any marines in here? (or any other branches really)

[sofargone561]

Like the tittle says any marines in here (or any other branches) retired, active or reserve does not matter. If so how do you like it and how fast paced was it? what job did you have and if you could have done something else what would you have done? Do you regret joining your branch and wish you joinded another or not at all? feel free to chime in if you in any other branch and tell us how u feel about your branch your job and what else you have done. Please keep it related to military i dont care if you wish you where lawyer instead im not interested in that.

P.s. thank your for your service and much respect to all of your and best wishes to you and yours

 

[irish_2003]

almost all vets will tell you that if we had to do it all over again, we'd all go airforce....it's the branch that's most like a regular 9-5 m-f job.......the rest of the branches are all about hurry up and wait....

 

[IronAddict]

Yup, I'm a retired Marine. A 100% disabled retired Marine, that took shrapnel in places you wouldn't want to have hitchhikers...But I'm still here, and I'm not a republican. To all you Jarheads, you vote republican, YOU'RE FOOLS!

How many of those R's. run as Vets, unless your a senile fool like McCain, and that MFer wouldn't even qualify as a Marine! Cause he's soo fuckin stupid.

But alas, it takes a fool to point a gun at somebody who didn't do shit to you, or your country!

Another thing that must cease!

 

[autodad]

almost all vets will tell you that if we had to do it all over again, we'd all go airforce....it's the branch that's most like a regular 9-5 m-f job.......the rest of the branches are all about hurry up and wait....

Lmao. No shit brother!

...I was in the army national guard for 8 years and 2 of them I spent active 1 of them in Afganistian. I made it back in one piece so i wouldn't change a thing. Other then I wish we all would have made it.

...the simple fact that you can post a thread like this and that we can all answer you freely makes me grin though

 

[sofargone561]

almost all vets will tell you that if we had to do it all over again, we'd all go airforce....it's the branch that's most like a regular 9-5 m-f job.......the rest of the branches are all about hurry up and wait....

I really want to become a ranger and one day special forces. Its something ive dreamed of since i was a child. I wore camo with a painted pace and a plastic gun for 99% of the halloweens i can remeber. The more i think about everything in my life the more i want to join. All the marines i know personally loved it tell me if i join i wont regret it. Im worried if i join the army and somehow cant get into rangers that ill be miserable. Not quite sure what to do. Im not much of an airforce guy. Im smart but dont like to fix shit and to be completly honest i hate flying. It doesnt scare me really i just prefer not to do it lol so air force has never really interested me. Marines has ALWAYS stuck out to me since the first commercail i ever saw. Most of my family is army and they all loved it. I even have 2 silver star recipiants in my close family. Im very proud of my familys military history and im looking to add to it. Im just unshure where to turn figured id ask some more people.

 

[Anabolic5150]

I'm retired Air Force, it was one of the best things I did. I liked my job (not 9-5, but so be it), saw a lot of the world and met many life long friends.

 

[sofargone561]

Lmao. No shit brother!

...I was in the army national guard for 8 years and 2 of them I spent active 1 of them in Afganistian. I made it back in one piece so i wouldn't change a thing. Other then I wish we all would have made it.

...the simple fact that you can post a thread like this and that we can all answer you freely makes me grin though

thats what i want though. I want to know everyones experiances how they felt about the decision if they would change somehting whether it was not joinign at all joining a differnet branch maybe a different job or for those who never joined and maybe they wish they did. Im just looking for honest answers ive always enjoyed talking to guys who served even if they have nothing but negative things to say. The year or so i spent on a military base was one of the best of my life and ive never felt so proud of my family or the fact im an american b4 in my life.

 

[sofargone561]

I'm retired Air Force, it was one of the best things I did. I liked my job (not 9-5, but so be it), saw a lot of the world and met many life long friends.

My boss did navy for 6 years i think and absolutly loved it said thasts the only thing in his life he would do over again at the drop of a dime

 

[sofargone561]

I'm retired Air Force, it was one of the best things I did. I liked my job (not 9-5, but so be it), saw a lot of the world and met many life long friends.

My boss did navy for 6 years i think and absolutly loved it said thasts the only thing in his life he would do over again at the drop of a dime

 

[Dark Geared God]

almost all vets will tell you that if we had to do it all over again, we'd all go airforce....it's the branch that's most like a regular 9-5 m-f job.......the rest of the branches are all about hurry up and wait....

not me nigga ..that airforce shit is gay

 

[sofargone561]

Im looking for infantry and eventually to move onto the elite groups such as scout sniper, marine force recon, rangers, special forces and so on. Im not looking to sit in an office or fly planes. I want to be the best of the best. Not skate by under the radar for 4 years just to say i did it.

 

[IronAddict]

I just wanna add, I was guilty of being a fool, cause I was 21 at the time!

If I knew then what I know now, I'd say say Fyou GB, 41. You carry out your own evil plans....Which I did, but I fulfilled my contract. As I know now, contracts don't mean shit!

Unless you're poor.

So, on to the next generation!

bush, 43.

Look where we are now!

 

[Dark Geared God]

Don't be a hater mah knigga^^^^^^^

 

[sofargone561]

I just wanna add, I was guilty of being a fool, cause I was 21 at the time!

If I knew then what I know now, I'd say say Fyou GB, 41. You carry out your own evil plans....Which I did, but I fulfilled my contract. As I know now, contracts don't mean shit!

Unless you're poor.

So, on to the next generation!

bush, 43.

Look where we are now!

alll i got from your statement was go for it

 

[irish_2003]

Im looking for infantry and eventually to move onto the elite groups such as scout sniper, marine force recon, rangers, special forces and so on. Im not looking to sit in an office or fly planes. I want to be the best of the best. Not skate by under the radar for 4 years just to say i did it.

i was airborne infantry, ranger school (11b1p).....hated it day-to-day.....especially since it fucked up my training....i never weight more than 145lbs the entire (yet did 2 enlistments lol).....but, once i got out, i really missed doing all the cool shit, training even, cameraderie, etc....but that was in the 90's......it was a safe world then......it's worth it anymore unless you're looking to die.....because there's no more guarantee that you'll ever have the chance to collect on your college fund or enlistment bonuses with all the tours they're doing now.....enjoy your freedom, because once you've sworn in they own your ass

 

[IronAddict]

alll i got from your statement was go for it

I'll condense that, youth is wasted on the young.

 

[sofargone561]

i was airborne infantry, ranger school (11b1p).....hated it day-to-day.....especially since it fucked up my training....i never weight more than 145lbs the entire (yet did 2 enlistments lol).....but, once i got out, i really missed doing all the cool shit, training even, cameraderie, etc....but that was in the 90's......it was a safe world then......it's worth it anymore unless you're looking to die.....because there's no more guarantee that you'll ever have the chance to collect on your college fund or enlistment bonuses with all the tours they're doing now.....enjoy your freedom, because once you've sworn in they own your ass

I love hitting the gym and getting big but this has always been in my mind. I would honestly trad being huge for being special forces or even ranger. I dont want to die but we all go somtimes. I would rather die respected doing somthing i love then and old man wishiing i had atleast gave it a shot. I have never seen myself living past 50 anyway. Honestly this stated got me more excited to join the running from it. The possability of being deplyoed does not bother me. im not gonna sit here and pretend im not scared and dont give 2 fucks about dieng thats not the case its just not something im gonna let detter me from doing this you know what im saying?

 

[sofargone561]

I'll condense that, youth is wasted on the young.

whole family is army. tons of friends in army a lot in the marines and a couple in the navy and like 2 in the air force. Im going army or marines havnt decided. im still working on it. and im young and youthful so i will use it to my full extent =p

 

[IronAddict]

whole family is army. tons of friends in army a lot in the marines and a couple in the navy and like 2 in the air force. Im going army or marines havnt decided. im still working on it. and im young and youthful so i will use it to my full extent =p

Oh, dude, I hear ya.

That's just what these guy's have been selling for years.

So, let an old Marine, tell a future Marine don't do it. You go to school, don't put your life on the line for these lying bastards!

These are all lies my friend, they've been proven, don't die for a lie...

 

[Killermonkey]

3rd group special forces

 

[sofargone561]

Oh, dude, I hear ya.

That's just what these guy's have been selling for years.

So, let an old Marine, tell a future Marine don't do it. You go to school, don't put your life on the line for these lying bastards!

These are all lies my friend, they've been proven, don't die for a lie...

Im in it for myself i wanna push harder then i ever thought i would go placec you only hear about do things most poeple wouldnt think about this isnt for anyone but me. The shit theyr selling they can blow me i no im risking my life for no money and no true reason but americas greed but the training and shit all that is my me baby. You one of the only service memebers who have told me this especially a marine. i mean i understand completly where your coming from but i dont agree with it.

 

[IronAddict]

Im in it for myself i wanna push harder then i ever thought i would go placec you only hear about do things most poeple wouldnt think about this isnt for anyone but me. The shit theyr selling they can blow me i no im risking my life for no money and no true reason but americas greed but the training and shit all that is my me baby. You one of the only service memebers who have told me this especially a marine. i mean i understand completly where your coming from but i dont agree with it.

sofar, dude no disrespect intened, and I hope none's taken. But, you sound just like I did.

You wanna be a bad ass, go play football. You may get your bell rung a few times, but you'll keep your limbs and things will still remain the same with yours.

I'm just sayin' .

 

[sofargone561]

sofar, dude no disrespect intened, and I hope none's taken. But, you sound just like I did.

You wanna be a bad ass, go play football. You may get your bell rung a few times, but you'll keep your limbs and things will still remain the same with yours.

I'm just sayin' .

Can't catch cant throw. Can't play basketball, cant play soccer dont like lax. cant play golf. i hate baseball, I hatwe school. I work in an office half the time and hate it. The other half i do security for special events and shit and thats fun but not enough. I need to escape the area im in and do something with my life. I want to make my family proud and even more i wanna make myself proud. I wanna look back and say how the fuck did i do that. I came from this and accomplished this. Im the the dumb ass whos going give me the gun and drop me in the desert. I want to kick ass yes but i want the trainer the respect the dicaplin the self pride i want everything thats offered. My whole family is military or police or married to military or police. Its what i was raised around its what we love and its what we do best. and no offense has been taken at all brother i respect ALL view points and opinions good bad or nuetral. Thats why i started this thread i want to hear it all. Im sorry to hear that you are a wounded vet. It sickens me to see wounded vets. My great grandfather whom i was very close to vefore he died is a purple heart recipiant himself, he was shot multiple times in combat in ww2. he never talked about it. im currently in the process of trying to get his medals. I tradgity struck my family and the medals are no longer with us and it kills me. I feel like i was born for it ive never loved, admired, feared or respected as much as the military. nothing has interested me as nearly as much.

 

[Dark Geared God]

 

[IronAddict]

Can't catch cant throw. Can't play basketball, cant play soccer dont like lax. cant play golf. i hate baseball, I hatwe school. I work in an office half the time and hate it. The other half i do security for special events and shit and thats fun but not enough. I need to escape the area im in and do something with my life. I want to make my family proud and even more i wanna make myself proud. I wanna look back and say how the fuck did i do that. I came from this and accomplished this. Im the the dumb ass whos going give me the gun and drop me in the desert. I want to kick ass yes but i want the trainer the respect the dicaplin the self pride i want everything thats offered. My whole family is military or police or married to military or police. Its what i was raised around its what we love and its what we do best. and no offense has been taken at all brother i respect ALL view points and opinions good bad or nuetral. Thats why i started this thread i want to hear it all. Im sorry to hear that you are a wounded vet. It sickens me to see wounded vets. My great grandfather whom i was very close to vefore he died is a purple heart recipiant himself, he was shot multiple times in combat in ww2. he never talked about it. im currently in the process of trying to get his medals. I tradgity struck my family and the medals are no longer with us and it kills me. I feel like i was born for it ive never loved, admired, feared or respected as much as the military. nothing has interested me as nearly as much.

Dude, you're breaking my heart. I've been there. This is why people are occupying cities, enough of making people feel like they have no direction or options. They need to join a service.

Is that really a choice?

Maybe I'm being played.

Maybe I'm not?

America is its youth!

 

[sofargone561]

Dude, you're breaking my heart. I've been there. This is why people are occupying cities, enough of making people feel like they have no direction or options. They need to join a service.

Is that really a choice?

Maybe I'm being played.

Maybe I'm not?

America is its youth!

I dont feel like i have no options. I have a great job... the pay sucks but i get full benafits garenteed raises every 6 months and i like it its fun and the people are cool. I have a my own car thats paid off. I have a family loves and supports me. Im going to school ive played all those sports. i tried many many other options. Its not that i dont feel like i dont have any other options its just i like this one the best. Beleive me i know what your sayin i understand i agree to an extend. but you cant fight your heart its a loosing battle.

 

[IronAddict]

I dont feel like i have no options. I have a great job... the pay sucks but i get full benafits garenteed raises every 6 months and i like it its fun and the people are cool. I have a my own car thats paid off. I have a family loves and supports me. Im going to school ive played all those sports. i tried many many other options. Its not that i dont feel like i dont have any other options its just i like this one the best. Beleive me i know what your sayin i understand i agree to an extend. but you cant fight your heart its a loosing battle.

Sofar, you're lucky!

Yes, the military is great. You will grow up soooo much ,dude, I can't even list the benefits of the military. But, the shit isn't fair. Why should you feel that is your only option!?

It isn't!

Be like the majority of americans, and procrastinate!

 

[sofargone561]

Sofar, you're lucky!

Yes, the military is great. You will grow up soooo much ,dude, I can't even list the benefits of the military. But, the shit isn't fair. Why should you feel that is your only option!?

It isn't!

Be like the majority of americans, and procrastinate!

ive been procrstinating long enough. i had a contract infront of me 2 sepertae times and held off. everything happens for a reason. If they give me a contract i want their is no more holding off. its not or never. life isnt fair ive come to accept it. but im gonna make the most of it

 

[IronAddict]

ive been procrstinating long enough. i had a contract infront of me 2 sepertae times and held off. everything happens for a reason. If they give me a contract i want their is no more holding off. its not or never. life isnt fair ive come to accept it. but im gonna make the most of it

Those contracts don't mean shit, unless you raise your right hand.

And Fuck that, that shouldn"t even mean shit!

Cause that should apply to presidents and senators, who got a way with murder, not an enlisted man that goes to prison for murder. Afterall, wouldn't that be your reason for joining?

Don't do it!

 

[Curt James]

almost all vets will tell you that if we had to do it all over again, we'd all go airforce....it's the branch that's most like a regular 9-5 m-f job.......the rest of the branches are all about hurry up and wait....

Yeah, but it was "hurry up and wait" in almost twenty different countries.

Very happy to have served five years in the U.S. Navy. Had I realized at the end of my hitch just how quickly fifteen years was going to pass, well, I probably would have done my twenty.