with it. __________________ Sigs are nice, I have 2.

02-01-2010, 02:13 AM	#6
*BadlandsRacer* Police Interceptor Feedback Score: 7 reviews Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 2,841	Re: Thinking about joining the army...thoughts? I'd recommend the Air Force, and I'm 8 years Army enlisted, 4 of it active duty. I'm in the process of looking into Air Force's ROTC. There's a lot less BS to deal with, your family is treated better, shorter deployments, better living conditions, etc. If you're into law enforcement, Air Force security forces do some pretty cool stuff, and there's always Air Force OSI. If you do want to know more about the process of becoming a soldier, just ask specific questions. There's plenty of folks around here willing to share their knowledge and experience, man. And why don't you have a member journal yet?

02-01-2010, 08:30 AM	#8
Niklow Amateur STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: FL Posts: 32	Re: Thinking about joining the army...thoughts? I dont regret joining, I have amazing and just extremely horrible memories. However, would i ever do it again? never. Many people think it is a way out, however they end up regretting it. Join because you want to be there and not because you want to do something else, reason is because it might not work well. It's not always fun and exciting. You will take so much **** in that in your mind you will be telling yourself: wtf am i doing here? It's really hard to explain what you go through unless you were in the military.

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02-01-2010, 10:52 AM	#10
j-rad916 Amateur STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Eureka CA Posts: 33	Re: Thinking about joining the army...thoughts? No one ever thinks about the coast guard. its a pretty cool service and all we do nowadays is Maritime law enforcment. its not a bad gig and if you want to go over seas theres plenty of coast guard over there.

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