POLL....GLP military vets, do you regret your time you were in? | |
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Matt C User ID: 12216826 United States 02/23/2013 07:43 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I don't regret my time at all. I wish I wouldn't have stayed in as long as I did. I stayed in due to a sense of loyalty that was never returned. I thought if I'd stayed in long enough I could make up for all the things I saw wrong, but the longer I stayed in the worse I saw the entire organization. Too much is placed on bureaucracy and politics and not enough on merit and honor. |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 34704082 United States 02/23/2013 07:45 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I don't regret my time at all. I wish I wouldn't have stayed in as long as I did. I stayed in due to a sense of loyalty that was never returned. I thought if I'd stayed in long enough I could make up for all the things I saw wrong, but the longer I stayed in the worse I saw the entire organization. Too much is placed on bureaucracy and politics and not enough on merit and honor. Quoting: Matt C Agreed, but you have to say it did teach you a lot of stuff right? Not just physical things, but how to mature |
Anonymous Cowherder Stop the inanity! User ID: 28230270 United States 02/23/2013 07:46 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I don't because it was "peace time" with no overseas deployment. and now I know how to aim and fire a howitzer, if the situation should arise. Last Edited by Anonymous Cowherder on 02/23/2013 07:47 PM Repeal the 17th Amendment and the Reapportionment Act of 1929! Thread: First steps down the road to a return to the Constitutional Republic that we were intended to be. Restore the Republic. Thread: The Bill of Rights does NOT include age requirements! It's a flower, not something to be feared. - Moo! |
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Matt C User ID: 12216826 United States 02/23/2013 07:50 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I don't regret my time at all. I wish I wouldn't have stayed in as long as I did. I stayed in due to a sense of loyalty that was never returned. I thought if I'd stayed in long enough I could make up for all the things I saw wrong, but the longer I stayed in the worse I saw the entire organization. Too much is placed on bureaucracy and politics and not enough on merit and honor. Quoting: Matt C Agreed, but you have to say it did teach you a lot of stuff right? Not just physical things, but how to mature I definitely did mature, but I can't say for sure it was the military. I mean, I joined when I was a 17 year old kid who thought I knew everything. I got out when I was 28 and I'd say it's natural to be more mature. So, I'm not disagreeing but unsure. |
TheBiss User ID: 25023924 United States 02/23/2013 07:52 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | It's nothing to be proud of. I was a war protestor in 2003 because of my involvement in Operation Blood for Oil in 1991. Research Battle of PL Norfolk, and "Fright Night". I was there. [link to www.grainmill.coop] - Bulk foods, long term storage solutions [link to www.CatawbaCoops.com] - Unique A-Frame chicken coop plans |
nutmeg User ID: 34792504 United States 02/23/2013 07:52 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 5* and a pin! My husband was drafted at the age of 24 during the Vietnam War. He was a college graduate...a really smart guy, and landed a great job as a financial analyst with Ford Motor Company. I had a good job, and I pictured us staying in one location with a home and the picket fence. lol We were only married four months when the draft notice arrived in the mail. We thought our lives were over! OMG...how could this be happening? He planned to serve the few required years in the military then get out. Ford was holding his job for him. He figured if he was going to serve in the military, he'd do it as a officer....went to Officers' Candidate School. After the end of two years in the army, he decided to stay in. He noticed, before he left his civilian job, men in their 40's and 50's were having heart attacks because of the stress of the job. He really enjoyed the military...we were stationed in Germany for 3 1/2 years and traveled all over Europe. He served 25 years then got a job with the Department of Defense...just retired after 10 years there. No regrets...a good life...a good pension. I love shopping at the commissary....it's quite a savings, and the medical benefits are a big plus. Last Edited by nutmeg on 02/23/2013 07:57 PM |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 34704082 United States 02/23/2013 07:55 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 5* and a pin! My husband was drafted at the age of 24 during the Vietnam War. He was a college graduate...a really smart guy, and landed a great job as a financial analyst with Ford Motor Company. I had a good job, and I pictured us staying in one location with a home and the picket fence. lol We were only married four months when the draft notice arrived in the mail. We thought our lives were over! OMG...how could this be happening? He planned to serve the few required years in the military then get out. Ford was holding his job for him. He figured if he was going to serve in the military, he'd do it as a officer....went to Officers' Candidate School. After the end of two years in the army, he decided to stay in. He noticed, before he left his civilian job, men in their 40's and 50's were having heart attacks because of the stress of the job. He really enjoyed the military...we were stationed in Germany for 3 1/2 years and traveled all over Europe. He served 25 years then got a job with the Department of Defense...just retired after 10 years there. No regrets...a good life...a good pension. I love shopping at the commissary....it's quite a savings, and the medical benefits are a big plus. Thanks for the stars and pin! |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 14350333 United States 02/23/2013 07:56 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | And at the time, I wasn't aware that the military was actually helping our so-called "leaders" wage war on the American constitution, like I am now. So if I overlook that small detail, I suppose I could say I don't regret my time in the machine. |
nutmeg User ID: 34792504 United States 02/23/2013 07:58 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 5* and a pin! My husband was drafted at the age of 24 during the Vietnam War. He was a college graduate...a really smart guy, and landed a great job as a financial analyst with Ford Motor Company. I had a good job, and I pictured us staying in one location with a home and the picket fence. lol We were only married four months when the draft notice arrived in the mail. We thought our lives were over! OMG...how could this be happening? He planned to serve the few required years in the military then get out. Ford was holding his job for him. He figured if he was going to serve in the military, he'd do it as a officer....went to Officers' Candidate School. After the end of two years in the army, he decided to stay in. He noticed, before he left his civilian job, men in their 40's and 50's were having heart attacks because of the stress of the job. He really enjoyed the military...we were stationed in Germany for 3 1/2 years and traveled all over Europe. He served 25 years then got a job with the Department of Defense...just retired after 10 years there. No regrets...a good life...a good pension. I love shopping at the commissary....it's quite a savings, and the medical benefits are a big plus. Thanks for the stars and pin! I'll bet you looked good in that navy uniform! I volunteer for the USO and work at Fleet Week, NYC, every year. Last year was the best! The navy from all over the world. OMG! Last Edited by nutmeg on 02/23/2013 07:59 PM |
TheBiss User ID: 25023924 United States 02/23/2013 08:01 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | It's nothing to be proud of. I was a war protestor in 2003 because of my involvement in Operation Blood for Oil in 1991. Quoting: TheBiss Research Battle of PL Norfolk, and "Fright Night". I was there. Whoever just gave me negative karma, and wrote "Boo"... you're a world class warmonger. Welcome to the Imperial Forces. Your emperor awaits. (Queues Darth Vader's theme). [link to www.grainmill.coop] - Bulk foods, long term storage solutions [link to www.CatawbaCoops.com] - Unique A-Frame chicken coop plans |
Kinect User ID: 34992389 United States 02/23/2013 08:01 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | No, as a matter of fact, it was the best time of my life. I served 1989-1993. Veteran and damn proud of it. Wouldn't change a thing. [link to i45.tinypic.com] Last Edited by Kinect on 02/23/2013 08:12 PM "The more we do to you, the less you seem to believe we are doing it." - Josef Mengele "You can't fix stupid" - Ron White "Whatever you do in life, leave it better than you found it." |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 34704082 United States 02/23/2013 08:05 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 5* and a pin! My husband was drafted at the age of 24 during the Vietnam War. He was a college graduate...a really smart guy, and landed a great job as a financial analyst with Ford Motor Company. I had a good job, and I pictured us staying in one location with a home and the picket fence. lol We were only married four months when the draft notice arrived in the mail. We thought our lives were over! OMG...how could this be happening? He planned to serve the few required years in the military then get out. Ford was holding his job for him. He figured if he was going to serve in the military, he'd do it as a officer....went to Officers' Candidate School. After the end of two years in the army, he decided to stay in. He noticed, before he left his civilian job, men in their 40's and 50's were having heart attacks because of the stress of the job. He really enjoyed the military...we were stationed in Germany for 3 1/2 years and traveled all over Europe. He served 25 years then got a job with the Department of Defense...just retired after 10 years there. No regrets...a good life...a good pension. I love shopping at the commissary....it's quite a savings, and the medical benefits are a big plus. Thanks for the stars and pin! I'll bet you looked good in that navy uniform! I volunteer for the USO and work at Fleet Week, NYC, every year. Last year was the best! The navy from all over the world. OMG! you were in heaven huh? lol |
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nutmeg User ID: 34792504 United States 02/23/2013 08:17 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Regarding Fleet Week, NYC, 2012 That evening the USO hosted a party in Brooklyn at a Navy pier. Lots of vendors...including 800 free pizzas, free beer, soft drinks, games, barbeques....and ....a live Katy Perry concert. The men LOVED it! She took a few sailors up on the stage and planted a kiss on each of them....sooooo cute. And you could imagine the cheers from the sailors from around the world who were standing there watching it. Can't wait till May again! I cannot believe the size of our naval ships, by the way! Parade of Ships, May, 2012, Fleet Week, NYC [link to darkroom.baltimoresun.com] |
nutmeg User ID: 34792504 United States 02/23/2013 08:19 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | No regrets. I served eight years. Got to see places like Iceland, Egypt, Korea, Oman, Japan, Germany, and served at the Atlanta Olympics. Lots of BS...but lots of good memories too. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 23907595 "Lots of BS" Even though my husband loved it, he wore a Mickey Mouse watch all the years he served. lol |
nutmeg User ID: 34792504 United States 02/23/2013 08:23 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ... Quoting: nutmeg 5* and a pin! My husband was drafted at the age of 24 during the Vietnam War. He was a college graduate...a really smart guy, and landed a great job as a financial analyst with Ford Motor Company. I had a good job, and I pictured us staying in one location with a home and the picket fence. lol We were only married four months when the draft notice arrived in the mail. We thought our lives were over! OMG...how could this be happening? He planned to serve the few required years in the military then get out. Ford was holding his job for him. He figured if he was going to serve in the military, he'd do it as a officer....went to Officers' Candidate School. After the end of two years in the army, he decided to stay in. He noticed, before he left his civilian job, men in their 40's and 50's were having heart attacks because of the stress of the job. He really enjoyed the military...we were stationed in Germany for 3 1/2 years and traveled all over Europe. He served 25 years then got a job with the Department of Defense...just retired after 10 years there. No regrets...a good life...a good pension. I love shopping at the commissary....it's quite a savings, and the medical benefits are a big plus. Thanks for the stars and pin! I'll bet you looked good in that navy uniform! I volunteer for the USO and work at Fleet Week, NYC, every year. Last year was the best! The navy from all over the world. OMG! you were in heaven huh? lol I'm old and single now, but I'm not dead. Those white uniforms are the best! Even the sailors from other countries looked really good! |
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Kinect User ID: 34992389 United States 02/23/2013 08:34 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Last Edited by Kinect on 02/23/2013 08:34 PM "The more we do to you, the less you seem to believe we are doing it." - Josef Mengele "You can't fix stupid" - Ron White "Whatever you do in life, leave it better than you found it." |
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Kinect User ID: 34992389 United States 02/23/2013 11:14 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | [link to i46.tinypic.com] "The more we do to you, the less you seem to believe we are doing it." - Josef Mengele "You can't fix stupid" - Ron White "Whatever you do in life, leave it better than you found it." |
nutmeg User ID: 34792504 United States 02/24/2013 12:42 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | It's nothing to be proud of. I was a war protestor in 2003 because of my involvement in Operation Blood for Oil in 1991. Quoting: TheBiss Research Battle of PL Norfolk, and "Fright Night". I was there. Whoever just gave me negative karma, and wrote "Boo"... you're a world class warmonger. Welcome to the Imperial Forces. Your emperor awaits. (Queues Darth Vader's theme). Were you here? Yikes! "The forces involved in the battle were the American 1st Infantry Division, the 3rd Brigade (Black Heart Brigade) of the 2nd Armored Division (Hell on Wheels) and the Iraqi 18th Mechanized and 9th Armored Brigades of the Tawakalna Mechanized Infantry Division." |
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Kinect User ID: 35061180 United States 02/24/2013 03:58 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Thank you for your service bro! I did not know you were a retired veteran. I knew I liked you from day one. Now, I know my instincts were right. Love you brother. "The more we do to you, the less you seem to believe we are doing it." - Josef Mengele "You can't fix stupid" - Ron White "Whatever you do in life, leave it better than you found it." |
Kinect User ID: 35061180 United States 02/24/2013 04:06 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I was in the USAF AFSC=36274. Telephone & Data Circuitry Specialist. I set up communications, basically. Anything from satellites to computer networks to mobile telecom. Crazy shit though... Quoting: Kinect Thanks for your service! Aim High! My thanks are for people like you, and this country that I love so dearly. God bless us. We are so fortunate. "The more we do to you, the less you seem to believe we are doing it." - Josef Mengele "You can't fix stupid" - Ron White "Whatever you do in life, leave it better than you found it." |
asymetriclogic User ID: 34984739 United States 02/24/2013 04:47 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Spent 34 years 9 months 8 days in. Army and Marines, Officer and enlisted, 11 different real world actions. I don't regret a min of it, although I did have some shi**y people above me at times. Learned a lot about the world. Where spirit, logic, intuition, and truth intermingle. USMC Lifer. |